In the second episode of Today & Tomorrow, the new thought leadership series from Phillips 66, Public Affairs Sr. Advisor, Public Affairs, Allison Stowe sits down with Don Baldridge, executive vice president of midstream and chemicals, to discuss how Phillips 66 Midstream is fueling growth and innovation across the company.

From new projects to expanded capabilities, Don shares how the Midstream organization is connecting energy from the wellhead to the market more efficiently than ever, detailing moves that have strengthened the company’s NGL platform and highlighting the path forward for continued progress.

View the full conversation to hear how Midstream is powering progress today — positioning Phillips 66 for the energy landscape of tomorrow.

The power of connection

See how the recent partnership with Kinder Morgan is connecting the Midcontinent to the West, as Don details the Western Gateway Pipeline — forging new pathways for American-produced fuels.

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From wellhead to market

Hear how strategic acquisitions and system expansion are shaping the next phase of growth for Phillips 66 Midstream.

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What’s next?

Get a look into the next phase for Phillips 66 Midstream — expanding processing capacity, optimizing flow and leveraging the company’s unmatched integration to deliver long-term value.

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A proposed new corridor could open a vital connection between Midcontinent refineries and growing markets in Arizona and California.

Phillips 66 Pipeline and Kinder Morgan have announced the launch of a binding open season for transportation service on the Western Gateway Pipeline, a newly proposed refined products system.

This project aims to enhance energy reliability and address growing demand across the West.

Western Gateway is a joint industry solution that brings together two leading midstream operators to establish a new corridor for refined products from St. Louis to California.

“It’s a powerful example of how the industry can collaborate to strengthen energy reliability and meet growing demand across the West,” said Don Baldridge, Phillips 66 executive vice president of midstream and chemicals.

“The collaboration is also benefited by utilizing existing pipeline infrastructure to provide a comprehensive supply solution for the West that meets current demand and sets the foundation for future growth,” said Mike Garthwaite, Kinder Morgan president of products pipelines.

The project would combine new-build pipeline from Borger, Texas, to Phoenix, Arizona, with a reversal of Kinder Morgan’s existing Santa Fe Pacific Products (SFPP) West Line (which currently flows from Colton, California to Phoenix) to enable east-to-west flows into California. The Phillips 66 Gold Pipeline, which currently flows from Borger to St. Louis, will also be reversed to move Midcontinent barrels toward Borger and into the Western Gateway system.

The proposed Western Gateway project combines new and existing infrastructure to create an efficient and scalable corridor that addresses growing Arizona demand and anticipated California supply constraints.

“This project is about more than barrels — it’s about building resilience.

By connecting our midcontinent Refineries to Kinder Morgan’s Arizona and California terminals, we’re creating a corridor that’s not only efficient but scalable, with further optionality into Nevada.”

Michael Andrew – Managing director of midstream commercial and business development

“That optionality and scalability which allows barrels to move beyond the Phoenix market is what sets this project apart from other announced projects to Phoenix,” said Mike Garthwaite. 

The pipeline will be capable of supplying up to 200,000 barrels per day of Midcontinent refined products into Arizona, replacing volumes currently sourced from California and increasing supply availability for in-state markets.

Phillips 66 will lead construction of the new pipeline and Kinder Morgan will have primary operating responsibility.

“Western Gateway will be built with the same rigor and care that reflect our core values — delivering safe, reliable fuel across the region,” said Bill Johnson, vice president of midstream operations. “Safety is where we begin, and it guides every decision we make.”

Kinder Morgan Products Pipelines Chief Operating Officer Josh Etzel added, “Our role in the Western Gateway Pipeline reflects our commitment to developing and operating reliable energy infrastructure with the highest standards of safety and performance. We’re proud to bring our proven expertise to a project that will enhance energy access and resilience across the Southwest and California.”

Western Gateway is expected to be completed by 2029, pending the receipt of all permits and regulatory approvals.

“This is a step toward securing reliable energy for the West,” Baldridge said. “Western Gateway is a testament to our ability to integrate assets, collaborate across the industry and deliver solutions that meet growing demand while minimizing risk.”

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Phillips 66 received the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) 2024 Distinguished Pipeline Safety Award in the Large Operator category, marking a repeat win for its commitment to safe operations.

This recognition underscores the company’s dedication to safety, innovation and operational excellence, reflecting the hard work of its teams in prioritizing safe practices across the board.

“This shows that achieving this award is not just achievable — it’s repeatable,” said Don Baldridge, executive vice president, Midstream and Chemicals. “It reflects the intentional work across our operations to prioritize safety, improve performance and adopt innovative solutions.”

Bill Johnson, vice president Midstream Operations, accepted the award and emphasized the collective effort behind the recognition. “This award belongs to our entire team. It reflects the daily commitment of the people in the field and in the control rooms who make safety the foundation of everything we do.”

Highlights of 2024 performance:

• 50% reduction in injuries from serious incidents due to an increased focus on higher-risk activities, proactive intervention and learning from previous incidents.
• 36% reduction in total vehicle accidents, driven by enhanced driver safety programs and real-time monitoring.
• Continued improvement in pipeline safety, with a reduction in the number of pipeline incidents and barrels released per thousand miles.
• Zero incidents impacting people and the environment (IPEs) — a significant milestone in Phillips 66’s commitment to operational excellence.
• Deployment of advanced technologies, including real-time transient modeling and next-generation leak detection systems, which have substantially decreased the risk of pipeline failures and leaks.

In addition to these safety performance improvements, Phillips 66 was recognized for the implementation of API’s Recommended Practice 1185 through its Midstream Public Engagement Guidelines and Assessment Tools, reinforcing trust and transparency with stakeholders.

“Safety is a choice we make every day — and results like this show what’s possible when we stay focused on what matters most, including how we engage with the communities and stakeholders who count on us to operate responsibly,” said Baldridge.

Visit the Phillips 66 Midstream operations page to learn about their assets, operations and public safety programs. See the official API announcement for the full list of 2024 Distinguished Pipeline Safety Award recipients.

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“This transaction strengthens our position as a leading integrated downstream energy provider,” he said. “We are evolving our portfolio and enhancing our ability to provide seamless and efficient delivery of energy products. Phillips 66 will offer producers comprehensive flow assurance while advancing a strategy that is expected to deliver attractive returns and create long-term value for our shareholders.”

It provides comprehensive market access from Corpus Christi to Mont Belvieu, ensuring reliable flow for producer customers and aligning with Phillips 66’s target of $4.5 billion in adjusted EBITDA by 2027.

With any acquisition, smooth integration is crucial for long-term success. Baldridge said some of the key priorities he will be watching for include maintaining safe, reliable operations and engaging employees throughout the transition.

“Fortunately, we have a track record of being able to do this,” Baldridge said. “With the DCP acquisition several years ago, the Pinnacle acquisition last year, we have built this muscle. We know how to do this, but it does take a lot of focus.”

Phillips 66’s integrated model offers high-value, low-cost services, leveraging its global presence to capture growth opportunities for customers.

To listen to 5 Questions with Don Baldridge, watch the video below.

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Phillips 66’s Midstream organization is more than 3,500 employees strong, doubling in size over 18 months and adding $644 million to the company’s third-quarter earnings.

“Safety, reliability and earnings are all coming together consistently in Midstream, and that’s a testament to the caliber of our people and alignment to our corporate strategy,” said Bill Johnson, Vice President of Midstream Operations.

Midstream’s success and transformation stem from portfolio optimization, disciplined cost management and hard work from dedicated individuals across the business to drive operational synergies. The goal: capitalize on rising U.S. production and increasing global demand for liquid petroleum gases.

“We see a lot of growth opportunities in the NGL value chain,” said Don Baldridge, Executive Vice President of Midstream and Chemicals. “We’re well positioned to expand our presence in this area.”

Key acquisitions like DCP Midstream LP in 2023 and Pinnacle Midstream in 2024 have contributed to the company’s wellhead-to-market strategy. Several divestitures have also shaped the business into what it is today, including the sale of the company’s 25% interest in the Rockies Express Pipeline to Tallgrass Energy LP for $1.275 billion. These transactions are a significant part of the company’s $3 billion asset divestiture commitment, with $2.7 billion already delivered.

“When an asset is worth more to another company than it is to us, that’s when we consider divestment,” said Baldridge. “We want to retain or acquire assets that best integrate with our existing downstream infrastructure and support our NGL value chain.”

That’s why the Pinnacle acquisition makes sense, adding a 220 MMCFD gas plant and 80 miles of gathering pipeline to complement Phillips 66’s existing regional footprint and providing a platform for growth in the NGL-rich Permian Basin. The business is already planning a follow-on processing plant expansion, which is expected to be completed in mid-2025.

“Reliability is key to staying competitive,” said Michael Andrew, Managing Director, Midstream Commercial and BD. “Our recent strategic moves help us get the right products to the right market reliably and efficiently.”

As Midstream grows its portfolio, it’s also capturing synergies. It exceeded its target of $400 million in run-rate synergies from the DCP integration and is on track to achieve more than $55 million in run-rate savings through Business Transformation efforts.

“Our teams have seized opportunities to do things differently and more efficiently to capture value,” said Michelle Hilger, GM, Technical Services and Innovation, Midstream Operations. “We pursue continuous improvement as a core part of our culture.”

In addition to capturing the growing NGL market, Phillips 66’s Midstream business is vital in the safe transportation and logistics of refined products to meet gasoline demand. With a fully integrated Midstream value chain, including a robust Chemicals business, Baldridge invites anyone interested in the future of energy to explore career opportunities at Phillips 66.  

“With avenues into crude and clean products, NGLs, gas processing and chemicals, we have diverse career opportunities,” said Baldridge. “We need talented people up and down our value chain to help us meet the energy demands of the future and grow together.”

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Sweeny Refinery Emergency Response Security Team Lead Ronnie Thompson, Sweeny Refinery Heavy Equipment operators, and Midstream Field Technician James Christian provided response assistance to the accident at State Highway 35 and FM 1459 in Brazoria County. Christian was on the scene as a member of the Sweeny Fire & Rescue volunteer department.

The 18-wheeler was overturned in a steep ditch with the driver pinned inside. Emergency responders used a heavy-duty wrecker for more than an hour to try to extract the driver, but they were unsuccessful. Emergency responders reached out to Thompson to request assistance of a crane to get the vehicle upright. Sweeny Refinery crane operators were on the scene within 10 minutes of approval. With the help of the crane, the driver was rescued and responsive. He was life-flighted to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston and is expected to recover.

Through the swift intervention of a trained network of local emergency responders, our Sweeny Complex Emergency Response Team and Sweeny Refinery Heavy Equipment operators, a man will return home.

“We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our employees and the local responders for the critical role they played in this response and saving a life,” said Todd Denton, Phillips 66 Senior Vice President of Health, Safety and Environment and Field Operations Support. “This is a great example of how our ongoing training and collaboration with local response teams keeps our community safer.”

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Last summer, Phillips 66 moved to bolster its Midstream business by announcing its intention to acquire DCP Midstream. Following the acquisition’s completion in June that increased Phillips 66’s economic interest in DCP to 87%, the company is well on its way toward establishing a leading, large-scale wellhead-to-market natural gas liquids business.

“Phillips 66 now participates in every step along the entire NGL value chain,” said Ben Hur, vice president of Midstream Commercial & Business Development. “This integrated system captures more value, enhances reliability and provides much-needed flexibility to producers.”

Indeed, the additional economic interest that Phillips 66 has acquired in DCP, which includes 5.5 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas processing capacity, is expected to generate an incremental $1 billion plus annually to Phillips 66’s adjusted EBITDA.

What’s more, Phillips 66 expects NGL production to grow by 1.3 million barrels per day by the end of the decade, a faster pace than crude oil. The continuing growth of petrochemicals supports growing demand for advantaged U.S.-based natural gas and NGLs.

Phillips 66 already had a robust pipeline system, much of it connected to its refineries. But DCP offers a strong natural gas and NGL footprint in gathering, processing, logistics and marketing across key basins. Those assets feed the Sweeny Hub, a world-class NGL complex that includes four fractionators, cavern storage and export docks.

NGL production is largely focused on the Permian Basin, where gross natural gas production reached a record high of 21.1 billion cubic feet per day in 2022, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. DCP’s footprint gives Phillips 66 an advantaged position with producers not only in the Permian, but also in the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin of northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming.

Phillips 66 is continuing to combine assets, talent and best practices from both companies into one operating model — a big task but one made easier because of similar values and cultures, said Bill Johnson, a legacy DCP employee who now serves as vice president of Midstream Operations.

To date, the integration teams have identified over $400 million of commercial and operating synergies that they expect to capture by 2025, up from $300 million earlier this year, said Michelle Hilger, general manager of Technology & Operational Services.

“With assets as our foundation and operational excellence as our compass, our people are delivering results and unlocking the full value of this integrated business,” said Johnson.

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The achievement marks the first time an organization has won in the large-operator category for three consecutive years. The wholly owned midstream subsidiary of Phillips 66 received the award for its safety performance in 2022, which included a record-low three-year total recordable incident rate of 0.08, two consecutive years without a lost workday case injury, and its second-best TRIR.

“It’s no coincidence that Midstream continues to outperform in this space,” said Tim Roberts, Executive Vice President of Midstream and Chemicals. “It’s because of the Midstream employees who take safety seriously and have made it part of their core values and culture. This is their award.”

In 2022, Midstream built on its culture of operating excellence by strengthening employee and contractor safety performance, including increasing hazard awareness, adding employee safety improvement teams and enhancing the contractor safety program.

“It takes a village,” said Operations Center of Excellence Manager Stephanie Wilson, who accepted the award on the company’s behalf at API’s annual conference in Nashville. “At Phillips 66, some of our most transformative safety accomplishments have been, in part, the result of companies and individuals across the industry coming together to address industry challenges.”

API President and CEO Mike Sommers said API’s Pipeline Environmental Health and Safety Group uses the award to honor energy leaders developing new technologies and improvements to strengthen the industry’s license to operate. “Day in and day out, Phillips 66 Pipeline sets a higher standard for our industry with your team’s commitment to safety and development,” said Sommers.

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“This is an opportunity for us to build a full value chain to compete from wellhead to market,” Roberts said. “Now we can pick up a barrel from a producer and take it to Asia, Europe or Baytown, Texas.”

Roberts spoke on a keynote panel that headlined a feedstocks and refining integration track. The integration of DCP Midstream, a major processor of natural gas and one of the largest U.S. producers and marketers of NGLs, bolsters Phillips 66’s already strong position in the latter. NGLs, which include ethane, propane, butane and pentanes, are in-demand hydrocarbons for petrochemical production, home heating and cooking and fuel-blending. On the chemicals side, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Phillips 66’s joint venture with Chevron, is pursuing world-class projects in the Gulf Coast region and Qatar.

On the topic of lower-carbon opportunities, Roberts said Phillips 66 continues to study how to best leverage its core assets and expertise to potentially capture and sequester carbon dioxide, as well as produce hydrogen.

“We’re in the molecule management business,” he said. “We’re the logical entity to handle and produce them. We see the refining structure and the midstream space supporting those efforts.”

Roberts noted that pipelines are the safest form of transportation for hydrogen and CO₂, so there will be opportunities to convert underutilized infrastructure.

He is optimistic about NGL growth in the Permian Basin, where producers continue to optimize their acreage and where DCP Midstream has a strong presence.

While demand for liquid hydrocarbons will exist for a long time, companies such as Phillips 66 want to be part of a lower-carbon energy future.

“We’re looking for solutions,” said Roberts, who advocated for working constructively with government administrations and regulators on the path forward. “We believe we’re the right company and the right industry to bring those solutions.”

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The completion of the Clemens to Gregory pipeline project shows that Phillips 66 is a top-tier player in the rapidly growing natural gas liquids space.

Phillips 66 completed and commissioned the pipeline known as C2G late last year. The 155-mile, 16-inch bidirectional ethane pipeline connects the company’s Clemens Caverns to ExxonMobil and SABIC’s Gulf Coast Growth Ventures, or GCGV, petrochemical facility in Gregory, Texas. Ethane is an NGL and key feedstock in the petrochemical manufacturing of ethylene, a building block for plastics.

Phillips 66 won the bid to construct the pipeline in 2018. The project also included a contract in which Phillips 66 stores and provides ethane to GCGV.

“It was a big deal to win, especially at a time when the Sweeny Hub was still growing,” said NGL Asset Operations Managing Director Drew Creel. “It proved to the market that Phillips 66 is reliable enough for Exxon and SABIC to depend on us to supply their $7 billion project.”

The line’s bidirectional capability is a valuable asset, since it allows for added flexibility in the event of operational disruptions and the optionality to add more customers.   

“It essentially opened up a whole new market for us south of the Sweeny Hub,” said Creel.

The hub is a collection of assets along the U.S. Gulf Coast that includes an NGL fractionation complex at the Sweeny Refinery, underground storage caverns, the C2G pipeline and the nearby Phillips 66 Freeport LPG Export Terminal. Phillips 66 is currently constructing a fourth NGL fractionator at the complex.

The completion of the C2G Pipeline marks the latest accomplishment in the company’s NGL portfolio — a growth strategy for the company since future demand looks promising.

“Global chemicals have been pretty robust, and it’s expected to be going forward, so it will pull along NGL with it,” said Phillips 66 Executive Vice President of Midstream Tim Roberts. “We have a clear vision — we think NGL can continue to be a nice growth segment for us.”

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