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May 21, 2026

Americas Pipelines and MLPs Key Takeaways From EIC

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Goldman Sachs reports a positive shift in midstream management sentiment at the EIC conference, highlighting massive natural gas demand growth from data centers and a 2027 Permian supply recovery.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Management sentiment in the midstream sector has turned notably positive following the EIC conference, driven by durable themes in natural gas demand and infrastructure requirements.
  • 2.A significant wave of incremental Permian natural gas supply is expected to be unlocked as new egress pipelines open in late 2026 and 2027.
  • 3.The sector is experiencing a fundamental shift from 'supply-push' to 'demand-pull' dynamics, largely fueled by power demand for data centers and coal retirements.

Table of Contents

  • DT Midstream (DTM)
  • Energy Transfer (ET)
  • Enterprise Products (EPD)
  • Hess Midstream (HESM)
  • Kinder Morgan (KMI)
  • Kinetik (KNTK)
  • Kodiak Gas (KGS)
  • MPLX LP (MPLX)
  • Cheniere Energy (LNG/CQP)
  • Plains All American (PAA/PAGP)
  • Phillips 66 (PSX)
  • Targa Resources (TRGP)
  • Williams Co. (WMB)
  • Valuation and Risks
  • Disclosure Appendix

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Authors

John MackayOlivia FosterJackie KoletasBen Lund

Securities

DTMETEPDKMITRGPWMB

Themes

Data Center Power DemandPermian Gas Egress RecoveryDemand-Pull Infrastructure Cycle

Regions

North AmericaUnited StatesCanada