Crestwood, the Houston-based company engaged in gathering and processing natural gas, announced an all-stock merger with Inergy, the Kansas City, Missouri-based company engaged in storage and transportation of natural gas earlier this month.

FORBES: Energy MLPs acquire so they can borrow cheaply... and do more deals

The company relies only on a fee-based model by leveraging its range of storage and transportation assets.

FORBES: Kinder Morgan Q1 Earnings: Expansion Plans And Volume Growth In Focus