Kinder Morgan

NYSE: KMI

Updated Mar 29, 2026

Profile compiled and reviewed by the Houston Oil Companies Data Team from public filings and company sources.

Midstream · Pipelines & Infrastructure

Kinder Morgan

KMI

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, headquartered in Houston.

Founded: 1997
Employees: 10,000+
Revenue: $15 billion (2023)
HQ: Houston, TX

Natural Gas PipelinesTerminalsCO2 TransportProducts Pipelines

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. Headquartered in Houston, the company owns and operates approximately 83,000 miles of pipelines and 140 terminals. Kinder Morgan transports approximately 40% of all natural gas consumed in the United States through its extensive pipeline network.

Headquarters

Houston, TX

Founded

1997

Employees

10,000+

Revenue

$15 billion (2023)

CEO

Kim Dang

Website

kindermorgan.com

History of Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan was founded in 1997 by Rich Kinder and Bill Morgan after Kinder left Enron. The company grew through major acquisitions including the purchase of El Paso Corporation in 2012 for $38 billion. Kinder Morgan underwent a complex restructuring in 2014, consolidating its various partnerships and subsidiaries into a single C-corporation.

Operations & Business Segments

Kinder Morgan operates through four business segments: Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, Terminals, and CO2. The natural gas pipeline segment accounts for the majority of earnings, transporting about 40% of US natural gas consumption. The company also operates one of the largest terminal networks and is a significant CO2 transporter for enhanced oil recovery.

Headquarters Location

Houston, TX

Key Specialties & Capabilities

Natural Gas PipelinesTerminalsCO2 TransportProducts PipelinesLNGEnergy Transition

Frequently Asked Questions About Kinder Morgan

How much natural gas does Kinder Morgan transport?▾

Kinder Morgan's pipeline network transports approximately 40% of all natural gas consumed in the United States, making it one of the most critical energy infrastructure companies in the country.

Who founded Kinder Morgan?▾

Kinder Morgan was founded in 1997 by Rich Kinder, a former president of Enron, and Bill Morgan. The company grew rapidly through strategic acquisitions to become one of the largest midstream companies in North America.

Where is Kinder Morgan headquartered?▾

Kinder Morgan is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company has been based in Houston since its founding in 1997.

What does Kinder Morgan do in Houston?▾

Kinder Morgan is a midstream company based in Houston, TX. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, headquartered in Houston.

Where is Kinder Morgan headquartered?▾

Kinder Morgan is headquartered in Houston, TX, founded in 1997. The company operates in Houston's energy corridor as part of the midstream sector.