Dec. 27 at 4:38 AM
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Energy Transfer's Transwestern Pipeline Desert Southwest expansion project is a massive
$5.6 billion, 500+ mile natural gas pipeline from the Permian Basin (West Texas) to Arizona, upsized to 48-inch diameter to meet surging demand from population growth, data centers, and rising electricity needs, with completion anticipated by late 2029, serving key utilities like APS, SRP, and TEP for enhanced regional energy reliability.
Project Details:
Operator: Energy Transfer (owns Transwestern).
Route: West Texas through New Mexico to Arizona.
Length: Over 500 miles (around 516 miles).
Capacity: Increased to 2.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) with a 48-inch diameter pipe.
Cost: Up to
$5.6 billion.
Key Infrastructure: Includes nine compressor stations in AZ, NM, and TX.
Target Completion: Q4 2029.
