Brazos Midland Processing, LLC has been named a qualified project under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program, Governor Greg Abbott announced. The company plans to build a new natural gas processing plant in Martin County with a capacity of 300 million cubic feet per day. The project represents a $185 million capital investment.
“Texas energy fuels the American economy,” said Governor Abbott. “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.”
Brazos Midstream operates in the Midland Basin, which is part of the Permian Basin. The Permian Basin produces about 25 percent of all natural gas from the lower 48 states.
“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,” said Brazos Midstream CEO Brad Iles. “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.”
State Senator Kevin Sparks noted that this development would enhance both regional job opportunities and local economic growth: “Martin County and the Permian Basin are the backbone of America’s energy supply,” he said. “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 emphasized how investments like these contribute locally: “The Permian Basin continues to demonstrate why it is the energy capital of the world,” he said. “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.”
Stanton Independent School District Superintendent Jan McCown welcomed collaboration on this initiative: “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,” she said. “The district looks forward to the project’s success and the economic benefits it will bring to all Stanton ISD taxpayers.”
More information can be found at https://brazosmidstream.com.
