Michael Laitkep is an Energy Research Analyst at Alerian, which equips investors to make informed decisions about energy infrastructure and Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). Mr. Laitkep seeks to promote understanding of the Alerian Index Series and support broader understanding of the role that midstream assets play in North American energy markets. Mr. Laitkep previously worked as an Investment Operations Associate at Capital Group in Los Angeles. Mr. Laitkep earned his B.A. in Plan II Honors and his B.B.A. in Finance from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin.
Examining Midstream Contracts Amid Slowing Volumes
Alerian examines midstream contracts and expirations amid declining volumes and macro headwinds for the space.
Midstream at the Midpoint: Where We’ve Been and What’s Next
Despite the downturn in both energy and broader markets in the first quarter, midstream has rallied significantly in the last few months off all-time lows seen in mid-March. Today’s research note...
NGL Update: How Are Macro Headwinds Impacting Midstream?
Natural gas liquids (NGLs) have grown in importance for midstream in recent years as US production has accelerated, but how does declining energy production in the US impact the outlook for NGLs? Are...
LNG Update: What Do Recent Headwinds Mean for US Projects?
US liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports started the year out strong, reaching a record high of more than 8 billion cubic feet per day in January in spite of ongoing headwinds to prices that have...
1Q20 MLP/Midstream Dividend Recap: Putting Cuts in Context
Amid commodity price volatility and depressed demand related to COVID-19, what happened to midstream distributions and dividends for 1Q20? Today’s piece details 1Q20 dividend trends across midstream...
Recapping Recent Midstream Debt Issuances
Despite the challenging environment, several companies have issued new debt or entered into new credit facility agreements in recent weeks. Today’s Insights at a Glance looks at midstream’s ability to...