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LNGCheniere Energy
Cheniere Energy is the largest producer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the United States, headquartered in Houston.
LNG ProductionLNG ExportNatural Gas Liquefaction
Houston, TXEst. 19961,800+$15 billion (2023)
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Midstream Oil & Gas Companies in Houston
Midstream companies transport, store, and process oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). Houston is the midstream capital, home to the largest pipeline operators and MLPs in North America.
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CEQPCrestwood Equity Partners
Crestwood Equity Partners is a Houston-based midstream company providing gathering, processing, and transportation services across major US producing basins.
Natural Gas GatheringGas ProcessingCrude Oil Transportation
Houston, TXEst. 20011,500$5.2B
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DCPDCP Midstream
DCP Midstream was one of the largest natural gas gathering and processing companies in the US, with significant Houston-area operations before its acquisition by Phillips 66.
Natural Gas GatheringNGL ProcessingFractionation
Denver, CO (Houston operations)Est. 20003,600+$12 billion (2022)
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ETEnergy Transfer LP
Energy Transfer is one of the largest midstream companies in the US with extensive pipeline and terminal operations in the Houston area.
Natural Gas PipelinesNGL TransportationCrude Oil Pipelines
Dallas, TX (major Houston operations)Est. 199613,000+$78 billion (2023)
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EPDEnterprise Products Partners
Enterprise Products Partners is the largest midstream energy company in North America, headquartered in Houston.
NGL PipelinesFractionationLPG Exports
Houston, TXEst. 19687,000+$50 billion (2023)
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GELGenesis Energy LP
Genesis Energy is a Houston-based midstream MLP with pipeline transportation, soda and sulfur services, and offshore operations in the Gulf of Mexico.
Offshore PipelinesSoda Ash ProductionSulfur Services
Houston, TXEst. 19963,000$3.2B
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Gulf Interstate Engineering
Gulf Interstate Engineering is a Houston-based firm providing engineering, procurement, and construction management services for natural gas and petroleum pipelines.
Pipeline EngineeringPipeline DesignConstruction Management
Houston, TXEst. 1953700+
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KMIKinder Morgan
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, headquartered in Houston.
Natural Gas PipelinesTerminalsCO2 Transport
Houston, TXEst. 199710,000+$15 billion (2023)
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NEXTNextDecade Corporation
NextDecade is a Houston-based LNG development company building the Rio Grande LNG facility in Brownsville, Texas.
LNG ExportRio Grande LNGCarbon Capture
Houston, TXEst. 2014200+Pre-revenue (development stage)
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PAAPlains All American Pipeline
Plains All American Pipeline is a Houston-based midstream company specializing in crude oil transportation, storage, and terminaling.
Crude Oil PipelinesNGL TransportationStorage & Terminaling
Houston, TXEst. 19984,400+$48 billion (2023)
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SRESempra Infrastructure (LNG)
Sempra Infrastructure operates from Houston and is developing some of the largest LNG export facilities in North America.
LNG ExportNatural Gas PipelinesPort Arthur LNG
Houston, TX (Infrastructure HQ)Est. 19984,000+ (infrastructure segment)$16 billion (2023, parent company)
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SMLPSummit Midstream Partners
Summit Midstream Partners is a Houston-based midstream company owning and operating natural gas gathering and processing systems across multiple US basins.
Natural Gas GatheringGas ProcessingWilliston Basin
Houston, TXEst. 2009600+$400 million (2023)
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TRGPTarga Resources Corp
Targa Resources is a leading midstream company focused on gathering, processing, and fractionation of natural gas and NGLs, headquartered in Houston.
NGL FractionationNatural Gas Gathering & ProcessingPermian Basin Midstream
Houston, TXEst. 20033,700+$16 billion (2023)
Understanding the Midstream Sector in Houston
Midstream companies are the connective tissue of the energy industry. They own and operate the vast networks of pipelines, processing plants, storage terminals, and marine facilities that move hydrocarbons from the wellhead to the refinery or export terminal.
Houston is home to the largest concentration of midstream companies in the world. Enterprise Products Partners, the largest midstream MLP, operates over 50,000 miles of pipeline from its Houston headquarters. Kinder Morgan, Energy Transfer, Plains All American, and Targa Resources are also headquartered here.
The midstream sector has experienced explosive growth during the shale revolution, as new pipeline capacity was needed to transport surging production from the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale to Gulf Coast refineries and export facilities. Houston-based companies have invested over $100 billion in new pipeline infrastructure since 2010.
Midstream Sector — Frequently Asked Questions
How many midstream companies are in Houston?▾
There are 13 midstream oil and gas companies headquartered in the Houston, Texas metropolitan area, making it the largest concentration of midstream companies in the world.
What are the largest midstream companies in Houston?▾
The largest midstream companies in Houston include Cheniere Energy, Crestwood Equity Partners, DCP Midstream, Energy Transfer LP, Enterprise Products Partners. These companies range from Fortune 500 corporations to specialized independents.
Why are midstream companies based in Houston?▾
Houston's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, Permian Basin, and Eagle Ford Shale, combined with its deep talent pool, established infrastructure, and favorable business climate, makes it the ideal headquarters for midstream companies.
Midstream Sector — Quick Facts
- •13 midstream companies headquartered in Houston
- •Houston is the #1 US city for midstream company headquarters
- •12 publicly traded companies in this sector
- •Companies range from Fortune 500 giants to specialized independents