SMLP
- Summit Midstream Partners, LP
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Overview
Company Summary
Summit Midstream Partners, LP (SMLP) is a company that operates in the energy infrastructure sector. As a midstream energy company, SMLP provides critical services and infrastructure to facilitate the transportation, storage, and marketing of natural gas, crude oil, and other related products.
SMLP primarily focuses on gathering, processing, and treating natural gas, as well as crude oil and water-related services. They own and operate a network of gathering pipelines, processing plants, storage facilities, and transportation assets, which form an integrated system connecting upstream energy producers to downstream markets.
Gathering pipelines are the arteries of SMLP's operations, collecting natural gas and crude oil from production wells for further processing and transportation. Processing plants are utilized to separate impurities from natural gas, making it suitable for commercial use. Treating natural gas involves removing impurities such as sulfur and carbon dioxide, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
The infrastructure owned and operated by SMLP also includes storage facilities where natural gas and crude oil can be temporally held for future use or to stabilize fluctuations in supply and demand. Additionally, they offer water-related services such as wastewater gathering, disposal, and recycling.
By providing these vital midstream services, Summit Midstream Partners helps to bridge the gap between energy producers and end-users, contributing to a reliable and efficient energy supply chain. They operate primarily in the United States, serving various regions with extensive energy production and consumption.