Kinder Morgan rStock

Kinder Morgan engages in the construction and operation of energy infrastructure. The company controls massive natural gas transmission pipeline networks spanning the U.S., as well as related oil and chemical storage tank terminals. Natural gas is compressed from production wellheads into the pipeline system for long-haul transport to power companies and local distributors. The business relies heavily on providing physical gas transmission and capacity leasing services to energy shippers at fixed tolling rates.