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Trinity Gas Storage and Intercontinental Exchange to Launch New Trading Points

Trinity Gas Storage, an independent gas storage company based in the United States, announced its partnership with the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), a leading energy derivatives exchange. This collaboration will introduce two new trading points at Trinity's Bethel facility in East Texas, slated to begin operations on October 1, 2025.

These trading points are named Trinity Gas (inj) - for storage injections - and Trinity Gas (w/d) - for withdrawals. This development aims to enhance the flexibility and liquidity of the natural gas market in the region, allowing various market participants, including power producers, utilities, and those involved in high-demand sectors such as digital economy and artificial intelligence, to directly transact natural gas.

The Trinity facility is strategically connected to several major pipelines, including Atmos, Momentum, and Comstock, with plans for additional interconnections to Enterprise and Calpine pipelines in the future. Trinity’s CEO, Jim Goetz, emphasized the significance of this milestone in strengthening the energy infrastructure necessary for meeting the increasing energy demands in Texas and the entire nation. By establishing centralized and transparent trading points, Trinity aims to offer greater options, improved price discovery, and overall efficiency for its customers. This initiative positions Trinity as a critical hub for natural gas trading within the state.

Since launching operations in January, Trinity has diligently worked to optimize the Bethel facility, which is designed to cater to its expanding and diverse customer base. The company also envisions further expansions to better accommodate regional energy needs, with further announcements expected soon.

David Griesinger, Director of Commercial Operations at Trinity, shared insights about their future vision, stating that the ongoing Phase II expansion and upcoming interconnections are essential steps toward transforming Bethel into one of Texas's most liquid and strategically significant natural gas hubs. The establishment of these ICE trading points is regarded as the first crucial advancement in realizing this vision by facilitating greater value capture and flow optimization for buyers and sellers.

The introduction of these trading points will not only create a new marketplace but also reaffirm East Texas's growing importance as a significant corridor for natural gas supply and demand. ICE and Trinity have collaborated with their customer base to develop trading points reflective of successful models implemented at other major hubs, ensuring that adoption and usability are optimized from the outset.

With ICE managing over 250 physical natural gas markets across various regions in the U.S., this collaboration is poised to further elevate the service offering at Trinity’s Bethel facility, making it a vital player in the natural gas market. Investors and market participants are encouraged to engage and explore the opportunities presented by this newly launched trading infrastructure as the energy sector continues to evolve.

For further information about this initiative, interested parties can reach out to David Griesinger or Michael Stanzel, and media inquiries can be directed to Elizabeth Caldwell. This strategic partnership between Trinity Gas Storage and the Intercontinental Exchange marks a significant step forward in enhancing energy security and market efficiency in the region.