The energy world a surprising hotbed of activity in 2024, with oil and gas stocks even outperforming the AI-fueled tech sector. Crude oil prices (CLK24) have surged, propped up by robust economic data, a softer U.S. dollar, simmering geopolitical tensions, and the impact of OPEC+ production cuts. This backdrop is boosting the fortunes of energy stocks – and one way to play the breakout is by targeting top players in the midstream space, like Kinder Morgan (KMI). With its vast network of pipelines and storage facilities, KMI is instrumental when it comes to transporting natural gas (NGK24), cru…