MLP Consolidation Part 1: The Nearly Departed
Recent news flow has revived the MLP consolidation conversation, even as anticipated transactions have largely been completed. Which MLPs are going away, and which MLPs are potential consolidation...
Have MLPs and Midstream Actually Reduced Leverage?
Reducing leverage has been a theme across midstream for some time, but have midstream MLPs and C-Corporations actually delevered? Today, we examine leverage metrics from 2016 to 2018 for the current...
1Q19 MLP Distribution Recap: Outlook Improving in Spite of Cuts
Most AMZ and AMZI constituents grew their 1Q19 distributions sequentially and on a year-over-year basis. The 20% increase from Plains All American (PAA) helps soften the impact of...
Midstream Credit Ratings: Making the (Investment) Grade
Who is making the (investment) grade in midstream? Today, we look at credit ratings for the broad North American midstream universe as well as the weightings of companies with investment-grade credit...
US LNG Exports: The Who, What, Where of Projects and Why China Relations Matter
Today, we revisit US LNG exports. What projects are starting up in 2019-2020? What projects have been green lighted for construction or are nearing the start of construction? What about the impact of...
MLP 4Q18 Distribution Coverage … Now Featuring Payout Ratios!
Can MLPs afford their distributions? Today, we answer that question by looking at both distribution coverage for the traditional MLP investor and payout ratios for those wanting to evaluate MLPs with...