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As Capex Rises, Midstream/MLP FCF Yields Stay Positive
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Midstream/MLP FCF Yields Stay Positive as Capex Rises

  • Midstream/MLPs have been generating significant free cash flow (FCF) in recent years, and with...
2024's Robustness Added to by Midstream/MLP 4Q Buybacks
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Midstream/MLP 4Q Buybacks Add to Robust 2024

  • Six constituents in the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) spent a combined $740...
4Q24 Midstream/MLP Dividend Recap: Growth Continues
Energy Infrastructure Channel

4Q24 Midstream/MLP Dividend Recap: Growth Continues

  • On a year-over-year basis, more than 80% of the Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) by...
NGLs a Growth Driver for Midstream
Energy Infrastructure Channel

NGLs: The Other Growth Driver for Midstream

  • The natural gas liquid (NGL) value chain represents multiple touchpoints for midstream,...
DeepSeek Hits Midstream; AI Is Wildcard for Gas Demand
Energy Infrastructure Channel

DeepSeek Hits Midstream; AI = Wildcard for Gas Demand

  • DeepSeek news weighed on midstream names that have discussed supplying data centers, as the...
In Texas, Natural Gas Pipeline Capacity Ramps Up
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Natural Gas Pipeline Capacity Ramping Up in Texas

  • Continued growth in Permian natural gas production will require incremental takeaway, with a few...
2024 Midstream M&A Recap: Focus on Permian & Gas
Energy Infrastructure Channel

2024 Midstream M&A Recap: Permian & Gas in Focus

  • In 2024, M&A activity in the energy infrastructure space was concentrated in the Permian...
Midstream/MLP 3Q24 : Familiar Names Lead
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Midstream/MLP 3Q24 Buybacks: Familiar Names Lead

  • Six constituents in the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) spent a combined $650...
3Q24: A Strong Quarter for Midstream/MLP Payouts
Energy Infrastructure Channel

3Q24: Another Strong Quarter for Midstream/MLP Payouts

  • On a year-over-year basis, more than 95% of the Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) by...
Meet the New Canadian Midstream Name
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Meet the New Canadian Name in Midstream

Midstream spinoffs from producer, utility, or refiner parents were common in the past, though the...

This Energy Subsector Is Up Over 20% YTD
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Which Energy Subsector Is Up Over 20% YTD?

  • Midstream/MLPs have seen strong performance this year. The Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index...
Try Midstream/MLPs for Income as Rates Fall
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Looking for Income as Rates Fall? Try Midstream/MLPs

Higher interest rates since 2022 have made it easier to find yield. However, as the Fed recently...

LNG Tailwind for US Natural Gas Intact
Energy Infrastructure Channel

LNG Tailwind for US Natural Gas Intact as Projects Progress

  • The US became the world’s largest exporter of LNG in 2023, and export capacity is set to...
Pipelines Set to Expand With Successful Open Seasons
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Pipelines Set to Expand Amid Successful Open Seasons

  • Pipelines represent significant undertakings, and firm customer commitments are needed before...
Over $1 Billion Total Midstream/MLPs Repurchases in Q2
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Total Midstream/MLPs Repurchases Top $1 Billion in 2Q24

  • Five constituents in the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) spent a combined $1.02...
2Q24 Midstream Dividend Recap: MLPs Driving Growth
Energy Infrastructure Channel

2Q24 Midstream Dividend Recap: MLPs Drive Growth

  • On a year-over-year basis, more than 90% of the Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) by...
Road to 2050: Midstream Eyes Net-Zero Targets
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Road to 2050: Midstream Eyes Net-Zero Targets

  • Midstream is generally a small component of overall energy sector greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...
Reflecting on 2024 US Energy Independence
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Reflecting on US Energy Independence in 2024

  • The U.S. has been energy independent since 2019, when it became a net energy exporter for the...
Midstream/MLPs Generate Sustained Free Cash Flow
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Midstream/MLPs See Sustained Free Cash Flow

  • Midstream/MLPs have been generating significant free cash flow (FCF) in recent years, with...
Midstream/MLP Buybacks Rebounded in 1Q24
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Midstream/MLP Buybacks Rebounded in 1Q24

  • Six constituents in the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) spent a combined $1.49...
1Q24 Midstream/MLP Dividends: Growth Story Still Intact
Energy Infrastructure Channel

1Q24 Midstream/MLP Dividends: Growth Story Intact

  • On a year-over-year basis, nearly 95% of the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) by...
U.S. LNG Export Capacity to Rise 80% by 2028
Energy Infrastructure Channel

U.S. LNG Export Capacity to Rise 80% by 2028

  • Growing liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity in recent years has helped the U.S. become...
AI Adds to Positive Natural Gas Outlook
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Midstream/MLPs: AI Adds to Positive Natural Gas Outlook

  • The recent growth in artificial intelligence (AI) is creating increased demand for data centers,...
As Hydrogen Picks Up Steam, Midstream Can Help
Energy Infrastructure Channel

As Hydrogen Picks Up Steam, Midstream Can Help

Summary

  • Hydrogen has long been conceptualized as the energy of the future given its small carbon...
Midstream Investing in NGLs Amid Record Exports
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Midstream Investing in NGLs Amid Record Exports

  • Production of natural gas liquids (NGLs) has grown over the past decade, and strong...
Permian Gas Fuels Midstream/MLP Investments
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Permian Gas Fuels Midstream/MLP Investments

  • Under pressure from low prices, overall natural gas production in the US is now expected to...
2024 EBITDA Guidance: Midstream/MLPs See Growth
Energy Infrastructure Channel

2024 EBITDA Guidance: Midstream/MLPs See Growth

  • Generally, midstream companies are forecasting modest EBITDA growth in 2024 consistent with the...
4Q23 Ends Solid Year for Midstream/MLP Buybacks
Energy Infrastructure Channel

4Q23 Caps Solid Year for Midstream/MLP Buybacks

  • Six energy infrastructure companies collectively spent $692 million in buybacks in 4Q23,...
4Q23 Midstream/MLP Dividend Recap: Growth Continues
Energy Infrastructure Channel

4Q23 Midstream/MLP Dividend Recap: The Growth Continues

  • Midstream/MLPs continue to generate free cash flow and are returning excess cash to investors...
Midstream Connects US Gas With Growing Mexican Demand
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Midstream Connects US Gas With Growing Mexican Demand

  • Natural gas pipeline exports from the US to Mexico have increased significantly as Mexican...
Midstream Positions for Ballooning U.S. LNG Exports
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Midstream Positions for Ballooning U.S. LNG Exports

Summary

  • U.S. LNG export capacity set to increase by 80% to 24.9 billion cubic feet per day...
Led by MLPs, Midstream Is Energy Bright Spot in 2023
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Led by MLPs, Midstream Is Energy Bright Spot in 2023

Summary

  • Midstream/MLPs have outperformed the broader energy sector so far this year as weaker...
2023's Top 4 Energy Infrastructure Research Themes
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Top 4 Energy Infrastructure Research Themes in 2023

The most-read energy infrastructure research from 2023 tended to include both timely developments...

Midstream/MLPs Raise the Bar With Lower Leverage
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Midstream/MLPs Raising the Bar With Lower Leverage

  • Midstream’s improved balance sheets and lower leverage ratios have been one of the benefits of...
Canadian LNG Projects Advance to Meet Demand
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Canadian LNG Projects Advance to Meet Asian Demand

  • The coast of British Columbia is seeing a significant build-out of LNG infrastructure, with four...
3Q23 Midstream/MLP Buybacks: C-Corps Remain More Active
Energy Infrastructure Channel

3Q23 Midstream/MLP Buybacks: C-Corps Remain More Active

  • Six constituents in the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) spent a combined $745...
3Q23 Midstream Recap: MLPs Bring the Growth
Energy Infrastructure Channel

3Q23 Midstream Dividend Recap: MLPs Bring the Growth

  • Strong dividend growth trends for energy infrastructure companies continued in 3Q23,...
Examining Midstream/MLP Dividend Growth by Company
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Examining Midstream/MLP Dividend Growth by Company

  • Significant free cash flow generation across midstream has helped support dividend growth.
  • ...
Midstream Sees Strong Free Cash Flow Generation in 2023
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Midstream Sees Strong Free Cash Flow Generation in 2023

  • After years of hefty spending to facilitate tremendous US energy production growth, midstream...
Midstream Buybacks Grew in 2Q23
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Midstream Buybacks Grew in 2Q23

  • Nine constituents in the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) spent a combined $1.1...
Natural Gas Drives Permian Pipeline Growth
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Natural Gas Drives Permian Pipeline Growth

  • As oil production in the Permian has increased, natural gas production has also seen significant...
Propane Aids in Fueling Midstream/MLP Growth
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Propane Helps Fuel Midstream/MLP Growth

Summary

  • As production of oil and natural gas in the U.S. has grown, so has the production of...
2022’s Inflation's Silver Lining for Midstream/MLPs
Energy Infrastructure Channel

2022’s Inflation's Silver Lining for Midstream/MLPs

  • Many liquids pipelines adjust their fees each July 1 based on the Federal Energy Regulatory...
Midstream Has A Growing Role in Clean Hydrogen
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Midstream’s Growing Role in Clean Hydrogen

As the world pursues cleaner energy sources, demand for alternative fuels such as hydrogen will...

LNG, NGLs, M&A, and the IRA: Midstream Growth Outlook
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Midstream Growth Outlook: LNG, NGLs, M&A and the IRA

  • The US has become an important global supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and natural gas...
1Q23 MLP/Midstream Payouts Are Solid as Equities Wobble
Energy Infrastructure Channel

1Q23 MLP/Midstream Payouts Are Solid as Equities Wobble

  • On a year-over-year basis, over 90% of the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) by...
New Lease on Life: Offshore Oil Production & Midstream
Energy Infrastructure Channel

New Lease on Life: Offshore Oil Production & Midstream

  • The Gulf of Mexico is the second-largest oil-producing area in the United States behind Texas...
The Fastest-Growing Hydrocarbon You Haven't Heard Of
Energy Infrastructure Channel

The Fastest-Growing Hydrocarbon You Haven't Heard Of

Summary:

  • US demand for ethane, a natural gas liquid used as a feedstock in plastics...
4Q22 Caps a Strong Year for Midstream/MLP Buybacks
Energy Infrastructure Channel

4Q22 Caps a Strong Year for Midstream/MLP Buybacks

Summary

  • Ten energy infrastructure companies collectively spent over $1.4 billion on buybacks in...
4Q22 Midstream/MLP Dividends: Growth Continues
Energy Infrastructure Channel

4Q22 Midstream/MLP Dividends: Growth Continues

Summary

  • Midstream/MLPs are using their free cash flow to increase their dividends and repurchase...
Exchange 2023 Recap: U.S. Energy at a Crossroads
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Exchange 2023 Recap: U.S. Energy at a Crossroads

Summary

  • The oil macro in 2023 will likely be heavily influenced by headlines related to Russian...
Midstream Primed for More M&A After a Busy 2022?
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Midstream Primed for More M&A After a Busy 2022?

Summary:

  • The energy infrastructure space was arguably ripe for M&A after the pandemic slowed...
What Is Next for the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve?
Energy Infrastructure Channel

What Is Next for the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve?

Summary

  • The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) was founded in the wake of the 1973-74 oil...