Kinetik appoints Craig Harris to Board of Directors
Kinetik Holdings Inc. has appointed Craig Harris to its Board of Directors, effective June 23, 2026. Harris brings over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, including a recent role as Senior Managing Director at Blackstone’s credit business. The company expects his strategic perspective to aid in its growth and value creation objectives.

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Kinetik Holdings Inc. has appointed Craig Harris to its Board of Directors, effective June 23, 2026. The addition of Harris aims to strengthen the board with his extensive experience in the midstream industry and strategic perspective as the company advances its growth objectives.
Craig Harris possesses over 30 years of experience in the energy industry, spanning engineering, operations, business development, and corporate strategy. From October 2022 to March 2026, he served as a Senior Managing Director within Blackstone’s credit business. His previous leadership roles include positions at 3Bear Energy, Enable Midstream Partners, Columbia Midstream Group, and El Paso Corporation. Harris holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University and Vanderbilt University, respectively.
Jamie Welch, President & CEO of Kinetik, stated that Harris's proven leadership and strategic background will be valuable to the board. Welch emphasized the expectation that Harris's insights will contribute to Kinetik's value creation goals. Harris expressed his honor in joining the board, noting his appreciation for Kinetik's integrated platform and strategic positioning in the market.
About Kinetik Holdings Inc.
Kinetik operates as a fully integrated, pure-play, Permian-to-Gulf Coast midstream C-corporation in the Delaware Basin. Headquartered in Houston and Midland, Texas, the company provides gathering, transportation, compression, processing, and treating services for natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, and water producers.
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