Energy Transfer LP reports midstream energy developments for a publicly traded limited partnership that owns and operates pipeline and associated infrastructure across major U.S. production basins. Recurring news covers operating and financial results, cash distributions on common and preferred units, guidance updates, debt and capital actions, and growth projects tied to natural gas, NGL, crude oil, refined products, storage, terminalling and fractionation.
Company updates also include Energy Transfer's interests in Sunoco LP, SunocoCorp LLC and USA Compression Partners, with related coverage of fuel distribution, pipeline systems, affiliate distributions and financing activity where those entities affect the partnership's ownership and cash-flow disclosures.
Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) declared a quarterly distribution of $0.8255 per common unit for Q4 2021, amounting to an annualized $3.3020. The payment will be made on February 18, 2022, to unitholders recorded by February 8, 2022. The company will also release its fourth quarter financial results before the market opens on February 16, 2022, followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. CT to discuss the outcomes. Sunoco operates in fuel distribution across 40 U.S. states.
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) announced a quarterly cash distribution of $0.175 per common unit for Q4 2021, reflecting a 15% increase from the previous quarter. This distribution, payable on February 18, 2022, aims to return value to unitholders while maintaining a target leverage ratio of 4.0x-4.5x debt-to-EBITDA. The company plans to evaluate future distribution increases quarterly to eventually return to a quarterly level of $0.305. Earnings results for Q4 and full year 2021 will be released on February 16, 2022, followed by a conference call to discuss the outlook for 2022.
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) has announced quarterly cash distributions for its preferred units, amounting to $0.4609375 for Series C, $0.4765625 for Series D, and $0.4750000 for Series E. These distributions will be paid on February 15, 2022 to unitholders of record as of February 1, 2022. Energy Transfer operates a vast portfolio of energy assets across North America, including natural gas, crude oil, and liquid transportation and storage, alongside significant stakes in Sunoco (NYSE: SUN) and USA Compression Partners (NYSE: USAC).
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) has appointed Dilanka Seimon as Vice President of Alternative Energy. Seimon, an industry veteran from BHP, will lead the development of alternative energy and carbon capture projects, focusing on ESG initiatives such as carbon offset programs. His extensive experience in the energy sector is anticipated to enhance Energy Transfer's efforts in renewable energy and sustainability.
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) announced plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2021 earnings on February 16, 2022, after market close. A conference call will follow at 3:30 PM CT to discuss results and provide a 2022 outlook. Energy Transfer operates a large and diversified energy asset portfolio in the U.S., including natural gas and crude oil transportation, storage assets, and interests in Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) and USA Compression Partners, LP (NYSE: USAC).
TortoiseEcofin announced quarterly rebalancing changes effective December 17, 2021. The Ecofin Global Water ESG Index will remove Primo Water Corp (PRMW CN), while the Ecofin Global Digital Payments Infrastructure Index will add Global-e Online Ltd (GLBE US), Marqeta Inc (MQ US), and Paymentus Holdings Inc (PAY US). Notably, Enable Midstream Partners LP (ENBL) was removed from both the Tortoise MLP Index and Tortoise North American Pipeline Index on December 3, 2021, due to its merger with Energy Transfer LP (ET). For full constituent lists, visit TortoiseEcofin's website.
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET) released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report detailing operational results and safety initiatives across its business segments. The report emphasizes the company's commitment to pipeline safety, risk management, and emissions reduction, alongside its efforts in renewable energy. With over 114,000 miles of pipeline infrastructure across 41 states and Canada, Energy Transfer plays a vital role in transporting nearly 30% of the U.S. natural gas and oil supply.
Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) announced its 2022 operational and financial guidance on December 6, 2021. The Partnership operates in fuel distribution to around 10,000 locations across more than 30 states and is a master limited partnership. A presentation detailing this guidance is available on their website. Additionally, SUN will engage with the investment community at the Wells Fargo Midstream Symposium on December 9, 2021. Forward-looking statements reflect potential risks, including impacts from COVID-19 and commodity price volatility.
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET) reported a net income of $635 million for Q3 2021, a decline of $1.29 billion year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA stood at $2.58 billion, down from $2.87 billion in Q3 2020, influenced by non-recurring gains in the previous year. Distributable Cash Flow was $1.31 billion, reflecting a decrease from $1.69 billion in the same quarter last year. Despite operational achievements, including record NGL volumes and new solar agreements, the partnership reduced debt by $800 million. A quarterly distribution of $0.1525 per unit was announced for Q3 2021.
Sunoco LP (SUN) reported Q3 2021 net income of $104 million, up from $100 million in Q3 2020. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $198 million, reflecting higher fuel volumes and non-motor fuel profit, despite lower fuel margins. Distributable Cash Flow was $146 million, compared to $139 million a year prior. SUN sold 2 billion gallons of fuel, representing a 6.4% year-over-year increase. Recent acquisitions of terminals from NuStar and Cato enhance growth potential. The Board declared a distribution of $0.8255 per unit, payable on November 19, 2021.