Marathon Petroleum Corp

5. Acquisitions and Other Transactions

Northwind Midstream Acquisition

On August 29, 2025, MPLX completed the acquisition of 100 percent of Northwind Delaware Holdings LLC ( “Northwind Midstream”) for $2.4 billion in cash (the “Northwind Midstream Acquisition”). Northwind Midstream provides sour gas gathering and treating services in Lea County, New Mexico, which enhances MPLX’s Permian natural gas and NGL value chain. The Northwind Midstream Acquisition was financed with a portion of the net proceeds from MPLX's $4.5 billion senior notes issuance in August 2025.

Northwind Midstream consists of over 200,000 dedicated acres, more than 200 miles of gathering pipelines, two in-service acid gas injection wells at 20 MMcf/d and a third permitted well that will bring its total capacity to 37 MMcf/d. At the time of acquisition, the system had 150 MMcf/d of sour gas treating capacity, with in-process expansion projects expected to increase capacity to over 400 MMcf/d by the second half of 2026. The system is partially supported by minimum volume commitments by regional producers.

The Northwind Midstream Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination requiring all Northwind Midstream assets and liabilities to be remeasured to fair value. The fair value of property, plant and equipment was based primarily on the cost approach. The fair value of the identifiable intangible assets was primarily based on the multi-period excess earnings method, which is an income approach. The intangible assets acquired are related to various commercial contracts with a weighted average amortization period of 15 years. The following table reflects our preliminary allocation of the $2.4 billion purchase price to the Northwind Midstream assets and liabilities, as well as measurement period adjustments since the acquisition date:

The allocation is subject to revision, as certain data necessary to complete the purchase price allocation is not yet available, including, but not limited to, the final valuation of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets acquired, which may impact the amount of goodwill recognized. The final valuation will be completed no later than one year from the acquisition date. The results for the acquired business are reported within our Midstream segment.

The purchase price allocation resulted in the recognition of $379 million in goodwill by our Midstream segment, all of which is deductible by MPLX for tax purposes. Goodwill represents the accelerated growth opportunities in the Permian using Northwind Midstream’s asset base, which is complementary and adjacent to MPLX’s existing Delaware basin natural gas system and offers optionality to direct volumes through our integrated system.

Pro forma financial information assuming the Northwind Midstream Acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the calendar year prior to the year of the acquisition, as well as the revenues and earnings generated during the period since the acquisition date, were not material for disclosure purposes.

Divestiture of Rockies Operations

On November 12, 2025, MPLX completed the sale of its Rockies gathering and processing operations (the “Rockies”) to a subsidiary of Harvest Midstream (“Harvest”) for $980 million in cash. The transaction resulted in a gain of $159 million, which is included in net gain on disposal of assets on the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The sale of these non-core gathering and processing assets did not represent a strategic shift that has or will have a material effect on our operations or financial results. Prior to the sale, the Rockies operations were included in our Midstream segment.

Sale of Interest in Ethanol Joint Venture

On July 31, 2025, MPC sold its 49.9 percent interest in The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC (“TAMH”) to The Andersons Ethanol LLC, in exchange for cash proceeds of $427 million. MPC’s equity method investment in TAMH was previously reported in the Refining & Marketing segment. Upon closing, MPC derecognized the carrying value of the equity method investment of $173 million and recorded a gain of $254 million, which is included in income from equity method investments on the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

BANGL, LLC Acquisitions

BANGL, LLC (“BANGL”) owns and operates a NGL pipeline system that connects production in the Delaware and Midland basins to key demand centers along the Gulf Coast. On July 31, 2024, MPLX exercised its right of first offer under the BANGL joint venture agreement to purchase an additional 20 percent ownership interest in BANGL for $210 million in cash, which increased total ownership interest to 45 percent (the “2024 BANGL Transaction”). The purchase price of the additional 20 percent ownership interest in BANGL exceeded MPLX’s portion of the underlying net assets of the joint venture by approximately $156 million. Following the 2024 BANGL Transaction, MPLX’s investment in BANGL continued to be accounted for as an equity method investment.

On July 1, 2025, MPLX purchased the remaining 55 percent interest in BANGL for $703 million cash, plus an earnout provision of up to $275 million based on targeted EBITDA growth from 2026 to 2029 (the “BANGL Acquisition”). We recorded a liability for these contingent payments in the third quarter of 2025. See Note 17 for additional detail on the inputs used to measure the fair value of these contingent payments. On July 3, 2025, MPLX used cash on hand to extinguish approximately $656 million principal amount of debt outstanding, including interest, related to certain term and revolving loans assumed as part of the BANGL Acquisition (the “BANGL Debt Repayment”).

Upon acquisition of the remaining 55 percent interest in BANGL, MPLX’s existing equity investment was remeasured to fair value resulting in the recognition of a $484 million gain, which is included in income from equity method investments within the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The fair value of the previously held equity method investment was estimated using an income approach, with significant valuation inputs including forecasted cash flows and discount rates ranging from 11 to 12 percent. As a result of the BANGL Acquisition, MPLX now owns 100 percent of BANGL and its results are reflected in our Midstream segment within our consolidated financial results.

The following table summarizes the purchase price consideration in connection with the BANGL Acquisition:

The BANGL Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination requiring all BANGL assets and liabilities to be remeasured to fair value. The fair value of property, plant and equipment was determined using a combination of both the cost and income approach. The fair value of the identifiable intangible assets was primarily based on the multi-period excess earnings method, which is an income approach. The intangible asset acquired is related to a customer relationship with an amortization period of 11 years. The following table reflects our preliminary determination of the fair value of the BANGL assets and liabilities:

The allocation is subject to revision, as certain data necessary to complete the purchase price allocation is not yet available, including, but not limited to, the final valuation of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets acquired, which may impact the amount of goodwill recognized. The final valuation will be completed no later than one year from the acquisition date.

The purchase price allocation resulted in the recognition of $731 million in goodwill by our Midstream segment,55 percent of which is deductible by MPLX for tax purposes. Goodwill represents the advancement of MPLX’s wellhead-to-water strategy by securing full ownership of a strategically located NGL transport asset which further integrates MPLX’s midstream infrastructure connecting the Permian and Gulf Coast regions.

Pro forma financial information assuming the BANGL Acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the calendar year prior to the year of the acquisition, as well as the revenues and earnings generated during the period since the acquisition date, were not material for disclosure purposes.

Whiptail Midstream Acquisition

On March 11, 2025, MPLX acquired gathering businesses from Whiptail Midstream, LLC for $235 million in cash. These San Juan basin assets consist primarily of crude and natural gas gathering systems in the Four Corners region. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, which requires all the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed to be remeasured to fair value at the date of acquisition. The final valuation includes $170 million of property, plant and equipment, $41 million of intangibles and $24 million of net working capital. The results for the acquired business are reported within our Midstream segment.

Jones Act Blue Water Vessels Acquisition

Marathon Coastal Holdings LLC (formerly known as Crowley Coastal Partners LLC, “Coastal Holdings”) was formed in May 2016 as a joint venture to own, through its subsidiaries, four Jones Act mid-range product tankers and three Jones Act series 750 ATB vessels. Prior to October 1, 2024, MPC accounted for our 50 percent ownership in Coastal Holdings as an equity method investment.

On October 1, 2024, MPC paid approximately $66 million in cash to purchase the remaining 50 percent interest in Coastal Holdings and its subsidiary, Marathon Blue Water Holdings LLC (formerly known as Crowley Blue Water Partners, LLC, “Blue Water Holdings”), which owns the three ATB vessels, from our joint venture partner. As part of the transaction, MPC assumed Blue Water Holdings’ United States Maritime Administration guaranteed obligations (the “MARAD Debt”) with an aggregate outstanding principal amount and accrued interest value of $175 million as of October 1, 2024. See Note 19 for additional information. Subsequent to the acquisition date, Coastal Holdings is wholly owned by MPC and is included in our consolidated results.

The excess of the $66 million fair value over the $50 million book value of our 50 percent indirect interest in Coastal Holdings resulted in a $16 million gain, which is included in income from equity method investments on the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

Whistler Joint Venture Transaction

On May 29, 2024, MPLX and its joint venture partner contributed their respective membership interests in Whistler Pipeline, LLC to a newly formed joint venture, WPC Parent, LLC, and issued a 19 percent voting interest in WPC Parent, LLC to an affiliate of Enbridge Inc. in exchange for the contribution of cash and the Rio Bravo Pipeline project (collectively the “Whistler Joint Venture Transaction”). As a result of the transaction, MPLX’s voting interest in the joint venture was reduced from 37.5 percent to 30.4 percent. MPLX recognized a gain of $151 million at closing and received a cash distribution of $134 million, recorded as a return of capital, related to the dilution of the ownership interest. The gain is included in income from equity method investments on the accompanying consolidated statements of income and the return of capital is included in investments - redemptions, repayments, return of capital and sales proceeds within the investing section of the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.

Utica Midstream Acquisition

On March 22, 2024, MPLX used $625 million of cash to purchase additional ownership interests in existing joint ventures and gathering assets, which will enhance MPLX’s position in the Utica basin. Prior to the acquisition, MPLX owned an indirect interest in Ohio Gathering Company, L.L.C. (“OGC”) and a direct interest in Ohio Condensate Company, L.L.C. (“OCC”). After giving effect to the acquisition, MPLX owns a combined direct and indirect 73 percent interest in OGC and a 100 percent interest in OCC. In addition, MPLX acquired a 100 percent interest in a dry gas gathering system in the Utica basin. OGC continues to be accounted for as an equity method investment as MPLX did not obtain control of OGC as a result of the transaction. OGC is considered a VIE and MPLX is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary due to voting rights on significant matters. The acquisition date fair value of our investment in OGC exceeded our portion of the underlying net assets of the joint venture by approximately $75 million. This basis difference is being amortized into net income over the remaining estimated useful lives of the underlying net assets. OCC was previously accounted for as an equity method investment, and it is now consolidated and included in our consolidated financial results.

The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination requiring all the acquired assets and liabilities to be remeasured to fair value resulting in a consolidated fair value of net assets and liabilities of $625 million. The fair value includes $507 million related to acquired interests in the joint ventures and the remaining balance related to other acquired assets and liabilities. The revaluation of MPLX’s existing 62 percent equity method investment in OCC resulted in a $20 million gain, which is included in net gain on disposal of assets on the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The fair value of equity method investments was based on a discounted cash flow model.

MarkWest Torñado GP, L.L.C. Acquisition

On December 15, 2023, MPLX used $303 million of cash on hand to purchase the remaining 40 percent interest in MarkWest Torñado GP, L.L.C. (“Torñado”) for approximately $270 million, including cash paid for working capital, and to extend the term of a gathering and processing agreement for approximately $33 million. As a result of this transaction, this entity is now consolidated and included in our consolidated financial results. It was previously accounted for as an equity method investment. Torñado provides natural gas gathering and processing related services in the Permian basin. The results for this business are reported within our Midstream segment.

At December 15, 2023, the carrying value of MPLX’s 60 percent equity investment in Torñado was $311 million. Upon acquisition of the remaining 40 percent member interest, the existing equity investment was remeasured to fair value resulting in the recognition of a $92 million gain, which was presented in the net gain on disposal of assets line on the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The fair value of the previously held equity method investment was primarily based on the price negotiated for the 40 percent interest in Torñado.

The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination. While the purchase price for the 40 percent interest was $270 million, all of the Torñado assets and liabilities were remeasured to fair value resulting in a consolidated fair value of net assets and liabilities of $673 million, consisting primarily of property, plant and equipment and identifiable intangible assets. The fair value of property, plant and equipment was based primarily on the cost approach. The fair value of the identifiable intangible assets, consisting of various customer contracts, was primarily based on the multi-period excess earnings method, which is an income approach.

South Texas Gateway Terminal LLC Sale

On August 1, 2023, MPC sold its 25 percent interest in South Texas Gateway Terminal LLC (“South Texas Gateway”) to an affiliate of Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson Energy”). Gibson Energy paid $1.1 billion in cash to acquire 100 percent of the membership interests of South Texas Gateway from MPC and its other members. South Texas Gateway owns an oil export facility in the U.S. Gulf Coast. MPC’s proceeds were $270 million, resulting in a gain of $106 million, which is included in net gain on disposal of assets on the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

LF Bioenergy Acquisition

On March 8, 2023, MPC announced the acquisition of a 49.9 percent interest in LF Bioenergy, an emerging producer of renewable natural gas (“RNG”) in the U.S., for approximately $56 million, which included funding for on-going operations and project development. LF Bioenergy has been focused on developing and growing a portfolio of dairy farm-based, low carbon intensity RNG projects. MPC accounts for our ownership interest in LF Bioenergy as an equity method investment.