Aug 25 (Reuters) - WhiteWater and its partners have

reached a final investment decision to move ahead with the

construction of the Eiger Express Pipeline, the infrastructure

firm said on Monday.

The Eiger Express Pipeline is designed to transport up to

2.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcfpd) of natural gas through

about 450 miles of 42-inch pipeline from the Permian Basin to

the Katy area in Texas.

WhiteWater and midstream companies MPLX LP ( MPLX ), ONEOK ( OKE )

and Enbridge ( ENB ), through their Matterhorn joint

venture, reached the decision after securing sufficient

transportation deals with primarily investment grade shippers.

Midstream companies typically reach a final investment

decision on projects once they have secured enough supply deals

to obtain the necessary financing for construction.

The pipeline will be constructed and operated by

WhiteWater and is expected to be in service in mid-2028.