Here Are My Top 2 High-Yield Energy Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

Core Viewpoint - The energy sector offers high dividend yields, with sustainable payouts exceeding 7% from quality companies, particularly pipeline companies structured as master limited partnerships (MLPs) [1]. Group 1: Enterprise Products Partners - Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) has a dividend yield of 7.1% and is recognized as one of the best-managed MLPs [2]. - The company charges fees for the transportation and storage of crude oil, natural gas, and refined products, generating significant cash flow [3]. - Over the past decade, Enterprise has increased its operational cash flow by more than 90% and is currently completing major expansion projects, including the 550-mile Bahia Pipeline [5][6]. Group 2: MPLX - MPLX offers a higher dividend yield of 7.4% and is similarly well-managed, with a strong capacity to cover its payouts [7]. - The company has ongoing construction of natural gas pipelines, including the Eiger Express pipeline with a capacity of 2.5 billion cubic feet per day, and has made significant acquisitions, such as a $2.4 billion sour gas treatment business [9].