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MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) is a diversified, large-cap master limited partnership focused on midstream energy infrastructure and logistics, and its news flow reflects this operational scope. Company announcements commonly cover quarterly and annual financial results, distribution declarations, tax reporting information, strategic transactions, and updates on major pipeline and processing projects.
Investors following MPLX news can expect regular earnings releases that discuss segment performance in Crude Oil and Products Logistics and Natural Gas and NGL Services, including metrics such as adjusted EBITDA, distributable cash flow, and operating statistics for pipelines, terminals, gathering systems, processing plants, and fractionation facilities. These releases often highlight capital allocation decisions, including cash distributions to common unitholders and unit repurchase activity.
MPLX also issues news on strategic growth initiatives and portfolio changes. Recent communications have described the acquisition of Northwind Midstream to expand sour gas gathering, treating, and processing in the Delaware basin, the announced divestiture of Rockies gathering and processing assets to Harvest Midstream, and participation in long-haul natural gas pipelines such as the Eiger Express project from the Permian basin to the Katy area in Texas. Additional updates address expansions of processing capacity, fractionation projects, and export infrastructure along the Gulf Coast.
Governance and corporate developments appear in MPLX’s news as well, including changes to the board of directors of its general partner and leadership roles. The partnership also announces investor-focused items such as the availability of Schedule K-3 tax packages and the scheduling of conference calls and webcasts for financial results. For readers tracking MPLX, the news stream provides insight into the partnership’s midstream asset base, capital projects, financial policies, and governance actions over time.
Whistler Pipeline LLC announced a new 36-inch lateral pipeline extending 35 miles into Martin County, enhancing its existing Midland Basin infrastructure. This expansion connects to multiple processing sites and is set to be operational in Q4 2022. The Whistler pipeline is a major 450-mile intrastate pipeline transporting natural gas from the Permian Basin to Agua Dulce, Texas. MPLX LP is a co-owner, emphasizing the collaborative efforts in midstream energy infrastructure development.
The board of directors of MPLX LP has declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.7050 per common unit for Q4 2021, totaling $2.82 annually. This distribution is set for payment on Feb. 14, 2022, to unitholders of record as of Feb. 4, 2022. Additionally, MPLX's distributions to non-U.S. investors will be subject to the highest federal income tax withholding.
MPLX operates midstream energy infrastructure, including pipelines, terminals, and processing facilities across key U.S. supply basins.
WhiteWater Midstream, MPLX, and West Texas Gas have added Rattler Midstream as a fourth partner in their BANGL joint venture. Concurrently, Diamondback Energy entered into a long-term natural gas liquids product dedication with BANGL. The venture commenced full commercial service in Q4 2021, facilitating NGL takeaway capacity from MPLX and WTG plants in the Permian Basin to Sweeny, Texas. BANGL aims to expand its capacity up to 300,000 barrels per day, enhancing the efficiency of gas processing and fractionation in the region.
MPLX LP will host a conference call on February 2, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. EST to discuss its 2021 fourth-quarter and full-year financial results. Interested parties can listen via MPLX's website, where a replay will be available for two weeks. The necessary financial information, including the earnings release, will be accessible online prior to the call. MPLX operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics, including pipelines, storage, and gathering systems in key U.S. supply basins.
MPLX announced a binding open season for its subsidiary, Tesoro High Plains Pipeline Company, to gauge shipper interest in expanding the Connolly Gathering System in North Dakota. This expansion aims to provide additional gathering services from new crude oil origin points, estimated to offer between 70,000 and 100,000 barrels per day based on shipper commitments. The open season runs from November 16, 2021, to December 15, 2021, with details available upon signing a Confidentiality Agreement.
MPLX reported a net income of $802 million for Q3 2021, a rise from $665 million in Q3 2020. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.4 billion, up from $1.3 billion year-over-year. The company generated $1.2 billion in cash from operating activities and declared a $1.28 cash distribution per unit, including a special distribution of $0.575. The Logistics and Storage segment performed well with operational income of $752 million, and Gathering and Processing income increased to $279 million. MPLX maintains a leverage ratio of 3.7x and robust distribution coverage of 1.61x.
The board of MPLX LP has declared a quarterly cash distribution of $1.28 per common unit for Q3 2021. This includes a base distribution of $0.7050 per unit, reflecting a 2.5% increase from Q2 2021, and a special distribution of $0.5750 per unit. The distribution will be paid on Nov. 19, 2021 to unitholders of record as of Nov. 12, 2021. The announcement highlights MPLX's commitment to returning value to its investors amidst its diversified midstream energy operations.
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MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) announced the retirement of Pamela K.M. Beall, CFO, later this year after over 25 years with Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC). John J. Quaid will succeed her on Sept. 1, 2021. Beall's tenure included pivotal roles in establishing MPC and MPLX as public entities and achieving excess cash flow goals. Quaid, with experience in various financial roles at MPC and United States Steel Corp., aims to drive continued growth and value creation.
MPLX reported a net income of $706 million for Q2 2021, up from $648 million in Q2 2020. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.374 billion, increasing from $1.227 billion year-over-year. Net cash from operating activities reached $1.365 billion. The Logistics and Storage segment generated $787 million in income, while the Gathering and Processing segment contributed $144 million. MPLX maintained a distribution level of $0.6875 per unit with a coverage ratio of 1.73x. The company repurchased $343 million of units, focusing on disciplined capital investments.