After updating our commentary and ratings for the more than 80 stocks in our International Coverage Universe, we continue to favor midstream names that offer exposure to volumetric growth stories and our top bets on renewable energy. All offer above-average yields that should juice investors’ total returns.

Even better, Canadian pipeline owners have operated more conservatively than their US counterparts and boast stronger balance sheets.

Ongoing takeaway constraints mean that crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids produced in Alberta continue to fetch significantly lower prices than their US benchmarks. These wide price differentials represent a headwind for Canadian oil and gas producers, but underscore the opportunity set for midstream operators.