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, 2019

OR
 
  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ___  to  ___.

Commission file number:  1-14323

ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware
 
76-0568219
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
1100 Louisiana Street, 10th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
    (Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(713) 381-6500
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes    No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes     No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer    (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company   
 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes    No

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Title of Each Class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of Each Exchange On Which Registered
Common Units
EPD
New York Stock Exchange

There were 2,188,560,672 common units of Enterprise Products Partners L.P. outstanding at the close of business on April 30, 2019.  

ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in millions)

   
March 31,
2019
   
December 31,
2018
 
ASSETS
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
99.3
   
$
344.8
 
Restricted cash
   
8.2
     
65.3
 
Accounts receivable – trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
of $11.6 at March 31, 2019 and $11.5 at December 31, 2018
   
4,290.7
     
3,659.1
 
Accounts receivable – related parties
   
2.5
     
3.5
 
Inventories
   
1,680.5
     
1,522.1
 
Derivative assets
   
126.1
     
154.4
 
Prepaid and other current assets
   
421.3
     
311.5
 
Total current assets
   
6,628.6
     
6,060.7
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
39,347.5
     
38,737.6
 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
   
2,654.3
     
2,615.1
 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $1,779.3 at
March 31, 2019 and $1,735.1 at December 31, 2018 (see Note 6)
   
3,565.9
     
3,608.4
 
Goodwill (see Note 6)
   
5,745.2
     
5,745.2
 
Other assets
   
456.0
     
202.8
 
Total assets
 
$
58,397.5
   
$
56,969.8
 
 
               
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Current maturities of debt (see Note 7)
 
$
2,694.6
   
$
1,500.1
 
Accounts payable – trade
   
918.1
     
1,102.8
 
Accounts payable – related parties
   
86.6
     
140.2
 
Accrued product payables
   
4,196.7
     
3,475.8
 
Accrued interest
   
216.9
     
395.6
 
Derivative liabilities
   
94.9
     
148.2
 
Other current liabilities
   
384.9
     
404.8
 
Total current liabilities
   
8,592.7
     
7,167.5
 
Long-term debt (see Note 7)
   
24,181.6
     
24,678.1
 
Deferred tax liabilities
   
82.2
     
80.4
 
Other long-term liabilities
   
1,019.7
     
751.6
 
Commitments and contingencies (see   Note 15)
               
Equity: (see Note 8)
               
Partners’ equity:
               
Limited partners:
               
Common units (2,188,560,672 units outstanding at March 31, 2019
and 2,184,869,029 units outstanding at December 31, 2018)
   
24,151.9
     
23,802.6
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
   
(94.0
)
   
50.9
 
Total  partners’ equity
   
24,057.9
     
23,853.5
 
Noncontrolling interests
   
463.4
     
438.7
 
Total equity
   
24,521.3
     
24,292.2
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
58,397.5
   
$
56,969.8
 


See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS
 (Dollars in millions, except per unit amounts)

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Revenues:
           
Third parties
 
$
8,531.2
   
$
9,273.8
 
Related parties
   
12.3
     
24.7
 
Total revenues (see Note 9)
   
8,543.5
     
9,298.5
 
Costs and expenses:
               
Operating costs and expenses:
               
Third parties
   
6,655.3
     
7,904.3
 
Related parties
   
364.4
     
318.4
 
Total operating costs and expenses
   
7,019.7
     
8,222.7
 
General and administrative costs:
               
Third parties
   
20.4
     
21.3
 
Related parties
   
31.8
     
31.7
 
Total general and administrative costs
   
52.2
     
53.0
 
Total costs and expenses (see Note 10)
   
7,071.9
     
8,275.7
 
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates
   
154.6
     
115.7
 
Operating income
   
1,626.2
     
1,138.5
 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest expense
   
(277.2
)
   
(252.1
)
Change in fair market value of Liquidity Option Agreement
   
(57.8
)
   
(7.5
)
Gain on step acquisition of unconsolidated affiliate (see Note 16)
   
--
     
37.0
 
Other, net
   
1.5
     
0.7
 
Total other expense, net
   
(333.5
)
   
(221.9
)
Income before income taxes
   
1,292.7
     
916.6
 
Provision for income taxes
   
(12.3
)
   
(5.1
)
Net income
   
1,280.4
     
911.5
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (see Note 8)
   
(19.9
)
   
(10.8
)
Net income attributable to limited partners
 
$
1,260.5
   
$
900.7
 
 
               
Earnings per unit: (see Note 11)
               
Basic earnings per unit
 
$
0.57
   
$
0.41
 
Diluted earnings per unit
 
$
0.57
   
$
0.41
 















See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Dollars in millions)

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
 
           
Net income
 
$
1,280.4
   
$
911.5
 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Cash flow hedges:
               
Commodity derivative instruments:
               
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges
   
(95.2
)
   
3.4
 
Reclassificati on of gains to ne t income
   
(58.3
)
   
(14.5
)
Interest rate derivative instruments:
               
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges
   
--
     
11.1
 
Reclassification of losses to net income
   
9.2
     
10.5
 
Total cash flow hedges
   
(144.3
)
   
10.5
 
Other
   
(0.6
)
   
--
 
Total other comprehens ive income (loss)
   
(144.9
)
   
10.5
 
Comprehensive income
   
1,135.5
     
922.0
 
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
   
(19.9
)
   
(10.8
)
Comprehensive income attributable to limited partners
 
$
1,115.6
   
$
911.2
 






























See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in millions)

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Operating activities:
           
Net income
 
$
1,280.4
   
$
911.5
 
Reconciliation of net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
   
474.5
     
425.9
 
Asset impairment and related charges
   
4.8
     
0.9
 
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates
   
(154.6
)
   
(115.7
)
Distributions received on earnings from unconsolidated affiliates
   
139.0
     
107.5
 
Net gains attributable to asset sales
   
(0.4
)
   
(0.5
)
Deferred income tax expense
   
1.8
     
(1.1
)
Change in fair market value of derivative instruments
   
(96.3
)
   
136.9
 
Change in fair market value of Liquidity Option Agreement
   
57.8
     
7.5
 
Gain on step acquisition of unconsolidated affiliate (see Note 16)
   
--
     
(37.0
)
Net effect of changes in operating accounts (see Note 16)
   
(559.8
)
   
(203.1
)
Other operating activities
   
13.2
     
0.8
 
Net cash flows provided by operating activities
   
1,160.4
     
1,233.6
 
Investing activities:
               
Capital expenditures
   
(1,148.9
)
   
(946.5
)
Cash used for business combination (see Note 16)
   
--
     
(149.8
)
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
   
(29.1
)
   
(37.9
)
Distributions received for return of capital from unconsolidated affiliates
   
4.5
     
14.9
 
Proceeds from asset sales
   
1.7
     
1.1
 
Other investing activities
   
(2.7
)
   
(0.9
)
Cash used in investing activities
   
(1,174.5
)
   
(1,119.1
)
Financing activities:
               
Borrowings under debt agreements
   
15,692.4
     
16,283.8
 
Repayments of debt
   
(14,999.2
)
   
(15,444.7
)
Debt issuance costs
   
--
     
(24.2
)
Cash distributions paid to limited partners (see Note 8)
   
(950.4
)
   
(918.5
)
Cash payments made in connection with distribution equivalent rights
   
(4.5
)
   
(3.9
)
Cash distributions paid to noncontrolling interests
   
(18.0
)
   
(15.4
)
Cash contributions from noncontrolling interests
   
34.8
     
0.1
 
Net cash proceeds from the issuance of common units
   
42.7
     
177.0
 
Repurchase of common units under 2019 Buyback Program (see Note 8)
   
(51.6
)
   
--
 
Other financing activities
   
(34.7
)
   
(23.4
)
Cas h provided by (used in) financing ac tivities
   
(288.5
)
   
30.8
 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash
   
(302.6
)
   
145.3
 
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, at beginning of period
   
410.1
     
70.3
 
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, at end of period
 
$
107.5
   
$
215.6
 











See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED EQUITY
(Dollars in millions)

 
 
Partners’ Equity
             
   
Limited
Partners
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
   
Noncontrolling
Interests
   
Total
 
     Balance, December 31, 2018
 
$
23,802.6
   
$
50.9
   
$
438.7
   
$
24,292.2
 
   Net income
   
1,260.5
     
--
     
19.9
     
1,280.4
 
   Cash distributions paid to limited partners
   
(950.4
)
   
--
     
--
     
(950.4
)
   Cash payments made in connection with distribution equivalent rights
   
(4.5
)
   
--
     
--
     
(4.5
)
   Cash distributions paid to noncontrolling interests
   
--
     
--
     
(18.0
)
   
(18.0
)
   Cash contributions from noncontrolling interests
   
--
     
--
     
34.8
     
34.8
 
   Net cash proceeds from the issuance of common units
   
42.7
     
--
     
--
     
42.7
 
   Common units issued in connection with employee compensation
   
45.6
     
--
     
--
     
45.6
 
   Amortization of fair value of equity-based awards
   
32.0
     
--
     
--
     
32.0
 
   Repurchase of common units under 2019 Buyback Program (see Note 8)
   
(51.6
)
   
--
     
--
     
(51.6
)
   Cash flow hedges
   
--
     
(144.3
)
   
--
     
(144.3
)
   Other
   
(25.0
)
   
(0.6
)
   
(12.0
)
   
(37.6
)
      Balance, March 31, 2019
 
$
24,151.9
   
$
(94.0
)
 
$
463.4
   
$
24,521.3
 


 
 
Partners’ Equity
             
   
Limited
Partners
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
   
Noncontrolling
Interests
   
Total
 
     Balance, December 31, 2017
 
$
22,718.9
   
$
(171.7
)
 
$
225.2
   
$
22,772.4
 
   Net income
   
900.7
     
--
     
10.8
     
911.5
 
   Cash distributions paid to limited partners
   
(918.5
)
   
--
     
--
     
(918.5
)
   Cash payments made in connection with distribution equivalent rights
   
(3.9
)
   
--
     
--
     
(3.9
)
   Cash distributions paid to noncontrolling interests
   
--
     
--
     
(15.4
)
   
(15.4
)
   Cash contributions from noncontrolling interests
   
--
     
--
     
0.1
     
0.1
 
   Net cash proceeds from the issuance of common units
   
177.0
     
--
     
--
     
177.0
 
   Common units issued in connection with employee compensation
   
39.1
     
--
     
--
     
39.1
 
   Amortization of fair value of equity-based awards
   
26.0
     
--
     
--
     
26.0
 
   Cash flow hedges
   
--
     
10.5
     
--
     
10.5
 
   Other
   
(24.8
)
   
--
     
(9.1
)
   
(33.9
)
    Balance, March 31, 2018
 
$
22,914.5
   
$
(161.2
)
 
$
211.6
   
$
22,964.9
 

















See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.  For information regarding Unit History,
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Noncontrolling Interests, see Note 8.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

With the exception of per unit amounts, or as noted within the context of each disclosure,
the dollar amounts presented in the tabular data within these disclosures are
stated in millions of dollars.

KEY REFERENCES USED IN THESE
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Unless the context requires otherwise, references to “we,” “us,” “our,” “Enterprise” or “Enterprise Products Partners” are intended to mean the business and operations of Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and its consolidated subsidiaries.  References to “EPO” mean Enterprise Products Operating LLC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Enterprise, and its consolidated subsidiaries, through which Enterprise Products Partners L.P. conducts its business.  Enterprise is managed by its general partner, Enterprise Products Holdings LLC (“Enterprise GP”), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dan Duncan LLC, a privately held Texas limited liability company.

The membership interests of Dan Duncan LLC are owned by a voting trust, the current trustees (“DD LLC Trustees”) of which are: (i) Randa Duncan Williams, who is also a director and Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Enterprise GP; (ii) Richard H. Bachmann, who is also a director and Vice Chairman of the Board of Enterprise GP; and (iii) Dr. Ralph S. Cunningham, who is also an advisory director of Enterprise GP.  Ms. Duncan Williams and Mr. Bachmann also currently serve as managers of Dan Duncan LLC along with W. Randall Fowler, who is also a director and the President and Chief Financial Officer of Enterprise GP.

References to “EPCO” mean Enterprise Products Company, a privately held Texas corporation, and its privately held affiliates.  A majority of the outstanding voting capital stock of EPCO is owned by a voting trust, the current trustees (“EPCO Trustees”) of which are:  (i) Ms. Duncan Williams, who serves as Chairman of EPCO; (ii) Dr. Cunningham, who serves as Vice Chairman of EPCO; and (iii) Mr. Bachmann, who serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of EPCO.  Ms. Duncan Williams and Mr. Bachmann also currently serve as directors of EPCO along with Mr. Fowler, who is also the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of EPCO. EPCO, together with its privately held affiliates, owned approximately 31.9% of our limited partner interests at March 31, 2019.


Note 1.   Partnership Organization and Basis of Presentation

We are a publicly traded Delaware limited partnership, the common units of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the ticker symbol “EPD.”  We were formed in April 1998 to own and operate certain natural gas liquids (“NGLs”) related businesses of EPCO and are a leading North American provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, petrochemicals and refined products. 

We conduct substantially all of our business through EPO and are owned 100% by our limited partners from an economic perspective.  Enterprise GP manages our partnership and owns a non-economic general partner interest in us.  We, Enterprise GP, EPCO and Dan Duncan LLC are affiliates under the collective common control of the DD LLC Trustees and the EPCO Trustees.  Like many publicly traded partnerships, we have no employees.  All of our management, administrative and operating functions are performed by employees of EPCO pursuant to an administrative services agreement (the “ASA”) or by other service providers.  See Note 14 for information regarding related party matters.

Our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the full year of 2019.  In our opinion, the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals necessary for fair presentation.  Although we believe the disclosures in these financial statements are adequate and make the information presented not misleading, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

These Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018  (the “2018 Form 10-K”) filed with the SEC on March 1, 2019.


Note 2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Apart from those matters noted below, there have been no changes in our significant accounting policies since those reported under Note 2 of the 2018 Form 10-K.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the amounts shown in the Unaudited Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows.

 
 
March 31,
2019
   
December 31,
2018
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
99.3
   
$
344.8
 
Restricted cash
   
8.2
     
65.3
 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the
  Unaudited Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows
 
$
107.5
   
$
410.1
 

Restricted cash represents amounts held in segregated bank accounts by our clearing brokers as margin in support of our commodity derivative instruments portfolio and related physical purchases and sales of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil and refined products.  Additional cash may be restricted to maintain our commodity derivative instruments portfolio as prices fluctuate or margin requirements change.  The balance of restricted cash at March 31, 2019 consisted of initial margin requirements of $34.3 million partially offset by positive variation margin requirements of $26.1 million. The initial margin requirements will be returned to us as the related derivative instruments are settled.  See Note 13 for information regarding our derivative instruments and hedging activities.

Recent Accounting Developments

Lease accounting standard
In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842, Leases , which requires substantially all leases be recorded on the balance sheet. We adopted the new standard on January 1, 2019 and applied it to (i) all new leases entered into after January 1, 2019 and (ii) all existing lease contracts as of January 1, 2019. ASC 842 supersedes existing lease accounting guidance found under ASC 840, Leases .

The new standard introduces two lessee accounting models, which result in a lease being classified as either a “finance” or “operating” lease based on whether the lessee effectively obtains control of the underlying asset during the lease term.  A lease would be classified as a finance lease if it meets one of five classification criteria, four of which are generally consistent with ASC 840 lease accounting guidance.  By default, a lease that does not meet the criteria to be classified as a finance lease will be deemed an operating lease.  Regardless of classification, the initial measurement of both lease types will result in the balance sheet recognition of a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset (representing a company’s right to use the underlying asset for a specified period of time) and a corresponding lease liability.  The lease liability will be recognized at the present value of the future lease payments, and the ROU asset will equal the lease liability adjusted for any prepaid rent, lease incentives provided by the lessor, and any indirect costs.

The subsequent measurement of each type of lease varies. For finance leases, a lessee will amortize the ROU asset (generally on a straight-line basis in a manner similar to depreciation) and accrete the lease liability (as a component of interest expense) using the effective interest method .  Operating leases will result in the recognition of a single lease expense amount that is recorded on a straight-line basis.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ASC 842 resulted in changes to the way our operating leases are recorded, presented and disclosed in our consolidated financial statements. Upon adoption of ASC 842 on January 1, 2019, we recognized a ROU asset and a corresponding lease liability based on the present value of then existing long-term operating lease obligations. In addition, we elected to apply several practical expedients and made accounting policy elections upon adoption of ASC 842 including:

§
We will not recognize ROU assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases and instead record them in a manner similar to operating leases under legacy lease accounting guidelines.  A short term lease is one with a maximum lease term of 12 months or less and does not include a purchase option the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise.

§
We will not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts contain leases or the lease classification for any existing or expired leases.

§
The impact of adopting ASC 842 was prospective beginning January 1, 2019.  We will not recast prior periods presented in our consolidated financial statements to reflect the new lease accounting guidance.

§
We will combine lease and nonlease components relating to our office and warehouse leases, as applicable.

See Note 15 regarding our new disclosures regarding operating lease obligations.


Note 3.  Inventories

Our inventory amounts by product type were as follows at the dates indicated:

 
 
March 31,
2019
   
December 31,
2018
 
NGLs
 
$
849.7
   
$
647.7
 
Petrochemicals and refined products
   
287.6
     
264.7
 
Crude oil
   
533.8
     
593.4
 
Natural gas
   
9.4
     
16.3
 
Total
 
$
1,680.5
   
$
1,522.1
 

Due to fluctuating commodity prices, we recognize lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments when the carrying value of our available-for-sale inventories exceeds their net realizable value.  The following table presents our total cost of sales amounts and lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments for the periods indicated:

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Cost of sales (1)
 
$
5,835.6
   
$
7,140.4
 
Lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments within cost of sales
   
5.4
     
1.9
 
   
(1) Cost of sales is a component of “Operating costs and expenses” as presented on our Unaudited Condensed Statements of Consolidated Operations. Fluctuations in these amounts are primarily due to changes in energy commodity prices and sales volumes associated with our marketing activities.
 

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Note 4.  Property, Plant and Equipment

The historical costs of our property, plant and equipment and related accumulated depreciation balances were as follows at the dates indicated:

 
 
Estimated
Useful Life
in Years
   
March 31,
2019
   
December 31,
2018
 
Plants, pipelines and facilities (1)
 
3-45 (5)

 
$
44,058.3
   
$
42,371.0
 
Underground and other storage facilities (2)
 
5-40 (6)

   
3,703.9
     
3,624.2
 
Transportation equipment (3)
 
3-10
     
191.2
     
187.1
 
Marine vessels (4)
 
15-30
     
857.8
     
828.6
 
Land
           
365.1
     
359.5
 
Construction in progress
           
2,695.3
     
3,526.8
 
Total
           
51,871.6
     
50,897.2
 
Less accumulated depreciation
           
12,524.1
     
12,159.6
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
         
$
39,347.5
   
$
38,737.6
 
   
(1) Plants, pipelines and facilities include processing plants; NGL, natural gas, crude oil and petrochemical and refined products pipelines; terminal loading and unloading facilities; buildings; office furniture and equipment; laboratory and shop equipment and related assets.
(2) Underground and other storage facilities include underground product storage caverns; above ground storage tanks; water wells and related assets.
(3) Transportation equipment includes tractor-trailer tank trucks and other vehicles and similar assets used in our operations.
(4) Marine vessels include tow boats, barges and related equipment used in our marine transportation business.
(5) In general, the estimated useful lives of major assets within this category are: processing plants, 20-35 years; pipelines and related equipment, 5-45 years; terminal facilities, 10-35 years; buildings, 20-40 years; office furniture and equipment, 3-20 years; and laboratory and shop equipment, 5-35 years.
(6) In general, the estimated useful lives of assets within this category are: underground storage facilities, 5-35 years; storage tanks, 10-40 years; and water wells, 5-35 years.
 

The following table summarizes our depreciation expense and capitalized interest amounts for the periods indicated:

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Depreciation expense (1)
 
$
380.6
   
$
331.8
 
Capitalized interest (2)
   
36.2
     
58.2
 
   
(1) Depreciation expense is a component of “Costs and expenses” as presented on our Unaudited Condensed Statements of Consolidated Operations.
(2) We capitalize interest costs incurred on funds used to construct property, plant and equipment while the asset is in its construction phase. The capitalized interest is recorded as part of the asset to which it relates and is amortized over the asset’s estimated useful life as a component of depreciation expense. When capitalized interest is recorded, it reduces interest expense from what it would be otherwise.
 

Asset Retirement Obligations

Property, plant and equipment at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 includes $72.1 million and $72.5 million, respectively, of asset retirement costs capitalized as an increase in the associated long-lived asset.  The following table presents information regarding our asset retirement obligations, or AROs, since January 1, 2019:

ARO liability balance, December 31, 2018
 
$
126.3
 
Liabilities incurred
   
0.6
 
Revisions in estimated cash flows
   
0.9
 
Accretion expense
   
2.0
 
ARO liability balance, March 31, 2019
 
$
129.8
 

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Note 5.  Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates

The following table presents our investments in unconsolidated affiliates by business segment at the dates indicated.  We account for these investments using the equity method.

   
March 31,
2019
   
December 31,
2018
 
NGL Pipelines & Services
 
$
670.3
   
$
662.0
 
Crude Oil Pipelines & Services
   
1,898.0
     
1,867.5
 
Natural Gas Pipelines & Services
   
23.2
     
22.8
 
Petrochemical & Refined Products Services
   
62.8
     
62.8
 
Total
 
$
2,654.3
   
$
2,615.1
 

The following table presents our equity in inc ome (loss) of u nconsolidated affiliates by business segment for the periods indicated:

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
NGL Pipelines & Services
 
$
30.1
   
$
19.4
 
Crude Oil Pipelines & Services
   
124.6
     
97.9
 
Natural Gas Pipelines & Services
   
1.7
     
1.0
 
Petrochemical & Refined Products Services
   
(1.8
)
   
(2.6
)
Total
 
$
154.6
   
$
115.7
 

Combined results of operations data for the periods indicated for our unconsolidated affiliates are summarized in the following table (all data presented on a 100% basis):

   
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
   
2019
   
2018
 
Income Statement Data:
           
Revenues
 
$
516.5
   
$
396.0
 
Operating income
   
338.5
     
243.7
 
Net income
   
337.6
     
242.3
 

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Note 6. Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Identifiable Intangible Assets

The following table summarizes our intangible assets by business segment at the dates indicated:

 
 
March 31, 2019
   
December 31, 2018
 
 
 
Gross
Value
   
Accumulated
Amortization
   
Carrying
Value
   
Gross
Value
   
Accumulated
Amortization
   
Carrying
Value
 
NGL Pipelines & Services:
                                   
Customer relationship intangibles
 
$
457.3
   
$
(205.4
)
 
$
251.9
   
$
457.3
   
$
(201.9
)
 
$
255.4
 
Contract-based intangibles
   
363.4
     
(244.3
)
   
119.1
     
363.4
     
(238.7
)
   
124.7
 
Segment total
   
820.7
     
(449.7
)
   
371.0
     
820.7
     
(440.6
)
   
380.1
 
Crude Oil Pipelines & Services:
                                               
Customer relationship intangibles
   
2,203.5
     
(189.7
)
   
2,013.8
     
2,203.5
     
(174.1
)
   
2,029.4
 
Contract-based intangibles
   
276.9
     
(218.1
)
   
58.8
     
276.9
     
(211.7
)
   
65.2
 
Segment total
   
2,480.4
     
(407.8
)
   
2,072.6
     
2,480.4
     
(385.8
)
   
2,094.6
 
Natural Gas Pipelines & Services:
                                               
Customer relationship intangibles
   
1,350.3
     
(456.9
)
   
893.4
     
1,350.3
     
(447.8
)
   
902.5
 
Contract-based intangibles
   
466.4
     
(389.7
)
   
76.7
     
464.7
     
(387.9
)
   
76.8
 
Segment total
   
1,816.7
     
(846.6
)
   
970.1
     
1,815.0
     
(835.7
)
   
979.3
 
Petrochemical & Refined Products Services:
                                               
Customer relationship intangibles
   
181.4
     
(53.2
)
   
128.2
     
181.4
     
(51.8
)
   
129.6
 
Contract-based intangibles
   
46.0
     
(22.0
)
   
24.0
     
46.0
     
(21.2
)
   
24.8
 
Segment total
   
227.4
     
(75.2
)
   
152.2
     
227.4
     
(73.0
)
   
154.4
 
Total intangible assets
 
$
5,345.2
   
$
(1,779.3
)
 
$
3,565.9
   
$
5,343.5
   
$
(1,735.1
)
 
$
3,608.4
 

The following table presents the amortization expense of our intangible assets by business segment for the periods indicated:

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
NGL Pipelines & Services
 
$
9.1
   
$
7.1
 
Crude Oil Pipelines & Services
   
22.0
     
24.0
 
Natural Gas Pipelines & Services
   
10.9
     
9.7
 
Petrochemical & Refined Products Services
   
2.2
     
2.3
 
Total
 
$
44.2
   
$
43.1
 

The following table presents our forecast of amortization expense associated with existing intangible assets for the periods indicated:

Remainder
of 2019
   
2020
   
2021
   
2022
   
2023
 
$
124.3
   
$
160.2
   
$
162.4
   
$
168.0
   
$
168.1
 

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of an acquired business over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction.  There has been no change in our goodwill amounts since those reported in our 2018 Form 10-K.

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Note 7. Debt Obligations

The following table presents our consolidated debt obligations (arranged by company and maturity date) at the dates indicated:

 
 
March 31,
2019
   
December 31,
2018
 
EPO senior debt obligations:
           
Commercial Paper Notes, variable-rates
 
$
1,395.0
   
$
--
 
Senior Notes N, 6.50% fixed-rate, due January 2019
   
--
     
700.0
 
364-Day Revolving Credit Agreement, variable-rate, due September 2019
   
--
     
--
 
Senior Notes LL, 2.55% fixed-rate, due October 2019
   
800.0
     
800.0
 
Senior Notes Q, 5.25% fixed-rate, due January 2020
   
500.0
     
500.0
 
Senior Notes Y, 5.20% fixed-rate, due September 2020
   
1,000.0
     
1,000.0
 
Senior Notes TT, 2.80% fixed-rate, due February 2021
   
750.0
     
750.0
 
Senior Notes RR, 2.85% fixed-rate, due April 2021
   
575.0
     
575.0
 
Senior Notes VV, 3.50% fixed-rate, due February 2022
   
750.0
     
750.0
 
Senior Notes CC, 4.05% fixed-rate, due February 2022
   
650.0
     
650.0
 
Multi-Year Revolving Credit Facility, variable-rate, due September 2022
   
--
     
--
 
Senior Notes HH, 3.35% fixed-rate, due March 2023
   
1,250.0
     
1,250.0
 
Senior Notes JJ, 3.90% fixed-rate, due February 2024
   
850.0
     
850.0
 
Senior Notes MM, 3.75% fixed-rate, due February 2025
   
1,150.0
     
1,150.0
 
Senior Notes PP, 3.70% fixed-rate, due February 2026
   
875.0
     
875.0
 
Senior Notes SS, 3.95% fixed-rate, due February 2027
   
575.0
     
575.0
 
Senior Notes WW, 4.15% fixed-rate, due October 2028
   
1,000.0
     
1,000.0
 
Senior Notes D, 6.875% fixed-rate, due March 2033
   
500.0
     
500.0
 
Senior Notes H, 6.65% fixed-rate, due October 2034
   
350.0
     
350.0
 
Senior Notes J, 5.75% fixed-rate, due March 2035
   
250.0
     
250.0
 
Senior Notes W, 7.55% fixed-rate, due April 2038
   
399.6
     
399.6
 
Senior Notes R, 6.125% fixed-rate, due October 2039
   
600.0
     
600.0
 
Senior Notes Z, 6.45% fixed-rate, due September 2040
   
600.0
     
600.0
 
Senior Notes BB, 5.95% fixed-rate, due February 2041
   
750.0
     
750.0
 
Senior Notes DD, 5.70% fixed-rate, due February 2042
   
600.0
     
600.0
 
Senior Notes EE, 4.85% fixed-rate, due August 2042
   
750.0
     
750.0
 
Senior Notes GG, 4.45% fixed-rate, due February 2043
   
1,100.0
     
1,100.0
 
Senior Notes II, 4.85% fixed-rate, due March 2044
   
1,400.0
     
1,400.0
 
Senior Notes KK, 5.10% fixed-rate, due February 2045
   
1,150.0
     
1,150.0
 
Senior Notes QQ, 4.90% fixed-rate, due May 2046
   
975.0
     
975.0
 
Senior Notes UU, 4.25% fixed-rate, due February 2048
   
1,250.0
     
1,250.0
 
Senior Notes XX, 4.80% fixed-rate, due February 2049
   
1,250.0
     
1,250.0
 
Senior Notes NN, 4.95% fixed-rate, due October 2054
   
400.0
     
400.0
 
TEPPCO senior debt obligations:
               
TEPPCO Senior Notes, 7.55% fixed-rate, due April 2038
   
0.4
     
0.4
 
Total principal amount of senior debt obligations
   
24,445.0
     
23,750.0
 
EPO Junior Subordinated Notes C, variable-rate, due June 2067 (1)
   
256.4
     
256.4
 
EPO Junior Subordinated Notes D, fixed/variable-rate, due August 2077 (2)
   
700.0
     
700.0
 
EPO Junior Subordinated Notes E, fixed/variable-rate, due August 2077 (3)
   
1,000.0
     
1,000.0
 
EPO Junior Subordinated Notes F, fixed/variable-rate, due February 2078 (4)
   
700.0
     
700.0
 
TEPPCO Junior Subordinated Notes, variable-rate, due June 2067  (1)
   
14.2
     
14.2
 
Total principal amount of senior and junior debt obligations
   
27,115.6
     
26,420.6
 
Other, non-principal amounts
   
(239.4
)
   
(242.4
)
Less current maturities of debt
   
(2,694.6
)
   
(1,500.1
)
Total long-term debt
 
$
24,181.6
   
$
24,678.1
 
   
(1) Variable rate is reset quarterly and based on 3-month LIBOR plus 2.778%.
(2) Fixed rate of 4.875% through August 15, 2022; thereafter, a variable rate reset quarterly and based on 3-month LIBOR plus 2.986%.
(3) Fixed rate of 5.250% through August 15, 2027; thereafter, a variable rate reset quarterly and based on 3-month LIBOR plus 3.033%.
(4) Fixed rate of 5.375% through February 14, 2028; thereafter, a variable rate reset quarterly and based on 3-month LIBOR plus 2.57%.
 

References to “TEPPCO” mean TEPPCO Partners, L.P. prior to its merger with one of our wholly owned subsidiaries in October 2009.

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The following table presents the range of interest rates and weighted-average interest rates paid on our consolidated variable-rate debt during the three months ended March 31, 2019:

 
Range of Interest
Rates Paid
Weighted-Average
Interest Rate Paid
Commercial Paper Notes
2.65% to 2.80%
2.75%
EPO Junior Subordinated Notes C and TEPPCO Junior Subordinated Notes
5.40% to 5.52%
5.48%

The following table presents contractually scheduled maturities of our consolidated debt obligations outstanding at March 31, 2019 for the next five years, and in total thereafter:

 
       
Scheduled Maturities of Debt
 
 
 
Total
   
Remainder
of 2019
   
2020
   
2021
   
2022
   
2023
   
Thereafter
 
Commercial Paper Notes
 
$
1,395.0
   
$
1,395.0
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
--
 
Senior Notes
   
23,050.0
     
800.0
     
1,500.0
     
1,325.0
     
1,400.0
     
1,250.0
     
16,775.0
 
Junior Subordinated Notes
   
2,670.6
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
2,670.6
 
Total
 
$
27,115.6
   
$
2,195.0
   
$
1,500.0
   
$
1,325.0
   
$
1,400.0
   
$
1,250.0
   
$
19,445.6
 

We issued $1.4 billion of short-term notes under EPO’s commercial paper program, partially offset by the repayment of $700 million principal amount of Senior Notes N during the first quarter of 2019.

Parent-Subsidiary Guarantor Relationships

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. acts as guarantor of the consolidated debt obligations of EPO, with the exception of the remaining debt obligations of TEPPCO.  If EPO were to default on any of its guaranteed debt, Enterprise Products Partners L.P. would be responsible for full and unconditional repayment of that obligation.

Lender Financial Covenants

We were in compliance with the financial covenants of our consolidated debt agreements at March 31, 2019.

Letters of Credit

At March 31, 2019, EPO had $101.4 million of letters of credit outstanding primarily related to our commodity hedging activities.


Note 8.  Equity and Distributions

Partners’ Equity

The following table summarizes changes in the number of our limited partner common units outstanding since December 31, 2018:

Common units outstanding at December 31, 2018
   
2,184,869,029
 
Common unit repurchases under 2019 Buyback Program
   
(1,852,392
)
Common units issued in connection with DRIP and EUPP
   
1,516,779
 
Common units issued in connection with employee compensation
   
1,626,041
 
Common units issued in connection with the vesting of phantom unit awards, net
   
2,379,620
 
Other
   
21,595
 
Common units outstanding at March 31, 2019
   
2,188,560,672
 

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The net cash proceeds we received from the issuance of common units during the three months ended March 31, 2019 were used to temporarily reduce amounts outstanding under EPO’s commercial paper program and for general company purposes, including for growth capital expenditures.

We may issue additional equity and debt securities to assist us in meeting our future liquidity requirements, including those related to capital investments.  We have a universal shelf registration statement (the “2019 Shelf”) on file with the SEC which allows Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and EPO (each on a standalone basis) to issue an unlimited amount of equity and debt securities, respectively. The 2019 Shelf replaced our prior universal shelf registration statement, which was set to expire in May 2019.

We also have a registration statement on file with the SEC covering the issuance of up to $2.54 billion of our common units in amounts, at prices and on terms to be determined by market conditions and other factors at the time of such offerings in connection with our at-the-market (“ATM”) program.  During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, we did not issue any common units under the ATM program.  After taking into account the aggregate sales price of common units sold under the ATM program through March 31, 2019, we have the capacity to issue additional common units under the ATM program up to an aggregate sales price of $2.54 billion.

Common unit repurchases under 2019 Buyback Program
In January 2019, we announced that the Board of Enterprise GP had approved a $2.0 billion multi-year unit buyback program (the “2019 Buyback Program”), which provides the partnership with an additional method to return capital to investors. The 2019 Buyback Program authorizes the partnership to repurchase its common units from time to time, including through open market purchases and negotiated transactions.  The timing and pace of buy backs under the program will be determined by a number of factors including (i) our financial performance and flexibility, (ii) organic growth and acquisition opportunities with higher potential returns on investment, (iii) our unit price and implied cash flow yield and (iv) maintaining targeted financial leverage with a debt-to-normalized adjusted EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, ratio in the 3.5 times area.  No time limit has been set for completion of the program, and it may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

We repurchased 1,852,392 common units under the 2019 Buyback Program during the three months ended March 31, 2019 for a total purchase price of $51.6 million, excluding commissions and fees. The repurchased units were cancelled immediately upon acquisition.  At March 31, 2019, the remaining available capacity under the 2019 Buyback Program was $1.95 billion.

Common units issued in connection with DRIP and EUPP
We have registration statements on file with the SEC in connection with our distribution reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) and employee unit purchase plan (“EUPP”).  We issued a total of 1,368,145 common units under the DRIP during the three months ended March 31, 2019, which generated net cash proceeds of $38.5 million.  During the three months ended March 31, 2018, we issued 6,509,653 common units under our DRIP, which generated net cash proceeds of $173.3 million.  After taking into account the number of common units issued under the DRIP through March 31, 2019, we have the capacity to issue an additional 60,032,214 common units under this plan.

We issued 148,634 common units under the EUPP during the three months ended March 31, 2019, which generated net cash proceeds of $4.2 million.  During the three months ended March 31, 2018, we issued 132,633 common units under our EUPP, which generated net cash proceeds of $3.7 million.  After taking into account the number of common units issued under the EUPP through March 31, 2019, we may issue an additional 5,067,007 common units under this plan.

Common Units Issued in Connection With Employee Compensation
In February 2019, certain employees of EPCO received discretionary bonus payments, less any retirement plan deductions and applicable withholding taxes, for work performed on our behalf during the prior fiscal year (e.g., the February 2019 bonus amount was with respect to the year ended December 31, 2018).  The net dollar value of the bonus amounts was remitted through the issuance of an equivalent value of newly issued Enterprise common units under EPCO’s 2008 Enterprise Products Long-Term Incentive Plan (Third Amendment and Restatement) (“2008 Plan”).  In February 2019, we issued 1,626,041 common units, which had a value of $45.6 million, in connection with the employee bonus awards.  The compensation expense associated with each bonus award was recognized during the year in which the work was performed.
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Common Units Issued in Connection With the Vesting of Phantom Unit Awards
After taking into account tax withholding requirements, a net 2,379,620 common units were issued to employees in the first quarter of 2019 in connection with the vesting of phantom unit awards.  See Note 12 information regarding our phantom unit awards.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following tables present the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as reported on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at the dates indicated:

 
 
Cash Flow Hedges
             
 
 
Commodity
Derivative
Instruments
   
Interest Rate
Derivative
Instruments
   
Other
   
Total
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), December 31, 2018
 
$
152.7
   
$
(104.8
)
 
$
3.0
   
$
50.9
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) for period, before reclassifications
   
(95.2
)
   
--
     
(0.6
)
   
(95.8
)
Reclassification of losses (gains) to net income during period
   
(58.3
)
   
9.2
     
--
     
(49.1
)
Total other comprehensive income (loss) for period
   
(153.5
)
   
9.2
     
(0.6
)
   
(144.9
)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), March 31, 2019
 
$
(0.8
)
 
$
(95.6
)
 
$
2.4
   
$
(94.0
)

 
 
Cash Flow Hedges
             
 
 
Commodity
Derivative
Instruments
   
Interest Rate
Derivative
Instruments
   
Other
   
Total
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), December 31, 2017
 
$
(10.1
)
 
$
(165.1
)
 
$
3.5
   
$
(171.7
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) for period, before reclassifications
   
3.4
     
11.1
     
--
     
14.5
 
Reclassification of losses (gains) to net income during period
   
(14.5
)
   
10.5
     
--
     
(4.0
)
Total other comprehensive income (loss) for period
   
(11.1
)
   
21.6
     
--
     
10.5
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), March 31, 2018
 
$
(21.2
)
 
$
(143.5
)
 
$
3.5
   
$
(161.2
)

The following table presents reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net income during the periods indicated:

 
  
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 

Location
 
2019
   
2018
 
Losses (gains) on cash flow hedges:
             
Interest rate derivatives
Interest expense
 
$
9.2
   
$
10.5
 
Commodity derivatives
Revenue
   
(65.3
)
   
(14.0
)
Commodity derivatives
Operating costs and expenses
   
7.0
     
(0.5
)
Total
 
 
$
(49.1
)
 
$
(4.0
)

For information regarding our interest rate and commodity derivative instruments, see Note 13.

Cash Distributions

In January 2019, management announced its plans to recommend to the Board an increase of $0.0025 per unit per quarter in our cash distribution rate with respect to 2019. The anticipated rate of increase would result in distributions for 2019 of $1.7650 per unit, which would be 2.3% higher than those paid for 2018 of $1.7250 per unit.  The payment of any quarterly cash distribution is subject to Board approval and management’s evaluation of our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows in connection with such payment.

On April 8 , 2019, we announced that the Board declared a cash distribution of $0.4375 per common unit with respect to the first quarter of 2019, which represents a 2.3% increase over the $0.4275 per common unit declared and paid with respect to the first quarter of 2018.  The distribution with respect to the first quarter of 2019 will be paid on May 13, 2019 to unitholders of record as of the close of business on April 30, 2019.


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Note 9.  Revenues

We classify our revenues into sales of products and midstream services.  Product sales relate primarily to our various marketing activities whereas midstream services represent our other integrated businesses (i.e., processing, fractionation, transportation, storage and terminaling).  The following table presents our revenues by business segment, and further by revenue type, for the periods indicated:

   
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
NGL Pipelines & Services:
           
Sales of NGLs and related products
 
$
2,671.2
   
$
2,815.4
 
Segment midstream services:
               
Natural gas processing and fractionation
   
269.5
     
252.4
 
Transportation
   
275.3
     
255.5
 
Storage and terminals
   
98.4
     
90.0
 
Total segment midstream services
   
643.2
     
597.9
 
Total NGL Pipelines & Services
   
3,314.4
     
3,413.3
 
Crude Oil Pipelines & Services:
               
Sales of crude oil
   
2,328.4
     
3,341.7
 
Segment midstream services:
               
Transportation
   
183.7
     
141.7
 
Storage and terminals
   
95.2
     
87.5
 
Total segment midstream services
   
278.9
     
229.2
 
Total Crude Oil Pipelines & Services
   
2,607.3
     
3,570.9
 
Natural Gas Pipelines & Services:
               
Sales of natural gas
   
655.7
     
560.0
 
Segment midstream services:
               
Transportation
   
271.8
     
244.8
 
Total segment midstream services
   
271.8
     
244.8
 
Total Natural Gas Pipelines & Services
   
927.5
     
804.8
 
Petrochemical & Refined Products Services:
               
Sales of petrochemicals and refined products
   
1,480.6
     
1,289.3
 
Segment midstream services:
               
Fractionation and isomerization
   
40.8
     
55.7
 
Transportation, including marine logistics
   
126.6
     
119.6
 
Storage and terminals
   
46.3
     
44.9
 
Total segment midstream services
   
213.7
     
220.2
 
Total Petrochemical & Refined Products Services
   
1,694.3
     
1,509.5
 
Total consolidated revenues
 
$
8,543.5
   
$
9,298.5
 

Substantially all of our revenues are derived from contracts with customers.  In total, product sales and midstream services accounted for 84% and 16%, respectively, of our consolidated revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2019.  During the three months ended March 31, 2018, product sales and midstream services accounted for 86% and 14%, respectively, of our consolidated revenues.

Unbilled Revenue and Deferred Revenue

The following table provides information regarding our contract assets and contract liabilities at March 31, 2019:

Contract Asset
Location
 
Balance
 
Unbilled revenue (current amount)
Prepaid and other current assets
 
$
73.7
 
Total
   
$
73.7
 

Contract Liability
Location
 
Balance
 
Deferred revenue (current amount)
Other current liabilities
 
$
83.0
 
Deferred revenue (noncurrent)
Other long-term liabilities
   
218.1
 
Total
   
$
301.1
 

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The following table presents significant changes in our unbilled revenue and deferred revenue balances during the three months ended March 31, 2019:

   
Unbilled
Revenue
   
Deferred
Revenue
 
Balance at December 31, 2018
 
$
13.3
   
$
291.2
 
Amount included in opening balance transferred to other accounts during period (1)
   
(0.3
)
   
(56.8
)
Amount recorded during period
   
70.1
     
118.1
 
Amounts recorded during period transferred to other accounts (1)
   
(9.4
)
   
(48.1
)
Other changes
   
--
     
(3.3
)
Balance at March 31, 2019
 
$
73.7
   
$
301.1
 
                 
(1) Unbilled revenues are transferred to accounts receivable once we have an unconditional right to consideration from the customer. Deferred revenues are recognized as revenue upon satisfaction of our performance obligation to the customer.
 

Remaining Performance Obligations

The following table presents estimated fixed future consideration from contracts with customers as of March 31, 2019  that contain minimum volume commitments, deficiency and similar fees, and contract terms exceeding one year.

Remainder
of 2019
   
2020
   
2021
   
2022
   
2023
   
Thereafter
   
Total
 
$
2,826.5
   
$
3,437.0
   
$
2,812.0
   
$
2,295.9
   
$
1,946.8
   
$
8,304.6
   
$
21,622.8
 


Note 10.  Business Segments and Related Information

Our operations are reported under four business segments: (i) NGL Pipelines & Services, (ii) Crude Oil Pipelines & Services, (iii) Natural Gas Pipelines & Services and (iv) Petrochemical & Refined Products Services.

Segment Gross Operating Margin

We evaluate segment performance based on our financial measure of gross operating margin.  Gross operating margin is an important performance measure of the core profitability of our operations and forms the basis of our internal financial reporting.  We believe that investors benefit from having access to the same financial measures that our management uses in evaluating segment results.  Gross operating margin is exclusive of other income and expense transactions, income taxes, the cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles and extraordinary charges.  Gross operating margin is presented on a 100% basis before any allocation of earnings to noncontrolling interests.
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The following table presents our measurement of total segment gross operating margin for the periods presented.  The financial measure most directly comparable to total segment gross operating margin is operating income.

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Operating income
 
$
1,626.2
   
$
1,138.5
 
Adjustments to reconcile operating income to total segment gross operating margin
   (addition or subtraction indicated by sign):
               
Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense in operating costs and expenses
   
450.9
     
394.3
 
Asset impairment and related charges in operating costs and expenses
   
4.8
     
0.9
 
Net gains attributable to asset sales in operating costs and expenses
   
(0.4
)
   
(0.5
)
General and administrative costs
   
52.2
     
53.0
 
     N on-refundable payments received from shippers attributable to make-up rights (1)
   
2.2
     
2.7
 
     Subsequent recognition of revenues attributable to make-up rights (2)
   
(7.5
)
   
(14.2
)
Total segment gross operating margin
 
$
2,128.4
   
$
1,574.7
 
                 
(1) Since make-up rights entail a future performance obligation by the pipeline to the shipper, these receipts are recorded as deferred revenue for GAAP purposes; however, these receipts are included in gross operating margin in the period of receipt since they are nonrefundable to the shipper.
(2) As deferred revenues attributable to make-up rights are subsequently recognized as revenue under GAAP, gross operating margin must be adjusted to remove such amounts to prevent duplication since the associated non-refundable payments were previously included in gross operating margin.
 

Gross operating margin by segment is calculated by subtracting segment operating costs and expenses from segment revenues, with both segment totals reflecting the adjustments noted in the preceding table, as applicable, and before the elimination of intercompany transactions.  The following table presents gross operating margin by segment for the periods indicated:

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Gross operating margin by segment:
           
NGL Pipelines & Services
 
$
959.2
   
$
884.9
 
Crude Oil Pipelines & Services
   
662.3
     
220.0
 
Natural Gas Pipelines & Services
   
264.3
     
197.9
 
Petrochemical & Refined Products Services
   
242.6
     
271.9
 
Total segment gross operating margin
 
$
2,128.4
   
$
1,574.7
 

The following table summarizes the non-cash mark-to-market gains (losses) included in gross operating margin and interest expense for the periods indicated:

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Mark-to-market gains (losses) in gross operating margin:
           
NGL Pipelines & Services
 
$
1.3
   
$
(3.4
)
Crude Oil Pipelines & Services
   
99.8
     
(129.6
)
Natural Gas Pipelines & Services
   
(0.3
)
   
(2.2
)
Petrochemical & Refined Products Services
   
(4.5
)
   
(1.6
)
     Total mark-to-market impact on gross operating margin
   
96.3
     
(136.8
)
Mark-to-market loss in interest expense
   
--
     
(0.1
)
Total
 
$
96.3
   
$
(136.9
)

For information regarding our hedging activities, see Note 13.
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Summarized Segment Financial Information

Information by business segment, together with reconciliations to amounts presented on our Unaudited Condensed Statements of Consolidated Operations, is presented in the following table:

 
 
Reportable Business Segments
             
 
 
NGL
Pipelines
& Services
   
Crude Oil
Pipelines
& Services
   
Natural Gas
Pipelines
& Services
   
Petrochemical
& Refined
Products
Services
   
Adjustments
and
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
Total
 
Revenues from third parties:
                                   
Three months ended March 31, 2019
 
$
3,311.6
   
$
2,601.6
   
$
923.7
   
$
1,694.3
   
$
--
   
$
8,531.2
 
Three months ended March 31, 2018
   
3,409.6
     
3,552.7
     
802.0
     
1,509.5
     
--
     
9,273.8
 
Revenues from related parties:
                                               
Three months ended March 31, 2019
   
2.8
     
5.7
     
3.8
     
--
     
--
     
12.3
 
Three months ended March 31, 2018
   
3.7
     
18.2
     
2.8
     
--
     
--
     
24.7
 
Intersegment and intrasegment revenues:
                                               
Three months ended March 31, 2019
   
5,491.4
     
7,885.0
     
195.4
     
714.4
     
(14,286.2
)
   
--
 
Three months ended March 31, 2018
   
6,564.9
     
11,426.3
     
170.9
     
613.3
     
(18,775.4
)
   
--
 
Total revenues:
                                               
Three months ended March 31, 2019
   
8,805.8
     
10,492.3
     
1,122.9
     
2,408.7
     
(14,286.2
)
   
8,543.5
 
Three months ended March 31, 2018
   
9,978.2
     
14,997.2
     
975.7
     
2,122.8
     
(18,775.4
)
   
9,298.5
 
Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates:
                                               
Three months ended March 31, 2019
   
30.1
     
124.6
     
1.7
     
(1.8
)
   
--
     
154.6
 
Three months ended March 31, 2018
   
19.4
     
97.9
     
1.0
     
(2.6
)
   
--
     
115.7
 

Segment revenues include intersegment and intrasegment transactions, which are generally based on transactions made at market-based rates.  Our consolidated revenues reflect the elimination of intercompany transactions.  Substantially all of our consolidated revenues are earned in the U.S. and derived from a wide customer base.

Information by business segment, together with reconciliations to our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet totals, is presented in the following table:

 
 
Reportable Business Segments
             
 
 
NGL
Pipelines
& Services
   
Crude Oil
Pipelines
& Services
   
Natural Gas
Pipelines
& Services
   
Petrochemical
& Refined
Products
Services
   
Adjustments
and
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
Total
 
Property, plant and equipment, net:
(see Note 4)
                                   
At March 31, 2019
 
$
15,909.7
   
$
6,216.0
   
$
8,320.5
   
$
6,206.0
   
$
2,695.3
   
$
39,347.5
 
At December 31, 2018
   
14,845.4
     
5,847.7
     
8,303.8
     
6,213.9
     
3,526.8
     
38,737.6
 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates:
(see Note 5)
                                               
At March 31, 2019
   
670.3
     
1,898.0
     
23.2
     
62.8
     
--
     
2,654.3
 
At December 31, 2018
   
662.0
     
1,867.5
     
22.8
     
62.8
     
--
     
2,615.1
 
Intangible assets, net: (see Note 6)
                                               
At March 31, 2019
   
371.0
     
2,072.6
     
970.1
     
152.2
     
--
     
3,565.9
 
At December 31, 2018
   
380.1
     
2,094.6
     
979.3
     
154.4
     
--
     
3,608.4
 
Goodwill: (see Note 6)
                                               
At March 31, 2019
   
2,651.7
     
1,841.0
     
296.3
     
956.2
     
--
     
5,745.2
 
At December 31, 2018
   
2,651.7
     
1,841.0
     
296.3
     
956.2
     
--
     
5,745.2
 
Segment assets:
                                               
At March 31, 2019
   
19,602.7
     
12,027.6
     
9,610.1
     
7,377.2
     
2,695.3
     
51,312.9
 
At December 31, 2018
   
18,539.2
     
11,650.8
     
9,602.2
     
7,387.3
     
3,526.8
     
50,706.3
 

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Supplemental Revenue and Expense Information

The following table presents supplemental information regarding our consolidated revenues and costs and expenses for the periods indicated:

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Consolidated revenues:
           
NGL Pipelines & Services
 
$
3,314.4
   
$
3,413.3
 
Crude Oil Pipelines & Services
   
2,607.3
     
3,570.9
 
Natural Gas Pipelines & Services
   
927.5
     
804.8
 
Petrochemical & Refined Products Services
   
1,694.3
     
1,509.5
 
Total consolidated revenues
 
$
8,543.5
   
$
9,298.5
 
 
               
Consolidated costs and expenses
               
Operating costs and expenses:
               
Cost of sales
 
$
5,835.6
   
$
7,140.4
 
Other operating costs and expenses (1)
   
728.8
     
687.6
 
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
   
450.9
     
394.3
 
Asset impairment and related charges
   
4.8
     
0.9
 
Net gains attributable to asset sales
   
(0.4
)
   
(0.5
)
General and administrative costs
   
52.2
     
53.0
 
Total consolidated costs and expenses
 
$
7,071.9
   
$
8,275.7
 
   
(1) Represents the cost of operating our plants, pipelines and other fixed assets excluding: depreciation, amortization and accretion charges; asset impairment and related charges; and net losses (or gains) attributable to asset sales.
 

Fluctuations in our product sales revenues and related cost of sales amounts are explained in part by changes in energy commodity prices.  In general, higher energy commodity prices result in an increase in our revenues attributable to product sales; however, these higher commodity prices also increase the associated cost of sales as purchase costs rise.  The same correlation would be true in the case of lower energy commodity sales prices and purchase costs.

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Note 11.  Earnings Per Unit

The following table presents our calculation of basic and diluted earnings per unit for the periods indicated:

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
BASIC EARNINGS PER UNIT
           
Net income attributable to limited partners
 
$
1,260.5
   
$
900.7
 
Undistributed earnings allocated and cash payments on phantom unit awards (1)
   
(7.8
)
   
(4.7
)
Net income available to common unitholders
 
$
1,252.7
   
$
896.0
 
 
               
Basic weighted-average number of common units outstanding
   
2,187.1
     
2,166.9
 
 
               
Basic earnings per unit
 
$
0.57
   
$
0.41
 
 
               
DILUTED EARNINGS PER UNIT
               
Net income attributable to limited partners
 
$
1,260.5
   
$
900.7
 
 
               
Diluted weighted-average number of units outstanding:
               
Distribution-bearing common units
   
2,187.1
     
2,166.9
 
Phantom units (1)
   
12.4
     
10.3
 
Total
   
2,199.5
     
2,177.2
 
 
               
Diluted earnings per unit
 
$
0.57
   
$
0.41
 
   
(1)         Each phantom unit award includes a distribution equivalent right (“DERs”), which entitles the recipient to receive cash payments equal to the product of the number of phantom unit awards and the cash distribution per unit paid to our common unitholders. Cash paym ents made in connection with DERs are nonforfeitable. As a result, the phantom units are considered participating securities for purposes of computing basic earnings per unit.
 


Note 12.  Equity-Based Awards

An allocated portion of the fair value of EPCO’s equity-based awards is charged to us under the ASA.  The following table summarizes compensation expense we recognized in connection with equity-based awards for the periods indicated:

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Equity-classified awards:
           
Phantom unit awards
 
$
29.4
   
$
24.6
 
Profits interest awards
   
2.6
     
1.6
 
Liability-classified awards
   
--
     
0.1
 
Total
 
$
32.0
   
$
26.3
 

The fair value of equity-classified awards is amortized to earnings over the requisite service or vesting period.  Equity-classified awards are expected to result in the issuance of common units upon vesting.  Compensation expense for liability-classified awards is recognized over the requisite service or vesting period based on the fair value of the award remeasured at each reporting date.  Liability-classified awards are settled in cash upon vesting.
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Phantom Unit Awards

Phantom unit awards allow recipients to acquire our common units (at no cost to the recipient apart from fulfilling service and other conditions) once a defined vesting period expires, subject to customary forfeiture provisions.  The following table presents phantom unit award activity for the period indicated:

 
 
Number of
Units
   
Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
per Unit (1)
 
Phantom unit awards at December 31, 2018
   
10,333,277
   
$
26.97
 
Granted (2)
   
6,831,820
   
$
27.75
 
Vested
   
(3,398,583
)
 
$
27.59
 
Forfeited
   
(77,627
)
 
$
27.09
 
Phantom unit awards at March 31, 2019
   
13,688,887
   
$
27.21
 
   
( 1)      Determined by dividing the aggregate grant date fair value of awards (before an allowance for forfeitures) by the number of awards issued.
(2)      The aggregate grant date fair value of phantom unit awards issued during 2019 was $189.6 million based on a grant date market price of our common units of $27.75 per unit. An estimated annual forfeiture rate of 3.0% was applied to these awards.
 

Each phantom unit award includes a distribution equivalent right (“DER”), which entitles the recipient to receive cash payments equal to the product of the number of phantom unit awards and the cash distribution per unit paid to our common unitholders.  Cash payments made in connection with DERs are nonforfeitable and charged to partners’ equity when the phantom unit award is expected to result in the issuance of common units; otherwise, such amounts are expensed.

The following table presents supplemental information regarding phantom unit awards for the periods indicated:

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Cash payments made in connection with DERs
 
$
4.5
   
$
3.9
 
Total intrinsic value of phantom unit awards that vested during period
   
97.0
     
82.0
 

The unrecognized compensation cost associated with phantom unit awards was $247.6 million at March 31, 2019, of which our share of the cost is currently estimated to be $213.6 million.  Due to the graded vesting provisions of these awards, we expect to recognize our share of the unrecognized compensation cost for these awards over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years.

Profits Interest Awards

EPCO has established five limited partnerships (referred to as “Employee Partnerships”) that serve as long-term incentive arrangements for key employees of EPCO by providing them a profits interest in one or more of the Employee Partnerships.  At March 31, 2019, our share of the total unrecognized compensation cost related to the Employee Partnerships was $33.0 million, which we expect to recognize over a weighted-average period of 3.7 years.


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Note 13.  Derivative Instruments , Hedging Activities and Fair Value Measurements

In the normal course of our business operations, we are exposed to certain risks, including changes in interest rates and commodity prices.  In order to manage risks associated with assets, liabilities and certain anticipated future transactions, we use derivative instruments such as futures, forward contracts, swaps, options and other instruments with similar characteristics.  Substantially all of our derivatives are used for non-trading activities.

Interest Rate Hedging Activities

We may utilize interest rate swaps, forward starting swaps and similar derivative instruments to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates charged on borrowings under certain consolidated debt agreements.  This strategy may be used in controlling our overall cost of capital associated with such borrowings.

We sold swaptions related to our interest rate hedging activities that resulted in the recognition of $9.8 million of cash gains that were reflected as a reduction in interest expense for the first quarter of 2019.
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Commodity Hedging Activities

The prices of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, petrochemicals and refined products are subject to fluctuations in response to changes in supply and demand, market conditions and a variety of additional factors that are beyond our control.  In order to manage such price risks, we enter into commodity derivative instruments such as physical forward contracts, futures contracts, fixed-for-float swaps and basis swaps.

At March 31, 2019, our predominant commodity hedging strategies consisted of (i) hedging anticipated future purchases and sales of commodity products associated with transportation, storage and blending activities, (ii) hedging natural gas processing margins and (iii) hedging the fair value of commodity products held in inventory.  

The following table summarizes our portfolio of commodity derivative instruments outstanding at March 31, 2019 (volume measures as noted):

 
Volume (1)
Accounting
Derivative Purpose
Current (2)
Long-Term (2)
Treatment
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
     
Natural gas processing:
     
Forecasted natural gas purchases for plant thermal reduction (billion cubic feet (“Bcf”))
14.4
n/a
Cash flow hedge
Forecasted sales of NGLs (million barrels (“MMBbls”))
3.5
n/a
Cash flow hedge
Octane enhancement:
     
Forecasted purchase of NGLs (MMBbls)
1.7
n/a
Cash flow hedge
Forecasted sales of octane enhancement products (MMBbls)
2.5
n/a
Cash flow hedge
Natural gas marketing:
     
Natural gas storage inventory management activities (Bcf)
1.5
n/a
Fair value hedge
NGL marketing:
     
Forecasted purchases of NGLs and related hydrocarbon products (MMBbls)
51.6
3.3
Cash flow hedge
Forecasted sales of NGLs and related hydrocarbon products (MMBbls)
56.1
1.1
Cash flow hedge
NGLs inventory management activities (MMBbls)
0.9
n/a
Fair value hedge
Refined products marketing:
 
   
Forecasted purchase of refined products (MMBbls)
0.8
n/a
Cash flow hedge
Forecasted sales of refined products (MMBbls)
1.0
n/a
Cash flow hedge
Refined products inventory management activities (MMBbls)
0.2
n/a
Fair value hedge
Crude oil marketing:
   
 
Forecasted purchases of crude oil (MMBbls)
23.8
1.9
Cash flow hedge
Forecasted sales of crude oil (MMBbls)
25.5
1.9
Cash flow hedge
Propylene marketing:
     
Forecasted sales of NGLs for propylene marketing activities (MMBbls)
0.3
n/a
Cash flow hedge
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
     
Natural gas risk management activities (Bcf) (3,4)
58.2
0.1
Mark-to-market
NGL risk management activities (MMBbls) (4)
4.5
n/a
Mark-to-market
Refined products risk management activities (MMBbls) (4)
1.3
n/a
Mark-to-market
Crude oil risk management activities (MMBbls) (4)
36.4
2.4
Mark-to-market
 
(1)   Volume for derivatives designated as hedging instruments reflects the total amount of volumes hedged whereas volume for derivatives not designated as hedging instruments reflects the absolute value of derivative notional volumes.
(2)   The maximum term for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, derivatives designated as fair value hedges and derivatives not designated as hedging instruments is December 2020, December 2019 and December 2020, respectively.
(3)   Current volumes include 14.0 Bcf of physical derivative instruments that are predominantly priced at a market-based index plus a premium or minus a discount related to location differences.
(4)   Reflects the use of derivative instruments to manage risks associated with transportation, processing and storage assets.

The carrying amount of our inventories subject to fair value hedges was $60.0 million and $50.2 million at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

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Tabular Presentation of Fair Value Amounts, and Gains and Losses on
  Derivative Instruments and Related Hedged Items

The following table provides a balance sheet overview of our derivative assets and liabilities at the dates indicated:

   
Asset Derivatives
 
Liability Derivatives
 
   
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
   
Balance
Sheet
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Balance
Sheet
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Balance
Sheet
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Balance
Sheet
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
Commodity derivatives
 
Current assets
   
102.5
 
Current assets
   
138.5
 
Current
liabilities
   
81.7
 
Current
liabilities
   
115.0
 
Commodity derivatives
 
Other assets
   
10.3
 
Other assets
   
5.6
 
Other liabilities
   
12.2
 
Other liabilities
   
11.1
 
Total
     
$
112.8
     
$
144.1
     
$
93.9
     
$
126.1
 
     
 
       
 
       
 
       
 
       
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
 
Commodity derivatives
 
Current assets
 
$
23.6
 
Current assets
 
$
15.9
 
Current
liabilities
 
$
13.2
 
Current
liabilities
 
$
33.2
 
Commodity derivatives
 
Other assets
   
2.0
 
Other assets
   
1.9
 
Other liabilities
   
1.3
 
Other liabilities
   
3.1
 
Total
 
 
 
$
25.6
 
 
 
$
17.8
 
 
 
$
14.5
 
 
 
$
36.3
 

Certain of our commodity derivative instruments are subject to master netting arrangements or similar agreements.  The following tables present our derivative instruments subject to such arrangements at the dates indicated:

 
Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets
 
 
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Balance Sheet
 
Amounts
of Assets
Presented
in the
Balance Sheet
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the Balance Sheet
 
Amounts That
Would Have
Been Presented
On Net Basis
 
Financial
Instruments
 
Cash
Collateral
Received
 
Cash
Collateral
Paid
 
 
(i)
 
(ii)
 
(iii) = (i) – (ii)
 
(iv)
 
(v) = (iii) + (iv)
 
As of March 31, 2019:
                                         
Commodity derivatives
 
$
138.4
   
$
--
   
$
138.4
   
$
(108.1
)
 
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
30.3
 
As of December 31, 2018:
                                                       
Commodity derivatives
 
$
161.9
   
$
--
   
$
161.9
   
$
(158.6
)
 
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
3.3
 

 
Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities
 
 
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Balance Sheet
 
Amounts
of Liabilities
Presented
in the
Balance Sheet
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the Balance Sheet
 
Amounts That
Would Have
Been Presented
On Net Basis
 
Financial
Instruments
 
Cash
Collateral
Received
 
Cash
Collateral
Paid
 
 
(i)
 
(ii)
 
(iii) = (i) – (ii)
 
(iv)
 
(v) = (iii) + (iv)
 
As of March 31, 2019:
                                         
Commodity derivatives
 
$
108.4
   
$
--
   
$
108.4
   
$
(108.1
)
 
$
--
   
$
27.3
   
$
27.6
 
As of December 31, 2018:
                                                       
Commodity derivatives
 
$
162.4
   
$
--
   
$
162.4
   
$
(158.6
)
 
$
--
   
$
(2.3
)
 
$
1.5
 
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Derivative assets and liabilities recorded on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are presented on a gross-basis and determined at the individual transaction level.  The tabular presentation above provides a means for comparing the gross amount of derivative assets and liabilities, excluding associated accounts payable and receivable, to the net amount that would likely be receivable or payable under a default scenario based on the existence of rights of offset in the respective derivative agreements.  Any cash collateral paid or received is reflected in these tables, but only to the extent that it represents variation margins.  Any amounts associated with derivative prepayments or initial margins that are not influenced by the derivative asset or liability amounts or those that are determined solely on their volumetric notional amounts are excluded from these tables.

The following tables present the effect of our derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges on our Unaudited Condensed Statements of Consolidated Operations for the periods indicated:

Derivatives in Fair Value
Hedging Relationships
Location
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized in
Income on Derivative
 
 
  
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Interest rate derivatives
Interest expense
 
$
--
   
$
0.7
 
Commodity derivatives
Revenue
   
(8.5
)
   
(0.2
)
Total
 
 
$
(8.5
)
 
$
0.5
 

Derivatives in Fair Value
Hedging Relationships
Location
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized in
Income on Hedged Item
 
 
  
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Interest rate derivatives
Interest expense
 
$
--
   
$
(0.8
)
Commodity derivatives
Revenue
   
9.9
     
3.1
 
Total
 
 
$
9.9
   
$
2.3
 

The following tables present the effect of our derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges on our Unaudited Condensed Statements of Consolidated Operations and Unaudited Condensed Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income for the periods indicated:

Derivatives in Cash Flow
Hedging Relationships
 
Change in Value Recognized in
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
on Derivative
 
 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Interest rate derivatives
 
$
--
   
$
11.1
 
Commodity derivatives – Revenue (1)
   
(86.7
)
   
3.0
 
Commodity derivatives – Operating costs and expenses (1)
   
(8.5
)
   
0.4
 
Total
 
$
(95.2
)
 
$
14.5
 
   
(1)    The fair value of these derivative instruments will be reclassified to their respective locations on the Unaudited Condensed Statement of Consolidated Operations upon settlement of the underlying derivative transactions, as appropriate.
 

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Derivatives in Cash Flow
Hedging Relationships
Location
 
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
to Income
 
 
  
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Interest rate derivatives
Interest expense
 
$
(9.2
)
 
$
(10.5
)
Commodity derivatives
Revenue
   
65.3
     
14.0
 
Commodity derivatives
Operating costs and expenses
   
(7.0
)
   
0.5
 
Total
 
 
$
49.1
   
$
4.0
 

Over the next twelve months, we expect to reclassify $37.8 million of losses attributable to interest rate derivative instruments from accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings as an increase in interest expense.  Likewise, we expect to reclassify $6.0 million of gains attributable to commodity derivative instruments from accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings, $6.2 million as an increase in revenue and $0.2 million as an increase in operating costs and expenses.

The following table presents the effect of our derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on our Unaudited Condensed Statements of Consolidated Operations for the periods indicated:

Derivatives Not Designated
as Hedging Instruments
Location
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized in
Income on Derivative
 
 
  
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Commodity derivatives
Revenue
 
$
95.1
   
$
(153.5
)
Commodity derivatives
Operating costs and expenses
   
0.1
     
(1.5
)
Total
   
$
95.2
   
$
(155.0
)

The $95.2 million gain recognized in 2019 from derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (as noted in the preceding table) reflects $1.0 million of realized losses and $96.2 million of net unrealized mark-to-market gains.  In the aggregate, our unrealized mark-to-market gain for the three months ended March 31, 2019 attributable to derivatives designated as fair value hedges and derivatives not designated as hedging instruments was $96.2 million.

Fair Value Measurements

The following tables set forth, by level within the Level 1, 2 and 3 fair value hierarchy, the carrying values of our financial assets and liabilities at the dates indicated.  These assets and liabilities are measured on a recurring basis and are classified based on the lowest level of input used to estimate their fair value.  Our assessment of the relative significance of such inputs requires judgment.
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The values for commodity derivatives are presented before and after the application of Chicago Mercantile Exchange (“CME”) Rule 814, which deems that financial instruments cleared by the CME are settled daily in connection with variation margin payments.  As a result of this exchange rule, CME-related derivatives are considered to have no fair value at the balance sheet date for financial reporting purposes; however, the derivatives remain outstanding and subject to future commodity price fluctuations until they are settled in accordance with their contractual terms.  Derivative transactions cleared on exchanges other than the CME (e.g., the Intercontinental Exchange or ICE) continue to be reported on a gross basis.

 
 
At March 31, 2019
Fair Value Measurements Using
       
 
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
and Liabilities
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   
Total
 
Financial assets:
                       
Commodity derivatives:
                       
Value before application of CME Rule 814
 
$
82.9
   
$
219.9
   
$
6.5
   
$
309.3
 
Impact of CME Rule 814
   
(47.9
)
   
(120.4
)
   
(2.6
)
   
(170.9
)
Total commodity derivatives
   
35.0
     
99.5
     
3.9
     
138.4
 
Total
 
$
35.0
   
$
99.5
   
$
3.9
   
$
138.4
 
 
                               
Financial liabilities:
                               
Liquidity Option Agreement (see Note 15)
 
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
447.8
   
$
447.8
 
Commodity derivatives:
                               
Value before application of CME Rule 814
   
87.6
     
145.5
     
10.9
     
244.0
 
Impact of CME Rule 814
   
(53.1
)
   
(74.6
)
   
(7.9
)
   
(135.6
)
Total commodity derivatives
   
34.5
     
70.9
     
3.0
     
108.4
 
Total
 
$
34.5
   
$
70.9
   
$
450.8
   
$
556.2
 

 
 
At December 31, 2018
Fair Value Measurements Using
       
 
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
and Liabilities
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   
Total
 
Financial assets:
                       
Commodity derivatives:
                       
Value before application of CME Rule 814
 
$
172.3
   
$
282.4
   
$
2.2
   
$
456.9
 
Impact of CME Rule 814
   
(134.8
)
   
(159.3
)
   
(0.9
)
   
(295.0
)
Total commodity derivatives
   
37.5
     
123.1
     
1.3
     
161.9
 
Total
 
$
37.5
   
$
123.1
   
$
1.3
   
$
161.9
 
 
                               
Financial liabilities:
                               
Liquidity Option Agreement (see Note 15)
 
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
390.0
   
$
390.0
 
Commodity derivatives:
                               
Value before application of CME Rule 814
   
85.5
     
291.2
     
21.4
     
398.1
 
Impact of CME Rule 814
   
(48.6
)
   
(172.9
)
   
(14.2
)
   
(235.7
)
Total commodity derivatives
   
36.9
     
118.3
     
7.2
     
162.4
 
Total
 
$
36.9
   
$
118.3
   
$
397.2
   
$
552.4
 

In the aggregate, the fair value of our commodity hedging portfolios at March 31, 2019 was a net derivative asset of $65.3 million prior to the impact of CME Rule 814.

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The following   table provides quantitative information regarding our recurring Level 3 fair value measurements for commodity derivatives at March 31, 2019:

 
 
Fair Value
 
 
 
   
 
 
Financial
Assets
   
Financial
Liabilities
 
Valuation
Techniques
Unobservable
Input
Range
Commodity derivatives – Crude oil
 
$
3.2
   
$
0.1
 
Discounted cash flow
Forward commodity prices
$59.44-$66.48/barrel
Commodity derivatives – Propane
   
--
     
0.8
 
Discounted cash flow
Forward commodity prices
$0.62-$0.69/gallon
Commodity derivatives – Natural gasoline
   
--
     
0.5
 
Discounted cash flow
Forward commodity prices
$1.18-1.24/gallon
Commodity derivatives – Ethane
   
0.7
     
1.3
 
Discounted cash flow
Forward commodity prices
$0.23-$0.26/gallon
Commodity derivatives – Normal Butane
   
--
     
0.3
 
Discounted cash flow
Forward commodity prices
$0.71-$0.80/gallon
   Total
 
$
3.9
   
$
3.0
         

With respect to commodity derivatives, we believe forward commodity prices are the most significant unobservable inputs in determining our Level 3 recurring fair value measurements at March 31, 2019.  In general, changes in the price of the underlying commodity increases or decreases the fair value of a commodity derivative depending on whether the derivative was purchased or sold.  We generally expect changes in the fair value of our derivative instruments to be offset by corresponding changes in the fair value of our hedged exposures.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the fair values of our recurring Level 3 financial assets and liabilities on a combined basis for the periods indicated:

 
  
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 

Location
 
2019
   
2018
 
Financial liability balance, net, December 31, 2018
 
 
$
(395.9
)
 
$
(332.7
)
Total gains (losses) included in:
 
               
Net income (1)
Revenue
   
3.1
     
(0.5
)
Net income
Other expense, net – Liquidity Option Agreement
   
(57.8
)
   
(7.5
)
    Other comprehensive income (loss)
Commodity derivative instruments – changes in fair value of cash flow hedges
   
4.0
     
--
 
Settlements (1)
Revenue
   
(0.1
)
   
(1.2
)
Transfers out of Level 3
     
(0.2
)
   
--
 
Financial liability balance, net, March 31, 2019
 
 
$
(446.9
)
 
$
(341.9
)
   
(1) There were unrealized gains of $3.0 million and unrealized losses of $1.7 million included in these amounts for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
 

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

Non-cash asset impairment charges for the three months ended March 31, 2019 were $4.8 million compared to $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Charges for the first quarter of 2019 primarily relate to assets retired during the quarter whose operations have ceased.  Impairment charges are a component of “Operating costs and expenses” on our Unaudited Condensed Statements of Consolidated Operations.

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Other Fair Value Information

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash balances), accounts receivable, commercial paper notes and accounts payable approximate their fair values based on their short-term nature.  The estimated total fair value of our fixed-rate debt obligations was $26.82 billion and $25.97 billion at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.  The aggregate carrying value of these debt obligations was $25.45 billion and $26.15 billion at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.  These values are primarily based on quoted market prices for such debt or debt of similar terms and maturities (Level 2) and our credit standing.  Changes in market rates of interest affect the fair value of our fixed-rate debt.  The carrying values of our variable-rate long-term debt obligations approximate their fair values since the associated interest rates are market-based.  We do not have any long-term investments in debt or equity securities recorded at fair value.


Note 14.  Related Party Transactions

The following table summarizes our related party transactions for the periods indicated:

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Revenues – related parties:
           
Unconsolidated affiliates
 
$
12.3
   
$
24.7
 
Costs and expenses – related parties:
               
EPCO and its privately held affiliates
 
$
272.9
   
$
256.7
 
Unconsolidated affiliates
   
123.3
     
93.4
 
Total
 
$
396.2
   
$
350.1
 

The following table summarizes our related party accounts receivable and accounts payable balances at the dates indicated:

 
 
March 31,
2019
   
December 31,
2018
 
Accounts receivable - related parties:
           
Unconsolidated affiliates
 
$
2.5
   
$
3.5
 
 
               
Accounts payable - related parties:
               
EPCO and its privately held affiliates
 
$
48.6
   
$
116.3
 
Unconsolidated affiliates
   
38.0
     
23.9
 
Total
 
$
86.6
   
$
140.2
 

We believe that the terms and provisions of our related party agreements are fair to us; however, such agreements and transactions may not be as favorable to us as we could have obtained from unaffiliated third parties.

Relationship with EPCO and Affiliates

We have an extensive and ongoing relationship with EPCO and its privately held affiliates (including Enterprise GP, our general partner), which are not a part of our consolidated group of companies.  

At March 31, 2019, EPCO and its privately held affiliates (including Dan Duncan LLC and certain Duncan family trusts) beneficially owned the following limited partner interests in us:

Total Number
 of Units
Percentage of
Total Units
Outstanding
697,786,410
31.9%

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Of the total number of units held by EPCO and its privately held affiliates, 108,222,618 have been pledged as security under the credit facilities of EPCO and its privately held affiliates at March 31, 2019.  These credit facilities contain customary and other events of default, including defaults by us and other affiliates of EPCO.  An event of default, followed by a foreclosure on the pledged collateral, could ultimately result in a change in ownership of these units and affect the market price of our common units.

We and Enterprise GP are both separate legal entities apart from each other and apart from EPCO and its other affiliates, with assets and liabilities that are also separate from those of EPCO and its other affiliates.  EPCO and its privately held affiliates depend on the cash distributions they receive from us and other investments to fund their other activities and to meet their debt obligations.  During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, we paid EPCO and its privately held affiliates cash distributions totaling $296.0 million and $286.9 million, respectively.

From time-to-time, EPCO and its privately held affiliates elect to purchase additional common units under our DRIP and ATM program.  During the three months ended March 31, 2019, privately held affiliates of EPCO reinvested $7 million through the DRIP.  See Note 8 for additional information regarding our DRIP.

We have no employees.  All of our operating functions and general and administrative support services are provided by employees of EPCO pursuant to the ASA or by other service providers.  The following table presents our related party costs and expenses attributable to the ASA with EPCO for the periods indicated:

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Operating costs and expenses
 
$
239.1
   
$
223.0
 
General and administrative expenses
   
29.3
     
29.2
 
Total costs and expenses
 
$
268.4
   
$
252.2
 


Note 15.  Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

As part of our normal business activities, we may be named as defendants in legal proceedings, including those arising from regulatory and environmental matters.  Although we are insured against various risks to the extent we believe it is prudent, there is no assurance that the nature and amount of such insurance will be adequate, in every case, to fully indemnify us against losses arising from future legal proceedings.  We will vigorously defend the partnership in litigation matters.

At March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, our accruals for litigation contingencies were $0.5 million and $0.5 million, respectively, and recorded in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of “Other current liabilities.”  

Energy Transfer Matter
In connection with a proposed pipeline project, we and ETP signed a non-binding letter of intent in April 2011 that disclaimed any partnership or joint venture related to such project absent executed definitive documents and board approvals of the respective companies.  Definitive agreements were never executed and board approval was never obtained for the potential pipeline project.  In August 2011, the proposed pipeline project was cancelled due to a lack of customer support.
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In September 2011, ETP filed suit against us and a third party in connection with the cancelled project alleging, among other things, that we and ETP had formed a “partnership.”  The case was tried in the District Court of Dallas County, Texas, 298th Judicial District.  While we firmly believe, and argued during our defense, that no agreement was ever executed forming a legal joint venture or partnership between the parties, the jury found that the actions of the two companies, nevertheless, constituted a legal partnership.  As a result, the jury found that ETP was wrongfully excluded from a subsequent pipeline project involving a third party, and awarded ETP $319.4 million in actual damages on March 4, 2014.  On July 29, 2014, the trial court entered judgment against us in an aggregate amount of $535.8 million, which included (i) $319.4 million as the amount of actual damages awarded by the jury, (ii) an additional $150.0 million in disgorgement for the alleged benefit we received due to a breach of fiduciary duties by us against ETP and (iii) prejudgment interest in the amount of $66.4 million.  The trial court also awarded post-judgment interest on such aggregate amount, to accrue at a rate of 5%, compounded annually.

We filed our Brief of the Appellant in the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Dallas, Texas on March 30, 2015 and ETP filed its Brief of Appellees on June 29, 2015.  We filed our Reply Brief of Appellant on September 18, 2015.  Oral argument was conducted on April 20, 2016, and the case was then submitted to the Court of Appeals for its consideration.  On July18, 2017, a panel of the Dallas Court of Appeals issued a unanimous opinion reversing the trial court’s judgment as to all of ETP’s claims against us, rendering judgment that ETP take nothing on those claims, and affirming our counterclaim against ETP of $0.8 million, plus interest.  On August 31, 2017, ETP filed a motion for rehearing before the Dallas Court of Appeals, which was denied on September 13, 2017.  On December 27, 2017, ETP filed its Petition for Review with the Supreme Court of Texas and we filed our Response to the Petition for Review on February 26, 2018.   On June 8, 2018, the Supreme Court of Texas requested that the parties file briefs on the merits, and the parties have filed their respective submittals.

We have not recorded a provision for this matter as management continues to believe that payment of damages by us in this case is not probable. We continue to monitor developments involving this matter.

PDH Litigation
In July 2013, we executed a contract with Foster Wheeler USA Corporation (“Foster Wheeler”) pursuant to which Foster Wheeler was to serve as the general contractor responsible for the engineering, procurement, construction and installation of our propane dehydrogenation (“PDH”) facility.  In November 2014, Foster Wheeler was acquired by an affiliate of AMEC plc to form Amec Foster Wheeler plc, and Foster Wheeler is now known as Amec Foster Wheeler USA Corporation (“AFW”).  In December 2015, Enterprise and AFW entered into a transition services agreement under which AFW was partially terminated from the PDH project.  In December 2015, Enterprise engaged a second contractor, Optimized Process Designs LLC (“OPD”), to complete the construction and installation of the PDH facility.

On September 2, 2016, we terminated AFW for cause and filed a lawsuit in the 151st Judicial Civil District Court of Harris County, Texas against AFW and its parent company, Amec Foster Wheeler plc, asserting claims for breach of contract, breach of warranty, fraudulent inducement, string-along fraud, gross negligence, professional negligence, negligent misrepresentation and attorneys’ fees.  We intend to diligently prosecute these claims and seek all direct, consequential, and exemplary damages to which we may be entitled.

Contractual Obligations

Scheduled Maturities of Debt
We have long-term and short-term payment obligations under debt agreements.  In total, the principal amount of our consolidated debt obligations were $27.12 billion and $26.42 billion at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.  See Note 7 for additional information regarding our scheduled future maturities of debt principal.
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Lease Accounting Matters
The following table presents information regarding our operating leases where we are the lessee at March 31, 2019:

Asset Category
 
ROU
Asset
Carrying
Value (1)
   
Lease
Liability
Carrying
Value (2)
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Term
 
Weighted-
Average
Discount
Rate (3)
 
Storage and pipeline facilities
 
$
147.0
   
$
147.6
 
16 years
 
4.3%

Transportation equipment
   
60.9
     
63.3
 
4 years
 
3.6%

Office and warehouse space
   
28.4
     
27.1
 
3 years
 
3.5%

Total
 
$
236.3
   
$
238.0
           
                           
( 1)                   ROU asset amounts are a component of “Other assets” on our consolidated balance sheet.
(2)        At March 31, 2019, lease liabilities of $38.2 million and $199.8 million were included within “Other current liabilities” and “Other liabilities,” respectively.
(3)       The discount rate for each category of assets represents the weighted average of either (i) the implicit rate applicable to the underlying leases (where determinable) or (ii) our incremental borrowing rate adjusted for collateralization (if the implicit rate is not determinable). In general, the discount rates are based on either (i) information available at the lease commencement date or (ii) January 1, 2019 for leases existing at the adoption date for ASC 84 2.
 

The following table disaggregates our operating lease expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019:

Long-term operating leases:
     
   Fixed lease expense
 
$
13.4
 
   Variable lease expense
   
1.8
 
Subtotal operating lease expense
   
15.2
 
Short-term lease expense
   
11.8
 
Total operating lease expense
 
$
27.0
 

In total, operating lease expense was $27.0 million and $25.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  Operating lease expense represents less than 1% of “Operating costs and expenses” as presented on our consolidated statements of operations.  Fixed lease expense is charged to earnings on a straight-line basis over the contractual term, with any variable lease payments expensed as incurred.  Short-term lease expense is expensed as incurred.

We recognized $246.1 million in ROU assets and lease liabilities for long-term operating leases at January 1, 2019 in connection with the adoption of ASC 842.  These amounts represented less than 1% of our total consolidated assets and liabilities, respectively, at the adoption date. On an undiscounted basis, our long-term operating lease obligations aggregated to $314.4 million at January 1, 2019.

Under ASC 842, lessors classify leases as either operating, direct financing or sales-type.  We do not have any significant operating or direct financing leases.  Our operating lease income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $4.8 million, which represented less than 1% of our consolidated revenues.  We do not have any sales-type leases.

Our operating lease commitments at March 31, 2019 did not differ materially from those reported in our 2018 Form 10-K.

Purchase Obligations
During the first quarter of 2019, we entered into additional long-term purchase commitments for NGLs with third party suppliers.  On a combined basis, these new agreements increased our estimated long-term purchase obligations by $3.2 billion, with $1.1 billion committed over the next five years and $2.1 billion thereafter.  At March 31, 2019, our estimated long-term purchase obligations totaled $13.5 billion after reflecting the agreements added in the first quarter of 2019 and those commitments that expired during the quarter.  At December 31, 2018, our estimated long-term purchase obligations totaled $10.8 billion.
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Liquidity Option Agreement

We entered into a put option agreement (the “Liquidity Option Agreement” or “Liquidity Option”) with Oiltanking Holding Americas, Inc. (“OTA”) and Marquard & Bahls AG (“M&B”), a German corporation and the ultimate parent company of OTA, in connection with the first step of the Oiltanking acquisition in 2014 (“Step 1”).  Under the Liquidity Option Agreement, we granted M&B the option to sell to us 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of OTA at any time within a 90-day period commencing on February 1, 2020.  If the Liquidity Option is exercised during this period, we would indirectly acquire the Enterprise common units then owned by OTA, currently 54,807,352 units,  and assume all future income tax obligations of OTA associated with (i) owning common units encumbered by the entity-level taxes of a U.S. corporation and (ii) any associated net deferred taxes.  If we assume net deferred tax liabilities that exceed the then current book value of the Liquidity Option liability at the exercise date, we will recognize expense for the difference.

The carrying value of the Liquidity Option Agreement, which is a component of “Other long-term liabilities” on our Consolidated Balance Sheet, was $447.8 million and $390.0 million at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.  The fair value of the Liquidity Option, at any measurement date, represents the present value of estimated federal and state income tax payments that we believe a market participant would incur on the future taxable income of OTA. We expect that OTA’s taxable income would, in turn, be based on an allocation of our partnership’s taxable income to the common units held by OTA and reflect certain tax planning strategies we believe could be employed.

Changes in the fair value of the Liquidity Option are recognized in earnings as a component of other income (expense) on our Statements of Consolidated Operations.  Results for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 include $57.8 million and $7.5 million, respectively, of aggregate non-cash expense attributable to accretion and changes in management estimates regarding inputs to the valuation model.  Expense recognized for the first quarter of 2019 is primarily due to an approximate 1% decrease in the industry weighted-average cost of capital, which is used as the discount factor in determining the present value of the liability, since December 31, 2018.  The remainder of the inputs to the valuation model have not changed since those reported under Note 17 of the 2018 Form 10-K.

Our valuation estimate incorporates probability-weighted scenarios reflecting the likelihood that M&B may elect to divest a portion of the Enterprise common units held by OTA prior to exercise of the option (see Note 8 for information regarding the Registration Rights Agreement granted to OTA).  At March 31, 2019, based on these scenarios, we expect that OTA would own approximately 96% of the 54,807,352 Enterprise common units it received in Step 1 when the option period begins in February 2020.  If our valuation estimate assumed that OTA owned all of the Enterprise common units it received in Step 1 at the time of exercise (and all other inputs remained the same), the estimated fair value of the Liquidity Option liability at March 31, 2019 would increase by $20.1 million.

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Note 16.  Supplemental Cash Flow Information

The following table presents the net effect of changes in our operating accounts for the periods indicated:

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Decrease (increase) in:
           
Accounts receivable – trade
 
$
(653.0
)
 
$
(106.8
)
Accounts receivable – related parties
   
2.0
     
(0.8
)
Inventories
   
(84.5
)
   
(19.5
)
Prepaid and other current assets
   
(223.4
)
   
(71.9
)
Other assets
   
(13.2
)
   
(10.3
)
Increase (decrease) in:
               
Accounts payable – trade
   
(35.7
)
   
(53.1
)
Accounts payable – related parties
   
(7.9
)
   
(0.9
)
Accrued product payables
   
673.0
     
328.4
 
Accrued interest
   
(178.7
)
   
(147.3
)
Other current liabilities
   
(8.4
)
   
(106.9
)
Other liabilities
   
(30.0
)
   
(14.0
)
Net effect of changes in operating accounts
 
$
(559.8
)
 
$
(203.1
)

We incurred liabilities for construction in progress that had not been paid at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 of $380.2 million and $567.6 million, respectively.  Such amounts are not included under the caption “Capital expenditures” on the Unaudited Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows.

Acquisition of Delaware Processing

In March 2018, we acquired the remaining 50% member interest in our Delaware Basin Gas Processing LLC (“Delaware Processing”) joint venture for $150 million.   As a result, Delaware Processing became our wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary.   Upon acquisition of the remaining 50% member interest, our existing equity investment was remeasured to fair value resulting in the recognition of a non-cash $37.0 million gain in the first quarter of 2018.


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Note 17.  Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

EPO conducts all of our business.  Currently, we have no independent operations and no material assets outside those of EPO.

EPO has issued publicly traded debt securities.  As the parent company of EPO, Enterprise Products Partners L.P. guarantees substantially all of the debt obligations of EPO.  If EPO were to default on any of its guaranteed debt, Enterprise Products Partners L.P. would be responsible for full and unconditional repayment of that obligation.  See Note 7 for additional information regarding our consolidated debt obligations.

EPO’s consolidated subsidiaries have no significant restrictions on their ability to pay distributions or make loans to Enterprise Products Partners L.P.  



Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
March 31, 2019

 
 
EPO and Subsidiaries
                   
 
 
Subsidiary
Issuer
(EPO)
   
Other
Subsidiaries
(Non-
guarantor)
   
EPO and
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
and
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
EPO and
Subsidiaries
   
Enterprise
Products
Partners
L.P.
(Guarantor)
   
Eliminations
and
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
Total
 
ASSETS
                                         
Current assets:
                                         
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
 
$
33.0
   
$
89.5
   
$
(15.0
)
 
$
107.5
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
107.5
 
Accounts receivable – trade, net
   
1,230.1
     
3,063.0
     
(2.4
)
   
4,290.7
     
--
     
--
     
4,290.7
 
Accounts receivable – related parties
   
232.1
     
1,006.1
     
(1,153.8
)
   
84.4
     
--
     
(81.9
)
   
2.5
 
Inventories
   
1,088.2
     
592.8
     
(0.5
)
   
1,680.5
     
--
     
--
     
1,680.5
 
Derivative assets
   
73.1
     
53.0
     
--
     
126.1
     
--
     
--
     
126.1
 
Prepaid and other current assets
   
206.9
     
238.6
     
(24.9
)
   
420.6
     
0.4
     
0.3
     
421.3
 
Total current assets
   
2,863.4
     
5,043.0
     
(1,196.6
)
   
6,709.8
     
0.4
     
(81.6
)
   
6,628.6
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
6,192.5
     
33,161.1
     
(6.1
)
   
39,347.5
     
--
     
--
     
39,347.5
 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
   
44,422.5
     
4,234.1
     
(46,002.3
)
   
2,654.3
     
24,586.3
     
(24,586.3
)
   
2,654.3
 
Intangible assets, net
   
654.3
     
2,925.2
     
(13.6
)
   
3,565.9
     
--
     
--
     
3,565.9
 
Goodwill
   
459.5
     
5,285.7
     
--
     
5,745.2
     
--
     
--
     
5,745.2
 
Other assets
   
389.4
     
287.8
     
(222.2
)
   
455.0
     
1.0
     
--
     
456.0
 
Total assets
 
$
54,981.6
   
$
50,936.9
   
$
(47,440.8
)
 
$
58,477.7
   
$
24,587.7
   
$
(24,667.9
)
 
$
58,397.5
 
 
                                                       
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
                                                       
Current liabilities:
                                                       
Current maturities of debt
 
$
2,694.6
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
2,694.6
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
2,694.6
 
Accounts payable – trade
   
269.4
     
663.6
     
(15.0
)
   
918.0
     
0.1
     
--
     
918.1
 
Accounts payable – related parties
   
1,073.6
     
180.2
     
(1,167.2
)
   
86.6
     
81.9
     
(81.9
)
   
86.6
 
Accrued product payables
   
1,673.8
     
2,525.8
     
(2.9
)
   
4,196.7
     
--
     
--
     
4,196.7
 
Accrued interest
   
216.9
     
3.1
     
(3.1
)
   
216.9
     
--
     
--
     
216.9
 
Derivative liabilities
   
66.7
     
28.2
     
--
     
94.9
     
--
     
--
     
94.9
 
Other current liabilities
   
93.0
     
313.8
     
(21.9
)
   
384.9
     
--
     
--
     
384.9
 
Total current liabilities
   
6,088.0
     
3,714.7
     
(1,210.1
)
   
8,592.6
     
82.0
     
(81.9
)
   
8,592.7
 
Long-term debt
   
24,166.9
     
14.7
     
--
     
24,181.6
     
--
     
--
     
24,181.6
 
Deferred tax liabilities
   
16.1
     
64.6
     
(0.8
)
   
79.9
     
--
     
2.3
     
82.2
 
Other long-term liabilities
   
144.2
     
649.6
     
(221.9
)
   
571.9
     
447.8
     
--
     
1,019.7
 
Commitments and contingencies
                                                       
Equity:
                                                       
Partners’ and other owners’ equity
   
24,566.4
     
46,425.8
     
(46,433.3
)
   
24,558.9
     
24,057.9
     
(24,558.9
)
   
24,057.9
 
Noncontrolling interests
   
--
     
67.5
     
425.3
     
492.8
     
--
     
(29.4
)
   
463.4
 
Total equity
   
24,566.4
     
46,493.3
     
(46,008.0
)
   
25,051.7
     
24,057.9
     
(24,588.3
)
   
24,521.3
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
54,981.6
   
$
50,936.9
   
$
(47,440.8
)
 
$
58,477.7
   
$
24,587.7
   
$
(24,667.9
)
 
$
58,397.5
 

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Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
December 31, 2018

 
 
EPO and Subsidiaries
                   
 
 
Subsidiary
Issuer
(EPO)
   
Other
Subsidiaries
(Non-
guarantor)
   
EPO and
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
and
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
EPO and
Subsidiaries
   
Enterprise
Products
Partners
L.P.
(Guarantor)
   
Eliminations
and
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
Total
 
ASSETS
                                         
Current assets:
                                         
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
 
$
393.4
   
$
50.3
   
$
(33.6
)
 
$
410.1
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
410.1
 
Accounts receivable – trade, net
   
1,303.1
     
2,356.8
     
(0.8
)
   
3,659.1
     
--
     
--
     
3,659.1
 
Accounts receivable – related parties
   
141.8
     
1,423.7
     
(1,530.1
)
   
35.4
     
0.8
     
(32.7
)
   
3.5
 
Inventories
   
889.3
     
633.2
     
(0.4
)
   
1,522.1
     
--
     
--
     
1,522.1
 
Derivative assets
   
105.0
     
49.1
     
0.3
     
154.4
     
--
     
--
     
154.4
 
Prepaid and other current assets
   
166.0
     
155.1
     
(10.2
)
   
310.9
     
--
     
0.6
     
311.5
 
Total current assets
   
2,998.6
     
4,668.2
     
(1,574.8
)
   
6,092.0
     
0.8
     
(32.1
)
   
6,060.7
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
6,112.7
     
32,628.7
     
(3.8
)
   
38,737.6
     
--
     
--
     
38,737.6
 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
   
43,962.6
     
4,170.6
     
(45,518.1
)
   
2,615.1
     
24,273.6
     
(24,273.6
)
   
2,615.1
 
Intangible assets, net
   
659.2
     
2,963.0
     
(13.8
)
   
3,608.4
     
--
     
--
     
3,608.4
 
Goodwill
   
459.5
     
5,285.7
     
--
     
5,745.2
     
--
     
--
     
5,745.2
 
Other assets
   
292.1
     
131.9
     
(222.1
)
   
201.9
     
0.9
     
--
     
202.8
 
Total assets
 
$
54,484.7
   
$
49,848.1
   
$
(47,332.6
)
 
$
57,000.2
   
$
24,275.3
   
$
(24,305.7
)
 
$
56,969.8
 
 
                                                       
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
                                                       
Current liabilities:
                                                       
Current maturities of debt
 
$
1,500.0
   
$
0.1
   
$
--
   
$
1,500.1
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
1,500.1
 
Accounts payable – trade
   
404.0
     
734.3
     
(35.5
)
   
1,102.8
     
--
     
--
     
1,102.8
 
Accounts payable – related parties
   
1,557.3
     
127.5
     
(1,543.9
)
   
140.9
     
31.9
     
(32.6
)
   
140.2
 
Accrued product payables
   
1,574.7
     
1,902.3
     
(1.2
)
   
3,475.8
     
--
     
--
     
3,475.8
 
Accrued interest
   
395.5
     
0.9
     
(0.8
)
   
395.6
     
--
     
--
     
395.6
 
Derivative liabilities
   
86.2
     
61.7
     
0.3
     
148.2
     
--
     
--
     
148.2
 
Other current liabilities
   
87.9
     
326.3
     
(9.4
)
   
404.8
     
--
     
--
     
404.8
 
Total current liabilities
   
5,605.6
     
3,153.1
     
(1,590.5
)
   
7,168.2
     
31.9
     
(32.6
)
   
7,167.5
 
Long-term debt
   
24,663.4
     
14.7
     
--
     
24,678.1
     
--
     
--
     
24,678.1
 
Deferred tax liabilities
   
17.0
     
62.0
     
(0.9
)
   
78.1
     
--
     
2.3
     
80.4
 
Other long-term liabilities
   
65.2
     
518.4
     
(221.9
)
   
361.7
     
389.9
     
--
     
751.6
 
Commitments and contingencies
                                                       
Equity:
                                                       
Partners’ and other owners’ equity
   
24,133.5
     
46,031.8
     
(45,917.9
)
   
24,247.4
     
23,853.5
     
(24,247.4
)
   
23,853.5
 
Noncontrolling interests
   
--
     
68.1
     
398.6
     
466.7
     
--
     
(28.0
)
   
438.7
 
Total equity
   
24,133.5
     
46,099.9
     
(45,519.3
)
   
24,714.1
     
23,853.5
     
(24,275.4
)
   
24,292.2
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
54,484.7
   
$
49,848.1
   
$
(47,332.6
)
 
$
57,000.2
   
$
24,275.3
   
$
(24,305.7
)
 
$
56,969.8
 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019


 
 
EPO and Subsidiaries
                   
 
 
Subsidiary
Issuer
(EPO)
   
Other
Subsidiaries
(Non-
guarantor)
   
EPO and
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
and
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
EPO and
Subsidiaries
   
Enterprise
Products
Partners
L.P.
(Guarantor)
   
Eliminations
and
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
Total
 
Revenues
 
$
9,477.8
   
$
5,639.6
   
$
(6,573.9
)
 
$
8,543.5
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
8,543.5
 
Costs and expenses:
                                                       
Operating costs and expenses
   
9,149.5
     
4,440.1
     
(6,569.9
)
   
7,019.7
     
--
     
--
     
7,019.7
 
General and administrative costs
   
3.8
     
46.8
     
0.7
     
51.3
     
0.9
     
--
     
52.2
 
Total costs and expenses
   
9,153.3
     
4,486.9
     
(6,569.2
)
   
7,071.0
     
0.9
     
--
     
7,071.9
 
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates
   
1,276.8
     
172.1
     
(1,294.3
)
   
154.6
     
1,319.2
     
(1,319.2
)
   
154.6
 
Operating income
   
1,601.3
     
1,324.8
     
(1,299.0
)
   
1,627.1
     
1,318.3
     
(1,319.2
)
   
1,626.2
 
Other income (expense):
                                                       
Interest expense
   
(277.3
)
   
(2.7
)
   
2.8
     
(277.2
)
   
--
     
--
     
(277.2
)
Other, net
   
3.1
     
1.2
     
(2.8
)
   
1.5
     
(57.8
)
   
--
     
(56.3
)
Total other income (expense), net
   
(274.2
)
   
(1.5
)
   
--
     
(275.7
)
   
(57.8
)
   
--
     
(333.5
)
Income before income taxes
   
1,327.1
     
1,323.3
     
(1,299.0
)
   
1,351.4
     
1,260.5
     
(1,319.2
)
   
1,292.7
 
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes
   
(4.2
)
   
(7.8
)
   
--
     
(12.0
)
   
--
     
(0.3
)
   
(12.3
)
Net income
   
1,322.9
     
1,315.5
     
(1,299.0
)
   
1,339.4
     
1,260.5
     
(1,319.5
)
   
1,280.4
 
Ne t income at tributable to noncontrolling interests
   
--
     
(1.8
)
   
(19.4
)
   
(21.2
)
   
--
     
1.3
     
(19.9
)
Net income attributable to entity
 
$
1,322.9
   
$
1,313.7
   
$
(1,318.4
)
 
$
1,318.2
   
$
1,260.5
   
$
(1,318.2
)
 
$
1,260.5
 


Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

 
 
EPO and Subsidiaries
                   
 
 
Subsidiary
Issuer
(EPO)
   
Other
Subsidiaries
(Non-
guarantor)
   
EPO and
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
and
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
EPO and
Subsidiaries
   
Enterprise
Products
Partners
L.P.
(Guarantor)
   
Eliminations
and
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
Total
 
Revenues
 
$
10,317.8
   
$
6,408.9
   
$
(7,428.2
)
 
$
9,298.5
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
9,298.5
 
Costs and expenses:
                                                       
Operating costs and expenses
   
9,980.6
     
5,670.3
     
(7,428.2
)
   
8,222.7
     
--
     
--
     
8,222.7
 
General and administrative costs
   
5.4
     
46.7
     
--
     
52.1
     
0.9
     
--
     
53.0
 
Total costs and expenses
   
9,986.0
     
5,717.0
     
(7,428.2
)
   
8,274.8
     
0.9
     
--
     
8,275.7
 
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates
   
831.0
     
154.5
     
(869.8
)
   
115.7
     
909.1
     
(909.1
)
   
115.7
 
Operating income
   
1,162.8
     
846.4
     
(869.8
)
   
1,139.4
     
908.2
     
(909.1
)
   
1,138.5
 
Other income (expense):
                                                       
Interest expense
   
(252.2
)
   
(2.5
)
   
2.6
     
(252.1
)
   
--
     
--
     
(252.1
)
Other, net
   
2.8
     
37.5
     
(2.6
)
   
37.7
     
(7.5
)
   
--
     
30.2
 
Total other income (expense), net
   
(249.4
)
   
35.0
     
--
     
(214.4
)
   
(7.5
)
   
--
     
(221.9
)
Income before income taxes
   
913.4
     
881.4
     
(869.8
)
   
925.0
     
900.7
     
(909.1
)
   
916.6
 
Provision for income taxes
   
(5.4
)
   
0.6
     
--
     
(4.8
)
   
--
     
(0.3
)
   
(5.1
)
Net income
   
908.0
     
882.0
     
(869.8
)
   
920.2
     
900.7
     
(909.4
)
   
911.5
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
   
--
     
(1.7
)
   
(10.4
)
   
(12.1
)
   
--
     
1.3
     
(10.8
)
Net income attributable to entity
 
$
908.0
   
$
880.3
   
$
(880.2
)
 
$
908.1
   
$
900.7
   
$
(908.1
)
 
$
900.7
 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 
 
EPO and Subsidiaries
                   
 
 
Subsidiary
Issuer
(EPO)
   
Other
Subsidiaries
(Non-
guarantor)
   
EPO and
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
and
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
EPO and
Subsidiaries
   
Enterprise
Products
Partners
L.P.
(Guarantor)
   
Eliminations
and
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
Total
 
Comprehensive income
 
$
1,294.2
   
$
1,199.3
   
$
(1,299.0
)
 
$
1,194.5
   
$
1,115.6
   
$
(1,174.6
)
 
$
1,135.5
 
Comprehensive income attrib utable to noncontrolling interests
   
--
     
(1.8
)
   
(19.4
)
   
(21.2
)
   
--
     
1.3
     
(19.9
)
Comprehensive income attributable to entity
 
$
1,294.2
   
$
1,197.5
   
$
(1,318.4
)
 
$
1,173.3
   
$
1,115.6
   
$
(1,173.3
)
 
$
1,115.6
 


Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

 
 
EPO and Subsidiaries
                   
 
 
Subsidiary
Issuer
(EPO)
   
Other
Subsidiaries
(Non-
guarantor)
   
EPO and
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
and
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
EPO and
Subsidiaries
   
Enterprise
Products
Partners
L.P.
(Guarantor)
   
Eliminations
and
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
Total
 
Comprehensive income
 
$
918.9
   
$
881.5
   
$
(869.8
)
 
$
930.6
   
$
911.2
   
$
(919.8
)
 
$
922.0
 
Comprehensive income attrib utable to noncontrolling interests
   
--
     
(1.7
)
   
(10.4
)
   
(12.1
)
   
--
     
1.3
     
(10.8
)
Comprehensive income attributable to entity
 
$
918.9
   
$
879.8
   
$
(880.2
)
 
$
918.5
   
$
911.2
   
$
(918.5
)
 
$
911.2
 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 
 
EPO and Subsidiaries
                   
 
 
Subsidiary
Issuer
(EPO)
   
Other
Subsidiaries
(Non-
guarantor)
   
EPO and
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
and
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
EPO and
Subsidiaries
   
Enterprise
Products
Partners
L.P.
(Guarantor)
   
Eliminations
and
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
Total
 
Operating activities:
                                         
Net income
 
$
1,322.9
   
$
1,315.5
   
$
(1,299.0
)
 
$
1,339.4
   
$
1,260.5
   
$
(1,319.5
)
 
$
1,280.4
 
Reconciliation of net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:
                                                       
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
   
74.9
     
399.8
     
(0.2
)
   
474.5
     
--
     
--
     
474.5
 
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates
   
(1,276.8
)
   
(172.1
)
   
1,294.3
     
(154.6
)
   
(1,319.2
)
   
1,319.2
     
(154.6
)
Distributions received on earnings from unconsolidated affiliates
   
338.4
     
83.0
     
(282.4
)
   
139.0
     
981.7
     
(981.7
)
   
139.0
 
Net effect of changes in operating accounts and other operating activities
   
100.9
     
(861.7
)
   
27.7
     
(733.1
)
   
154.0
     
0.2
     
(578.9
)
Net cash flows provided by operating activities
   
560.3
     
764.5
     
(259.6
)
   
1,065.2
     
1,077.0
     
(981.8
)
   
1,160.4
 
Investing activities:
                                                       
Capital expenditures
   
(223.8
)
   
(921.0
)
   
(4.1
)
   
(1,148.9
)
   
--
     
--
     
(1,148.9
)
Cash used for business combination, net of cash received
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Proceeds from asset sales
   
0.2
     
1.5
     
--
     
1.7
     
--
     
--
     
1.7
 
Other investing activities
   
(492.8
)
   
(10.1
)
   
475.6
     
(27.3
)
   
(84.1
)
   
84.1
     
(27.3
)
Cash used in investing activities
   
(716.4
)
   
(929.6
)
   
471.5
     
(1,174.5
)
   
(84.1
)
   
84.1
     
(1,174.5
)
Financing activities:
                                                       
Borrowings under debt agreements
   
15,692.4
     
--
     
--
     
15,692.4
     
--
     
--
     
15,692.4
 
Repayments of debt
   
(14,999.1
)
   
(0.1
)
   
--
     
(14,999.2
)
   
--
     
--
     
(14,999.2
)
Cash distributions paid to owners
   
(981.7
)
   
(300.5
)
   
300.5
     
(981.7
)
   
(950.4
)
   
981.7
     
(950.4
)
Cash payments made in connection with DERs
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
(4.5
)
   
--
     
(4.5
)
Cash distributions paid to noncontrolling interests
   
--
     
(2.4
)
   
(15.7
)
   
(18.1
)
   
--
     
0.1
     
(18.0
)
Cash contributions from noncontrolling interests
   
--
     
--
     
34.8
     
34.8
     
--
     
--
     
34.8
 
Net cash proceeds from issuance of common units
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
42.7
     
--
     
42.7
 
Common units acquired in connection with buyback program
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
(51.6
)
   
--
     
(51.6
)
Cash contributions from owners
   
84.1
     
512.9
     
(512.9
)
   
84.1
     
--
     
(84.1
)
   
--
 
Other financing activities
   
--
     
(5.6
)
   
--
     
(5.6
)
   
(29.1
)
   
--
     
(34.7
)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
(204.3
)
   
204.3
     
(193.3
)
   
(193.3
)
   
(992.9
)
   
897.7
     
(288.5
)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents,
   including restricted cash
   
(360.4
)
   
39.2
     
18.6
     
(302.6
)
   
--
     
--
     
(302.6
)
Cash and cash equivalents, including
   restricted cash, at beginning of period
   
393.4
     
50.3
     
(33.6
)
   
410.1
     
--
     
--
     
410.1
 
Cash and cash equivalents, including
   restricted cash, at end of period
 
$
33.0
   
$
89.5
   
$
(15.0
)
 
$
107.5
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
107.5
 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

 
 
EPO and Subsidiaries
                   
 
 
Subsidiary
Issuer
(EPO)
   
Other
Subsidiaries
(Non-
guarantor)
   
EPO and
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
and
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
EPO and
Subsidiaries
   
Enterprise
Products
Partners
L.P.
(Guarantor)
   
Eliminations
and
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
Total
 
Operating activities:
                                         
Net income
 
$
908.0
   
$
882.0
   
$
(869.8
)
 
$
920.2
   
$
900.7
   
$
(909.4
)
 
$
911.5
 
Reconciliation of net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:
                                                       
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
   
58.2
     
367.8
     
(0.1
)
   
425.9
     
--
     
--
     
425.9
 
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates
   
(831.0
)
   
(154.5
)
   
869.8
     
(115.7
)
   
(909.1
)
   
909.1
     
(115.7
)
Distributions received on earnings from unconsolidated affiliates
   
283.4
     
66.8
     
(242.7
)
   
107.5
     
920.1
     
(920.1
)
   
107.5
 
Net effect of changes in operating accounts and other operating activities
   
392.2
     
(545.7
)
   
26.1
     
(127.4
)
   
31.8
     
--
     
(95.6
)
Net cash flows provided by operating activities
   
810.8
     
616.4
     
(216.7
)
   
1,210.5
     
943.5
     
(920.4
)
   
1,233.6
 
Investing activities:
                                                       
Capital expenditures
   
(284.0
)
   
(662.5
)
   
--
     
(946.5
)
   
--
     
--
     
(946.5
)
Cash used for business combination, net of cash received
   
--
     
(149.8
)
   
--
     
(149.8
)
   
--
     
--
     
(149.8
)
Proceeds from asset sales
   
0.2
     
0.9
     
--
     
1.1
     
--
     
--
     
1.1
 
Other investing activities
   
(474.6
)
   
(0.5
)
   
451.2
     
(23.9
)
   
(173.2
)
   
173.2
     
(23.9
)
Cash used in investing activities
   
(758.4
)
   
(811.9
)
   
451.2
     
(1,119.1
)
   
(173.2
)
   
173.2
     
(1,119.1
)
Financing activities:
                                                       
Borrowings under debt agreements
   
16,283.8
     
11.5
     
(11.5
)
   
16,283.8
     
--
     
--
     
16,283.8
 
Repayments of debt
   
(15,444.6
)
   
(0.1
)
   
--
     
(15,444.7
)
   
--
     
--
     
(15,444.7
)
Cash distributions paid to owners
   
(920.1
)
   
(259.3
)
   
259.3
     
(920.1
)
   
(918.5
)
   
920.1
     
(918.5
)
Cash payments made in connection with DERs
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
(3.9
)
   
--
     
(3.9
)
Cash distributions paid to noncontrolling interests
   
--
     
(2.0
)
   
(13.7
)
   
(15.7
)
   
--
     
0.3
     
(15.4
)
Cash contributions from noncontrolling interests
   
--
     
--
     
0.1
     
0.1
     
--
     
--
     
0.1
 
Net cash proceeds from issuance of common units
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
177.0
     
--
     
177.0
 
Cash contributions from owners
   
173.2
     
442.7
     
(442.7
)
   
173.2
     
--
     
(173.2
)
   
--
 
Other financing activities
   
(22.7
)
   
--
     
--
     
(22.7
)
   
(24.9
)
   
--
     
(47.6
)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
69.6
     
192.8
     
(208.5
)
   
53.9
     
(770.3
)
   
747.2
     
30.8
 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents,
   including restricted cash
   
122.0
     
(2.7
)
   
26.0
     
145.3
     
--
     
--
     
145.3
 
Cash and cash equivalents, including
   restricted cash, at beginning of period
   
65.2
     
31.5
     
(26.4
)
   
70.3
     
--
     
--
     
70.3
 
Cash and cash equivalents, including
   restricted cash, at end of period
 
$
187.2
   
$
28.8
   
$
(0.4
)
 
$
215.6
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
215.6
 




ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

The following information should be read in conjunction with our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes, together with our discussion and analysis of financial position and results of operations, included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (the “2018 Form 10-K”), as filed on March 1, 2019 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States (“U.S.”).

Key References Used in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Unless the context requires otherwise, references to “we,” “us,” “our,” “Enterprise” or “Enterprise Products Partners” are intended to mean the business and operations of Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and its consolidated subsidiaries.  References to “EPO” mean Enterprise Products Operating LLC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Enterprise, and its consolidated subsidiaries, through which Enterprise Products Partners L.P. conducts its business.  Enterprise is managed by its general partner, Enterprise Products Holdings LLC (“Enterprise GP”), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dan Duncan LLC, a privately held Texas limited liability company.

The membership interests of Dan Duncan LLC are owned by a voting trust, the current trustees (“DD LLC Trustees”) of which are: (i) Randa Duncan Williams, who is also a director and Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Enterprise GP; (ii) Richard H. Bachmann, who is also a director and Vice Chairman of the Board of Enterprise GP; and (iii) Dr. Ralph S. Cunningham, who is also an advisory director of Enterprise GP.  Ms. Duncan Williams and Mr. Bachmann also currently serve as managers of Dan Duncan LLC along with W. Randall Fowler, who is also a director and the President and Chief Financial Officer of Enterprise GP.

References to “EPCO” mean Enterprise Products Company, a privately held Texas corporation, and its privately held affiliates.  A majority of the outstanding voting capital stock of EPCO is owned by a voting trust, the current trustees (“EPCO Trustees”) of which are:  (i) Ms. Duncan Williams, who serves as Chairman of EPCO; (ii) Dr. Cunningham, who serves as Vice Chairman of EPCO; and (iii) Mr. Bachmann, who serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of EPCO.  Ms. Duncan Williams and Mr. Bachmann also currently serve as directors of EPCO along with Mr. Fowler, who is also the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of EPCO. EPCO, together with its privately held affiliates, owned approximately 31.9 % of our limited partner interests at March 31, 2019.

As generally used in the energy industry and in this quarterly report, the acronyms below have the following meanings:

/d
=
per day
MMBbls
=
million barrels
BBtus
=
billion British thermal units
MMBPD
=
million barrels per day
Bcf
=
billion cubic feet
MMBtus
=
million British thermal units
BPD
=
barrels per day
MMcf
=
million cubic feet
MBPD
=
thousand barrels per day
TBtus
=
trillion British thermal units

As used in this quarterly report, the phrase “quarter-to-quarter” means the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2018.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains various forward-looking statements and information that are based on our beliefs and those of our general partner, as well as assumptions made by us and information currently available to us.  When used in this document, words such as “anticipate,” “project,” “expect,” “plan,” “seek,” “goal,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “intend,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “will,” “believe,” “may,” “potential” and similar expressions and statements regarding our plans and objectives for future operations are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Although we and our general partner believe that our expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, neither we nor our general partner can give any assurances that such expectations will prove to be correct.  Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and assumptions as described in more detail under Part I, Item 1A of our 2018 Form 10-K and within Part II, Item 1A of this quarterly report.  If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected.  You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.  The forward-looking statements in this quarterly report speak only as of the date hereof.  Except as required by federal and state securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or any other reason.

Overview of Business

We are a publicly traded Delaware limited partnership, the common units of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the ticker symbol “EPD.”  We were formed in April 1998 to own and operate certain natural gas liquids (“NGLs”) related businesses of EPCO and are a leading North American provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, petrochemicals and refined products. 

Our integrated midstream energy asset network links producers of natural gas, NGLs and crude oil from some of the largest supply basins in the U.S., Canada and the Gulf of Mexico with domestic consumers and international markets.  Our midstream energy operations currently include: natural gas gathering, treating, processing, transportation and storage; NGL transportation, fractionation, storage, and export and import terminals (including those used to export liquefied petroleum gases, or “LPG,” and ethane); crude oil gathering, transportation, storage, and export and import terminals; petrochemical and refined products transportation, storage, export and import terminals, and related services; and a marine transportation business that operates primarily on the U.S. inland and Intracoastal Waterway systems. Our assets currently include approximately 49,200 miles of pipelines; 260 MMBbls of storage capacity for NGLs, crude oil, petrochemicals and refined products; and 14 Bcf of natural gas storage capacity.    

We conduct substantially all of our business through EPO and are owned 100% by our limited partners from an economic perspective.  Enterprise GP manages our partnership and owns a non-economic general partner interest in us.  We, Enterprise GP, EPCO and Dan Duncan LLC are affiliates under the collective common control of the DD LLC Trustees and the EPCO Trustees.  Like many publicly traded partnerships, we have no employees.  All of our management, administrative and operating functions are performed by employees of EPCO pursuant to an administrative services agreement (the “ASA”) or by other service providers.

Our operations are reported under four business segments:  (i) NGL Pipelines & Services, (ii) Crude Oil Pipelines & Services, (iii) Natural Gas Pipelines & Services, and (iv) Petrochemical & Refined Products Services.  Our business segments are generally organized and managed according to the types of services rendered (or technologies employed) and products produced and/or sold.

Each of our business segments benefits from the supporting role of our related marketing activities.  The main purpose of our marketing activities is to support the utilization and expansion of assets across our midstream energy asset network by increasing the volumes handled by such assets, which results in additional fee-based earnings for each business segment.  In performing these support roles, our marketing activities also seek to participate in supply and demand opportunities as a supplemental source of gross operating margin, a non-generally accepted accounting principle (“non-GAAP”) financial measure, for the partnership.  The financial results of our marketing efforts fluctuate due to changes in volumes handled and overall market conditions, which are influenced by current and forward market prices for the products bought and sold.


We provide investors access to additional information regarding our partnership, including information relating to our governance procedures and principles, through our website, www.enterpriseproducts.com .

Significant Recent Developments

Enterprise Begins Full Service on Midland-to-ECHO 2 Pipeline System

In April 2019, our Midland-to-ECHO 2 Pipeline System, which provides us with approximately 200 MBPD of incremental crude oil transportation capacity from the Permian Basin to markets in the Houston area, was placed into full service.   The pipeline had been in limited commercial service since February 2019. The Midland-to-ECHO 2 Pipeline System originates at our Midland terminal and extends 440 miles to our Sealy storage terminal, with volumes arriving at Sealy transported to our ECHO terminal using the Rancho II pipeline, which is a component of our South Texas Crude Oil Pipeline System.  We own and operate the Midland-to-ECHO 2 Pipeline System.

We converted a portion of our Seminole NGL Pipeline system from NGL service to crude oil service to create the Midland-to-Sealy segment of the Midland-to-ECHO 2 Pipeline System. The conversion project was supported by a 10.75-year transportation contract with firm demand fees.  We have the ability to convert this pipeline back to NGL service should market and physical takeaway conditions warrant.

Enterprise Begins Limited Service on the Shin Oak NGL Pipeline

In February 2019, the 24-inch diameter mainline segment of the 658-mile Shin Oak NGL Pipeline from Orla, Texas to Mont Belvieu was placed into limited commercial service with an initial transportation capacity of 250 MBPD.  Completion of the related 20-inch diameter Waha lateral is scheduled for the second quarter of 2019.  Supported by long-term customer commitments, the Shin Oak NGL Pipeline will ultimately provide up to 550 MBPD of transportation capacity, which is expected to be available in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Enterprise Announces $2 Billion Unit Buyback Program

In January 2019, we announced that the Board of Enterprise GP had approved a $2.0 billion multi-year unit buyback program (the “2019 Buyback Program”), which provides the partnership with an additional method to return capital to investors. The 2019 Buyback Program authorizes the partnership to repurchase its common units from time to time, including through open market purchases and negotiated transactions.  The timing and pace of buy backs under the program will be determined by a number of factors including (i) our financial performance and flexibility, (ii) organic growth and acquisition opportunities with higher potential returns on investment, (iii) our unit price and implied cash flow yield and (iv) maintaining targeted financial leverage with a debt-to-normalized adjusted EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, ratio in the 3.5 times area.  No time limit has been set for completion of the program, and it may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

Enterprise Provides 2019 Distribution Guidance

In January 2019, management announced plans to recommend to the Board an increase of $0.0025 per unit per quarter in our cash distribution rate with respect to 2019. The anticipated rate of increase would result in distributions for 2019 of $1.7650 per unit, which would be 2.3% higher than those paid for 2018 of $1.7250 per unit.  The payment of any quarterly cash distribution is subject to Board approval and management’s evaluation of our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows in connection with such payment.

On April 8 , 2019, we announced that the Board declared a cash distribution of $0.4375 per common unit with respect to the first quarter of 2019.  This distribution will be paid on May 13, 2019 to unitholders of record as of the close of business on April 30, 2019.




Selected Energy Commodity Price Data

The following table presents selected average index prices for natural gas and selected NGL and petrochemical products for the periods indicated:

                                       
Polymer
   
Refinery
   
Indicative Gas
 
   
Natural
               
Normal
         
Natural
   
Grade
   
Grade
   
Processing
 
   
Gas,
   
Ethane,
   
Propane,
   
Butane,
   
Isobutane,
   
Gasoline,
   
Propylene,
   
Propylene,
   
Gross Spread
 
   
$/MMBtu
   
$/gallon
   
$/gallon
   
$/gallon
   
$/gallon
   
$/gallon
   
$/pound
   
$/pound
   
$/gallon
 
   
(1)

 
(2)

 
(2)

 
(2)

 
(2)

 
(2)

 
(3)

 
(3)

 
(4)

2018 by quarter:
                                                                       
1st Quarter
 
$
3.01
   
$
0.25
   
$
0.85
   
$
0.96
   
$
1.00
   
$
1.41
   
$
0.53
   
$
0.33
   
$
0.51
 
2nd Quarter
 
$
2.80
   
$
0.29
   
$
0.87
   
$
1.00
   
$
1.20
   
$
1.53
   
$
0.52
   
$
0.37
   
$
0.59
 
3rd Quarter
 
$
2.91
   
$
0.43
   
$
0.99
   
$
1.21
   
$
1.25
   
$
1.54
   
$
0.60
   
$
0.45
   
$
0.69
 
4th Quarter
 
$
3.65
   
$
0.35
   
$
0.79
   
$
0.91
   
$
0.94
   
$
1.22
   
$
0.51
   
$
0.35
   
$
0.42
 
2018 Averages
 
$
3.09
   
$
0.33
   
$
0.88
   
$
1.02
   
$
1.10
   
$
1.43
   
$
0.54
   
$
0.38
   
$
0.55
 
                                                                         
2019 by quarter:
                                                                       
1st Quarter
 
$
3.15
   
$
0.30
   
$
0.67
   
$
0.82
   
$
0.85
   
$
1.16
   
$
0.38
   
$
0.24
   
$
0.38
 
                                                                         
( 1)       Natural gas prices are based on Henry-Hub Inside FERC commercial index prices as reported by Platts, which is a division of McGraw Hill Financial, Inc.
(2)       NGL prices for ethane, propane, normal butane, isobutane and natural gasoline are based on Mont Belvieu Non-TET commercial index prices as reported by Oil Price Information Service.
(3)       Polymer grade propylene prices represent average contract pricing for such product as reported by IHS Chemical, a division of IHS Inc. (“IHS Chemical”). Refinery grade propylene prices represent weighted-average spot prices for such product as reported by IHS Chemical.
(4)      The “Indicative Gas Processing Spread” represents a generic estimate of the gross economic benefit from extracting NGLs from natural gas production based on certain pricing assumptions. Specifically, it is the amount by which the assumed economic value of a composite gallon of NGLs at Mont Belvieu, Texas exceeds the value of the equivalent amount of energy in natural gas at Henry Hub, Louisiana (as presented in the table above). The indicative spread does not consider the operating costs incurred by a natural gas processing plant to extract the NGLs nor the transportation and fractionation costs to deliver the NGLs to market. In addition, the actual gas processing spread earned at each plant is determined by regional pricing and extraction dynamics. As presented in the table above, the indicative spread assumes that a gallon of NGLs is comprised of 30% ethane, 35% propane, 12% normal butane, 8% isobutane and 15% natural gasoline. The value of an equivalent amount of energy in natural gas to one gallon of NGLs is assumed to be 8.9% of the price of a MMBtu of natural gas at Henry Hub.
 

The following table presents selected average index prices for crude oil for the periods indicated:

   
WTI
   
Midland
   
Houston
   
LLS
 
   
Crude Oil,
   
Crude Oil,
   
Crude Oil
   
Crude Oil,
 
   
$/barrel
   
$/barrel
   
$/barrel
   
$/barrel
 
   
(1)

 
(2)

 
(2)

 
(3)

2018 by quarter:
                               
1st Quarter
 
$
62.87
   
$
62.51
   
$
65.47
   
$
65.79
 
2nd Quarter
 
$
67.88
   
$
59.93
   
$
72.38
   
$
72.97
 
3rd Quarter
 
$
69.50
   
$
55.28
   
$
73.67
   
$
74.28
 
4th Quarter
 
$
58.81
   
$
53.64
   
$
66.34
   
$
66.20
 
2018 Averages
 
$
64.77
   
$
57.84
   
$
69.47
   
$
69.81
 
                                 
2019 by quarter:
                               
1st Quarter
 
$
54.90
   
$
53.70
   
$
61.19
   
$
62.35
 
                                 
(1) WTI prices are based on commercial index prices at Cushing, Oklahoma as measured by the NYMEX.
(2) Midland and Houston crude oil prices are based on commercial index prices as reported by Argus.
(3) Light Louisiana Sweet (“LLS”) prices are based on commercial index prices as reported by Platts.
 

Fluctuations in our consolidated revenues and cost of sales amounts are explained in large part by changes in energy commodity prices.  Energy commodity prices fluctuate for a variety of reasons, including supply and demand imbalances and geopolitical tensions.  The weighted-average indicative market price for NGLs was $0.66 per gallon in the first quarter of 2019 versus $0.77 per gallon during the first quarter of 2018.

An increase in our consolidated marketing revenues due to higher energy commodity sales prices may not result in an increase in gross operating margin or cash available for distribution, since our consolidated cost of sales amounts would also be higher due to comparable increases in the purchase prices of the underlying energy commodities.  The same correlation would be true in the case of lower energy commodity sales prices and purchase costs.

We attempt to mitigate commodity price exposure through our hedging activities and the use of fee-based arrangements.  See Note 13  of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report for information regarding our commodity hedging activities.

Income Statement Highlights

The following table summarizes the key components of our consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated (dollars in millions):

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Revenues
 
$
8,543.5
   
$
9,298.5
 
Costs and expenses:
               
Operating costs and expenses:
               
Cost of sales
   
5,835.6
     
7,140.4
 
Other operating costs and expenses
   
728.8
     
687.6
 
Depreciation, amortization and accretion expenses
   
450.9
     
394.3
 
Net gains attributable to asset sales
   
(0.4
)
   
(0.5
)
Asset impairment and related charges
   
4.8
     
0.9
 
Total operating costs and expenses
   
7,019.7
     
8,222.7
 
General and administrative costs
   
52.2
     
53.0
 
Total costs and expenses
   
7,071.9
     
8,275.7
 
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates
   
154.6
     
115.7
 
Operating income
   
1,626.2
     
1,138.5
 
Interest expense
   
(277.2
)
   
(252.1
)
Change in fair value of Liquidity Option Agreement
   
(57.8
)
   
(7.5
)
Gain on step acquisition of unconsolidated affiliate
   
--
     
37.0
 
Other, net
   
1.5
     
0.7
 
Provision for income taxes
   
(12.3
)
   
(5.1
)
Net income
   
1,280.4
     
911.5
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
   
(19.9
)
   
(10.8
)
Net income attributable to limited partners
 
$
1,260.5
   
$
900.7
 


Revenues

The following table presents each business segment’s contribution to consolidated revenues for the periods indicated (dollars in millions):

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
NGL Pipelines & Services:
           
Sales of NGLs and related products
 
$
2,671.2
   
$
2,815.4
 
Midstream services
   
643.2
     
597.9
 
Total
   
3,314.4
     
3,413.3
 
Crude Oil Pipelines & Services:
               
Sales of crude oil
   
2,328.4
     
3,341.7
 
Midstream services
   
278.9
     
229.2
 
Total
   
2,607.3
     
3,570.9
 
Natural Gas Pipelines & Services:
               
Sales of natural gas
   
655.7
     
560.0
 
Midstream services
   
271.8
     
244.8
 
Total
   
927.5
     
804.8
 
Petrochemical & Refined Products Services:
               
Sales of petrochemicals and refined products
   
1,480.6
     
1,289.3
 
Midstream services
   
213.7
     
220.2
 
Total
   
1,694.3
     
1,509.5
 
Total consolidated revenues
 
$
8,543.5
   
$
9,298.5
 

Total revenues for the first quarter of 2019 decreased $755.0 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to a net $870.5 million decrease in marketing revenues. Revenues from the marketing of crude oil decreased $1.01 billion quarter-to-quarter primarily due to lower sales volumes.  Revenues from the marketing of petrochemicals increased a net $191.3 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to higher sales volumes, which accounted for a $393.9 million increase, partially offset by lower sales margins, which resulted in a $202.6 million decrease.

Revenues from midstream services for the first quarter of 2019 increased $115.5 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018.  Midstream service revenues from our pipeline assets increased $88.8 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to strong demand for transportation services in Texas and on the Appalachia-to-Texas Express (“ATEX”) pipeline.  NGL fractionation revenues increased $23.2 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to higher fractionation volumes at our Mont Belvieu NGL fractionation complex.

Operating costs and expenses

Total operating costs and expenses for the first quarter of 2019 decreased $1.20 billion when compared to the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to lower cost of sales attributable to our crude oil marketing activities. The cost of sales associated with our marketing of crude oil decreased $1.34 billion quarter-to-quarter primarily due to lower sales volumes, which accounted for an $809.4 million decrease, and lower purchase prices, which accounted for an additional $534.3 million decrease.

Other operating costs and expenses for the first quarter of 2019 increased a net $41.2 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018 attributable to higher maintenance and employee compensation costs.  Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense increased $56.6 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to assets we constructed and placed into full or limited service since the first quarter of 2018 (e.g., the propane dehydrogenation (“PDH”) facility, Shin Oak NGL Pipeline and Midland-to-ECHO 2 Pipeline System).  Non-cash asset impairment charges increased $3.9 million quarter-to-quarter.

General and administrative costs

General and administrative costs for the first quarter of 2019 decreased a net $0.8 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to higher legal and employee compensation costs.

Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates

Equity income from our unconsolidated affiliates for the first quarter of 2019 increased $38.9 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to an increase in earnings from our investments in crude oil pipelines.

Operating income

Operating income for the first quarter of 2019 increased $ 487.7 million when compared the first quarter of 2018 due to the previously described quarter-to-quarter changes in revenues, operating costs and expenses, general and administrative costs and equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates.

Interest expense

The following table presents the components of our consolidated interest expense for the periods indicated (dollars in millions):

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Interest charged on debt principal outstanding
 
$
307.5
   
$
292.0
 
Impact of interest rate hedging program, including related amortization (1)
   
(1.1
)
   
3.7
 
Interest costs capitalized in connection with construction projects (2)
   
(36.2
)
   
(58.2
)
Other (3)
   
7.0
     
14.6
 
Total
 
$
277.2
   
$
252.1
 
   
(1)       Amount presented for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 include $9.8 million and $7.2 million, respectively, of benefit from swaption premiums.
(2)       We capitalize interest costs incurred on funds used to construct property, plant and equipment while the asset is in its construction phase. Capitalized interest amounts fluctuate period-to-period based on the timing of when projects are placed into service, our capital investment levels and the interest rates charged on borrowings.
(3)      Primarily reflects facility commitment fees charged in connection with our revolving credit facilities and the amortization of debt issuance costs. Amount presented for the first quarter of 2018 includes $7.8 million of debt issuance costs that were written off in March 2018 in con nection with the redemption of junior subordinated notes.
 

Interest charged on debt principal outstanding, which is the primary driver of interest expense, increased a net $ 15.5 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to increased debt principal amounts outstanding during the first quarter of 2019, which accounted for a $ 17.8 million increase, partially offset by the effect of lower overall interest rates during the first quarter of 2019, which accounted for a $ 2.3 million decrease.  Our weighted-average debt principal balance for the first quarter of 2019 was $ 26.76 billion when compared to $25.24 billion for the first quarter of 2018.

In general, our debt principal balances have increased over time due to the partial debt financing of our capital investments. For additional information regarding our debt obligations, see Note 7   of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report.   For a discussion of our capital projects, see “Capital Investments” within this Part I, Item 2.

Change in fair value of Liquidity Option Agreement

Results for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 include $57.8 million and $7.5 million, respectively, of aggregate non-cash expense attributable to accretion and changes in management estimates regarding inputs to the valuation model.  Expense recognized for the first quarter of 2019 is primarily due to an approximate 1% decrease in the weighted-average cost of capital, which is used as the discount factor in determining the present value of the liability, since December 31, 2018.  For additional information regarding our liquidity option agreement, see Note 15   of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report.



Gain on step acquisition of unconsolidated affiliate

Upon our acquisition of the remaining 50% member interest in Delaware Basin Gas Processing LLC (“Delaware Processing”) in March 2018, our existing equity investment in Delaware Processing was remeasured to fair value resulting in the recognition of a non-cash $37.0 million gain.

Income taxes

Provision for income taxes primarily reflects our state tax obligations under the Revised Texas Franchise Tax (the “Texas Margin Tax”).   Our provision for income taxes for the first quarter of 2019 increased $ 7.2 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to increases in taxable margin and the Texas apportionment factor.   Our partnership is not subject to U.S. federal income tax; however, our partners are individually responsible for paying federal income tax on their share of our taxable income.

Business Segment Highlights

We evaluate segment performance based on our financial measure of gross operating margin.  Gross operating margin is an important performance measure of the core profitability of our operations and forms the basis of our internal financial reporting.  We believe that investors benefit from having access to the same financial measures that our management uses in evaluating segment results. 

The following table presents gross operating margin by segment and non-GAAP total gross operating margin for the periods indicated (dollars in millions):

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Gross operating margin by segment:
           
NGL Pipelines & Services
 
$
959.2
   
$
884.9
 
Crude Oil Pipelines & Services
   
662.3
     
220.0
 
Natural Gas Pipelines & Services
   
264.3
     
197.9
 
Petrochemical & Refined Products Services
   
242.6
     
271.9
 
Total segment gross operating margin (1)
   
2,128.4
     
1,574.7
 
Net adjustment for shipper make-up rights
   
5.3
     
11.5
 
Total gross operating margin (non-GAAP)
 
$
2,133.7
   
$
1,586.2
 
                 
(1) Within the context of this table, total segment gross operating margin represents a subtotal and corresponds to measures similarly titled within our business segment disclosures found in Note 10 of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report.
 

Total gross operating margin includes equity in the earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, but is exclusive of other income and expense transactions, income taxes, the cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles and extraordinary charges.  Total gross operating margin is presented on a 100% basis before any allocation of earnings to noncontrolling interests.  Our calculation of gross operating margin may or may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.  Segment gross operating margin for NGL Pipelines & Services and Crude Oil Pipelines & Services reflect adjustments for shipper make-up rights that are included in management’s evaluation of segment results.  However, these adjustments are excluded from non-GAAP total gross operating margin.


The GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to total gross operating margin is operating income.  For a discussion of operating income and its components, see the previous section titled “Income Statement Highlights” within this Part I, Item 2.  The following table presents a reconciliation of operating income to total gross operating margin for the periods indicated (dollars in millions):

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Operating income (GAAP)
 
$
1,626.2
   
$
1,138.5
 
Adjustments to reconcile operating income to total gross operating margin
   (addition or subtraction indicated by sign) :
               
Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense in operating costs and expenses
   
450.9
     
394.3
 
Asset impairment and related charges in operating costs and expenses
   
4.8
     
0.9
 
Net gains attributable to asset sales in operating costs and expenses
   
(0.4
)
   
(0.5
)
General and administrative costs
   
52.2
     
53.0
 
Total gross operating margin (non-GAAP)
 
$
2,133.7
   
$
1,586.2
 

Each of our business segments benefits from the supporting role of our marketing activities.  The main purpose of our marketing activities is to support the utilization and expansion of assets across our midstream energy asset network by increasing the volumes handled by such assets, which results in additional fee-based earnings for each business segment.  In performing these support roles, our marketing activities also seek to participate in supply and demand opportunities as a supplemental source of gross operating margin for the partnership.  The financial results of our marketing efforts fluctuate due to changes in volumes handled and overall market conditions, which are influenced by current and forward market prices for the products bought and sold.

Estimated Impact of Temporary Closure of and Traffic Restrictions on
    the Houston Ship Channel in First Quarter of 2019
On March 17, 2019, a fire occurred at a tank farm owned by a third party, Intercontinental Terminals Company (“ITC”), that is located on the Houston Ship Channel. The resulting fire lasted for several days and the channel was temporarily closed to regular ship and barge traffic for more than one week due to fire-related contamination of the waterway.  Once the issues were mitigated, traffic on the Houston Ship Channel returned to normal levels in early April 2019. The Houston Ship Channel also experienced several periods of delays and restrictions due to fog in the first quarter of 2019. We estimate that gross operating margin for the first quarter of 2019 was reduced by approximately $40 million related to the impact of these events; however, we expect to recognize substantially all of this gross operating margin in the second quarter of 2019 as delayed ships and barges are rescheduled.

NGL Pipelines & Service s

The following table presents segment gross operating margin and selected volumetric data for the NGL Pipelines & Services segment for the periods indicated (dollars in millions, volumes as noted):

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Segment gross operating margin:
           
Natural gas processing and related NGL marketing activities
 
$
292.7
   
$
248.5
 
NGL pipelines, storage and terminals
   
557.3
     
509.3
 
NGL fractionation
   
109.2
     
127.1
 
          Total
 
$
959.2
   
$
884.9
 
                 
Selected volumetric data:
               
Equity NGL production (MBPD) (1)
   
154
     
165
 
Fee-based natural gas processing (MMcf/d) (2)
   
5,299
     
4,364
 
NGL pipeline transportation volumes (MBPD)
   
3,436
     
3,287
 
NGL marine terminal volumes (MBPD)
   
540
     
575
 
NGL fractionation volumes (MBPD)
   
969
     
824
 
   
(1) Represents the NGL volumes we earn and take title to in connection with our processing activities.
(2) Volumes reported correspond to the revenue streams earned by our gas plants.
 

Natural gas processing and related NGL marketing activities
Gross operating margin from natural gas processing and related NGL marketing activities for the first quarter of 2019 increased $ 44.2 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018.  Gross operating margin from our NGL marketing activities increased a net $24.7 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to higher average sales margins.  Results from our marketing strategies that optimize our transportation and export activities increased $30.3 million and $6.5 million, respectively, quarter-to-quarter, partially offset by a $15.9 million decrease in earnings related to the optimization of our storage assets.

Gross operating margin from our Permian Basin natural gas processing plants increased $ 19.2 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to higher fee-based processing volumes, which accounted for a $16.8 million increase, and higher average sales margins, which accounted for an additional $3.9 million increase.  Fee-based processing volumes at our Permian Basin natural gas processing plants increased 517 MMcf/d quarter-to-quarter primarily due to our Orla Gas Processing Plant, which commenced operations in May 2018.  Gross operating margin from our South Texas natural gas processing plants increased $12.6 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to higher average processing margins (including the impact of hedging activities), which accounted for a $7.0 million increase, and higher deficiency and processing fees, which accounted for an additional $5.0 million increase. Fee-based natural gas processing volumes and equity NGL production at our South Texas plants decreased 174 MMcf/d and 12 MBPD, respectively.

On a combined basis, gross operating margin from our natural gas processing plants in Louisiana and Mississippi increased a net $4.2 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to higher equity NGL production volumes, which accounted for a $6.2 million increase, higher processing volumes, which accounted for an additional $5.7 million increase, partially offset by lower average processing margins, which accounted for a $4.9 million decrease. Equity NGL production volumes and natural gas fee-based processing volumes for these plants increased a combined 21 MBPD and 464 MMcf/d, respectively, quarter-to-quarter.

Gross operating margin from our Meeker, Pioneer and Chaco natural gas processing plants decreased $17.1 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to lower equity NGL production, which accounted for a $9.0 million decrease, lower deficiency fee revenues, which accounted for a $4.6 million decrease, and lower average processing margins (including the impact of hedging activities), which accounted for an additional $3.2 million decrease.  On a combined basis, fee-based natural gas processing volumes at these plants increased 140 MMcf/d and equity NGL production volumes decreased 22 MBPD quarter-to-quarter.

NGL pipelines, storage and terminals
Gross operating margin from our NGL pipelines, storage and terminal assets during the first quarter of 2019 increased  $48.0 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018.  Gross operating margin from our underground facilities at the Mont Belvieu hub increased $28.6 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to higher storage fee revenues, which accounted for a $22.1 million increase, and higher product handling fee revenues, which accounted for an additional $9.4 million increase.

The Shin Oak NGL Pipeline, which was placed into limited commercial service in February 2019, contributed $8.3 million to gross operating margin for the first quarter of 2019.  The Shin Oak NGL pipeline has been operating at near its current transportation capacity of 250 MBPD, which includes offloads from affiliate pipelines and 79 MBPD of direct tariff movements.  Gross operating margin from our ATEX pipeline increased $4.4 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to a 14 MBPD increase in transportation volumes. Gross operating margin from terminals connected to our Mid-America Pipeline System increased $4.4 million quarter-to-quarter due to increased demand for terminal services. Gross operating margin from our Morgan’s Point Ethane Export Terminal increased $3.9 million primarily due to higher loading volumes of 18 MBPD. Gross operating margin from our South Louisiana NGL Pipeline System increased $3.2 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to a 68 MBPD increase in transportation volumes.

Gross operating margin from EHT decreased $5.4 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to lower LPG exports, which decreased 49 MBPD.  Ship and barge traffic scheduled at EHT was adversely impacted by temporary closures and restrictions impacting the Houston Ship Channel during the first quarter of 2019.


NGL fractionation
Gross operating margin from NGL fractionation for the first quarter of 2019 decreased $17.9 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018.  Gross operating margin at our Hobbs NGL fractionator decreased $21.0 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to major maintenance activities completed in February 2019.  NGL fractionation volumes at Hobbs decreased 20 MBPD.

Gross operating margin from our Mont Belvieu NGL fractionation complex increased a net $4.1 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to higher fractionation volumes, which accounted for a $16.7 million increase, partially offset by higher operating costs, which accounted for a $12.3 million decrease.  NGL fractionation volumes at our Mont Belvieu NGL fractionation complex increased 120 MBPD (net to our interest), primarily due to the start-up of our ninth NGL fractionator in May 2018. Gross operating margin from our equity investment in Promix increased $1.7 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to higher fractionation volumes of 15 MBPD.  Our Tebone NGL fractionator, which was restarted in February 2019 in light of regional demand for fractionation services, contributed 18 MBPD of fractionation volumes to the first quarter of 2019 results.  Gross operating margin from Tebone for the first quarter of 2019 was a loss of $2.7 million due to start-up expenses.

Crude Oil Pipelines & Services

The following table presents segment gross operating margin and selected volumetric data for the Crude Oil Pipelines & Services segment for the periods indicated (dollars in millions, volumes as noted):

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Segment gross operating margin
 
$
662.3
   
$
220.0
 
                 
Selected volumetric data:
               
Crude oil pipeline transportation volumes (MBPD)
   
2,227
     
1,997
 
Crude oil marine terminal volumes (MBPD)
   
886
     
634
 

Gross operating margin from our Crude Oil Pipelines & Services segment for the first quarter of 2019 increased  $442.3 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018.

Gross operating margin from our Midland-to-ECHO 1 Pipeline System and related business activities increased $221.0 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to changes in non-cash mark-to-market earnings, which were a $67.2 million benefit in the first quarter of 2019 compared to a $114.0 million loss in the first quarter of 2018, and lower expenses, which accounted for a $28.9 million increase. Gross operating margin for the first quarter of 2018 was reduced by $24.2 million in connection with the expected allocation of pipeline earnings to Western Gas Partners, LP (“Western”) upon closing of their acquisition of a 20% ownership interest in Whitethorn Pipeline Company LLC (“Whitethorn”), which owns the majority of the Midland-to-ECHO 1 Pipeline System. Western acquired its interest in Whitethorn in June 2018.  Transportation volumes for the Midland-to-ECHO 1 Pipeline System increased 58 MBPD quarter-to-quarter.

The mark-to-market earnings attributable to the Midland-to-ECHO 1 Pipeline System are associated with the hedging of crude oil market price differentials (basis spreads) between the Midland and Houston area markets.  At March 31, 2019, these hedges, which were primarily entered into during 2017, serve to lock in a $2.75 per barrel positive margin on our anticipated purchases of crude oil at Midland and subsequent anticipated sales to customers in the Houston area for periods extending predominantly into 2019 and minimally through 2020. The volume hedged through 2020 varies from quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year; however, the hedge levels generally correspond to pipeline capacity currently expected to be available to us on the Midland-to-ECHO 1 Pipeline System as customer commitment volumes ramp up to peak levels.  The mark-to-market gain for the first quarter of 2019 reflects a decrease in the basis spread between the Midland and Houston markets since December 31, 2018 to an average of $4.51   per barrel through 2020 relative to our average hedged amount of $2.75   per barrel across these same periods (as of March 31, 2019).  When the forecasted physical receipts and deliveries of crude oil ultimately occur in the future, we will realize a physical gross margin at then-prevailing commodity price spreads; however the realized settlement of the associated financial hedges would convert that physical margin to the average $2.75   per barrel spread of the financial hedges.  The basis spread between the Midland and Houston markets continues to fluctuate.

For information regarding our commodity hedging activities, see Note 13   of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report.

Gross operating margin from other crude oil marketing activities increased $132.5 million primarily due to higher average sales margins, which accounted for an $83.6 million increase, and higher non-cash mark-to-market earnings, which accounted for an additional $48.1 million increase.  Non-cash mark-to-market earnings for this business was a gain of $32.6 million during the first quarter of 2019 compared to a loss of $15.5 million during the first quarter of 2018.  The higher crude oil marketing earnings relate to higher market price differentials for crude oil between the Permian Basin region, Cushing hub and Gulf Coast markets.

Gross operating margin from our West Texas System and equity investment in the Eagle Ford Crude Oil Pipeline System increased a combined $27.4 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to higher transportation volumes of 52 MBPD (net to our interest).  Gross operating margin from our Midland-to-ECHO 2 Pipeline System, which was in limited commercial service during the first quarter of 2019, was $17.4 million on transportation volumes of 147 MBPD.  Gross operating margin from our equity investment in the Seaway Pipeline increased $22.4 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to higher average transportation fees.  Lastly, gross operating margin from crude oil activities at EHT increased a net $9.6 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to higher export volumes of 326 MBPD.

Natural Gas Pipelines & Services

The following table presents segment gross operating margin and selected volumetric data for the Natural Gas Pipelines & Services segment for the periods indicated (dollars in millions, volumes as noted):

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Segment gross operating margin
 
$
264.3
   
$
197.9
 
                 
Selected volumetric data:
               
Natural gas pipeline transportation volumes (BBtus/d)
   
14,197
     
13,021
 

Gross operating margin from our Natural Gas Pipelines & Services segment for the first quarter of 2019 increased $66.4 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018.  Gross operating margin from our natural gas marketing activities increased $34.0 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to higher average sales margins, which accounted for a $25.2 million increase, and higher non-cash mark-to-market earnings, which accounted for an additional $5.4 million increase.

Gross operating margin from our Texas Intrastate System increased $23.2 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to higher capacity reservation fees.  Transportation volumes on our Texas Intrastate System increased 278 BBtus/d.  Gross operating margin from our Haynesville Gathering System increased $11.9 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to higher treating and other fee revenues, which accounted for a $7.6 million increase, and higher gathering volumes, which accounted for an additional $5.9 million increase.  Natural gas gathering volumes on the Haynesville Gathering System increased 392 BBtus/d quarter-to-quarter. Gross operating margin from our Permian Basin Gathering System increased $7.6 million primarily due to a 486 BBtus/d increase in natural gas gathering volumes, which accounted for a $6.4 million increase, and higher condensate sales, which accounted for an additional $3.1 million increase.

Gross operating margin from our San Juan Gathering System decreased $4.8 million primarily due to a 123 BBtus/d decrease in gathering volumes, which accounted for a $1.7 million decrease, and lower condensate sales, which accounted for an additional $1.3 million decrease.  Gross operating margin from our BTA Gathering System decreased $3.7 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to higher operating costs.




Petrochemical & Refined Products Services  

The following table presents segment gross operating margin and selected volumetric data for the Petrochemical & Refined Products Services segment for the periods indicated (dollars in millions, volumes as noted):

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Segment gross operating margin:
           
Propylene production and related marketing activities
 
$
102.3
   
$
129.4
 
Butane isomerization and related DIB operations
   
24.0
     
24.7
 
Octane enhancement and related operations
   
24.3
     
32.4
 
Refined products pipelines and related activities
   
81.9
     
80.9
 
Marine transportation and other
   
10.1
     
4.5
 
Total
 
$
242.6
   
$
271.9
 
 
               
Selected volumetric data:
               
Propylene production volumes (MBPD)
   
90
     
98
 
Butane isomerization volumes (MBPD)
   
111
     
113
 
Standalone DIB processing volumes (MBPD)
   
93
     
78
 
Octane additive and related plant production volumes (MBPD)
   
28
     
26
 
Pipeline transportation volumes, primarily refined products and
   petrochemicals (MBPD)
   
810
     
852
 
Refined products and petrochemical marine terminal volumes (MBPD)
   
338
     
370
 

Propylene production and related marketing activities
Gross operating margin from propylene production and related marketing activities for the first quarter of 2019 decreased $27.1 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018.  Gross operating margin from our Mont Belvieu propylene splitters decreased $50.7 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to lower average propylene sales margins, which accounted for a $33.4 million decrease, and lower average propylene fractionation fees, which accounted for an additional $14.9 million decrease.  Propylene production volumes from our splitter units decreased 14 MBPD quarter-to-quarter. Gross operating margin from our PDH facility, which completed its commissioning (or start up) phase and began full commercial operations in April 2018, increased $22.8 million quarter-to-quarter. Plant production for the PDH facility, which includes by-products, increased 6 MBPD quarter-to-quarter.

Butane isomerization and related DIB operations
Gross operating margin from butane isomerization and deisobutanizer (“DIB”) operations for the first quarter of 2019 decreased a net $0.7 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018.  Lower deficiency revenues on our Port Neches isobutane pipeline, which accounted for a $1.4 million decrease, were partially offset by higher Mont Belvieu DIB processing volumes of 15 MBPD, which accounted for a $0.7 million increase.

Octane enhancement and related operations
Gross operating margin from our octane enhancement facility and high purity isobutylene plant for the first quarter of 2019 decreased a net $8.1 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to lower plant sales volumes, which accounted for a $14.7 million decrease, partially offset by higher average sales margins, which accounted for a $7.8 million increase.

Refined products pipelines and related activities
Gross operating margin from refined products pipelines and related marketing activities for the first quarter of 2019 increased a net $1.0 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018. Gross operating margin from our refined products marine terminal at EHT increased a net $ 0.8 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to higher average terminaling fees, which accounted for a $5.0 million increase, partially offset by lower storage fees, which accounted for a $2.8 million decrease, and lower terminaling volumes of 19 MBPD, which accounted for a $1.1 million decrease.

Marine transportation and other
Gross operating margin from marine transportation for the first quarter of 2019 increased $5.8 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to higher marine vessel fees and utilization rates quarter-to-quarter.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

Based on current market conditions (as of the filing date of this quarterly report), we believe we will have sufficient liquidity, cash flow from operations and access to capital markets to fund our capital expenditures and working capital needs for the reasonably foreseeable future.  At March 31, 2019, we had $4.70   billion of consolidated liquidity, which was comprised of $4.60   billion of available borrowing capacity under EPO’s revolving credit facilities and $99.3   million of unrestricted cash on hand.

We may issue equity and debt securities to assist us in meeting our future funding and liquidity requirements, including those related to capital investments.  We have a universal shelf registration statement (the “2019 Shelf”) on file with the SEC which allows Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and EPO (each on a standalone basis) to issue an unlimited amount of equity and debt securities, respectively. The 2019 Shelf replaced our prior universal shelf registration statement, which was set to expire in May 2019.

Common Unit Repurchases under 2019 Buyback Program

In January 2019, the Board approved the 2019 Buyback Program, which authorized the partnership to repurchase up to $2.0 billion of our common units.  For additional information regarding the 2019 Buyback Program, see “Significant Recent Developments” within this Part I, Item 2.

We repurchased 1,852,392 common units under the 2019 Buyback Program during the three months ended March 31, 2019 for a total purchase price of $51.6 million, excluding commissions and fees.  At March 31, 2019, the remaining available capacity under the 2019 Buyback Program was $1.95 billion.

Consolidated Debt

The following table presents scheduled maturities of our consolidated debt obligations at March 31, 2019 for the periods indicated (dollars in millions):

 
       
Scheduled Maturities of Debt
 
 
 
Total
   
Remainder
of 2019
   
2020
   
2021
   
2022
   
2023
   
Thereafter
 
Commercial Paper Notes
 
$
1,395.0
   
$
1,395.0
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
--
 
Senior Notes
   
23,050.0
     
800.0
     
1,500.0
     
1,325.0
     
1,400.0
     
1,250.0
     
16,775.0
 
Junior Subordinated Notes
   
2,670.6
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
2,670.6
 
Total
 
$
27,115.6
   
$
2,195.0
   
$
1,500.0
   
$
1,325.0
   
$
1,400.0
   
$
1,250.0
   
$
19,445.6
 

For additional information regarding our debt agreements, see Note 7 of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report.

Credit Ratings

At May 8, 2019, the investment-grade credit ratings of EPO’s long-term senior unsecured debt securities were BBB+ from Standard and Poor’s, Baa1 from Moody’s and BBB+ from Fitch Ratings.  In addition, the credit ratings of EPO’s short-term senior unsecured debt securities were A-2 from Standard and Poor’s, P-2 from Moody’s and F-2 from Fitch Ratings.

EPO’s credit ratings reflect only the view of a rating agency and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any of our securities.  A credit rating can be revised upward or downward or withdrawn at any time by a rating agency, if it determines that circumstances warrant such a change.  A credit rating from one rating agency should be evaluated independently of credit ratings from other rating agencies.


Issuance of Common Units under DRIP and EUPP

We issued a combined 1,516,779 common units in the first quarter of 2019 in connection with our distribution reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) and employee unit purchase plan (“EUPP”).  In total, the net cash proceeds we received from these issuances was $42.7 million.  For additional information regarding our issuance of common units and related registration statements, see Note 8 of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report.

Cash Flows from Operating, Investing and Financing Activities

The following table summarizes our consolidated cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the periods indicated (dollars in millions).  For additional information regarding our cash flow amounts, please refer to the Unaudited Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows included under Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report.

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Net cash flows provided by operating activities
 
$
1,160.4
   
$
1,233.6
 
Cash used in investing activities
   
1,174.5
     
1,119.1
 
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
(288.5
)
   
30.8
 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities are largely dependent on earnings from our consolidated business activities. Changes in energy commodity prices may impact the demand for natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, petrochemical and refined products, which could impact sales of our products and the demand for our midstream services. Changes in demand for our products and services may be caused by other factors, including prevailing economic conditions, reduced demand by consumers for the end products made with hydrocarbon products, increased competition, adverse weather conditions and government regulations affecting prices and production levels.  We may also incur credit and price risk to the extent customers do not fulfill their obligations to us in connection with our marketing activities and long-term take-or-pay agreements. For a more complete discussion of these and other risk factors pertinent to our business, see Part I, Item 1A of the 2018 Form 10-K.

The following information highlights primary drivers of the quarter-to-quarter fluctuations in our consolidated cash flow amounts:

Operating activities
Net cash flows provided by operating activities for the first quarter of 2019 decreased a net $73.2 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to:

§
a $356.7 million decrease quarter-to-quarter primarily due to the timing of cash receipts and payments related to operations; partially offset by

§
a $252.0 million increase quarter-to-quarter resulting from higher partnership earnings in the first quarter of 2019 when compared to the first quarter of 2018 (after adjusting our $368.9 million increase in net income quarter-to-quarter for changes in the non-cash items identified on our Unaudited Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows); and

§
a $31.5 million increase quarter-to-quarter in cash distributions received on earnings from unconsolidated affiliates attributable to our investments in NGL and crude oil pipeline joint ventures.

For information regarding significant changes in our consolidated net income and underlying segment results, see “Results of Operations” within this Part I, Item 2.


Investing activities
Cash used for investing activities in the first quarter of 2019 increased a net $ 55.4 million when compared to the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to:

§
a $ 202.4 million increase quarter-to-quarter in expenditures for consolidated property, plant and equipment (see “Capital Investments” within this Part I, Item 2 for additional information); partially offset by

§
a $ 149.8 million decrease quarter-to-quarter in net cash used for business combinations.  We used $ 149.8 million in the first quarter of 2018 to acquire the remaining 50% equity interest in Delaware Processing.

Financing activities
Cash used in financing activities for the first quarter of 2019 increased a net $319.3   million when compared to the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to:

§
a net $145.9 million decrease quarter-to-quarter in net cash inflows from debt.  In the first quarter of 2019, we issued $1.4 billion principal amount of short-term notes under EPO’s commercial paper program, partially offset by the repayment of $700 million principal amount of Senior Notes N.  In the first quarter of 2018, we issued $2.7 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes and junior subordinated notes, partially offset by the repayment of $1.18 billion principal amount of short-term notes under EPO’s commercial paper program and the redemption of all $682.7 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of its Junior Subordinated Notes B;

§
a $134.3 million decrease quarter-to-quarter in net cash proceeds from the issuance of common units in connection with our DRIP and EUPP;

§
the use of $51.6 million in the first quarter of 2019 to acquire 1,852,392 common units under the 2019 Buyback Program;  and

§
a $ 31.9 million increase quarter-to-quarter in cash distributions paid to limited partners primarily due to an increase in the quarterly cash distribution rate per unit; partially offset by,

§
a $ 34.7 million increase quarter-to-quarter in cash contributions from noncontrolling interests.

Non-GAAP Cash Flow Measures

Distributable Cash Flow
Our partnership agreement requires us to make quarterly distributions to our unitholders of all available cash, after any cash reserves established by Enterprise GP in its sole discretion.  Cash reserves include those for the proper conduct of our business, including those for capital expenditures, debt service, working capital, operating expenses, common unit repurchases, commitments and contingencies and other amounts.  The retention of cash by the partnership allows us to reinvest in our growth and reduce our future reliance on the equity and debt capital markets.  

We measure available cash by reference to distributable cash flow (“DCF”), which is a non-GAAP cash flow measure.  DCF is an important financial measure for our limited partners since it serves as an indicator of our success in providing a cash return on investment.  Specifically, this financial measure indicates to investors whether or not we are generating cash flows at a level that can sustain our declared quarterly cash distributions.  DCF is also a quantitative standard used by the investment community with respect to publicly traded partnerships since the value of a partnership unit is, in part, measured by its yield, which is based on the amount of cash distributions a partnership can pay to a unitholder.  Our management compares the DCF we generate to the cash distributions we expect to pay our partners.  Using this metric, management computes our distribution coverage ratio.  Our calculation of DCF may or may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Based on the level of available cash each quarter, management proposes a quarterly cash distribution rate to the Board of Enterprise GP, which has sole authority in approving such matters.  Unlike several other master limited partnerships, our general partner has a non-economic ownership interest in us and is not entitled to receive any cash distributions from us based on incentive distribution rights or other equity interests.

Our use of DCF for the limited purposes described above and in this report is not a substitute for net cash flows provided by operating activities, which is the most comparable GAAP measure. For a discussion of net cash flows provided by operating activities, see the previous section titled “Cash Flow Statement Highlights” within this Part I, Item 2.

The following table summarizes our calculation of DCF for the periods indicated (dollars in millions):

 
 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Net income attributable to limited partners (GAAP) (1)
 
$
1,260.5
   
$
900.7
 
Adjustments to net income attributable to limited partners to derive DCF
   (addition or subtraction indicated by sign):
               
   Depreciation, amortization and accretion expenses
   
474.5
     
425.9
 
   Cash distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates (2)
   
143.5
     
122.4
 
   Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates
   
(154.6
)
   
(115.7
)
   Change in fair market value of derivative instruments
   
(96.3
)
   
136.9
 
   Change in fair value of Liquidity Option Agreement
   
57.8
     
7.5
 
   Gain on step acquisition of unconsolidated affiliate
   
--
     
(37.0
)
   Sustaining capital expenditures (3)
   
(61.6
)
   
(66.3
)
   Other, net
   
2.9
     
8.5
 
   Subtotal DCF, before proceeds from asset sales and monetization of interest rate
      derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges
 
$
1,626.7
   
$
1,382.9
 
   Proceeds from asset sales
   
1.7
     
1.1
 
   Monetization of interest rate derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges
   
--
     
1.5
 
   DCF (non-GAAP)
 
$
1,628.4
   
$
1,385.5
 
                 
Cash distributions paid to limited partners with respect to period
 
$
963.5
   
$
933.5
 
 
               
Cash distribution per unit declared by Enterprise GP with respect to period
 
$
0.4375
   
$
0.4275
 
 
               
Total DCF retained by partnership with respect to period (4)
 
$
664.9
   
$
452.0
 
 
               
Distribution coverage ratio (5)
   
1.7x

   
1.5x

   
(1) For a discussion of the primary drivers of changes in our comparative income statement amounts, see “Income Statements Highlights” within this Part I, Item 2.
(2) Reflects both distributions received on earnings from unconsolidated affiliates and those attributable to a return of capital from unconsolidated affiliates.
(3) Sustaining capital expenditures include cash payments and accruals applicable to the period.
(4) At the sole discretion of Enterprise GP, cash retained by the partnership with respect to each of these periods was primarily reinvested in growth capital projects. This retainage of cash substantially reduced our reliance on the equity capital markets to fund such expenditures.
(5) Distribution coverage ratio is determined by dividing DCF by total cash distributions paid to limited partners and in connection with distribution equivalent rights with respect to the period.
 

The following table presents a reconciliation of net cash flows provided by operating activities to non-GAAP DCF for the periods indicated (dollars in millions):

   
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Net cash flows provided by operating activities (GAAP)
 
$
1,160.4
   
$
1,233.6
 
Adjustments to reconcile net cash flows provided by operating activities to DCF
   (addition or subtraction indicated by sign):
               
      Net effect of changes in operating accounts
   
559.8
     
203.1
 
      Sustaining capital expenditures
   
(61.6
)
   
(66.3
)
      Other, net
   
(30.2
)
   
15.1
 
DCF (non-GAAP)
 
$
1,628.4
   
$
1,385.5
 


Free Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow (“FCF”), a non-GAAP financial measure, is a traditional cash flow metric that is widely used by a variety of investors and other participants in the financial community, as opposed to DCF, which is a cash flow measure primarily used by investors and others in evaluating master limited partnerships. In general, FCF is a measure of how much cash flow a business generates during a specified time period after accounting for all capital investments, including expenditures for growth and sustaining capital projects. By comparison, only sustaining capital expenditures are reflected in DCF.

We believe that FCF is important to traditional investors since it reflects the amount of cash available for reducing debt, investing in additional capital projects, paying distributions, common unit repurchases and similar matters.  Since business partners fund certain capital projects of our consolidated subsidiaries, our determination of FCF reflects the amount of cash we receive from noncontrolling interests, net of any distributions paid to such interests.  Our calculation of FCF may or may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Our use of FCF for the limited purposes described above and in this report is not a substitute for net cash flows provided by operating activities, which is the most comparable GAAP measure.

FCF fluctuates based on our earnings, the level of investing activities we undertake each period, and the timing of operating cash receipts and payments.  In addition to providing the quarterly amounts presented below, we also provide a calculation of aggregate FCF over the twelve months ended March 31, 2019 in order to measure FCF over a longer term. The following table summarizes our calculation of FCF for the periods indicated (dollars in millions):

   
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
   
For the Twelve
Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
 
Net cash flows provided by operating activities (GAAP)
 
$
1,160.4
   
$
1,233.6
   
$
6,053.1
 
Adjustments to net cash flows provided by operating activities to derive FCF
   (addition or subtraction indicated by sign):
                       
   Cash used in investing activities
   
(1,174.5
)
   
(1,119.1
)
   
(4,337.0
)
   Cash contributions from noncontrolling interests
   
34.8
     
0.1
     
272.8
 
   Cash distributions paid to noncontrolling interests
   
(18.0
)
   
(15.4
)
   
(84.2
)
FCF (non-GAAP)
 
$
2.7
   
$
99.2
   
$
1,904.7
 

For a discussion of primary drivers of our quarterly net cash flows provided by operating activities and cash used in investing activities, see “Cash Flows from Operating, Investing and Financing Activities” within this Part I, Item 2.

Capital Investments

We currently have $5.0 billion of growth capital projects scheduled to be completed by mid-2020 including:

§
the completion of joint venture-owned dock infrastructure in Corpus Christi designed to accommodate crude oil volumes (second quarter of 2019),

§
the third processing train at our Orla natural gas processing facility (second quarter of 2019),

§
expansion of our Front Range and Texas Express NGL pipelines (third quarter of 2019),

§
increase in LPG loading capacity at EHT (third quarter of 2019),

§
our isobutane dehydrogenation (“ iBDH”) facility (fourth quarter of 2019),

§
the Shin Oak NGL pipeline (full service expected in fourth quarter of 2019),

§
our ethylene export terminal (fourth quarter of 2019 through the fourth quarter of 2020),

§
our Mentone cryogenic natural gas processing plant (first quarter of 2020), and


§
two new NGL fractionators in Chambers County, Texas (“Frac X” in the fourth quarter of 2019 and “Frac XI” in the first half of 2020).

Based on information currently available, we expect our total capital investments for 2019 to approximate $3.8 billion to $4.2 billion, which reflects growth capital expenditures of $3.4 billion to $3.8 billion and $350 million for sustaining capital expenditures.

Our forecast of capital investments for 2019 is based on our announced strategic operating and growth plans (through the filing date of this quarterly report), which are dependent upon our ability to generate the required funds from either operating cash flows or other means, including borrowings under debt agreements, the issuance of additional equity and debt securities, and potential divestitures.  We may revise our forecast of capital investments due to factors beyond our control, such as adverse economic conditions, weather related issues and changes in supplier prices.  Furthermore, our forecast of capital investments may change as a result of decisions made by management at a later date, which may include unforeseen acquisition opportunities.

Our success in raising capital, including partnering with other companies to share costs and risks, continues to be a significant factor in determining how much capital we can invest.  We believe our access to capital resources is sufficient to meet the demands of our current and future growth needs and, although we expect to make the forecast capital expenditures noted above, we may adjust the timing and amounts of projected expenditures in response to changes in capital market conditions.

The following table summarizes the primary elements of our capital investments for the periods indicated (dollars in millions):

 
 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Capital investments for property, plant and equipment: (1)
           
   Growth capital projects (2)
 
$
1,077.4
   
$
873.3
 
   Sustaining capital projects (3)
   
71.5
     
73.2
 
   Total
 
$
1,148.9
   
$
946.5
 
                 
Cash used for business combinations, net
 
$
--
   
$
149.8
 
                 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
 
$
29.1
   
$
37.9
 
   
( 1)       Growth and sustaining capital amounts presented in the table above are presented on a cash basis.
(2)       Growth capital projects either (a) result in new sources of cash flow due to enhancements of or additions to existing assets (e.g., additional revenue streams, cost savings resulting from debottlenecking of a facility, etc.) or (b) expand our asset base through construction of new facilities that will generate additional revenue streams and cash flows.
(3)       Sus t aining capital expenditures are capital expenditures (as defined by GAAP) resulting from improvements to existing assets. Such expenditures serve to maintain existing operations but do not generate additional revenues or result in significant cost savings.
 

Fluctuations in our spending for growth capital projects and investments in unconsolidated affiliates are explained in large part by increases or decreases in spending on major expansion projects.  Our most significant growth capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2019 involved projects to support crude oil, natural gas and NGL production from the Permian Basin, export activities at our Gulf Coast terminals and spending on our iBDH unit.  Fluctuations in spending for sustaining capital projects are explained in large part by the timing and cost of pipeline integrity and similar projects.

Comparison of Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 with Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

Investments in growth capital projects at our Mont Belvieu complex increased $149.7 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to increased expenditures at our iBDH unit, which accounted for a $126.4 million increase, and Frac X and Frac XI, which accounted for an additional $118.0 million increase, partially offset by lower expenditures at our PDH facility and ninth Mont Belvieu area NGL fractionator (“Frac IX”), which accounted for a combined $115.8 million decrease.  Our PDH facility and Frac IX were placed into service during the second quarter of 2018.

Our growth capital investments in support of Permian Basin production increased $70.4 million quarter-to-quarter primarily due to increased expenditures for our Shin Oak NGL Pipeline, which accounted for a $109.5 million increase, and the conversion of a portion of our Seminole NGL Pipeline system to crude oil service (the Midland-to-ECHO 2 Pipeline System), which accounted for an additional $62.1 million increase, partially offset by lower expenditures at our Orla natural gas processing facility, which accounted for a $100.8 million decrease.

Investments in our ethylene export terminal and related assets increased $63.1 million quarter-to-quarter.

Net cash used for business combinations in the first quarter of 2018 reflects our acquisition of the remaining 50% member interest in Delaware Processing in March 2018.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

A discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates is included in our 2018 Form 10-K.  The following types of estimates, in our opinion, are subjective in nature, require the exercise of professional judgment and involve complex analysis:

§
depreciation methods and estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment;

§
measuring recoverability of long-lived assets and equity method investments;

§
amortization methods and estimated useful lives of qualifying intangible assets;

§
methods we employ to measure the fair value of goodwill; and

§
revenue recognition policies and the use of estimates for revenue and expenses.

When used to prepare our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the foregoing types of estimates are based on our current knowledge and understanding of the underlying facts and circumstances.  Such estimates may be revised as a result of changes in the underlying facts and circumstances.  Subsequent changes in these estimates may have a significant impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Other Items

Contractual Obligations

The principal amount of our consolidated debt obligations were $27.12 billion at March 31, 2019 compared to $26.42 billion at December 31, 2018.  For information regarding the scheduled maturities of such debt, see “Liquidity and Capital Resources – Consolidated Debt” within this Part I, Item 2.  See Note 7 of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements under Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report for information regarding our consolidated debt obligations.

During the first quarter of 2019, we entered into additional long-term purchase commitments for NGLs with third party suppliers.  On a combined basis, these new agreements increased our estimated long-term purchase obligations by $3.2 billion, with $1.1 billion committed over the next five years and $2.1 billion thereafter.  At March 31, 2019, our estimated long-term purchase obligations totaled $13.5 billion after reflecting the agreements added in the first quarter of 2019 and those commitments that expired during the quarter.  At December 31, 2018, our estimated long-term purchase obligations totaled $10.8 billion.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably expected to have a material current or future effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.


Recent Accounting Developments

For information regarding recent changes in our accounting for leases, see Note 2 of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report.

Related Party Transactions

For information regarding our related party transactions, see Note 14 of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report.


ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
ABOUT MARKET RISK.

General

In the normal course of our business operations, we are exposed to certain risks, including changes in interest rates and commodity prices.  In order to manage risks associated with assets, liabilities and certain anticipated future transactions, we use derivative instruments such as futures, forward contracts, swaps and other instruments with similar characteristics.  Substantially all of our derivatives are used for non-trading activities.

We assess the risk associated with each of our derivative instrument portfolios using a sensitivity analysis model.  This approach measures the change in fair value of the derivative instrument portfolio based on a hypothetical 10% change in the underlying interest rates or quoted market prices on a particular day.  In addition to these variables, the fair value of each portfolio is influenced by changes in the notional amounts of the instruments outstanding and the discount rates used to determine the present values.  The sensitivity analysis approach does not reflect the impact that the same hypothetical price movement would have on the hedged exposures to which they relate.  Therefore, the impact on the fair value of a derivative instrument resulting from a change in interest rates or quoted market prices (as applicable) would normally be offset by a corresponding gain or loss on the hedged debt instrument, inventory value or forecasted transaction assuming:

§
the derivative instrument functions effectively as a hedge of the underlying risk;

§
the derivative instrument is not closed out in advance of its expected term; and

§
the hedged forecasted transaction occurs within the expected time period.

We routinely review the effectiveness of our derivative instrument portfolios in light of current market conditions.  Accordingly, the nature and volume of our derivative instruments may change depending on the specific exposure being managed.

See Note 13 of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report for additional information regarding our derivative instruments and hedging activities.


Commodity Hedging Activities

The prices of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, petrochemicals and refined products are subject to fluctuations in response to changes in supply and demand, market conditions and a variety of additional factors that are beyond our control.  In order to manage such price risks, we enter into commodity derivative instruments such as physical forward contracts, futures contracts, fixed-for-float swaps, basis swaps and option contracts.

The following table summarizes our portfolio of commodity derivative instruments outstanding at March 31, 2019 (volume measures as noted):

 
Volume (1)
Accounting
Derivative Purpose
Current (2)
Long-Term (2)
Treatment
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
     
Natural gas processing:
     
Forecasted natural gas purchases for plant thermal reduction (billion cubic feet (“Bcf”))
14.4
n/a
Cash flow hedge
Forecasted sales of NGLs (million barrels (“MMBbls”))
3.5
n/a
Cash flow hedge
Octane enhancement:
     
Forecasted purchase of NGLs (MMBbls)
1.7
n/a
Cash flow hedge
Forecasted sales of octane enhancement products (MMBbls)
2.5
n/a
Cash flow hedge
Natural gas marketing:
     
Natural gas storage inventory management activities (Bcf)
1.5
n/a
Fair value hedge
NGL marketing:
     
Forecasted purchases of NGLs and related hydrocarbon products (MMBbls)
51.6
3.3
Cash flow hedge
Forecasted sales of NGLs and related hydrocarbon products (MMBbls)
56.1
1.1
Cash flow hedge
NGLs inventory management activities (MMBbls)
0.9
n/a
Fair value hedge
Refined products marketing:
 
   
Forecasted purchase of refined products (MMBbls)
0.8
n/a
Cash flow hedge
Forecasted sales of refined products (MMBbls)
1.0
n/a
Cash flow hedge
Refined products inventory management activities (MMBbls)
0.2
n/a
Fair value hedge
Crude oil marketing:
   
 
Forecasted purchases of crude oil (MMBbls)
23.8
1.9
Cash flow hedge
Forecasted sales of crude oil (MMBbls)
25.5
1.9
Cash flow hedge
Propylene marketing:
     
Forecasted sales of NGLs for propylene marketing activities (MMBbls)
0.3
n/a
Cash flow hedge
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
     
Natural gas risk management activities (Bcf) (3,4)
58.2
0.1
Mark-to-market
NGL risk management activities (MMBbls) (4)
4.5
n/a
Mark-to-market
Refined products risk management activities (MMBbls) (4)
1.3
n/a
Mark-to-market
Crude oil risk management activities (MMBbls) (4)
36.4
2.4
Mark-to-market
 
(1)   Volume for derivatives designated as hedging instruments reflects the total amount of volumes hedged whereas volume for derivatives not designated as hedging instruments reflects the absolute value of derivative notional volumes.
(2)   The maximum term for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, derivatives designated as fair value hedges and derivatives not designated as hedging instruments is December 2020, December 2019 and December 2020, respectively.
(3)   Current volumes include 14.0 Bcf of physical derivative instruments that are predominantly priced at a market-based index plus a premium or minus a discount related to location differences.
(4)   Reflects the use of derivative instruments to manage risks associated with transportation, processing and storage assets.

At March 31, 2019, our predominant commodity hedging strategies consisted of (i) hedging anticipated future purchases and sales of commodity products associated with transportation, storage and blending activities, (ii) hedging natural gas processing margins and (iii) hedging the fair value of commodity products held in inventory.  


Sensitivity Analysis

The following tables show the effect of hypothetical price movements on the estimated fair values of our principal commodity derivative instrument portfolios at the dates indicated (dollars in millions).

The fair value information presented in the sensitivity analysis tables excludes the impact of applying Chicago Mercantile Exchange (“CME”) Rule 814, which deems that financial instruments cleared by the CME are settled daily in connection with variation margin payments.  As a result of this exchange rule, CME-related derivatives are considered to have no fair value at the balance sheet date for financial reporting purposes; however, the derivatives remain outstanding and subject to future commodity price fluctuations until they are settled in accordance with their contractual terms. Derivative transactions cleared on exchanges other than the CME (e.g., the Intercontinental Exchange or ICE) continue to be reported on a gross basis.

Natural gas marketing portfolio
 
  
Portfolio Fair Value at
 
Scenario
Resulting
Classification
December 31,
2018
 
March 31,
2019
 
April 17,
2019
 
Fair value assuming no change in underlying commodity prices
Asset (Liability)
 
$
7.8
   
$
0.2
   
$
2.0
 
Fair value assuming 10% increase in underlying commodity prices
Asset (Liability)
   
8.0
     
(0.2
)
   
1.9
 
Fair value assuming 10% decrease in underlying commodity prices
Asset (Liability)
   
7.7
     
0.6
     
2.2
 

NGL and refined products marketing, natural gas processing and octane enhancement portfolio
 
  
Portfolio Fair Value at
 
Scenario
Resulting
Classification
December 31,
2018
 
March 31,
2019
 
April 17,
2019
 
Fair value assuming no change in underlying commodity prices
Asset (Liability)
 
$
77.5
   
$
57.8
   
$
56.4
 
Fair value assuming 10% increase in underlying commodity prices
Asset (Liability)
   
56.2
     
44.4
     
36.1
 
Fair value assuming 10% decrease in underlying commodity prices
Asset (Liability)
   
98.9
     
71.3
     
76.8
 

Crude oil marketing portfolio
 
  
Portfolio Fair Value at
 
Scenario
Resulting
Classification
December 31,
2018
 
March 31,
2019
 
April 17,
2019
 
Fair value assuming no change in underlying commodity prices
Asset (Liability)
 
$
(26.5
)
 
$
7.3
   
$
(57.5
)
Fair value assuming 10% increase in underlying commodity prices
Asset (Liability)
   
(88.6
)
   
(33.2
)
   
(109.7
)
Fair value assuming 10% decrease in underlying commodity prices
Asset (Liability)
   
35.6
     
47.8
     
(5.4
)

The fair value of our crude oil marketing portfolio decreased since March 31, 2019 primarily due to higher crude oil prices.

Interest Rate Hedging Activities

We may utilize interest rate swaps, forward starting swaps and similar derivative instruments to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates charged on borrowings under certain consolidated debt agreements.  This strategy may be used in controlling our overall cost of capital associated with such borrowings.  The composition of our derivative instrument portfolios may change depending on our hedging requirements. We have no interest rate hedging instruments outstanding as of the filing date of this quarterly report.








ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, our management carried out an evaluation, with the participation of (i) A. James Teague, our general partner’s Chief Executive Officer and (ii) W. Randall Fowler, our general partner’s President and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Mr. Teague is our principal executive officer and Mr. Fowler is our principal financial officer.  Based on this evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, Messrs. Teague and Fowler concluded:


(i)
that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosures; and


(ii)
that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) during the first quarter of 2019, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting. 

Section 302 and 906 Certifications

The required certifications of Messrs. Teague and Fowler under Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are included as exhibits to this quarterly report (see Exhibits 31 and 32 under Part II, Item 6 of this quarterly report).


PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

As part of our normal business activities, we may be named as defendants in litigation and legal proceedings, including those arising from regulatory and environmental matters.  Although we are insured against various risks to the extent we believe it is prudent, there is no assurance that the nature and amount of such insurance will be adequate, in every case, to indemnify us against liabilities arising from future legal proceedings.  We will vigorously defend the partnership in litigation matters.

For additional information regarding our litigation matters, see “Litigation” under Note 15 of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report, which subsection is incorporated by reference into this Part II, Item 1.


ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS.

An investment in our securities involves certain risks. Security holders and potential investors in our securities should carefully consider the risks described under “Risk Factors” set forth in Part I, Item 1A of our 2018 Form 10-K, in addition to other information in such annual report.  The risk factors set forth in our 2018 Form 10-K are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any written or oral forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf.


ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table summarizes our equity repurchase activity during the first quarter of 2019:

Period
 
Total Number
of Units
Purchased
   
Average
Price Paid
per Unit
   
Total
Number
Of Units
Purchased
as Part of
2019 Buyback
Program
   
Remaining
Dollar Amount
of Units
That May
Be Purchased
Under the 2019
Buyback
Program
($ thousands)
 
2019 Buyback Program:
                       
   January 2019 (1)
   
--
     
--
     
--
   
$
2,000,000
 
   February 2019
   
431,371
   
$
27.72
     
431,371
   
$
1,988,042
 
   March 2019
   
1,421,021
   
$
27.86
     
1,852,392
   
$
1,948,466
 
Vesting of phantom unit awards:
                               
   January 2019 (2)
   
3,161
   
$
27.12
     
n/a
     
n/a
 
   February 2019 (3)
   
1,015,802
   
$
28.54
     
n/a
     
n/a
 
   March 2019
   
--
     
--
     
n/a
     
n/a
 
   
(1) In January 2019, we announced the 2019 Buyback Program, which authorized the repurchase of up to $2 billion of our common units. See “Significant Recent Developments” under Part I, Item 2 of this quarterly report for additional information. The repurchased units were cancelled immediately upon acquisition.
(2) Of the 8,000 phantom unit awards that vested in January 2019 and converted to common units, 3,161 units were sold back to us by employees to cover related withholding tax requirements. These repurchases are not part of any announced program. We cancelled these units immediately upon acquisition.
(3) Of the 3,390,583 phantom unit awards that vested in February 2019 and converted to common units, 1,015,802 units were sold back to us by employees to cover related withholding tax requirements. These repurchases are not part of any announced program. We cancelled these units immediately upon acquisition.
 


ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

None.


ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

Not applicable.


ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION.

None.



ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS .


Exhibit
Number
Exhibit*
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13



2.14
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4



4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
 
4.15
4.16
4.17
4.18



4.19
4.20
4.21
4.22
4.23
4.24
4.25
4.26
4.27
4.28
4.29
4.30
4.31
4.32
4.33



4.34
4.35
4.36
4.37
4.38
4.39
4.40
4.41
4.42
4.43
4.44
4.45
4.46
4.47
4.48
4.49
4.50
4.51



4.52
4.53
4.54
4.55
4.56
4.57
4.58
4.59
4.60
4.61
4.62
4.63
4.64
4.65
4.66
4.67
4.68
4.69
4.70
4.71
4.72
4.73
4.74
4.75
4.76
4.77
4.78
4.79
4.80
4.81
4.82



4.83
4.84
4.85
4.86
10.1***
10.2***
10.3***
10.4***
31.1#
31.2#
32.1#
32.2#


*
With respect to any exhibits incorporated by reference to any Exchange Act filings, the Commission file numbers for Enterprise Products Partners L.P., Enterprise GP Holdings L.P, TEPPCO Partners, L.P. and TE Products Pipeline Company, LLC are 1-14323, 1-32610, 1-10403 and 1-13603, respectively.
***
Identifies management contract and compensatory plan arrangements.
#
Filed with this report.


SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on May 8, 2019.

   
ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
 
   
By:
Enterprise Products Holdings LLC, as General Partner
     
   
By:
/s/ R. Daniel Boss
   
Name:
R. Daniel Boss
   
Title:
Senior Vice President – Accounting and Risk Control
of the General Partner
       
   
By:
/s/ Michael W. Hanson
   
Name:
Michael W. Hanson
   
Title:
Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer
of the General Partner











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