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Eagle Ford Contenders

Midstream Business

Like many legends, the Eagle Ford Cretaceous play had humble beginnings. It is named after the old community of Eagle Ford, now a neighborhood in West Dallas, Texas, where outcrops of the formation were first observed. Its hydrocarbon content is varied, and depending on depth, ranges from dry to rich gas and oil deposits in a relatively friendly regulatory environment.

Today, the energy industry is flocking to the rich-gas and high-Btu areas of the Eagle Ford. For most mid- stream companies, operating in a play like the Eagle Ford shale is no small feat. And like a trained athlete, a successful enterprise depends on discipline and focus. In this capital-intensive industry, the ability to offer competitive prices and enhanced market access defines successful midstream companies such as Copano Energy LLC, Meritage Midstream Services LLC, Velocity Midstream Partners LLC and Enterprise Products Partners LP.

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