Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI): Passing On Coal, For Now

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Foolish takeaway
Kinder Morgan has suffered from the decline of domestic coal consumption, but its terminals business was able to mitigate that because coal exports have been on the upswing. If both segments suddenly began to suffer, Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:KMI) would definitely feel some pain. Investors should keep an eye on increasing backlash against coal terminals.

On the flip side, Gulf Coast maritime activity will likely continue to ramp up, given the U.S. production trends and the upcoming expansion of the Panama Canal. Investors should keep an eye out for other midstream companies making the most of their maritime opportunities.

The article Activity at This Midstream Giant Highlights Important Trends originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Aimee Duffy.

Motley Fool contributor Aimee Duffy has no position in any stocks mentioned. If you have the energy, follow her on Twitter, where she goes by @TMFDuffy. The Motley Fool recommends Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) and Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:KMI). The Motley Fool owns shares of Kinder Morgan.

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