The News Natural Gas Has Been Waiting For

The slow uptick in natural gas prices has finally made natural gas production less of a burden on a company's assets and more of a valuable part of a diversified energy company. There's no better indicator than the Marcellus shale formation. Despite being the largest gas formation in the U.S., it's never been the highest-producing region -- until recently. Now, at 7 billion cubic feet per day, it's the highest-producing unconventional gas play in the United States.

Today, Fool.com contributors Tyler Crowe and Aimee Duffy talk about how the increase in midstream infrastructure from companies such as Kinder Morgan have made this possible, and how both customers and top gas producers in the Marcellus, such as Chespaeake Energy and Talisman Energy , are reaping the benefits.

It's easy to forget the necessity of midstream operators that seamlessly transport oil and gas throughout the United States. Kinder Morgan is one of these operators, and one that investors should commit to memory because of its sheer size -- it's the fourth largest energy company in the U.S. -- not to mention its enormous potential for profits. In The Motley Fool's premium research report on Kinder Morgan, we break down the company's growing opportunity -- as well as the risks to watch out for -- to uncover whether it's a buy or a sell. To determine whether this dividend giant is right for your portfolio, simply click here now to claim your copy of this invaluable investor's resource.

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Fool contributors Aimee Duffy and Tyler Crowe have no position in any stocks mentioned. You can follow them both on Fool.com under the handles TMFAimeeD and TMFDirtyBird, respectively.The Motley Fool recommends Dominion Resources and Kinder Morgan, owns shares of Kinder Morgan, and has options on Chesapeake Energy. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools don't all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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