Aris Merger and New Processing Train Strengthen Western Midstream (WES) Dividend

Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:WES) is one of the 11 Best Energy Dividend Stocks to Invest in.

The company strengthens its position in the market with the acquisition of Aris Water Solutions and the sanctioning of the second train.

The growth-oriented master limited partnership Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:WES) owns, operates, acquires, and develops midstream energy assets. Based in Texas, the company focuses on gathering, compressing, processing, and transporting natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). Its assets are located in the Rocky Mountains and the Texas-New Mexico border region.

On August 6, 2025, Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:WES) announced a merger agreement with Aris Water Solutions. The value of the merger stands at $2 billion, and the company is expecting to complete it in Q4 2025. With this acquisition, the company strengthens its position as a leading midstream water services provider in the Delaware Basin. The annualized cost synergies that the company anticipates are $40 million. The boards of directors of both companies have approved the merger.

Also, based on the second quarter earnings call released on August 7, 2025, Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:WES) has sanctioned a second train at the North Loving natural gas processing plant. The move aims to increase capacity and assist future growth. Alongside these notable strategic moves, the company currently offers a dividend yield of 9.49%, backed by a payout ratio of 108.77%.

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