USA Compression Partners LP (USAC)

USA Compression Partners, LP is one of the largest independent natural gas compression services providers across the U.S. in terms of fleet horsepower. The company primarily focuses on large-horsepower applications in a number of areas. The firm is also involved in engineering, designing, operation, service & repair of compressor units. It has a diversified customer base consisting of major oil and gas companies, large independent upstream players and midstream operators. The master limited partnership, with the Energy Transfer family, offers cash flow stability from long-term contracts from its diversified infrastructure assets. Natural gas compressors help the commodity to move from the wellhead to the end market. The compression equipment is an integral part of natural gas pipelines, helping to push the fuel from one place to another. Compression service providers supply the infrastructure needed to maintain the flow and pressure throughout the transportation chain.