---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-25-147051"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "EPD"
cik: "0001061219"
company_name: "ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P."
filed_at: "2025-06-25T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-18T18:55:32.926517+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BIS restricts EPD's ethane exports to China; loading allowed but not offloading

## Summary
- BIS letter dated June 25, 2025 imposes license requirement on ethane exports to China or Chinese military end users under EAR Section 744.21(b).
- Enterprise Products can load, transport, and anchor ethane vessels with intent for China, but cannot offload or deliver to China without further BIS authorization.
- Prohibition includes off-loading at Chinese ports and delivering to intermediate, ultimate consignees or end users in China.
- Contact David Johnston at (202) 482-4875 for questions regarding the authorization requirement.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-147051
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: EPD
- cik: 0001061219
- company_name: ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P.
- filed_at: 2025-06-25T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1061219/000119312525147051/0001193125-25-147051-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1061219/000119312525147051/d34679d8k.htm

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