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Plains GP (PAGP) - 2021 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2021-05-09 16:00
Financial Performance - The company reported a net income of $392 million for the first three months of 2021, a significant recovery from a net loss of $2.692 billion in the same period of 2020, representing a 115% increase [123][127]. - The net loss in 2020 was primarily due to goodwill impairment losses of $2.515 billion and non-cash impairment charges of approximately $655 million [124]. - Basic and diluted net income per Class A share improved to $0.36 from a loss of $3.18 in the same quarter of 2020, marking a 111% increase [127]. - The company’s Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2021 was $545 million, a decrease of 31% from $794 million in Q1 2020 [134]. Segment Performance - The Transportation segment reported an Adjusted EBITDA of $388 million, down 12% from $442 million in Q1 2020 [127]. - The Facilities segment's Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 19% to $171 million compared to $210 million in the prior year [127]. - The Supply and Logistics segment experienced a significant decline, reporting an Adjusted EBITDA of -$13 million, down from $141 million in Q1 2020, a 109% decrease [127]. - Transportation segment revenues decreased by 16% to $487 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $579 million in the same period of 2020 [139]. - Facilities segment revenues decreased by 13% to $271 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $313 million in the same period of 2020 [150]. - Revenues from the Supply and Logistics segment increased by $175 million, reaching $8,083 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $7,908 million in the same period of 2020, representing a 2% increase [156]. Capital Expenditures and Investments - Total capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2021, were $120 million, a decrease of 83.1% compared to $711 million in the same period of 2020 [172]. - Projected total investment capital for the year ended December 31, 2021, is $375 million, primarily focused on fee-based Transportation and Facilities segments [173]. - The company is targeting $750 million in asset sales for the full year of 2021, with proceeds from divestitures in Q1 2021 amounting to $21 million compared to $104 million in Q1 2020 [174]. Liquidity and Debt - The company had a working capital deficit of $253 million as of March 31, 2021, but maintained approximately $2.8 billion in liquidity available for ongoing needs [166]. - Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $789 million for the first three months of 2021, down from $889 million in the same period of 2020 [169]. - Long-term debt and related interest payments total approximately $13.8 billion, with significant payments due in the coming years [188]. - Net repayments on credit facilities and commercial paper program for the three months ended March 31, 2021, were $576 million, significantly higher than $4 million in the same period of 2020 [178]. Risk Management - The company is exposed to various market risks, including commodity price risk, interest rate risk, and currency exchange rate risk [201]. - The company’s risk management policies are designed to ensure that hedging activities effectively address risks associated with market volatility [201]. - The company utilized crude oil derivatives to hedge price risk in its Supply and Logistics and Transportation segments, managing exposures with futures, forwards, swaps, and options [202]. - The company has a risk management function responsible for monitoring exchange-cleared and over-the-counter positions, as well as physical volumes and delivery schedules [201]. Operational Metrics - Average daily volumes for crude oil pipelines decreased by 22% to 5,430 thousand barrels per day, down from 6,974 thousand barrels per day in the prior year [140]. - The Permian Basin region experienced a 27% decline in tariff activities volumes, dropping from 5,165 thousand barrels per day to 3,753 thousand barrels per day [140]. - Average monthly liquids storage capacity in the Facilities segment decreased by 10% to 100 million barrels [150]. - Average daily volumes for crude oil lease gathering purchases decreased by 144 thousand barrels per day, or 11%, to 1,174 thousand barrels per day for the three months ended March 31, 2021 [157]. - Total volumes for the Supply and Logistics segment decreased by 144 thousand barrels per day, or 9%, to 1,394 thousand barrels per day for the three months ended March 31, 2021 [157].
Plains GP (PAGP) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2021-05-05 07:26
Financial Performance & Outlook - Q1 2021 Adjusted EBITDA reached $546 million, exceeding Q1 implied guidance by $50 million[5] - Free Cash Flow after Distributions (FCFaD) for Q1 2021 was approximately $511 million[5] - The company increased its 2021 forecasted FCFaD by $100 million to +/-$400 million, or $1.15 billion including targeted asset sales[5] - The company maintained Adjusted EBITDA guidance of +/-$2.15 billion for 2021, with Fee-Based increasing by $25 million and S&L decreasing by $25 million[5] - Further reduced 2021 Investment & Maintenance Capital by $65 million (-10%)[5] Capital Allocation & Debt Reduction - Short-term debt was reduced by approximately $575 million in Q1 2021[5, 20] - The company plans to allocate Free Cash Flow after Distributions in a balanced manner, with more emphasis on debt reduction in the near term and a shift towards equity holders in the longer term[7] - Up to 25% of 2021 FCFaD may be allocated to equity repurchases, with at least 75% allocated to debt reduction[28] Capital Investment & Asset Sales - The company further reduced 2021 Investment & Maintenance Capital by $65 million (10%) compared to February guidance[5, 13] - Targeted 2021 asset sales remain at +/-$750 million[23] - 2022+ Investment Capital is projected to be approximately $200-$300 million[13] - 2022+ Maintenance Capital is expected to be less than $200 million[13] Segment Performance - Transportation segment Adj EBITDA was $388 million in 1Q21[17] - Facilities segment Adj EBITDA was $171 million in 1Q21[17]
Plains GP (PAGP) - 2020 Q4 - Annual Report
2021-02-28 16:00
Financial Performance and Strategy - PAA's long-term debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA multiple averages between 3.0x and 3.5x, with an average total debt-to-total capitalization ratio of approximately 60% or less[36] - Over the last five years, PAA completed acquisitions totaling approximately $2.0 billion, primarily focused on midstream assets[42] - PAA has completed asset sales exceeding $3 billion since initiating its divestiture program in 2016, aimed at optimizing its asset portfolio[43] - The company focuses on evaluating potential transactions to optimize its asset portfolio and strengthen its balance sheet, including selling non-core assets[37] - The company expects its fee-based Transportation and Facilities segments to comprise more than 90% of its aggregate segment results[115] Capital Investments - The 2021 capital plan includes projected investments of $425 million in capital-efficient projects, primarily in the Transportation and Facilities segments[45] - PAA's investment in the Permian Basin Takeaway Pipeline is projected at $140 million, with an in-service date expected between 2021 and 2022[45] Market Demand and Operations - Global crude oil demand is expected to recover to pre-COVID-19 levels by the end of 2021, with a potential need for incremental supply[52] - In 2019, global demand for crude oil averaged approximately 101 million barrels per day, growing at an annual rate of 1.0 to 1.5 million barrels per day since 2000[49] - In April 2020, global crude oil demand fell to approximately 81 million barrels per day due to the COVID-19 pandemic[50] - North American natural gas demand is growing due to increased LNG exports, natural gas exports to Mexico, new natural gas-fired power plants, and sustained fuel switching from coal to natural gas[61] Pipeline and Transportation Assets - The company operates approximately 18,370 miles of active crude oil and NGL pipelines, with an average daily throughput of 6,266 thousand barrels per day[66] - The Permian Basin gathering pipelines have a capacity of over 2.5 million barrels per day, with approximately 75% of this capacity located in the Delaware Basin[68] - The Eagle Ford Pipeline has a total capacity of approximately 660,000 barrels per day, connecting production from the Permian and Eagle Ford areas to Corpus Christi, Texas[79] - The Diamond Pipeline, which extends from Cushing to Memphis, has a current capacity of 200,000 barrels per day, with plans to expand to approximately 420,000 barrels per day[82] - The Red River Pipeline has a capacity of approximately 235,000 barrels per day and supports long-term shipper commitments, with recent expansions to increase throughput[82] - The company has significant investments in transportation assets, generating revenue through tariffs and pipeline capacity agreements[65] - The W2W Pipeline is expected to provide approximately 1.5 million barrels per day of crude oil capacity, with phase two expected to be in service in Q4 2021[78] - Saddlehorn Pipeline has a capacity of 290,000 barrels per day, including a recent expansion of 100,000 barrels per day, supported by minimum volume commitments[83] - White Cliffs Pipeline system has a crude oil capacity of approximately 100,000 barrels per day and an NGL capacity of approximately 90,000 barrels per day, with long-term throughput agreements[83] - Co-Ed NGL pipeline system has a transportation capacity of approximately 70,000 barrels per day, gathering NGL from Alberta for delivery to fractionation facilities[84] Storage Capacity - The Facilities segment includes approximately 75 million barrels of crude oil storage capacity, 28 million barrels of NGL storage capacity, and 68 billion cubic feet of natural gas storage capacity[89] - The Sarnia Fractionator is the largest in Eastern Canada, capable of producing approximately 120,000 barrels per day of spec NGL products[99] - The Gardendale condensate processing facility has a processing capacity of 120,000 barrels per day and usable storage capacity of 160,000 barrels[103] - Crude oil rail facilities have a loading capacity of 264,000 barrels per day and an unloading capacity of 350,000 barrels per day[104] - The company owns 18 operational NGL rail facilities with 284 rack spots and 1,589 storage spots[105] - The Empress Area facilities can process up to 6.0 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, producing approximately 30,000 to 40,000 barrels per day of NGL[100] Regulatory and Compliance Issues - The company’s operations are subject to extensive regulations, which can increase costs and impact profitability[123] - In 2020, the costs associated with the inspection, testing, and correction of identified anomalies in the United States were approximately $41 million, with a preliminary estimate of $32 million for 2021[127] - Costs incurred for voluntary integrity management initiatives were approximately $24 million in 2020, with a preliminary estimate of $18 million for 2021[127] - Compliance with the Oil Spill Response Bill in California will add to the operational costs, with milestone dates for compliance including a retrofit completion due by April 1, 2023[129] - The budget for API 653 compliance activities in 2021 is approximately $30 million, up from $27 million in 2020[131] - Costs for integrity management activities were approximately $69 million in 2020, with a preliminary estimate of $81 million for 2021[133] - Regulatory changes from PHMSA have increased operational costs, with new rules published in October 2019 expanding reporting and inspection obligations[128] - The California GHG cap-and-trade program requires compliance instruments for GHG emissions, with one facility currently subject to the program[147] - The company is subject to the EPA's Risk Management Plan regulations, which require a risk management program to minimize offsite consequences of catastrophic releases[139] - Future regulatory changes regarding GHG emissions could lead to increased compliance costs and operational restrictions[150] - The company operates under comprehensive regulations from various federal, state, and local agencies, which can impose substantial penalties for non-compliance[188] Workforce and Diversity - The company employed approximately 4,400 people in North America as of December 31, 2020, with about 3,200 in the U.S. and 1,200 in Canada[199] - Approximately 68% of the workforce, or about 3,000 employees, are field employees, including around 880 in the trucking division[199] - As of December 31, 2020, approximately 21% of the overall workforce was female, and minorities represented about 31% of the U.S. workforce[201] - The company offers comprehensive benefits, including life and health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a retirement savings plan[204] - The company has established an employee resource group called Cultivating Connections to promote diversity and inclusion within the workforce[202] - The company has a commitment to developing future leaders through training programs and internal leadership development initiatives[203] Tax and Financial Reporting - The company has elected to be treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, affecting the tax treatment of distributions on Class A shares[207] - Distributions on Class A shares will be treated as dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent paid from current or accumulated earnings and profits[217] - Non-U.S. holders may be subject to a 30% U.S. withholding tax on distributions unless an applicable income tax treaty provides for a lower rate[217] - Non-U.S. holders must provide IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E to claim reduced withholding rates under tax treaties[217] - Gain on the sale of Class A shares by non-U.S. holders may be subject to U.S. federal income tax at a rate of 30% if certain conditions are met[220] - The company is expected to remain a United States real property holding corporation (USRPHC) for U.S. federal income tax purposes[222] - Backup withholding will not apply to distributions if non-U.S. holders certify their non-U.S. status using IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E[224] - Payments from the sale of Class A shares through a U.S. broker will generally be subject to information reporting and backup withholding unless exemptions are established[225] - FATCA imposes a 30% withholding tax on dividends paid to foreign financial institutions or non-financial foreign entities unless certain conditions are met[228] - The company provides annual reports and other financial information on its website, which is not incorporated by reference into SEC filings[229] Risk Management - The company employs various derivative instruments to hedge against commodity price volatility and manage interest rate and currency exchange rate risks[117] - The company anticipates increased competition for uncommitted barrels and contract renewals due to multiple pipeline expansions in the Permian Basin[120] - The company has credit risk exposure related to its sales of NGL, primarily propane, but does not believe these transactions pose a material concentration of credit risk[112] - The company maintains various insurance policies to cover operations, but certain liabilities may not be fully covered, potentially impacting financial results[141] - The partnership structure carries inherent risks, including potential conflicts of interest and dependence on cash distributions from PAA[233]
Plains GP (PAGP) - 2020 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2021-02-12 14:28
Houston, TX | February 9, 2021 4Q & FY 2020 Earnings Package Index PAA PAGP 2 Conference Call Transcript Conference Call Slides PAA / PAGP Earnings Release and Guidance PAA Non-GAAP Reconciliations Fourth-Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Roy Lamoreaux: Thank you, Tulare. Good afternoon, and welcome to Plains All American's fourth- quarter and full-year 2020 earnings conference call. Today's slide presentation, which contains a good deal of supplementary information is posted o ...
Plains GP (PAGP) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-11-06 22:22
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ________________________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHA ...
Plains GP (PAGP) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-08-08 01:06
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ________________________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE A ...
Plains GP (PAGP) - 2020 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2020-05-08 17:49
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ________________________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ...
Plains GP (PAGP) - 2019 Q4 - Annual Report
2020-02-27 19:02
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number 1-36132 PLAINS GP HOLDINGS, L.P. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 90-1005472 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation ...
Plains GP (PAGP) - 2019 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2020-02-04 22:00
Houston, Texas | February 4, 2020 4Q & FY 2019 EARNINGS CALL Forward-Looking Statements & Non-GAAP Financial Measures Disclosure This presentation contains forward-looking statements, including, in particular, statements about the plans, strategies and objectives for future operations of Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. ("PAA") and Plains GP Holdings, L.P. ("PAGP"). These forward-looking statements are based on PAA's current views with respect to future events, based on what we believe to be reasonable as ...
Plains GP Holdings (PAGP) Presents At Wells Fargo Securities Midstream and Utility Symposium - Slideshow
2019-12-12 18:58
Investor Presentation December 2019 Forward-Looking Statements & Non-GAAP Financial Measures Disclosure This presentation contains forward-looking statements, including, in particular, statements about the plans, strategies and objectives for future operations of Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. ("PAA") and Plains GP Holdings, L.P. ("PAGP"). These forward-looking statements are based on PAA's current views with respect to future events, based on what we believe to be reasonable assumptions. PAA and PAGP c ...