Piñon Midstream Expands Capacity at Dark Horse Facility in New Mexico
Piñon Midstream recently announced the successful placement of the 450-GPM Amine Train III into operation at its Dark Horse Treating Facility in Lea County, NM. This new addition has increased the sour natural gas treating capacity of the facility by 50%, now capable of processing approximately 270 MMcf/d.
In addition to the new amine-treating unit, Piñon Midstream has also obtained an air permit from the New Source Review (NSR) for further expansion projects at the Dark Horse facility. This permit will allow the company to proceed with the construction of two cryogenic processing plants and additional Amine Trains IV, V, and VI.
Since its operations began in August 2021, Piñon Midstream has successfully captured and sequestered over 225,000 metric tons of CO2 and H2S in the Delaware Basin. The company’s CEO, Steven Green, expressed excitement over the recent NSR permit approval, highlighting the opportunity for significant expansion in sour gas treating and carbon capture operations within the Delaware Basin.
The approved NSR air permit includes plans for three additional 900 GPM amine treating units, two cryogenic processing plants, TEG dehydrators, a condensate stabilizer, and additional storage capacity. Recent expansions at the Dark Horse facility also include new sour gas gathering pipelines, compressor stations, and interconnects for downstream processors.
Piñon Midstream continues to invest in expanding its sour natural gas gathering system, with recent additions of NACE-compliant high-pressure steel pipelines and compressor stations. These expansions are in line with the company’s commitment to improving the environmental impact of oil & gas production while unlocking acreage in the Delaware Basin.
Overall, the expansions at the Dark Horse Treating Facility demonstrate Piñon Midstream’s dedication to enhancing operational capacity, infrastructure, and sustainability within the region. These developments position the company as a key player in sour gas treating and carbon sequestration operations in New Mexico.
