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Matador's San Mateo agrees US$752m deal for Cardinal Midstream

The Permian joint venture lifts its gas processing capacity above 1 bcf a day and gives EnCap Flatrock an exit.

M&A News deals deskEnergy / Midstream · United States, Americas29 Jun 2026

San Mateo Midstream, the Matador Resources-led joint venture, agreed on 29 June to acquire Cardinal Midstream Partners' Delaware Basin operating subsidiaries for $752m in cash.

Cardinal Midstream Partners website: cardinalmidstream.com

Why San Mateo Midstream (Matador Resources / Five Point Infrastructure JV) is buying Cardinal Midstream Partners (operating subsidiaries)

Matador said the deal adds complementary midstream assets, third-party customers and volumes, and improves flow assurance for Matador and San Mateo's customers.

Deal terms and financing

The price is payable in cash. After the deal San Mateo's designed gas processing capacity exceeds 1 bcf/d and its gathering network exceeds 800 miles, according to Oil & Gas Journal.

Regulatory approvals and timing

Closing was expected on or before 31 July 2026. Matador's second-quarter report said the transaction closed on 31 July.

Market context

San Mateo is owned 51% by Matador and 49% by an affiliate of Five Point Infrastructure. Cardinal was backed by EnCap Flatrock Midstream, Dakota reported.

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