Industry Overview - The global demand for cleaner fuel is increasing, leading to a rise in natural gas demand, particularly driven by the growth of data centers requiring substantial natural gas-powered electricity [1] - U.S. LNG exports are on the rise, indicating a growing global appetite for natural gas [1] Price Projections - The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts natural gas spot prices to reach $3.40 per million BTU by 2025, an increase from $2.20 per million BTU last year, which is expected to benefit exploration and production companies [2][6] Company Highlights - EQT Corporation is a leading natural gas producer in the U.S., with a strong presence in the Appalachian basin, reporting $2 billion in cumulative free cash flows over the past three quarters, indicating robust financial health [3][6] - Kinder Morgan Inc. operates a vast pipeline network of approximately 66,000 miles, transporting about 40% of the natural gas produced in the U.S., positioning the company to benefit from the increasing demand for clean energy [4][6] - Antero Resources is a prominent upstream energy company in the Appalachian Basin, with a favorable production outlook due to its extensive drilling inventories, likely to benefit from rising natural gas prices [5]