ONEOK Announces Full Ownership of Delaware Basin JV for $940M

Core Insights - ONEOK, Inc. announced the acquisition of the remaining 49.9% interest in Delaware G&P LLC for $940 million, consisting of $530 million in cash and $410 million in common stock [1][11] - The Delaware Basin joint venture has a processing capacity of over 700 million cubic feet per day and is located in West Texas and New Mexico [2][11] - Following the acquisition, ONEOK will become the sole owner of the Delaware Basin JV by May 28, 2025 [2][11] Company Expansion and Strategy - ONEOK is actively expanding its operations through strategic acquisitions, which enhance geographic diversification, infrastructure integration, and fee-based earnings [3][11] - Recent acquisitions include Magellan Midstream Partners, Easton Energy's NGL pipelines, Medallion Midstream, and EnLink Midstream, which collectively strengthen ONEOK's position in the oil and natural gas pipeline sector [4][5][11] - These acquisitions are expected to generate significant cost savings and synergies, thereby improving profitability [6] Industry Context - Other companies in the oil and gas sector, such as Energy Transfer and TotalEnergies, are also pursuing growth through mergers and acquisitions, indicating a trend in the industry [7][9] - Energy Transfer's acquisition of WTG Midstream Holdings LLC expanded its gas gathering pipeline network by 6,000 miles [8] - Devon Energy's acquisition of Grayson Mill Energy significantly increased its net acre position and production volume in the Williston Basin [12] Stock Performance - ONEOK's stock has experienced a decline of 9.4% over the past three months, compared to a 5.7% decline in the industry [14]