Midstream Business Magazine - May/June 2017
Cover Story
The Midstream 50: Getting Ready
Publicly held midstream operators fared much better in our second annual review of a sector preparing for an active 2017. C corps continued to dominate the little-changed Top 10 of the rankings, while compressor services firms joined the list.
Editor's Note
EDITOR'S NOTE: #Midstream
It’s time for the sector to be social.
Feature
Finance: Insight Investing
A research report reveals the true risk of midstream investing by scrutinizing firms’ operations and financials.
Maintenance: Predictive Analytics
There’s a smarter way to maintain physical assets.
Play Update: The Pennsylvania Pinch
Capacity questions linger as a sliver of the Keystone State looks to take on a big role in North America’s natural gas market.
Profile: ‘A Dream Job’
Adam Sieminski looks back at his eventful term heading the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Regulatory Review: Trump’s Executive Order
While a new executive order is a key step by the Trump team, the process for reversing a federal regulation is extremely complex.
Safety Management: Simplifying Shutdowns
Using a single source for safety-related products and services can reduce the complexity and cost of STOs.
The Interview: Banking On Success
Mike Forbau is CEO of Caprock Midstream LLC.
Alerian Index
Alerian Index: Welcome, MLPs!
Capital markets once again are welcoming MLPs.
Finance Matters
FINANCE MATTERS: MLP Stability Outshines Volatility
Momentum helps the MLP sector.
NGL Frac Spread
NGL Frac Spread: Hard To Stomach
OPEC production cut plans serve up a potentially volatile year.
Transaction Update
TRANSACTION LINE: Dropdown Bolsters Cash Buildup
TransCanada gets cash, MLP gets bigger role following dropdown.