The Gulf Coast Express (GCX) pipeline project has started full commercial operation on Sept. 25, says Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI), the natural gas system’s builder and operator. Construction on the line began in early 2018 (OGJ Online, Jan. 3, 2018).
The pipeline will deliver gas from the Waha Hub near Coyanosa, Tex., in the Permian basin to Agua Dulce, Tex. The $1.7-billion project was originally expected to be online in October.
The GCX project mainline portion consists of 82 miles of 36-in. pipe and 365 miles of 42-in. pipe. The system’s 2-bcfd capacity is fully subscribed under long-term contracts, KMI said.
KMI subsidiary Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline LLC holds 34% in the project. Equity holders include Altus Midstream Co., DCP Midstream LLC, and an affiliate of Targa Resources Corp.
