Midstream Business Magazine - March 2016
Cover Story
Diversify And Conquer
Many in the downstream seek an edge via a natural hedge and shop for assets in the midstream ... and vice versa.
Editor's Note
Well…
Conference conversations confirm optimism with a touch of realism.
Feature
Getting Underway
It could be the dawn of a better day: The industry’s crude oil export dream has come true. That changes things for both producers and the midstream—but by how much?
Keeping Top Talent
Management action in tough times can create a winning culture that assures key employees remain on the team.
Marcellus-Utica Midstream: ‘Help Is On The Way’
Conference speakers see midstream opportunity ahead for the big Appalachian plays.
Play Update: Core Strength
The oil and gas industry has been adjusting to a price downturn by dialing back on production and new projects, but the Niobrara remains a core region.
Profile: Bridging The Gap
Stone Bridge Energy Partners is taking midstream principles to the downstream as it aims to provide refiners with the perfect barrel at its Hazelwood Energy Hub project.
Regulatory Review - Getting Permits FAST
A new permit streamlining provision will aid midstream operations.
The interview - ‘A Recipe For Success’
I.J. “Chip” Berthelot is president and CEO of privately held Azure Midstream Energy LLC and publicly traded Azure Midstream Partners LP.
TransCanada Buys Columbia Pipeline In $13 Billion Merger
Months after President Barack Obama
blocked TransCanada Corp.’s cross-border
Keystone XL pipeline, the Canadian company is
back with a deal giving it enough pipe to circle the
Earth twice.
Alerian Index
The Harsh Cycle
No one will be surprised to learn that the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index fell 56.4 percent peak-to-trough over the past 18 months. But will depressed equity prices inhibit future distribution growth?
News Flow
News Flow
News Flow
NGL Frac Spread
NGL Frac Spread
NGL prices improve but more turbulence lies ahead. While it is possible that NGL prices hit their floor in January, it is likely that more volatility could impact the market as WTI crude may not have found its bottom.
Transaction Update
Transaction Line
Jefferies LLC was thrilled with the $4.4 billion merger of Dominion Resources Inc. and Questar Corp., at least from the point of view of folks who own units in Questar. But is it a good deal for Dominion? Did it pay too much?