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Energy Transfer/Sunoco Foundation's $200,000 grant expands commitment to North Texas families facing hunger. Funding and volunteer support accelerate North Texas Food Bank's effort to meet rising hunger needs across the region. Dallas, TX, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) received a $200,000 grant from the Energy Transfer/Sunoco Foundation, continuing a long-standing partnership dedicated to reducing food insecurity across the region. Energy Transfer was recently honored as Corporation of the Year at NTFB's 19th Annual Golden Fork Awards, recognizing 14 years of partnership and nearly 4.5 million meals provided to children, seniors, and families experiencing hunger in North Texas. The company's support has surpassed $1.5 million and includes sponsoring three food delivery trucks. In 2025, Energy Transfer also contributed an additional $50,000 to support families affected by the government shutdown, and employees regularly volunteer in NTFB's warehouse. "Our team believes deeply in showing up for the communities where we live and work," said Tom Long, co-Chief Executive Officer of Energy Transfer. "Food is the most basic building block for a healthy, stable life. When families don't have to worry about their next meal, everything else becomes more possible. Supporting the North Texas Food Bank is one of the most meaningful ways we can help strengthen our community, and we're proud to stand alongside them year after year." "The Energy Transfer/Sunoco Foundation continues to be a powerful force for good in North Texas," said Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank. "Their generosity fuels our ability to reach more families, and their hands-on involvement shows what true partnership looks like. When organizations step forward with this level of commitment, it creates real momentum toward a hunger-free community." The need for food assistance remains significant. A recent Feeding America study found that Texas has the largest population of food-insecure individuals in the nation, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area ranks fourth among U.S. metro areas for food insecurity. Within NTFB's 12-county service area, approximately 800,000 neighbors, including more than 290,000 children, face hunger. Mackie McCrea, co-Chief Executive Officer at Energy Transfer, noted that addressing food insecurity will remain a priority for the company. "When people have access to food, they have the foundation to learn, work, and care for their families. I'm incredibly proud of our employees who give their time and energy to support this mission. Their enthusiasm reminds me that compassion is contagious," said McCrea. About North Texas Food Bank North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a leading nonprofit organization that fights hunger and provides children, seniors and families in North Texas access to nutritious food. For over 40 years, we have been at the forefront of hunger relief, committed to ensuring that no one in our community lacks access to healthy food. Our extensive network of 500 food pantries and organizations, volunteers, and donors enables us to deliver more than 141 million meals last year to those in need. Beyond just addressing hunger, we focus on nourishing lives by offering nutrition education, investing in our network partners, innovating solutions to eliminate hunger and advocating for policies that tackle the root causes of food insecurity. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, highlighting our strong governance, integrity, and financial stability. As a proud member of Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger relief network, we are committed to ensuring everyone in North Texas has the nourishment needed to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. For more information, visit http://www.ntfb.org/ or connect with us on social media @NorthTexasFoodBank. About Energy Transfer Energy Transfer is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America specializing in the transportation, storage and terminalling of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil and refined products. The company has more than 140,000 miles of pipelines and related assets traversing 44 states with international offices in Shanghai and Panama City, Panama. Attachments

Kelcy Warren voices confidence in oil and gas future. While much of the public conversation around energy focuses on wind farms, solar panels and battery storage, Kelcy Warren used a recent interview to make the case that oil and gas are not going anywhere. The Energy Transfer executive chairman offered his view during a Hart Energy LIVE conversation tied to the company's Houston based 50th anniversary Hall of Fame event. A Blunt Take on a Familiar Debate Warren was asked what advice he had for young people following the energy business, and he used the question to address a broader argument he clearly hears often. He told Hart Energy staff member Jordan Soto that claims about the industry quietly transitioning away from oil and gas amount to nonsense, and he encouraged readers not to accept that framing at face value. Kelcy Warren's answer carried the tone of someone who has fielded the same question many times and grown tired of hedged responses to it. Betting on Continuity Rather than describing a company adjusting to outside pressure, Warren described one intent on continuing much as it always has. He said Energy Transfer will not run from criticism aimed at fossil fuels, choosing instead to keep its focus on the business it already knows well. Kelcy Warren framed that steadiness as an advantage rather than a liability, suggesting that companies chasing every shift in public sentiment lose sight of what has made them successful. His comments landed at an event meant to celebrate fifty years of energy coverage, giving them added weight as a statement about where the industry, and his corner of it in particular, expects to stand for years to come. It was a short answer, but one delivered with the kind of certainty that has defined much of his long career running pipeline infrastructure across the country. See related link for more information.

Inside Climate News: Energy Transfer/Sunoco files lawsuit to preempt criminal charges by PA Attorney General in Bucks County jet fuel pipeline spill, asks for state Clean Streams Law to be declared unconstitutional. On September 4, 2026, Inside Climate News reported Energy Transfer/Sunoco filed a lawsuit in Commonwealth Court in April seeking to preempt criminal charges by Pennsylvania Attorney General David Sunday over a jet fuel pipeline spill in Bucks County by declaring part of the state Clean Streams Law unconstitutional. Energy Transfer's objection to the law: Parties could be found guilty of an environmental crime even if their actions are accidental. Because one section of the law lacks what is called a "mens rea," or "guilty mind" provision, the company said, parties could face fines or imprisonment whether or not their actions were knowing and purposeful. "A lack of mens rea requirement here offends the principles of justice and does not provide adequate notice of the offending conduct that could form the basis for criminal liability," Energy Transfer's petition said. [Note: The federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration said its investigation into the pipeline leak so far shows the Energy Transfer pipeline may have been leaking for as long as 16 months, WHYY reported on February 28.] The court challenge comes before any charges have been filed against Energy Transfer. And it concerns both a law and a legal interpretation that may not be relevant to the criminal investigation the company and its subsidiary Sunoco now face over their Twin Oaks pipeline, said Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday in his Aug. 25 response to the lawsuit. Sunday urged the court to dismiss the lawsuit, which he characterized as an improper effort "to pre-empt an anticipated criminal proceeding." Instead of waiting to see if a case is filed and defending itself against whatever charges it faces, Sunday said Energy Transfer is seeking to get a court ruling in its favor - a declaratory judgment - in advance. "A criminal investigation is not a criminal charge, and a declaratory judgment cannot be used to substitute a defense against a criminal charge," Sunday said in his brief. Neither Energy Transfer nor its lawyers immediately responded to a request for comment on the case, nor did Sunday's office. Click Here to read the entire article Prior Criminal Convictions/Penalities On August 5, 2022, EnergyTransfer, Sunoco, ETC Northeast Pipeline LLC were convicted of criminal charges related to their conduct during the construction of two major pipelines in Pennsylvania that resulted in a catastrophic explosion of the Revolution Pipeline in Beaver County and contaminated water supplies related to the Mariner East Pipelines. Read more here. Energy Transfer/Sunoco have been fined a total of over $48.1 million for multiple, serious violations related to the construction of the Mariner East Pipelines and the Revolution Pipelines starting in 2018 that resulted in an explosion, contamination of water supplies, pollution of the Marsh Creek State Park lake and the lake at the Raystown Lake Recreation Area. In 2018, DEP imposed an unprecedented block on issuing any new permits to Energy Transfer/Sunoco until the company resolves multiple environmental violations and adopts policies that require compliance with the state's environmental laws and regulations. Read more here. Frustration by the flagrant violations of environmental laws and the inability of current state law to prevent damage caused by Energy Transfer/Sunoco pipeline construction related to the Mariner East Pipeline can be illustrated by a 2018 quote from Republican Sen. Don White (Indiana County) at a Senate Committee meeting- "We should be able to deal with that company and put them out of business." Read more here. The Public Utility Commission fined Energy Transfer/Sunoco $1 million for violations related to the Revolution Pipeline explosion. Read more here. In 2020, the PUC imposed a $200,000 penalty on Energy Transfer/Sunoco related to integrity testing of the Mariner East Pipeline 1. Read more here. New Companies In July 2026, the Energy Transfer pipeline company asked the Public Utility Commission to dissolve the Sunoco Pipeline Company and transfer its assets to two new companies. (formal notice) One new company- Energy Transfer NE NGL Pipelines LLC - would own and operate the troubled Mariner East Pipelines and other pipelines carrying natural gas liquids. A second company- Energy Transfer RP Pipelines LLC- would own and operate the pipelines carrying refined petroleum products. Read more here. The Bucks County Incident On January 31, 2025, Energy Transfer/Sunoco confirmed that its pipeline had leaked petroleum, initially contaminating seven wells in the Mt. Eyre Manor neighborhood in Upper Makefield Township. The federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration said its investigation into the pipeline leak so far shows it may have been leaking for as long as 16 months, WHYY reported on February 28. Third-party environmental consultants - working under DEP oversight - have conducted water tests at impacted homes, testing well water for petroleum contamination. Treatment systems have been installed at 112 residences, seven of which had results above drinking water standards for petroleum products and with detectable contamination at other residences. Treatment systems are scheduled to be installed at many other homes. The point-of-entry treatment (POET) filtration systems that have been installed are designed to remove all contaminants from drinking water, ensuring residents can have access to clean water in their homes. On March 6, 2025, the Shapiro Administration issued an order directing Energy Transfer to continue providing bottled water to affected residents and sample and maintain the treatment systems that have been installed on homes. Additionally, DEP required Energy Transfer to submit a long-term cleanup plan and set up a way for affected residents and the community to access cleanup plans. On March 14, 2025 the Bucks County Courier Times reported the Pennsylvania Attorney General has opened an investigation into potential environmental crimes related to the Energy Transfer/Sunoco pipeline that leaked petroleum into household wells in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County. Read more here. Visit DEP's Upper Makefield Pipeline webpage for more information on the response to the spill. (Map: Pipeline spill area of investigation.) PA Oil & Gas Industry, Public Notice Dashboards: - Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Snapshot - August 29 to Sept. 4 [PaEN]