Ohio River Valley Pipeline LLC, an affiliate of the EnLink Midstream companies, announced Dec. 17 the start of a binding open season for volume commitments on a new condensate pipeline system in the Utica and Marcellus shales.

The ORV Condensate Pipeline will transport condensate from points in Harrison, Belmont, Guernsey, Noble, Monroe and Washington counties, Ohio, to:

  • Bells Run Station in Washington County, Ohio;
  • Black Run Station in Muskingum County, Ohio; and
  • If the company chooses to extend the system, to one or more connecting facilities in Holmes, Coshocton and Harrison counties, Ohio.

The system’s design capacity will depend on the level of interest shown by potential committed shippers during the open season. The open season began on Dec. 17 and will end at 5 p.m. Central time on Jan. 15.

The project is a major step forward for EnLink and one that positions the Dallas company in the heart of the region's gas and condensate production fairway, said Barry E. Davis, EnLink Midstream president and CEO, in a statement.

“The ORV Condensate Pipeline enhances our position for substantial growth in the Utica and Marcellus shale plays, where we are successfully executing on our growth strategy to provide crude, condensate and brine solutions via our pipeline system, extensive truck fleet, rail terminal and barge facility,” he said.

EnLink Midstream is publicly traded through two entities: EnLink Midstream LLC (NYSE: ENLC), the publicly traded general partner entity, and EnLink Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: ENLK), the MLP.