EV Energy Partners (EVEP) is one of my favorites on our MLP Watch List. They have a very high percentage of their production hedged, so revenues and cash distributions to unit holders are very secure.
You are going to hear a lot more about the Utica Shale this year which is why I remain very bullish on Gulfport Energy (GPOR). You can find our profile on Gulfport under the Sweet 16 Tab
EVEP management indicated that over 195 horizontal wells have been permitted in the Utica so far. As it relates to MLP, the expectation is still for EVEP to open a data room for prospective buyers in early July. The most likely scenario entails selling/monetizing/asset swap a portion of the Utica position combined with a JV on the remainder that would allow the MLP to benefit from potential upside through development without significant or no capital outlays.