Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Westlake Partners reported a net income of $15 million or $0.41 per unit for Q2 2025, which is consistent with Q2 2024 net income [6][8] - Consolidated net income, including OpCo's earnings, was $86 million, benefiting from a $14 million protection from the ethylene sales agreement [7][8] - Distributable cash flow decreased to $15 million or $0.43 per unit, down by $2 million compared to 2024 due to higher maintenance capital expenditures [8][9] - The partnership maintained a strong cash balance of $81 million and a long-term debt of $400 million, with a consolidated leverage ratio of approximately one time [9][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The stability of cash flow is attributed to the fixed margin ethylene sales agreement, which minimizes market volatility and production risks [6][12] - The successful completion of the PetroR1 turnaround positions the partnership for solid earnings and cash flows in the future [11][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global industrial and manufacturing activity has been soft in 2025, impacting the global chemical industry [11] - The ethylene sales agreement provides a predictable fee-based cash flow structure, insulating the partnership from market fluctuations [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to evaluate growth opportunities through four levers: increasing ownership interest in OpCo, acquiring other qualified income streams, organic growth through facility expansions, and negotiating higher fixed margins in the ethylene sales agreement [12] - The focus remains on providing long-term value and distributions to unitholders while maintaining safe operations and environmental stewardship [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that despite the challenging macroeconomic backdrop, financial performance and distributions will continue to be supported by the ethylene sales agreement [11][12] - There is no immediate need for Westlake Corporation to raise equity capital, indicating a stable financial position [18] Other Important Information - The partnership has made 44 consecutive quarterly distributions since its IPO in July 2014, with a 71% increase in distributions since the original minimum quarterly distribution [9][10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will the outage impact from Q2 affect OpCo assets in Q3? - Management confirmed that the ethylene unit was not affected by the outage and is running reliably post-turnaround [17] Question: Are certain growth opportunities more appealing in the current environment? - Management indicated that there is no immediate need for capital, and the markets have contracted, making it unlikely to raise equity capital in the current year [18]

Company Overview - Global Partners operates approximately 1,700 fueling stations[14] - The company has 54 liquid energy terminals with approximately 21.9 million barrels of storage capacity[14] - The company owns or controls 786 retail sites, approximately 48% of the 1,561 supplied locations[42] Financial Performance (Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024) - Product margin increased to $288.6 million from $244.1 million[63] - Net income improved to $18.7 million from a loss of $5.6 million[63] - EBITDA increased to $91.9 million from $56.9 million[63] - Adjusted EBITDA increased to $91.1 million from $56.0 million[63] - Distributable Cash Flow (DCF) increased to $45.7 million from $15.8 million[63] - Adjusted DCF increased to $46.4 million from $16.0 million[63] Strategic Initiatives - The company is expanding into the Houston market through a joint venture, targeting a population of approximately 7 million residents[48, 50] - The company is focused on expanding EV charging access across retail locations[30]

Core Insights - Enbridge Inc. reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted EPS of 72 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 68 cents, and up from 68 cents in the prior year [1] - Total revenues for the quarter reached $12.9 billion, significantly higher than $8.2 billion in the same quarter last year, and also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.5 billion [1] Financial Performance - The strong quarterly results were driven by higher Adjusted EBITDA contributions from major business segments including Liquids Pipelines, Gas Transmission, and Gas Distribution and Storage [2] - Enbridge's Distributable Cash Flow (DCF) was reported at C$3.77 billion, an increase from C$3.46 billion a year ago [7] Segment Analysis - **Liquids Pipelines**: Adjusted EBITDA totaled C$2.59 billion, up from C$2.40 billion year-over-year, supported by higher contributions from Mainline and Line 9 throughputs [4] - **Gas Transmission**: Adjusted earnings reached C$1.47 billion, an increase from C$1.27 billion in the first quarter of 2024, aided by U.S. gas transmission contributions and new acquisitions [5] - **Gas Distribution and Storage**: Generated a profit of C$1,600 million, up from C$765 million in the prior year, primarily due to increased contributions from U.S. Gas Utilities [6] - **Renewable Power Generation**: Recorded earnings of C$223 million, down from C$257 million in the prior year [6] - **Eliminations and Other**: Achieved a profit of C$40 million, improving from a loss of C$642 million in the first quarter of 2024 [6] Balance Sheet - As of the end of the first quarter, Enbridge reported long-term debt of C$97.2 billion and cash and cash equivalents of C$2.3 billion, with a current portion of long-term debt at C$5.1 billion [8] Outlook - For 2025, the company reaffirmed its guidance for adjusted EBITDA in the range of $19.4-$20.0 billion and DCF per share between $5.50-$5.90 [9] - Enbridge also reaffirmed a near-term growth outlook (2023-2026) of 7-9% for adjusted EBITDA and 3% for DCF per share [9]

Core Insights - Summit Midstream Corporation reported financial and operational results for Q1 2025, achieving adjusted EBITDA of $57.5 million and net income of $4.6 million, aligning with management expectations [3][6][41] - The company connected 41 new wells during the quarter and maintained an active customer base with six drilling rigs and over 100 DUCs behind its systems [3][6] - The outlook for natural gas remains favorable, while crude oil prices have softened, impacting the Rockies segment's performance [3][4] Financial Performance - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $57.5 million, down from $70.1 million in Q1 2024, with cash flow available for distributions at $33.5 million [6][41] - Total revenues increased to $132.7 million in Q1 2025 from $118.9 million in Q1 2024, driven by gathering services and related fees [41] - Capital expenditures totaled $20.6 million in Q1 2025, primarily for pad connections and optimization projects [15][41] Segment Performance - Natural gas price-driven segments generated $34.2 million in adjusted EBITDA, a 39% increase from Q4 2024, with the Mid-Con segment adjusted EBITDA rising to $22.5 million [7][12] - Oil price-driven segments produced $33.1 million in adjusted EBITDA, a 6.8% increase from Q4 2024, with the Rockies segment adjusted EBITDA at $24.9 million [12][14] - The Piceance segment's adjusted EBITDA remained flat at $11.8 million, impacted by lower volume throughput [8][12] Operational Highlights - Average daily natural gas throughput increased by 19.8% to 883 MMcf/d, while liquids volumes rose by 8.8% to 74 Mbbl/d compared to Q4 2024 [4][42] - The Double E pipeline transported an average of 664 MMcf/d, contributing $8.3 million in adjusted EBITDA for the quarter [4][12] - The company has a strong balance sheet with $26.2 million in unrestricted cash and $354 million of borrowing availability under its ABL Revolver as of March 31, 2025 [19][20] Strategic Initiatives - The company completed the acquisition of Moonrise Midstream in the DJ Basin and executed a $10 million optimization project in the Rockies, expected to enhance adjusted EBITDA margins [6][12] - Summit Midstream reinstated cash dividends on its Series A Preferred Stock, with the next payment scheduled for June 14, 2025 [23][41] - The company continues to monitor the impact of tariffs and crude oil price fluctuations on its operations and customer drilling plans [3][6]

Core Insights - CrossAmerica Partners LP reported a net loss of $7.1 million for Q1 2025, an improvement from a net loss of $17.5 million in Q1 2024, indicating a challenging yet improving financial landscape for the company [4][5][6] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $24.3 million, slightly up from $23.6 million in the same period last year, driven by increased gross profit in the retail segment [4][5][6] - The company continues to execute its asset rationalization strategy, enhancing its portfolio strength for future growth [3][4] Financial Performance - Net Income (Loss): Q1 2025 reported a loss of $7.1 million compared to a loss of $17.5 million in Q1 2024 [4][5] - Adjusted EBITDA: Increased to $24.3 million in Q1 2025 from $23.6 million in Q1 2024 [4][5] - Distributable Cash Flow: Decreased to $9.1 million in Q1 2025 from $11.7 million in Q1 2024 [4][5] - Distribution Coverage Ratio: Current quarter at 0.46x compared to 0.59x in Q1 2024; trailing twelve months at 1.04x compared to 1.37x [4][5] Retail Segment Highlights - Retail segment gross profit increased to $63.2 million in Q1 2025 from $54.4 million in Q1 2024, a 16% increase [7][8] - Motor fuel gallons distributed in the retail segment rose to 126.5 million from 121.7 million year-over-year [7][8] - Same-store merchandise sales excluding cigarettes decreased by 1% to $48.7 million in Q1 2025 [10] Wholesale Segment Highlights - Wholesale segment gross profit slightly decreased to $26.7 million in Q1 2025 from $27.0 million in Q1 2024 [12][13] - Motor fuel gallons distributed in the wholesale segment fell to 162.9 million from 184.0 million year-over-year [12][13] - Average wholesale gross profit per gallon increased to $0.097 from $0.079 [12][13] Asset Management and Divestment - CrossAmerica sold seven sites for $8.6 million in proceeds during Q1 2025, resulting in a net gain of $5.6 million [14] - The company is actively rationalizing its real estate assets to optimize its operational efficiency [14][6] Liquidity and Capital Resources - As of March 31, 2025, CrossAmerica had $778.0 million outstanding under its credit facility, with approximately $87.2 million available for future borrowings [15] - Leverage ratio was 4.27 times as of March 31, 2025, down from 4.36 times at the end of 2024 [15] Distribution Information - The Board declared a quarterly distribution of $0.5250 per limited partner unit for Q1 2025, to be paid on May 15, 2025 [16]

Financial Performance - Net income attributable to the partners increased by 7% to $1.32 billion in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024[5] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 6% to $4.10 billion in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024[6] - The company reiterated its 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $16.1 - $16.5 billion, with the midpoint up 5% compared to FY 2024[7] - Distributable Cash Flow attributable to partners was $2.31 billion in Q1 2025[8] Operational Highlights - Interstate natural gas transportation volumes increased by 3%, setting a new partnership record[8] - Crude oil transportation volumes increased by 10%[8] - NGL transportation volumes increased by 4%[8] - Total NGL exports increased by 5%[8] Strategic Initiatives - Commenced construction of the Hugh Brinson Pipeline, which will provide additional transportation capacity out of the Permian Basin[8] - The Hugh Brinson Pipeline project's combined capital costs for Phase 1 and Phase 2 are expected to be approximately $2.7 billion[21] - The Sabina 2 Pipeline conversion project is expected to increase capacity from 25,000 Bbls/d to approximately 70,000 Bbls/d[19]

Core Insights - Gibson Energy Inc. reported strong financial and operational results for Q1 2025, achieving record quarterly Infrastructure EBITDA of $155 million, driven by high volumes at Gateway and Edmonton terminals [3][5][6] - The company is focused on cost savings and has realized approximately $6 million in recurring and non-recurring savings, with a target of over $25 million [5][6] - A strategic long-term partnership with Baytex Energy Corp. was secured, which will enhance cash flow quality through investment in new liquids infrastructure [5][6][7] Financial Highlights - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $2,748 million, a decrease of $541 million from $3,289 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to reduced sales volumes and lower commodity prices [6] - Infrastructure Adjusted EBITDA increased by $4 million or 2% year-over-year, reaching $155 million, attributed to increased throughput and lower operating costs [6] - Marketing Adjusted EBITDA fell to $0, a decrease of $33 million from Q1 2024, due to lower contributions from the Crude Marketing business [6] - Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was $142 million, a decrease of $28 million or 16% from the previous year [6] - Net income rose to $50 million, a $9 million or 23% increase from Q1 2024, mainly due to lower general and administrative costs [6] - Distributable Cash Flow was $91 million, a decrease of $24 million or 21% from Q1 2024 [6] Operational Developments - The company appointed Riley Hicks as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Dave Gosse as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer [5][15] - Gibson surpassed a safety milestone with over 9 million hours worked without a lost time injury [15] - The Gateway dredging project was completed safely, on time, and on budget, enhancing the terminal's capacity [15] Strategic Developments - Gibson entered into a long-term agreement with Baytex, involving an investment of approximately $50 million in new liquids infrastructure [5][6][7] - The company is well-positioned for a strong finish to the year, supported by a revitalized leadership team and disciplined execution [3][5]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Westlake Partners reported a net income of $5 million or $0.14 per unit for Q1 2025, which is $10 million lower than Q1 2024 due to lower production and sales volume from the planned turnaround at Petro one [6][7] - Consolidated net income, including OpCo's earnings, was $42 million on consolidated net sales of $238 million [7] - Distributable cash flow for the quarter was $5 million or $0.13 per unit, a decrease of $12 million compared to Q1 2024 [7][8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The planned turnaround at the Petro one ethylene unit in Lake Charles, Louisiana, resulted in lower production and sales volume, impacting overall earnings [6][7] - The partnership maintained a strong leverage ratio of approximately one times, with long-term debt at $400 million [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The partnership's predictable fee-based cash flow structure continues to provide stability amid global trade tensions and market volatility [10][11] - The ethylene sales agreement with Westlake ensures predictable cash flows, covering 95% of OpCo's production [10][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to evaluate growth opportunities through increasing ownership interest in OpCo, acquiring other qualified income streams, and organic growth through facility expansions [11] - The focus remains on providing long-term value and distributions to unitholders while maintaining safe operations and environmental stewardship [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged intensified global trade tensions creating uncertainty but emphasized the stability provided by the ethylene sales agreement [10] - The successful completion of the Petro one turnaround positions the company for solid production levels in the future [10][11] Other Important Information - The partnership has maintained 43 consecutive quarterly distributions since its IPO in July 2014, with a cumulative distribution coverage ratio of approximately 1.1 times [8][9] - The first quarter distribution of $0.04 per unit will be paid on May 29, 2025, to unitholders of record on May 13, 2025 [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Financial impact of the Q1 turnaround at TETRA one - Management indicated that the impact was as planned, with the unit down for February and March, and elevated interest rates may have affected loan obligations [15][16] Question: Evaluation difference between Westlake and Westlake LP - Management noted that while the parent company has seen valuation compression, the value proposition remains strong over the business cycle, and the valuation differential remains elevated [17][18]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Westlake Partners reported a net income of $5 million or $0.14 per unit for Q1 2025, which is $10 million lower than Q1 2024 due to lower production and sales volume from the planned turnaround at Petro one [6][8] - Consolidated net income, including OpCo's earnings, was $42 million on consolidated net sales of $238 million [8] - Distributable cash flow for the quarter was $5 million or $0.13 per unit, a decrease of $12 million compared to Q1 2024 [8][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The planned turnaround at the Petro one ethylene unit in Lake Charles, Louisiana, resulted in lower production and sales volume, impacting overall earnings [6][8] - The partnership maintained a strong leverage ratio of approximately one times, with long-term debt at $400 million [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that global trade tensions have intensified, creating uncertainty for businesses and investors, which may lead to market volatility [11] - The ethylene sales agreement provides a predictable fee-based cash flow structure, supporting financial performance despite market conditions [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to evaluate growth opportunities through increasing ownership interest in OpCo, acquisitions of other income streams, and organic growth through facility expansions [12] - The focus remains on maintaining a strong balance sheet and conservative financial metrics while providing long-term value and distributions to unitholders [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the stability of cash flows due to the fixed margin ethylene sales agreement, which mitigates market volatility [6][11] - The successful completion of the Petro one turnaround positions the company for solid production levels in the future [12] Other Important Information - The partnership has made 43 consecutive quarterly distributions since its IPO in July 2014, with a cumulative distribution coverage ratio of approximately 1.1 times [10][12] - The first quarter distribution of $0.04 per unit will be paid on May 29, 2025 [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: The financial impact of the Q1 turnaround at TETRA one seems significant. Can you explain? - Management indicated that the impact was as planned, with the unit down for February and March, and elevated interest rates may have also affected performance [17][18] Question: Is there still enough valuation difference to justify keeping Westlake healthy around? - Management noted that while the parent company has seen some valuation compression, the value proposition remains strong over the business cycle [19][20]

Financial Performance & Guidance - Kinetik achieved record financial results in 2024, with Adjusted EBITDA of $971.1 million, representing a 16% year-over-year growth[7, 12] - The company anticipates 2025 Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $1.09 billion to $1.15 billion, with a midpoint of $1.12 billion, reflecting a 15% year-over-year increase[19, 31] - Kinetik expects its 4Q25E annualized Adjusted EBITDA to exceed $1.2 billion[19] - Capital expenditures for 2024 were $264.5 million, resulting in a reinvestment ratio of 27%[11, 12] - The company projects 2025 capital expenditures to be between $450 million and $540 million, with a midpoint of $495 million[19, 31] Segment Performance - Midstream Logistics contributed $614.1 million, or 62%, to the total Adjusted EBITDA in 2024[12] - Pipeline Transportation accounted for $377.6 million, or 38%, of the total Adjusted EBITDA in 2024[12] - In 4Q24, Midstream Logistics Adjusted EBITDA was $150 million, a 3% increase year-over-year, while Pipeline Transportation Adjusted EBITDA was $92 million, a 9% increase year-over-year[17, 18] Growth & Strategy - Kinetik is strategically investing in projects like the Kings Landing Complex (adding 220 Mmcfpd of processing capacity), the Eddy County Project, and the ECCC Pipeline to drive future growth[19, 30] - The company expects approximately 20% year-over-year growth in gas processed volumes across its system in 2025[31, 40] - Kinetik aims for a leverage target of 3.5x and is currently at 3.4x, with a goal of achieving investment-grade credit ratings[5, 54]