Monday, May 4, 2009

Enterprise Products buys rail, truck facility from Martin Midstream

Enterprise Products Partners LP has purchased Martin Midstream Partners LP’s Mont Belvieu rail and truck terminal facilities.Financial details of the agreement with Kilgore-based Martin Midstream were not disclosed.

The acquisition allows the Houston midstream energy company to offload, store and transport refinery grade propylene from rail cars for use at its Mont Belvieu propylene/propane and natural gas liquids fractionation complex.
As part of the deal, Enterprise (NYSE: EPD) has acquired infrastructure to load propane for sale to local distributors.
Also included in the purchase are storage facilities that can accommodate up to 85 rail cars, allowing Enterprise to double its capacity going into Mont Belvieu. For more information see: www.houstonrealtyadvisors.com