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...
Energy Investing Showdown: Midstream/MLPs vs. Majors vs. Broader Energy
Investors often ask us how midstream compares to other common energy holdings. Today, we compare MLPs and midstream with the majors and broader energy both quantitatively and qualitatively to help...
PAA Investor Day Recap: What to PAAy Attention to
Bonus Post! On Tuesday, Plains All American (PAA) hosted its annual investor day in New York City. Today, we take a look at some of the major talking points of the afternoon, including the Red Oak...
MLPs: Come for the Yield, Stay for the Total Return
For MLPs, the paradigm has shifted from focusing primarily on distribution growth to more of a total-return focus, as financial flexibility, self-funding equity, and capital discipline become greater...
2019 Midstream Mid-Year Update Video
In this mid-year video update, we recap midstream’s strong start to 2019 and discuss what may be in store for this summer. Before you head out for vacation, watch this short video (only 3 minutes!)...
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...