Delek Logistics’ Announces FID on Acid Gas Injection “AGI” at the Libby Gas Complex, Incremental Crude Acreage Dedication and a Bolt-on Water Acquisition

Rhea-AI Summary

Delek Logistics Partners (NYSE: DKL) announced three strategic developments: First, the implementation of acid gas injection (AGI) capabilities at its Libby 2 gas processing plant, expected to be operational in H2 2025. Second, the acquisition of Gravity Water Midstream for $285 million ($200M cash, $85M in DKL units) at a sub-5.5x EBITDA multiple. Third, securing an additional 34,000 acre dedication in the Midland Basin, bringing total dedicated acreage to ~400,000 acres.

The company reports over $700 million in current liquidity and projects that post-developments, more than 70% of its EBITDA will come from third-party sources. The AGI project aims to enable customers to access all six benches of the Delaware Basin without hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide liability concerns.

Positive

• Acquisition of Gravity Water Midstream at attractive 5.5x EBITDA multiple
• Immediate accretion to free cash flow, EBITDA, and leverage
• Expansion of acreage dedication by 34,000 acres to 400,000 total acres
• Strong liquidity position of over $700 million
• Projected increase in third-party EBITDA to >70%

Negative

• Significant cash outlay of $200 million for Gravity Water acquisition
• Equity dilution from $85 million in new DKL units issued
• AGI capabilities won't be operational until H2 2025

Insights

Financial Analyst

The strategic developments announced by DKL represent significant value creation potential. The $285 million Gravity Water Midstream acquisition at sub-5.5% EBITDA multiple is notably accretive and demonstrates efficient capital deployment. The expansion of AGI capabilities at Libby 2 and additional 34,000 acres of dedication strengthen DKL's competitive position in the Permian Basin. With liquidity exceeding $700 million and third-party EBITDA approaching 70%, DKL is well-positioned for sustainable growth while maintaining financial flexibility. The strategic focus on infrastructure integration and expansion in high-demand areas should drive improved margins and cash flow generation.

Energy Infrastructure Specialist

The AGI capabilities addition at Libby 2 is a strategic masterstroke that addresses a critical infrastructure gap in the Northern Delaware Basin. By enabling sour gas treatment and acid gas injection, DKL unlocks access to all six benches of the Delaware Basin, previously restricted due to H2S and CO2 constraints. This technical advantage creates a significant barrier to entry and positions DKL as a preferred midstream partner. The expansion of acreage dedication to 400,000 acres in the Midland Basin further solidifies DKL's market position. The integrated approach to crude, gas and water infrastructure creates operational synergies and enhances customer value proposition.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE: DKL) (“Delek Logistics” or “DKL”) announced the development of permitted acid gas injection “AGI” capabilities at its under-construction Libby 2 gas processing plant.

“We are committed to executing our strategy of being the preferred oil, gas and water midstream services provider in the Permian Basin. Delek Logistics continues to provide the best combination of yield and growth in the midstream sector. We are determined to showcase the value DKL has created in the Permian Basin and are confident that our strategy will continue to yield benefits for the stakeholders of Delek Logistics. The announcements today are a testament to the high-quality growth opportunities we are seeing in and around our existing assets. Pro-forma for the announcements DKL will be approaching greater than 70% of its EBITDA coming from third-party sources. DKL’s current liquidity of over $700 million allows DKL to pursue these opportunities without the need for incremental external capital while prudently managing our leverage and distribution coverage,” said Avigal Soreq, President at Delek Logistics.

Delek Logistics continues to enhance its "full suite" strategy with the addition of AGI capabilities at the Libby 2 gas processing plant, positioning DKL as a leading logistics provider in the Northern Delaware Basin. The sour natural gas treating and acid gas injection capability is enabled by our two existing AGI well permits and amine unit currently under construction. Drilling activity in this area has generally been restricted due to the lack of sour natural gas treating and acid gas injection capacity as well as the lengthy permitting process for AGI wells. This project will allow our new and existing customers to fully access all six benches of the Delaware Basin without the liability of hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide. This expansion not only lays the groundwork for further Libby complex expansion but also adds significant standalone economic value to the original project lowering the overall build multiple. We expect to have the AGI capabilities in the second half of 2025.

Additionally, DKL announced the acquisition of Gravity Water Midstream for a total consideration of $285 million (comprised of $200 million in cash and $85 million in DKL units). The acquisition is synergistic to DKL’s recent acquisition of H2O Midstream and supplements DKL's integrated crude and produced water gathering and disposal offering in the Midland Basin. The company is being acquired at an EBITDA multiple below 5.5x excluding synergies and is immediately accretive to DKL’s free cash flow, EBITDA and leverage. The acquisition also presents substantial synergy opportunities reinforcing DKL's commitment to driving long-term value for its customers in the Midland Basin. DKL expects the transaction to close in 1Q’2025.

DKL also secured an additional ~34,000 acreage dedication incremental to the previously announced ~50,000 acreage dedication in the Midland Basin. The additional acreage dedication improves the overall economics and opens the possibility of a cross commodity offering in the future. This takes total acreage dedication to DKL in the Midland Basin to ~400,000 acres. This acreage dedication is supported by DKL’s Delek Permian Gathering System (DPG) located in West Texas.

About Delek Logistics Partners, LP

Delek Logistics is a midstream energy master limited partnership headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. Through its owned assets and joint ventures located primarily in and around the Permian Basin, including both the Midland and the Delaware Basins, and other select areas in the Gulf Coast region, Delek Logistics provides gathering, pipeline, transportation, and other services for its customers in crude oil, intermediates, refined products, natural gas, storage, wholesale marketing, terminalling water disposal and recycling. Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK) ("Delek US") owns the general partner interest as well as a majority limited partner interest in Delek Logistics and is also a significant customer.

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FAQ

What is the total value of DKL's Gravity Water Midstream acquisition?

DKL is acquiring Gravity Water Midstream for $285 million, consisting of $200 million in cash and $85 million in DKL units.

When will DKL's acid gas injection capabilities at Libby 2 be operational?

The acid gas injection capabilities at the Libby 2 gas processing plant are expected to be operational in the second half of 2025.

How much acreage does DKL now have dedicated in the Midland Basin?

With the new 34,000 acre dedication, DKL now has approximately 400,000 total acres dedicated in the Midland Basin.

What percentage of DKL's EBITDA will come from third-party sources after these developments?

Post-developments, DKL projects that more than 70% of its EBITDA will come from third-party sources.

What is the EBITDA multiple for DKL's Gravity Water Midstream acquisition?

The acquisition is being made at an EBITDA multiple below 5.5x, excluding synergies.