One thing which is constant is change. Every sector is undergoing changes with the emergence of new trends and new advancements. The oil and gas industry is undergoing a significant shift because of the trends which are evolving and necessary to adopt for the growth of this sector. The oil and gas midstream industry gained the reputation of being one of the largest and most important industries in the world.
The midstream stage of oil and gas production follows a few important steps for bringing the product to market and brings a range of logistical, safety, and regulatory challenges. There are a few trends that will affect the industry in 2020. Even though 2020 is still underway, the trend predictions process is still continued. It is important for this industry to keep an eye on the new emerging trends.
Let see the top 20 leading companies which are adopting new trends and technologies to compete in the market:
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET)
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) shares were trading down -1.35% at $5.84 at the time of writing on Tuesday. Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) share price went from a low point around $3.75 to briefly over $14.03 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $5.84. ET market cap has remained high, hitting $16.01B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 0.
Energy Transfer LP is planning to complete an expansion of its Dakota Access Pipeline by the third quarter of next year. Previously, it has disclosed the completion of its Lone Star Express Pipeline expansion project, which was a major part of Energy Transfer’s 2020 capital program. If we look at the recent analyst rating ET, RBC Capital Mkts reiterated coverage on ET shares with an Outperform rating.
Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE: KMI)
Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE: KMI) stock drop by -1.15% to $12.91. The most recent rating by Goldman, on July 07, 2020, is at a Sell. Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI) Kinder Morgan resumes construction of the Texas natgas pipeline as suspicious package probed. Authorities have earlier investigated the suspicious packaged found at the construction site. Kinder Morgan Inc. has a market capitalization of $29.43 billion.
The Williams Companies Inc. (NYSE: WMB)
The Williams Companies Inc. (NYSE: WMB) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 0.10%. The most recent rating by Morgan Stanley, on July 15, 2020, is at an Overweight. The Williams Companies Inc. (WMB) has earlier participated in virtual meetings with investors, including a fireside chat Q&A session, at the Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference on Wednesday, September 9. It has a total market capitalization of $25.26 billion.
Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE: TRGP)
Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE: TRGP) fall -1.31% after losing more than -$0.2 on Tuesday. Previously, Targa Resources Corp. (TRGP) disclosed its monthly distribution on the Partnership’s 9.00% Series a Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units for September 2020. TRGP said that the board of directors of its general partner has announced a monthly cash distribution of $0.1875 per Series A Preferred Unit, or $2.25 per Series A Preferred Unit on an annualized basis, for September 2020.
Cheniere Energy Inc. (AMEX: LNG)
Cheniere Energy Inc. (AMEX: LNG) last closed at $48.27, in a 52-week range of $27.06 to $67.49. Cheniere Energy, Inc. has announced the Upsizing and Pricing of Inaugural Notes Offering. Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG) has revealed its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2028. Analysts have a consensus price target of $66.84.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD)
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD) fall -2.04% after losing more than -$0.35 on Tuesday. Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) has earlier participated in a Fireside Chat and host virtual investor meetings at the Barclays CEO Energy-Power Virtual Conference Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Enterprise Products Partners L.P. has a 52-weeks low range of $10.27 and a high range of $29.56. It has a market capitalization of $36.81 billion.
Plains All American Pipeline L.P. (PAA)
Plains All American Pipeline L.P. (PAA) stock drop by -0.44% to $6.86. The most recent rating by BofA Securities, on July 21, 2020, is at a Buy. Plains All American Pipeline L.P. (PAA) and Plains GP Holdings (PAGP) earlier received notice from an affiliate of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P.that Robert V. Sinnott will be retiring from service. He will be replaced by Kevin McCarthy, Vice Chairman of Kayne Anderson. Mr. Sinnott has worked as a director of GP Holdings and its predecessors and affiliates for over 25 years.
ONEOK Inc. (NYSE: OKE)
ONEOK Inc. (NYSE: OKE) shares headed falling, lower as much as -3.70%. The most recent rating by Seaport Global Securities, on August 28, 2020, is at a Buy. Previously, ONEOK Inc. (OKE) has participated in Barclays CEO Energy-Power Virtual Conference Sept. 8-9, 2020. ONEOK Inc. has a 52-weeks low range of $12.16 and a high range of $78.48. It has a market capitalization of $11.54 billion.
DCP Midstream LP (NYSE: DCP)
DCP Midstream LP (NYSE: DCP) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -1.94%. The most recent rating by UBS, on July 13, 2020, is at a Neutral. DCP Midstream LP (DCP) has previously revealed that it has joined the World Economic Forum’s global lighthouse network. The Global Lighthouse Network is a platform to develop, replicate, and scale up innovations. It is best known for creating opportunities for cross-company learning and collaboration, and for setting new benchmarks for the global manufacturing community.
Equitrans Midstream Corporation (NYSE: ETRN)
Equitrans Midstream Corporation (NYSE: ETRN) last closed at $9.19, in a 52-week range of $3.75 to $15.24. Analysts have a consensus price target of $12.55. Equitrans Midstream Corporation (ETRN) has issued a statement regarding a contract dispute and the related attempt by EQT Corporation (EQT) and its financial advisor to market ETRN’s Hammerhead pipeline. Its market capitalization has remained high, hitting $3.90 billion at the time of writing.
Western Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: WES)
Western Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: WES) stock drop by -2.92% to $7.66. The most recent rating by Tudor Pickering, on August 21, 2020, is at a Buy. Western Midstream Partners LP (WES) revealed the exchange of its 98% interest in the $260 million 6.50% fixed-rate note receivable due 2038 from Occidental Petroleum Corporation for 27.855 million WES common units owned by Occidental.
Plains GP Holdings L.P. (NYSE: PAGP)
Plains GP Holdings L.P. (NYSE: PAGP) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -0.14%. The most recent rating by BofA Securities, on July 21, 2020, is at a Buy. Plains GP Holdings L.P. (PAGP) along with Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. has received notice of management changes. Robert V. Sinnott will be retiring from service as Kayne Anderson’s designated representative on the Board of Directors of PAA GP Holdings LLC.
Enbridge Inc. (ENB)
Enbridge Inc. (ENB) stock soar by 0.13% to $30.94. The most recent rating by Citigroup, on August 13, 2020, is at a Buy. Enbridge Inc. (ENB) revealed on Wednesday it will restart the East segment of its Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac after receiving official permission from the U.S. federal pipeline regulator. It has a market cap of $62.42 billion at the tie of writing.
Antero Midstream Corporation (NYSE: AM)
Antero Midstream Corporation (NYSE: AM) last closed at $5.22, in a 52-week range of $1.69 to $8.45. Antero Midstream Corporation (AM) has traded up 208.88% from its 52-weeks low and traded down -38.22% from its 52-weeks low. Looking at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 1.00. Analysts have a consensus price target of $6.33. Antero Midstream Corporation (AM) market cap has remained high, hitting $2.48 billion.
Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ: GLNG)
Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ: GLNG) stock soar by 2.97% to $12.15. The most recent rating by Cowen, on May 29, 2020, is at an Outperform. Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) share price went from a low point around $4.54 to briefly over $15.86 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $12.15. Golar LNG Limited market cap has remained high, hitting $1.12 billion at the time of writing.
EnLink Midstream LLC (NYSE: ENLC)
EnLink Midstream LLC (NYSE: ENLC) fall -2.72% after losing more than -$0.07 on Tuesday. In the at 52-weeks of trading, EnLink Midstream LLC (ENLC) stock has fluctuated between the low of $0.88 and a high of $9.37. It has moved up 184.09% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -73.32% from its 52-weeks high. Its market capitalization has remained high, hitting $1.22 billion at the time of writing.
Frontline Ltd. (NYSE: FRO)
Frontline Ltd. (NYSE: FRO) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -4.76%. The most recent rating by DNB Markets, on May 28, 2020, is at a Buy. Frontline Ltd. (FRO) share price went from a low point around $6.09 to briefly over $13.33 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $7.41. Frontline Ltd.’s market cap has remained high, hitting $1.42 billion at the time of writing.
Euronav NV (NYSE: EURN)
Euronav NV (EURN) last closed at $9.55, in a 52-week range of $7.85 to $13.21. Analysts have a consensus price target of $14.11. in the at 52-weeks of trading, Euronav NV (EURN) stock has fluctuated between the low of $7.85 and a high of $13.21. It has moved up 21.66% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -27.71% from its 52-weeks high. Its market capitalization has remained high, hitting $1.96 billion at the time of writing.
DHT Holdings Inc. (NYSE: DHT)
DHT Holdings Inc. (NYSE: DHT) fall -5.08% after losing more than -$0.3 on Tuesday. DHT Holdings Inc. (DHT) share price went from a low point around $4.77 to briefly over $8.83 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $5.60. DHT Holdings Inc.’s market cap has remained high, hitting $888.66 million at the time of writing.
MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX)
MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) last closed at $17.49, in a 52-week range of $6.87 to $30.53. Analysts have a consensus price target of $23.60. MPLX LP (MPLX) has moved up 154.59% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -42.71% from its 52-weeks high. Its market capitalization has remained high, hitting $18.46 billion at the time of writing.
