SemCAMS Midstream ULC (“SemCAMS Midstream”) today announced it has
entered into an asset joint venture with Keyera Corp. to construct
a natural gas liquids (“NGL”) and condensate pipeline system to
connect the liquids-rich Montney and Duvernay production areas of
northwestern Alberta to the fractionation and condensate hubs in
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. This pipeline system provides producers
additional and alternative transportation solutions to meet growing
production and is supported by long-term contracts with significant
take-or-pay commitments.
This joint venture brings together two producer-focused
midstream companies to develop a world-class pipeline and replaces
SemCAMS Midstream’s previously announced Montney to Market (M2M)
pipeline. SemCAMS Midstream and Keyera will be equal partners on
the project, with Keyera acting as operator. Both partners will
form a commercial committee to ensure collaboration as they pursue
additional volume commitments.
“We are pleased to partner with Keyera on this critically needed
transportation solution for customers,” said Dave Gosse, President
of SemCAMS Midstream. “As Alberta’s low-cost natural gas plays
continue to develop, customers are searching for competitive
options to move NGLs and condensates from the production and
processing areas in field locations to the Fort Saskatchewan
market. Our well-capitalized and expanding midstream infrastructure
platform makes SemCAMS Midstream the logical partner on this
project, further advancing our Canadian growth strategy.”
SemCAMS Midstream will now have liquids take-away capabilities,
introducing another component to the midstream value chain. This
project strengthens SemCAMS Midstream's role as a leading Canadian
integrated midstream company, providing an improved ability to
offer comprehensive infrastructure solutions for producers across a
broader capture area.
“SemGroup is excited to have this opportunity to partner with
KKR and support SemCAMS' participation in this highly strategic
project,” said SemGroup Chief Executive Officer Carlin Conner.
“Together SemCAMS joint venture owners will utilize an optimal
funding arrangement for all parties. The addition of this asset to
SemCAMS’ growing midstream portfolio is critical to providing our
customers the full suite of service offerings they desire.”
“KKR is pleased to support SemCAMS’ exciting partnership with
Keyera on this critical infrastructure solution for Montney
producers,” said Brandon Freiman, Member and Head of North American
Infrastructure at KKR. “The combined midstream footprints of
SemCAMS and Keyera along the route of the pipeline reinforces the
strategic logic of this project for both parties. The project also
aligns well with our investment thesis around building an
integrated service provider in the high-growth Alberta Montney
corridor.”
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Highly Contracted Growth OpportunityThe project
is supported by multiple long-term firm service agreements,
averaging 14 years length, representing 60 percent of initial
pipeline capacity. The firm-service agreements are underpinned by
75 percent take-or-pay commitments as well as specific facility and
area dedications. Additionally, there are ongoing discussions
with additional producers for incremental volumes. Furthermore, the
pipeline can be cost-effectively expanded with additional pump
stations to meet future capacity requirements. This project is
expected to provide SemCAMS Midstream with additional long-term,
fee-for-service revenues.
The current scope of the project includes a 16-inch condensate
pipeline and a 12-inch NGL pipeline. These pipelines are designed
to be connected to third-party facilities as well as Keyera and
SemCAMS Midstream-owned facilities. Keyera and SemCAMS Midstream
expect to have nine gas plants operating in the area by 2022, with
access to approximately 2.25 bcf/d of gas processing and 130,000
bbl/d of condensate handling capability in Canada's premier
liquids-rich fairway stretching from Pipestone to Kaybob. The
project is targeted to become operational in the first half of
2022, with the majority of the capital spending expected to occur
during the second half of 2020 and into 2021.
Pipeline Funding SecuredTotal cost for the
project is estimated at C$1.3 billion. SemCAMS Midstream's 50
percent portion of the construction cost will be financed with a
combination of funds from SemGroup, KKR Global Infrastructure
Investors III and affiliated investment vehicles, internally
generated cash flow from SemCAMS Midstream, and fully-underwritten
financing at SemCAMS Midstream, consisting of a C$300 million
(US$223million) KAPS construction facility which is being provided
by a syndicate of banks led by TD Securities and BMO Capital
Markets. This facility will be drawn as construction begins in
mid-2020, subject to regulatory approvals. SemCAMS Midstream
intends to continue maintaining a prudent capital structure before,
during and after construction and expects the project to materially
improve SemCAMS Midstream's overall credit profile.
Strategic Benefits for SemCAMS MidstreamSemCAMS
Midstream was formed in the first quarter of 2019 and continues to
expand its footprint in the Montney and Duvernay, capturing
attractive opportunities to serve a growing customer base. SemCAMS
Midstream owns and operates approximately 1.1 bcf/d of natural gas
processing capacity, increasing to approximately 1.3 bcf/d later
this year with the expected completion of its Patterson Creek Plant
expansion and Smoke Lake Plant.
This pipeline will further enhance SemCAMS Midstream's asset
footprint and vertical integration, providing multiple strategic
benefits which enhance SemCAMS Midstream's growth profile:
- Increased weighting from long-term, take-or-pay revenue
- Enhanced customer and geographic diversification
- New greenfield and brownfield investment opportunities,
including additional processing investments, new NGL
infrastructure, and other value-add offerings for producers in the
field and in Fort Saskatchewan
Advisors TD Securities acted as the
financial advisor to SemCAMS Midstream with respect to this
transaction. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Osler, Hoskin
& Harcourt LLP acted as legal advisors.
Additional InformationInterested shippers may
obtain additional information about this project, subject to
executing a confidentiality agreement by contacting:
Graeme MillarManager, Business DevelopmentSemCAMS Midstream
ULCgmillar@semgroup.com 403-536-3035
Jason JohnsonDirector NGL Business DevelopmentKeyera
Corp.jason_johnson@keyera.com 403-205-7631
About SemCAMS Midstream ULC SemCAMS
Midstream ULC is a gathering and processing business that provides
midstream solutions from the wellhead to the wholesale market place
in Western Canada. As one of Alberta’s largest licensed gas
processors, SemCAMS Midstream owns and operates six gas processing
plants located in the heart of the Western Canadian Sedimentary
Basin with combined licensed capacity of approximately 2 billion
cubic feet per day. Strategically positioned to accept production
out of the Montney and Duvernay area, the assets include more than
700 miles of natural gas gathering and transportation pipelines as
well as oil gathering and emulsion. SemCAMS Midstream is based in
Calgary, Alberta and is a joint venture between SemGroup
Corporation® (NYSE: SEMG) and KKR.
About SemGroup SemGroup® Corporation
(NYSE: SEMG) moves energy across North America through a network of
pipelines, processing plants, refinery-connected storage facilities
and deep-water marine terminals with import and export
capabilities. SemGroup serves as a versatile connection between
upstream oil and gas producers and downstream refiners and end
users. Key areas of operation and growth include western Canada,
the Mid-Continent and the Gulf Coast. SemGroup is committed to
safe, environmentally sound operations. Headquartered in Tulsa,
Okla., the company has additional offices in Calgary, Alberta;
Denver, Colo.; and Houston, Texas.
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About KKR KKR is a leading global
investment firm that manages multiple alternative asset classes,
including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate and
credit, with strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR aims
to generate attractive investment returns for its fund investors by
following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing
world-class people, and driving growth and value creation with KKR
portfolio companies. KKR invests its own capital alongside the
capital it manages for fund investors and provides financing
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About KeyeraKeyera Corp. (TSX: KEY) operates an
integrated Canadian-based midstream business with extensive
interconnected assets and depth of expertise in delivering
midstream energy solutions. Its predominantly fee-for-service based
business consists of natural gas gathering and processing; natural
gas liquids processing, transportation, storage and marketing;
iso-octane production and sales; and an industry-leading condensate
system in the Edmonton/Fort Saskatchewan area of Alberta. Keyera
strives to provide high quality, value-added services to its
customers across North America and is committed to conducting its
business ethically, safely and in an environmentally and
financially responsible manner.
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contained in this Press Release include “forward-looking
statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended. We make these forward-looking statements in
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release the results of any revision to any forward-looking
statements.
SemGroup Investor RelationsKevin
Greenwell918-524-8081investor.relations@semgroup.com
SemGroup MediaTom
Droege918-524-8560tdroege@semgroup.com
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