10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2019

Energy Transfer LP Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Mar 31, 2019

Filed May 9, 2019For Securities:ETET-PI

Summary

Energy Transfer LP (ET) reported solid financial results for the first quarter of 2019, demonstrating growth across several key segments. Total revenues increased to $13.12 billion, up from $11.88 billion in the prior year's first quarter, driven by strong performance in its Crude Oil Transportation and Services, NGL and Refined Products Transportation and Services, and Interstate Transportation and Storage segments. Net income attributable to partners significantly rose to $870 million, compared to $363 million in Q1 2018. The company also highlighted a substantial increase in Segment Adjusted EBITDA to $2.797 billion, a notable jump from $2.002 billion in the prior year's comparable period, underscoring operational efficiency and revenue growth. Financially, ET managed its debt effectively through strategic note exchanges and offerings, including a significant ET-ETO senior notes exchange and ETO senior notes offerings totaling billions. The company's liquidity remains robust, with substantial availability under its credit facilities. ET continues to focus on growth capital expenditures across its various segments, particularly in NGL and Refined Products transportation and Crude Oil transportation, signaling confidence in future operational expansion and profitability.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues increased to $13.12 billion in Q1 2019, up from $11.88 billion in Q1 2018.
  • 2Net income attributable to partners surged to $870 million in Q1 2019, from $363 million in Q1 2018.
  • 3Segment Adjusted EBITDA grew significantly to $2.797 billion in Q1 2019, up from $2.002 billion in Q1 2018, indicating strong operational performance.
  • 4Crude Oil Transportation and Services segment saw substantial Adjusted EBITDA growth, reaching $806 million, up from $464 million.
  • 5NGL and Refined Products Transportation and Services segment also showed strong growth, with Adjusted EBITDA of $612 million, up from $451 million.
  • 6ET actively managed its debt by completing a significant ET-ETO senior notes exchange and several senior notes offerings totaling billions.
  • 7The company maintains strong liquidity with substantial availability under its credit facilities and manages its capital expenditures with a focus on growth initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

In the first quarter of 2019, Energy Transfer LP reported total revenues of $13.12 billion, an increase from $11.88 billion in the first quarter of 2018. Net income attributable to partners significantly increased to $870 million, compared to $363 million in the prior year's quarter.

Several segments showed strong performance. The Crude Oil Transportation and Services segment reported Adjusted EBITDA of $806 million, up from $464 million. The NGL and Refined Products Transportation and Services segment's Adjusted EBITDA was $612 million, up from $451 million. The Interstate Transportation and Storage segment also saw growth with Adjusted EBITDA at $456 million, up from $366 million.

Yes, ET was active in managing its debt. Key activities included a significant ET-ETO senior notes exchange which settled in March 2019, and several senior notes offerings by ETO and its subsidiaries, totaling billions of dollars. These actions were primarily aimed at refinancing existing debt and managing its capital structure.

The company is focused on growth capital expenditures, particularly in its NGL and Refined Products transportation and Crude Oil transportation segments. ETO, a key subsidiary, projects significant growth capital expenditures for 2019, indicating a commitment to expanding its infrastructure and operations.