Midstream Business Magazine - July/August 2018
Cover Story
The Jaggis: Midstream’s Family Affair
They say the midstream industry is a small, tight-knit link in the energy chain.
Editor's Note
Editor’s Note: Should We Scuttle The Jones Act?
The Jones Act hurts both U.S. commerce and the military.
Feature
C-corps vs. MLPs
MLPs continue to be a tax-efficient business model for the midstream despite multiple challenges.
Mont Belvieu On The Move
Swelling production and new markets have the gas liquids business and its major hub in transition.
Opinion: O Canada! Just Build Those Pipelines!
There are 12 good reasons why Canadians should do the world a favor and build the pipelines.
Replacing The Technology Patchwork For The Next Generation
Improving technology will allow the industry to replace old, patched-together systems of the past as it transitions to a younger, tech-savvy staff.
Steel Tariffs: Waiting For The Worst
The midstream braces for the worst as detrimental impacts from steel tariffs loom.
Supply, Demand And What's In Storage
Is the industry having déjà vu all over again on crude oil supply, or has it entered a new era?
Topic 606 And More
Public midstream firms need to prepare for the impact of new accounting rules.
‘Permania’
Things may be getting crazy in the Permian Basin, so buyers must pay attention to the structure of their transactions as midstream M&A activity heats up.
Alerian Index
When MLPs Convert, What Should You Do?
What should you do as an investor if you’re concerned about MLP conversions?
Finance Matters
MLPs Set For A Comeback
MLPs may have a green light ahead.
NGL Frac Spread
Market Affirmations
NGL prices have been strong, but traders are less optimistic about ethane.
Transaction Update
It’s Not FERC’s Fault
MLPs aren’t dying, but simplified structures make more sense for some.