U.S. oil refiner Phillips 66 said on Monday it would acquire various pipelines and distribution systems from Ares-backed EPIC NGL in an all-cash deal for $2.2 billion, as it seeks to expand its Permian presence.

Phillips 66 to expand Permian Basin midstream business with $2.2B acquisition of EPIC NGL, boosting pipeline capacity and connecting production to Gulf Coast refiners.

(Reuters) - U.S. oil refiner Phillips 66 said on Monday it will acquire EPIC Y-Grade GP and EPIC Y-Grade in an all-cash deal for $2.2 billion. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share upon close, it added.

U.S. oil refiner Phillips 66 said on Monday it will acquire various pipelines and distribution systems from Ares-backed pipeline operator EPIC NGL in an all-cash deal for $2.2 billion, as it seeks to prop its natural gas liquid bet.

Phillips 66 will buy EPIC NGL for $2.2 billion to help the Houston oil refiner grow its Permian midstream business.

Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) said Monday it agreed to acquire long-haul natural gas liquids pipeline owner EPIC NGL LP for $2.2B in cash, in a deal to help the refiner boost its Permian Basin midstream business.