The Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. is a closed-end equity mutual fund, established and overseen by Tortoise Capital Advisors, LLC. Its investments are directed towards publicly traded companies in North America. Specifically, the fund targets pipeline operators involved in the transport of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, and various refined petroleum products. To construct its portfolio, the fund utilizes a bottom-up, fundamental analysis strategy, evaluating quantitative, qualitative, and relative value metrics. Founded on July 19, 2011, Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. is based in the United States.