Equitrans CEO on EQT Spinoff, M&A, U.S. Natural Gas Demand

The transcript discusses the current state and future projections of natural gas prices, emphasizing the market's equilibrium and the role of Equitrans Midstream. It covers the company's spinout, shareholder interests, and growth strategies, including potential mergers and acquisitions. The conversation also touches on market dynamics, investment strategies, and the impact of LNG exports. Finally, it outlines future projections for pipeline expansion and financial stability.

What is the speaker's outlook on the long-term price of natural gas?

• Bearish

• Uncertain

• Bullish

• Neutral

What was one reason for the company's decision to split?

• To increase short-term profits

• To address a sum of the parts discount

• To reduce operational costs

• To expand into new markets

How does the company view mergers and acquisitions in their strategy?

• A last resort option

• The primary focus of their growth

• Unnecessary for their current strategy

• Essential for success

What factor is currently driving natural gas prices higher?

• Increased domestic production

• Weather conditions

• Government regulations

• Technological advancements

What is the company's approach to handling market volatility?

• Focusing on short-term gains

• Making long-term investment decisions

• Avoiding any new investments

• Relying on government subsidies

What is the expected timeline for the Mountain Valley Pipeline expansion?

• In two years

• No specific timeline

• End of this year

• First half of next year

What is the company's target dividend growth rate?

• 5-7%

• 12-15%

• 10-12%

• 8-10%