Who performs the gas gathering and processing functions in each of the producing basins?
The ownership of gas gathering and processing facilities is quite diverse through out the U.S. and Canada. Figure C3-1 shows the locations of the gas processing plants in the U.S. As expected, gas processing facilities are located in the same areas where gas is produced. Figure C3-1: Location of Natural Gas Processing Plants in the U.S. (Source: EIA) According to the Energy Information Agency, FERC mandated restructuring of the natural gas industry in the 1990s changed the economics of gas processing plant ownership. Prior to restructuring, most gas processing plants were owned by natural gas producers. After restructuring, most natural gas producers sold their processing plants to concentrate on exploration and production. The current predominant gas processing companies, also known as “mid-stream” companies, are: · Duke Energy Field Services (54 plants, 7.5 billion cubic feet per day (BCF/D)) · Enterprise Products Operating LP (26 plants, 6.3 BCF/D) · Targa Resources (21 plants, 3.4
