U.S. oil refiner Phillips 66 said on Monday it will acquire various pipelines and distribution systems from Ares-backed pipeline operator EPIC NGL in an all-cash deal for $2.2 billion, as it seeks to prop its natural gas liquid bet.

Phillips 66 to expand Permian Basin midstream business with $2.2B acquisition of EPIC NGL, boosting pipeline capacity and connecting production to Gulf Coast refiners.

Phillips 66 to acquire EPIC NGL business for $2.2 billion in cash. Assets include fractionators, pipelines, and plans for expansion, increasing earnings per share.

Phillips 66 said it would buy a Texas network of natural gas liquids pipelines and processing facilities from Epic NGL for $2.2 billion.

Phillips 66 has signed a deal to acquire EPIC Y-Grade GP LLC and EPIC Y-Grade LP for $2.2 billion, expanding its midstream footprint in the Permian Basin. The two, part of EPIC Consolidated Operations LLC, own natural gas liquids (NGL) pipelines, fractionation facilities and distribution systems.