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PSX, KMI Wrap Up Initial Open Season for Western Gateway Pipeline
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Key Takeaways
PSX and KMI plan the Western Gateway Pipeline using new and existing lines to move refined fuel west.
PSX and KMI closed a strong open season and will reopen sign-ups in January 2026 due to demand.
KMI will reverse parts of the SFPP pipeline to deliver refined products into Los Angeles markets.
Following strong interest from fuel suppliers and customers, Phillips 66 (PSX - Free Report) and Kinder Morgan (KMI - Free Report) plan to establish the Western Gateway Pipeline, a system that will transport refined fuel to western markets by upgrading and redirecting existing pipelines. The Western Gateway Pipeline combines both new and existing infrastructure to optimize delivery.
Although PSX and KMI recently closed the open season after receiving strong interest from fuel suppliers and customers, they plan to hold another round of sign-ups in January 2026 to allocate the remaining pipeline capacity due to continued high demand.
During the initial open season, several companies committed to shipping fuel through the upcoming Western Gateway Pipeline. In the next round, the pipeline will be extended farther west to deliver refined products to the Los Angeles market. The new pipeline will transport fuel from Borger, Texas, to Phoenix, Arizona, where it will connect to the existing SFPP pipeline. By reversing the flow of a portion of the SFPP pipeline between Watson, AZ, and Colton, CA, fuel can then be transported westward toward California.
PSX also plans to reverse the flow of its existing Gold Pipeline, which currently supplies fuel from Borger, TX, to the Midwest, allowing fuel to be transported from the Midwest to Borger, TX, and then onward to California via the Western Gateway Pipeline.
KMI also has an existing pipeline that transport fuels from El Paso, TX.
Refined products can be transported to California not only from refineries near Borger, TX, and El Paso, TX, but also from refineries near the Midwest.
KMI and PSX are midstream players generating stable fee-based revenues and are less vulnerable to volatility in oil and gas prices. Robust demand for Western Gateway Pipeline will not only bring stability to their business models but also generate additional cash flow with increased investor appeal in the coming days. KMI currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while PSX sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Other midstream players in this space are The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB - Free Report) , and Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #3 at present. Like PSX and KMI, both energy infrastructure providers, WMB and EPD also generate stable fee-based revenues and are less exposed to oil and gas price volatility.
WMB, headquartered in Tulsa, OK, boasts a strong portfolio in the deepwater Gulf, the Rockies, the Pacific Northwest, and the Eastern Seaboard. WMB is preparing to meet rising energy needs and plans to invest $3.95 billion to $4.25 billion in capital expenditure by 2025 (for growth project) much higher than $1.5 billion spent in 2024.
Operating in many regions with diversified products, Enterprise Products Partners has a strong focus on returning capital to its unitholders through distribution and unit repurchases. With over 50,000 miles of pipeline, more than 300 million barrels of liquids storage and other infrastructure, it can serve products and services to multiple markets.
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PSX, KMI Wrap Up Initial Open Season for Western Gateway Pipeline
Key Takeaways
Following strong interest from fuel suppliers and customers, Phillips 66 (PSX - Free Report) and Kinder Morgan (KMI - Free Report) plan to establish the Western Gateway Pipeline, a system that will transport refined fuel to western markets by upgrading and redirecting existing pipelines. The Western Gateway Pipeline combines both new and existing infrastructure to optimize delivery.
Although PSX and KMI recently closed the open season after receiving strong interest from fuel suppliers and customers, they plan to hold another round of sign-ups in January 2026 to allocate the remaining pipeline capacity due to continued high demand.
During the initial open season, several companies committed to shipping fuel through the upcoming Western Gateway Pipeline. In the next round, the pipeline will be extended farther west to deliver refined products to the Los Angeles market. The new pipeline will transport fuel from Borger, Texas, to Phoenix, Arizona, where it will connect to the existing SFPP pipeline. By reversing the flow of a portion of the SFPP pipeline between Watson, AZ, and Colton, CA, fuel can then be transported westward toward California.
PSX also plans to reverse the flow of its existing Gold Pipeline, which currently supplies fuel from Borger, TX, to the Midwest, allowing fuel to be transported from the Midwest to Borger, TX, and then onward to California via the Western Gateway Pipeline.
KMI also has an existing pipeline that transport fuels from El Paso, TX.
Refined products can be transported to California not only from refineries near Borger, TX, and El Paso, TX, but also from refineries near the Midwest.
KMI and PSX are midstream players generating stable fee-based revenues and are less vulnerable to volatility in oil and gas prices. Robust demand for Western Gateway Pipeline will not only bring stability to their business models but also generate additional cash flow with increased investor appeal in the coming days. KMI currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while PSX sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Other midstream players in this space are The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB - Free Report) , and Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #3 at present. Like PSX and KMI, both energy infrastructure providers, WMB and EPD also generate stable fee-based revenues and are less exposed to oil and gas price volatility.
WMB, headquartered in Tulsa, OK, boasts a strong portfolio in the deepwater Gulf, the Rockies, the Pacific Northwest, and the Eastern Seaboard. WMB is preparing to meet rising energy needs and plans to invest $3.95 billion to $4.25 billion in capital expenditure by 2025 (for growth project) much higher than $1.5 billion spent in 2024.
Operating in many regions with diversified products, Enterprise Products Partners has a strong focus on returning capital to its unitholders through distribution and unit repurchases. With over 50,000 miles of pipeline, more than 300 million barrels of liquids storage and other infrastructure, it can serve products and services to multiple markets.