Permian producers, rejoice. While you await opening ceremonies on the 580-mile Matterhorn Express that will transport up to 2.5 BCFD of natural gas from West Texas to near Houston, there’s even more cause for celebration. Reese Energy Consulting today is following the latest on what’s been described as West Texas Hold ‘Em among midstream operators to play the first FID card on the next major Permian pipeline. That card has now been played.

The WPC joint venture between WhiteWater Midstream, MPLX, and Enbridge, in partnership with Targa, has gone all-in to build the 365-mile Blackcomb Pipeline to flow 2.5 BCFD of natural gas from the Texas Permian to Agua Dulce. These are the same folks who brought you the 450-mile Whistler. Whistler Pipeline back in March announced it will combine its natural gas assets with the planned Enbridge Rio Bravo Pipeline in a new JV. WhiteWater is also behind the Matterhorn and Agua Blanca.

The Blackcomb Pipeline will source gas from multiple upstream connections, including gas plants in the Midland and the Agua Blanca Pipeline in the Delaware. Shippers aboard include Devon Energy, Diamondback Energy, Marathon Petroleum, and Targa. Project completion is expected in the second half of 2026.