The midstream energy sector features multi-billion-dollar infrastructure corporations and master limited partnerships responsible for transporting, storing, and processing hydrocarbons. Ten of the largest and most prominent midstream operators dominating North American markets include Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Energy Transfer (ET), Kinder Morgan (KMI), ONEOK (OKE), TC Energy (TRP), Williams Companies (WMB), Pembina Pipeline (PBA), Western Midstream Partners (WES), Keyera Corp, and Crestwood Equity Partners (prior to its consolidation), all renowned for extensive pipeline networks and stable fee-based business models.