Cardinal Midstream Funding, Investors & Competitors

Cardinal Midstream has raised $750M across 3 funding rounds, most recently a $300M undisclosed-stage round in April 2022.

Last Cardinal Midstream funding round

$300M

Undisclosed stage · Apr 2022

Cumulative funding Cardinal Midstream raised

$750M

across 3 funding rounds

Key investors in Cardinal Midstream

  • EnCap Flatrock Midstream

Cardinal Midstream Overview

About Cardinal Midstream

Cardinal Midstream Partners is a Dallas, Texas-based midstream energy company founded in 2022 by industry veterans led by CEO Doug Dormer. It pursues acquisition and development opportunities in North American basins, focused on natural gas gathering and processing infrastructure as well as carbon capture and sequestration. The company's assets include pipeline and processing facilities in the Delaware Basin of west Texas and New Mexico, acquired and expanded to support growing regional natural gas production.


Founded

2008

HQ

United StatesUnited States

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Usage-based

Cardinal Midstream Funding History

Cardinal Midstream has raised a total of $750M across 3 funding rounds.

Cardinal Midstream's first fundraising round was a $200M undisclosed-stage round in May 2013. The most recent completed round was a $300M undisclosed-stage round in April 2022.

Cardinal Midstream funding rounds

Cardinal Midstream funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedDeal Summary
Apr 2022Undisclosed stageEnCap Flatrock Midstream (lead)$300MCardinal Midstream Partners, a newly-formed independent midstream company based in Dallas, Texas, was founded in early 2022 by industry veterans led by CEO Doug Dormer to pursue acquisition and development opportunities in prolific North American basins, focusing on natural gas gathering and processing as well as carbon capture and sequestration. On April 21, 2022, Cardinal secured an initial capital commitment of $300 million from EnCap Flatrock Midstream, marking the firm's first investment from its EFM Fund IV, a $3.25 billion fund managed alongside EnCap Investments. This equity commitment enabled Cardinal's debut transaction in November 2022, acquiring Medallion Midstream's Delaware Basin natural gas gathering and processing business through a one-step auction, including 80 miles of gathering pipelines and a processing facility with 140 million cubic feet per day capacity in Reeves and Loving counties, west Texas. The assets were marketed on north of $30 million in projected 2023 EBITDA, with transaction multiples reportedly in line with recent deals at 7 to 8 times EBITDA, though specific terms were undisclosed. EnCap Flatrock, formed in 2008 and managing nearly $9 billion in commitments, has a longstanding relationship with Dormer, having backed his prior team since the fund's inception. Post-acquisition, Cardinal expanded operations, closing the Medallion deal formally in early 2023 and executing multiple pipeline and compressor station expansions. By October 2025, the company announced further growth, including a 200 MMcf/d expansion at the Milagro Plant in Eddy County, New Mexico, and a 220 MMcf/d addition to its Pecos River Processing Complex in Loving County, Texas, set for early 2026 completion, boosting total capacity to 360 MMcf/d. These projects support escalating Delaware Basin production, positioning Cardinal as a key midstream provider amid sustained upstream growth and demand for natural gas infrastructure.
May 2017Undisclosed stageEnCap Flatrock Midstream (lead)$250MCardinal Midstream announced the formation of Cardinal Midstream III, LLC on May 31, 2017, backed by a $250 million equity commitment from EnCap Flatrock Midstream to support growth and development of its core midstream business, focusing on acquisitions and opportunities in conventional and unconventional resource plays across North America, particularly expanding gathering footprint in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. This marked the third partnership between Cardinal and EnCap Flatrock, following prior successes including Cardinal Midstream's sale of assets in the Arkoma Woodford Shale for $600 million to Atlas Pipeline Partners in December 2012, and Cardinal Midstream II's sales of natural gas gathering systems in Appalachia to Energy Transfer Partners in March 2017 and DTE Pipeline Company in June 2018. Cardinal's leadership, including Chairman and CEO Doug Dormer, highlighted the experienced team and operational track record positioning the platform for growth through multiple industry cycles. EnCap Flatrock Managing Partner Billy Lemmons emphasized the long successful relationship and Cardinal's understanding of producer needs with operational excellence. The equity commitment was structured with legal advice from Mack Matheson & Marchesoni PLLC for Cardinal and Thompson & Knight LLP for EnCap Flatrock. This 2017 round followed the recent sale of Cardinal PA system assets to Energy Transfer Partners, enabling focus on new basins. Note that later in 2022, a new entity named Cardinal Midstream Partners (distinct from Cardinal Midstream III) secured a $300 million initial capital commitment from EnCap Flatrock Midstream, led by the same CEO Doug Dormer, targeting natural gas gathering, processing, and carbon capture in prolific basins, with subsequent acquisition of Medallion Midstream's Delaware Basin assets. EnCap Flatrock, formed in 2008, manages significant commitments for midstream infrastructure.
May 2013Undisclosed stageEnCap Flatrock Midstream (lead)$200MCardinal Midstream II, LLC secured a $200 million equity commitment from EnCap Flatrock Midstream on May 14, 2013, to support midstream development opportunities in conventional and unconventional resource plays across North America, focusing on Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. The company was founded in 2008 with an initial $75 million equity commitment from EnCap Investments L.P. and EnCap Flatrock Midstream, increased to $280 million in 2010. Prior to this round, Cardinal had acquired and developed a natural gas gathering, treating, and processing system in the Arkoma Woodford Shale, selling all midstream assets and its natural gas contract treating business to Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. for $600 million in 2012. Led by experienced executives including Doug Dormer, the Cardinal team emphasized rapid response to producers' midstream needs and a proven operational track record. EnCap Flatrock Managing Partner Dennis Jaggi highlighted the team's deep expertise in upstream and midstream sectors. This commitment marked continued partnership with EnCap Flatrock, positioning Cardinal for growth post its prior asset sale. Subsequent rounds include a $250 million commitment for Cardinal Midstream III in 2017 and a $300 million initial commitment for Cardinal Midstream Partners, all backed by EnCap Flatrock Midstream, indicating ongoing collaboration in natural gas gathering, processing, and related infrastructure.

Who has invested in Cardinal Midstream?

1 investor has backed Cardinal Midstream across its funding rounds, including EnCap Flatrock Midstream.

Lead investors include EnCap Flatrock Midstream.


Cardinal Midstream Investors

Investors in Cardinal Midstream by funding rounds participated
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Acquisitions by Cardinal Midstream

Cardinal Midstream has acquired 1 company to date.

Last acquisition by Cardinal Midstream was on November 2nd 2022. Cardinal Midstream acquired Medallion (natural gas gathering and processing unit) for undisclosed valuation.


Latest Acquisitions by Cardinal Midstream

Medallion (natural gas gathering and processing unit)
Description
Medallion is a natural gas gathering and processing unit operating in the Permian Basin, providing midstream services including pipeline transportation, compression, and fractionation. It collects production from wells in the Delaware Basin, delivering to major pipelines like Waha Hub for processing into residue gas and natural gas liquids.
HQ CountryUnited States
HQ City
Dallas, TX
Deal Date2 Nov 2022
Valuationundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Cardinal Midstream Competitors

Cardinal Midstream competitors include listed companies like Enbridge, Williams Companies, Enterprise Products and Energy Transfer, and private ones like QGC and Hyundai Oilbank.

Public and private companies comparable to Cardinal Midstream
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
EnbridgeCanadaCanadaPublicly listed$47B$15B$109B3.6x
Williams CompaniesUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$12B$7.4B$88B9.8x
Enterprise ProductsUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$53B$9.6B$83B1.9x
Energy TransferUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$86B$15B$72B1.5x
QGCAustraliaBrisbanePrivate--$9.5B-
Hyundai OilbankSouth KoreaCheongjuPrivate$18B-$8.8B0.5x

Cardinal Midstream Public Comps

Cardinal Midstream is still privately-owned, but its public comps include Aramco, ExxonMobil, Chevron, PetroChina, Shell, TotalEnergies, Reliance Industries, ConocoPhillips, CNOOC and China Shenhua Energy.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Aramco$446B$213B3.9x3.7x8.2x7.1x
ExxonMobil$324B$68B2.2x1.8x10.5x8.0x
Chevron$184B$41B2.4x2.0x10.8x7.2x
PetroChina$427B$70B0.8x0.7x4.7x4.4x
Shell$267B$55B1.2x1.0x5.8x4.5x
TotalEnergies$182B$38B1.3x1.2x6.3x5.0x
Reliance Industries$110B$20B1.9x1.7x10.4x10.3x
ConocoPhillips$59B$25B3.0x2.6x7.0x5.8x

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Common questions about Cardinal Midstream

When was Cardinal Midstream founded?Cardinal Midstream was founded in 2008.
Where is Cardinal Midstream headquartered?Cardinal Midstream is headquartered in United States.
Is Cardinal Midstream publicly listed?No, Cardinal Midstream is a private, VC-backed company.
How much funding has Cardinal Midstream raised?Cardinal Midstream has raised $750M across 3 funding rounds.
What was Cardinal Midstream's last funding round?Cardinal Midstream's last funding round was a $300M undisclosed-stage round in April 2022, led by EnCap Flatrock Midstream.
Who are Cardinal Midstream's investors?Cardinal Midstream's investors include EnCap Flatrock Midstream.
Which companies are comparable to Cardinal Midstream?Companies comparable to Cardinal Midstream include Enbridge, Williams Companies, Enterprise Products, Energy Transfer, QGC and Hyundai Oilbank.
How many companies has Cardinal Midstream acquired?Cardinal Midstream has acquired 1 company, including Medallion (natural gas gathering and processing unit).

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