The JV will invest in wet-gas handling and dry gas infrastructures to serve the Marcellus and Utica Shale wells in the area.
Three Rivers Midstream company has entered into a long-term and fee-based gathering and processing agreement for Shell’s production in the area, including about 275,000 dedicated acres.
Shell and Williams’ JV is also planning to enter into agreements with other producers in the liquids-rich areas of Northeast Ohio.
Williams Partners general partner, chief executive officer Alan Armstrong said, "This new joint venture builds on our strategy of creating large-scale infrastructure solutions that will provide Shell and other producers with access to the best markets for their natural gas and natural gas liquids, whether they be in the Northeast or the Gulf Coast."
The JV is considering building a 200 million cubic feet per day cryogenic gas processing plant and other related facilities.
The initial plant is expected to begin services by second quarter 2015.
