01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed September 29, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Venture Global, Inc. (VG) reported in an 8-K filed September 29, 2025 that Blackfin Pipeline, LLC, a joint venture between the company and WhiteWater Development LLC, entered into senior secured credit facilities of up to $1.550 billiona on September 29, 2025.
The package consists of a $1.050 billionb term loan facility (TLB Facility), a delayed draw construction loan of up to $425 million convertible to a term loan (TLA Facility), and a revolving loan and letter of credit facility of up to $75 million. Proceeds will fund a portion of the development, construction and maintenance of an approximately 3.3 Bcf/d natural gas pipeline linking Colorado County to Jasper County in Texas (the Project), pay related fees and expenses, reimburse certain affiliates of the company for prior Project expenditures, and, for the revolver, cover working capital and certain reserve requirements and credit support obligations. The TLB Facility was drawn in full at closing and the TLA Facility was partially drawn.
The TLB Facility matures September 29, 2032, while the TLA and Revolving facilities mature September 29, 2030. Borrowings bear interest at Term SOFR plus an agreed margin or a Base Rate plus an agreed margin. The facilities are guaranteed by Blackfin Pipeline Pledgor, LLC and Blackfin Supply, LLC and secured by a first-priority lien on substantially all of the guarantors' assets and the equity interests in the borrower and Blackfin Supply, LLC.
The credit agreements contain customary covenants, including restrictions on indebtedness, liens, investments, fundamental changes, dispositions and distributions. The credit agreements are to be filed as an exhibit to the company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Blackfin Pipeline, LLC, a joint venture with WhiteWater Development LLC, entered into up to $1.550 billion of senior secured credit facilities on September 29, 2025.
- The package includes a $1.050 billion TLB term loan (fully drawn at closing), a up to $425 million TLA delayed draw construction loan, and a $75 million revolving facility.
- Proceeds will fund a portion of the approximately 3.3 Bcf/d natural gas pipeline from Colorado County to Jasper County, Texas, and reimburse certain affiliates for prior Project expenditures.
- Maturities are September 29, 2032 for the TLB Facility and September 29, 2030 for the TLA and Revolving Facilities.
- The TLB Facility may be prepaid without premium or penalty (subject to breakage fees) starting six months after closing; the TLA and Revolving Facilities may be repaid at any time without premium or penalty (subject to breakage fees).
- Obligations are guaranteed by Blackfin Pipeline Pledgor, LLC and Blackfin Supply, LLC and secured by a first-priority lien on substantially all guarantor assets and equity interests.
- The credit agreements will be filed as an exhibit to the company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much financing did the Blackfin Pipeline joint venture secure?
Blackfin Pipeline, LLC entered into senior secured credit facilities of up to $1.550 billion, comprising a $1.050 billion term loan, a delayed draw construction loan of up to $425 million, and a $75 million revolving loan and letter of credit facility.
What will the financing be used for?
Term loan and construction loan proceeds will fund part of the development, construction and maintenance of an approximately 3.3 Bcf/d natural gas pipeline linking Colorado County to Jasper County, Texas, plus related fees and expenses. A substantial part of the term loan proceeds will reimburse certain company affiliates for prior Project expenditures. Revolver proceeds are for working capital and reserve and credit support requirements.
When do the facilities mature?
The TLB Facility matures September 29, 2032. The TLA Facility and Revolving Facility mature September 29, 2030.
What interest rates apply and what security backs the loans?
Borrowings bear interest at Term SOFR plus an agreed margin or Base Rate plus an agreed margin. The loans are guaranteed by Blackfin Pipeline Pledgor, LLC and Blackfin Supply, LLC and secured by a first-priority lien on substantially all of the guarantors' assets and the equity interests in the borrower and Blackfin Supply, LLC.
Can the loans be prepaid early?
The TLB Facility may be repaid in whole or part without premium or penalty, subject to breakage fees, six months after closing. The TLA and Revolving Facilities may be repaid at any time without premium or penalty, subject to breakage fees.
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