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Intensity Infrastructure Partners, LLC and Rainbow Energy Center, LLC Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop a Natural Gas Pipeline Connecting North Dakota to Growth Opportunities from West to East

via Business Wire

Intensity Infrastructure Partners, LLC (“Intensity”), a Tulsa, OK-based leader in midstream infrastructure development, and Rainbow Energy Center, LLC (“Rainbow”), an independent power producer based in Bismarck, ND, today announced a partnership to develop a natural gas pipeline from the resource-rich Bakken to eastern North Dakota. This joint effort provides an opportunity for North Dakota to further utilize its natural resources within the state.

The pipeline will provide expanded takeaway capacity for associated natural gas produced in the Williston Basin. By enabling in-state processing and transportation of natural gas, the project will help reduce flaring, unlock new oil production, and generate increased tax revenues for the state of North Dakota.

“This project represents a long-term investment in North Dakota’s energy future,” said Stacy Tschider, CEO of Rainbow. “A pipeline of this size directly supports the state’s goals to grow all energy production responsibly while capturing greater economic value for our citizens.”

“We’re excited to work with Rainbow to enhance the state’s ability to monetize its natural gas resources locally,” said Joseph Griffin, CEO of Intensity. “The state has been seeking a project of this size with a customer like Rainbow for nearly a decade. We’re proud to be part of the solution to extend the longevity of the Bakken and create new opportunities for energy and agriculture across North Dakota.”

“Intensity’s project will support communities statewide and help ensure a stable, reliable energy future by distributing the abundant natural gas resources of western North Dakota across the state,” said Jeff Hume, Vice Chairman of Strategic Growth Initiatives at Continental Resources, Inc. “It marks a major milestone in strengthening North Dakota’s energy infrastructure.”

The project will be completed in two phases:

  • Phase I includes construction of 136 miles of 36-inch natural gas transmission pipeline, with a capacity of approximately 1,100,000 Dth/d, originating near Watford City, ND, and terminating near Washburn, ND.
  • Phase II extends the pipeline 208 miles from Washburn to Casselton, ND, with a 30-inch segment capable of transporting 430,000 Dth/d and providing access to numerous delivery points along the route.

The target in-service date is July 2029, though the timeline may be accelerated based on market demand and permitting progress. In anticipation of additional growth, the pipeline will reserve capacity for future, unannounced projects along the route.

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Intensity Infrastructure Partners, LLC is based in Tulsa, OK, and led by Joseph Griffin and Derek Gipson. The executive team brings a combined 145 years of experience across management, commercial operations, engineering, marketing, and construction for a broad range of midstream assets. The team has built over 2,000 miles of pipeline infrastructure in North Dakota alone, with a strong track record in the Permian Basin, Bakken Shale, Powder River Basin, and Mid-Continent plays. Intensity is supported by an equity commitment from EIV Capital, a Houston, Texas-based private equity firm specializing in providing growth equity to the North American energy industry.

Rainbow Energy Center, LLC is a privately held independent power producer headquartered in Bismarck, ND. Formed by longtime business partners, Rainbow acquired Coal Creek Station near Underwood, ND in May 2022. Since then, Rainbow has driven more than $250 million in investment at its energy park at Coal Creek Station, which anchors the company’s vision. With ongoing development of complementary electric generation resources, Rainbow is building a diverse energy campus to deliver reliable power from multiple generation sources.

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