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Wednesday, August 07 2019 - 22:11
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Leading US Midstream Crude System Oryx Announces $550 Million Investment From QIA
MIDLAND, Texas, Aug. 7, 2019/PRNewswire-AsiaNet/--

Oryx Midstream Services (Oryx), the largest privately-held midstream crude 
operator in the Permian Basin, announced today that an affiliate of Qatar 
Investment Authority (QIA) has acquired a significant stake in Oryx from an 
affiliate of Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners (Stonepeak). In addition, QIA 
has committed to invest in the development of Oryx alongside Stonepeak. The 
total QIA investment in Oryx will be approximately $550 million. 

Since its founding in 2013, Oryx has established itself as one of the leading 
midstream operators in the Permian Basin in the Southwest US. The Oryx system 
transports crude oil to market hubs for ultimate delivery to the Gulf Coast. 
The system helps supply domestic refineries and the growing US export market. 
Upon completion of the remaining part of the system under construction, Oryx's 
total transportation capacity will exceed 900,000 barrels per day and access 
multiple takeaway options, providing customers the differentiated service 
flexibility they need to maximize the value of their production. The Oryx team 
is committed to a high standard of safety and environmental responsibility as 
it provides consistent, reliable service for its customers.

The CEO of QIA, Mansoor Al-Mahmoud, commented: "We believe that Oryx represents 
a strong midstream platform with tremendous growth potential, and we look 
forward to working with our new partners at Stonepeak. This acquisition is a 
further demonstration of QIA's strategy to increase the size of our US 
portfolio, and to invest more in major infrastructure projects."

The partnership is the latest in a series of investments undertaken by QIA 
across the US where QIA aims to increase investment to $45 billion in the 
coming years.

The CEO of Oryx, Brett Wiggs, commented, "The significant investment and 
commitment from QIA alongside Stonepeak's strong operational and capital 
support will allow us to continue to grow our footprint in the Permian Basin 
and deliver the highest level of service to current and future customers. We 
are thrilled to lead Oryx in partnership with these world-class investors."

The Co-founder and CEO of Stonepeak, Michael Dorrell, commented, "We are 
delighted to have QIA investing alongside Stonepeak in supporting Oryx's 
continued development. We believe Oryx is a uniquely positioned strategic 
platform and a core North American infrastructure asset. Stonepeak and Oryx 
remain focused on providing critical midstream services to accommodate growing 
Permian production, and QIA's commitment to Oryx meaningfully furthers this 
goal."

White & Case LLP served as legal advisor to QIA. Sidley Austin LLP served as 
legal advisor to Stonepeak.   

About Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)

Qatar Investment Authority is a leading Sovereign Wealth Fund in the world that 
offers economic strength for the future generations of Qatar. QIA is a major 
contributor to realizing the Qatar National Vision of 2030, by seeking to 
diversify and maximize long-term investments and sustainable growth. With QIA's 
global and stakeholders commitment, QIA's employees, nationals and 
internationals, operate at the highest financial standards and investment 
principles. QIA's investments are socially, economically, and environmentally 
responsible and look beyond short-term returns, as QIA pursues a broader, 
innovative, and balanced development. For more information, please visit 
www.qia.qa.

About Oryx Midstream Services

Midland-based Oryx Midstream is the largest privately-held midstream crude 
operator in the Permian Basin. The company owns and operates a crude oil 
gathering and transportation system underpinned by nearly one million acres 
under long-term dedications from more than 20 customers. The system's 2.1 
million barrels of storage and approximately 1,200 miles of in-service and 
under-construction pipeline span eight counties in Texas and two in New Mexico. 
Led by an experienced team with more than 160 years of experience in the oil 
and gas industry, Oryx is dedicated to providing producers with solutions and 
flexibility through a full suite of midstream services. For more information, 
please visit www.oryxmidstream.com.

About Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners

Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners is an infrastructure-focused private equity 
firm with over $15 billion of assets under management and with offices in 
Houston, New York, and Austin. Stonepeak invests in long-lived, hard-asset 
businesses and projects that provide essential services to customers and seeks 
to actively partner with high-quality management teams, facilitate operational 
improvements, and provide capital for growth initiatives. For more information, 
please visit www.stonepeakpartners.com.

Disclaimer

Some of the statements in this press release may be forward-looking statements 
or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. 
Such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors such 
as the development of general economic conditions, future market conditions, 
unusual catastrophic loss events, changes in the capital markets and other 
circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different 
from those anticipated by such statements. Stonepeak, QIA, and Oryx do not make 
any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, 
completeness or updated status of such statements. Therefore, in no case 
whatsoever will Stonepeak, QIA, Oryx or any of their respective affiliate 
companies be liable to anyone for any decision made or action taken in 
conjunction with the information and/or statements in this press release or for 
any related damages.

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Source: Qatar Investment Authority
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