MPLX LP reports record second-quarter 2018 financial results

FINDLAY, Ohio, July 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

    --  Reported second-quarter net income of $453 million and adjusted EBITDA
        of $867 million, which provided 1.36x distribution coverage and resulted
        in 3.7x leverage
    --  Gathering & Processing segment income from operations of $174 million
        and adjusted EBITDA of $341 million driven by record gathered,
        processed, and fractionated volumes
    --  Logistics & Storage segment income from operations of $434 million and
        adjusted EBITDA of $526 million driven by dropdowns and strong results
        from the underlying base business
    --  Commenced operations of Majorsville 7 in the Marcellus and Omega in the
        STACK
    --  Acquired an equity interest in the Agua Blanca natural gas pipeline in
        Texas
    --  Announced a new 200 million cubic feet per day plant in the Delaware
        Basin, called Torñado

MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) today reported record second-quarter 2018 net income attributable to MPLX of $453 million compared with $190 million in the second quarter of 2017. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) was $867 million compared with $474 million in the second quarter of 2017. The year-over-year EBITDA increases in the Logistics and Storage (L&S) and Gathering and Processing (G&P) segments were driven by dropdowns in the L&S segment and strong base business performance in both segments. Logistics and Storage (L&S) reported segment adjusted EBITDA of $526 million for the quarter, up $342 million versus second quarter of last year. Gathering and Processing (G&P) reported segment adjusted EBITDA of $341 million for the quarter, up $51 million on a year-over-year basis.

During the quarter, the company generated $840 million in net cash provided by operating activities and distributable cash flow of $695 million, which provided 1.36x coverage and resulted in 3.7x leverage. Consistent with its self-funding strategy, the partnership did not issue public equity during the second quarter. MPLX also announced its 22(nd) consecutive distribution increase to $0.6275 per common unit and affirmed its 2018 distribution growth guidance of 10 percent.

"This was another impressive quarter for our midstream business," said Gary R. Heminger, chairman and chief executive officer. "Our team continued to grow the business both by increasing utilization of existing assets as well as executing a robust organic growth plan. The opportunity set remains extensive in the regions where we operate and we are encouraged by industry volume forecasts and the growth prospects in both the Northeast and the Permian basins."

Heminger further commented, "As we assess our opportunities, we maintain our commitment to a self-funding base business model with an emphasis toward higher coverage and lower leverage, as we believe this approach will help us to create long-term sustainable shareholder value."

Financial Highlights


                                                                                                                      Three Months Ended                   Six Months Ended
                                                                                                                            June 30                             June 30

    (In millions, except per unit and ratio data)                                                                    2018                   2017                   2018                    2017
    --------------------------------------------                                                                     ----                   ----                   ----                    ----

    Net income attributable to MPLX                                                                                 $453                             $190                            $874                 $340

    Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX(a)                                                                           867                              474                           1,627                  897

    Net cash provided by operating activities                                                                      840                              467                           1,290                  844

    Distributable cash flow ("DCF")(a)                                                                             695                              387                           1,314                  741

    Distribution per common unit(b)                                                                             0.6275                           0.5625                          1.2450               1.1025

    Distribution coverage ratio(c)                                                                      1.36x                            1.26x                             1.33x                1.27x

    Growth capital expenditures(d)                                                                                 431                              370                             901                  728


    (a)    Non-GAAP measure calculated before the distribution to preferred units. See reconciliation below.

    (b)    Distributions declared by the board of directors of MPLX's general partner.

    (c)    Non-GAAP measure. See calculation below.

    (d)    Excludes non-affiliated joint-venture (JV) members' share of capital expenditures. See capital expenditures table below.

Logistics & Storage

L&S segment income from operations and adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2018 increased compared with the same period in 2017. The increase was primarily due to dropdowns from our sponsor of the refining logistics assets and the reliable fuels distribution service business as well as the continued solid performance of the segment including record pipeline throughput.

Total pipeline throughputs were 3.39 million barrels per day in the second quarter, an increase of 10 percent versus the same quarter last year. The average tariff rate was $0.64 per barrel for the quarter. Terminal throughput was 1.49 million barrels per day for the quarter which is consistent with the prior year. During the quarter, MPLX expanded its marine fleet by 12 barges, which is a 5 percent increase in the overall fleet size.

MPLX continued to execute its organic growth plan for the L&S segment. The partnership completed its major expansion work on the Ozark and Wood River-to-Patoka pipeline systems. The available capacity of these systems is now 345 thousand barrels per day (mbpd). Additional work is expected to be completed in the third quarter, which will allow capacity to increase to 360 mbpd. Both projects create additional fee-based revenue for MPLX while providing logistics solutions to MPC and other market participants.

Gathering & Processing

G&P segment income from operations and segment adjusted EBITDA increased for the second quarter of 2018 compared with the same period in 2017. The increase was primarily due to increased gathered, processed and fractionated volumes.

    --  Gathered volumes: 4.3 billion cubic feet per day in the second quarter
        of 2018, a 29 percent increase versus the second quarter of 2017
    --  Processed volumes: 6.9 billion cubic feet per day in the second quarter
        of 2018, a 9 percent increase versus the second quarter of 2017
    --  Fractionated volumes: 439,000 barrels per day in the second quarter of
        2018, a 13 percent increase versus the second quarter of 2017

Regionally, the Marcellus/Utica continued its solid growth trajectory. Gathered volumes averaged 2.8 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) for the quarter, a 46 percent increase versus the second quarter of 2017, driven primarily by higher Utica dry-gas volumes. Processed volumes averaged 5.2 bcf/d, a 10 percent increase versus the second quarter of 2017 as volumes at the recently completed Sherwood 9 and Houston 1 plants ramped during the quarter. Fractionated volumes averaged 407,000 barrels per day, a 16 percent increase versus the second quarter of 2017. The increase was primarily the result of higher utilization at the Hopedale Complex.

To support additional growth in the Northeast, MPLX commenced operations of the 200-million-cubic-feet-per-day (mmcf/d) Majorsville 7 gas processing plant in July. MPLX also expects to add 600 million cubic feet per day of incremental processing capacity and 100,000 barrels per day of additional fractionation capacity in the Marcellus by the end of 2018.

In the Southwest, gathered volumes were 1.5 bcf/d for the second quarter, a 6 percent increase versus the second quarter of 2017. Processed volumes averaged 1.4 bcf/d for the quarter, an 8 percent increase versus the second quarter of 2017, as volumes continued to ramp at the recently completed Argo plant in the Delaware Basin. Also, in the STACK shale play in Oklahoma, MPLX commenced operations of the 75 mmcf/d Omega gas processing plant in early July.

The partnership continues to expand its footprint in the Southwest. MPLX executed an agreement to acquire an equity interest in the Agua Blanca gas pipeline running from Orla, Texas, to Waha, Texas. Additionally, in the Delaware Basin, the partnership plans to build a new 200 mmcf/d gas processing plant called Torñado in Loving County, Texas.



    (In millions)                                                      Three Months Ended           Six Months Ended
                                                                             June 30                     June 30
    ---

    Segment adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP                 2018                  2017                    2018      2017
    (unaudited)


    Logistics and Storage(a)                                       $526                        $184                    $963      $326

    Gathering and Processing(a)                                    $341                        $290                    $664      $571


    (a)    Non-GAAP measure. See reconciliation below for details.

Financial Position and Liquidity

As of June 30, MPLX had $3 million in cash, approximately $2.2 billion available through its bank revolving credit facility expiring in July 2022, and $888 million available through its credit facility with MPC.

The partnership's $3.1 billion of available liquidity at the end of the second quarter, its distribution coverage, and its access to the capital markets should provide it with sufficient flexibility to meet its day-to-day operational needs and continue investing in organic growth opportunities. The partnership's leverage ratio was 3.7x times at June 30, 2018. MPLX remains committed to maintaining an investment-grade credit profile and self-funding strategy for its organic growth capital needs.

Conference Call

At 11 a.m. EDT today, MPLX will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss the reported results and provide an update on operations. Interested parties may listen to the conference call by dialing 1-888-606-5719 (confirmation number 6033306) or by visiting MPLX's website at http://www.mplx.com and clicking on the "2018 Second-Quarter Financial Results" link in the "News & Headlines" section. Replays of the conference call will be available on MPLX's website through Thursday, August 9. Investor-related material will also be available online prior to the conference call and webcast at http://ir.mplx.com.

About MPLX LP

MPLX is a diversified, growth-oriented master limited partnership formed in 2012 by Marathon Petroleum Corporation to own, operate, develop and acquire midstream energy infrastructure assets. MPLX is engaged in the gathering, processing and transportation of natural gas; the gathering, transportation, fractionation, storage and marketing of NGLs; the transportation, storage and distribution of crude oil and refined petroleum products; and the refining logistics and fuels distributions services through a marine fleet and approximately 10,000 miles of crude oil and light product pipelines. Headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, MPLX's assets consist of a network of crude oil and products pipelines and supporting assets, including storage facilities (tank farms) located in the Midwest and Gulf Coast regions of the United States; 62 light-product terminals with approximately 24 million barrels of storage capacity; an inland marine business; storage caverns with approximately 2.8 million barrels of storage capacity; a barge dock facility with approximately 80,000 barrels per day of crude oil and product throughput capacity; tanks with storage capacity of approximately 56 million barrels as well as refinery docks, loading racks and associated piping; and gathering and processing assets that include approximately 5.9 billion cubic feet per day of gathering capacity, 8.7 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas processing capacity and 610,000 barrels per day of fractionation capacity.

Non-GAAP references

In addition to our financial information presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), management utilizes additional non-GAAP measures to facilitate comparisons of past performance and future periods. This press release and supporting schedules include the non-GAAP measures adjusted EBITDA (including segment adjusted EBITDA), distributable cash flow (DCF) and distribution coverage ratio. The amount of adjusted EBITDA and DCF generated is considered by the board of directors of our general partner in approving the Partnership's cash distribution. Adjusted EBITDA and DCF should not be considered separately from or as a substitute for net income, income from operations, or cash flow as reflected in our financial statements. The GAAP measures most directly comparable to adjusted EBITDA and DCF are net income and net cash provided by operating activities. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income adjusted for (i) depreciation and amortization; (ii) provision for income taxes; (iii) amortization of deferred financing costs; (iv) non-cash equity-based compensation; (v) net interest and other financial costs; (vi) income from equity method investments; (vii) distributions and adjustments related to equity method investments; (viii) unrealized derivative gains and losses; (ix) acquisition costs; (x) noncontrolling interest and (xi) other adjustments as deemed necessary. In general, we define DCF as adjusted EBITDA adjusted for (i) deferred revenue impacts; (ii) net interest and other financial costs; (iii) maintenance capital expenditures; (iv) equity method investment capital expenditures paid out; and (v) other non-cash items.

The Partnership makes a distinction between realized or unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, we record changes in the fair value of the derivative as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, we reverse the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss and record the realized gain or loss of the contract.

Adjusted EBITDA is a financial performance measure used by management, industry analysts, investors, lenders, and rating agencies to assess the financial performance and operating results of our ongoing business operations. Additionally, we believe adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors for trending, analyzing and benchmarking our operating results from period to period as compared to other companies that may have different financing and capital structures.

DCF is a financial performance measure used by management as a key component in the determination of cash distributions paid to unitholders. We believe DCF is an important financial measure for unitholders as an indicator of cash return on investment and to evaluate whether the partnership is generating sufficient cash flow to support quarterly distributions. In addition, DCF is commonly used by the investment community because the market value of publicly traded partnerships is based, in part, on DCF and cash distributions paid to unitholders.

Distribution coverage ratio is a financial performance measure used by management to reflect the relationship between the partnership's financial operating performance and cash distribution capability. We define the distribution coverage ratio as the ratio of DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders to total GP and LP distribution declared.

Forward-looking statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws regarding MPLX LP ("MPLX") and Marathon Petroleum Corporation ("MPC"). These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, expectations, estimates and projections concerning the business and operations of MPLX and MPC, including strategic initiatives and our value creation plans. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "design," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "goal," "guidance," "imply," "intend," "objective," "opportunity," "outlook," "plan," "position," "pursue," "prospective," "predict," "project," "potential," "seek," "strategy," "target," "could," "may," "should," "would," "will" or other similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the companies' control and are difficult to predict. Factors that could cause MPLX's actual results to differ materially from those implied in the forward-looking statements include: negative capital market conditions, including an increase of the current yield on common units, adversely affecting MPLX's ability to meet its distribution growth guidance; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives related to the strategic initiatives discussed herein and other proposed transactions; adverse changes in laws including with respect to tax and regulatory matters; the adequacy of MPLX's capital resources and liquidity, including, but not limited to, availability of sufficient cash flow to pay distributions and access to debt on commercially reasonable terms, and the ability to successfully execute its business plans, growth strategy and self-funding model; the timing and extent of changes in commodity prices and demand for crude oil, refined products, feedstocks or other hydrocarbon-based products; continued/further volatility in and/or degradation of market and industry conditions; changes to the expected construction costs and timing of projects; completion of midstream infrastructure by competitors; disruptions due to equipment interruption or failure, including electrical shortages and power grid failures; the suspension, reduction or termination of MPC's obligations under MPLX's commercial agreements; modifications to earnings and distribution growth objectives; our ability to manage disruptions in credit markets or changes to our credit rating; compliance with federal and state environmental, economic, health and safety, energy and other policies and regulations and/or enforcement actions initiated thereunder; adverse results in litigation; changes to MPLX's capital budget; other risk factors inherent to MPLX's industry; and the factors set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in MPLX's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Factors that could cause MPC's actual results to differ materially from those implied in the forward-looking statements include: risks associated with the proposed transaction between MPC and Andeavor, including, but not limited to, its ability to complete the proposed transaction on anticipated terms and timetable, the ability to obtain stockholder and regulatory approval, the ability to satisfy various other conditions to the closing of the proposed transaction, the risk that the cost savings and any other synergies from the proposed transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected, disruption from the proposed transaction making it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees or suppliers, and risks relating to any unforeseen liabilities of Andeavor; its ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives related to the strategic initiatives discussed herein; the ability to manage disruptions in credit markets or changes to its credit rating; adverse changes in laws including with respect to tax and regulatory matters; changes to the expected construction costs and timing of projects; continued/further volatility in and/or degradation of market and industry conditions; the availability and pricing of crude oil and other feedstocks; slower growth in domestic and Canadian crude supply; the effects of the lifting of the U.S. crude oil export ban; completion of pipeline capacity to areas outside the U.S. Midwest; consumer demand for refined products; transportation logistics; the reliability of processing units and other equipment; MPC's ability to successfully implement growth opportunities; the impact of adverse market conditions affecting MPC's midstream business; modifications to MPLX earnings and distribution growth objectives, and other risks described above with respect to MPLX; compliance with federal and state environmental, economic, health and safety, energy and other policies and regulations, including the cost of compliance with the Renewable Fuel Standard, and/or enforcement actions initiated thereunder; adverse results in litigation; changes to MPC's capital budget; other risk factors inherent to MPC's industry; and the factors set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in MPC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and in the Form S-4 filed by MPC, filed with the SEC. In addition, the forward-looking statements included herein could be affected by general domestic and international economic and political conditions. Unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed here, in MPLX's Form 10-K or in MPC's Form 10-K could also have material adverse effects on forward-looking statements. Copies of MPLX's Form 10-K are available on the SEC website, MPLX's website at http://ir.mplx.com or by contacting MPLX's Investor Relations office. Copies of MPC's Form 10-K are available on the SEC website, MPC's website at http://ir.marathonpetroleum.com or by contacting MPC's Investor Relations office.


    Condensed Results of Operations (unaudited)                                                             Three Months Ended             Six Months Ended
                                                                                                                  June 30                       June 30

    (In millions, except per unit data)                                                                   2018                  2017                2018                 2017
    ----------------------------------                                                                    ----                  ----                ----                 ----

    Revenues and other income:

    Operating revenue                                                                                    $751                         $547                        $1,463            $1,079

    Operating revenue - related parties                                                                 752                          342                         1,372               666

    Income from equity method investments                                                                50                            1                           111                 6

    Other income                                                                                         25                           26                            52                51

    Total revenues and other income                                                                   1,578                          916                         2,998             1,802

    Costs and expenses:

    Operating expenses                                                                                  470                          292                           892               548

    Operating expenses - related parties                                                                223                          110                           401               217

    Depreciation and amortization                                                                       188                          164                           364               351

    General and administrative expenses                                                                  72                           57                           141               115

    Other taxes                                                                                          17                           13                            35                26
                                                                                                        ---                          ---                           ---               ---

    Total costs and expenses                                                                            970                          636                         1,833             1,257
                                                                                                        ---                          ---                         -----             -----

    Income from operations                                                                              608                          280                         1,165               545

    Interest and other financial costs                                                                  151                           87                           281               165

    Income before income taxes                                                                          457                          193                           884               380

    Provision for income taxes                                                                            1                            2                             5                 2
                                                                                                        ---                          ---                           ---               ---

    Net income                                                                                          456                          191                           879               378

    Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests                                             3                            1                             5                 2

    Less: Net income attributable to Predecessor(a)                                                 -                            -                            -                36
                                                                                                  ---                          ---                          ---               ---

    Net income attributable to MPLX LP                                                                  453                          190                           874               340

    Less: Preferred unit distributions                                                                   20                           17                            36                33

    Less: General partner's interest in net income attributable                                     -                           74                             -               136
    to MPLX LP


    Limited partners' interest in net income attributable to                                             $433                          $99                          $838              $171
    MPLX LP



    Per Unit Data

    Net income (loss) attributable to MPLX LP per limited partner unit:

    Common - basic                                                                                      $0.55                        $0.26                         $1.15             $0.46

    Common - diluted                                                                                    $0.55                        $0.26                         $1.15             $0.46

    Weighted average limited partner units outstanding:

    Common units - basic                                                                                794                          377                           728               370

    Common units - diluted                                                                              794                          382                           728               374


    (a) The pipeline, storage and terminals businesses acquired on March 1, 2017 ("Predecessor").


    Select Financial Statistics (unaudited)

                                                                                                                                    Three Months Ended                                         Six Months Ended
                                                                                                                                          June 30                                                   June 30

    (In millions, except ratio data)                                                                                            2018                                  2017                               2018                                2017
    -------------------------------                                                                                             ----                                  ----                               ----                                ----

    Distribution declared:

    Common units (LP) - public                                                                                                 $181                                            $162                                            $360                                             $311

    Common units - MPC(a)                                                                                                     316                                              56                                             604                                              105

    GP units - MPC                                                                                                      -                                              6                                               -                                             11

    Incentive distribution rights - MPC                                                                                 -                                             70                                               -                                            130
                                                                                                                      ---                                            ---                                             ---                                            ---

    Total GP and LP distribution declared                                                                                     497                                             294                                             964                                              557

    Redeemable preferred units(b)                                                                                              20                                              17                                              36                                               33

    Total distribution declared                                                                                                $517                                            $311                                          $1,000                                             $590
                                                                                                                               ====                                            ====                                          ======                                             ====


    Distribution coverage ratio(c)                                                                                  1.36x                                          1.26x                                          1.33x                                          1.27x


    Cash Flow Data

    Net cash flow provided by (used in):

    Operating activities                                                                                                       $840                                            $467                                          $1,290                                             $844

    Investing activities                                                                                                    (464)                                          (450)                                          (954)                                         (1,405)

    Financing activities                                                                                                     $(373)                                            $12                                          $(336)                                            $619


    Other Financial Data

    Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP(d)                                                                                 $867                                            $474                                          $1,627                                             $897

    DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders(d)                                                                               $675                                            $370                                          $1,278                                             $708


    (a)    MPC agreed to waive $23.7 million in common unit distributions associated with the units received in connection with the Feb. 1 dropdown.

    (b)    The preferred units are considered redeemable securities due to the existence of redemption provisions upon a deemed liquidation event, which is outside of our control.  These units rank senior to all common units with respect to distributions and rights upon
     liquidation and effective May 13, 2018, on an as-converted basis, preferred unit holders receive the greater of $0.528125 per unit or the amount of per unit distributions paid to holders of MPLX LP common units.

    (c)    DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders divided by total GP and LP distribution declared.

    (d)    Non-GAAP measure. See reconciliation below.


    Select Balance Sheet Data
     (unaudited)

    (In millions, except ratio
     data)                                             June 30                          Dec. 31
                                                           2018                              2017
    ---                                                    ----                              ----

    Cash and cash
     equivalents                                            $3                                           $5

    Total assets                                      21,412                                       19,500

    Total debt(a)                                     11,987                                        7,332

    Redeemable preferred units                         1,003                                        1,000

    Total equity                                        $6,952                                       $9,973

    Consolidated total debt to
     adjusted EBITDA(b)                        3.7x                                        3.6x


    Partnership units
     outstanding:

    GP units                                      -                                           8

    MPC-held common units                                505                                          118

    Public common units                                  289                                          289


    (a)    Total debt includes $112 million and $386 million of outstanding intercompany borrowings
     classified in current liabilities as of June 30, 2018, and Dec. 31, 2017, respectively.

    (b)    Calculated using face value total debt and LTM pro forma adjusted EBITDA, which is pro forma
     for acquisitions. Face value total debt includes approximately $482 million and $416 million of
     unamortized discount and debt issuance costs as of June 30, 2018, and Dec. 31, 2017, respectively.


    Logistics and Storage Operating Statistics
    (unaudited)

                                                     Three Months Ended                     Six Months Ended
                                                           June 30                               June 30

                                                2018                    2017       % Change                 2018   2017 % Change
                                                ----                    ----       --------                 ----   ---- --------

    Pipeline throughput (mbpd)
    -------------------------

    Crude oil pipelines                        2,229                         2,027             10%               2,119           1,827   16%

    Product pipelines                          1,164                         1,067              9%               1,110           1,010   10%
                                               -----                         -----             ---                -----           -----   ---

    Total pipelines                            3,393                         3,094             10%               3,229           2,837   14%

    Average tariff rates ($ per barrel)
    ----------------------------------

    Crude oil pipelines                        $0.58                         $0.58               -   %           $0.57           $0.58  (2)%

    Product pipelines                           0.76                          0.70              9%                0.76            0.73    4%

    Total pipelines                            $0.64                         $0.62              3%               $0.64           $0.63    2%


    Terminal throughput (mbpd)                 1,485                         1,489               -   %           1,465           1,456    1%


    Barges at period-end                         256                           232             10%                 256             232   10%

    Towboats at period-end                        20                            18             11%                  20              18   11%


    Gathering and Processing Operating                                                                                Three Months Ended                             Six Months Ended
    Statistics (unaudited) - Consolidated(a)                                                                                June 30                                       June 30

                                                                                                               2018                      2017       % Change          2018              2017 % Change
                                                                                                               ----                      ----       --------          ----              ---- --------

    Gathering throughput (mmcf/d)
    -----------------------------

    Marcellus Operations                                                                                      1,147                             964            19%                    1,135             944   20%

    Utica Operations                                                                                              -                              -             -   %                    -              -    -   %

    Southwest Operations                                                                                      1,492                           1,409             6%                    1,484           1,377    8%
                                                                                                              -----                           -----                                   -----           -----

    Total gathering throughput                                                                                2,639                           2,373            11%                    2,619           2,321   13%


    Natural gas processed (mmcf/d)
    ------------------------------

    Marcellus Operations                                                                                      3,716                           3,594             3%                    3,656           3,538    3%

    Utica Operations                                                                                              -                              -             -   %                    -              -    -   %

    Southwest Operations                                                                                      1,434                           1,333             8%                    1,380           1,300    6%

    Southern Appalachian Operations                                                                             254                             269           (6)%                      253             267  (5)%
                                                                                                                ---                             ---                                     ---             ---

    Total natural gas processed                                                                               5,404                           5,196             4%                    5,289           5,105    4%


    C2 + NGLs fractionated (mbpd)
    ----------------------------

    Marcellus Operations                                                                                        362                             313            16%                      357             302   18%

    Utica Operations                                                                                              -                              -             -   %                    -              -    -   %

    Southwest Operations                                                                                         19                              21          (10)%                       17              20 (15)%

    Southern Appalachian Operations                                                                              13                              15          (13)%                       13              15 (13)%
                                                                                                                ---                             ---                                     ---             ---

    Total C2 + NGLs fractionated                                                                                394                             349            13%                      387             337   15%


    (a)   Includes operating data for entities that have been consolidated into the Partnership financial statements.


    Gathering and Processing Operating                                                                                        Three Months Ended                                                           Six Months Ended
    Statistics (unaudited) - Operated(a)                                                                                            June 30                                                                     June 30

                                                                                                             2018                                       2017                 % Change                      2018               2017 % Change
                                                                                                             ----                                       ----                 --------                      ----               ---- --------

    Gathering throughput (mmcf/d)
    -----------------------------

    Marcellus Operations                                                                                    1,147                                                   964                              19%                    1,135             944    20%

    Utica Operations                                                                                        1,654                                                   951                              74%                    1,612             933    73%

    Southwest Operations                                                                                    1,494                                                 1,411                               6%                    1,486           1,378     8%
                                                                                                            -----                                                 -----                                                     -----           -----

    Total gathering throughput                                                                              4,295                                                 3,326                              29%                    4,233           3,255    30%


    Natural gas processed (mmcf/d)
    ------------------------------

    Marcellus Operations                                                                                    4,286                                                 3,811                              12%                    4,201           3,672    14%

    Utica Operations                                                                                          876                                                   879                                - %                    906             973   (7)%

    Southwest Operations                                                                                    1,434                                                 1,333                               8%                    1,380           1,300     6%

    Southern Appalachian Operations                                                                           254                                                   269                             (6)%                      253             267   (5)%
                                                                                                              ---                                                   ---                                                       ---             ---

    Total natural gas processed                                                                             6,850                                                 6,292                               9%                    6,740           6,212     8%


    C2 + NGLs fractionated (mbpd)
    ----------------------------

    Marcellus Operations                                                                                      362                                                   313                              16%                      357             302    18%

    Utica Operations                                                                                           45                                                    38                              18%                       45              40    13%

    Southwest Operations                                                                                       19                                                    21                            (10)%                       17              20  (15)%

    Southern Appalachian Operations                                                                            13                                                    15                            (13)%                       13              15  (13)%
                                                                                                              ---                                                   ---                                                       ---             ---

    Total C2 + NGLs fractionated                                                                              439                                                   387                              13%                      432             377    15%
    ----------------------------                                                                              ---                                                   ---                              ---                       ---             ---    ---


    (a)   Includes operating data for entities that have been consolidated into the Partnership financial statements as well as operating data for Partnership-operated equity method investments.


    Reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net
    Income (unaudited)

                                                                                                                                                      Three Months Ended                                         Six Months Ended
                                                                                                                                                            June 30                                                   June 30

    (In millions)                                                                                                                                 2018                                  2017                               2018                                2017
    ------------                                                                                                                                  ----                                  ----                               ----                                ----

    L&S segment adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP                                                                                          $526                                            $184                                            $963                                            $326

    G&P segment adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP                                                                                         341                                             290                                             664                                             571
                                                                                                                                                ---                                             ---                                             ---                                             ---

    Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP                                                                                                     867                                             474                                           1,627                                             897
                                                                                                                                                ---                                             ---                                           -----                                             ---

    Depreciation and amortization                                                                                                             (188)                                          (164)                                          (364)                                          (351)

    Provision for income taxes                                                                                                                  (1)                                            (2)                                            (5)                                            (2)

    Amortization of deferred financing costs                                                                                                   (15)                                           (13)                                           (31)                                           (25)

    Non-cash equity-based compensation                                                                                                          (5)                                            (3)                                            (9)                                            (6)

    Net interest and other financial costs                                                                                                    (136)                                           (74)                                          (250)                                          (140)

    Income from equity method investments                                                                                                        50                                               1                                             111                                               6

    Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments                                                                            (112)                                           (33)                                          (202)                                           (66)

    Unrealized derivative (losses) gains(a)                                                                                                     (8)                                              3                                             (1)                                             19

    Acquisition costs                                                                                                                     -                                              -                                            (3)                                            (4)

    Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests                                                                                      4                                               2                                               6                                               3

    Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Predecessor(b)                                                                                        -                                              -                                              -                                             47
                                                                                                                                        ---                                            ---                                            ---                                            ---

    Net income                                                                                                                                   $456                                            $191                                            $879                                            $378
                                                                                                                                                 ----                                            ----                                            ----                                            ----


    (a)    The Partnership makes a distinction between realized or unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract
     matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.

    (b)    The adjusted EBITDA adjustments related to Predecessor are excluded from adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP prior to the acquisition date.


    Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA Attributable to MPLX
    LP and DCF Attributable to GP and LP Unitholders from
    Net Income (Loss) (unaudited)

                                                                                                                                                             Three Months Ended                                        Six Months Ended
                                                                                                                                                                   June 30                                                  June 30

    (In millions)                                                                                                                                        2018                                  2017                              2018                                2017
    ------------                                                                                                                                         ----                                  ----                              ----                                ----

    Net income                                                                                                                                          $456                                           $191                                            $879                                            $378

    Provision for income taxes                                                                                                                           1                                              2                                               5                                               2

    Amortization of deferred financing costs                                                                                                            15                                             13                                              31                                              25

    Net interest and other financial costs                                                                                                             136                                             74                                             250                                             140
                                                                                                                                                       ---                                            ---                                             ---                                             ---

    Income from operations                                                                                                                             608                                            280                                           1,165                                             545

    Depreciation and amortization                                                                                                                      188                                            164                                             364                                             351

    Non-cash equity-based compensation                                                                                                                   5                                              3                                               9                                               6

    Income from equity method investments                                                                                                             (50)                                           (1)                                          (111)                                            (6)

    Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments                                                                                     112                                             33                                             202                                              66

    Unrealized derivative losses (gains)(a)                                                                                                              8                                            (3)                                              1                                            (19)

    Acquisition costs                                                                                                                             -                                             -                                             3                                               4
                                                                                                                                                ---                                           ---                                           ---                                             ---

    Adjusted EBITDA                                                                                                                                    871                                            476                                           1,633                                             947

    Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests                                                                                           (4)                                           (2)                                            (6)                                            (3)

    Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Predecessor(b)                                                                                                -                                             -                                             -                                           (47)
                                                                                                                                                ---                                           ---

    Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP                                                                                                            867                                            474                                           1,627                                             897

    Deferred revenue impacts                                                                                                                             2                                              9                                              11                                              17

    Net interest and other financial costs                                                                                                           (136)                                          (74)                                          (250)                                          (140)

    Maintenance capital expenditures                                                                                                                  (33)                                          (23)                                           (58)                                           (35)

    Equity method investment capital expenditures paid out                                                                                      (5)                                             -                                          (16)                                            (2)

    Other                                                                                                                                         -                                             1                                              -                                              2

    Portion of DCF adjustments attributable to Predecessor(b)                                                                                     -                                             -                                             -                                              2
                                                                                                                                                ---                                           ---                                           ---                                            ---

    DCF attributable to MPLX LP                                                                                                                        695                                            387                                           1,314                                             741

    Preferred unit distributions                                                                                                                      (20)                                          (17)                                           (36)                                           (33)
                                                                                                                                                       ---                                            ---                                             ---                                             ---

    DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders                                                                                                           $675                                           $370                                          $1,278                                            $708
                                                                                                                                                        ----                                           ----                                          ------                                            ----


    (a)    The Partnership makes a distinction between realized or unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures
     or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.

    (b)    The adjusted EBITDA and DCF adjustments related to Predecessor are excluded from adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP and DCF prior to the acquisition date.


    Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA Attributable to MPLX
    LP and DCF Attributable to GP and LP Unitholders from
    Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (unaudited)

                                                                                                                                                              Three Months Ended                                        Six Months Ended
                                                                                                                                                                    June 30                                                  June 30

    (In millions)                                                                                                                                         2018                                  2017                              2018                                2017
    ------------                                                                                                                                          ----                                  ----                              ----                                ----

    Net cash provided by operating activities                                                                                                            $840                                           $467                                          $1,290                                            $844

    Changes in working capital items                                                                                                                  (145)                                          (58)                                             33                                            (14)

    All other, net                                                                                                                                       17                                            (8)                                             14                                            (17)

    Non-cash equity-based compensation                                                                                                                    5                                              3                                               9                                               6

    Net gain on disposal of assets                                                                                                                 -                                             2                                              -                                              1

    Net interest and other financial costs                                                                                                              136                                             74                                             250                                             140

    Current income taxes                                                                                                                           -                                             1                                              -                                              1

    Asset retirement expenditures                                                                                                                  4                                              -                                             5                                               1

    Unrealized derivative losses (gains)(a)                                                                                                               8                                            (3)                                              1                                            (19)

    Acquisition costs                                                                                                                              -                                             -                                             3                                               4

    Other adjustments to equity method investment                                                                                                  5                                              -                                            27                                               -
    distributions

    Other                                                                                                                                                 1                                            (2)                                              1                                               -
                                                                                                                                                        ---                                            ---                                             ---                                             ---

    Adjusted EBITDA                                                                                                                                     871                                            476                                           1,633                                             947

    Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests                                                                                            (4)                                           (2)                                            (6)                                            (3)

    Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Predecessor(b)                                                                                                 -                                             -                                             -                                           (47)
                                                                                                                                                 ---                                           ---                                                                                          ---

    Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP                                                                                                             867                                            474                                           1,627                                             897

    Deferred revenue impacts                                                                                                                              2                                              9                                              11                                              17

    Net interest and other financial costs                                                                                                            (136)                                          (74)                                          (250)                                          (140)

    Maintenance capital expenditures                                                                                                                   (33)                                          (23)                                           (58)                                           (35)

    Equity method investment capital expenditures paid out                                                                                       (5)                                             -                                          (16)                                            (2)

    Other                                                                                                                                          -                                             1                                              -                                              2

    Portion of DCF adjustments attributable to Predecessor(b)                                                                                      -                                             -                                             -                                              2
                                                                                                                                                                                               ---

    DCF attributable to MPLX LP                                                                                                                         695                                            387                                           1,314                                             741

    Preferred unit distributions                                                                                                                       (20)                                          (17)                                           (36)                                           (33)
                                                                                                                                                        ---                                            ---                                             ---                                             ---

    DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders                                                                                                            $675                                           $370                                          $1,278                                            $708
                                                                                                                                                         ----                                           ----                                          ------                                            ----


    (a)    The Partnership makes a distinction between realized or unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures
     or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.

    (b)    The adjusted EBITDA and DCF adjustments related to Predecessor are excluded from adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP and DCF prior to the acquisition date.


    Capital Expenditures (unaudited)

                                                                                                                      Three Months Ended            Six Months Ended
                                                                                                                            June 30                      June 30

    (In millions)                                                                                                  2018                  2017               2018                  2017
    ------------                                                                                                   ----                  ----               ----                  ----

    Capital Expenditures(a):

    Maintenance                                                                                                    $33                          $23                           $58             $35

    Growth                                                                                                       499                          380                           924             651
                                                                                                                 ---                          ---                           ---             ---

    Total capital expenditures                                                                                   532                          403                           982             686

    Less:  Increase in capital accruals                                                                          121                           31                           115              33

    Asset retirement expenditures                                                                              4                           -                            5                 1
                                                                                                                                                                     ---               ---

    Additions to property, plant and equipment                                                                   407                          372                           862             652

    Capital expenditures of unconsolidated subsidiaries(b)                                                       113                           81                           167             205
                                                                                                                 ---                          ---                           ---             ---

    Total gross capital expenditures                                                                             520                          453                         1,029             857

    Less: Joint venture partner contributions                                                                     56                           59                            70              93
                                                                                                                 ---                          ---                           ---             ---

    Total capital expenditures, net                                                                              464                          394                           959             764

    Less: Maintenance capital                                                                                     33                           24                            58              36
                                                                                                                 ---                          ---                           ---             ---

    Total growth capital expenditures                                                                             $431                         $370                          $901            $728
                                                                                                                  ----                         ----                          ----            ----


    (a)    Includes capital expenditures of the Predecessor for all periods presented.

    (b)    Capital expenditures includes amounts related to unconsolidated, partnership operated subsidiaries.

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