Plains GP Holdings Secures New $2.7 Billion Revolving Credit Facility, Extending Maturity to 2031

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Plains GP Holdings has entered into a new $2.7 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility, replacing existing agreements and extending its maturity to June 2031, enhancing financial flexibility.

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• New Credit Facility Secured

  Plains GP Holdings' subsidiary, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA), entered into a new senior unsecured revolving credit facility with a committed borrowing capacity of $2.7 billion.

• Capacity Expansion Option

  The committed borrowing capacity may be increased at PAA's option to $4.0 billion, subject to obtaining additional lender commitments.

• Extended Maturity Date

  The new revolving credit agreement has a scheduled maturity date of June 12, 2031, providing long-term financial stability.

• Replaces Existing Facilities

  This new facility replaces PAA's Credit Agreement dated August 20, 2021, and Plains Marketing, L.P.'s Hedged Inventory Facility, both of which were terminated.

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This new credit facility provides Plains GP Holdings with substantial liquidity and financial flexibility, replacing older agreements with a larger capacity and a longer maturity. The $2.7 billion committed borrowing capacity, expandable to $4.0 billion, is significant relative to the company's market capitalization. This move follows a recent major asset sale and debt reduction, indicating a strengthened balance sheet and a proactive approach to capital management. The extended maturity to 2031 reduces near-term refinancing risk and supports general corporate purposes, including potential acquisitions.