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January 22, 2017
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MLPs and most everything were flattish this week, with the AMZ up 0.1%, although the equal weight Alerian MLP Index was better. Interest rates rose a bit, but so far in 2017 the initial post-election rate spike hasn’t followed through with just 2 basis points increase in the 10-year U.S. Treasury rate. There was volatility in natural gas on warmer weather that bled over into much weaker ethane.
The market seemed to be in wait and see mode this week. President Business took office Friday, and now we wait. Wait to see what he does next. Wait for evidence of OPEC compliance. Wait for KMI analyst day, for 4Q earnings, for producers and MLPs to issue guidance, for tax reform, and for Taco Tuesday.
Poll Question: Thanks, Obama!
On the way out, Obama’s administration threw up a final roadblock to thwart the completion of the Dakota Access Pipeline (see news section for more details). Team Trump is expected to insert itself into the DAPL process at some point, but there are now questions as to how quickly they can make a differnece if a legal process has been set in motion that must work itself through.
Meanwhile, on the Rover pipeline, time is running short for permits that will allow for tree clearing before the window on 2017 in-service closes. I’m interested in your opinion on what you think happens with these projects.
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Winners & Losers
NBLX led the sector on the heels of its sponsor (NBL) acquiring more acreage in the Permian that’s apparently mostly undedicated from a midstream perspective. WLKP rallied on affirmation of its tax status after more than a year of suspense and uncertainty. SXCP was the surprise loser of the IRS MLP regulations. CPLP’s distribution growth announcement was well-received, and the Teekay entities had another solid week.
YTD Leaderboard
January isn’t even over yet and already more than 5 MLPs have 15%+ returns, including NBLX, FGP and the Teekay MLPs. PAA is the only big cap MLP among the winners and losers, currently sitting at third worst return for the year so far.
General Partners & Corporations
TRGP led all GPs and midstream corporations this week, presumably on strong propane prices and Permian M&A enthusiasm. ETE made it two straight weeks near the bottom of the group, on waning patience for DAPL as roadblocks continue to pop up. Gas prices probably weighed on AROC and AHGP.
News of the (MLP) World
PAA’s small expansion is an early sign of eventual pipeline constraints that may lead to further development opportunities for Permian oil takeaway. That topic is likely to dominate PAA’s earnings call in a few weeks. There weren’t many other transactions this week. Most of the action apparently occurred in and around court rooms, with a settlement for Rockies Express, more DAPL challenges, and another upstream MLP bankruptcy.
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Growth Projects / M&A
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