Kinder Morgan, Energy Transfer and Williams are positioned to profit as natural‑gas prices remain low and supply plentiful, according to recent market analysis. The trio of pipeline operators has seen a surge in demand for their transport services as households and businesses turn to gas for heating and electricity.
Industry observers note that the continued affordability of natural gas has created a “sweet spot” for pipeline operators. With lower prices, more customers are opting for gas over alternative fuels, increasing the volume of gas that must be moved through the United States’ extensive pipeline network.
Each of the three companies has a large network of pipelines that span the country, enabling them to capture the growing flow of gas from production sites to end‑users. The increased demand is expected to support higher throughput and potentially higher revenues for the operators.
While the exact financial impact remains to be seen, analysts expect that the combination of cheap gas and robust demand will keep the pipeline sector in a favourable position over the coming months.
<small>Source: CNBC — read the original story there.</small>