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...
MLP and Energy Infrastructure Conference 2019: M&A, Attracting Generalists, and More
Last week, we attended the 2019 MLP and Energy Infrastructure Conference (MEIC) hosted by the Master Limited Partnership Association. In today’s post, we discuss our main takeaways from the...
Private Equity Continues to Bet Big on Midstream
Private equity involvement in energy infrastructure is nothing new, but private equity funds have shown considerable interest in midstream so far this year. Today, we will examine the positives and...
When Winning Isn’t Everything: Midstream Project Returns and Why They Matter More
The focus on returns is prevalent across the energy sector as investors desire capital discipline and growth backed by solid returns instead of just growth at any cost. Today, we will frame what...
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...