DT Midstream Inc
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 26, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Feb 26, 2025
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What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2023-12-31; filed 2024-02-16.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-26.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe 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 (19)
Current report
Taxes other than income increased $7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to LEAP assets placed into service.
Current report
Taxes other than income increased $4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to assets placed into service at Blue Union Gathering.
Current report
In 2024, we completed the Clean Fuels Acquisition and advanced our carbon capture and sequestration project in Louisiana through completion of the Class V test well. The carbon capture and sequestration Class VI permit application was transferred to the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources in February 2024, and we are awaiting the completion of their review.
Current report
•Our Clean Fuels Gathering project to capture fugitive methane emissions; and
Current report
On December 31, 2024, we closed on the Midwest Pipeline Acquisition of three FERC-regulated natural gas transmission pipelines for $1.2 billion. See Note 16, "Acquisitions" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Current report
As a result of the sales of senior unsecured notes at our equity method investees, we received net distributions from Millennium of $416 million and NEXUS of $371 million during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. See Note 1, "Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Current report
Net cash and cash equivalents used for investing activities increased $730 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to cash consideration for the Midwest Pipeline Acquisition, partially offset by a decrease in cash used for plant and equipment expenditures and higher distributions received from equity method investees, including those noted above.
Current report
In December 2024, we issued the 2034 Notes in aggregate principal amount of $650 million, and we amended the Credit Agreement to, among other things, extend the Revolving Credit Facility maturity date to 2029. In November 2024, we amended our Credit Agreement to permit the Company to incur certain customary bridge loans, including the Bridge Facility. In September 2024, we repaid the remaining indebtedness under the Term Loan Facility of $399 million. See Note 10, "Debt" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Current report
See also Note 12, "Commitments and Contingencies" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Current report
(b) Excludes $19 million of unamortized debt issuance costs.
Current report
Purchase Accounting
Current report
In accordance with business combination accounting guidance, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in an acquired business are measured at their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. As discussed in the Regulation paragraph below, these acquired FERC-regulated pipelines are accounted for under ASC 980, and thus, the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed subject to these provisions approximate their regulated basis, and therefore no fair value adjustments have been reflected related to these amounts. Customer relationship intangible assets are not subject to rate making and cost recovery provisions, and therefore do include fair value adjustments. Determining the fair value of these items required management's judgment and involved the use of significant estimates and assumptions with respect to the timing and amounts of future cash inflows and outflows, discount rates, market prices and asset lives, among other items. Changes to these estimates and assumptions could result in material changes to the fair value of assets and liabilities as of the acquisition date. For income tax purposes, the transaction is treated as a taxable deemed asset acquisition. Accordingly, the majority of deferred income tax assets and liabilities of the acquired entities are eliminated as the tax bases were increased to fair market value which equals net book value.
Current report
See Note 7, "Income Taxes" and Note 16, "Acquisitions" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Current report
On December 31, 2024, we completed the Midwest Pipeline Acquisition, which resulted in an addition of $303 million to goodwill under the Pipeline reporting unit. This addition occurred after the completion of our annual impairment test as of October 1, 2024. As part of our year-end procedures, we performed a qualitative assessment of the goodwill balance, including the newly added goodwill from the acquisition, and determined there were no indicators of impairment as of December 31, 2024. See Note 16, "Acquisitions" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Current report
Depreciation and Amortization of Long-Lived Assets
Current report
We compute depreciation and amortization based on estimated useful lives. These estimates are based on various factors including condition, manufacturing specifications, technological advances and historical data concerning useful lives of similar assets. Uncertainties that impact these estimates include economic conditions and supply and demand in the area. When assets are put into service, we make estimates with respect to useful lives and salvage values that we believe are reasonable. However, subsequent events could cause us to change our estimates, thus impacting the future calculation of depreciation and amortization. For our regulated assets, depreciation studies to assess the estimated useful lives of the asset are typically conducted as part of rate proceedings or tariff filings, which can result in changes in economic lives. Changes in economic lives, if applicable, are implemented prospectively as of the tariff approved effective date.
Current report
Regulation
Current report
Guardian, Midwestern and Viking are subject to rate regulation and accounting requirements of the FERC. The regulated operations of each of these subsidiaries have rates that are (i) established by independent, third-party regulators, (ii) set at levels that will recover our costs when considering the demand and competition for our services and (iii) collectible from our customers. Accordingly, we follow the accounting for regulated operations as defined in ASC 980, Regulated Operations for these pipelines, which results in differences in the application of GAAP between our regulated and non-regulated businesses. These entities are required to record regulatory assets and liabilities for certain transactions that would have been treated as revenue or expense in non-regulated businesses. Future regulatory changes could result in changes in the amounts of regulatory assets and liabilities or the discontinuance of this accounting treatment for regulatory assets and liabilities for some or all of our regulated businesses. We believe that currently available facts support the continued use of regulatory accounting and that all regulatory assets and liabilities are recoverable or refundable in the current regulatory environment.
Current report
See Note 17, "Regulatory Matters" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Removed paragraphs (6)
Previous report
On July 1, 2021, DT Midstream completed the Separation from DTE Energy and became an independent public company. See Note 1, "Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Previous report
•Our "wellhead to water" expansion proposal of the Haynesville System which offers a carbon neutral pathway for supply to reach LNG markets; and
Previous report
In May 2023, NEXUS closed on the sale of $750 million of senior unsecured notes with a weighted-average coupon rate of 5.52%. We received a distribution from NEXUS of $371 million, net of fees and expenses, which reduced our investment balance.
Previous report
Net cash and cash equivalents used for investing activities of $854 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased as compared to net cash and cash equivalents from investing activities of $123 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of an additional 26.25% ownership interest in the Millennium from National Grid in 2022, cash collection of the Notes receivable from DTE Energy in 2021, and an increase in cash used for plant and equipment expenditures in 2022, partially offset by proceeds from the sale of notes receivable in 2022.
Previous report
Prior to the Separation, we relied on short-term borrowings and contributions from DTE Energy. In June 2021, we issued the 2029 Notes and 2031 Notes in aggregate principal amount of $2.1 billion and entered into a $1.0 billion Term Loan Facility. Proceeds were used for the repayment of the short-term borrowings due to DTE Energy, as well as a one-time special dividend provided to DTE Energy.
Previous report
(b) Excludes $23 million of unamortized debt issuance costs.
Reworded paragraphs (42)
Previous wording
We are an owner, operator, and developer of an integrated portfolio of natural gas midstream assets. We provide multiple, integrated natural gas services to customers through our Pipeline segment, which includes interstate pipelines, intrastate pipelines, storage systems, and lateral pipelines, and through our Gathering segment. We also own joint venture interests in equity method investees which own and operate interstate pipelines that connect to our wholly owned assets.
Current wording
We are an owner, operator, and developer of an integrated portfolio of natural gas midstream assets. We provide multiple, integrated natural gas services to customers through our Pipeline segment, which includes interstate pipelines, intrastate pipelines, storage systems, and gathering lateral pipelines, and through our Gathering segment. We also own joint venture interests in equity method investees which own and operate interstate pipelines that connect to our wholly owned assets. On December 31, 2024, we closed on the Midwest Pipeline Acquisition of three FERC-regulated natural gas transmission pipelines. See Note 16, "Acquisitions" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Previous wording
The Pipeline segment consists of our interstate pipelines, intrastate pipelines, storage systems, lateral pipelines including related treatment plants and compression and surface facilities. This segment also includes our equity method investments. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we completed the conversion of the Michigan System from gathering to dry gas transmission service and began providing services under a new long-term dry gas transmission contract. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Michigan System financial results are presented in the Pipeline segment. The prior years' comparative activity was for gathering services and therefore was not revised from presentation in the Gathering segment.
Current wording
The Pipeline segment consists of our interstate pipelines, intrastate pipelines, storage systems, gathering lateral pipelines including related treatment plants and compression and surface facilities. This segment also includes our equity method investments. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we completed the conversion of the Michigan System from gathering to dry gas transmission service and began providing services under a new long-term dry gas transmission contract. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Michigan System financial results are presented in the Pipeline segment. The activity for the year ended December 31, 2022 was for gathering services and therefore was not revised from presentation in the Gathering segment.
Previous wording
Operating revenues increased $38 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to higher long-term and short-term storage contracting rates at the Washington 10 Storage Complex of $18 million, new transmission service contracts at the Michigan System of $16 million, and new LEAP long-term firm service revenue contracts of $10 million, partially offset by lower volumes at Bluestone of $2 million. Operating revenues increased $32 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to higher volumes and rates on LEAP of $21 million, a new customer on Stonewall of $7 million, and higher volumes and rates at the Washington 10 Storage Complex of $4 million.
Current wording
Operating revenues increased $66 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to new LEAP long-term firm service revenue contracts of $55 million, higher long-term contracting rates and volumes at the Washington 10 Storage Complex of $9 million and higher volumes at Stonewall of $9 million, partially offset by lower volumes at Bluestone of $8 million. Operating revenues increased $38 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to higher long-term and short-term storage contracting rates at the Washington 10 Storage Complex of $18 million, new transmission service contracts at the Michigan System of $16 million, and new LEAP long-term firm service revenue contracts of $10 million, partially offset by lower volumes at Bluestone of $2 million.
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Operation and maintenance expense increased $1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to new transmission service contracts at the Michigan System, partially offset by increased capitalized labor and overhead. Operation and maintenance expense decreased $5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to lower Separation-related transaction costs of $10 million, partially offset by increased maintenance and labor costs at the Washington 10 Storage Complex of $3 million.
Current wording
Operation and maintenance expense increased $13 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to higher production-related operating expenses from the expansion of LEAP and acquisition related costs for the Midwest Pipeline Acquisition. Operation and maintenance expense increased $1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to new transmission service contracts at the Michigan System, partially offset by increased capitalized labor and overhead.
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Depreciation and amortization expense increased $6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to new transmission service assets at the Michigan System and new Haynesville System (LEAP) assets placed into service.
Current wording
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to new LEAP assets placed into service. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to new transmission service assets at the Michigan System and new LEAP assets placed into service.
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Asset (gains) losses and impairments, net increased $6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 due to a one-time gain realized from a legal settlement with a supplier that occurred in 2022.
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Asset (gains) losses and impairments, netdecreased $4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 due to a one-time gain realized from an insurance settlement that occurred in the prior year.
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Interest expense decreased $2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to higher capitalized interest on higher construction in progress during 2023, partially offset by higher borrowings and rates under the Revolving Credit Facility, higher interest rates on the Term Loan Facility, and a full year of interest expense related to our 2032 Notes. Interest expense increased $6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to higher outstanding borrowings and higher interest rates on our external debt as compared to interest rates on borrowings from DTE Energy prior to the Separation.
Current wording
Interest expense decreased $8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to lower outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and the repayment of the Term Loan Facility during 2024, partially offset by lower capitalized interest driven by lower construction in progress during 2024 and higher interest related to the Bridge Facility and 2034 Notes. Interest expense decreased $2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to higher capitalized interest on higher construction in progress during 2023, partially offset by higher borrowings and rates under the Revolving Credit Facility, higher interest rates on the Term Loan Facility, and a full year of interest expense related to our 2032 Notes.
Previous wording
Earnings from equity method investees increased $27 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to higher earnings from Millennium of $19 million from our higher ownership percentage and a goodwill impairment at Generation of $7 million in 2022. Additionally, NEXUS had increased contract rates and additional customers offset by higher interest expense from new senior unsecured notes. Earnings from equity method investees increased $24 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to the Millennium acquisition of $9 million, higher revenues from increased contract rates and additional customers at NEXUS of $15 million and higher westbound contracted volumes at Vector of $4 million, partially offset by a goodwill impairment at Generation of $7 million. On October 7, 2022, DT Midstream closed on the $552 million purchase of an additional 26.25% ownership interest in Millennium from National Grid. See Note 1, "Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Current wording
Earnings from equity method investees decreased $15 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to higher interest expense from new senior unsecured notes at Millennium and a full year of interest expense from senior unsecured notes at NEXUS. Earnings from equity method investees increased $27 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to higher earnings from Millennium of $19 million from our higher ownership percentage and a goodwill impairment at Generation of $7 million in 2022. Additionally, NEXUS had increased contract rates and additional customers offset by higher interest expense from new senior unsecured notes. On October 7, 2022, DT Midstream closed on the $552 million purchase of an additional 26.25% ownership interest in Millennium from National Grid. See Note 1, "Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
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Loss from financing activities decreased $6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 and increased $6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 due to the partial repayment of our Term Loan Facility that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2022. See Note 10, "Debt" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further details.
Current wording
Loss from financing activities increased $3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to the repayment of our remaining Term Loan Facility that occurred during the current year. Loss from financing activities decreased $6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 due to the partial repayment of our Term Loan Facility that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2022. See Note 10, "Debt" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further details.
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Income tax expense increased $13 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to higher income before income taxes in 2023. Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 include the impacts of net tax benefits related to state tax rate changes. Income tax expense was unchanged for the year ended December 31, 2022 due to increased Income before income taxes, fully offset by state tax rate changes. See Note 7, "Income Taxes" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further details.
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Income tax expense increased $32 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to higher income before income taxes and deferred tax remeasurement adjustments for changes in state tax rates and apportionment factors due to the Midwest Pipeline Acquisition and enacted state legislation. Income tax expense increased $13 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 due to higher income before income taxes in 2023. Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 include the impacts of net tax benefits related to state tax rate changes. See Note 7, "Income Taxes" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further details.
Previous wording
We believe our long-term agreements with customers and the location and connectivity of our pipeline assets position the business for future growth. We will continue to pursue economically attractive expansion opportunities that leverage our current asset footprint and strategic relationships. These growth opportunities include further expansion at the Haynesville System (LEAP) and Stonewall, new contracts at the Washington 10 Storage Complex, and additional growth related to our equity method investments.
Current wording
We believe our long-term agreements with customers and the location and connectivity of our pipeline assets position the business for future growth. We will continue to pursue economically attractive expansion opportunities that leverage our current asset footprint and strategic relationships. These growth opportunities include DTM Interstate Transportation assets, further expansion at LEAP and Stonewall, new contracts at the Washington 10 Storage Complex and additional growth related to our equity method investments.
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Operating revenues decreased $36 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to lower Haynesville System (Blue Union Gathering) revenues of $50 million, lower Michigan System gathering services of $6 million, and lower Susquehanna Gathering volumes of $3 million, partially offset by higher Appalachia Gathering volumes of $21 million driven primarily by new contracts resulting from the expansion in 2023. Lower Blue Union Gathering revenues were driven primarily by lower deficiency fees of $23 million, lower recovery of production-related operating expenses of $12 million, lower rates of $9 million and lower production volumes of $5 million. Operating revenues increased $47 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to higher Blue Union Gathering revenues of $42 million and higher volumes on Appalachia Gathering of $5 million. Higher Blue Union Gathering revenues were driven by recovery of production-related operating expenses of $25 million and increased gathering volumes primarily from new contracts of $17 million.
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Operating revenues decreased $7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to lower volumes and recovery of production-related operating expenses on Blue Union Gathering of $19 million and lower Susquehanna Gathering volumes of $16 million, partially offset by a full year of operations at Ohio Utica Gathering of $18 million and higher Appalachia Gathering volumes of $12 million. Operating revenues decreased $36 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to lower Blue Union Gathering revenues of $50 million, lower Michigan System gathering services of $6 million, and lower Susquehanna Gathering volumes of $3 million, partially offset by higher Appalachia Gathering volumes of $21 million driven primarily by new contracts resulting from the expansion in 2023. Lower Blue Union Gathering revenues were driven primarily by lower deficiency fees of $23 million, lower recovery of production-related operating expenses of $12 million, lower rates of $9 million and lower production volumes of $5 million.
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Operation and maintenance expense decreased $23 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to lower Haynesville System (Blue Union Gathering) expenses of $14 million driven by lower production-related operating expenses, a reduction in Appalachia Gathering environmental contingent liabilities of $6 million, and increased capitalized labor and overhead of $3 million. Operation and maintenance expense increased $40 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to higher Blue Union Gathering and Susquehanna Gathering expenses of $46 million and $2 million, respectively, partially offset by lower Appalachia Gathering expenses of $7 million. Higher Blue Union Gathering expenses were driven by planned maintenance and increased production-related operating expenses recovered from customers. Higher public company costs were mostly offset by lower Separation-related transaction costs of $10 million.
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Operation and maintenance expense decreased $14 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to lower planned maintenance and production-related operating expenses on Blue Union Gathering of $18 million, partially offset by a full year of operations at Ohio Utica Gathering. Operation and maintenance expense decreased $23 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to lower Blue Union Gathering expenses of $14 million driven by lower production-related operating expenses, a reduction in Appalachia Gathering environmental contingent liabilities of $6 million, and increased capitalized labor and overhead of $3 million.
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Depreciation and amortization expense increased $6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to new Blue Union Gathering and Appalachia Gathering assets placed into service. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to new Blue Union Gathering and Susquehanna Gathering assets placed into service.
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Depreciation and amortization expense increased $22 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to assets placed into service at Ohio Utica Gathering, Blue Union Gathering, and Appalachia Gathering. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to new Blue Union Gathering and Appalachia Gathering assets placed into service.
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Asset (gains) losses and impairments, netdecreased $17 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 due to the 2022 one-time gain on sale of certain assets in the Utica Shale region. Asset gainsof $17 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased as compared to Asset losses and impairments, net of $17 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase was due to the 2022 one-time gain on sale of certain assets in the Utica Shale region of $17 million as compared to the 2021 one-time loss on notes receivable for an investment in certain assets in the Utica Shale region of $19 million, partially offset by a $2 million gain on sale of Michigan System assets. See Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further details.
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Asset (gains) losses and impairments, net decreased $17 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 due to the 2022 one-time gain on sale of certain assets in the Utica Shale region. See Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
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Interest expense increased $15 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to higher borrowings and interest rates under the Revolving Credit Facility, higher interest rates on the Term Loan Facility, and a full year of interest expense related to our 2032 Notes, partially offset by higher capitalized interest due to higher construction in progress during 2023. Interest expense increased $19 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to higher outstanding borrowings and higher interest rates on our external debt as compared to interest rates on borrowings from DTE Energy prior to the Separation.
Current wording
Interest expense increased $11 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to lower capitalized interest driven by lower construction in progress during 2024 and higher interest related to the Bridge Facility and 2034 Notes issued in 2024. This increase was partially offset by lower outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and the repayment of the Term Loan Facility during 2024. Interest expense increased $15 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to higher borrowings and interest rates under the Revolving Credit Facility, higher interest rates on the Term Loan Facility, and a full year of interest expense related to our 2032 Notes, partially offset by higher capitalized interest due to higher construction in progress during 2023.
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Loss from financing activities decreased $7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 and increased $7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 due to the partial repayment of our Term Loan Facility that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2022. See Note 10, "Debt" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further details.
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Loss from financing activities increased $2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to the repayment of our remaining Term Loan Facility that occurred during the current year. Loss from financing activities decreased $7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 due to the partial repayment of our Term Loan Facility that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2022. See Note 10, "Debt" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
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Income tax expense decreased $9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to lower income before income taxes in 2023. Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 include the impacts of net tax benefits related to state tax rate changes. Income tax expense decreased $4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to state tax rate changes. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in Income before income taxes. See Note 7, "Income Taxes" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further details.
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Income tax expense increased $1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to deferred tax remeasurement adjustments for changes in state tax rates and apportionment factors due to the Midwest Pipeline Acquisition and enacted state legislation, partially offset by lower income before income taxes. Income tax expense decreased $9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to lower income before income taxes in 2023. Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 include the impacts of net tax benefits related to state tax rate changes. See Note 7, "Income Taxes" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
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We believe our long-term agreements with producers and the quality of the natural gas reserves in the Marcellus/Utica and Haynesville formations position the business for future growth. We will continue to pursue economically attractive expansion opportunities that leverage our current asset footprint and strategic relationships. These growth opportunities include further expansion at the Haynesville System (Blue Union Gathering), Appalachia Gathering, Tioga Gathering, and Ohio Utica Gathering.
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We believe our long-term agreements with producers and the quality of the natural gas reserves in the Marcellus/Utica and Haynesville formations position the business for future growth. We will continue to pursue economically attractive expansion opportunities that leverage our current asset footprint and strategic relationships. These growth opportunities include further expansions at Blue Union Gathering, Appalachia Gathering, Ohio Utica Gathering, Tioga Gathering and Clean Fuels Gathering.
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We believe we have a responsibility to address climate change and have made consistent, effective environmental policies a priority. Our Board of Directors includes a committee focused on environmental, social and governance initiatives. Our strategy will focus on targeted growth from carbon-reducing technologies associated with our current platforms. We have announced our intent to employ carbon-reducing technologies as part of our goal of being leading environmental stewards in the midstream industry, and we are executing on a plan to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. We established our baseline Scope 1 carbon emissions in 2021 and expect to achieve a 30% reduction from this baseline by 2030.
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We believe we have an opportunity to address climate change and have made strategically aligned environmental investment decisions a priority. Our Board of Directors includes a committee focused on environmental, social and governance initiatives, and our strategy will focus on targeted growth from carbon-reducing technologies associated with our current platforms. We have announced our intent to employ carbon-reducing technologies as part of our goal of being leading environmental stewards in the midstream industry, and we are executing on a plan to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. We established our baseline Scope 1 carbon emissions in 2021 and are targeting a 30% reduction from this baseline by 2030.
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During 2024, we plan to continue to make progress on opportunities for energy transition advancements leveraging our existing assets, competencies and partnerships. These opportunities include the following:
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In future years, we plan to continue to make progress on opportunities for energy transition advancements leveraging our existing assets, competencies and partnerships. These opportunities include the following:
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DT Midstream published our second annual Corporate Sustainability Report in the second quarter 2023. The information in our Corporate Sustainability Report is not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K.
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Capital project investments have been contemplated in our forecasted capital expenditures discussed in the Capital Investments section below. DT Midstream published our third annual Corporate Sustainability Report in 2024. The information in our Corporate Sustainability Report is not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K.
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For discussion of various risks including transitional risks associated with climate change related laws and regulations, reputational risks of climate change, and the physical risks of climate change, see Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors—Regulatory Risks—Risks related to climate change could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, access to and cost of capital or insurance, reputation, and business strategies." of this Form 10-K. For discussion of recent climate change related laws and regulations, see Part I, Items 1. and 2. "Business and Properties—Regulatory Environment—Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations—Climate Change" of this Form 10-K.
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For discussion of various risks including transitional risks associated with climate change related laws and regulations, reputational risks of climate change, and the physical risks of climate change, see Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Business—Regulatory Risks—Risks related to climate change could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, access to and cost of capital or insurance, reputation, and business strategies." of this Form 10-K. For discussion of recent climate change related laws and regulations, see Part I, Items 1. and 2. "Business and Properties—Regulatory Environment—Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations—Climate Change" of this Form 10-K.
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Cash flows from our operating activities can be impacted in the short term by the natural gas volumes gathered or transported through our systems under interruptible service revenue contracts, changing natural gas prices, seasonality, weather fluctuations, dividends received from equity method investees and the financial condition of our customers. Our preference to enter into firm service revenue contracts leads to more stable operating performance, revenues and cash flows and limits our exposure to natural gas price fluctuations.
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Cash flows from our operating activities can be impacted in the short term by the natural gas volumes gathered or transported through our systems under interruptible service revenue contracts, changing natural gas prices, seasonality, weather fluctuations, dividends received from equity method investees, working capital changes and the financial condition of our customers. Our preference to enter into firm service revenue contracts leads to more stable operating performance, revenues and cash flows and limits our exposure to natural gas price fluctuations.
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Net cash and cash equivalents from operating activities increased $153 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to net changes in working capital, an increase in operating income after adjustment for non-cash items including depreciation and amortization expense, amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets, and assets (gains) losses and impairments, and an increase in dividends received from equity method investees. These increases were partially offset by an increase in interest expense and an increase in cash paid for income taxes.
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Net cash and cash equivalents from operating activities decreased $35 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to a decrease in working capital changes and a decrease in dividends received from equity method investees, partially offset by a decrease in cash paid for income taxes and an increase in operating income after adjustment for non-cash items including depreciation and amortization expense, stock-based compensation, and amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets.
Previous wording
DT Midstream paid cash dividends on common stock of $263 million, $244 million, and $58 million during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. See Note 8, "Earnings Per Share and Dividends" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Current wording
In November 2024, we issued 4,168,750 common shares for net proceeds of approximately $406 million. DT Midstream paid cash dividends on common stock of $280 million, $263 million, and $244 million during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. See Note 8, "Earnings Per Share and Dividends" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
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In April 2022, we issued the 2032 Notes in aggregate principal amount of $600 million. We used the net proceeds from the sale of the 2032 Notes of $593 million to partially repay indebtedness under our Term Loan Facility. See Note 10, "Debt" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Current wording
In April 2022, we issued the 2032 Notes in aggregate principal amount of $600 million. We used the net proceeds from the sale of the 2032 Notes of $593 million to partially repay indebtedness under our Term Loan Facility.
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Net cash and cash equivalents from financing activitiesof $58 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased as compared to net cash and cash equivalents used for financing activities of $605 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to the 2021 Separation-related repayment of short-term borrowings and special dividend to DTE Energy, partially offset by contributions from DTE Energy that did not recur in 2022. Additionally, the increase was driven by higher borrowings under the revolving credit facility in 2022. The increase was partially offset by lower proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt, higher repayment of long-term debt, and higher dividends paid on common stock in 2022.
Current wording
Net cash and cash equivalents from financing activities of $330 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased as compared to net cash and cash equivalents used for financing activities of $452 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was primarily due to proceeds received from the issuance of common shares, proceeds received from the issuance of the 2034 Notes, and lower net repayments of borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, partially offset by the repayment of the Term Loan Facility and higher dividends paid on common stock.
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Our working capital requirements will be primarily driven by changes in accounts receivable and accounts payable. We continue our efforts to identify opportunities to improve cash flows through working capital initiatives and obtaining long-term firm service revenue contracts from customers.
Current wording
Our working capital requirements will be primarily driven by changes in accounts receivable, accounts payable and taxes payable. We continue our efforts to identify opportunities to improve cash flows through working capital initiatives and obtaining long-term firm service revenue contracts from customers.
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Our sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents generated from operating activities and available borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2023, we had $16 million of letters of credit outstanding and $165 million of borrowings outstanding under our Revolving Credit Facility. We had approximately $875 million of available liquidity as of December 31, 2023, consisting of cash and cash equivalents and available borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility.
Current wording
Our sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents generated from operating activities and available borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2024, we had $16 million of letters of credit outstanding and $150 million borrowings outstanding under our Revolving Credit Facility. We had approximately $902 million of available liquidity as of December 31, 2024, consisting of cash and cash equivalents and available borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility.
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We expect to pay regular cash dividends to DT Midstream common stockholders in the future. Any payment of future dividends is subject to approval by the Board of Directors and may depend on our future earnings, cash flows, capital requirements, financial condition, and the effect a dividend payment would have on our compliance with relevant financial covenants. Over the long-term, we expect to grow our dividend 5% to 7% annually.
Current wording
We expect to pay regular cash dividends to DT Midstream common stockholders in the future. Any payment of future dividends is subject to approval by the Board of Directors and may depend on our future earnings, cash flows, capital requirements, financial condition, and the effect a dividend payment would have on our compliance with relevant financial covenants. Over the long-term, we expect to grow our dividend with cash flow growth.
Previous wording
The Credit Agreement covering the Term Loan Facility and Revolving Credit Facility includes financial covenants that DT Midstream must maintain. See Note 10, "Debt" and Note 12, "Commitments and Contingencies" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Current wording
The Credit Agreement covering the Revolving Credit Facility includes financial covenants that DT Midstream must maintain. See Note 10, "Debt" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
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Credit ratings are intended to provide banks and capital market participants with a framework for comparing the credit quality of securities and are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold securities. Our credit ratings affect our cost of capital and other terms of financing, as well as our ability to access the credit and commercial paper markets. We believe that the current credit ratings provide sufficient access to capital markets. However, disruptions in the banking and capital markets not specifically related to us may affect our ability to access these funding sources or cause an increase in the return required by investors.
Current wording
Credit ratings are intended to provide banks and capital market participants with a framework for comparing the credit quality of securities and are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold securities. Our credit ratings affect our cost of capital and other terms of financing, as well as our ability to access the credit and commercial paper markets. We believe that the current credit ratings provide sufficient access to capital markets. However, disruptions in the banking and capital markets not specifically related to us may affect our ability to access these funding sources or cause an increase in the return required by investors. During the year ended December 31, 2024, our credit rating was upgraded to investment-grade by Fitch Ratings and our outlook was upgraded to positive by both Moody's and S&P.
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(c) Excludes $1 million of unamortized debt discount and $5 million of unamortized debt issuance costs.
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(c) Excludes $1 million of unamortized debt discount and $11 million of unamortized debt issuance costs.
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(e) Represents interest expense related to all Long-Term Debt. The interest expense related to the Term Loan Facility assumes the variable rate is 2.614%.
Current wording
(d) Represents interest expense related to all Long-term debt.
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Capital spending within our Company is primarily for ongoing maintenance and expansion of our existing assets, and if identified, attractive growth opportunities. We have been disciplined in our capital deployment and make growth investments that meet our criteria in terms of strategy, management skills, and identified risks and expected returns. All potential investments are analyzed for their rates of return and cash payback on a risk-adjusted basis. Our total capital expenditures, inclusive of $7 million in contributions to equity method investees, were $779 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. We anticipate total capital expenditures, inclusive of contributions to equity method investees, for the year ended December 31, 2024 of approximately $350 million to $435 million.
Current wording
Capital spending within our Company is primarily for ongoing maintenance and expansion of our existing assets, and if identified, attractive growth opportunities. We have been disciplined in our capital deployment and make growth investments that meet our criteria in terms of strategy, management skills, and identified risks and expected returns. All potential investments are analyzed for their rates of return and cash payback on a risk-adjusted basis. Our total capital expenditures, inclusive of $5 million in contributions to equity method investees, were $355 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily for expansions on Blue Union Gathering, Ohio Utica Gathering, LEAP and Appalachia Gathering. On December 31, 2024, we closed on the Midwest Pipeline Acquisition of three FERC-regulated natural gas transmission pipelines for $1.2 billion. See Note 16, "Acquisitions" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K. We anticipate total capital expenditures, inclusive of contributions to equity method investees, for the year ended December 31, 2025 of approximately $470 million to $550 million.
Previous wording
Other off-balance sheet arrangements include the Vector line of credit and our surety bonds, which are discussed further in Note 12, "Commitments and Contingencies" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Current wording
Other off-balance sheet arrangements include the Vector line of credit and our surety bonds, which are discussed in Note 12, "Commitments and Contingencies" to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
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We could have an indemnification obligation to DTE Energy pursuant to the Tax Matters Agreement and the Separation and Distribution Agreement. See Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Separation—We could have an indemnification obligation to DTE Energy in accordance with the terms of the Tax Matters Agreement if the Distribution were determined not to qualify for non-recognition treatment for U.S. federal tax purposes." of this Form 10-K for further details.
Current wording
We could have an indemnification obligation to DTE Energy pursuant to the Tax Matters Agreement and the Separation and Distribution Agreement. See Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Separation—We agreed to numerous restrictions to preserve the non-recognition treatment of the Distribution, and we could have an indemnification obligation to DTE Energy in accordance with the terms of the Tax Matters Agreement if the Distribution were determined not to qualify for non-recognition treatment for U.S. federal tax purposes." of this Form 10-K for further details.
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The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires that management applies accounting policies and makes estimates and assumptions that affect results of operations and the amounts of assets and liabilities reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Management believes that the areas described below require significant judgment in the application of the accounting policy or in making estimates and assumptions in matters that are inherently uncertain and that may change in subsequent periods. See additional discussion of our accounting policies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Current wording
The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires that management apply accounting policies and make estimates and assumptions that affect results of operations and the amounts of assets and liabilities reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Management believes that the areas described below require significant judgment in the application of the accounting policy or in making estimates and assumptions in matters that are inherently uncertain and that may change in subsequent periods. See additional discussion of our accounting policies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
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The October 1, 2023 fair values for the reporting units were calculated using an income approach. The estimated fair value in our annual goodwill impairment analysis utilizes significant assumptions that require judgement by management. One such significant assumption is the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) which is used to discount estimates of projected future results and cash flows to be generated by each reporting unit. The WACC is based on our cost of debt, which includes U.S. industrial bond spreads, and cost of equity, which consists of U.S. Treasury Rates plus an equity risk premium. Another significant assumption is the terminal value that utilizes an assumed long-term growth rate, which incorporates management’s judgment regarding sustainable long-term growth of the reporting units.
Current wording
The October 1, 2024 fair values for the reporting units were calculated using an income approach. The estimated fair value in our annual goodwill impairment analysis utilizes significant assumptions that require judgment by management. One such significant assumption is the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) which is used to discount estimates of projected future results and cash flows to be generated by each reporting unit. The WACC is based on our cost of debt, which includes U.S. industrial bond spreads, and cost of equity, which consists of U.S. Treasury Rates plus an equity risk premium. Another significant assumption is the terminal value that utilizes an assumed long-term growth rate, which incorporates management’s judgment regarding sustainable long-term growth of the reporting units.
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Capital expenditure investments for these projects have been contemplated in our forecasted capital expenditures discussed in the Capital Investments section below.
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(d) Excludes $1 million of unamortized debt discount and $4 million of unamortized debt issuance costs.