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Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas Industry

NAICS: 4862

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.Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas Market Share: Largest Companies in the Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas Industry

Company HeadquartersRevenue ($ MM)
PLAINS ALL AMERICAN GP (NYSE: PAA)Houston, TX100 
ONEOK (NYSE: OKE)Tulsa, OK30 
ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING (NYSE: EPD)Houston, TX18 
TRANSCANADA USA SERVICESHouston, TX8 
BUCKEYE PIPE LINE SERVICESHouston, TX5 
MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM HOLDINGS GPTulsa, OK4 
GENESIS ENERGY (NYSE: GEL)Houston, TX4 
BOARDWALK PIPELINE PARTNERSOwensboro, KY3 
NUSTAR SERVICESSan Antonio, TX3 
COLONIAL PIPELINEAlpharetta, GA3 
NUSTAR ENERGY (NYSE: NS)San Antonio, TX2 
TALLGRASS MANAGEMENTLeawood, KS2 
ALYESKA PIPELINE SERVICEAnchorage, AK2 
EQUITRANS MIDSTREAMCanonsburg, PA2 
GULF SOUTH PIPELINEHouston, TX2 
EXPLORER PIPELINETulsa, OK2 
SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINEOwensboro, KY2 
TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSIONOwensboro, KY1 
LOOPCovington, LA1 


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This is a list of the largest companies active in the Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas industry. This differs from market share in the following example: One business with revenues of $100 million generates 10% of its business from the Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas industry. A second firm, with revenues of $20 million, generates all of its business from this industry. In our list, we show the businesses having revenues of $100 million and $20 million, respectively. However, the market share would compare the $10 million in industry-specific revenue to the $20 million: the second company has twice the market share even though it is "smaller" in size.


.Growth: Fastest Growing Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas Companies

A list of competitors in the Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas industry that are rapidly expanding. Businesses may grow organically or through acquisition. Typically, small or midsized companies are in "growth" mode and can expand more rapidly. However, large businesses may have the strategy and financial capabilities to scale rapidly. Businesses that employ a "roll-up" strategy make multiple acquisitions of smaller businesses to form a single large corporation that controls a greater market share than its competitors and benefits from economies of scale.

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.Small Business Financing

Small businesses that have received financing may expand soon. Financing may be required for capital-intensive investments, such as real estate or equipment purchases. Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas businesses may use the financing to cover startup expenses or the costs of hiring new employees. Loans differ from equity investments in the level of risk that is expected: loans frequently have collateral either directly or implicitly through the business or the owners that ensure repayment. Equity investment has the possibility for much greater returns, but offers no guarantee the principle will be repaid. Convertible securities combine the two concepts, but is used by private-equity firms rather than main street startups.

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. Venture Funding

These Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas companies are actively raising capital from venture capital firms, private equity, or other investors. Businesses with venture funding generally have higher growth prospects, either through bringing new concepts to market, using innovative business practices, or savvy management.

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