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Earlier this month, I participated in a thought-provoking panel discussion on North American energy connectivity at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ third annual Texas-Mexico Energy Trade Forum, co-sponsored by the Dallas Fed Global Institute and Southern Methodist University Mission Foods Texas-Mexico Center. The scale of cross‑border energy flows between the U.S. and Mexico is significant. Today, roughly 75% of Mexico's natural gas demand is met by U.S. pipeline imports, and 70% of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel consumed in Mexico originates from U.S. facilities. In total, that energy trade represents approximately $60 billion annually, and it relies on American infrastructure and the people who operate it safely and reliably, around the clock. These points paint a clear picture – one that was reiterated throughout the day in Dallas – reliable energy requires stable trade policies, disciplined capital investment and a shared commitment to the infrastructure that connects our two economies. From my seat at ONEOK, I shared a midstream perspective on the role U.S. pipeline networks play in supporting regional energy reliability. Examples include assets like our Roadrunner pipeline that delivers up to 570 million cubic feet per day of natural gas to Mexico’s growing markets via an international border-crossing connection, or the refined products that we help deliver via strategically located shipping corridors. Taken together, the discussion reinforced that cross‑border energy connectivity works best when infrastructure is planned for the long term and operated safely, reliably and sustainably. Thank you to our event hosts and my fellow panelists Alberto De La Pena and Andrew Zoeller for a thoughtful discussion moderated by Garrett Golding. I’m proud to represent ONEOK and my colleagues who keep our critical energy moving every day. #Energy #Infrastructure #Midstream #USMexicoTrade

“Connection turns possibility into real-world impact.” That concept was front and center at ONEOK’s most recent Town Hall, broadcast from our Dallas office, as well as at our Bridgeport, Texas, site visit that followed. In both moments, I was reminded that our role in the world’s energy system is fundamentally about connection: connecting people to purpose, connecting supply to demand and connecting communities to the reliable energy they count on every day. Connection is what also makes the Dallas-Fort Worth area a strategic link in ONEOK’s value chain. It is where multiple systems converge and multiple energy products change hands on their way downstream. From gathering and processing to pipelines, terminals and other midstream logistical coordination, our presence in this vibrant area remains instrumental in linking durable supply basins to high-value markets. Connection is also a defining feature of our operations, and our Bridgeport team brings that to life every day.  We had the opportunity to visit the Bridgeport facility, and I want to thank the team for hosting us and sharing their work up close. What stood out immediately was the tenure and depth of experience across the team, along with the pride they take in operating and maintaining these assets safely and reliably. That pride and commitment run deep, often across generations. And that level of unwavering dedication, paired with thoughtful, forward-focused investment is what enables us to continue to deliver the critical forms of energy needed today and position us for what’s next, including progressing natural gas gathering and processing while advancing lower-carbon solutions through active CCSU operations. Above all, it’s our people who make those connections meaningful. Thank you to our 6,000 employees, whose dedication keeps the world’s energy in motion. #Energy #Infrastructure #People #EnergySecurity