Energy Transfer Equity LP operates in the energy sector, within the infrastructure and midstream subsector, focusing on the transportation, storage, and distribution of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs).
Founded by private investors in the United States, the company was structured to function as a holding entity for energy assets, consolidating essential operations across the hydrocarbon transportation and processing chain.
Its portfolio includes long-distance pipelines, regional distribution systems, storage facilities, export terminals, and natural gas processing plants.
The company manages infrastructure dedicated to the transportation of NGLs, crude oil, natural gas, and refined products, serving exploration and production companies, distributors, and large industrial clients.
Its market presence is primarily North American, with operations concentrated in the United States—particularly in strategic regions such as Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and North Dakota. The company also participates in export projects connecting marine terminals to international energy markets.
Key market factors influencing its operations include rising demand for natural gas infrastructure, U.S. oil and gas production levels, environmental regulations, transportation capacity in major energy corridors, and investments in midstream assets.
Competition includes major energy infrastructure companies such as Kinder Morgan, Enterprise Products Partners, and Williams Companies.
The operational structure is composed of subsidiaries responsible for distinct transportation and processing segments, as well as logistics units, terminals, and storage assets. The holding company oversees strategic planning, capital allocation, and integrated management of midstream operations.
With thousands of miles of pipelines and interconnected networks, the company relies on specialized teams in engineering, maintenance, regulatory compliance, safety, and energy logistics.
Energy Transfer Equity LP holds a significant position in the North American midstream sector, with operational capacity to indirectly serve millions of industrial and commercial customers.
Internationally, the company is traded on the NYSE under the ticker ETE.
History and when Energy Transfer Equity LP was created
Energy Transfer Equity LP was established in 2002 in the United States with the objective of consolidating energy transportation assets and creating an integrated platform for the midstream segment. The initial initiative consisted of acquiring and expanding regional pipelines to meet the growing demand for natural gas infrastructure in the country.
In its early years, the company concentrated operations in Texas and neighboring states, integrating transportation and storage systems that expanded its presence across major oil and gas production hubs.
The integration of operational units strengthened logistical capacity and reduced costs.
Throughout the 2010s, the company expanded significantly through strategic acquisitions, mergers, and the development of interstate pipeline systems. The consolidation of assets in regions such as the Permian Basin and Marcellus Shale reinforced its relevance in the North American energy flow.
The company also enhanced its corporate governance and expanded its portfolio of midstream services.
Among the most important milestones is the evolution of the broader Energy Transfer group, which came to control transportation, storage, and processing assets across various regions of the United States.
The company’s listing on the stock exchange through an initial public offering (IPO) increased its capacity to invest in new energy corridors.
Between 2020 and 2024, the company faced fluctuations in energy demand, regulatory impacts, and shifts in consumption patterns, while simultaneously expanding export terminals, improving transportation systems, and investing in technological modernization.
Initiatives focused on emissions reduction, operational efficiency, and greater logistical integration were incorporated into its strategic planning.
Additional Information
The Company Energy Transfer Equity LP (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of $ 56.68 Billions, having an equity of $ 47.14 Billions.
The Company está listadathe in the sector of Energy and categorized in industry of Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 79.76 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 4.58 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 12.37, a P/BV ratio of 1.20 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of ET was at 7.96%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker ET.