First Steps: Introducing ESG Issues in Midstream
With ESG gaining traction broadly among the investment community, discussions around ESG have also become more prevalent in the midstream space. This piece discusses the current state of ESG within...
2019 Midstream Summer Recap Video
With the dog days of summer coming to a close, what should midstream and MLP investors know before we head into the fall? Watch this short video for a recap of 2Q19 results, recent M&A activity,...
MLP Structural Simplifications: Part 2 – IDR Eliminations
In recent years, we’ve seen MLPs move to eliminate IDRs, as several management teams have acknowledged that IDR structures become unsustainable over time. In today’s post, we look at how IDR...
What Happened in October: for MLPs, Money Talks and BS Walks
October was all about MLP cash: who increased distributions, who kept them flat, who didn’t increase as much as expected, and through it all, investor expectations mattered more than numbers.
The Upside of MLP Distribution Cuts
Growing distributions were once a cornerstone of the MLP story. As times have changed, many investors have begun putting more emphasis on balance sheet stability and conservatism. Is distribution...
Finding Value in MLP IDRs
IDR elimination has been the latest trend in MLP simplification. The value investors (and GPs) place on them depends on the individual company and its outlook. Sometimes free is the right price.