Houston-New York Colonial Pipeline Included in $9 Billion Deal
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners acquires Colonial Enterprises, featuring the 5,500-mile Colonial Pipeline.
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Alpharetta, GA — Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP announced on April 3, 2025, a $9 billion deal to acquire Colonial Enterprises, which includes the Colonial Pipeline, a 5,500-mile system connecting Houston to New York and one of the largest refined products pipelines in the U.S. The transaction, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, marks a significant shift for the pipeline, founded in 1962 and currently owned by five stakeholders, including Shell, Koch, KKR, IFM Investors, and CDPQ.
The Details:
Deal Value: Brookfield’s acquisition of Colonial Enterprises is valued at $9 billion, with Brookfield investing $500 million in equity.
Pipeline Reach: The Colonial Pipeline spans 5,500 miles, transporting gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel from Houston to New York.
Ownership Shift: Shell, holding a 16.125% stake, will sell its share for $1.45 billion, focusing on performance and simplification.
Timeline: The deal awaits regulatory approval, targeting a Q4 2025 closure.
Why It Matters:
This acquisition bolsters Brookfield’s U.S. infrastructure portfolio, ensuring continued fuel transport capacity for the East Coast.
The Catch:
Regulatory hurdles could delay the deal—stay tuned for updates.
Bottom Line:
Brookfield’s $9 billion Colonial Pipeline deal strengthens Texas’s role in national energy infrastructure.