RUBY PIPELINE FILES TO REORGANIZE UNDER CHAPTER 11 OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE

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Ruby Pipeline, a joint venture between Kinder Morgan and Pembina Pipeline Corporation, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to an impending debt repayment obligation. Despite the filing, KMI will manage the pipeline's operations, ensuring no disruption for customers. The voluntary petition was submitted to the Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, with ongoing negotiations with bondholders expected. Stakeholders will remain informed through updates related to Ruby's reorganization.

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• KMI will continue operations without interruption for customers.

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• Ruby Pipeline has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial distress.
• The filing is a response to an upcoming debt repayment obligation.

HOUSTON, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ruby Pipeline, L.L.C. (Ruby), a natural gas pipeline joint venture between Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) and Pembina Pipeline Corporation (NYSE: PBA) that extends from Wyoming to Oregon, filed to reorganize under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in response to an upcoming debt repayment obligation. In recent months, the joint venture owners have been working diligently with Ruby's bondholders in an effort to work out a mutually satisfactory resolution. While those efforts will continue, Ruby's current financial condition necessitates this filing.

KMI will continue to operate the pipeline as chapter 11 permits daily operations to continue. Ruby's customers should notice no difference in its operations.

We will continue to keep Ruby's customers and other stakeholders informed of developments relating to Ruby's reorganization process. The voluntary petition was filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in Wilmington. The case number is 22-10278. Additional information regarding Ruby's petition and claim procedures is available through the following website: https://cases.primeclerk.com/rubypipeline.

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SOURCE Ruby Pipeline, L.L.C.

FAQ

What is the reason for Ruby Pipeline's Chapter 11 filing?

Ruby Pipeline filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to an upcoming debt repayment obligation.

Who operates Ruby Pipeline after the bankruptcy filing?

Kinder Morgan will continue to operate Ruby Pipeline during the Chapter 11 process.

Where was Ruby Pipeline's bankruptcy petition filed?

The bankruptcy petition was filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

How will Ruby Pipeline's bankruptcy affect its customers?

There will be no operational differences for Ruby's customers during the bankruptcy proceedings.

What is the case number for Ruby Pipeline's bankruptcy filing?

The case number is 22-10278.