The increasingly popular partnership detailed its LNG plans, including the likely launch of a “pure-play” MLP, to cheers from investors. Read More

A key crude pipeline partially owned by a longtime portfolio pick faces the threat of a huge rate cut. Read More

The IPO of a minority interest in the big crude shipper’s GP seeks to capitalize on high hopes for continued  growth Read More

Two of the largest MLPs are headed for a high-stakes jury trial over a scuttled deal and allegations of bad faith. Read More

Excessive leverage and aggressive accounting are a bad combination, but the partnership isn't not doomed so long as the SEC merely confirms what's already known. Read More

Investors in MLPs must be aware that the general partner making all the decisions won’t necessarily act in their best interest, as the recent events at Inergy Midstream Partners demonstrate. Read More

The tax advantages of MLPs are greatest for those who plan to die holding them. If your investing horizon is shorter, present means modest or future income expectations high, consider an attractive alternative. Read More

Distribution growth--or lack thereof--determines the long-term trajectory of a given master limited partnership. But there are subtler, technical factors that impact short- and medium-term price movements. Read More

Big energy producers prefer to work with big energy contractors. This is the driving factor behind the next wave of MLP mergers-and-acquisitions activity. But remember: Never invest on takeover prospects alone. Read More

One of the benefits of an MLP Profits subscription is the ability to participate in Roger Conrad’s monthly readers-only chats. The complete transcript of the most recent chat is posted on the MLP Profits website. Here are expanded answers to several queries as well as my responses to other questions received throughout the month Read More