Denver-based DCP Midstream LLC reports the startup of new facilities servicing the Anadarko-Woodford shale resource play in Oklahoma’s Blaine and Canadian counties.

The installation of a new high-pressure booster, with associated gathering and discharge pipelines, is the first phase of the development in central Oklahoma. The new facilities complement existing infrastructure and are positioned to expand as development continues. Initially, 15 million cubic feet per day of capacity will be added. The new gas volumes will be delivered to DCP Midstream's Okarche plant for processing and extraction of natural gas liquids.

DCP Midstream group vice president, commercial, William Waldheim says, “Completion of these facilities is the beginning of a series of developments we're taking to expand our central Oklahoma gathering and processing system and provide reliable service for the growing production from producers in Anadarko-Woodford shale. These facilities will enhance the existing gathering system and allow us to better handle the high-volume shale development.”

DCP Midstream also continues to expand and make well connects in active shale plays such as Barnett and Haynesville. DCP Midstream previously announced the start of service of a new pipeline extension in East Texas with its joint venture partner, DCP Midstream Partners LP, which will service traditional Cotton Valley formation wells and positions the company for the development of the Haynesville shale in East Texas. DCP Midstream has made about a dozen well connects in the area to support producers continuing to define the Haynesville formation.

DCP Midstream provides midstream operations and is one of the largest U.S. gas gatherers and processors, operating in 17 states.