Enterprise to Grow NGL Export Capacity at Houston Ship Channel
(P&GJ) — Enterprise Products Partners L.P. announced it will expand its Houston Ship Channel export facility to meet growing demand for natural gas liquids (NGL) exports.
“Enterprise has received significant interest in ethane and LPG exports systemwide,” A.J. “Jim” Teague, co-CEO for Enterprise’s general partner, said. “Additional interest in expanded capacity reflects continued demand for U.S. hydrocarbons and Enterprise’s ability to quickly and economically expand our footprint to meet those needs.”
The project at the Enterprise Hydrocarbons Terminal (EHT) includes adding refrigeration capacity to boost propane and butane export capabilities by 300,000 barrels per day (bbl/d). The expansion will also enhance instantaneous loading rates and add capacity for propylene exports. The new service is expected to begin by the end of 2026.
This expansion is driven by successful contracting at Enterprise’s Neches River Terminal (NRT), located in Orange County, Texas. Phase 1 of the NRT project includes a new loading dock, an ethane refrigeration train with a capacity of 120,000 bbl/d, and a 900,000-barrel refrigerated tank. Phase 1 is expected to begin service in the second half of 2025.
Phase 2 will add a second refrigeration train, allowing Enterprise to load up to 180,000 bbl/d of ethane, 360,000 bbl/d of propane, or a combination of both. This phase is expected to begin service in the first half of 2026.
The growth capital for the EHT and NRT projects fits within the company’s forecasted capital expenditure ranges for 2024-2026.
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