Kinder Morgan, Inc. is a major midstream energy infrastructure company based in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1997, it has become one of the largest companies in its sector, operating approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 terminals across North America. The company employs around 11,000 people and is known for pioneering the master limited partnership (MLP) financial structure.

The core business of Kinder Morgan involves the transportation and storage of various energy products, including natural gas, crude oil, gasoline, and carbon dioxide. Its extensive network of pipelines and terminals plays a vital role in connecting producers, suppliers, and consumers, ensuring efficient distribution across multiple industries. The company serves a diverse customer base, including energy producers, refiners, utilities, and industrial users, who depend on its infrastructure for reliable energy commodity transportation and storage.