Bye, Bye, Bye (MLPs) Revisited: MLP Consolidation Entering Late Innings
Since we last discussed MLP consolidation, significant headway has been made in terms of transaction announcements. We provide an update to the three parts of our series from this summer – who’s...
MLPs and Midstream: Defense Wins in a Tough Oil Tape
Today, we look at MLP and midstream performance relative to crude and other sectors of energy as oil prices have retreated. We also discuss some of the tailwinds working in midstream’s favor and...
3Q18 MLP Distribution Recap: With 3Q Cuts Behind Us, How Will Current Trends Affect Future Distributions?
While many MLPs in the AMZ and AMZI grew their distributions for 3Q18, there were five distribution cuts, including a modest cut from a variable distribution MLP and a backdoor cut.
Midstream 3Q18 Preview: Key Topics for Earnings Calls
With energy and midstream earnings season around the corner, we look at key themes that will likely be topics of interest on 3Q18 calls for the midstream space.
Midstream vs. Upstream: A Tale of Two Market Reactions to Rising Capex
In the wake of the oil downturn, capital discipline has come into focus for MLPs and E&Ps. Despite this emphasis, several MLPs and E&Ps raised guidance for 2018 capital expenditures with their 2Q18...
MLP Distribution Coverage: How and Why It’s Changed
How has distribution coverage changed over time, and what factors have impacted coverage? Today, we look at historical coverage ratios for the current constituents of the AMZI index and takeaways from...