Intensity Infrastructure Partners LLC与一家独立电力生产商达成合作，开发从巴肯到北达科他州东部的天然气管道。

Intensity 及其合作伙伴 Rainbow Energy Center LLC 于 6 月 26 日表示，该项目将分两个阶段完成。

一期工程将建设一条长136英里、直径36英寸的天然气输送管道，起始于沃特福德城附近，终止于沃什伯恩附近。该管道的输送能力为每天110万十亿千焦（Dth/d），约合每天10.9亿立方英尺。

在第二阶段，管道将从沃什伯恩延伸至卡塞尔顿，全长 208 英里，其中 30 英寸管段的输送能力为 430,000 Dth/d，即约 0.43 Bcf/d。

此前，Intensity 曾呼吁开放天然气管道，并延长管道的长度和直径，以将天然气输送到该州东部。

Intensity 表示，该生产线的目标投入使用日期是 2029 年 7 月，“但根据市场需求和允许的进展情况，时间表可能会加快，”两家公司表示。

两家公司表示，为了应对进一步的增长，该管道将为沿线未来的项目预留容量。

该管道将​​增加威利斯顿盆地伴生天然气的输送能力。

Rainbow 首席执行官 Stacy Tschider 表示：“该项目是对北达科他州能源未来的一项长期投资。这种规模的管道直接支持了该州负责任地增加所有能源产量，同时为我们的公民获取更大经济价值的目标。”

Intensity 首席执行官 Joseph Griffin 表示：“我们很高兴能与 Rainbow 合作，提升北达科他州在本地实现天然气资源货币化的能力。近十年来，北达科他州一直在寻求与 Rainbow 这样的客户合作开展如此规模的项目。我们很荣幸能够参与到延长巴肯页岩的寿命并为北达科他州的能源和农业创造新机遇的方案中。”

大陆资源公司战略增长计划副总裁杰夫·休姆表示：“‘强度’项目将为全州社区提供支持，并通过将北达科他州西部丰富的天然气资源输送到全州，帮助确保未来能源的稳定和可靠。这是加强北达科他州能源基础设施建设的一个重要里程碑。”

Intensity Infrastructure Partners LLC and an independent power producer have entered a partnership to develop a natural gas pipeline from the Bakken to eastern North Dakota.

The project would be completed in two phases, Intensity and partner Rainbow Energy Center LLC said June 26.

In Phase I, a 136-mile, 36-inch natural gas transmission pipeline would originate near Watford City and terminate near Washburn. The line would have a capacity of 1.1 million dekatherms per day (Dth/d), or roughly 1.09 Bcf/d.

In Phase II, the pipeline would extend 208 miles from Washburn to Casselton, with a 30-inch segment capable of transporting 430,000 Dth/d, or about 0.43 Bcf/d.

Intensity has previously called for an open season for a natural gas pipeline and an extension of about the same lengths and diameters to move natural gas to the eastern part of the state.

Intensity said the line’s targeted in-service date is July 2029, “though the timeline may be accelerated based on market demand and permitting progress,” the companies said.

In anticipation of additional growth, the pipeline will reserve capacity for future projects along the route, the companies said.

The pipeline will increase takeaway capacity for associated natural gas produced in the Williston Basin.

“This project represents a long-term investment in North Dakota’s energy future,” said Stacy Tschider, CEO of Rainbow. “A pipeline of this size directly supports the state’s goals to grow all energy production responsibly while capturing greater economic value for our citizens.”

“We’re excited to work with Rainbow to enhance the state’s ability to monetize its natural gas resources locally,” said Joseph Griffin, CEO of Intensity. “The state has been seeking a project of this size with a customer like Rainbow for nearly a decade. We’re proud to be part of the solution to extend the longevity of the Bakken and create new opportunities for energy and agriculture across North Dakota.”

“Intensity’s project will support communities statewide and help ensure a stable, reliable energy future by distributing the abundant natural gas resources of western North Dakota across the state,” said Jeff Hume, vice chairman of strategic growth initiatives at Continental Resources Inc. “It marks a major milestone in strengthening North Dakota’s energy infrastructure.”