Financial Results - NGL Energy Partners LP reported a net income from continuing operations of $29.8 million for the second quarter of Fiscal 2026, compared to $7.5 million for the same period in Fiscal 2025 [6] - Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of Fiscal 2026 was $167.3 million, an increase from $149.4 million in the second quarter of Fiscal 2025 [6] - Total revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, were $674.7 million, down from $756.5 million in the prior year [23] Water Solutions Segment - Operating income for the Water Solutions segment increased by $19.5 million to $92.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, driven by higher disposal revenues and increased water pipeline revenue [5][6] - The Partnership processed approximately 2.80 million barrels of produced water per day during the quarter, a 4.5% increase from 2.68 million barrels per day in the same quarter of the previous year [5][6] - Paid and physically disposed water volumes grew by 14% to 3.15 million barrels per day in the second quarter of Fiscal 2026 [6] Crude Oil Logistics Segment - Operating income for the Crude Oil Logistics segment decreased by $6.6 million to $8.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to reduced gains on derivatives [10] - Physical volumes on the Grand Mesa Pipeline averaged approximately 72,000 barrels per day, an increase from 63,000 barrels per day in the prior year [10] Liquids Logistics Segment - Operating income for the Liquids Logistics segment increased by $3.7 million to $6.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, attributed to lower expenses related to the sale of the Wholesale Propane business and increased margins [11] Guidance Update - NGL increased its consolidated Adjusted EBITDA guidance for Fiscal 2026 to a range of $650 million to $660 million, up from the previous range of $615 million to $625 million [6] - The company expects Fiscal 2027 Adjusted EBITDA to exceed $700 million, supported by new contracts executed for over 500,000 barrels per day of produced water disposal [6] Capitalization and Liquidity - Total liquidity as of September 30, 2025, was approximately $359.1 million, with borrowings on the asset-based revolving credit facility totaling approximately $71.0 million [12] - The Partnership is in compliance with all debt covenants and has no upcoming debt maturities [12]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated net income attributable to Limited Partners of $326 million and adjusted EBITDA of $591 million in the fourth quarter [18] - For the full year 2024, net income attributable to limited partners was $1.54 billion, with adjusted EBITDA reaching $2.34 billion, exceeding the midpoint of the guidance range [19][20] - Free cash flow for 2024 totaled $1.32 billion, surpassing the high end of the guidance range [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Natural gas throughput increased by 4% sequentially in Q4, achieving record levels in the Delaware Basin [10] - Crude oil and NGLs throughput rose by 6% sequentially, driven by strong customer activity [10] - Produced water throughput saw an 8% sequential increase, attributed to strong producer activity [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Average throughput across all three products increased by double digits year over year, with natural gas throughput averaging 5.1 billion cubic feet per day, a 16% increase [13] - Crude oil and NGLs throughput averaged 530,000 barrels per day, representing a 12% year-over-year increase [14] - Produced water throughput averaged 1.1 million barrels per day, an 11% increase compared to the previous year [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced a significant expansion of its produced water gathering and disposal infrastructure in the Delaware Basin, including the Pathfinder pipeline [4][5] - The strategy focuses on capital-efficient organic growth to generate strong returns for unitholders and sustain base distribution growth [7][8] - The company aims to target a long-term annual distribution growth rate of mid to low single digits, excluding potential increases from large organic growth projects [8][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about growth driven by strong operational performance and strategic positioning [29] - The company anticipates continued throughput growth in 2025, particularly in the Delaware Basin, supported by strong producer activity [15][31] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining strong relationships with customers, particularly Occidental Petroleum, to support long-term development plans [30] Other Important Information - The company plans to retire the enhanced distribution concept to simplify its capital allocation framework and focus on sustainable base distribution growth [23] - A new long-term produced water agreement with Occidental Petroleum was executed, enhancing the company's service offerings [4][5] Q&A Session Summary Question: Growth outlook and capital allocation framework - Management explained that the mid to low single-digit distribution growth target was based on extensive forecasting and planning [36] Question: Pathfinder pipeline contract and filling capacity - Management indicated that the contract with Occidental Petroleum supports the pipeline's capacity and is expected to enhance returns over time [39] Question: Discussions with other customers for pipeline capacity - Management confirmed ongoing discussions with other producers to fill the pipeline and improve returns [43] Question: Competitors in the Permian produced water market - Management emphasized the unique long-term midstream solution offered by the company compared to shorter-term oilfield service solutions [45] Question: Future contract extensions with Occidental Petroleum - Management noted ongoing efforts to maintain and extend contracts with all customers, particularly in the Delaware Basin [50] Question: Capital expenditures for 2026 - Management indicated that capital expenditures for 2026 would be higher due to the Pathfinder project and ongoing growth initiatives [53] Question: Criteria for bolt-on acquisitions - Management outlined that acquisitions should complement existing operations and meet midstream return requirements [61] Question: Timing of buybacks given capital requirements - Management stated that while a buyback program was authorized, significant market dislocation would be needed to consider it in the near term [68]