ET boosts spending on AI gas deals, but New Mexico blocks pipeline
Higher growth spending on AI data-center and export pipelines Energy Transfer raised 2026 growth spending to as much as $5.9 billion for AI data-center and export gas pipelines backed by long-term fee contracts targeting mid-teens returns. This positions ET to capture growing demand and supports future earnings.
This is a new capital allocation decision that directly affects ET's growth outlook and investor expectations.
Q2 beat, raised EBITDA guidance, and 19th straight distribution hike ET beat Q2 estimates, lifted EBITDA guidance to $18.8–$19.1 billion, and declared its 19th straight distribution hike to $0.34 per unit, plus a preferred distribution. This reflects strong operational performance and commitment to shareholder returns.
These are new financial results and capital return announcements that directly impact unit price and investor confidence.
New AI data-center deals reinforce durable demand New AI data-center deals—including ~900,000 Mcf/d for three Oracle sites and a 20-year Entergy agreement—reinforce durable demand. These long-term contracts tie ET to the fast-growing AI power market, raising expectations for steady volume growth.
These are new agreements that expand ET's customer base and secure long-term revenue, a key driver of future growth.
New Mexico rejects Oracle pipeline; Green Chile project delayed New Mexico rejected ET's 17-mile Oracle pipeline over water, emissions, and revenue concerns, and the Green Chile project slipped six months to February 2027 amid permitting denials. These setbacks could delay revenue and increase regulatory risk.
This is a new regulatory and project delay that poses a real counterweight to ET's growth story.