OIL - U.S. Oil Production Growth May Be Slowing But Should MLP/Midstream Investors Worry?
By Stacey Morris
The unprecedented growth in US oil and natural gas production in recent years has created significant opportunities for midstream MLPs and corporations as more energy infrastructure has been required to handle rising energy production and exports (read more). Understandably, midstream investors are focused on production growth and the potential impact of lower oil prices on volumes. Today, we look at oil production growth in the US by specifically looking at rig count trends, company commentaries, and projections from the US Energy Information Administration ((EIA)). Is production growth slowing, and should