Energy Transfer, a titan of the US energy market, has revealed its plans to invest upwards of $5.5 billion to develop new gas infrastructure this year. The rapid expansion of the US gas and LNG market has been a sight for sore American eyes. The United States is now the number one gas producer by capacity in the world, thanks in no small part to the significant gas pipelines that Energy Transfer has in the Permian Basin.
Energy Transfer is expecting stronger capital investments in 2026
Energy Transfer has become a titan of the US energy market in recent years, thanks to its substantial pipelines in the Permian Basin. The rapid expansion of the US oil and gas market has come straight from the top echelons of the US government, with President Donald Trump providing the foundation for growth via his executive orders and energy initiatives.
Thanks to the efforts of the federal government, a surge in new gas production has hit the US energy sector, led by Energy Transfer and its litany of gas pipelines. Following a 2025 investment that topped $5 billion, Energy Transfer has noted that this year will see a similar capital investment as demand for natural gas grows across the international energy sector.
The company has stated that its target of a $5.5 billion investment is being driven by long-term power purchasing agreements. Across the international market, data has revealed that Energy Transfer has over $13 billion in active and proposed projects. The Mustang Draw Natural Gas Processing Plant in Stanton, Texas, stands as the most recent project set to receive some serious capital investments from the company.
“We continue to expect our Mustang Draw plant to be in service in the second quarter of 2026. We also recently approved the construction of Mustang Draw II, which will have a capacity of 250 million cubic feet per day, and is supported by continued growth from existing customers. Mustang Draw II is expected to be in service in the fourth quarter of 2026.” – Thomas Long, the co-chief executive officer of Energy Transfer
The Hugh Brinson Pipeline development stands at the ready for Energy Transfer
The Permian Basin stands as the cornerstone of the US gas market, and through the sizable investment in the Hugh Brinson Pipeline by Energy Transfer, the Permian will continue to drive the US into a new era of domination across the natural gas sector.
With the first phase of the Hugh Brinson Pipeline project set to be completed by the end of the year, Energy Transfer is aiming to ring in the new year with a substantial investment of its capital to continue the remarkable domination of the US in the natural gas market.
As of today, 100% of the right-of-way has been acquired for the proposed route. Over 85% of the pipe has been delivered to our pipe yards, and construction is underway on all five spreads of Phase I of the project.” – Thomas Long, the co-chief executive officer of Energy Transfer
Delivering returns for shareholders and investors is a top priority, not just for Energy Transfer, but for any company in the energy market. With 2026 bringing a wave of new developments to the natural gas market, Energy Transfer is aiming to invest billions to continue the rapid expansion of the US gas sector this year.
Energy Transfer recently raised questions over a US LNG project
With Energy Transfer outlining its 2026 investment plans for the US market, the company has raised questions over its Lake Charles LNG project, with expectations that the development will be cancelled. The United States dominates the natural gas market, and with the anticipated billion-dollar investment, Energy Transfer is targeting a new year loaded with potential for the US gas market.
