Houston Daily

Brazos Midland Processing, LLC (Brazos Midstream) has been designated as a qualified project under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program. The company plans to open a new natural gas processing plant in Martin County with a capacity of 300 million cubic feet per day. This development is expected to generate $185 million in capital investment.

Governor Greg Abbott stated, “Texas energy fuels the American economy. New investment in natural gas processing is essential to meet increasing energy demands. Brazos Midstream’s $185 million expansion in Martin County will more than double their natural gas processing capacity in the Midland Basin. Working with innovative industry leaders, we will continue to power growth across critical sectors for a stronger, more prosperous Texas.”

The Midland Basin is part of the Permian Basin, which accounts for about 25% of natural gas production among the contiguous United States. Brazos Midstream operates an extensive network for gathering and processing natural gas within this region.

Brazos Midstream CEO Brad Iles commented on the new facility: “Brazos Midstream is excited to proceed with the construction of our new Sundance II facility, a 300 MMcf/d cryogenic gas processing facility in Martin County. Once commissioned, this addition will increase our combined Midland Basin processing capacity to 500 MMcf/d. This investment provides mission-critical gas infrastructure and reliable takeaway capacity to energy producers, furthering our shared goal of energy dominance in the nation. We are grateful to Governor Abbott, along with the Stanton ISD Board of Trustees, Superintendent Jan McCown, and their hard-working teams, for supporting this project. With support from the state through incentive structures such as the JETI program, Brazos Midstream hopes to further leverage its existing large-scale energy infrastructure by building gas processing facilities located in Texas to drive additional job creation and economic growth.”

Senator Kevin Sparks noted local impacts: “Martin County and the Permian Basin are the backbone of America’s energy supply. This new investment by Brazos Midstream not only strengthens our region’s role in powering the nation but also creates new opportunities for jobs and economic growth right here at home. I am proud to support projects that keep Texas leading the way in responsible energy production and ensure a brighter future for our communities.”

Representative Tom Craddick added: “The Permian Basin continues to demonstrate why it is the energy capital of the world. Brazos Midstream’s expansion in Martin County will bring new jobs, strengthen our local economy, and ensure that Texas remains a leader in providing energy for years to come. I am proud to see this investment right here in House District 82, where innovation and hard work continue to power Texas’ future.”

Superintendent Jan McCown said: “Stanton ISD is pleased to partner with Brazos Midstream in expanding the community’s manufacturing base and thanks the Governor’s Office for its support. The district looks forward to the project’s success and the economic benefits it will bring to all Stanton ISD taxpayers.”

More information about Brazos Midstream can be found at brazosmidstream.com.