
midstream energy sector
The midstream energy sector involves the transportation, storage, and marketing of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Companies in this sector build pipelines, storage facilities, and transportation infrastructure to move energy products from where they are extracted to where they are processed or used. This sector acts as the backbone, ensuring the reliable delivery of energy resources between producers and consumers, and it typically earns revenue based on transportation volumes and long-term contracts. It plays a crucial role in the energy supply chain by facilitating efficient and safe movement of energy commodities.