Global Shocks Accelerate North American LNG Growth

Middle East supply disruptions and record-low European storage levels have driven international natural gas benchmarks to multi-year highs. While long-term contracts insulate North American exporters from spot volatility, persistent global deficits are providing the commercial incentive necessary to accelerate a historic capacity expansion.

ETF Trends • Sep 15, 2026

The Coverage Ratio Number Every MLP Investor Should Check First

When you scan a list of high-yielding master limited partnerships, the distribution yield is usually the first number that catches your eye. An 8% yield looks appealing next to a 4% investment-grade bond or a 1.5% S&P 500 dividend. But yield on its own tells you nothing about whether that payout is safe. The coverage ratio compares how much cash an MLP generates against how much it pays out.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 14, 2026

Export & Power Demand Drive M&A Wave Across Midstream

The midstream energy segment is seeing a wave of large-scale M&A after a slower start to 2026. This has been largely driven by companies racing to expand natural gas and crude oil infrastructure to support growing export demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG), natural gas liquids (NGLs), and crude oil.

ETF Trends • Sep 10, 2026

Midstream Energy Shows Defensive Strength Amid Macro Volatility

Midstream energy infrastructure has demonstrated notable defensiveness during a period of heightened macro volatility. This resilience is supported by durable cash flow characteristics that distinguish the segment from the broader energy sector.

ETF Trends • Sep 3, 2026

Strong Midstream 2Q26 Earnings Boost Full-Year Outlook

Midstream MLPs and corporations generally posted strong second-quarter earnings, benefiting from record volume throughput, strong margins, and robust demand for natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) exports. Companies also demonstrated the defensive nature of their fee-based cash flows.

ETF Trends • Aug 25, 2026

AI Data Centers Are Locking In Decades of Natural Gas Demand and These 3 Pipeline ETFs Pay Up to 8 Percent on the Boom

Hyperscalers are signing multi-decade power deals to fuel AI training clusters, and natural gas keeps winning.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 19, 2026

2Q26 Midstream/MLP Buybacks: Momentum Continues

Quarterly equity repurchases for midstream MLPs and corporations remained healthy in 2Q26, keeping pace with first-quarter levels. Cheniere Energy (LNG) spent $550 million on buybacks, and familiar players also used their authorizations during the quarter.

ETF Trends • Aug 18, 2026

Midstream ETFs AMLP and ENFR Announce Q3 Distributions

Midstream continues to build on its reputation as a generous source of yield in portfolios. This week, two category-leading midstream ETFs – the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) – declared distributions for the third quarter of 2026.

ETF Trends • Aug 13, 2026

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF Declares Third Quarter Distribution of $0.38575

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSE Arca: ENFR) declared its third quarter 2026 distribution of $0.38575 on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The dividend is payable on August 17, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 12, 2026. ENFR Distributions: Ex-Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Record Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Payable Date: Monday, August 17, 2026 ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is also the distributor for the Alerian MLP ETF and the ALPS | Ale.

Business Wire • Aug 12, 2026

Midstream Companies Expand Natural Gas Pipelines as LNG & AI Demand Grows

Several midstream energy companies are expanding their natural gas pipelines through new acquisitions and project developments as they look to capture growing demand for natural gas driven by liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and data centers. Key Takeaways Williams Companies (WMB) announced a $5.5 billion acquisition of Momentum Midstream alongside its $1.

ETF Trends • Aug 7, 2026