580-mile Matterhorn Express pipeline in west Texas begins operations, enhancing regional gas capacity by 14%.

The Matterhorn Express pipeline, a 580-mile project in west Texas, has begun operations, alleviating transportation bottlenecks for shale natural gas and enhancing regional capacity by 14%. Capable of transporting 2.5 billion cubic feet of gas daily, it has positively impacted local prices at the Waha hub, allowing producers to increase profits and crude production while reducing gas flaring. However, expected demand could lead to future bottlenecks until 2026.