Energy Income Partners holds 4.44% of WLKP units

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Westlake Chemical Partners LP received a Schedule 13G reporting that Energy Income Partners, LLC, together with James J. Murchie, Eva Pao, Saul Ballesteros and John K. Tysseland, beneficially owned 1,564,489 common units, or 4.44% of the class, as of 12/31/2025.

The group reports sole voting and dispositive power over 268,609 units and shared voting and dispositive power over 1,295,880 units. They certify the units were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the partnership.

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What ownership stake in WLKP does Energy Income Partners report on this Schedule 13G?

Energy Income Partners and related individuals report beneficial ownership of 1,564,489 Westlake Chemical Partners common units, representing 4.44% of the class as of December 31, 2025. This includes both sole and shared voting and dispositive power over the units.

Who are the reporting persons on the Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP) Schedule 13G?

The Schedule 13G lists Energy Income Partners, LLC, James J. Murchie, Eva Pao, Saul Ballesteros and John K. Tysseland as reporting persons. They provide their business address in Westport, Connecticut and confirm their respective citizenship and roles with Energy Income Partners.

How are voting and dispositive powers over WLKP units allocated among the reporting persons?

The filers report sole voting and dispositive power over 268,609 units and shared voting and dispositive power over 1,295,880 units. These figures together make up the 1,564,489 Westlake Chemical Partners common units they beneficially own as of the reporting date.

Is the Energy Income Partners stake in WLKP intended to influence control of the partnership?

The filers certify the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control. They also state the holdings are not part of any transaction aimed at obtaining control of Westlake Chemical Partners.

Why does this WLKP Schedule 13G indicate ownership of 5 percent or less of the class?

The filers state their beneficial ownership is 4.44% of Westlake Chemical Partners’ common units, which is 5 percent or less of the class. This ownership level is reflected under the item addressing holdings below the 5 percent threshold.

What date does the reported WLKP beneficial ownership relate to on this Schedule 13G?

The beneficial ownership information is reported as of December 31, 2025, which is the event date triggering the filing requirement. All stated unit and percentage figures correspond to holdings on that specific date for Westlake Chemical Partners.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Westlake Chemical Partners LP

(Name of Issuer)

Com Unit RP LP

(Title of Class of Securities)

960417103

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 960417103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Energy Income Partners, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 268,609.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,295,880.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 268,609.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,295,880.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,564,489.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.44 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 960417103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

James J. Murchie

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

FLORIDA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 268,609.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,295,880.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 268,609.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,295,880.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,564,489.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.44 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 960417103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Eva Pao

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

CONNECTICUT

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 268,609.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,295,880.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 268,609.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,295,880.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,564,489.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.44 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 960417103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Saul Ballesteros

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

CONNECTICUT

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 268,609.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,295,880.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 268,609.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,295,880.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,564,489.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.44 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 960417103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

John K. Tysseland

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

CONNECTICUT

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 268,609.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,295,880.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 268,609.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,295,880.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,564,489.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.44 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Westlake Chemical Partners LP
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 2801 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77056
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Energy Income Partners, LLC James Murchie Eva Pao Saul Ballesteros John Tysseland
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 10 Wright Street Westport, Connecticut 06880
(c)	Citizenship: Energy Income Partners, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company James Murchie is a citizen of the United States of America Eva Pao is a citizen of the United States of America Saul Ballesteros is a citizen of the United States of America John Tysseland is a citizen of the United States of America
(d)	Title of class of securities: Com Unit RP LP
(e)	CUSIP No.: 960417103
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 1564489
(b)	Percent of class: 4.44 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 268609
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 1295880
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 268609
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1295880
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Energy Income Partners, LLC

Signature:	/s/ Nandita Hogan
Name/Title:	Chief Compliance Officer, Energy Income Partners
Date:	02/13/2025

James J. Murchie

Signature:	/s/ James J. Murchie
Name/Title:	Chief Executive Officer, Energy Income Partners
Date:	02/13/2025

Eva Pao

Signature:	/s/ Eva Pao
Name/Title:	Partner, Energy Income Partners
Date:	02/13/2025

Saul Ballesteros

Signature:	/s/ Saul Ballesteros
Name/Title:	Head Trader, Energy Income Partners
Date:	02/13/2025

John K. Tysseland

Signature:	/s/ John K. Tysseland
Name/Title:	Portfolio Manager, Energy Income Partners
Date:	02/13/2025

Exhibit Information

A description of the group membership has been filed as an exhibit.