In 2017, the fracking sector was defined by a recovery in oil prices and a surge in U.S. shale investment, which grew by 50% that year. While broad energy indices sometimes struggled, specific sub-sectors like independent producers and refining outperformed.
: Focused heavily on the Permian Basin, with projected production growth of 15-17% for the year.
: A midstream giant with extensive natural gas and NGL pipelines, it was a top pick for those seeking income via dividends. fracking stocks to buy 2017
: Refining and independent producers often led the way. HollyFrontier (HFC) rose over 56%, while Marathon Petroleum (MPC) gained nearly 40%.
: A leader in the Bakken and STACK/SCOOP plays, positioned to thrive if oil prices continued their climb. Top Oilfield Service & Infrastructure Stocks In 2017, the fracking sector was defined by
: Known as one of the fastest-growing producers in the Permian, it achieved a 23% return in 2017.
: The undisputed leader in fracking services by size and technological history. Analysts favored it for its potential to benefit from increased drilling activity. : Focused heavily on the Permian Basin, with
: A major player in the Marcellus Shale, it was a preferred pick for natural gas exposure and returned 16.4% to 18.1% that year.