Delek Logistics Partners LP
For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Aug 7, 2024.
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Jun 30, 2024 · Filed Aug 7, 2024
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-03-31; filed 2024-05-08.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsSummary of Financial and Other InformationCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-07.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsSummary of Financial and Other InformationThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Added paragraphs (14)
Current report
On August 2, 2024, the Partnership entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with H2O Midstream Holdings, LLC (the “Seller”) to purchase 100% of the limited liability company interests in H2O Midstream Intermediate, LLC, H2O Midstream Permian LLC, and H2O Midstream LLC (the “Purchased Interests” or "H2O Midstream), related to Seller’s water disposal and recycling operations, in the Midland Basin in Texas (the “Purchase Agreement”). For further information, see Note 10 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in Item 1. Financial Statements, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Current report
Further, in order to position ourselves as a premier, full-service midstream provider in the Permian Basin, the Partnership has implemented several strategic initiatives, as discussed in detail below in 'Other 2024 Developments'. These actions not only enhance our standing in the market but also move to align us as an independent, largely third-party cash flow company with a robust growth profile.
Current report
Planned H2O Midstream Acquisition
Current report
On August 2, 2024, the Partnership entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with H2O Midstream Holdings, LLC (the “Seller”) to purchase 100% of the limited liability company interests in H2O Midstream Intermediate, LLC, H2O Midstream Permian LLC, and H2O Midstream LLC (the “Purchased Interests” or "H2O Midstream"), related to the Seller’s water disposal and recycling operations, in the Midland Basin in Texas (the “Purchase Agreement”) for total consideration of $230.0 million, subject to customary adjustments under the Purchase Agreement for net working capital and indebtedness (the "H2O Transaction"). The purchase price is comprised of approximately $160.0 million in cash and $70.0 million of preferred equity. The closing of the H2O Transaction is currently anticipated to occur by the end of 2024.
Current report
Wink to Webster Pipeline Investment Acquisition
Current report
On August 5, 2024, the Partnership acquired a 50% investment in W2W Holdings LLC which includes a 15.6% indirect interest in the Wink to Webster Pipeline, LLC joint venture ("Wink to Webster"), and related joint venture indebtedness, from a wholly owned subsidiary of Delek Holdings. W2W Holdings LLC was originally formed by Delek Holdings and MPLX Operations LLC to obtain financing and fund capital calls associated with its collective and contributed interests in Wink to Webster. Wink to Webster owns and operates a long-haul crude oil pipeline system with origin points at Wink and Midland in the Permian Basin and delivery points at multiple Houston area locations. Total consideration was comprised of $86.6 million in cash, forgiveness of an approximately $60 million receivable from Delek Holdings and 2,300,000 of common units representing limited partnership interest in us.
Current report
Commercial Agreements with Delek Holdings
Current report
On August 5, 2024, the Partnership amended and extended expired, or soon to be expired, commercial agreements with subsidiaries of Delek Holdings under which we provide various services, including crude oil gathering and crude oil, intermediate and refined products transportation and storage services, and marketing, terminalling and offloading services to Delek Holdings. These agreements have an initial term of five to seven years, with the ability to extend for an additional five years at Delek Holdings' option. In addition, certain of these contracts had rate adjustments to be phased in over 2025 and 2026. In addition, the Partnership entered into an assignment agreement with Delek Holdings. As a result of these agreements with Delek Holdings, we redeemed 2,500,000 common units representing limited partnership interest in us held by Delek Holdings to assign the Big Spring Refinery Marketing Agreement to Delek Holdings. We also entered into an amended and restated Omnibus Agreement with Delek Holdings that provides Delek Holdings an option to purchase certain critical assets from us at market value during the period beginning upon any change in control or sale of substantially all assets involving us and extending (i) in the case of a transaction involving a third party, for six months following closing, and (ii) for any other transaction for four years following closing.
Current report
Natural Gas Plant
Current report
In the second quarter of 2024, the Partnership made the final investment decision to build a new natural gas processing plant adjacent to its plant in the Permian Basin. The plant is expected to have a capacity of approximately 110 MMcf/d (as defined below) and aims to meet the rising demand for natural gas in the region. We have engaged specialists to oversee the process, including permits, equipment procurement, and construction. Financial projections estimate an EBITDA of approximately $40 million, considering increased production, cost savings, and market conditions. The expansion also aligns with our commitment to sustainability, integrating advanced technologies to minimize emissions and optimize energy efficiency. This strategic move positions us as a key player in the energy sector, contributing to regional economic growth and sustainability. This expansion project will also increase the Partnership's third party revenue.
Current report
Contractual Rate Adjustments to Keep Pace with Inflation
Current report
On July 1, 2024, the tariffs on certain of our FERC regulated pipelines and the throughput fees and storage fees under certain of our agreements with Delek Holdings and third parties that are subject to adjustments using FERC indexing increased by approximately 1.3%, which was the amount of the change in the FERC oil pipeline index. The tariff on FERC regulated system acquired from Delaware Gathering was adjusted as of January 1, 2024, but adjustments under agreements already in place will be capped at 3.0%. Under certain of our agreements with Delek Holdings and third parties, the fees that are subject to adjustments using the consumer price index increased 3.3% and the fees that are subject to adjustments using the producer price index increased approximately 0.8%. These adjustments allow us to maintain compliance with FERC regulations as well as to ensure that our results are reflective of current market conditions.
Current report
(1) Regulatory and sustaining capital expenditures represent cash expenditures (including for the addition or improvement to, or the replacement of, our capital assets, and for the acquisition of existing, or the construction or development of new, capital assets) made to maintain our long-term operating income or operating capacity. Examples include expenditures for the repair, refurbishment and replacement of pipelines and terminals, to maintain equipment reliability, integrity and safety and to address environmental laws and regulations.
Current report
(2)Reimbursement from Delek Holdings for capital expenditures represents amounts for certain capital expenditures reimbursable to us from Delek Holdings pursuant to the terms of the Omnibus Agreement (as defined in Note 2 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in Item 1. Financial Statements, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q).
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Previous report
As a result of these transactions, our liquidity significantly improved, with an increase from approximately $300.0 million as of December 31, 2023, to approximately $800.0 million. The improvement in liquidity demonstrates the success of our financial strategies and the positive impact of our transactions, positioning us for future growth and strengthening our financial stability.
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Previous wording
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements reflect our current estimates, expectations and projections about our future results, performance, prospects and opportunities. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the effect, impact, potential duration or other implications of, or expectations expressed with respect to, the actions of members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries ("OPEC") and other leading oil producing countries (together with OPEC, "OPEC+") with respect to oil production and pricing, and statements regarding our efforts and plans in response to such events, the information concerning our possible future results of operations, business and growth strategies, financing plans, expectations that regulatory developments or other matters will not have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition, our competitive position and the effects of competition, the projected growth of the industry in which we operate, the benefits and synergies to be obtained from our completed and any future acquisitions, statements of management’s goals and objectives, and other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “appears,” “projects” and similar expressions, as well as statements in future tense, identify forward-looking statements.
Current wording
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements reflect our current estimates, expectations and projections about our future results, performance, prospects and opportunities. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the effect, impact, potential duration or other implications of, or expectations expressed with respect to, the actions of members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries ("OPEC") and other leading oil producing countries (together with OPEC, "OPEC+") with respect to oil production and pricing, and statements regarding our efforts and plans in response to such events, the information concerning our possible future results of operations, business and growth strategies, financing plans, expectations that regulatory developments or other matters will not have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition, our competitive position and the effects of competition, the projected growth of the industry in which we operate, the benefits and synergies to be obtained from our completed and any future acquisitions, including the H2O Midstream acquisition, statements of management’s goals and objectives, and other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “appears,” “projects” and similar expressions, as well as statements in future tense, identify forward-looking statements.
Previous wording
•our ability to successfully complete acquisitions and integrate acquired businesses, and to achieve the anticipated benefits therefrom;
Current wording
•our ability to successfully complete acquisitions and integrate acquired businesses, and to achieve the anticipated benefits therefrom, including the planned H2O Midstream acquisition;
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, domestic markets have experienced an elevated hydrocarbon pricing environment that has resulted in a strong demand for hydrocarbons and presented an opportunity for the Partnership to leverage its extensive network of logistics assets, resulting in increased throughputs and higher utilization as compared to the prior year. Additionally, Delaware Gathering further diversifies our logistics customer base to include significantly more third-party customers, and it allows us to provide comprehensive logistics services in the Delaware Basin, while also serving as a funnel into our existing midstream Permian activities. As producers continue to ramp up production within the Permian Basin, the Partnership is well positioned to continue to add value through our gathering and processing services as a result of our Delaware Gathering operations which complement our existing Midland Gathering System assets. Our positioning allows our customers the ability to control quality and adds optionality to place barrels in a variety of markets. Through our joint venture projects, we have increased our supply network to take advantage of growth opportunities in expanding markets and added additional flexibility which has delivered realized value through the Partnership system. While we experienced a $4.7 million decrease in net income for the three months ended March 31, 2024, our EBITDA (as defined in "Non GAAP Measures" section below) increased $8.3 million in 2024 as compared to 2023. Our gathering and processing segment saw a $2.3 million increase in segment EBITDA. Our wholesale marketing and terminalling segment saw a $3.3 million increase in segment EBITDA. Segment EBITDA for our investments in pipeline joint ventures increased by $2.2 million. See the “Results of Operations” section below for further discussion.
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, domestic markets have experienced an elevated hydrocarbon pricing environment that has resulted in a strong demand for hydrocarbons and presented an opportunity for the Partnership to leverage its extensive network of logistics assets, resulting in increased throughputs and higher utilization as compared to the prior year. Additionally, Delaware Gathering further diversifies our logistics customer base to include significantly more third-party customers, and it allows us to provide comprehensive logistics services in the Delaware Basin, while also serving as a funnel into our existing midstream Permian activities. As producers continue to ramp up production within the Permian Basin, the Partnership is well positioned to continue to add value through our gathering and processing services as a result of our Delaware Gathering operations which complement our existing Midland Gathering System assets. Our positioning allows our customers the ability to control quality and adds optionality to place barrels in a variety of markets. Through our joint venture projects, we have increased our supply network to take advantage of growth opportunities in expanding markets and added additional flexibility which has delivered realized value through the Partnership system. Net Income for the Partnership increased $4.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the prior year period. Our EBITDA (as defined in "Non GAAP Measures" section below) increased $18.0 million in 2024 as compared to 2023. This improvement can be attributed to the strong financial and operational performance achieved across all of our operating segments. Our gathering and processing segment saw a $4.3 million increase in segment EBITDA. Our wholesale marketing and terminalling segment saw a $5.5 million increase in segment EBITDA. Our storage and transportation segment saw a $6.5 million increase in segment EBITDA. Segment EBITDA for our investments in pipeline joint ventures increased by $2.8 million. See the “Results of Operations” section below for further discussion.
Previous wording
On March 12, 2024, we completed a public offering of its common units in which it sold 3,584,416 common units (including an overallotment option of 467,532 common units) to the underwriters of the offering at a price to the public of $38.50 per unit. The proceeds received from this offering (net of underwriting discounts, commissions and expenses) were $132.3 million and were used to repay a portion of the outstanding borrowings under the DKL Revolving Facility. Underwriting discounts totaled $5.5 million.
Current wording
On March 12, 2024, we completed a public offering of its common units in which it sold 3,584,416 common units (including an overallotment option of 467,532 common units) to the underwriters of the offering at a price to the public of $38.50 per unit. The proceeds received from this offering (net of underwriting discounts, commissions and expenses) were $132.2 million and were used to repay a portion of the outstanding borrowings under the DKL Revolving Facility. Underwriting discounts totaled $5.5 million.
Previous wording
We review operating results in four reportable segments: (i) gathering and processing; (ii) wholesale marketing and terminalling; (iii) storage and transportation; and (iv) investments in pipeline joint ventures. Decisions concerning the allocation of resources and assessment of operating performance are made based on this segmentation. Management measures the operating performance of each reportable segment based on the segment EBITDA, except for the investments in pipeline joint ventures segment, which is measured based on net income. Segment reporting is discussed in more detail in Note 8 to our condensed consolidated statements of income in Item 1. to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Current wording
We review operating results in four reportable segments: (i) gathering and processing; (ii) wholesale marketing and terminalling; (iii) storage and transportation; and (iv) investments in pipeline joint ventures. Decisions concerning the allocation of resources and assessment of operating performance are made based on this segmentation. Management measures the operating performance of each reportable segment based on the segment EBITDA, except for the investments in pipeline joint ventures segment, which is measured based on net income. Segment reporting is discussed in more detail in Note 8 to our condensed consolidated financial statements in Item 1. Financial Statements, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Previous wording
(1)This information is presented at a summary level for your reference. See the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for more detail regarding our results of operations.
Current wording
(1)This information is presented at a summary level for your reference. See the condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income in Item 1. to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for more detail regarding our results of operations.
Previous wording
(2) For a definition of EBITDA, see "Non-GAAP Measures" above.
Current wording
(2)For a definition of EBITDA, see "Non-GAAP Measures" above.