Midstream: Robust Gas Backlogs Drive Growth Visibility

North American natural gas demand is poised for a historic increase driven by growth in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and the demand for power, which includes data centers. This backdrop is driving unprecedented opportunities for natural gas-focused midstream companies.

ETF Trends • Jun 2, 2026

Cheniere Awards EPC Contract to Bechtel for Sabine Pass Expansion

CQP advances its Sabine Pass Expansion Project by signing an EPC contract with Bechtel, targeting Phase 1 LNG production capacity of more than 6 MPTA.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 1, 2026

Cheniere signs deal with Bechtel to expand US LNG export capacity

Cheniere Energy Partners said on Thursday it had signed a contract with ​Bechtel Energy for engineering, procurement and construction for the ‌first phase of its Sabine Pass LNG expansion project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.

Reuters • May 28, 2026

Cheniere Partners Announces Pricing of $1 Billion Senior Notes due 2036 and $750 Million Senior Notes due 2056

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cheniere Partners Announces Pricing of $1 Billion Senior Notes due 2036 and $750 Million Senior Notes due 2056.

Business Wire • May 26, 2026

3 Natural Gas Stocks to Watch Before Summer Demand Hits

AR, EXE and LNG are on watch as gas slips below $3 on hefty storage builds; summer heat, hurricanes and LNG exports could shift demand.

Zacks Investment Research • May 25, 2026

Cheniere Starts LNG Production at Corpus Christi Stage 3 Train 6

Cheniere Energy advances Stage 3 expansion as Train 6 produces first LNG, supporting higher exports and long-term global supply growth.

Zacks Investment Research • May 21, 2026

1Q26 MLP/Midstream Dividends: Growth Trend Continues

Key Takeaways: On a year-over-year basis, 96.0% of the Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) by weighting have grown their dividends. MLPs largely drove sequential growth in payouts for 1Q26, while most corporations kept their dividends steady.

ETF Trends • May 19, 2026

How Shell's LNG Strength May Position It for Higher Returns Ahead

SHEL's LNG growth, rising volumes and ARC deal may drive stronger cash flows and returns ahead.

Zacks Investment Research • May 18, 2026

Cheniere Energy Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Record LNG Loadings

LNG expects 2026 consolidated adjusted EBITDA in the range of $7.25-$7.75 billion, revised upward from the previous guidance of $6.75-$7.25 billion.

Zacks Investment Research • May 14, 2026

Cheniere Energy Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Cheniere Energy NYSE: LNG raised its full-year 2026 financial outlook after reporting higher first-quarter adjusted results, record LNG exports and stronger production expectations, while executives said geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East have tightened global LNG markets and reinforced demand for reliable U.S. supply.

MarketBeat • May 11, 2026