Two Natural Gas Pipeline Stocks to Watch Ahead of Winter
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The massive expansion of cloud computing and AI infrastructure is pushing natural gas prices upward, as American data centers rely on gas for over 40% of their power needs. With winter approaching and heating demand set to rise, investors with capital to deploy should look closely at Energy Transfer and The Williams Companies. Energy Transfer, traded under the ticker ET, manages over 140,000 miles of pipeline infrastructure across 44 states, moving approximately 30% of all domestic natural gas. The firm generates about 40% of its adjusted EBITDA from gas assets, a figure expected to grow following its upcoming $2.6 billion acquisition of Vaquero Midstream.
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With over 40% of U.S. data centers relying on natural gas power, the growth of the AI and cloud market is driving up natural gas prices. Combined with increased winter heating demand, expectations for improved earnings among energy companies are growing. Investors should pay attention to pipeline stocks like Energy Transfer and Williams Companies.
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- Natural Gas — Surging power demand from AI data centers and winter heating is directly increasing natural gas prices and related asset values.
- Energy — Pipeline companies like Energy Transfer, which transports 30% of U.S. natural gas, are enjoying earnings expansion through increased shipping volumes and M&A.
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The surge in power demand from AI data centers combined with upcoming winter heating demand is directly boosting natural gas prices and the profitability of related infrastructure companies. Energy Transfer, which transports about 30% of total U.S. natural gas, is expected to see earnings growth driven by stable fee-based revenue and M&A effects.
Future temperature drops and data center power consumption are key stock price variables. While a sharper-than-expected spike in natural gas prices acts as a positive factor by expanding shipping volumes, sluggish demand due to unseasonably warm weather could pose downward price pressure risks.
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