Community Chat: Looking for safe, high-yield dividends in energy? Tired of volatile stocks? Want steady cash flow from monopoly-like infrastructure? This combo is for you! The United States boasts roughly 3 million miles of pipelines that carry natural gas and liquid fuels to power plants, refineries, businesses, and millions of households. These pipelines are not only the “arteries” of the nation’s energy supply but also offer investors a relatively stable high-dividend sector. Unlike oil and gas producers, midstream energy companies make money mainly by charging fees for transportation and storage, resulting in highly stable revenue and predictable cash flow. Against a backdrop of rebounding energy demand, a number of pipeline companies are increasing capital spending to expand their net