GridAI Technologies Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Pronghorn Resources, Establishing Major Wyoming Owned-Natural Gas and Multi-Gigawatt AI Power Infrastructure Platform Targeting Initial Power Delivery in 2027

GridAI Technologies (Nasdaq: GRDX) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Pronghorn Resources, a Wyoming-based natural gas producer with ~100 MMcf/day production and 450+ miles of owned pipelines. The acquisition establishes a vertically integrated energy and AI infrastructure platform targeting 300 MW initial power delivery in 2027 to support hyperscale data center development. GridAI also acquired exclusive Wyoming rights for 1st American Nuclear Co.'s EAGL-1 240 MWe SMR platform.

11/13/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

With a Nearly 7% Yield, Is Energy Transfer Stock a Buy as It Looks to Turbocharge Growth?

Energy Transfer reported strong Q3 results with adjusted EBITDA soaring 31% year-over-year to $5.03 billion, driven by energy market volatility and record volumes across segments. The company plans to increase growth capital expenditures to $7 billion in 2027, with major projects including the Hugh Brinson Pipeline and Desert Southwest pipeline. Trading at a forward EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.2x with a 6.8% dividend yield and well-covered distributions, Energy Transfer is positioned as an attractive investment in the midstream energy sector.

11/06/2026, 4:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Kinder Morgan: 1 Number From Q3 Earnings Every Investor Should See

Kinder Morgan reported strong Q3 earnings with a record $14.4 billion project backlog, including $13.2 billion in natural gas expansion projects. The company raised its dividend by 2% and saw EPS grow 21% year-over-year. Long-term take-or-pay contracts with creditworthy counterparties are expected to generate approximately $2.5 billion in additional adjusted EBITDA, potentially increasing the company's base EBITDA by at least 37% by 2025.

10/27/2026, 9:45 AM • The Motley Fool

Kinder Morgan: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

Kinder Morgan announced $5.4 billion in new infrastructure projects, expanding its backlog to a record $14.4 billion. The company secured long-term 20-year take-or-pay contracts with investment-grade customers, providing predictable cash flow growth through 2032. With $3 billion in annual cash flow, Kinder Morgan can fund expansion while maintaining leverage near 3.5x without excessive debt.

10/26/2026, 4:48 PM • The Motley Fool

Energy Transfer vs. Kinder Morgan: Which Natural Gas Pipeline Stock Is the Better Buy for the AI Power Boom?

Energy Transfer and Kinder Morgan are both positioned to benefit from AI's massive electricity demand growth, which is expected to increase 4x faster than other sectors through 2030. Kinder Morgan has greater natural gas exposure (67% vs 35%) making it more leveraged to AI power generation, but Energy Transfer offers a significantly higher dividend yield (6.7% vs 3.4%), making it more attractive for income-focused investors despite less direct AI exposure.

10/24/2026, 2:15 PM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX Wants a 32-Mile Pipeline Tied Into Energy Transfer's and Kinder Morgan's Florida System. Does It Matter for Either Pipeline Stock?

SpaceX received approval to build a 32-mile pipeline connecting its Cape Canaveral facilities to the natural gas network jointly operated by Kinder Morgan and Energy Transfer. The pipeline will reduce SpaceX's reliance on LNG truck deliveries for Starship launches. However, the deal is relatively insignificant for both pipeline operators given their massive scale, with the two companies collectively transporting roughly 70% of U.S. natural gas.

10/19/2026, 4:05 PM • The Motley Fool

How to Earn $600 a Month From the Pipeline Stocks Powering AI Data Centers

Pipeline companies Energy Transfer and Kinder Morgan are capitalizing on surging natural gas demand from AI data centers. With dividend yields around 6.36% for Energy Transfer, investors could generate $600 monthly from approximately $141,000 invested in these stocks. Both companies have significant pipeline projects underway to support growing gas demand from the AI boom.

09/19/2026, 4:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Big Oil vs. Midstream: Which Side of the Barrel Pays Better Right Now?

Energy stocks offer attractive dividend yields, with midstream companies currently outpaying major oil producers. While ExxonMobil and Chevron provide solid yields around 2.5-3.5% backed by decades of dividend growth, midstream companies like Enterprise Products Partners and Enbridge offer higher yields of 5.5-5.8%, though with added tax complexity. Both sectors have strong growth prospects through major capital projects and strategic expansions.

09/02/2026, 5:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Energy Transfer Just Raised Its 2026 Guidance. Is the Stock Still a Buy?

Energy Transfer raised its 2026 EBITDA guidance by $500 million to $18.8-19.1 billion following strong Q2 results, with distributable cash flow up 32% year-over-year. The company continues expanding infrastructure for AI data centers and natural gas exports, raised its dividend for the 19th consecutive quarter, and trades at a modest 9.7x EV/EBITDA multiple. However, a 29% decline in natural gas prices since January poses a risk to volume growth if sustained.

08/16/2026, 10:23 AM • The Motley Fool

Kinder Morgan Just Locked In a $5 Billion Pipeline Deal. Here's What It Means for KMI's Dividend.

Kinder Morgan, Phillips 66, and HF Sinclair finalized a joint venture to build the $5 billion Western Gateway Pipeline System, a 1,300-mile pipeline expected to be completed in 2029. Kinder Morgan will own 35.1% of the project and contribute $250 million in cash plus $1.5 billion in existing pipeline assets. The project is backed by long-term take-or-pay contracts that will generate stable cash flows to support the company's dividend growth trajectory.

08/12/2026, 9:08 AM • The Motley Fool

Elon Musk Is Quietly Turning to This Fossil Fuel to Power His AI Ambitions.

Elon Musk is building off-grid natural gas power plants to supply energy for his massive AI data centers (Colossus I and II in Tennessee), bypassing grid connection issues and electricity price concerns. This shift toward natural gas as a reliable power source for AI infrastructure is expected to increase demand for natural gas, benefiting midstream energy companies that transport and manage natural gas infrastructure.

07/25/2026, 6:15 PM • The Motley Fool

High-Yield and High-Growth? This Energy Stock Backs Its 3.7%-Yielding Dividend With Booming AI-Driven Gas Demand.

Kinder Morgan reported strong Q2 earnings with adjusted EPS growing 32%, driven by increased natural gas demand from LNG exports, power generation, and emerging AI data center demand. The company expects to exceed its 2026 earnings guidance by 12% and has a $9.6 billion backlog of expansion projects plus $10 billion in additional opportunities under development. With 9 consecutive years of dividend increases and robust growth catalysts, the stock offers both high yield (3.7%) and growth potential.

07/23/2026, 1:30 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Dividend Stocks with Growth on Tap for the Second Half

The article recommends three dividend-paying stocks for investors seeking safety amid market volatility and geopolitical tensions. IBM benefits from its Confluent acquisition and quantum computing investments with 30 consecutive years of dividend increases. Kinder Morgan offers stable midstream energy infrastructure with contracted, predictable cash flows and a 3.7% dividend yield. The Templeton Emerging Markets Fund provides diversified emerging market exposure with recent dividend increases, up 34% in 2026.

07/13/2026, 12:20 PM • Investing

The 22nd Annual Energy Innovations: LDC Gas Forum Rockies & West takes place in San Diego, CA, August 10 – 12, 2026

The 22nd annual Energy Innovations: LDC Gas Forum Rockies & West will convene 250+ natural gas industry professionals in San Diego to address critical issues in U.S. Rockies and West natural gas markets. Key topics include natural gas demand from AI data centers, LNG exports, midstream infrastructure constraints, gas/electric coordination, and policy developments. The event features keynote speakers from Shell Energy North America and Kinder Morgan, along with panel discussions from industry leaders.

07/07/2026, 1:58 PM • GlobeNewswire

Energy ETFs: MLPX Delivers More Income, Lower Fees

A comparison of two energy sector ETFs reveals distinct investment strategies: MLPX (Global X - MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF) offers higher dividend yield (4.13%) and lower fees (0.45%), making it ideal for income-focused investors, while NLR (VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF) has delivered superior long-term growth (146% total return over 5 years) but with higher volatility and lower dividend yield (2.29%).

06/03/2026, 11:07 AM • The Motley Fool