Tortoise Capital QuickTake Podcasts

In this year-end energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Managers Rob Thummel, James Mick, Brian Kessens and Matt Sallee discuss: An overview of the commodity markets and outlook for 2023 Midstream year in review and outlook View on the broader energy sector and key themes going forward Download Transcript  

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Matt Sallee discusses: An interesting juxtaposition in the oil market between the bullish developments in the physical market vs the somewhat bearish futures market Updates in the LNG market including Sempra announcing partnership with ConocoPhillips for its Port Arthur export facility and New Fortress finalizing agreement with Pemex Company...

In this week's energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Kessens discusses the following topics from last week: Some clarity provided as midterm election outcomes become known, 3Q earnings come to a close and an expected 50 bps interest rate hike in December Crude oil moved lower on an increase in Covid cases in China Updates from two notable industry conferences Download Transcript

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager James Mick discusses: Two primary forces that drove macro news: the Fed and China Tuesday’s election not producing the expected red wave- and the market doesn’t like surprises Better-than-expected CPI results on Thursday China’s developing plan to lighten up its zero Covid policy in 2023, which should be positive for energy demand Download Tr...

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Rob Thummel discusses: In October, Alerian MLP Index outperformed the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which had its best monthly gain since January 1976 Updates on third quarter earnings season with many core infrastructure holdings reporting results last week Companies unveiling expansions to the U.S. energy infrastructure network that should...

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Matt Sallee discusses: An overview of earnings results from across the value chain Excelerate Energy announced the finalization of yet another LNG contract with the German government to deliver incremental gas supplies Download Transcript

In this week's energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Kessens discusses: Markets bounced back last week after the UK made a U-turn on fiscal policy and conjecture the Fed may be less hawkish at its early November meeting President Biden announced a 15 million barrel draw from SPR through December in an effort to keep crude oil prices lower Update on third quarter earnings season Download T...

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager James Mick discusses: CPI indicating potentially more rate hikes to curb inflation Why we think higher crude oil prices will not push the US into a recession Midstream energy companies continue to participate in the energy transition using existing pipeline systems to transport cleaner energy sources Download Transcript

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Rob Thummel discusses: Midstream energy outperformed the broad markets increasing almost 4% OPEC+ announced that it will cut production by 2 million barrels per day starting in November European countries are taking actions to reduce energy consumption over the winter due to Russia cutting natural gas to Europe Download Transcript  

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Quinn Kiley discusses: Consensus view appears to be that the Fed’s conviction that it must increase interest rates to fight inflation will cause a recession Unfortunately Senator Manchin’s language to limit permitting time for infrastructure projects was removed from the bill OPEC+ meets this week and positive communication to support oil pri...

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Kessens discusses: Senator Manchin provided details of his Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022, which contains a host of provisions that could benefit the entire energy value chain Two more US LNG developments from Cheniere Energy and Tellurian This week includes watching out for tropical storms and how they could impact energy...

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Matt Sallee discusses: On the bright side, the latest PPI data points to a 13% FERC tariff escalator for liquids pipelines Positive company news for Cheniere, Crestwood and NextDecade Energy is the only sector not expected to experienced negative earnings revisions for Q3 Download Transcript

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager James Mick discusses: OPEC+ elected to cut production by 100,000 barrels per day, reversing it’s previous increase The natural gas concerns for Europe continue as Mother Nature will decide how long storage levels last Acquisition announcements from Williams Companies and EQT Download Transcript

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Rob Thummel discusses: Elon Musk underscored the need for oil and gas in the short term for the multi decade transition to a sustainable economy The national average price for unleaded gasoline has declined for 81 straight days Europe gears up for the winter season by increasing LNG imports, receiving nearly 70% of US record level exports Dow...

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Kessens discusses: Oil prices hinge on whether or not sanctions with Iran are removed Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm requests US refiners curb refined product exports Natural gas prices vary greatly regionally due to scheduled maintenance among other factors: US Henry Hub prices $9 per mmbtu German prices are at a multiple of that a...

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Matt Sallee discusses: Key highlights from the Citi Energy conference Results from the tail end of Q2 earnings Phillips and Enbridge announce transaction Download Transcript

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Quinn Kiley discusses: Continuations of strong second quarter earnings reports International Energy Agency (IEA) increased outlook for petroleum demand OPEC+ lowered it’s expected growth forecast with oil responding by reversing negative price moves Download Transcript

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager James Mick discusses: 16 midstream companies reported last week with over half raising full year guidance With oil inventories down and demand expectations in flux, oil prices dropped to pre-Ukraine invasion levels Why we think current oil prices are good for midstream companies Download Transcript 

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Rob Thummel discusses: If passed, the Act highlights broader acceptance amongst U.S. politicians of an all-of-the-above solution to decarbonization and growing interest in energy security Equity markets made a strong rebound in July with energy infrastructure outperforming the broad market Key takeways from second quarter earnings season, inc...

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Matt Sallee discusses: Earnings results from Kinder Morgan, Haliburton and more. Numerous agreements and partnerships announced in the LNG space An update on the Nord Stream 1 pipeline in Europe Download Transcript

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Kessens discusses: A stronger US dollar and fears of softer energy demand pushed oil down 7% Bad news for energy inclusion in the Build Back Better proposal LNG contracts continue to be announced and signed Download Transcript  

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Quinn Kiley discusses: Market results for the week were surprisingly mild given the volatility Why we think the recent sell-off in energy could be an attractive buying opportunity Big regulatory news as the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of several states suing the EPA over its efforts to enforce the Clean Power Plan Download Transcript

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager James Mick discusses: A recap of the first half of 2022 from a performance standpoint Why increasing oil production may fail to lower prices Takeaways from BPs annual Statistical Review of World Energy underscore the need for more energy supply while keeping emissions to a minimum Download Transcript

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Rob Thummel discusses: Lackluster performance leaving investors wondering if the energy sector rally has run its course LNG companies in the U.S. and Qatar partner to expand LNG export volumes and solidify the U.S. as a global leader in LNG exports A recent EIA report showing U.S. refinery capacity at its lowest level since 2014 Download Tran...

In this week’s energy podcast, Senior Portfolio Manager Matt Sallee discusses: 3 factors driving recent energy underperformance Summary of key oil market reports Update on global natural gas markets Download Transcript