midstream

Midstream refers to the stage in the oil and gas industry that involves the transportation, storage, and marketing of natural resources after they are extracted (upstream) but before they are refined into finished products (downstream). This includes activities like pipeline transportation, shipping, and storage facilities. Midstream companies focus on moving the raw materials efficiently and safely from extraction sites to refineries or processing plants. Essentially, midstream acts as the network that connects the location of resource extraction with industrial or retail outlets, ensuring the distribution of energy resources continues smoothly.