SUGAR LAND--March 24, 2017--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Since the Thanksgiving surprise from OPEC in 2014, the U.S. crude oil industry has faced a long list of challenges. Low crude prices meant far less development and drilling, followed by layoffs and difficulties for midstream companies in securing commitments and funding.

Within this article: Status of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Other companies featured: TransCanada Corporation (NYSE:TRP), Energy Transfer Partners LP (NYSE:ETP)