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2026 Midstream M&A Flows
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2026 Midstream M&A: Deal Flow Slows

North American midstream M&A activity has slowed into 2026 relative to 2025. For many...

Robust Gas Backlogs Drive Growth Visibility
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Midstream: Robust Gas Backlogs Drive Growth Visibility

North American natural gas demand is poised for a historic increase driven by growth in liquefied...

1Q26 Midstream Buybacks: Steady Start
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1Q26 Midstream/MLP Buybacks: Steady Start to Year

  • Six constituents in the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) spent a combined $818...
Midstream Growth Trend Continues
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1Q26 MLP/Midstream Dividends: Growth Trend Continues

  • On a year-over-year basis, 96.0% of the Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) by weighting have...
2025 MLP/Midstream Total Shareholder Yields Rise
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MLP/Midstream 2025 Total Shareholder Yields Rise

  • By combining buyback and dividend yields, investors can get a better sense of total shareholder...
2025 Midstream/MLP Leverage Ratios Indicate Flexibility
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2025 Midstream/MLP Leverage Ratios Signal Flexibility

  • Financial strength and flexibility remain defining features of the midstream sector, with the...
Surging U.S. Power Needs Drive Gas Infrastructure Opportunity
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Surging U.S. Power Needs Drive Gas Infrastructure Opportunity

  • Driven by broad electrification, industrial onshoring, and an unprecedented AI data center...
4Q25 Caps Record Year for Midstream Buybacks
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Strong 4Q25 Caps Record Year for Midstream/MLP Buybacks

  • Eight constituents in the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) spent a combined $1.31...
Growth in 4Q25 Midstream/MLP Dividends
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Broad-Based Growth in 4Q25 Midstream/MLP Dividends

  • On a year-over-year basis, 92.7% of the Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) by weighting have...
Midstream and Rising Canadian Production & Exports
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Midstream and Rising Canadian Production & Exports

  • Canada’s long-term strategy to expand into Asian markets is advancing rapidly, backed by...
Despite 4Q25 Headwinds U.S. LNG Exports Surge
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U.S. LNG Exports Surge Despite 4Q25 Headwinds

  • U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports surged 24% to a record 14.6 Bcf/d in 2025, while...
EBITDA Guidance Reinforces Stability
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2026 EBITDA Guidance Reinforces Midstream Stability

  • Midstream guidance for 2026 so far reflects expectations for mid-single-digit percentage EBITDA...
Breaking Down Midstream/MLP Performance
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Breaking Down Midstream/MLP Performance for 2025

  • Midstream energy infrastructure tracked broader energy performance in 2025, delivering positive...
2025's Top Energy Infrastructure Research
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Top-Read Energy Infrastructure Research in 2025

This recap curates the top five most-read stories of 2025, highlighting how midstream companies...

Pipeline Revival Sparked by Power Crunch
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Power Crunch Sparks Northeast Gas Pipeline Revival

  • Record high winter electricity costs and voter frustration in the Northeast have triggered a...
Midstream/MLP 3Q25 Buybacks Reached Record Level
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Midstream/MLP 3Q25 Buybacks Surged to Record Level

  • Eight constituents in the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) spent a combined $1.59...
IEA Report Highlights U.S. Midstream Tailwinds
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IEA Report Highlights Tailwinds for U.S. Midstream

  • The IEA’s 2025 World Energy Outlook projects more resilient global crude oil demand than...
3Q25 Midstream/MLP Dividends: Payouts Remain Strong
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3Q25 Midstream/MLP Dividends: Payouts Stay Strong

  • On a year-over-year basis, 96.4% of the Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) by weighting have...
California Refinery Closures Spur New Pipelines
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CA Refinery Closures Spur New Pipelines

  • Refineries convert crude oil into essential products, primarily transportation fuels like...
Strong Credit Ratings Stand Out in Midstream/MLPs
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Strong Credit Ratings Dominate Midstream/MLPs

  • An investment-grade credit rating materially lowers the cost of debt needed to fund large-scale...
Permian Powers Midstream Growth From Well to Water
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Permian Powers Midstream Growth From Well to Water

  • The U.S. has become the largest global exporter of natural gas liquids (NGLs) due to robust...
Inside Venture Global's LNG Strategy
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Inside Venture Global's LNG Strategy

  • Venture Global (VG) is a rapidly expanding U.S. LNG producer that uses an innovative modular...
Midstream/MLP Free Cash Flow Yields Remain Strong
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Midstream/MLP Free Cash Flow Yields Still Strong

  • The substantial and steady free cash flow (FCF) generated by midstream MLPs and C-Corps sets...
Midstream Leans Into AI Data Center Boom
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Midstream Leans Into AI Data Center Boom

  • The boom in artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented demand for energy to power new,...
Assessing the Next Wave of U.S. LNG Export Projects
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Sizing Up the Next Wave of U.S. LNG Export Projects

  • A wave of sanctioned projects is set to expand U.S. LNG export capacity by 75% by 2030, driven...