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CenterPoint Energy, OGE Energy and ArcLight Capital Close on Midstream Partnership

Submitted by aburr on Sat, 2013-06-01 13:29

CenterPoint Energy, Inc., OGE Energy and ArcLight Capital Partners closed on the formation of the previously announced partnership that includes CenterPoint Energy's interstate pipelines and field services businesses and the midstream business of Enogex LLC. CenterPoint Energy, OGE Energy and ArcLight hold approximately 58.3 percent, 28.5 percent and 13.2 percent limited partner interests in the partnership, respectively.

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Byline: 

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Byline: 

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Buying Time

Buying Time

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Byline: 
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