MPLX LP’s wholly owned subsidiary, MarkWest Energy Partners LP, and Antero Midstream Partners LP have formed a strategic joint venture (JV) to support the development of Antero Resources Corp.’s extensive Marcellus Shale acreage in the prolific rich-gas corridor of West Virginia.
As part of this agreement, Antero Midstream has agreed to release to the JV its 195,000 gross-acre processing dedication from Antero Resources, increasing the Marcellus Shale area dedication to MarkWest from approximately 167,000 gross-operated acres to over 360,000 gross-operated acres.
To support Antero Resources’ significant production growth profile, the joint venture will expand processing infrastructure at its Sherwood Complex in Doddridge County, West Virginia.
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