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HOUSTON - Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD), a $69 billion midstream energy company with a "GOOD" InvestingPro financial health rating, has completed its acquisition of Occidental’s natural gas gathering affiliate for $580 million in cash, according to a press release statement issued by the company.
The debt-free transaction includes natural gas gathering systems in the Midland Basin and approximately 200 miles of natural gas gathering pipelines that support Occidental’s production activities in the region. The acquired assets provide access to more than 1,000 drillable locations. With a conservative debt-to-capital ratio of 0.32 and strong operational metrics, the company appears well-positioned for this expansion.
The acquisition immediately expands Enterprise’s natural gas gathering footprint in the Midland Basin and provides long-term development visibility for the company, the statement noted.
Troutman Pepper Locke and Sidley Austin LLP served as legal advisors to Enterprise in the transaction, while Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and White & Case LLP represented Occidental.
Enterprise Products Partners is a midstream energy services provider with assets including more than 50,000 miles of pipelines, over 300 million barrels of storage capacity for natural gas liquids, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals, and 14 billion cubic feet of natural gas storage capacity. The company boasts a remarkable 27-year streak of dividend increases, currently offering a 6.9% yield. InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently trading below its Fair Value, with 10+ additional exclusive insights available to subscribers.
The transaction closed on Friday, according to the company announcement.
In other recent news, Enterprise Products Partners reported mixed financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The company exceeded earnings per share expectations, achieving $0.66 per share compared to the forecast of $0.65, representing a 1.54% positive surprise. However, revenue was significantly lower than anticipated, reaching $11.36 billion instead of the projected $14.49 billion, marking a 21.6% miss. Additionally, Enterprise Products Partners announced an agreement to acquire a natural gas gathering affiliate of Occidental in the Midland Basin for $580 million in cash. This debt-free transaction includes about 200 miles of natural gas gathering pipelines. In analyst-related news, Stifel adjusted its price target for Enterprise Products Partners, lowering it to $35 from $36, while maintaining a Buy rating. Stifel’s adjustment followed the company’s second-quarter results, which they described as "lighter than our expectations." These developments highlight the company’s recent activities and financial performance.
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