Key Points Western Midstream and MPLX both have high yields, with distributions that are well covered and solid balance sheets. Western has a nice growth opportunity by expanding into the produced water business. MPLX has repositioned its portfolio with growth following a series of acquisitions and divestitures. 10 stocks we like better than Western Midstream Partners › For investors looking for income, one of the best places to look is the midstream master limited partnership (MLP) space. These ...