Further proof that natural gas infrastructure remains at the forefront of the US energy market – Kinder Morgan announced it is buying El Paso Energy for a whopping $21 Billion in cash and stock.  This will make Kinder Morgan, Inc. the largest pipeline operator (and fourth-biggest energy company) in the US.  This is a huge [...]

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Despite the recent volatility in the markets and media focus on a possible US recession, investors should remain focused on the long term potential of MLPs. There is a good chance that the major market indices will continue to fluctuate and lose value (including the benchmark Alerian MLP Index). Even so, midstream transport and services [...]

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The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates natural gas consumption grew approximately 6% in 2007 vs. 2006. Forecasts call for continued growth of approximately 0.6% in 2008 and 1% growth in 2009 due to expected normal weather conditions.

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