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10-KPeriod: FY2019

ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2019

Filed February 28, 2020For Securities:EPDEPDU

Summary

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) reported solid performance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019. The company, a leading North American provider of midstream energy services, experienced growth across its key segments, particularly in Crude Oil Pipelines & Services and Natural Gas Pipelines & Services. Significant capital investments in infrastructure expansion, including new processing facilities and pipeline projects, are expected to support future growth and operational efficiency. While marketing revenues saw a decline due to lower commodity prices, fee-based midstream services demonstrated resilience, driving an increase in operating income. The company also highlighted its commitment to capital discipline and returning value to unitholders through distributions and unit repurchases, signaling a positive outlook for 2020 despite potential headwinds from global economic conditions. The report details substantial asset growth and strategic expansions, demonstrating EPD's robust business model in connecting energy producers with consumers. Key developments include the completion and service of new natural gas processing facilities, expansion of NGL export capacity, and the ongoing build-out of crude oil transportation systems. These initiatives position EPD to capitalize on anticipated production growth from major U.S. shale basins, particularly the Permian Basin. The company's diversified asset base and focus on fee-based services provide a stable foundation for navigating market volatility.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$32.79B
Cost of Revenue$22.07B
Gross Profit$10.72B
Operating Expenses$27.27B
Operating Income$6.08B
Interest Expense$1.24B
Net Income$4.56B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)2.20B

Key Highlights

  • 1Increased operating income by $670.1 million in 2019 compared to 2018, driven by strong performance in midstream services, particularly in Crude Oil and Natural Gas pipelines.
  • 2Completed and placed into service several major growth capital projects in 2019, including new NGL fractionators, natural gas processing facilities (Orla III, Mentone I, Bulldog), and expanded NGL export capacity at EHT.
  • 3Announced plans for significant future capital investments of $3.4 billion to $4.4 billion for 2020, focusing on expanding infrastructure to support growing production from key basins like the Permian.
  • 4The NGL Pipelines & Services segment saw a gross operating margin increase of $239.1 million in 2019, primarily due to expanded NGL pipelines, storage, and terminals.
  • 5The Crude Oil Pipelines & Services segment experienced a significant gross operating margin increase of $576.5 million in 2019, largely driven by the new Midland-to-ECHO System.
  • 6Repurchased common units under its 2019 Buyback Program, demonstrating a commitment to returning capital to investors.
  • 7Maintained a strong liquidity position with $4.85 billion in consolidated liquidity at the end of 2019.

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