UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form 10-Q

 

 

 

þQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008

  For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008

Or

 

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

For the transition period from                      to                     

  For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission File Number 001-33303

 

 

TARGA RESOURCES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware 74-3117058

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1000 Louisiana, Suite 4300, Houston, Texas 77002
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(713) 584-1000

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  þ    No  ¨

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

Large accelerated filer  ¨    Accelerated filer  ¨    Non-accelerated filer  þ    Smaller reporting company  ¨

(Do                            (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

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

 

 

 


PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION  

Item 1.

  

Financial Statements

  5
  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007

  5
  

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007

  6
  

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007

  7
  

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008

  8
  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007

  9
  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

  10

Item 2.

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

  3536

Item 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

  4952

Item 4T.

  

Controls and Procedures

  5256
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION  

Item 1.

  

Legal Proceedings

  5357

Item 1A.

  

Risk Factors

  5357

Item 2.

  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

  5358

Item 3.

  

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

  5358

Item 4.

  

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

  5358

Item 5.

  

Other Information

  5358

Item 6.

  

Exhibits

  5358

SIGNATURES

  5560

As generally used in the energy industry and in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the identified terms have the following meanings:

 

Bbl BarrelsBarrel(s)
BBtu Billion British thermal units,unit(s), a measure of heating value
/d Per day
gal GallonsGallon(s)
MBbl Thousand barrels
MMBtu Million British thermal units, a measure of heating value
MMcf Million cubic feet
NGL(s) Natural gas liquid(s)

Price Index Definitions

GD-HHHenry Hub Gas Daily average
IF-HHInside FERC Gas Market Report, Henry Hub

IF-HSC Inside FERC Gas Market Report, Houston Ship Channel/Beaumont, Texas
IF-NGPL MC Inside FERC Gas Market Report, Natural Gas Pipeline, Mid-Continent
IF-Waha Inside FERC Gas Market Report, West Texas Waha
NY-HH NYMEX, Henry Hub Natural Gas
NY-WTI NYMEX, West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil
OPIS-MB Oil Price Information Service, Mont Belvieu, Texas

As used in this Quarterly Report, unless the context otherwise requires, “Targa,” “our,” “we,” “us”“us,” “our,” and similar terms refer to Targa Resources, Inc., together with its consolidated subsidiaries, including our publicly traded master limited partnership, Targa Resources Partners LP, which we refer to in this Quarterly Report as the “Partnership.”

Cautionary Statement About Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this Quarterly Report are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our future financial position, business strategy, future capital and other expenditures, plans and objectives of management for future operations. You can typically identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “potential,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate” or similar expressions or variations on such expressions. Each forward-looking statement reflects our current view of future events and is subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, known and unknown, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from any results expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, include, but are not limited to:

 

our ability to access the debt and equity markets, which will depend on general market conditions and the credit ratings for our debt obligations;

 

the amount of collateral required to be posted from time to time in our transactions;

our success in risk management activities, including the use of derivative financial instruments to hedge commodity and interest rate risks;

 

the level of creditworthiness of counterparties to transactions;

the amount of collateral required to be posted from time to time in our transactions;

 

changes in laws and regulations, particularly with regard to taxes, safety and protection of the environment or the gathering and processing industry;

 

the timing and extent of changes in natural gas, NGL and commodity prices, interest rates and demand for our services;

 

weather and other natural phenomena;

 

industry changes, including the impact of consolidations and changes in competition;

 

our ability to obtain necessary licenses, permits and other approvals;

 

the level and success of crude oil and natural gas drilling around our assets, and our success in connecting natural gas supplies to our gathering and processing systems;

our ability to grow through acquisitions or internal growth projects, and the successful integration and future performance of such assets;

the level and success of natural gas drilling around our assets, and our success in connecting natural gas supplies to our gathering and processing systems;

 

general economic, market and business conditions; and

 

the risks described in this Quarterly Report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Although we believe that the assumptions underlying our forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and, therefore, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report will prove to be accurate. Some of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements are more fully described in this Quarterly Report and under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. Except as may be required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or advise of any change in any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Financial Statements

TARGA RESOURCES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

  June 30,
2008
 December 31,
2007
   September 30,
2008
 December 31,
2007
 
  (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 
ASSETS      

Current assets:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

  $366,232  $177,949   $123,489  $177,949 

Trade receivables, net of allowances of $6,213 and $1,115

   754,924   836,044 

Trade receivables, net of allowances of $8,962 and $1,115

   638,692   836,044 

Inventory

   107,555   143,185    118,933   143,185 

Deferred income taxes

   77,756   25,071    —     25,071 

Assets from risk management activities

   1,926   9,487    38,791   9,487 

Other current assets

   14,516   70,640    10,221   70,640 
              

Total current assets

   1,322,909   1,262,376    930,126   1,262,376 
              

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

   2,828,626   2,764,230    3,078,727   2,764,230 

Accumulated depreciation

   (410,875)  (334,160)   (451,173)  (334,160)
              

Property, plant and equipment, net

   2,417,751   2,430,070    2,627,554   2,430,070 

Unconsolidated investments

   53,778   48,005    19,554   48,005 

Long-term assets from risk management activities

   3,864   4,279    22,785   4,279 

Investment in debt obligations of Targa Resources Investments Inc.

   14,622   —      14,991   —   

Other assets

   54,616   45,235    55,870   45,235 
              

Total assets

  $3,867,540  $3,789,965   $3,670,880  $3,789,965 
              
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY      

Current liabilities:

      

Accounts payable

  $409,389  $470,860   $333,162  $470,860 

Accrued liabilities

   469,425   379,245    383,116   379,245 

Current maturities of debt

   12,500   12,500    12,500   12,500 

Liabilities from risk management activities

   204,321   75,568    35,281   75,568 

Deferred income taxes

   1,408   —   
              

Total current liabilities

   1,095,635   938,173    765,467   938,173 
              

Long-term debt, less current maturities

   1,340,925   1,398,475    1,402,800   1,398,475 

Long-term liabilities from risk management activities

   249,035   81,019    51,960   81,019 

Deferred income taxes

   58,358   29,501    34,560   29,501 

Other long-term obligations

   38,850   35,267    42,219   35,267 

Minority interest

   108,338   100,826    148,384   100,826 

Non-controlling interest in Targa Resources Partners LP

   581,404   714,300    725,185   714,300 

Commitments and contingencies (see Note 12)

   

Commitments and contingencies (see Note 11)

   

Stockholder’s equity:

      

Common stock ($0.001 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, issued, and outstanding at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, collateral for Targa Resources Investments Inc. debt)

   —     —   

Common stock ($0.001 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, issued, and outstanding at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, collateral for Targa Resources Investments Inc. debt)

   —     —   

Additional paid-in capital

   420,269   473,784    421,463   473,784 

Retained earnings

   139,350   74,736    118,470   74,736 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (164,624)  (56,116)   (39,628)  (56,116)
              

Total stockholder’s equity

   394,995   492,404    500,305   492,404 
              

Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity

  $3,867,540  $3,789,965   $3,670,880  $3,789,965 
              

See notes to consolidated financial statements

TARGA RESOURCES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2008  2007  2008  2007 
      (Unaudited)    
      (In thousands)    

Revenues

  $2,263,226  $1,610,768  $4,465,619  $3,059,780 
                 

Costs and expenses:

     

Product purchases

   2,023,089   1,438,307   4,024,530   2,708,586 

Operating expenses

   71,229   62,388   134,807   120,311 

Depreciation and amortization expense

   38,750   36,434   76,942   73,166 

General and administrative expense

   27,924   23,699   52,017   42,390 

Gain on sale of assets

   (2)  (311)  (4,445)  (131)
                 
   2,160,990   1,560,517   4,283,851   2,944,322 
                 

Income from operations

   102,236   50,251   181,768   115,458 

Other income (expense):

     

Interest expense, net

   (23,660)  (34,021)  (49,245)  (78,003)

Gain on insurance claims (see Note 10)

   18,566   —     18,566   —   

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

   7,196   3,163   10,655   5,647 

Minority interest

   (11,610)  (7,207)  (21,757)  (12,818)

Non-controlling interest in Targa Resources Partners LP

   (18,626)  (2,679)  (35,597)  (4,048)
                 

Income before income taxes

   74,102   9,507   104,390   26,236 

Income tax (expense) benefit

     

Current

   (275)  (693)  (1,237)  (693)

Deferred

   (27,629)  4,686   (38,539)  (2,503)
                 
   (27,904)  3,993   (39,776)  (3,196)
                 

Net income

  $46,198  $13,500  $64,614  $23,040 
                 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2008  2007  2008  2007 
   (Unaudited) 
   (In thousands) 

Revenues

  $2,352,987  $1,863,636  $6,818,606  $4,923,416 
                 

Costs and expenses:

     

Product purchases

   2,176,830   1,664,703   6,201,360   4,373,289 

Operating expenses

   73,583   59,526   208,390   179,837 

Depreciation and amortization expense

   41,086   37,591   118,028   110,757 

General and administrative expense

   26,679   35,831   78,696   78,221 

Casualty loss

   17,899   —     17,899   —   

Loss (gain) on sale of assets

   (13)  36   (4,458)  (95)
                 
   2,336,064  ��1,797,687   6,619,915   4,742,009 
                 

Income from operations

   16,923   65,949   198,691   181,407 

Other income (expense):

     

Interest expense, net

   (24,599)  (34,749)  (73,844)  (112,752)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

   2,534   2,317   13,189   7,964 

Minority interest

   (12,990)  (7,674)  (34,747)  (20,492)

Non-controlling interest in Targa Resources Partners LP

   (11,613)  (2,580)  (47,210)  (6,628)

Gain on insurance claims

   —     —     18,566   —   

Loss on mark-to-market derivative instruments

   (1,311)  —     (1,311)  —   
                 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   (31,056)  23,263   73,334   49,499 

Income tax (expense) benefit

     

Current

   1,053   (596)  (184)  (1,289)

Deferred

   9,123   (9,378)  (29,416)  (11,881)
                 
   10,176   (9,974)  (29,600)  (13,170)
                 

Net income (loss)

  $(20,880) $13,289  $43,734  $36,329 
                 

See notes to consolidated financial statements

TARGA RESOURCES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

   Three Months
Ended June 30,
  Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
   2008  2007  2008  2007 
   (Unaudited) 
   (In thousands) 

Net income

  $46,198  $13,500  $64,614  $23,040 

Other comprehensive loss:

     

Commodity hedging contracts:

     

Change in non-controlling partners’ share of other comprehensive income of Targa Resources Partners LP

   109,381   5,184   140,118   4,762 

Change in fair value

   (268,996)  (18,669)  (362,384)  (88,075)

Reclassification adjustment for settled periods

   36,357   (836)  52,401   (14,023)

Related income taxes

   46,948   4,550   62,637   38,477 

Interest rate swaps:

     

Change in non-controlling partners’ share of other comprehensive income of Targa Resources
Partners LP

   (7,364)  —     (255)  —   

Change in fair value

   9,165   251   (270)  521 

Reclassification adjustment for settled periods

   849   (524)  616   (1,048)

Related income taxes

   (960)  142   (35)  237 

Available for sale securities:

     

Change in fair value

   (1,900)  —     (1,900)  —   

Related income taxes

   706   —     706   —   

Foreign currency items:

     

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   100   1,016   (242)  1,001 

Related income taxes

   (51)  (379)  100   (377)
                 

Other comprehensive loss

   (75,765)  (9,265)  (108,508)  (58,525)
                 

Comprehensive income (loss)

  $(29,567) $4,235  $(43,894) $(35,485)
                 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2008  2007  2008  2007 
   (Unaudited) 
   (In thousands) 

Net income (loss)

  $(20,880) $13,289  $43,734  $36,329 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

     

Commodity hedging contracts:

     

Change in non-controlling partners’ share of other comprehensive income of Targa Resources Partners LP

   (150,985)  1,322   (10,867)  6,084 

Change in fair value

   312,081   (1,602)  (50,303)  (89,677)

Reclassification adjustment for settled periods

   35,304   (2,290)  87,705   (16,313)

Related income taxes

   (71,043)  2,430   (8,406)  40,907 

Interest rate swaps:

     

Change in non-controlling partners’ share of other comprehensive income of Targa Resources Partners LP

   (106)  —     (361)  —   

Change in fair value

   (984)  139   (1,254)  660 

Reclassification adjustment for settled periods

   869   (585)  1,485   (1,633)

Related income taxes

   95   151   60   388 

Available for sale securities:

     

Change in fair value

   (165)  —     (2,065)  —   

Related income taxes

   122   —     828   —   

Foreign currency items:

     

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   (235)  713   (477)  1,714 

Related income taxes

   43   (331)  143   (708)
                 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   124,996   (53)  16,488   (58,578)
                 

Comprehensive income (loss)

  $104,116  $13,236  $60,222  $(22,249)
                 

See notes to consolidated financial statements

TARGA RESOURCES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY

 

   Common Stock  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
  Total 
   Shares  Amount      
   (Unaudited) 
   (In thousands) 

Balance as of December 31, 2007

  1  $—    $473,784  $74,736  $(56,116) $492,404 

Distribution to parent

  —     —     (53,752)  —     —     (53,752)

Amortization of equity awards

  —     —     763   —     —     763 

Tax expense on vesting of common stock

  —     —     (526)  —     —     (526)

Other comprehensive loss

  —     —     —     —     (108,508)  (108,508)

Net income

  —     —     —     64,614   —     64,614 
                        

Balance as of June 30, 2008

  1  $—    $420,269  $139,350  $(164,624) $394,995 
                        

   Common Stock  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
  Total 
   Shares  Amount      
   (Unaudited) 
   (In thousands) 

Balance as of December 31, 2007

  1  $—    $473,784  $74,736  $(56,116) $492,404 

Distribution to parent

  —     —     (52,774)  —     —     (52,774)

Amortization of equity awards

  —     —     979   —     —     979 

Tax expense on vesting of common stock

  —     —     (526)  —     —     (526)

Partnership contributions

  —           —   

Other comprehensive income

  —     —     —     —     16,488   16,488 

Net income

  —     —     —     43,734   —     43,734 
                        

Balances as of September 30, 2008

  1  $—    $421,463  $118,470  $(39,628) $500,305 
                        

See notes to consolidated financial statements

TARGA RESOURCES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

  Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2008 2007   2008 2007 
  (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Cash flows from operating activities

      

Net income

  $64,614  $23,040   $43,734  $36,329 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Amortization in interest expense

   4,091   9,011    5,734   10,846 

Amortization in general and administrative expense

   883   1,127    1,179   1,742 

Other depreciation and amortization expense

   76,942   73,166    118,028   110,757 

Accretion of asset retirement obligations

   629   494    1,189   740 

Deferred income tax expense

   38,539   2,503    29,416   11,881 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

   (10,655)  (5,647)   (13,189)  (7,964)

Distributions from unconsolidated investments

   775   2,325    2,713   3,100 

Minority interest

   21,757   12,818    34,747   20,492 

Minority interest distributions

   (14,245)  (11,285)   (29,045)  (18,685)

Non-controlling interest in Targa Resources Partners LP

   35,597   4,048    47,210   6,628 

Distributions to non-controlling interest in Targa Resources Partners LP

   (28,235)  (3,263)   (45,994)  (6,628)

Risk management activities

   (1,176)  (10,325)   (76,754)  (13,821)

Gain on sale of assets

   (4,445)  (131)   (4,458)  (95)

Gain on property damage insurance settlement

   (18,566)  —   

Gain on property damage insurance settlement (see Note 9)

   (18,566)  —   

Asset impairment charges

   5,112   —   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

      

Accounts receivable and other assets

   100,841   (15,595)   268,581   (129,848)

Inventory

   35,630   34,699    22,412   (27,639)

Accounts payable and other liabilities

   28,919   17,327    (204,547)  138,989 
              

Net cash provided by operating activities

   331,895   134,312    187,502   136,824 
              

Cash flows from investing activities

      

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

   (53,811)  (68,405)   (89,571)  (97,766)

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

   (124,938)  —   

Proceeds from property insurance

   48,294   12,454    48,294   17,900 

Investment in debt securities of Targa Investments Inc

   (16,400)  —   

Investment in debt securities of Targa Investments Inc.

   (16,400)  —   

Investment in unconsolidated affiliate

   —     (4,647)   —     (4,648)

Other

   (3,803)  1,987    (3,696)  2,255 
              

Net cash used in investing activities

   (25,720)  (58,611)   (186,311)  (82,259)
              

Cash flows from financing activities

      

Senior secured credit facility:

      

Repayments

   (6,250)  (706,250)   (9,375)  (709,375)

Senior secured credit facility of Targa Resources Partners LP:

      

Borrowings

   —     342,500    87,500   342,500 

Repayments

   (301,300)  (48,000)   (323,800)  (48,000)

Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes of Targa Resources Partners LP

   250,000   —   

Proceeds from issuance of senior notes of Targa Resources Partners LP

   250,000   —   

Distribution to non-controlling interest in Targa Resources Partners LP in excess of cumulative earnings

   —     (3,161)

Contribution from non-controlling interest in Targa Resources Partners LP

   —     377,593    —     377,454 

Distribution to parent

   (53,752)  (63)   (52,774)  (167)

Costs incurred in connection with financing arrangements

   (6,590)  (4,145)   (7,202)  (4,147)
              

Net cash used in financing activities

   (117,892)  (38,365)   (55,651)  (44,896)
              

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   188,283   37,336 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   (54,460)  9,669 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

   177,949   142,739    177,949   142,739 
              

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $366,232  $180,075   $123,489  $152,408 
              

See notes to consolidated financial statements

TARGA RESOURCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1—Organization and OperationsBasis of Presentation

Targa Resources, Inc. is a Delaware corporation formed on February 26, 2004. Unless the context requires otherwise, references to “we,” “us,” “our,” “the Company” or “Targa” are intended to mean the consolidated business and operations of Targa Resources, Inc.

We are a second-tier, wholly owned subsidiary of our parent holding company, Targa Resources Investments Inc. (“Targa Investments”). The only significant asset of Targa Investments is its ownership of 100% of the outstanding capital stock of an intermediate holding company, whose sole asset is its ownership of 100% of our outstanding capital stock, which consists of one thousand shares of common stock.

Our business operations consist of natural gas gathering and processing, and the fractionating, storing, terminalling, transporting, distributing and marketing of NGLs. See Note 14—Segment Information for a description of our segments and segment operations.

Note 2—Basis of Presentation

These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. The unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three and six month periodsnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007 include all adjustments, both normal and recurring, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Our financial results for the three and six month periodsnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2008. These unaudited consolidated financial statements and other information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

We currently own approximately 26.5% of Targa Resources Partners LP (the “Partnership”), including our 2% general partner interest. Targa Resources GP LLC, the general partner of the Partnership, is wholly owned by us. The Partnership is consolidated within our Gas Gathering and Processing segment in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 04-5, “Determining Whether a General Partner, or the General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights .”

The non-controlling interest in the Partnership on our consolidated balance sheets represents the investment by partners other than Targa Resources, Inc., including those partners’ share of the net income, distributions and accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of the Partnership. Non-controlling interest in net income of the Partnership on our consolidated statements of operations represents those partners’ share of the net income of the Partnership.

Note 3—2—Accounting Policies and Related Matters

Investments in Debt Securities. Investments in debt securities that we have the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held-to-maturity” and reported at cost, adjusted for amortization or accretion of

premiums or discounts. Securities not classified as held-to-maturity are classified as “available-for-sale” and are recorded at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses, net of the related tax effect, on available-for-sale securities are reported as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss which is a separate component of consolidated stockholders’stockholder’s equity, and the annual change in such gains and losses are reported as other comprehensive income. A transfer of securities between categories is recorded at fair value on the date of transfer.

Realized gains and losses on the sale of available-for-sale securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method. Discounts or premiums are accreted or amortized to interest income using the effective interest method over the expected terms of the related security.

Investment securities are evaluated for impairment when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation to determine whether a decline in their value below amortized cost is other-than-temporary. Once a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary, the value of the security is reduced and a corresponding charge to earnings is recognized.

The fair value of our available-for-sale securities is based on quoted market prices. In instances where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on indicative valuations provided by a bank.

Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFASStatement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” SFAS 157 establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The FASB partially deferred the effective date of SFAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis. We adopted SFAS 157 with respect to financial assets and liabilities that are recognized on a recurring basis on January 1, 2008. Although ourthe adoption of SFAS 157 did not materially impact our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows, we are now required to provide additional disclosures as part of our financial statements.

SFAS 157 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

Our derivative instruments consist of financially settled commodity and interest rate swap and option contracts and fixed price commodity contracts with certain customers. We determine the value of our derivative contracts utilizing a discounted cash flow model for swaps and a standard option pricing model for options, based on inputs that are either readily available in public markets or are quoted by counterparties to these contracts. In situations where we obtain inputs via quotes from our counterparties, we verify the reasonableness of these quotes via similar quotes from another source for each date for which financial statements are presented. We have consistently applied these valuation techniques in all periods presented and believe we have obtained the most accurate information available for the types of derivative contracts we hold. We have categorized the inputs for these contracts as Level 2 or Level 3. The price quotes for the Level 3 inputs are provided by a counterparty with whom we regularly transact business.

On June 10, 2008, we paid $16.4 million to acquire from a third party $20.0 million of Targa Investments’ debt (see Note 5)4). We have determined the fair value of our investment using an indicative valuation provided by a bank. The indicative valuation was provided for information purposes only, and did not constitute a bid or offer, or a solicitation of a bid or offer, to initiate or conclude any transaction at the stated indicative value. As such,a result, we have categorized the indicative valuation as a Level 3 input.

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value ofhierarchy, our financial instrumentsassets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008 was:2008. These financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect the valuation of the fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

 

  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3
  (In thousands)  (In thousands)

Assets from commodity derivative contracts

  $4,259  $—    $1,940  $2,319  $61,349  $—    $21,168  $40,181

Available-for-sale securities

   14,500   —     —     14,500

Assets from interest rate derivatives

   227   —     227   —  

Available-for-sale securities (1)

   14,335   —     —     14,335
                        

Total assets

  $18,759  $—    $1,940  $16,819  $75,911  $—    $21,395  $54,516
                        

Liabilities from commodity derivative contracts

  $450,938  $—    $148,967  $301,971  $85,291  $—    $22,857  $62,434

Liabilities from interest rate swaps

   887   —     887   —  

Liabilities from interest rate derivatives

   1,950   —     1,950   —  
                        

Total liabilities

  $451,825  $—    $149,854  $301,971  $87,241  $—    $24,807  $62,434
                        

(1)Excludes $656 of interest paid in-kind.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the fair value of our financial instruments classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy:

 

   Commodity
Derivative
Contracts
  Available
For Sale
Securities
  Total 
   (In thousands) 

Balance as of January 1, 2008

  $(124,282) $—    $(124,282)

Losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   (119,185)  (1,900)  (121,085)

Losses included in non-controlling interest in the Partnership

   (108,957)  —     (108,957)

Settlements

   49,055   —     49,055 

Transfers in/out of Level 3

   3,717   16,400   20,117 
             

Balance as of June 30, 2008

  $(299,652) $14,500  $(285,152)
             
   Derivative
Contracts
  Available
For Sale
Securities
  Total 
   (In thousands) 

Balance, December 31, 2007

  $(124,282) $—    $(124,282)

Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)

    

Included in loss on mark-to-market derivatives

   (1,311)  —     (1,311)

Included in OCI

   (20,592)  (2,065)  (22,657)

Included in non-controlling interest in the Partnership

   (20,999)  —     (20,999)

Purchases

   3,315   16,400   19,715 

Terminations

   77,792   —     77,792 

Settlements

   63,824   —     63,824 
             

Balance, September 30, 2008

  $(22,253) $14,335  $(7,918)
             

Unrealized gains or losses related to assets held as of September 30, 2008

  $—    $—    $—   
             

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.”SFAS 159 expands opportunities to use fair value measurements in financial reporting and permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Our adoption of SFAS 159 on January 1, 2008 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Pronouncements Recently Issued

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133133..” SFAS 161 changes the disclosure requirements for

derivative instruments and hedging activities. Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS 133 and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. Early adoption is encouraged. Our adoption of SFAS 161 will not impact our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Note 4—3—Partnership Units and Related Matters

The following table shows Partnershiplists the Partnership’s declared distribution subsequent to September 30, 2008 and distributions made duringdeclared and paid in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008:2008 and 2007:

 

Quarter Ended

  Distribution per
Common Unit
  Distribution per
Subordinated Unit
  Date Paid  Total
Distribution
  Distributed to
Third Parties
            (In thousands)

March 31, 2008

  $0.4175  $0.4175  May 15, 2008  $19,886  $14,467

December 31, 2007

   0.3975   0.3975  February 14, 2008   18,793   13,768
    Distributions Paid / To Be Paid Distributions
per limited
partner unit
    Common
Units
 Subordinated
Units
 General Partner   

Date Declared

 

Date Paid or To Be Paid

   Incentive 2% Total 
    (In thousands, except per unit amounts)

October 23, 2008

 November 14, 2008(1) $17,932 $5,966 $1,932 $527 $26,357 $0.51750

July 17, 2008

 August 14, 2008  17,759  5,908  1,711  518  25,896  0.51250

April 22, 2008

 May 15, 2008  14,467  4,813  208  398  19,886  0.41750

January 23, 2008

 February 14, 2008  13,768  4,582  66  376  18,792  0.39750

October 23, 2007

 November 14, 2007  11,082  3,891  —    305  15,278  0.33750

July 23, 2007

 August 14, 2007  6,526  3,890  —    212  10,628  0.33750

April 23, 2007

 May 15, 2007  3,263  1,945  —    107  5,315  0.16875

See also Note 16—Subsequent Events.

(1)Payable to unitholders of record on November 4, 2008, for the period from July 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008.

Note 5—4—Investment in Debt Securities of Targa Investments

On June 10, 2008 we paid $16.4 million to acquire from a third party $20.0 million of Targa Investments’ outstanding variable rate indebtedness. The stated maturity date of the indebtedness is February 10, 2015, and as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the variable rate was 7.9%7.5%. We have classified this investment as an available-for-sale security. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, we have recorded an unrealized loss of $1.9$2.1 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss, based on an indicative valuation supplied by a bank.

Note 6—5—Unconsolidated Investments

At JuneAs of September 30, 2008, our unconsolidated investments consisted of a 38.75% ownership interest in Gulf Coast Fractionators LP (“GCF”), a venture that fractionates natural gas liquids. Prior to July 31, 2008 our unconsolidated investments also included a 22.8959% ownership interest in Venice Energy Services Company, LLC (“VESCO”), a venture that operates a natural gas liquids processing and extraction facility and a 38.75% ownershipfacility. On July 31, 2008, we acquired an additional 53.8577% interest, giving us effective control. We have consolidated the operations of VESCO in Gulf Coast Fractionators LP (“GCF”), a venture that fractionates natural gas liquids. See also Note 17—Subsequent Events.our financial results with effect from August 1, 2008, in accordance with SFAS 141, “Business Combinations”.

The following table shows our unconsolidated investments as of the dates indicated:

 

   June 30,
2008
  December 31,
2007
   (In thousands)

Natural Gas Gathering and Processing VESCO

  $33,389  $28,767

Logistics Assets GCF

   20,389   19,238
        
  $53,778  $48,005
        
   September 30,
2008
  December 31,
2007
   (In thousands)

Natural Gas Gathering and Processing—VESCO

  $—    $28,767

Logistics Assets—GCF

   19,554   19,238
        
  $19,554  $48,005
        

The following table shows our equity earnings, cash contributions and cash distributions with respect to our unconsolidated investments for the periods indicated:

 

  Three Months
Ended June 30,
  Six Months
Ended June 30,
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  2008  2007  2008  2007      2008          2007          2008          2007    
  (In thousands)  (In thousands)

Equity in earnings of:

                

VESCO

  $6,354  $2,296  $8,729  $3,500

VESCO (1)

  $1,432  $1,567  $10,161  $5,067

GCF

   842   867   1,926   2,147   1,102   750   3,028   2,897
                        
  $7,196  $3,163  $10,655  $5,647  $2,534  $2,317  $13,189  $7,964
                        

Cash contributions:

                

VESCO

  $—    $—    $—    $4,647  $—    $—    $—    $4,648
                        

Cash distributions:

                

GCF

  $—    $775  $775  $2,325  $1,938  $775  $2,713  $3,100
                        

(1)Includes our equity earnings through July 31, 2008.

Our equity in earnings of VESCO includes partially settled business interruption insurance claims of $0 and $4.1 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008;2008 and $2.2 million$0 and $3.1 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007, respectively.2007.

The following tables show summarized financial information of our unconsolidated investments:

  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2008 2007 2008 2007
  GCF VESCO GCF VESCO GCF VESCO GCF VESCO
  (In thousands)

Revenues

 $16,193 $58,868 $13,537 $38,141 $28,963 $111,254 $24,791 $72,950

Cost of sales and operations

  13,558  27,938  11,840  37,005  23,272  76,243  20,064  69,699

Income from operations

  2,635  9,403  1,697  1,136  5,691  13,484  4,727  3,251

Net income

  2,701  9,497  1,822  1,136  5,855  13,711  4,979  3,251

   As of
June 30, 2008
  As of
December 31, 2007
   GCF  VESCO  GCF  VESCO
   (In thousands)

Current assets

  $17,061  $47,503  $15,497  $54,311

Property, plant and equipment, net

   48,287   190,393   50,034   139,893

Other assets

   —     1,543   —     328
                

Total assets

  $65,348  $239,439  $65,531  $194,532
                

Current liabilities

  $5,152  $42,883  $4,189  $25,533

Long-term liabilities

   —     22,652   —     8,805

Owners’ equity

   60,196   173,904   61,342   160,194
                

Total liabilities and owners’ equity

  $65,348  $239,439  $65,531  $194,532
                

Note 7—6—Debt Obligations

Our consolidated debt obligations consisted of the following as of the dates indicated:

 

  June 30,
2008
 December 31,
2007
   September 30,
2008
 December 31,
2007
 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Long-term debt:

      

Obligations of Targa:

      

Senior secured term loan facility, variable rate, due October 2012

  $528,425  $534,675   $525,300  $534,675 

Senior unsecured notes, 8 1/2% fixed rate, due November 2013

   250,000   250,000    250,000   250,000 

Senior secured revolving credit facility, variable rate, due October 2011 (1)

   —     —      —     —   

Obligations of the Partnership (2)

   

Obligations of the Partnership (2):

   

Senior secured revolving credit facility, variable rate, due February 2012 (3)

   325,000   626,300    390,000   626,300 

Senior unsecured notes, 8 1/4% fixed rate, due July 2016

   250,000   —   

Senior notes, 8 1/4% fixed rate, due July 2016

   250,000   —   
              

Total debt

   1,353,425   1,410,975    1,415,300   1,410,975 

Current maturities of debt

   (12,500)  (12,500)   (12,500)  (12,500)
              

Long-term debt

  $1,340,925  $1,398,475 

Total long-term debt

  $1,402,800  $1,398,475 
              

Irrevocable standby letters of credit:

      

Letters of credit outstanding under synthetic letter of credit facility (4)

  $261,685  $272,409   $282,344  $272,409 

Letters of credit outstanding under senior secured revolving credit facility of the Partnership

   41,250   25,900    34,700   25,900 
              
  $302,935  $298,309   $317,044  $298,309 
              

 

(1)

The entire $250 million availableavailability under the senior secured revolving credit facility may also be utilized for letters of credit. In October 2008, Lehman Brothers Commercial Bank (“Lehman Bank”), a lender under our senior

secured credit facility, defaulted on a borrowing request. As a result of the default, we believe the availability under the facility has been effectively reduced by $10.2 million.

(2)We consolidate the debt of the Partnership with that of our own; however, we do not have the obligation to make interest payments or debt payments with respect to the debt of the Partnership.
(3)As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the Partnership had availability under this facility of $483.8$415.8 million, after giving effect to outstanding.outstanding borrowings of $325.0$390.0 million, and $41.3$34.7 million in outstanding letters of credit.credit and the Lehman Bank default. As a result of the default, we believe the Partnership’s availability under its senior secured credit facility has been effectively reduced by $9.5 million.
(4)The $300 million senior secured synthetic letter of credit facility terminates in October 2012. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, we had $38.3$17.7 million available under this facility.

Information Regarding Variable Interest Rates Paid

The following table shows the range of interest rates paid and weighted average interest rates paid on our significant consolidated variable-rate debt obligations during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008:2008.

 

   Range of interest
rates paid
 Weighted average
interest rate paid
 

Senior secured term loan facility

  4.6%4.5% to 6.9%6.9% 6.55.9%

Senior secured revolving credit facility of the Partnership

  3.9%3.5% to 6.4%6.4% 5.04.7%

Obligations of the Partnership

8 1/4% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2016

On June 18, 2008, the Partnership completed the private placement under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933 of $250 million in aggregate principal amount of 8 1/4% senior unsecured notesSenior Notes due 2016 (the “Partnership Notes”). Proceeds from the Partnership Notes were used to repay borrowings under the Partnership’s senior secured credit facility.

The Partnership Notes:

 

are the Partnership’s senior unsecured obligations;

 

  

rankpari passuin right of payment with the Partnership’s existing and future senior indebtedness, including indebtedness under its senior secured credit facility;

 

are senior in right of payment to any of the Partnership’s future subordinated indebtedness; and

 

are unconditionally guaranteed by the Partnership.

The Partnership Notes are effectively subordinated to all secured indebtedness under the Partnership’s senior secured credit agreement, which is secured by substantially all of the Partnership’s assets, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness.

Interest on the Partnership Notes accrues at the rate of 8 1/4% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on January 1 and July 1, commencing on January 1, 2009. Interest is computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprising twelve 30-day months.

At any time prior to July 1, 2011, the Partnership may on one or more occasions redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Partnership Notes with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings by the Partnership, at a redemption price of 108.25% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages, if any, to the redemption date, provided that:

 

 (1)at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the Partnership Notes (excluding Notes held by the Partnership) remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption; and

 (2)the redemption occurs within 90 days of the date of the closing of such equity offering.

At any time prior to July 1, 2012, the Partnership may redeem all or part of the Partnership Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Partnership Notes redeemed plus the applicable premium as defined in the indenture agreement plus accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages (as defined in the indenture), if any, to the date of redemption.

On or after July 1, 2012, the Partnership may redeem all or part of the Partnership Notes at the redemption prices set forth below (expressed as percentages of the principal amount), plus accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages, if any, on the Partnership Notes redeemed, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on July 1 of the year indicated:

 

Year

  Percentage 

2012

  104.125%

2013

  102.063%

2014 and thereafter

  100.000%

The Partnership Notes are subject to a registration rights agreement dated as of June 18, 2008. Under the registration rights agreement, the Partnership is required to file by June 19, 2009 a registration statement with respect to any Partnership Notes that are not freely transferable without volume restrictions by holders of the Partnership Notes that are not affiliates of the Partnership. If the Partnership fails to do so, additional interest will accrue on the principal amount of the Partnership Notes. Under FASB Staff Position EITF 00-19-2, “Accounting for Registration Payment Arrangements,” the Partnership has determined that the payment of additional interest is not probable, as that term is defined in SFAS 5, “Accounting for Contingencies.” As a result, the Partnership has not recorded a liability for any contingent obligation. Any subsequent accruals of a liability or payments made under the registration rights agreement will be charged to earnings as interest expense in the period they are recognized or paid.

Senior Secured Credit Facility of the Partnership

Concurrent with the closing of the private placement of the Partnership Notes, the Partnership increased the commitments under its senior secured credit facility by $100 million, bringing the total commitments under theits senior secured credit facility to $850 million. The Partnership may request additional commitments under its senior secured credit facility of up to $150 million, which would increase the total commitments under theits facility to $1 billion. On October 16, 2008, the Partnership requested a $100 million funding under its senior secured revolving credit facility. Lehman Bank, a lender under the Partnership’s senior secured credit facility, defaulted on its portion of the borrowing request resulting in an actual funding of $97.8 million. The proceeds from this borrowing are currently available to the Partnership as cash deposits. As a result of the default, we believe the Partnership’s availability under its senior secured credit facility has been effectively reduced by $9.5 million.

Note 8—7—Asset Retirement Obligations

The changes in our aggregate asset retirement obligations are as follows:

 

  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2008
   Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2008
 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Beginning of period

  $12,608   $12,608 

Change in cash flow estimate (1)

   2,732 

Liabilities incurred (1)

   16,932 

Liabilities settled

   (229)

Change in cash flow estimate (2)

   2,732 

Accretion expense

   629    1,189 

Liabilities settled

   (229)
        

End of period

  $15,740   $33,232 
        

 

(1)The entire amount relates to our consolidation of VESCO.
(2)The change in cash flow estimate is primarily from a reassessment of abandonment cost estimates for our offshore gathering systems.

Note 9—8—Stock and Other Compensation Plans

Stock Option Plans

Share-based compensation cost related to stock options included in general and administrative expense for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 was $94,000$42,000 and $109,000, respectively.$150,000. Share-based compensation cost related to stock options included in general and administrative expense for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007 was $15,000$20,000 and $30,000, respectively.$50,000. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, our remaining unamortized compensation cost related to stock options was approximately $0.2 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately one year.

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, there were 170,000180,000 and 82,791 stock options granted, respectively.granted. The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model, which incorporates various assumptions for 2008 and 2007, including (i) expected term of the options of ten years, (ii) a risk-free interest rate of 3.6% and 4.9%, respectively, (iii) expected dividend yield of 0%, and (iv) expected stock price volatility on Targa Investments’ common stock of 29.3%25.5% and 29.4%, respectively.. Our selection of the risk-free interest rate was based on published yields for United States government securities with comparable terms. Because Targa Investments does not have publicly traded equity shares, its expected stock price volatility was estimated based upon the historical price volatility of the Dow Jones MidCap Pipelines Index over a period equal to the expected average term of the options granted. The fair value of options granted during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 was $1.63$1.48 per share. The fair value of options granted during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007 ranged from $0.01none to $0.22$0.33 per share, with a weighted-average fair value of $0.12$0.18 per share.

Non-vested (Restricted) Common Stock

Share-based compensation cost related to restricted stock included in general and administrative expense for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 was $0.3$0.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively.$0.8 million. Share-based compensation cost related to restricted stock included in general and administrative expense for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007 was $0.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively.$1.6 million. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, our remaining unamortized compensation cost related to restricted stock was approximately $0.6 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately one year.

Awards of non-vested common stock during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007 were 20,000 and 73,049 shares, respectively.shares. The estimated fair values of awards of non-vested common stock during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007 were $3.45 and $1.10 per share, respectively.share.

Incentive Plan related to the Partnership’s Common Units

The Targa Resources Partners Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Partnership Plan”) has been adopted by the general partner of the Partnership to promote the interests of the Partnership and its affiliates by providing to employees, consultants and directors of the Partnership and its affiliates incentive compensation awards for superior performance that are based on Partnership common units.

Non-Employee Director Grants. On March 25, 2008, the general partner of the Partnership awarded 16,000 restricted common units of the Partnership (2,000 restricted common units to each of the Partnership’s non-management directors and to each of Targa Investments’ independent directors). The awards will settle with the delivery of common units and are subject to three-year vesting, without a performance condition, and will vest ratably on each anniversary of the grant date.

Compensation expense on the restricted common units is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The fair value of an award of restricted common units is measured on the grant date using the market price of a common unit on such date. For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the Partnership

recognized compensation expense of approximately $78,000$80,000 and $119,000$199,000 related to equity-based awards, respectively.awards. For the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007 and for the period of commencement of Partnership operations (February 14, 2007) through JuneSeptember 30, 2007, it recognized compensation expense of approximately $60,000$52,000 and $76,000$129,000 related to equity-based awards, respectively.awards. The Partnership estimates that the remaining fair value of $400,000$320,000 will be recognized in expense over a weighted average period of approximately two years.

Performance Units. At JuneAs of September 30, 2008, the aggregate fair value of performance units expected to vest was $8.9$7.1 million. For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 we recognized compensation expenseexpense/(contra expense) related to the performance units of $0.8 million$(151,000) and $0.9$0.7 million. For the same periods in 2007, we recognized compensation expense related to the performance units of $1.0$0.6 million and $1.3$1.9 million. The total recognition period for the remaining unrecognized compensation cost is approximately two years.

Note 10—9—Hurricane Insurance Claims

Certain of our Louisiana and Texas facilities sustained damage during the 2005 hurricane season from two gulf coast hurricanes—Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. We have submitted and continue to submit business interruption insurance claims for our estimated losses caused by the hurricanes. Rita

We recognize income from business interruption insurance claims in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income in the period that a proof of loss is executed and submitted to the insurers for payment.

The following table summarizes our income recognition of business interruption insurance related to Katrina and Rita for the periods indicated:

 

  Three Months
Ended June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2008  2007 2008  2007       2008          2007          2008          2007     
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Included in revenues

               

Natural Gas Gathering and Processing

  $2,540  $767  $2,540  $894   $—    $1,750  $2,540  $2,643 

Logistics Assets

   441   (32)  441   (32)   —     —     441   (32)

NGL Distribution and Marketing

   8,602   3,694   8,602   3,884    —     —     8,602   3,834 

Wholesale Marketing

   5,920   728   5,920   826    —     —     5,920   826 
                          
   17,503   5,157   17,503   5,572    —     1,750   17,503   7,271 
                          

Included in equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

Included in equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

             

Natural Gas Gathering and Processing

   4,108   2,203   4,108   2,203    —     —     4,108   3,088 
                          
   4,108   2,203   4,108   2,203   $—    $1,750  $21,611  $10,359 
                          
  $21,611  $7,360  $21,611  $7,775 
             

Katrina and Rita affected certain of our Gulf Coast facilities in 2005. Our initialfinal purchase price allocation for the DMS acquisition in October 2005 included an $81.1 million receivable for insurance claims related to expenditures to repair pre-acquisition property damage caused by Katrina and Rita. During the second quarter of 2008, our cumulative receipts have exceeded such amount. Accordingly, during the threeamount, and six months ended June 30, 2008 we have recognized a gain of $18.6 million. The insurance claim process is complete with respect to Katrina and Rita property damage.

Hurricanes Gustav and Ike

In September, certain of our facilities in Louisiana and Texas sustained damage and had disruption to their operations from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.

Hurricane Gustav made landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana on September 1, 2008. Hurricane Ike made landfall at Galveston, Texas on September 13, 2008. Our Venice and Yscloskey gas processing plants were impacted by the storm surge caused by both hurricanes. Damage at these two facilities was not substantial. The Venice gas plant was processing gas by early October. The Yscloskey gas plant start-up and commissioning timing has been delayed to late November as a result of hurricane damage to the Tennessee Gas Pipeline

Bluewater offshore system. Mechanical repairs have been completed and additional repairs are ongoing in preparation for the current schedule of available gas. Volumes available for processing at both facilities have been impacted by third-party offshore production shut-ins/evacuations ahead of the hurricanes, and by subsequent damage to those third-party facilities and pipelines from the hurricanes.

In Texas, our Galena Park marine terminal sustained a significant storm surge from Ike, resulting in damage to the docks, associated piping and related infrastructure. Temporary repairs restored limited barge and ship cargo transfers by late September, with full loading/offloading capabilities expected to be restored by the end of December. Galena Park’s shore-side facilities sustained relatively minor flood damage. Our Mont Belvieu complex sustained relatively minor wind damage and was fully operational by late September. Ike’s storm surge significantly impacted our Stingray and Barracuda gas processing facilities and our Hackberry storage facility, all of which are located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Operations at Hackberry resumed partial functionality in late September, with permanent repairs ongoing and full resumption of operations expected by the end of the fourth quarter. Gas processing operations at Stingray and Barracuda are anticipated to resume during the second quarter of 2009.

While it is still very early in the claims process, and we need to finalize repair assessments and cost estimates for those facilities that require repair, we currently estimate the cost associated with our interest for those repairs to be approximately $65 million. We believe that we have adequate insurance coverage (subject to customary deductibles, limits and sub-limits) to cover the respective facility repair costs and to offset the majority of the associated lost profits as a result of the hurricanes. The property damage deductibles under our insurance coverage will reduce our ultimate property damage insurance recoveries by approximately $14 million. We will have additional out of pocket costs associated with improvements (e.g., elevating critical equipment) that may not be covered by insurance. For the three months ended September 30, 2008, we recorded a loss provision of $17.9 million for our estimated out-of-pocket cleanup and repair costs related to Gustav and Ike, after estimated insurance proceeds.

We are still in the process of analyzing the factors affecting the amount of our business interruption claims. We maintain a 30 day time-element business interruption waiting period for our onshore facilities, and a 45 day time-element contingent business interruption waiting period for third-party offshore property damage related income impacts to our onshore facilities. We will recognize income from business interruption claims in the period that a Proof of Loss is executed with the insurance company.

Note 11—10—Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

As of June 30, 2008,December 31, 2007, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”) included $261.6$91.7 million ($164.457.2 million, net of tax) of unrealized net losses on commodity hedges and $0.2$0.3 million ($0.10.2 million, net of tax) of unrealized net losses on interest rate hedges.

In May 2008 Targa and the Partnership entered into certain NGL derivative contracts with Lehman Brothers Commodity Services Inc. (“Lehman”). Due to Lehman’s bankruptcy filings, it is unlikely that we will receive full or partial payment of any amounts that may become owed to us under these contracts. Accordingly, Targa and the Partnership discontinued hedge accounting treatment for these contracts as of July 1, 2008. Deferred losses of $0.2 million and $0.3 million will be reclassified from OCI to revenues during 2011 and 2012 when the forecasted transactions related to these contracts are expected to occur. During the three and six months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, Targa and the Partnership recognized an aggregate non-cash loss on mark-to-market derivatives of $1.3 million to adjust the fair value of the Lehman derivative contracts to zero. On October 22, 2008, Targa and the Partnership terminated the Lehman derivative contracts.

During July 2008, the Partnership paid $87.4 million to terminate certain out-of-the-money natural gas and NGL commodity swaps. Prior to the terminations, these swaps were designated as hedges in accordance with SFAS 133. Deferred losses of approximately $20.8 million, $38.2 million, and $27.9 million will be reclassified

from OCI as a non-cash reduction of revenue during 2008, 2009 and 2010 when the hedged forecasted sales transactions are expected to occur. During the three months ended September 30, 2008, deferred losses of $9.3 million were reclassified from OCI as a non-cash reduction to revenue. The Partnership also entered into new natural gas and NGL commodity swaps at then current market prices that match the production volumes of the terminated swaps through 2010.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, deferred net losses on commodity hedges of $36.4$35.3 million and $52.4$87.7 million respectively, were reclassified from OCI to revenues, and deferred net losses on interest rate hedges of $0.8$0.9 million and $0.6$1.5 million respectively, were reclassified from OCI to interest expense.

During For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007, deferred net gains on commodity hedges of $0.8$2.3 million and $14.0$16.3 million respectively, were reclassified from OCI to revenues, and deferred net gains on interest rate hedges of $0.5$0.6 million and $1.0$1.6 million respectively, were reclassified from OCI to interest expense. There were no adjustments for hedge ineffectiveness.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, $201.9OCI consisted of $65.2 million ($123.239.0 million, net of tax) of deferredunrealized net losses on commodity hedges, and $2.2$0.5 million ($1.30.3 million, net of tax) of deferredunrealized net losses on interest rate hedges and $2.1 million ($1.2 million, net of tax) of unrealized net losses on available-for-sale securities. Deferred net losses of $38.6 million on commodity hedges and $0.3 million on interest rate hedges recorded in OCI are expected to be reclassified to revenues from third parties and interest expense respectively, during the next twelve months.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, we had the following hedge arrangements which will settle during the years endedending December 31, 2008 through 2012 (except as indicated otherwise, the 2008 volumes reflect daily volumes for the period from JulyOctober 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.)2008):

Natural Gas

 

Instrument Type

  Index  Avg. Price
$/MMBtu
  MMBtu per day  (in thousands)
Fair Value
   Index  Avg. Price
$/MMBtu
  MMBtu per day  (In thousands)
Fair Value
 
  2008  2009  2010  2011  2012     2008  2009  2010  2011  2012  

Natural Gas Sales

                                

Swap

  IF-Waha  6.96  21,918  —    —    —    —    $(20,100)  IF-Waha  6.96  21,918  —    —    —    —    $2,994 

Swap

  IF-Waha  6.62  —    21,918  —    —    —     (37,156)  IF-Waha  6.62  —    21,918  —    —    —     (5,468)

Swap

  IF-Waha  7.40  —    —    9,300  —    —     (9,204)  IF-Waha  7.40  —    —    9,300  —    —     (1,382)

Swap

  IF-Waha  7.36  —    —    —    5,500  —     (4,715)  IF-Waha  7.36  —    —    —    5,500  —     (880)

Swap

  IF-Waha  7.18  —    —    —    —    5,500   (4,949)  IF-Waha  7.18  —    —    —    —    5,500   (1,041)
                                              

Total Sales

      21,918  21,918  9,300  5,500  5,500  $(5,777)
      21,918  21,918  9,300  5,500  5,500  $(76,124)                       
                       

NGLs

 

Instrument Type

  Index  Avg. Price
$/gal
  Barrels per day  (in thousands)
Fair Value
   Index  Avg. Price
$/gal
  Barrels per day  (In thousands)
Fair Value
 
  2008  2009  2010  2011  2012     2008  2009  2010  2011  2012  

NGL Sales

                                

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.81  3,547  —    —    —    —    $(26,986)  OPIS-MB  0.82  3,547  —    —    —    —    $(4,934)

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.79  —    3,347  —    —    —     (38,682)  OPIS-MB  0.79  —    3,347  —    —    —     (18,305)

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.87  —    —    2,750  —    —     (22,625)  OPIS-MB  0.87  —    —    2,750  —    —     (9,092)

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.91  —    —    —    1,550  —     (11,395)  OPIS-MB  0.91  —    —    —    1,550  —     (3,274)

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.92  —    —    —    —    1,250   (8,555)  OPIS-MB  0.92  —    —    —    —    1,250   (2,111)
                                            

Total Swaps

      3,547  3,347  2,750  1,550  1,250   (108,243)      3,547  3,347  2,750  1,550  1,250  
                                            

Floors

  OPIS-MB  1.76  —    —    —    107  —     213 

Floors

  OPIS-MB  1.75  —    —    —    —    125   289 

Floor

  OPIS-MB  1.44    —    —    54  —     265 

Floor

  OPIS-MB  1.43  —    —    —    —    63   340 
                                            

Total Floors

      —    —    —    107  125   502       —    —    —    54  63  
                                              

Total Sales

      3,547  3,347  2,750  1,604  1,313  $(37,111)
                $(107,741)                       
                  

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the Partnership had the following hedge arrangements which will settle during the years ended December 31, 2008 through 2012 (except as indicated otherwise, the 2008 volumes reflect daily volumes for the period from JulyOctober 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008):

Natural Gas

 

  Index  Avg. Price
$/MMBtu
  MMBtu per day  (In thousands)
Fair Value
 

Instrument Type

  Index  Avg. Price
$/MMBtu
  MMBtu per day  (In thousands)
Fair Value
 
  Index  Avg. Price
$/MMBtu
  2008  2009  2010  2011  2012  (In thousands)
Fair Value
    2008  2009  2010  2011  2012  

Natural Gas Purchases

                            

Swap

  NY-HH  8.43  1,350  —    —    —    —    $1,258   NY-HH  8.69  1,300  —    —    —    —    $(133)
                                            
      1,350  —    —    —    —     1,258 

Total Purchases

      1,300  —    —    —    —    
                                            

Natural Gas Sales

                                

Swap

  IF-HSC  8.09  2,328  —    —    —    —     (2,143)  IF-HSC  8.09  2,328  —    —    —    —     206 

Swap

  IF-HSC  7.39  —    1,966  —    —    —     (3,236)  IF-HSC  7.39  —    1,966  —    —    —     (262)
                       
      2,328  1,966  —    —    —     (5,379)                     
                             2,328  1,966  —    —    —    
                     

Swap

  IF-NGPL MC  8.43  6,964  —    —    —    —     (4,088)  IF-NGPL MC  8.86  6,964  —    —    —    —     2,613 

Swap

  IF-NGPL MC  8.02  —    6,256  —    —    —     (7,016)  IF-NGPL MC  9.18  —    6,256  —    —    —     4,515 

Swap

  IF-NGPL MC  7.43  —    —    5,685  —    —     (5,536)  IF-NGPL MC  8.86  —    —    5,685  —    —     2,061 

Swap

  IF-NGPL MC  7.34  —    —    —    2,750  —     (2,316)  IF-NGPL MC  7.34  —    —    —    2,750  —     (485)

Swap

  IF-NGPL MC  7.18  —    —    —    —    2,750   (2,310)  IF-NGPL MC  7.18  —    —    —    —    2,750   (539)
                       
      6,964  6,256  5,685  2,750  2,750   (21,265)                     
                             6,964  6,256  5,685  2,750  2,750  
                     

Swap

  IF-Waha  8.20  7,389  —    —    —    —     (5,101)  IF-Waha  8.91  7,389  —    —    —    —     2,330 

Swap

  IF-Waha  7.61  —    6,936  —    —    —     (9,380)  IF-Waha  8.73  —    6,936  —    —    —     3,482 

Swap

  IF-Waha  7.38  —    —    5,709  —    —     (5,699)  IF-Waha  7.52  —    —    5,709  —    —     (631)

Swap

  IF-Waha  7.36  —    —    —    3,250  —     (2,786)  IF-Waha  7.36  —    —    —    3,250  —     (520)

Swap

  IF-Waha  7.18  —    —    —    —    3,250   (2,924)  IF-Waha  7.18  —    —    —    —    3,250   (615)
                                            
      7,389  6,936  5,709  3,250  3,250   (25,890)      7,389  6,936  5,709  3,250  3,250  
                                            

Total Swaps

      16,681  15,158  11,394  6,000  6,000   (51,276)      16,681  15,158  11,394  6,000  6,000  
                       
                     

Floor

  IF-NGPL MC  6.55  1,000  —    —    —    —     1   IF-NGPL MC  6.55  1,000  —    —    —    —     172 

Floor

  IF-NGPL MC  6.55  —    850  —    —    —     29   IF-NGPL MC  6.55  —    850  —    —    —     186 
                                            
      1,000  850  —    —    —     30       1,000  850  —    —    —    
                                            

Floor

  IF-Waha  6.85  670  —    —    —    —     1   IF-Waha  6.85  670  —    —    —    —     92 

Floor

  IF-Waha  6.55  —    565  —    —    —     17   IF-Waha  6.55  —    565  —    —    —     111 
                                            
      670  565  —    —    —     18       670  565  —    —    —    
                                            

Total Floors

      1,670  1,415  —    —    —     48       1,670  1,415  —    —    —    
                                            
                $(51,227)      18,351  16,573  11,394  6,000  6,000  
                                         

Total Sales

                $12,583 
                  

NGLs

 

  Index  Avg. Price
$/gal
  Barrels per day  (In thousands)
Fair Value
 

Instrument Type

  Index  Avg. Price
$/gal
  Barrels per day  (In thousands)
Fair Value
 
  Index  Avg. Price
$/gal
  2008  2009  2010  2011  2012  (In thousands)
Fair Value
    2008  2009  2010  2011  2012  

NGL Sales

                            

Swap

  OPIS-MB  1.01  7,095  —    —    —    —    $(45,341)  OPIS-MB  1.44  7,080  —    —    —    —    $6,282 

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.96  —    6,248  —    —    —     (62,001)  OPIS-MB  1.32  —    6,248  —    —    —     11,733 

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.91  —    —    4,809  —    —     (40,124)  OPIS-MB  1.27  —    —    4,809  —    —     8,603 

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.92  —    —    —    3,400  —     (26,650)  OPIS-MB  0.92  —    —    —    3,400  —     (8,470)

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.92  —    —    —    —    2,700   (19,612)  OPIS-MB  0.92  —    —    —    —    2,700   (5,515)
                                            

Total Swaps

      7,095  6,248  4,809  3,400  2,700   (193,728)      7,080  6,248  4,809  3,400  2,700  
                                            

Floors

  OPIS-MB  1.73  —    —    —    365  —     860 

Floors

  OPIS-MB  1.72  —    —    —    —    422   957 

Floor

  OPIS-MB  1.44  —    —    —    199  —     978 

Floor

  OPIS-MB  1.43  —    —    —    —    231   1,247 
                                            

Total Floors

      —    —    —    365  422   1,817       —    —    —    199  231  
                                            

Total Sales

      7,080  6,248  4,809  3,599  2,931  
                $(191,911)                       
                                  $14,858 
                  

Condensate

 

  Index  Avg. Price
$/Bbl
  Barrels per day  (In thousands)
Fair Value
 

Instrument Type

  Index  Avg. Price
$/Bbl
  Barrels per day  (In thousands)
Fair Value
 
  Index  Avg. Price
$/Bbl
  2008  2009  2010  2011  2012  (In thousands)
Fair Value
    2008  2009  2010  2011  2012  

Condensate Sales

                            

Swap

  NY-WTI  67.19  384  —    —    —    —    $(4,922)  NY-WTI  70.68  384  —    —    —    —    $(1,054)

Swap

  NY-WTI  69.00  —    322  —    —    —     (7,937)  NY-WTI  69.00  —    322  —    —    —     (3,823)

Swap

  NY-WTI  68.10  —    —    301  —    —     (6,821)  NY-WTI  68.10  —    —    301  —    —     (3,643)
                                            

Total Swaps

      384  322  301  —    —     (19,680)      384  322  301  —    —    
                                            

Floor

  NY-WTI  60.50  55  —    —    —    —     0   NY-WTI  60.50  55  —    —    —    —     1 

Floor

  NY-WTI  60.00  —    50  —    —    —     3   NY-WTI  60.00  —    50  —    —    —     24 
                                            

Total Floors

      55  50  —    —    —     3       55  50  —    —    —    
                                            

Total Sales

      439  372  301  —    —    
                $(19,677)                       
                                  $(8,495)
                  

These contracts may expose us to the risk of financial loss in certain circumstances. Our hedging arrangements provide us with protection on the hedged volumes if prices decline below the prices at which these hedges are set. If prices rise above the prices which we have hedged, we will receive less revenue on the hedge volumes than we would in the absence of hedges.

See also Note 16 – Subsequent Events.

Customer Hedges

As of June 30, 2008, the Partnership had the following commodity derivative contracts directly related to short-term fixed price arrangements elected by certain customers in various natural gas purchase and sale agreements, which have been marked to market through earnings:

Customer Hedges

Period

 Commodity Instrument
Type
 Daily Volume Average Price Index (In thousands)
Fair Value
 

Purchases

        

Jul 2008 - Dec 2008

 Natural gas Swap 7,043 MMBtu $12.81 per MMBtu NY-HH $453 

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

 Natural gas Swap 658 MMBtu  11.95 per MMBtu NY-HH  123 

Sales

        

Jul 2008 - Dec 2008

 Natural gas Fixed price sale 7,043 MMBtu  12.81 per MMBtu NY-HH  (453)

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

 Natural gas Fixed price sale 658 MMBtu  11.95 per MMBtu NY-HH  (123)
           
        $—   
           
As of September 30, 2008, the Partnership had the following commodity derivative contracts directly related to short-term fixed price arrangements elected by certain customers in various natural gas purchase and sale agreements, which have been marked to market through earnings:

Period

 Commodity Instrument
Type
           (In thousands)
Fair Value
 
   Daily Volume Average Price Index 

Purchases

        

Oct 2008 - Dec 2008

 Natural gas Swap 14,630 MMBtu $8.07 per MMBtu NY-HH $(788)

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

 Natural gas Swap 1,890 MMBtu  9.94 per MMBtu NY-HH  (1,238)

Apr 2010 - Jun 2010

 Natural gas Swap 326 MMBtu  8.25 per MMBtu NY-HH  (3)

Sales

        

Oct 2008 - Dec 2008

 Natural gas Fixed price sale 14,630 MMBtu  8.07 per MMBtu NY-HH  788 

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

 Natural gas Fixed price sale 1,890 MMBtu  9.94 per MMBtu NY-HH  1,238 

Apr 2010 - Jun 2010

 Natural gas Fixed price sale 326 MMBtu  8.25 per MMBtu NY-HH  3 
           
        $(0)
           

The fair value of derivative instruments, depending on the type of instrument, was determined by the use of present value methods or standard option valuation models with assumptions about commodity prices based on those underlying markets.

Interest Rate Swaps

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the Partnership had the following interest rate swaps:

Effective
Date

 Expiration
Date
 Rate  Notional
Amount
       (In thousands)
12/13/2007 01/24/2011 4.0775% $50,000
12/18/2007 01/24/2011 4.2100%  50,000
12/21/2007 01/24/2012 4.0750%  50,000
12/21/2007 01/24/2012 4.0750%  50,000
01/09/2008 01/24/2012 3.6990%  50,000
01/11/2008 01/24/2012 3.6400%  50,000

Each swap fixes the three month LIBOR Rate as indicated for the specified notional amount$390 million outstanding under its senior secured credit facility, with interest accruing at a base rate plus an applicable margin. In order to mitigate the Partnership’s Amended Credit Agreement overrisk of changes in cash flows attributable to changes in market interest rates the term of each swap agreement. As of June 30, 2008, the fair value of thesePartnership entered into interest rate swaps was a liability of $0.9 million.and interest rate basis swaps that effectively fix the base rate on $300 million in borrowings as shown below:

    Expiration
Date
 Fixed
Rate
  Notional
Amount
 Fair
Value
     
           (In thousands)     
  January 24, 2011 3.91% $100 million $(1,334)  
  January 24, 2012 3.75%  200 million  (389)  
            
     $(1,723)  
            

The Partnership has designated all interest rate swaps and interest rate basis swaps as cash flow hedges. Accordingly, unrealized gains and losses relating to the swaps are recorded in OCI until interest expense on the related debt is recognized in earnings.

Note 12—11—Commitments and Contingencies

Hurricanes Gustav and Ike

Hurricanes Gustav and Ike affected certain of our Gulf Coast facilities in September 2008. For the three months ended September 30, 2008, we recognized a loss provision of $17.9 million for our estimated out-of-pocket cleanup and repair costs related to Gustav and Ike, after estimated insurance proceeds.

Environmental

For environmental matters, we record liabilities when remedial efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”) Statement of Position No. 96-1, “Environmental Remediation Liabilities.” Environmental reserves do not reflect

management’s assessment of the insurance coverage that may be applicable to the matters at issue. Management has assessed each of the matters based on current information and made a judgment concerning its potential outcome, considering the nature of the claim, the amount and nature of damages sought and the probability of success.

In August 2005, prior to Targa’s acquisition of Versado Gas Processors, L.L.C. (“Versado”), the State of New Mexico’s Environment Department (“NMED”) inspected Versado’s Eunice Gas Processing Plant and its books and records. Targa Midstream Services Limited Partnership (“TMSLP”) is the operator of Versado. In May 2007, the NMED sent Versado a draft compliance order relating to the 2005 inspection, alleging that Versado violated certain emissions standards and permit, monitoring and recordkeeping requirements. After TMSLP provided certain responses and information concerning the alleged violations, the NMED provided a revised draft compliance order and a settlement offer containing a proposed penalty of approximately $2.1 million to resolve the remaining alleged violations. More recently, however, we have discussed with the NMED an expansion of the proposed compliance order to include the resolution of other alleged violations associated with the Eunice, Monument and Saunders plants. We may be required to incur capital expenditures at the Eunice, Monument and Saunders plants, and additional facility enhancements and additional operating costs to resolve the alleged violations, the amount of which currently is not reasonably estimable. At this time, we cannot estimate the effect, if any, that this matter will have on our results of operations.

Our environmental liability as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008 was $4.4$4.0 million, consisting of $0.5$0.4 million for gathering system leaks, $1.8$1.5 million for ground water assessment and remediation and $2.1 million for the gas processing plant environmental violations.

Legal Proceedings

We are a party to various legal proceedings and/or regulatory proceedings and certain claims, suits and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business have been filed or are pending against us. We believe all

such matters are without merit or involve amounts which, if resolved unfavorably, would not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows, except for the items more fully described below.

In May 2002, Apache Corporation (“Apache”) filed suit in Texas state court against Versado Gas Processors, LLC (“Versado”), as purchaser and processor of Apache’s gas, and Dynegy Midstream Services, Limited Partnership (now known as Targa Midstream Services Limited Partnership, a wholly-ownedwholly owned subsidiary of ours (“TMSLP”))ours), as operator of the Versado assets in New Mexico (“Versado Defendants”) alleging (i) excessive field losses of natural gas from wells owned by the plaintiff, (ii) that the Versado Defendants engaged in certain transactions with affiliates, resulting in the Versado Defendants not receiving fair market value when it sold gas and liquids, and (iii) that the formula for calculating the amount the Versado Defendants received from its buyers of gas and liquids is flawed since it is based on gas price indices that were allegedly manipulated. At trial, the jury found in favor of Apache on the lost gas claim, awarding approximately $1.6 million in damages. Apache’s claims with respect to the alleged “sham” transactions and index manipulation, among others, were severed by the trial court and abated for a future trial. The parties settled the severed lawsuit in May 2007.

In May 2004, the trial court granted the Versado Defendants’ motion to set aside the jury verdict on the lost gas claim and vacated the jury award to Apache. Apache filed its notice of appeal with the 14th Court of Appeals of Houston in October 2004. In 2006, the Court of Appeals reinstated the jury verdict in Apache’s favor on the issue of lost gas and also awarded Apache legal fees and interest, bringing the total award against the Versado Defendants to approximately $2.7 million. After rehearing, the Court of Appeals affirmed its decision reinstating the original jury verdict in Apache’s favor. With interest and attorneysattorneys’ fees that verdict stands at approximately $2.9 million.

In January 2007, the Versado Defendants filed their petition for review with the Supreme Court of Texas and in March 2007, Apache filed its conditional petition for review with the Supreme Court of Texas. On April 4,

2008, the Supreme Court of Texas granted review of the petitions,petitions. On September 9, 2008, the parties presented oral arguments, and the appeal is currently pending before the Supreme Court of Texas.

On December 8, 2005, WTG Gas Processing (“WTG”) filed suit in the 333rd District Court of Harris County, Texas against several defendants, including us, three other Targa entities and private equity funds affiliated with Warburg Pincus, seeking damages from the defendants. The suit alleges that we and private equity funds affiliated with Warburg Pincus, along with ConocoPhillips Company (“ConocoPhillips”) and Morgan Stanley, tortiously interfered with (i) a contract WTG claims to have had to purchase the SAOU System from ConocoPhillips, and (ii) prospective business relations of WTG. WTG claims the alleged interference resulted from our competition to purchase the ConocoPhillips’ assets and itsour successful acquisition of those assets in 2004. On October 2, 2007, the District Court granted defendants’ motions for summary judgment on all of WTG’s claims. We have agreed to indemnify the Partnership for any claim or liability arising out of the WTG suit. WTG’s motion to reconsider and for a new trial was overruled. On January 2, 2008, WTG filed a notice of appeal, and on May 6, 2008 filed its appellant’s brief with the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas. Targa and Warburg Pincus filed their appellee’s brief on June 26, 2008. WTG filed a reply brief on August 13, 2008. We will contestare contesting the appeal, but can give no assurances regarding the outcome of the proceeding. We have agreed to indemnify the Partnership for any claim or liability arising out of the WTG suit.

Note 13—12—Related-Party Transactions

Hedging ArrangementsCommodity Hedges

An affiliate of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (“Merrill Lynch”) is an equity investor in Targa Investments. We have entered into various commodity derivative transactions with Merrill Lynch Commodities Inc. (“MLCI”), an affiliate of Merrill Lynch. Under the terms of these various commodity derivative transactions, MLCI has agreed to pay us specified fixed prices in relation to specified notional quantities of natural gas, NGL, and condensate over periods ending in 2010, and we have agreed to pay MLCI

floating prices based on published index prices of such commodities for delivery at specified locations. The following table shows our open commodity derivatives with MLCI as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008:

 

Period

  Commodity  Instrument Type  Daily Volumes  Average Price  Index

Jul 2008—Dec 2008

  Natural gas  Swap  21,918 MMBtu  $6.96 per MMBtu  IF-Waha

Jan 2009—Dec 2009

  Natural gas  Swap  21,918 MMBtu  $6.62 per MMBtu  IF-Waha

Jul 2008—Dec 2008

  NGL  Swap  3,047 Bbl  $0.77 per gallon  OPIS-MB

Jan 2009—Dec 2009

  NGL  Swap  2,847 Bbl  $0.74 per gallon  OPIS-MB

Period

  Commodity  Instrument Type  Daily Volumes  Average Price  Index

Oct 2008 - Dec 2008

  Natural gas  Swap  21,918 MMBtu  $5.47 per MMBtu  IF-Waha

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Natural gas  Swap  21,918 MMBtu   7.33 per MMBtu  IF-Waha

Oct 2008 - Dec 2008

  NGL  Swap  3,047 Bbl   1.18 per gallon  OPIS-MB

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  NGL  Swap  2,847 Bbl   1.15 per gallon  OPIS-MB

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the fair value of these open positions iswas a liability of $115.9$24.4 million. For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 we paid MLCI $15.1$13.4 million and $23.1$36.6 million respectively, for amounts due under settled commodity derivative transactions. For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007, we paid MLCI $2.5$4.3 million and $0.3$5.8 million respectively, for amounts due under settled commodity derivative transactions.

The following table shows the Partnership’s open commodity derivatives with MLCI as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008:

 

Period

  Commodity  Instrument Type  Daily Volumes  Average Price  Index

Jul 2008—Dec 2008

  Natural gas  Swap  3,847 MMBtu  $8.76 per MMBtu  IF-Waha

Jan 2009—Dec 2009

  Natural gas  Swap  3,556 MMBtu   8.07 per MMBtu  IF-Waha

Jan 2010—Dec 2010

  Natural gas  Swap  3,289 MMBtu   7.39 per MMBtu  IF-Waha

Jul 2008—Dec 2008

  NGL  Swap  3,175 Bbl   1.06 per gallon  OPIS-MB

Jan 2009—Dec 2009

  NGL  Swap  3,000 Bbl   0.98 per gallon  OPIS-MB

Jul 2008—Dec 2008

  Condensate  Swap  264 Bbl   72.66 per barrel  NY-WTI

Jan 2009—Dec 2009

  Condensate  Swap  202 Bbl   70.60 per barrel  NY-WTI

Jan 2010—Dec 2010

  Condensate  Swap  181 Bbl   69.28 per barrel  NY-WTI

Period

  Commodity  Instrument Type  Daily Volumes  Average Price  Index

Oct 2008 - Dec 2008

  Natural gas  Swap  3,847 MMBtu  $8.76 per MMBtu  IF-Waha

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Natural gas  Swap  3,556 MMBtu   8.07 per MMBtu  IF-Waha

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  Natural gas  Swap  1,371 MMBtu   7.55 per MMBtu  IF-Waha

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  Natural gas  Swap  1,209 MMBtu   7.70 per MMBtu  NY-HH

Oct 2008 - Dec 2008

  NGL  Swap  3,175 Bbl   1.26 per gallon  OPIS-MB

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  NGL  Swap  3,000 Bbl   1.18 per gallon  OPIS-MB

Oct 2008 - Dec 2008

  Condensate  Swap  264 Bbl   72.66 per barrel  NY-WTI

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Condensate  Swap  202 Bbl   70.60 per barrel  NY-WTI

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  Condensate  Swap  181 Bbl   69.28 per barrel  NY-WTI

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the fair value of these Partnership open positions iswas a liability of $70.4$1.9 million. For the sixthree and nine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the Partnership paid MLCI $6.6 million and $18.3 million to settle payments due under hedge transactions. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Partnership paid MLCI $11.7$1.0 million and $1.8$2.8 million respectively, for amounts due under settledto settle commodity derivative transactions.

Other

For the periods indicated, related-party transactions included in our statements of operations were as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  2008  2007  2008  2007  2008  2007 2008  2007
  (In thousands)  (In thousands)  (In thousands)

Included in Revenues

               

GCF

  $35  $147  $366  $3,245  $56  $6,894  $422  $10,138

VESCO

   665   4,546   666   4,771

VESCO (1)

   —     (3,316)  666   1,455

MLCI

   28,029   13,642   60,349   29,100   22,519   23,071   82,868   52,171
                        
  $28,729  $18,335  $61,381  $37,116  $22,575  $26,649  $83,956  $63,764
                        

Included in Costs and Expenses

               

GCF

  $1,341  $770  $2,145  $1,775  $589  $(1,605) $2,734  $170

VESCO

   47,231   32,172   100,081   65,657

VESCO (1)

   51,508   39,171   151,589   104,828

MLCI

   1,574   3,246   2,873   3,641   988   8,442   3,861   12,082
                        
  $50,146  $36,188  $105,099  $71,073  $53,085  $46,008  $158,184  $117,080
                        

(1)Amounts are through July 31, 2008.

Note 14—Note 13—Segment Information

We categorize the midstream natural gas industry into, and describe our business in, two divisions: (i) Natural Gas Gathering and Processing (also a segment) and (ii) NGL Logistics and Marketing. Our NGL

Logistics and Marketing division consists of three segments: (a) Logistics Assets, (b) NGL Distribution and Marketing and (c) Wholesale Marketing.

Our Natural Gas Gathering and Processing segment includes assets used in the gathering of natural gas produced from oil and gas wells and processing this raw natural gas into merchantable natural gas by extracting natural gas liquids and removing impurities. These assets are located in North Texas, Louisiana and the Permian Basin of West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. We are also party to natural gas processing agreements with third party plants.

Our Logistics Assets segment is involved with gathering and storing mixed NGLs and fractionating, storing, and transporting finished NGLs. These assets are generally connected to and supplied, in part, by our Natural Gas Gathering and Processing segment and are predominantly located in Mont Belvieu, Texas and Western Louisiana.

Our NGL Distribution and Marketing segment markets our own natural gas liquids production and purchased natural gas liquids products in selected United States markets.

Our Wholesale Marketing segment includes our refinery services business and wholesale propane marketing operations. In our refinery services business, we provide LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) balancing services, purchase natural gas liquids products from refinery customers and sell natural gas liquids products to various customers. Our wholesale propane marketing operations include the sale of propane and related logistics services to multi-state retailers, independent retailers and other end-users. Wholesale Marketing operates principally in the United States, and has a small marketing presence in Canada.

The “Eliminations and Other” column in the following tables below includes amounts related to general and administrative expenses not allocated to segment operations, corporate development, interest expense, income tax expense, and the depreciation and cost of equipment used in our headquarters office. “Eliminations and Other” also includes the elimination of intersegment revenues and expenses.

Our reportable segment information is shown in the following tables:tables.

 

  Three Months Ended June 30, 2008  Three Months Ended September 30, 2008
  Natural Gas
Gathering
and
Processing
  Logistics
Assets
 NGL
Distribution
and
Marketing
Services
  Wholesale
Marketing
  Eliminations
and Other
 Total  Natural Gas
Gathering
and
Processing
  Logistics
Assets
 NGL
Distribution
and
Marketing
Services
 Wholesale
Marketing
 Eliminations
and Other
 Total
  (In thousands)  (In thousands)

Revenues

  $543,267  $27,630  $1,383,963  $308,366  $—    $2,263,226  $497,785  $25,672  $1,514,958  $314,572  $—    $2,352,987

Intersegment revenues

   516,204   38,054   116,969   8,960   (680,187)  —     473,426   39,853   139,787   5,987   (659,053)  —  
                                    

Revenues

   1,059,471   65,684   1,500,932   317,326   (680,187)  2,263,226   971,211   65,525   1,654,745   320,559   (659,053)  2,352,987
                                    

Product purchases

   904,590   (33)  916,550   201,982   —     2,023,089   797,661   (67)  1,179,406   199,830   —     2,176,830

Intersegment product purchases

   3,550   33   551,969   106,513   (662,065)  —     18,721   67   500,005   126,181   (644,974)  —  
                                    

Product purchases

   908,140   —     1,468,519   308,495   (662,065)  2,023,089   816,382   —     1,679,411   326,011   (644,974)  2,176,830
                                    

Operating expenses

   34,323   36,373   517   16   —     71,229   37,256   36,007   304   16   —     73,583

Intersegment operating expenses

   385   17,737   —     —     (18,122)  —     199   13,879   —     1   (14,079)  —  
                                    

Operating expenses

   34,708   54,110   517   16   (18,122)  71,229   37,455   49,886   304   17   (14,079)  73,583
                                    

Operating margin

  $116,623  $11,574  $31,896  $8,815  $—    $168,908  $117,374  $15,639  $(24,970) $(5,469) $—    $102,574
                                    

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

  $6,354  $842  $—    $—    $—    $7,196  $1,432  $1,102  $—    $—    $—    $2,534
                                    

Unconsolidated investments

  $33,389  $20,389  $—    $—    $—    $53,778  $—    $19,554  $—    $—    $—    $19,554

Capital expenditures

  $22,125  $15,774  $—    $—    $1,163  $39,062  $25,042  $9,239  $—    $—    $1,479  $35,760
  Three Months Ended September 30, 2007
  Natural Gas
Gathering
and
Processing
  Logistics
Assets
 NGL
Distribution
and
Marketing
Services
 Wholesale
Marketing
 Eliminations
and Other
 Total
  (In thousands)

Revenues

  $361,463  $22,489  $1,237,911  $241,773  $—    $1,863,636

Intersegment revenues

   364,985   29,948   85,884   4,713   (485,530)  —  
                  

Revenues

   726,448   52,437   1,323,795   246,486   (485,530)  1,863,636
                  

Product purchases

   588,934   —     914,293   161,476   —     1,664,703

Intersegment product purchases

   4   —     393,120   82,759   (475,883)  —  
                  

Product purchases

   588,938   —     1,307,413   244,235   (475,883)  1,664,703
                  

Operating expenses

   28,515   30,856   138   17   —     59,526

Intersegment operating expenses

   502   9,145   —     —     (9,647)  —  
                  

Operating expenses

   29,017   40,001   138   17   (9,647)  59,526
                  

Operating margin

  $108,493  $12,436  $16,244  $2,234  $—    $139,407
                  

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

  $1,568  $749  $—    $—    $—    $2,317
                  

Unconsolidated investments

  $27,238  $19,399  $—    $—    $—    $46,637

Capital expenditures

  $20,309  $7,159  $—    $—    $398  $27,866

   Three Months Ended June 30, 2007
   Natural
Gas
Gathering
and
Processing
  Logistics
Assets
  NGL
Distribution
and
Marketing
Services
  Wholesale
Marketing
  Eliminations
and Other
  Total
   (In thousands)

Revenues

  $391,887  $20,058  $987,231  $211,592  $—    $1,610,768

Intersegment revenues

   338,445   29,897   62,368   5,172   (435,882)  —  
                        

Revenues

   730,332   49,955   1,049,599   216,764   (435,882)  1,610,768
                        

Product purchases

   604,767   (1)  680,070   153,471   —     1,438,307

Intersegment product purchases

   —     1   362,977   61,059   (424,037)  —  
                        

Product purchases

   604,767   —     1,043,047   214,530   (424,037)  1,438,307
                        

Operating expenses

   28,459   33,311   615   3   —     62,388

Intersegment operating expenses

   94   11,751   —     —     (11,845)  —  
                        

Operating expenses

   28,553   45,062   615   3   (11,845)  62,388
                        

Operating margin

  $97,012  $4,893  $5,937  $2,231  $—    $110,073
                        

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

  $2,296  $867  $—    $—    $—    $3,163
                        

Unconsolidated investments

  $25,670  $19,424  $—    $—    $—    $45,094

Capital expenditures

  $20,836  $9,371  $—    $—    $492  $30,699

  Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
  Natural Gas
Gathering
and
Processing
  Logistics
Assets
 NGL
Distribution
and
Marketing
Services
  Wholesale
Marketing
  Eliminations
and Other
 Total Natural Gas
Gathering
and
Processing
 Logistics
Assets
 NGL
Distribution
and
Marketing
Services
 Wholesale
Marketing
 Eliminations
and Other
 Total
  (In thousands) (In thousands)

Revenues

  $982,468  $48,448  $2,603,076  $831,627  $—    $4,465,619 $1,480,253 $74,120  $4,118,034  $1,146,199 $—    $6,818,606

Intersegment revenues

   950,237   68,390   317,473   29,046   (1,365,146)  —    1,423,663  108,243   457,260   35,033  (2,024,199)  —  
                                 

Revenues

   1,932,705   116,838   2,920,549   860,673   (1,365,146)  4,465,619  2,903,916  182,363   4,575,294   1,181,232  (2,024,199)  6,818,606
                                 

Product purchases

   1,628,635   (33)  1,860,936   534,992    4,024,530  2,426,296  (101)  3,040,343   734,822  —     6,201,360

Intersegment product purchases

   9,969   33   1,018,398   307,245   (1,335,645)  —    28,690  101   1,518,402   433,426  (1,980,619)  —  
                                 

Product purchases

   1,638,604   —     2,879,334   842,237   (1,335,645)  4,024,530  2,454,986  —     4,558,745   1,168,248  (1,980,619)  6,201,360
                                 

Operating expenses

   64,343   69,421   1,016   27   —     134,807  101,599  105,428   1,321   42  —     208,390

Intersegment operating expenses

   533   28,968   —     —     (29,501)  —    733  42,847   —     —    (43,580)  —  
                                 

Operating expenses

   64,876   98,389   1,016   27   (29,501)  134,807  102,332  148,275   1,321   42  (43,580)  208,390
                                 

Operating margin

  $229,225  $18,449  $40,199  $18,409  $—    $306,282 $346,598 $34,088  $15,228  $12,942 $—    $408,856
                                 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

  $8,729  $1,926  $—    $—    $—    $10,655 $10,161 $3,028  $—    $—   $—    $13,189
                                 

Unconsolidated investments

  $33,389  $20,389  $—    $—    $—    $53,778 $—   $19,554  $—    $—   $—    $19,554

Capital expenditures

  $34,248  $21,694  $—    $—    $2,222  $58,164 $59,290 $30,933  $—    $—   $3,701  $93,924
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007
 Natural Gas
Gathering
and
Processing
 Logistics
Assets
 NGL
Distribution
and
Marketing
Services
 Wholesale
Marketing
 Eliminations
and Other
 Total
 (In thousands)

Revenues

 $1,111,296 $59,399  $2,966,002  $786,719 $—    $4,923,416

Intersegment revenues

  968,325  85,750   289,690   18,622  (1,362,387)  —  
               

Revenues

  2,079,621  145,149   3,255,692   805,341  (1,362,387)  4,923,416
               

Product purchases

  1,696,256  —     2,180,287   496,746  —     4,373,289

Intersegment product purchases

  12  —     1,040,139   297,596  (1,337,747)  —  
               

Product purchases

  1,696,268  —     3,220,426   794,342  (1,337,747)  4,373,289
               

Operating expenses

  86,028  92,414   1,374   21  —     179,837

Intersegment operating expenses

  642  24,021   (23)  —    (24,640)  —  
               

Operating expenses

  86,670  116,435   1,351   21  (24,640)  179,837
               

Operating margin

 $296,683 $28,714  $33,915  $10,978 $—    $370,290
               

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

 $5,068 $2,896  $—    $—   $—    $7,964
               

Unconsolidated investments

 $27,238 $19,399  $—    $—   $—    $46,637

Capital expenditures

 $64,083 $29,983  $—    $—   $1,580  $95,646

   Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
   Natural Gas
Gathering
and
Processing
  Logistics
Assets
  NGL
Distribution
and
Marketing
Services
  Wholesale
Marketing
  Eliminations
and Other
  Total
   (In thousands)

Revenues

  $749,833  $36,910  $1,728,091  $544,946  $—    $3,059,780

Intersegment revenues

   603,340   55,802   203,806   13,909   (876,857)  —  
                        

Revenues

   1,353,173   92,712   1,931,897   558,855   (876,857)  3,059,780
                        

Product purchases

   1,107,322   —     1,265,994   335,270   —     2,708,586

Intersegment product purchases

   8   —     647,019   214,837   (861,864)  —  
                        

Product purchases

   1,107,330   —     1,913,013   550,107   (861,864)  2,708,586
                        

Operating expenses

   57,513   61,558   1,236   4   —     120,311

Intersegment operating expenses

   140   14,876   (23)  —     (14,993)  —  
                        

Operating expenses

   57,653   76,434   1,213   4   (14,993)  120,311
                        

Operating margin

  $188,190  $16,278  $17,671  $8,744  $—    $230,883
                        

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

  $3,500  $2,147  $—    $—    $—    $5,647
                        

Unconsolidated investments

  $25,670  $19,424  $—    $—    $—    $45,094

Capital expenditures

  $43,774  $22,824  $—    $—    $1,182  $67,780

The following table is a reconciliation of operating margin to net income for each of the periods presented:

 

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2008 2007 2008 2007   2008 2007 2008 2007 
  (in thousands)   (In thousands) 

Operating margin

  $168,908  $110,073  $306,282  $230,883   $102,574  $139,407  $408,856  $370,290 

Adjustments to reconcile operating margin to net income:

     

Adjustments to reconcile operating margin to net income (loss):

     

Depreciation and amortization

   (38,750)  (36,434)  (76,942)  (73,166)   (41,086)  (37,591)  (118,028)  (110,757)

Gain on sales of assets

   2   311   4,445   131 

Gain (loss) on sale of assets

   13   (36)  4,458   95 

General and administrative

   (27,924)  (23,699)  (52,017)  (42,390)   (26,679)  (35,831)  (78,696)  (78,221)

Interest expense, net

   (23,660)  (34,021)  (49,245)  (78,003)   (24,599)  (34,749)  (73,844)  (112,752)

Gain on insurance claims

   18,566   —     18,566   —   

Other

   (19,210)  —     (644)  —   

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

   7,196   3,163   10,655   5,647    2,534   2,317   13,189   7,964 

Minority interest

   (11,610)  (7,207)  (21,757)  (12,818)

Non-controlling interest in net income of the Partnership

   (18,626)  (2,679)  (35,597)  (4,048)

Minority interest/Non-controlling interest

   (24,603)  (10,254)  (81,957)  (27,120)

Income tax (expense) / benefit

   (27,904)  3,993   (39,776)  (3,196)   10,176   (9,974)  (29,600)  (13,170)
                          

Net income

  $46,198  $13,500  $64,614  $23,040 

Net income (loss)

  $(20,880) $13,289  $43,734  $36,329 
                          

Note 15—14—Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

On July 18, 2008, SemGroup LP (“Semgroup”SemGroup”) filed for bankruptcy protection. We had business relationships with SemGroup in our Natural Gas Gathering and Processing, NGL Distribution and Marketing Services and Logistics Assets segments. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, weour recognized a reserve of $4.6 million for all product delivered and subject to the bankruptcy. During the third quarter, we will record an additional reserve of $2.4 million for product delivered subsequent to June 30, 2008.

Note 16—Subsequent Events

During July 2008, the Partnership borrowed $87.4 million under its senior secured credit facility to terminate certain out-of-the-money natural gas and NGL commodity swaps. Prior to the terminations, the swaps were designated as hedges in accordance with SFAS 133, “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” Approximately $20.8 million, $38.2 million and $27.9 million will be reclassified from OCI to revenues during 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively, when the hedged forecasted sales transactions are expected to occur. The Partnership also entered into new natural gas and NGL commodity swaps at then current market prices that match the production volumes of the terminated swaps through 2010.

On July 23, 2008, the general partner of the Partnership announced a quarterly distribution of available cash of $0.5125 per common and subordinated unit for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The cash distribution of approximately $25.9 million (including distributions to us for our subordinated units, our general partner interest and as the holder of the incentive distribution rights) is payable on August 14, 2008 to unitholders of record as of the close of business on August 4, 2008.

On July 31, 2008, we acquired an approximate 54% ownership interest in VESCO from subsidiaries of Chevron U.S.A. Inc.bankruptcy was $7.3 million.

Note 17—15—Consolidating Financial Statements

We are the issuer of the notes discussed in Note 7 to the financial statements of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. The notes are jointly and severally, irrevocably and unconditionally guaranteed by our wholly-ownedwholly owned subsidiaries (referred to as “Guarantor Subsidiaries”).

The following financial information presents condensed consolidating financial statements, which include:

 

The Parent company only (“Parent”);

 

The Guarantor Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis;

 

Non-wholly owned and foreign subsidiaries (referred to as “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”);

 

Elimination entries necessary to consolidate the Parent, the Guarantor Subsidiaries, and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries; and

 

The Company on a consolidated basis.

Targa Resources, Inc.TARGA RESOURCES, INC.

Condensed Consolidating Balance SheetCONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

JuneSEPTEMBER 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

  Parent Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Intercompany
Eliminations
 Consolidated   Parent Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Intercompany
Eliminations
 Consolidated 

Assets

            

Current assets:

            

Cash and cash equivalents

  $—    $267,541  $98,691  $—    $366,232   $—    $43,488  $80,001  $—    $123,489 

Accounts receivable and other current assets

   78,149   756,303   122,225   —     956,677    185   674,919   131,533   —     806,637 
                                

Total current assets

   78,149   1,023,844   220,916   —     1,322,909    185   718,407   211,534   —     930,126 

Property, plant, and equipment, at cost

   —     776,038   2,052,588   —     2,828,626    —     765,747   2,312,980   —     3,078,727 

Accumulated depreciation

   —     68,906   (479,781)  —     (410,875)   —     101,763   (552,936)  —     (451,173)
                                

Property, plant, and equipment, net

   —     844,944   1,572,807   —     2,417,751    —     867,510   1,760,044   —     2,627,554 

Unconsolidated investments

   —     53,778   —     —     53,778    —     19,554   —     —     19,554 

Investment in subsidiaries

   872,986   54,688   —     (927,674)  —      1,209,393   469,130   —     (1,678,523)  —   

Advances to (from) subsidiaries

   122,008   (250,002)  127,994   —     —   

Advance to (from) subsidiaries

   (34,371)  (224,949)  102,897   156,423   —   

Other assets

   148,765   (94,627)  18,964   —     73,102    150,080   (95,881)  39,447   —     93,646 
                                

Total assets

  $1,221,908  $1,632,625  $1,940,681  $(927,674) $3,867,540   $1,325,287  $1,753,771  $2,113,922  $(1,522,100) $3,670,880 
                                

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

      

Liabilities and stockholder’s equity

      

Current liabilities:

            

Accounts payable and other liabilities

  $(5,166) $700,217  $388,084  $—    $1,083,135   $20,225  $504,483  $228,259  $—    $752,967 

Current maturities of debt

   12,500   —     —     —     12,500    12,500   —     —     —     12,500 
                                

Total current liabilities

   7,334   700,217   388,084   —     1,095,635    32,725   504,483   228,259   —     765,467 

Long-term liabilities:

            

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

   765,925   —     575,000   —     1,340,925    762,800   —     640,000   —     1,402,800 

Other long-term obligations

   53,654   130,735   161,854   —     346,243    29,457   39,895   59,387   —     128,739 
                                

Total long-term liabilities

   819,579   130,735   736,854   —     1,687,168    792,257   39,895   699,387   —     1,531,539 

Minority interest

   —     —     —     108,338   108,338 

Noncontrolling interest in the Partnership

   —     —     —     581,404   581,404 

Minority interest/Non-controlling interest

   —     —     —     873,569   873,569 

Stockholder’s equity:

            

Stockholder’s equity

   559,619   993,243   1,079,407   (2,072,650)  559,619    539,933   1,242,600   1,246,011   (2,488,611)  539,933 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (164,624)  (191,570)  (263,664)  455,234   (164,624)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

   (39,628)  (33,207)  (59,735)  92,942   (39,628)
                              ��  

Total stockholder’s equity

   394,995   801,673   815,743   (1,617,416)  394,995    500,305   1,209,393   1,186,276   (2,395,669)  500,305 
                                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $1,221,908  $1,632,625  $1,940,681  $(927,674) $3,867,540 

Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity

  $1,325,287  $1,753,771  $2,113,922  $(1,522,100) $3,670,880 
                                

Targa Resources, Inc.TARGA RESOURCES, INC.

Condensed Consolidating Balance SheetCONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

DecemberDECEMBER 31, 2007

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

  Parent Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Intercompany
Eliminations
 Consolidated  Parent Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Intercompany
Eliminations
 Consolidated 

Assets

           

Current assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

  $—    $88,303  $89,646  $—    $177,949  $—    $88,303  $89,646  $—    $177,949 

Accounts receivable and other current assets

   25,130   954,910   104,387   —     1,084,427   25,130   954,910   104,387   —     1,084,427 
                               

Total current assets

   25,130   1,043,213   194,033   —     1,262,376   25,130   1,043,213   194,033   —     1,262,376 

Property, plant, and equipment, at cost

   —     743,652   2,020,578   —     2,764,230   —     743,652   2,020,578   —     2,764,230 

Accumulated depreciation

   —     94,265   (428,425)  —     (334,160)  —     94,265   (428,425)  —     (334,160)
                               

Property, plant, and equipment, net

   —     837,917   1,592,153   —     2,430,070   —     837,917   1,592,153   —     2,430,070 

Unconsolidated investments

   —     48,005   —     —     48,005   —     48,005   —     —     48,005 

Investment in subsidiaries

   1,087,322   109,411   —     (1,196,733)  —     1,087,322   109,411   —     (1,196,733)  —   

Advances to (from) subsidiaries

   66,953   (172,735)  105,782   —     —     66,953   (172,735)  105,782   —     —   

Other assets

   134,215   (97,599)  12,898   —     49,514   134,215   (97,599)  12,898   —     49,514 
                               

Total assets

  $1,313,620  $1,768,212  $1,904,866  $(1,196,733) $3,789,965  $1,313,620  $1,768,212  $1,904,866  $(1,196,733) $3,789,965 
                               

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

      

Liabilities and stockholder’s equity

     

Current liabilities:

           

Accounts payable and other liabilities

  $11,043  $657,736  $256,894  $—    $925,673  $11,043  $657,736  $256,894  $—    $925,673 

Current maturities of debt

   12,500   —     —     —     12,500   12,500   —     —     —     12,500 
                               

Total current liabilities

   23,543   657,736   256,894   —     938,173   23,543   657,736   256,894   —     938,173 

Long-term liabilities:

      

Long-term liabilities:

 

    

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

   772,175   —     626,300   —     1,398,475   772,175   —     626,300   —     1,398,475 

Other long-term obligations

   25,498   100,516   19,773   —     145,787   25,498   100,516   19,773   —     145,787 
                               

Total long-term liabilities

   797,673   100,516   646,073   —     1,544,262   797,673   100,516   646,073   —     1,544,262 

Minority interest

   —     —     —     100,826   100,826 

Noncontrolling interest in the Partnership

   —     —     —     714,300   714,300 

Minority interest/Non-controlling interest

  —     —     —     815,126   815,126 

Stockholder’s equity:

           

Stockholder’s equity

   548,520   1,082,065   1,075,149   (2,157,214)  548,520   548,520   1,082,065   1,075,149   (2,157,214)  548,520 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (56,116)  (72,105)  (73,250)  145,355   (56,116)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

  (56,116)  (72,105)  (73,250)  145,355   (56,116)
                               

Total stockholder’s equity

   492,404   1,009,960   1,001,899   (2,011,859)  492,404   492,404   1,009,960   1,001,899   (2,011,859)  492,404 
                               

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $1,313,620  $1,768,212  $1,904,866  $(1,196,733) $3,789,965 

Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity

 $1,313,620  $1,768,212  $1,904,866  $(1,196,733) $3,789,965 
                               

Targa Resources, Inc.TARGA RESOURCES, INC.

Condensed Consolidating Statement of OperationsCONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended JuneTHREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

  Parent Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Intercompany
Eliminations
 Consolidated   Parent Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Intercompany
Eliminations
 Consolidated 

Revenues

  $—    $2,038,653  $833,414  $(608,841) $2,263,226   $—    $2,090,748  $802,080  $(539,841) $2,352,987 
                                

Operating costs and expenses:

            

Product purchases

   —     1,931,771   681,093   (589,775)  2,023,089    —     2,049,237   650,691   (523,098)  2,176,830 

Operating expenses

   —     39,263   51,032   (19,066)  71,229    —     37,146   53,180   (16,743)  73,583 

Depreciation and amortization

   —     12,804   25,946   —     38,750    —     13,082   28,004   —     41,086 

General and administrative and other

   87   21,204   6,631   —     27,922    41   38,717   5,807   —     44,565 
                                
   87   2,005,042   764,702   (608,841)  2,160,990    41   2,138,182   737,682   (539,841)  2,336,064 
                                

Income (loss) from operations

   (87)  33,611   68,712   —     102,236 

Income from operations

   (41)  (47,434)  64,398   —     16,923 

Other income (expense):

            

Interest expense, net

   (15,841)  —     (7,819)  —     (23,660)   (13,963)  —     (10,636)  —     (24,599)

Other income

   18,566   —     —     —     18,566 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

   —     7,196   —     —     7,196    —     2,534   —     —     2,534 

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

   71,192   30,575   —     (101,767)  —      (17,158)  28,062   —     (10,904)  —   

Minority interest/Non-controlling interest

   —     —     —     (30,236)  (30,236)   —     —     —     (24,603)  (24,603)

Other income

   —     (320)  (991)  —     (1,311)
                                

Income before income taxes

   73,830   71,382   60,893   (132,003)  74,102 

Income tax expense

   (27,632)  (190)  (363)  281   (27,904)

Income before income tax

   (31,162)  (17,158)  52,771   (35,507)  (31,056)

Income tax (expense) benefit

   10,282   —     (400)  294   10,176 
                                

Net income

  $46,198  $71,192  $60,530  $(131,722) $46,198 

Net income (loss)

  $(20,880) $(17,158) $52,371  $(35,213) $(20,880)
                                

Targa Resources, Inc.TARGA RESOURCES, INC.

Condensed Consolidating Statement of OperationsCONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended JuneTHREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

  Parent Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
Subsidiary
 Intercompany
Eliminations
 Consolidated   Parent Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Intercompany
Eliminations
 Consolidated 

Revenues

  $—    $1,457,542  $577,805  $(424,579) $1,610,768   $—    $1,134,462  $555,262  $173,912  $1,863,636 
                                

Operating costs and expenses:

            

Product purchases

   —     1,385,230   463,051   (409,974)  1,438,307    —     1,043,950   434,426   186,327   1,664,703 

Operating expenses

   —     35,481   41,512   (14,605)  62,388    —     34,335   37,606   (12,415)  59,526 

Depreciation and amortization

   —     12,374   24,060   —     36,434    —     12,715   24,876   —     37,591 

General and administrative and other

   16   18,967   4,405   —     23,388    29   27,584   8,254   —     35,867 
                                
   16   1,452,052   533,028   (424,579)  1,560,517    29   1,118,584   505,162   173,912   1,797,687 
                                

Income (loss) from operations

   (16)  5,490   44,777   —     50,251    (29)  15,878   50,100   —     65,949 

Other income (expense):

            

Interest income, net

   (19,371)  —     (14,650)  —     (34,021)   54,159   (74,881)  (14,027)  —     (34,749)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

   —     3,163   —     —     3,163    —     2,317   —     —     2,317 

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

   28,768   20,136   —     (48,904)  —      (30,995)  (2,724)  —     33,719   —   

Minority interest/Non-controlling interest

   —     —     —     (9,886)  (9,886)   —     —     —     (10,254)  (10,254)

Other

   —     28,352   (28,352)  —     —   
                                

Income before income taxes

   9,381   28,789   30,127   (58,790)  9,507    23,135   (31,058)  7,721   68,412   23,263 

Income tax (expense) benefit

   4,119   (21)  (513)  408   3,993    (9,846)  63   (395)  204   (9,974)
                                

Net income

  $13,500  $28,768  $29,614  $(58,382) $13,500 

Net income (loss)

  $13,289  $(30,995) $7,326  $68,616  $13,289 
                                

Targa Resources, Inc.TARGA RESOURCES, INC.

Condensed Consolidating Statement of OperationsCONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Six Months Ended JuneNINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

  Parent Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Intercompany
Eliminations
 Consolidated   Parent Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Intercompany
Eliminations
 Consolidated 

Revenues

  $—    $4,057,163  $1,538,175  $(1,129,719) $4,465,619   $—    $6,147,911  $2,340,255  $(1,669,560) $6,818,606 
                                

Operating costs and expenses:

             

Product purchases

   —     3,868,273   1,252,986   (1,096,729)  4,024,530    —     5,917,510   1,903,677   (1,619,827)  6,201,360 

Operating expenses

   —     74,225   93,572   (32,990)  134,807    —     111,371   146,752   (49,733)  208,390 

Depreciation and amortization

   —     25,362   51,580   —     76,942    —     38,444   79,584   —     118,028 

General and administrative and other

   87   35,966   11,519   —     47,572    128   74,683   17,326   —     92,137 
                                
   87   4,003,826   1,409,657   (1,129,719)  4,283,851    128   6,142,008   2,147,339   (1,669,560)  6,619,915 
                                

Income (loss) from operations

   (87)  53,337   128,518   —     181,768    (128)  5,903   192,916   —     198,691 

Other income (expense):

             

Interest expense, net

   (32,954)  —     (16,291)  —     (49,245)   (46,917)  —     (26,927)  —     (73,844)

Other income

   18,566   —     —     —     18,566 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

   —     10,655 �� —     —     10,655    —     13,189   —     —     13,189 

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

   118,680   54,688   —     (173,368)  —      101,522   82,750   —     (184,272)  —   

Minority interest/Non-controlling interest

   —     —     —     (57,354)  (57,354)   —     —     —     (81,957)  (81,957)

Other income

   18,566   (320)  (991)  —     17,255 
                

Income before income tax

   73,043   101,522   164,998   (266,229)  73,334 

Income tax (expense) benefit

   (29,309)  —     (1,100)  809   (29,600)
                

Net income (loss)

  $43,734  $101,522  $163,898  $(265,420) $43,734 
                
TARGA RESOURCES, INC.TARGA RESOURCES, INC. 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONSCONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 
(Unaudited)(Unaudited) 
(In thousands)(In thousands) 
  Parent Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Intercompany
Eliminations
 Consolidated 

Revenues

  $—    $3,901,134  $1,611,257  $(588,975) $4,923,416 
                

Operating costs and expenses:

      

Product purchases

   —     3,652,035   1,278,360   (557,106)  4,373,289 

Operating expenses

   —     100,921   110,785   (31,869)  179,837 

Depreciation and amortization

   —     36,740   74,017   —     110,757 

General and administrative and other

   61   61,999   16,066   —     78,126 
                
   61   3,851,695   1,479,228   (588,975)  4,742,009 
                

Income (loss) from operations

   (61)  49,439   132,029   —     181,407 

Other income (expense):

      

Interest income, net

   (6,709)  (74,881)  (31,162)  —     (112,752)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

   —     7,964   —     —     7,964 

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

   55,884   44,947   —     (100,831)  —   

Minority interest/Non-controlling interest

   —     —     —     (27,120)  (27,120)

Other

   —     28,352   (28,352)  —     —   
                                

Income before income taxes

   104,205   118,680   112,227   (230,722)  104,390    49,114   55,821   72,515   (127,951)  49,499 

Income tax expense

   (39,591)  —     (700)  515   (39,776)

Income tax (expense) benefit

   (12,785)  63   (1,060)  612   (13,170)
                                

Net income

  $64,614  $118,680  $111,527  $(230,207) $64,614 

Net income (loss)

  $36,329  $55,884  $71,455  $(127,339) $36,329 
                                

Targa Resources, Inc.TARGA RESOURCES, INC.

Condensed Consolidating Statement of OperationsCONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Six Months Ended JuneNINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

   Parent  Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Intercompany
Eliminations
  Consolidated 

Cash flows from operating activities

      

Net income (loss)

  $43,734  $101,522  $163,898  $(265,420) $43,734 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

      

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

   4,730   38,996   81,716   —     125,442 

Deferred income taxes

   29,125   —     1,100   (809)  29,416 

Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated investments

   —     (13,189)  —     —     (13,189)

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

   (101,522)  (82,750)  —     184,272   —   

Other

   (18,078)  2,467   (150,693)  81,957   (84,347)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

      

Accounts receivable and other assets

   12,745   211,802   44,034   —     268,581 

Inventory

   —     22,855   (443)  —     22,412 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

   27,114   (219,644)  (12,017)  —     (204,547)
                     

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   (2,152)  62,059   127,595   —     187,502 
                     

Cash flows from investing activities

      

Purchases of property and equipment

   —     (40,503)  (49,068)  —     (89,571)

Other

   (16,474)  (80,789)  523   —     (96,740)
                     

Net cash used in investing activities

   (16,474)  (121,292)  (48,545)  —     (186,311)
                     

Cash flows from financing activities

      

Repayments under senior secured credit facility

   —     —     (323,800)  —     (323,800)

Other

   (9,409)  —     330,332   —     320,923 

Receipts from (payments to) subsidiaries

   28,035   14,418   (95,227)  —     (52,774)
                     

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   18,626   14,418   (88,695)  —     (55,651)
                     

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   —     (44,815)  (9,645)  —     (54,460)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

   —     88,303   89,646   —     177,949 
                     

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $—    $43,488  $80,001  $—    $123,489 
                     

TARGA RESOURCES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

   Parent  Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiary
  Intercompany
Eliminations
  Consolidated 

Revenues

  $—    $2,766,672  $1,055,995  $(762,887) $3,059,780 
                     

Operating costs and expenses:

       

Product purchases

   —     2,608,085   843,934   (743,433)  2,708,586 

Operating expenses

   —     66,586   73,179   (19,454)  120,311 

Depreciation and amortization

   —     24,025   49,141   —     73,166 

General and administrative and other

   32   34,415   7,812   —     42,259 
                     
   32   2,733,111   974,066   (762,887)  2,944,322 
                     

Income (loss) from operations

   (32)  33,561   81,929   —     115,458 

Other income (expense):

       

Interest income, net

   (60,868)  —     (17,135)  —     (78,003)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

   —     5,647   —     —     5,647 

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

   86,879   47,671   —     (134,550)  —   

Minority interest/Non-controlling interest

   —     —     —     (16,866)  (16,866)
                     

Income before income taxes

   25,979   86,879   64,794   (151,416)  26,236 

Income tax expense

   (2,939)  —     (665)  408   (3,196)
                     

Net income

  $23,040  $86,879  $64,129  $(151,008) $23,040 
                     

Targa Resources, Inc.

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

   Parent  Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Intercompany
Eliminations
  Consolidated 

Cash flows from operating activities

      

Net income

  $64,614  $118,680  $111,527  $(230,207) $64,614 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

      

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

   3,264   25,772   52,656   —     81,692 

Deferred income taxes

   38,354   —     700   (515)  38,539 

Earnings from unconsolidated investments

   —     (10,655)  —     —     (10,655)

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

   (118,680)  (54,688)  —     173,368   —   

Other

   (17,833)  (2,899)  (44,307)  57,354   (7,685)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

      

Accounts receivable and other assets

   14,949   112,107   (26,215)  —     100,841 

Inventory

   —     35,566   64   —     35,630 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

   (16,211)  (46,291)  91,421   —     28,919 
                     

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   (31,543)  177,592   185,846   —     331,895 
                     

Cash flows from investing activities

      

Purchases of property and equipment

   —     (25,574)  (28,237)  —     (53,811)

Other

   (16,400)  48,306   (3,815)  —     28,091 
                     

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

   (16,400)  22,732   (32,052)  —     (25,720)
                     

Cash flows from financing activities

      

Repayments under senior secured credit facility

   (6,250)  —     (301,300)  —     (307,550)

Other

   —     —     243,410   —     243,410 

Receipts from (payments to) subsidiaries

   54,193   (21,086)  (86,859)  —     (53,752)
                     

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   47,943   (21,086)  (144,749)  —     (117,892)
                     

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   —     179,238   9,045   —     188,283 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

   —     88,303   89,646   —     177,949 
                     

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $—    $267,541  $98,691  $—    $366,232 
                     

Targa Resources, Inc.

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

  Parent Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Intercompany
Eliminations
 Consolidated   Parent Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Intercompany
Eliminations
 Consolidated 

Cash flows from operating activities

            

Net income

  $23,040  $86,879  $64,129  $(151,008) $23,040 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

      

Net income (loss)

  $36,329  $10,937  $71,455  $(82,392) $36,329 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

      

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

   8,705   24,519   49,447   —     82,671    10,338   36,245   75,760   —     122,343 

Deferred income taxes

   2,246   —     665   (408)  2,503    11.496   (63)  1,060   (612)  11,881 

Earnings from unconsolidated investments

   —     (5,647)  —     —     (5,647)

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

   (86,879)  (47,671)  —     134,550   —   

Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated investments

   —     (7,964)  —     —     (7,964)

Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries

   (55,884)  —     —     55,884   —   

Other

   1,050   (27,287)  4,685   16,866   (4,686)   (12,405)  (25,059)  3,077   27,120   (7,267)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

   —     —     —     —     —         

Accounts receivable and other assets

   (479)  (6,529)  (8,587)  —     (15,595)   (250,692)  113,763   7,081   —     (129,848)

Inventory

   —     33,482   1,217   —     34,699    —     (27,266)  (373)  —     (27,639)

Accounts payable and other liabilities

   (16,575)  54,725   (20,823)  —     17,327    (32,162)  147,663   23,488   —     138,989 
                                

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   (68,892)  112,471   90,733   —     134,312    (292,980)  248,256   181,548   —     136,824 
                                

Cash flows from investing activities

            

Purchases of property and equipment

   —     (33,915)  (34,490)  —     (68,405)   —     (45,324)  (53,442)  —     (97,766)

Other

   —     14,106   (4,312)  —     9,794    —     15,191   316   —     15,507 
                                

Net cash used in investing activities

   —     (19,809)  (38,802)  —     (58,611)   —     (30,133)  (52,124)  —     (82,259)
                                

Cash flows from financing activities

            

Senior secured credit facility:

      

Borrowings

   —     —     342,500   —     342,500 

Repayments

   (706,250)  —     (48,000)  —     (754,250)

Non-controlling interest in the Partnership

   —     —     —     —     —   

Repayments under senior secured credit facility

   (709,375)  —     (48,000)  —     (757,375)

Other

   775,142   (67,813)  (333,944)  —     373,385    (167)  420   712,226   —     712,479 

Receipts from subsidiaries

   —     —     —     —     —   

Receipts from (payments to) subsidiaries

   1,002,522   (253,102)  (749,420)  —     —   
                                

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   68,892   (67,813)  (39,444)  —     (38,365)   292,980   (252,682)  (85,194)  —     (44,896)
                                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   —     24,849   12,487   —     37,336 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   —     (34,559)  44,228   —     9,669 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

   —     117,661   25,078   —     142,739    —     117,661   25,078   —     142,739 
                                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $—    $142,510  $37,565  $—    $180,075   $—    $83,102  $69,306  $—    $152,408 
                                

Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion analyzes our financial condition and results of operations. You should read the following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Overview

We are a Delaware corporation formed in 2004 by our management team and Warburg Pincus LLC to acquire, own and operate assets in the midstream natural gas business.

Our gathering and processing assets are located primarily in the Permian Basin in West Texas and Southeast New Mexico, the Louisiana Gulf Coast primarily accessing the offshore region of Louisiana, and, through the Partnership, the Fort Worth Basin in North Texas, the Permian Basin in West Texas and the onshore region of the Louisiana Gulf Coast. Our NGL logistics and marketing assets are located primarily at Mont Belvieu and Galena Park near Houston, Texas and in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with terminals and transportation assets across the United States.

We conduct our business operations through two divisions and report our results of operations under four segments: Our Natural Gas Gathering and Processing division, which includes the Partnership, is a single segment consisting of our natural gas gathering and processing facilities, as well as certain fractionation capability integrated within those facilities; and the NGL Logistics and Marketing division, which consists of three segments: Logistics Assets, NGL Distribution and Marketing and Wholesale Marketing.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates since December 31, 2007. For a more complete description of our critical accounting polices and estimates, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

On January 1, 2008, we adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”)SFAS 157. SFAS 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at a specified measurement date. See Note 32 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for information regarding fair value disclosures pertaining to our financial assets and liabilities.

The accounting standard-setting bodies have recently issued the following accounting standard that has the potential toguideline may affect our future financial statements:

 

  

SFAS 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133.”

For additional information regarding this recent accounting development and others that may affect our future financial statements, see Note 32 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.

Results of Operations

The following table and discussion relate to the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007 and is a summary of our results of operations for the periods then ended:

 

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2008 2007 2008 2007   2008 2007 2008 2007 
  (In millions, except operating and price data)   (In millions, except operating and price data) 

Revenues (1)

  $2,263.2  $1,610.8  $4,465.6  $3,059.8   $2,353.0  $1,863.6  $6,818.6  $4,923.4 

Product purchases

   2,023.1   1,438.3   4,024.5   2,708.6    2,176.8   1,664.7   6,201.4   4,373.3 

Operating expenses

   71.2   62.4   134.8   120.3    73.6   59.5   208.4   179.8 

Depreciation and amortization expense

   38.8   36.4   76.9   73.2    41.1   37.6   118.0   110.8 

General and administrative expense

   27.9   23.7   52.0   42.4    26.7   35.8   78.7   78.2 

Casualty loss

   17.9   —     17.9   —   

Gain on sales of assets

   —     (0.3)  (4.4)  (0.1)   —     —     (4.5)  (0.1)
                          

Income from operations

   102.2   50.3   181.8   115.4    16.9   66.0   198.7   181.4 

Interest expense, net

   (23.7)  (34.0)  (49.2)  (78.0)   (24.6)  (34.7)  (73.8)  (112.8)

Gain on insurance claims

   18.6   —     18.6   —   

Other

   (1.3)  —     17.3   —   

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments (2)

   7.2   3.1   10.7   5.7    2.5   2.3   13.2   8.0 

Minority interest / non-controlling interest

   (30.2)  (9.9)  (57.5)  (16.9)   (24.6)  (10.3)  (82.1)  (27.1)

Income tax (expense) benefit

   (27.9)  4.0   (39.8)  (3.2)   10.2   (10.0)  (29.6)  (13.2)
                          

Net income

  $46.2  $13.5  $64.6  $23.0 

Net income (loss)

  $(20.9) $13.3  $43.7  $36.3 
                          

Financial data:

          

Operating margin (3)

  $168.9  $110.1  $306.3  $230.9   $102.6  $139.4  $408.8  $370.3 

Adjusted EBITDA (3)

   137.6   76.3   229.3   167.1 

Adjusted EBITDA (4)

   46.4   92.1   275.7   259.3 

Operating data:

          

Gathering throughput MMcf/d (4)

   2,072.3   1,999.0   2,128.5   1,987.9 

Plant natural gas inlet, MMcf/d (4)

   2,020.7   1,954.5   2,081.9   1,946.2 

Gathering throughput MMcf/d (5)

   1,859.2   2,002.8   2,043.4   1,992.9 

Plant natural gas inlet, MMcf/d (6) (7)

   1,817.3   1,956.4   1,994.9   1,949.7 

Gross NGL production, MBbl/d

   104.8   106.0   104.3   105.1    100.8   107.1   103.2   105.7 

Natural gas sales, BBtu/d (4)

   526.6   533.9   529.8   520.8 

Natural gas sales, BBtu/d (7)

   515.3   538.0   524.9   526.6 

NGL sales, MBbl/d

   285.9   296.4   301.7   298.6    290.1   330.3   297.8   309.3 

Condensate sales, MBbl/d

   3.7   4.1   3.7   3.7    3.9   4.4   3.8   3.9 

Average realized prices:

          

Natural Gas, $/MMBtu

          

Average realized sales price

   10.25   6.93   9.01   6.76    9.30   5.78   9.11   6.41 

Impact of hedging

   (0.14)  0.12   (0.01)  0.11    (0.12)  0.20   (0.04)  0.16 
                          

Average realized price

   10.11   7.05   9.00   6.87    9.18   5.98   9.07   6.57 
                          

NGL, $/gal

          

Average realized sales price

   1.57   1.08   1.52   1.02    1.67   1.19   1.57   1.08 

Impact of hedging

   (0.03)  —     (0.02)  —      (0.03)  (0.01)  (0.02)  —   
                          

Average realized price

   1.54   1.08   1.50   1.02    1.64   1.18   1.55   1.08 
                          

Condensate, $/Bbl

          

Average realized sales price

   119.20   61.65   107.38   58.77    113.05   72.96   109.35   64.10 

Impact of hedging

   (5.05)  0.83   (3.49)  1.32    (4.75)  (0.25)  (3.93)  0.73 
                          

Average realized price

   114.15   62.48   103.89   60.09    108.30   72.71   105.42   64.83 
                          

 

(1)

Includes business interruption insurance revenue of $0 and $17.5 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and $5.2$1.8 million and $5.6$7.3 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007.

(2)Includes business interruption insurance revenue of $0 and $4.1 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and $2.2$0 and $3.1 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007.
(3)Operating margin is total operating revenues less product purchases and operating expense. See “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
(4)Adjusted EBITDA is net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and non-cash income or loss related to derivative instruments. See “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
(4)(5)Gathering throughput represents the volume of natural gas gathered and passed through natural gas gathering pipelines from connections to producing wells and central delivery points.
(6)Plant natural gas inlet represents the volume of natural gas passing through the meter located at the inlet of a natural gas processing plant.
(7)Plant natural gas inlet volumes include producer take-in-kind volumes, while natural gas sales exclude producer take-in-kind volumes.

Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Revenues increased by $652.4Our net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was $20.9 million, or 41%,compared to $2,263.2net income of $13.3 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared2007. The decrease in net income is primarily from a $31.6 million pre-tax charge to $1,610.8reduce the carrying value of our NGL inventory to its net realizable value and a $17.9 million pre-tax loss reserve for damage to certain of our Gulf Coast facilities caused by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Other items affecting comparability of our results are more fully described below.

Revenues increased by $489.4 million, or 26%, to $2,353.0 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $1,863.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. Revenues from the sale of natural gas increased by $142.3$139.1 million, consisting of an increase of $147.0$151.6 million due to higher realized prices, partially offset by a decrease of $4.7$12.5 million due to lower sales volumes. Revenues from the sale of NGLs increased by $472.1$336.1 million, consisting of an increase of $515.3$519.6 million due to higher realized prices, partially offset by a decrease of $43.2$183.5 million due to lower sales volumes. Revenues from the sale of condensate increased by $15.8$9.5 million, consisting of an increase of $17.6$12.7 million due to higher realized prices, partially offset by a decrease of $3.2 million due to lower sales volumes. Other revenues, which includes revenues principally derived from fee-based services, increased by $4.7 million. The increase comprised $6.5 million in higher revenues from fee-based services, offset by a $1.8 million decrease in business interruption insurance revenue.

Our average realized prices for natural gas increased by $3.20 per MMBtu (net of a $0.32 decrease due to hedging), or 54%, to $9.18 per MMBtu for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $5.98 per MMBtu for the three months ended September 30, 2007. Average realized prices for NGLs increased by $0.46 per gallon (net of a $0.02 decrease due to hedging), or 39%, to $1.64 per gallon for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $1.18 per gallon for the three months ended September 30, 2007. Our average realized price for condensate increased by $35.59 per Bbl (net of a $4.50 decrease due to hedging), or 49%, to $108.30 per Bbl for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $72.71 per Bbl for the three months ended September 30, 2007.

Our natural gas sales volumes decreased by 22.7 BBtu/d, or 4%, to 515.3 BBtu/d for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to 538.0 BBtu/d for the three months ended September 30, 2007. NGL sales volumes decreased by 40.2 MBbl/d, or 12%, to 290.1 MBbl/d for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to 330.3 MBbl/d for the three months ended September 30, 2007. Condensate sales volumes decreased by 0.5 MBbl/d, or 11%, to 3.9 MBbl/d for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to 4.4 MBbl/d for the three months ended September 30, 2007. For information regarding the period to period changes in our commodity sales volumes, see “—Results of Operations—By Segment.”

Our product purchases increased by $512.1 million, or 31%, to $2,176.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $1,664.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. See “—Results of Operations—By Segment” for an explanation of the components of the increase.

Our operating expenses increased by $14.1 million, or 24%, to $73.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $59.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. See “—Results of Operations—By Segment” for a detailed explanation of the components of the increase.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $3.5 million, or 9%, to $41.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $37.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. The increase is due to the addition of property, plant and equipment.

General and administrative expense decreased by $9.1 million, or 25%, to $26.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $35.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. The decrease primarily consisted of a $10.5 million decrease in compensation related expenses partially offset by increases of $0.5 million in IT software/license expenses, $0.2 million in insurance and $0.7 million in miscellaneous expenses.

Interest expense decreased by $10.1 million, or 29%, to $24.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $34.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. The decrease is primarily from lower outstanding debt during 2008.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007

Our net income was $43.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to net income of $36.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Net income for the first nine months of 2008 was negatively impacted by a $31.6 million pre-tax charge to reduce the carrying value of our NGL inventory to its net realizable value and a $17.9 million pre-tax loss reserve for damage to certain of our Gulf Coast facilities caused by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Other items affecting comparability of our results are more fully described below.

Revenues increased by $1,895.2 million, or 38%, to $6,818.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $4,923.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Revenues from the sale of natural gas increased by $359.3 million, consisting of a $358.8 million increase due to higher realized prices and an increase of $0.5 million due to higher sales volumes. Revenues from the sale of NGLs increased by $1,463.7 million, consisting of an increase of $1,592.6 million due to higher realized prices, partially offset by a decrease of $128.9 million due to lower sales volumes. Revenues from the sale of condensate increased by $39.0 million, consisting of an increase of $41.8 million due to higher realized prices, partially offset by a decrease of $2.8 million due to lower sales volumes. Other revenues, which includes business interruption insurance revenue and revenues principally derived from fee-based services, increased by $22.2$33.2 million. The increase comprised $12.3$21.9 million in higher revenues from fee-based services and $11.3 million in higher business interruption insurance revenue and $9.9 million in higher revenues for fee-based services.revenue.

Our average realized pricesprice for natural gas increased by $3.06$2.50 per MMBtu (net of a $0.26$0.20 decrease due to hedging), or 43%38%, to $10.11$9.07 per MMBtu for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $7.05$6.57 per MMBtu for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. AverageOur average realized pricesprice for NGLs increased by $0.46$0.47 per gallon (net of a $0.03$0.02 decrease due to hedging), or 43%44%, to $1.54$1.55 per gallon for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $1.08 per gallon for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. Our average realized price for condensate increased by $51.67$40.59 per Bblbarrel (net of a $5.88$4.66 decrease due to hedging), or 83%63%, to $114.15$105.42 per Bbl for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $62.48$64.83 per Bbl for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007.

Our natural gas sales volumes decreased by 7.31.7 BBtu/d, or 1%,less than one percent, to 524.9 BBtu/d for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to 526.6 BBtu/d for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to 533.9 BBtu/d for the three months ended June 30, 2007. Our NGL sales volumes decreased by 10.511.5 MBbl/d, or 4%, to 285.9297.8 MBbl/d for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to 296.4309.3 MBbl/d for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. Condensate Our condensate

sales volumes decreased by 0.40.1 MBbl/d, or 10%3%, to 3.73.8 MBbl/d for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to 4.13.9 MBbl/d for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. For information regarding the period to period changes in our commodity sales volumes, see “—Results of Operations—By Segment.”

Product purchases increased by $584.8 million, or 41%, to $2,023.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $1,438.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. See “—Results of Operations—By Segment” for an explanation of the components of the increase.

Operating expenses increased by $8.8 million, or 14%, to $71.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $62.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. See “Results of Operations—By Segment” for a detailed explanation of the components of the increase.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $2.4 million, or 7%, to $38.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $36.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The increase is due to the addition of property, plant and equipment.

General and administrative expense increased by $4.2 million, or 18%, to $27.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $23.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The increase primarily consisted of increases of $5.4 million in compensation related expenses and $0.4 million in miscellaneous expenses, partially offset by a decrease of $1.6 million in professional services fees.

Interest expense decreased by $10.3 million, or 30%, to $23.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $34.0 million for the three months ended June 31, 2007. The decrease is primarily from lower outstanding debt during 2008.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

Revenues increased by $1,405.8 million, or 46%, to $4,465.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $3,059.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Revenues from the sale of natural gas increased by $220.2 million, consisting of a $205.3 million increase due to higher realized prices, and a $14.9 million increase due to higher sales volumes. Revenues from the sale of NGLs increased by $1,127.7 million, consisting of increases of $1,091.1 million due to higher realized prices and $36.6 million due to higher sales volumes. Revenues from the sale of condensate increased by $29.5 million, consisting of an increase of $29.4 million due to higher realized prices and an increase of $0.1 million due to higher sales volumes. Other revenues, which includes business interruption insurance revenue and revenues principally derived from fee-based services, increased by $28.4 million. The increase comprised $11.9 million in higher business interruption insurance revenue and $16.5 million in higher revenues from fee-based services.

Our average realized price for natural gas increased by $2.13 per MMBtu (net of a $0.12 decrease due to hedging) , or 31%, to $9.00 per MMBtu for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $6.87 per MMBtu for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Our average realized price for NGLs increased by $0.48 per gallon (net of a $0.02 decrease due to hedging), or 47%, to $1.50 per gallon for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $1.02 per gallon for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Our average realized price for condensate increased by $43.80 per barrel (net of a $4.81 decrease due to hedging), or 73%, to $103.89 per Bbl for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $60.09 per Bbl for the six months ended June 30, 2007.

Our natural gas sales volumes increased by 9.0 BBtu/d, or 2%, to 529.8 BBtu/d for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to 520.8 BBtu/d for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Our NGL sales volumes increased by 3.1 MBbl/d, or 1%, to 301.7 MBbl/d for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to 298.6 MBbl/d for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Our condensate sales volumes were flat for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to 3.7 MBbl/d for the six months ended June 30, 2007. For information regarding the period to period changes in our commodity sales volumes, see “Results of Operations—By Segment.”

Our product purchases increased by $1,315.9$1,828.1 million, or 49%42%, to $4,024.5$6,201.4 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $2,708.6$4,373.3 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The increase is primarily due to higher product purchases and prices in the Natural Gas Gathering and Processing, NGL Distribution and Marketing, and Wholesale Marketing segments.

Our operating expenses increased by $14.5$28.6 million, or 12%16%, to $134.8$208.4 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $120.3$179.8 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. See “—Results of Operations—By Segment” for a more detailed explanation of the components of the increase.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $3.7$7.2 million, or 5%6%, to $76.9$118.0 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $73.2$110.8 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The increase is due to the addition of property, plant and equipment.

General and administrative expense increased by $9.6$0.5 million, or 23%less than 1%, to $52.0$78.7 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $42.4$78.2 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The increase primarily consisted of increases of $8.2 million in compensation related expenses and $1.6 million in professional services fees, partially offset by a decrease of $0.2 million in miscellaneous expenses.

Interest expense decreased by $28.8$39.0 million, or 37%35%, to $49.2$73.8 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $78.0$112.8 million for the sixnine months ended June 31,September 30, 2007. The decrease is primarily from lower outstanding debt during 2008.

Results of Operations—By Segment

Natural Gas Gathering and Processing Segment

The following table provides summary financial data regarding results of operations in our Natural Gas Gathering and Processing segment for the periods presented:

 

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2008 2007 2008 2007   2008 2007 2008 2007 
  (In millions, except operating and price data)   (In millions, except operating and price data) 

Operating statistics: (1)

          

Gathering throughput, MMcf/d

   2,072.3   1,999.0   2,128.5   1,987.9    1,859.3   2,002.8   2,043.4   1,992.9 

Plant natural gas inlet, MMcf/d

   2,020.7   1,954.5   2,081.9   1,946.2    1,817.3   1,956.4   1,994.9   1,949.7 

Gross NGL production, MBbl/d

   104.8   106.0   104.3   105.1    100.8   107.1   103.2   105.7 

Natural gas sales, BBtu/d

   546.2   552.7   548.2   537.1    532.7   558.5   543.0   544.3 

NGL sales, MBbl/d

   91.5   91.0   90.5   90.1    84.7   91.7   88.6   90.6 

Condensate sales, MBbl/d

   5.0   5.4   5.0   5.1    4.8   5.5   5.0   5.2 

Natural gas, $/MMBtu

          

Average realized sales price

   10.27   6.95   9.03   6.75    9.33   5.79   9.13   6.42 

Impact of hedging

   (0.13)  0.11   (0.01)  0.13    (0.11)  0.19   (0.04)  0.15 
                          

Average realized price

   10.14   7.06   9.02   6.88    9.22   5.98   9.09   6.57 
                          

NGLs, $/gal

          

Average realized sales price

   1.50   1.00   1.41   0.91    1.51   1.08   1.44   0.97 

Impact of hedging

   (0.08)  (0.01)  (0.07)  —      (0.09)  (0.02)  (0.07)  (0.01)
                          

Average realized price

   1.42   0.99   1.34   0.91    1.42   1.06   1.37   0.96 
             
             

Condensate, $/Bbl

          

Average realized sales price

   109.99   59.17   98.72   55.52    107.11   69.53   99.54   60.51 

Impact of hedging

   (3.75)  0.62   (2.58)  0.96    (3.83)  (0.20)  (2.93)  0.55 
                          

Average realized price

   106.24   59.79   96.14   56.48    103.28   69.33   96.61   61.06 
                          

Revenues (2)

  $1,059.5  $730.3  $1,932.7  $1,353.1   $971.2  $726.4  $2,904.0  $2,079.6 

Product purchases

   (908.2)  (604.7)  (1,638.6)  (1,107.3)   (816.4)  (588.9)  (2,455.0)  (1,696.2)

Operating expenses

   (34.7)  (28.6)  (64.9)  (57.6)   (37.5)  (29.0)  (102.3)  (86.7)
                          

Operating margin (3)

  $116.6  $97.0  $229.2  $188.2   $117.3  $108.5  $346.7  $296.7 
                          

Equity in earnings of VESCO (4)

  $6.4  $2.3  $8.7  $3.5 

Equity in earnings of VESCO (4) (5)

  $1.4  $1.6  $10.2  $5.1 
                          

 

(1)Segment operating statistics include the effect of intersegment sales, which have been eliminated from the consolidated presentation. For all volume statistics presented, the numerator is the total volume sold during the period and the denominator is the number of calendar days during the period.
(2)Includes business interruption insurance revenue of $0 and $2.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and $1.8 million and $2.6 million for the three and sixnine months ended June 30, 2008, and $0.8 million and $0.9 for the three and six months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007.
(3)See “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
(4)Amounts are through July 31, 2008. VESCO is included in our consolidated results effective August 1, 2008.
(5)Includes business interruption insurance revenue of $0 and $4.1 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and $2.2$0 and $3.1 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007.

Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Revenues increased by $329.2$244.8 million, or 45%34%, to $1,059.5$971.2 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $730.3$726.4 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The increase was primarily due to:

an increase in realized commodity prices that increased revenues by $328.6 million, consisting of increases in natural gas, NGL and condensate revenues of $153.1 million, $154.2 million and $21.3 million, respectively;

a decrease attributable to volumes of $4.6 million, consisting of decreases due to lowerhigher natural gas and condensate volumes of $4.2 million and $2.0 million, respectively,NGL prices, partially offset by an increase due to higher NGLlower sales volumes. The lower sales volumes were primarily the result of $1.6 million;Gulf Coast natural gas processing plant shutdowns after Hurricanes Gustav and

an increase Ike in other revenues of $5.2 million.September 2008.

Our average realized price for natural gas increased by $3.08$3.24 per MMBtu (net of a $0.24$0.30 decrease due to hedging), or 44%54%, to $10.14$9.22 per MMBtu for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $7.06$5.98 per MMBtu for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. Our average realized price for NGLNGLs increased by $0.43$0.36 per gallon (net of a $0.07 decrease due to hedging), or 43%34%, to $1.42 per gallon for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $0.99$1.06 per gallon for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. Our average realized price for condensate increased by $46.45$33.95 per Bbl (net of a $4.37$3.63 decrease due to hedging), or 78%49%, to $106.24$103.28 per Bbl for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $59.79$69.33 per barrel for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007.

Our natural gas sales volumes decreased by 6.525.8 BBtu/d, or 1%5%, to 546.2532.7 BBtu/d for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to 552.7558.5 BBtu/d for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. Our NGL sales volumes increaseddecreased by 0.57.0 MBbl/d, or 1%8%, to 91.584.7 MBbl/d for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to 91.091.7 MBbl/d for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. Our condensate sales volumes decreased by 0.40.7 MBbl/d, or 7%13%, to 5.04.8 MBbl/d for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to 5.45.5 MBbl/d for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007.

ProductOur product purchases increased by $303.5$227.5 million, or 50%39%, to $908.2$816.4 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $604.7$588.9 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The increase was due primarily to the above-mentioned higher commodity prices includingand higher spot price purchases for industrial sales.customers.

OperatingOur operating expenses increased $6.1$8.5 million, or 21%29%, to $34.7$37.5 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $28.6$29.0 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The increase was primarily from:

due to higher compensation expenses, increased compensation costs of $1.5 million;

a $2.0 million increase ingeneral maintenance expenses, and higher costs for chemicals, lube oilsoil and utilities; andutilities.

increased maintenance expenses of $1.9 million.

SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Revenues increased by $579.6$824.4 million, or 43%40%, to $1,932.7$2,904.0 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $1,353.1$2,079.6 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. ThisThe increase was primarily due to:

an increase in realized commodity prices that increased revenues by $548.3 million, consisting of increases in natural gas, NGL and condensate revenues of $213.4 million, $298.9 million and $36.0 million, respectively;

an increase attributable to volumes of $23.3 million, consisting of increases due to higher natural gas and NGL prices, partially offset by lower sales volumes. The lower sales volumes were primarily the result of $17.5 millionGulf Coast natural gas processing plant shutdowns after Hurricanes Gustav and $6.3 million, respectively; and a decrease of $0.5 million for condensate; and

an increaseIke in other revenues of $8.0 million.September 2008.

Our average realized price for natural gas increased by $2.14$2.52 per MMBtu (net of a $0.14$0.19 decrease due to hedging), or 31%38%, to $9.02$9.09 per MMBtu for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $6.88$6.57 per MMBtu for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. Our average realized price for NGLs increased by $0.43$0.41 per gallon (net of a $0.07$0.06 decrease due to hedging), or 47%43%, to $1.34$1.37 per gallon for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $0.91$0.96 per gallon for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. Our average realized price for condensate increased by $39.66$35.55 per Bbl (net of a $3.54$3.48 decrease due to hedging), or 70%58%, to $96.14$96.61 per Bbl for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $56.48$61.06 per barrel for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007.

Our natural gas sales volumes increaseddecreased by 11.11.3 BBtu/d, or 2%less than 1%, to 548.2543.0 BBtu/d for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to 537.1544.3 BBtu/d for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. Our NGL sales volumes increaseddecreased by 0.42.0 MBbl/d, or less than 1%2%, to 90.588.6 MBbl/d for the sixnine months ended June

September 30, 2008 compared to 90.190.6 MBbl/d for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. Our condensate sales volumes decreased by 0.10.2 MBbl/d, or 2%4%, to 5.0 MBbl/d for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to the $5.15.2 MBbl/d for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007.

ProductOur product purchases increased by $531.3$758.8 million, or 48%45%, to $1,638.6$2,455.0 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $1,107.3$1,696.2 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The increase in product purchases for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 was due primarily to higher commodity prices includingmentioned above and higher spot price purchases forby our industrial sales.customers.

OperatingOur operating expenses increased by $7.3$15.6 million, or 13%18%, to $64.9$102.3 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $57.6$86.7 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The increase was primarily from:

due to higher compensation expenses and increased compensation costs of $2.4 million;

a $1.9 million increase infor general maintenance expenses, and higher costs for chemicals, lube oilsoil and utilities; andutilities.

increased maintenance expenses of $1.6 million.

Logistics Assets Segment

The following table provides summary financial data regarding results of operations of our Logistics Assets segment for the periods presented:

 

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2008       2007    2008 2007       2008         2007         2008         2007     
  (In millions, except operating data)   (In millions, except operating and price data) 

Fractionation volumes, MBbl/d

   235.2   226.3   225.6   194.7    207.1   232.0   219.3   207.3 

Treating volumes, MBbl/d (1)

   21.4   2.6   18.2   1.3    20.4   16.8   19.0   6.5 

Revenues from services

  $64.6  $49.4  $115.3  $91.8   $65.5  $51.8  $181.8  $143.6 

Other revenues (2)

   1.1   0.6   1.5   0.9    (0.1)  0.6   0.5   1.5 
                          
   65.7   50.0   116.8   92.7    65.4   52.4   182.3   145.1 

Operating expenses

   (54.1)  (45.1)  (98.4)  (76.4)   (49.8)  (40.0)  (148.2)  (116.4)
                          

Operating margin (3)

  $11.6  $4.9  $18.4  $16.3   $15.6  $12.4  $34.1  $28.7 
                          

Equity in earnings of GCF

  $0.8  $0.9  $1.9  $2.1   $1.1  $0.7  $3.0  $2.9 
                          

 

(1)Consists of the volumes treated in our low sulfur natural gasoline unit, which began commercial operations in June 2007.
(2)Includes business interruption insurance revenue of $0.4 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008. No business interruption insurance revenues were recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2008 or 2007.
(3)See “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Revenues from services (fractionation, terminalling and storage, transportation and treating) increased by $15.2$13.7 million, or 31%26%, to $64.6$65.5 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $49.4$51.8 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The increase was primarily from:

 

higher fractionation ratesfees due to higher natural gas prices and volumes;a higher fixed portion of certain fees, partially offset by lower fractionation volumes due to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike;

 

an increase in commercial transportation revenues due to increased barge activity as well as increased trucking activity as a result of pipeline allocations; and

an increase in terminalling revenue due to increased access to raw NGL volumes as a result of a new connection into a common carrier pipeline.

Operating expenses increased by $9.8 million, or 25%, to $49.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $40.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. The increase was primarily due to:

increased fuel and electricity expense due to higher natural gas prices;

increased barge and truck operating expenses; and

increased usage of third-party fractionation facilities.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007

Revenues from services (fractionation, terminalling and storage, transportation and treating) increased by $38.2 million, or 27%, to $181.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $143.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The increase was primarily from:

higher fractionation fees due to higher natural gas prices and a higher fixed portion of certain fees; and higher fractionation volumes;

Nine months of operations at our low sulfur natural gasoline (“LSNG”) plant, which commenced commercial operations in June 2007; and

 

an increase in commercial transportation revenues due to increased barge and trucking activity as a result of pipeline allocations.allocations; partially offset by

lower barge activity at our Galena Park marine terminal.

Operating expenses increased by $9.0$31.8 million, or 20%27%, to $54.1$148.2 million for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $45.1$116.4 million for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The increase was primarily due to:

 

increased fuel and electricity expense due to higher natural gas prices and higher fractionation volumes;

an increase in operating expense at our LSNG plant, which operated for only one month during the three months ended June 30, 2007; and

increased commercial transportation expenses primarily due to increased truck activity.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

Revenues from services (fractionation, terminalling and storage, transportation and treating) increased by $23.5 million, or 26%, to $115.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $91.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase was primarily from:

higher fractionation rates and volumes; and

an increase in revenues from our LSNG plant, which commenced commercial operations in June 2007.

Operating expenses increased by $22.0 million, or 29%, to $98.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $76.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase was primarily due to:

increased fuel and electricity expenses primarily due to higher natural gas prices and higher fractionation volumes;

 

an increase in operating expenses at our LSNG plant which operated for only one month during the six months endedcommenced commercial operations in June 30, 2007;

 

a net decrease in storage cavern emptying gains;higher barge and truck activity;

higher maintenance costs due to the Cedar Bayou Fractionator (“CBF”) turnaround, CBF boiler rentals and maintenance at the Mt. Belvieu Terminal; and

 

increased usage of third-party fractionation and operating expenses due to the first quarter 2008 scheduled maintenance at our Cedar Bayou Fractionator.facilities.

NGL Distribution and Marketing Services Segment

The following table provides summary financial data regarding results of operations of our NGL Distribution and Marketing Services segment for the periods presented:

 

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2008 2007 2008 2007   2008 2007 2008 2007 
  (In millions, except operating and price data)   (In millions, except operating and price data) 

NGL sales, MBbl/d

   252.3   257.4   257.3   254.9    258.1   291.1   257.6   267.1 

NGL realized price, $/gal

   1.55   1.06   1.48   0.99    1.66   1.18   1.54   1.06 

NGL sales revenues

  $1,491.6  $1,045.2  $2,910.4  $1,926.5   $1,654.0  $1,323.7  $4,564.4  $3,250.3 

Other revenues (1)

   9.3   4.4   10.1   5.5    0.8   0.1   10.9   5.5 
                          
   1,500.9   1,049.6   2,920.5   1,932.0    1,654.8   1,323.8   4,575.3   3,255.8 

Product purchases

   (1,468.5)  (1,043.0)  (2,879.3)  (1,913.0)   (1,679.4)  (1,307.5)  (4,558.8)  (3,220.5)

Operating expenses

   (0.5)  (0.6)  (1.0)  (1.3)   (0.3)  (0.1)  (1.5)  (1.4)
                          

Operating margin (2)

  $31.9  $6.0  $40.2  $17.7   $(24.9) $16.2  $15.0  $33.9 
                          

 

(1)Includes business interruption insurance revenue of $8.6 million and $3.7$3.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007. No business interruption insurance revenues were recorded in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, and $8.6 million and $3.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 andor 2007.
(2)See “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Our NGL sales revenues increased by $446.4$330.3 million, or 43%25%, to $1,491.6$1,654.0 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $1,045.2$1,323.7 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The net increase comprised a $467.0$480.4 million increase from higher average sales prices, partially offset byup 41% to $1.66 from $1.18 during the three months ended September 30, 2007; and a $20.6$150.1 million decrease from lower sales volumes, down 11% to 258.1 MBbl/d from 291.1 MBbl/d. The decrease in sales volumes was primarily attributable to Hurricanes Ike and Gustav, which disrupted offshore gas production, reduced deliveries due to power outages and other pipeline disruptions, disrupted Gulf Coast gas processing operations and impacted Gulf Coast petrochemical and refinery markets.

Other revenues, which consists primarily of non-commodity based service revenue, increased by $0.7 million.

Product purchases increased by $371.9 million, or 28%, to $1,679.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $1,307.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. The net increase consisted of a $520.2 million increase from higher commodity prices, inclusive of a $24.1 million charge to reduce the carrying value of our NGL inventory to its realizable value, partially offset by a $148.3 million decrease from lower purchased volumes.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007

Our NGL sales revenues increased by $1,314.1 million, or 40%, to $4,564.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $3,250.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The net increase comprised a $1,418.7 million increase from higher average sales prices, up 45% to $1.54 from $1.06; and a $104.6 million decrease from lower sales volumes, down 4% to 257.6 MBbls/d from 267.1 MBbls/d. The most significant decrease in sales volumes occurred in September 2008 and is primarily attributable to the impact from Hurricanes Ike and Gustav, which disrupted offshore gas production, reduced deliveries due to power outages and other pipeline disruptions, disrupted Gulf Coast gas processing operations and impacted Gulf Coast petrochemical and refinery markets.

Other revenues, which consists primarily of business interruption insurance revenue, increaseddecreased by $4.9$5.4 million.

Product purchases increased by $425.5$1,338.3 million, or 41%42%, to $1,468.5$4,558.8 million for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $1,043.0$3,220.5 million for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The net increase consisted ofcomprised a $446.1$1,441.9 million increase due tofrom higher commodity prices, inclusive of $25.8 million in charges to reduce the carrying value of our NGL inventory to its realizable value, partially offset by a $20.6$103.6 million decrease from lower purchased volumes.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

Our NGL sales revenues increased by $983.9 million, or 51%, to $2,910.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $1,926.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase comprised a $955.0 million increase from higher average sales prices and a $28.9 million increase from higher sales volumes.

Other revenues, which consists primarily of business interruption insurance revenue, increased by $4.6 million.

Product purchases increased by $966.3 million, or 51%, to $2,879.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $1,913.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase comprised a $937.6 million increase due to higher commodity prices and a $28.7 million increase from higher purchased volumes.

Wholesale Marketing Segment

The following table provides summary financial data regarding results of operations of our Wholesale Marketing segment for the periods presented:

 

  Three Months
Ended June 30,
 Six Months
Ended June 30,
   Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2008 2007 2008 2007       2008         2007         2008         2007     
  (In millions, except operating and price
data)
   (In millions, except operating and price data) 

NGL sales, MBbl/d

   46.5   47.4   66.7   63.8    47.0   49.8   60.1   59.1 

NGL realized price, $/gal

   1.75   1.19   1.68   1.15    1.77   1.28   1.70   1.19 

NGL sales revenues

  $311.4  $215.9  $854.7  $557.8   $320.6  $246.4  $1,175.3  $804.1 

Other revenues (1)

   5.9   0.9   6.0   1.1    —     0.1   5.9   1.2 
                          
   317.3   216.8   860.7   558.9    320.6   246.5   1,181.2   805.3 

Product purchases

   (308.5)  (214.6)  (842.2)  (550.2)   (326.0)  (244.2)  (1,168.2)  (794.3)

Operating expenses

   —     —     —     —      —     —     —     —   
                          

Operating margin (2)

  $8.8  $2.2  $18.5  $8.7   $(5.4) $2.3  $13.0  $11.0 
                          

 

(1)Includes business interruption insurance revenue of $5.9 million and $0.7$0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007. No business interruption insurance revenues were recorded in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, and $5.9 million and $0.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 andor 2007.
(2)See “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

NGL sales revenuerevenues increased by $95.5$74.2 million, or 44%30%, to $311.4$320.6 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $215.9$246.4 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. Higher NGL market prices increased revenue $88.0 million, partially offset by lower sales volumes which reduced revenue by $13.8 million. The increase comprised a $99.3 million increasein average realized prices is due to higher average salesoverall market prices partially offset by a $3.8 million decrease due to lower sales volumes. The decrease in sales volumes was primarily attributable to a contract expirationfor all components, particularly higher propane prices which were up $0.49 per gallon, and a lighter component mix due primarily to the termination of a refinery supply disruption to a customer’s refinery.agreement.

Other revenues, which consisted primarily of a one-time transportation rebate, decreased by $0.1 million.

Product purchases increased by $81.8 million, or 33%, to $326.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $244.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. Higher NGL market prices increased costs by $87.7 million, partially offset by the effect of lower sales volumes, which reduced product purchases by $13.6 million. In addition, we had a 2008 charge of $7.5 million to reduce the carrying value of our NGL inventory to its realizable value.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007

NGL sales revenues increased by $371.2 million, or 46%, to $1,175.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $804.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Higher NGL market prices increased revenues by $354.6 million, and higher sales volumes increased revenues by $16.6 million. The increase in average realized prices is due to higher overall market prices for all components, particularly higher propane prices, which were up $0.51 per gallon. The increased volume is primarily due to increased refinery production in the Western Region, along with new refinery supplies in the Northeast, partially offset by reduced refinery supply volume due to the expiration of a refinery supply agreement and a disruption at a customer’s facility.

Other revenues, consisting primarily of business interruption insurance revenue, increased by $5.0$4.7 million.

Product purchases increased by $93.9$373.9 million, or 44%47%, to $308.5$1,168.2 million for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $214.6$794.3 million for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The increase comprised a $97.6 million increase due to higher average commodityNGL market prices, partially offsetwhich were up $0.51 per gallon, increased our product purchases by a $3.7 million decrease due to lower purchased volumes.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

NGL$350.0 million. Higher sales revenues increased by $296.9 million, or 53%, to $854.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $557.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Higher average sales prices and volumes increased revenueour product purchases by $268.5$16.4 million. In addition, charges of $7.7 million and $28.4 million, respectively.

Other revenues, which consisted primarily$0.2 were taken in 2008 and 2007 to reduce the carrying value of business interruption insurance revenue, increased by $4.9 million.

Product purchases increased by $292.0 million, or 53%,our NGL inventory to $842.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $550.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The increase consisted of a $264.0 million increase due to higher average commodity prices and a $28.0 million increase from higher purchased volumes.its realizable value.

Hurricane Update

Certain of our Louisiana and Texas facilities sustained damage during the 2005 hurricane season from two Gulf Coast hurricanes—Katrina and Rita. All repairs atto our plant facilities relating to these two hurricanes have been completed, other than at VESCO, which will be completed in the third quarter of 2008.

We have submitted all business interruption claims for our losses caused by the hurricanes, and continue to work through the adjustment process to bring these claims to a final resolution. We recognize income from business interruption insurance claims in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income in the period that a proof of loss is executed and submitted to the insurers for payment. This income recognition criterion has resulted in and will likely continue to result in business interruption insurance recoveries being recorded in periods subsequent to the periods that we experience lost income from the affected property, resulting in fluctuations in our net income that may reduce the comparability of reported quarterly and annual results for some periods into the future.completed.

During 2008, we received $47.9$48.3 million and $21.6 million related to property damage and business interruption insurance claims, respectively, most of which was in connection with the final resolution of our claims related to Katrina under the onshore property insurance program.

In September, certain of our facilities in Louisiana and Texas sustained damage and had disruption to their operations from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.

Hurricane Gustav made landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana on September 1, 2008. Hurricane Ike made landfall at Galveston, Texas on September 13, 2008. Our Venice and Yscloskey gas processing plants were impacted by the storm surge caused by both hurricanes. Damage at these two facilities was not substantial. The Venice gas plant was processing gas by early October. The Yscloskey gas plant start-up and commissioning timing has been delayed to late November as a result of hurricane damage to the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Bluewater offshore system. Mechanical repairs have been completed and additional repairs are ongoing in preparation for the current schedule of available gas. Volumes available for processing at both facilities have been impacted by third-party offshore production shut-ins/evacuations ahead of the hurricanes, and by subsequent damage to those third-party facilities and pipelines from the hurricanes.

In Texas, our Galena Park marine terminal sustained a significant storm surge from Ike, resulting in damage to the docks, associated piping and related infrastructure. Temporary repairs restored limited barge and ship cargo transfers by late September, with full loading/offloading capabilities expected to be restored by the end of December. Galena Park’s shore-side facilities sustained relatively minor flood damage. Our Mont Belvieu complex sustained relatively minor wind damage and was fully operational by late September. Ike’s storm surge significantly impacted our Stingray and Barracuda gas processing facilities and our Hackberry storage facility, all of which are located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Operations at Hackberry resumed partial functionality in late September, with permanent repairs ongoing and full resumption of operations expected by the end of the fourth quarter. Gas processing operations at Stingray and Barracuda are anticipated to resume during the second quarter of 2009.

While it is still very early in the claims process, and we need to finalize repair assessments and cost estimates for those facilities that require repair, we currently estimate the cost associated with our interest for those repairs to be approximately $65 million. We believe that we have adequate insurance coverage (subject to customary deductibles, limits and sub-limits) to cover the respective facility repair costs and to offset the majority of the associated lost profits as a result of the hurricanes. The property damage deductibles under our insurance coverage will reduce our ultimate property damage insurance recoveries by approximately $14 million. We will have additional out of pocket costs associated with improvements (e.g., elevating critical equipment) that may not be covered by insurance. For the three months ended September 30, 2008, we recorded a loss provision of $17.9 million for our estimated out-of-pocket cleanup and repair costs related to Gustav and Ike, after estimated insurance proceeds.

We are still in the process of analyzing the factors affecting the amount of our business interruption claims. We maintain a 30 day time-element business interruption waiting period for our onshore facilities, and a 45 day time-element contingent business interruption waiting period for third-party offshore property damage related

income impacts to our onshore facilities. Based on the information currently available to us we believe that we could receive business interruption claim proceeds in excess of $10 million. We will recognize income from business interruption claims in the period that a Proof of Loss is executed with the insurance company.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our ability to finance our operations, including fundingto fund capital expenditures and acquisitions, to meet our indebtedness obligations, to refinance our indebtedness or to meet our collateral requirements will dependdepends on our ability to generate cash in the future. Our ability to generate cash is subject to a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control, including weather, commodity prices, particularly for natural gas and NGLs, and our ongoing efforts to manage operating costs and maintenance capital expenditures as well as general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors.

Our main sources of liquidity and capital resources are internally generated cash flow from operations, borrowing under our senior secured credit facility, the issuance of additional units by the Partnership and access to debt markets. The credit markets are undergoing significant volatility. Many financial institutions have liquidity concerns, prompting government intervention to mitigate pressure on the credit markets. Our exposure to the current credit crisis includes our revolving credit facility, cash investments and counterparty performance risks. Continued volatility in the debt markets may increase costs associated with issuing debt instruments due to increased spreads over relevant interest rate benchmarks and affect our ability to access those markets. In order to increase our cash position in the face of the credit and capital market disruptions, on October 16, 2008, we requested a $100 million funding under our senior secured credit facility. Lehman Bank, a lender under our senior secured revolving credit facility, defaulted on its portion of this borrowing request, resulting in actual funding of $95.9 million. The proceeds from this borrowing are currently available to us as cash deposits. As a result, we believe the availability under our senior secured credit facility has been effectively reduced by $10.2 million. On the same date, the Partnership requested a $100 million funding under its senior secured credit facility, and Lehman Bank also defaulted on its portion of the Partnership’s borrowing request resulting in actual funding of $97.8 million. The proceeds from this borrowing request are currently available to the Partnership as cash deposits. As a result of the default, we believe the availability under the Partnership’s senior secured credit facility has been effectively reduced by $9.5 million.

Current market conditions also elevate the concern over counterparty risks related to our commodity derivative contracts and trade credit. We have all of our commodity derivatives with major financial institutions. Should any of these financial counterparties not perform, we may not realize the benefit of some of our hedges under lower commodity prices. We sell a significant portion of our natural gas, NGLs and condensate to a variety of purchasers. Non-performance by a trade creditor could result in losses.

Crude oil and natural gas prices are also volatile and have declined significantly during the quarter, continuing downward since the end of the quarter. In a continuing effort to reduce the volatility of our cash flows, we have periodically entered into commodity contracts for a portion of our estimated equity volumes through 2012 (see Note 10—Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities). The current market conditions may also impact our ability to enter into future commodity derivative contracts. In the event of a global recession commodity prices may stay depressed or reduce further thereby causing a prolonged downturn, which could reduce our operating margins and cash flow from operations.

At this point, we do not believe our liquidity has been materially affected by the current credit crisis and we do not expect our liquidity to be materially impacted in the near future. We will continue to monitor our liquidity and the credit markets. Additionally, we will continue to monitor events and circumstances surrounding each of the other sixteen lenders in our senior secured revolving credit facility and the other twenty three lenders in the Partnership’s senior secured credit facility. To date, other than the Lehman Bank default, neither we nor the Partnership have experienced any disruptions in the ability to access our respective bank credit facilities.

However, we cannot predict with any certainty the impact to us of any further disruption in the credit environment. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report and “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Historically, our cash generated from operations has been sufficient to finance our operating expenditures and non-acquisition related capital expenditures. Based on our anticipated levels of operations and absent any disruptive events, we believe that internally generated cash flow and borrowings available under our senior secured credit facilities should provide sufficient resources to finance our operations, non-acquisition related capital expenditures, hurricane-related repair expenditures, long-term indebtedness obligations and collateral requirements for at least the next year.

A significant portion of our capital resources are utilized in the form of cash and letters of credit to satisfy counterparty collateral demands. These counterparty collateral demands reflect our non-investment grade status and counterparties’ views of our financial condition and ability to satisfy our performance obligations, as well as commodity prices and other factors. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, total outstanding letter of credit postings by us and the Partnership were $261.7$282.3 million and $41.3 million, respectively.$34.7 million.

Our derivative contracts do not have margin requirements or collateral provisions that could require posting of margin prior to the scheduled cash settlement date. See “Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in this Quarterly Report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Contractual Obligations.In June 2008, the Partnership issued $250 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes. The proceeds from the offering were used to reduce outstanding indebtedness under the Partnership’s senior secured credit facility. The interest rate on the senior unsecured notes is fixed at 8.25% with interest to be paid on January 1 and July 1 of each year and the senior unsecured notes mature on July 1, 2016.

Available Credit.As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, after giving effect to the default by Lehman Bank, we had $250.0$257.5 million in total availability, including $239.8 million under our senior secured revolving credit facility and $38.3$17.7 million in availability under our senior secured synthetic letter of credit facility. In addition, the Partnership had $483.7$415 million in availability under its senior secured credit facility, after giving effect to outstanding borrowings of $325.0$390 million, and the issuance of $41.3$34.7 million of letters of credit.credit and the default by Lehman Bank.

Capital Requirements. The midstream energy business can be capital intensive, requiring significant investment to maintain and upgrade existing operations. A significant portion of the cost of constructing new gathering lines to connect to our gathering system is generally paid for by the natural gas producer. However, we expect to continue to incur significant expenditures throughout 2008 related to the expansion of our natural gas gathering and processing infrastructure.

We estimate that our total capital expenditures for 2008 will be approximately $184$154.9 million. Given our objective of growth through acquisitions, expansions of existing assets and other internal growth projects, we anticipate that we will invest significant amounts of capital to grow and acquire assets. Expansion capital expenditures may vary significantly based on investment opportunities.

We expect to fund future capital expenditures with funds generated from our operations, borrowings under our senior secured credit facility, the issuance of additional units by the Partnership and debt offerings.

Cash Flow

Net cash provided by or used in operating activities, investing activities and financing activities for the periods presented were as follows:

 

   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2008  2007 
   (In millions) 

Net cash provided by (used in):

   

Operating activities

  $331.9  $134.3 

Investing activities

   (25.7)  (58.6)

Financing activities

   (117.9)  (38.4)
   Nine Months Ended September 30, 
               2008                          2007             
   (In millions) 

Net cash provided by (used in):

   

Operating Activities

  $187.5  $136.8 

Investing Activities

   (186.3)  (82.3)

Financing Activities

   (55.7)  (44.9)

OOperatingperating Activities.Net cash provided by operating activities was $331.9$187.5 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $134.3$136.8 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $165.4$86.4 million in cash during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, compared to providing $36.4using $18.5 million in cash during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The increase is primarily from the receipt of $21.6 million from business interruption issuance claims, the payment of $87.4 million to terminate certain out-of-the-money natural gas and NGL commodity swaps, and adjustments of other non-cash items as presented in the consolidated statement of cash receipts related to property damage insurance claims and the timing of accounts receivable collections.flows.

Investing Activities.Net cash used in investing activities was $25.7$186.3 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $58.6$82.3 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The $32.9$104.0 million decreaseincrease was primarily due to our acquisition of an additional interest in VESCO, the timing of receipt of proceeds from property damage insurance receipts, which were $48.3 millionclaims and $12.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.payment for the investment in debt securities of Targa Investments Inc.

Financing Activities.Net cash used in financing activities was $117.9$55.7 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $38.4$44.9 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. During the sixnine months ended June 30,September 20, 2008, we distributed $53.8$52.8 million in cash to Targa Investments. In addition, the Partnership reduced its outstanding indebtedness by $51.3 million.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

For a complete discussion of the measures that management uses to evaluate our operations, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—How We Evaluate our Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Our operating margin by segment and in total is as follows for the periods indicated:

 

  Three Months
Ended June 30,
  Six Months
Ended June 30,
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  2008  2007  2008  2007      2008         2007          2008          2007    
  (In millions)  (In millions)

Natural Gas Gathering and Processing

  $116.6  $97.0  $229.2  $188.2  $117.3  $108.5  $346.7  $296.7

Logistics Assets

   11.6   4.9   18.4   16.3   15.6   12.4   34.1   28.7

NGL Distribution and Marketing Services

   31.9   6.0   40.2   17.7   (24.9)  16.2   15.0   33.9

Wholesale Marketing

   8.8   2.2   18.5   8.7   (5.4)  2.3   13.0   11.0
                        
  $168.9  $110.1  $306.3  $230.9  $102.6  $139.4  $408.8  $370.3
                        

The following tables reconcile the non-GAAP financial measures used by management to their most directly comparable GAAP measures for the periods indicated:

 

    Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
    2008  2007  2008  2007
   (In millions)

Reconciliation of Operating Margin to net income:

       

Net income

  $46.2  $13.5  $64.6  $23.0

Add:

       

Depreciation and amortization expense

   38.8   36.4   76.9   73.2

Income tax expense (benefit)

   27.9   (4.0)  39.8   3.2

Other, net

   4.4   6.5   23.8   11.1

Interest expense, net

   23.7   34.0   49.2   78.0

General and administrative

   27.9   23.7   52.0   42.4
                

Operating Margin

  $168.9  $110.1  $306.3  $230.9
                

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2008 2007 2008 2007       2008         2007         2008         2007     
  (In millions)   (In thousands) 

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net cash provided by operating activities:

     

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $109.9  $13.3  $331.9  $134.3 

Reconciliation of Operating Margin to Net Income (Loss):

     

Operating margin

  $102.6  $139.4  $408.8  $370.3 

Adjustments to reconcile operating margin to net income (loss):

     

Depreciation and amortization

   (41.1)  (37.6)  (118.0)  (110.8)

Gain (loss) on sale of assets

   —     —     4.5   0.1 

General and administrative

   (26.7)  (35.8)  (78.7)  (78.2)

Interest expense, net

   (24.6)  (34.7)  (73.8)  (112.8)

Other

   (19.2)  —     (0.6)  —   

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments

   2.5   2.3   13.2   8.0 

Minority interest/Non-controlling interest

   (24.6)  (10.3)  (82.1)  (27.1)

Income tax (expense)/benefit

   10.2   (10.0)  (29.6)  (13.2)
             

Net income (loss)

  $(20.9) $13.3  $43.7  $36.3 
             

Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities to Adjusted EBITDA:

  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  $(144.4) $2.5  $187.5  $136.8 

Interest expense, net (excluding amortization)

   21.6   32.2   45.1   69.0    23.0   32.9   68.1   101.9 

Current income tax expense

   0.3   0.7   1.2   0.7 

Current income tax expense (benefit)

   (1.0)  0.6   0.2   1.3 

Changes in operating working capital which used (provided) cash:

          

Accounts receivable and other assets

   108.9   57.7   (100.8)  15.6    (167.8)  114.3   (268.6)  129.8 

Inventory

   27.5   18.5   (35.6)  (34.7)   13.2   62.3   (22.4)  27.6 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

   (150.1)  (45.9)  (28.9)  (17.3)   233.4   (121.7)  204.5   (139.0)

Other, net

   19.5   (0.2)  16.4   (0.5)   90.0   1.2   106.4   0.9 
                          

Adjusted EBITDA

  $137.6  $76.3  $229.3  $167.1   $46.4  $92.1  $275.7  $259.3 
                          

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income:

     

Net income

  $46.2  $13.5  $64.6  $23.0 

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA:

     

Net income (loss)

  $(20.9) $13.3  $43.7  $36.3 

Add:

          

Interest expense, net

   23.7   34.0   49.2   78.0    24.6   34.7   73.8   112.8 

Income tax expense (benefit)

   27.9   (4.0)  39.8   3.2    (10.2)  10.0   29.6   13.2 

Depreciation and amortization

   38.8   36.4   76.9   73.2    41.1   37.6   118.0   110.8 

Non-cash loss (gain) related to derivative instruments

   1.0   (3.6)  (1.2)  (10.3)   11.8   (3.5)  10.6   (13.8)
                          

Adjusted EBITDA

  $137.6  $76.3  $229.3  $167.1   $46.4  $92.1  $275.7  $259.3 
                          

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

For an in-depth discussion of market risks, see “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative DisclosureDisclosures about Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Our principal market risks are our exposure to changes in commodity prices, particularly to the prices of natural gas and NGLs (including the impact of reduced commodity prices on oil and gas drilling levels), changes in interest rates, as well as nonperformance by our customers. We do not use risk sensitive instruments for trading purposes.

Commodity Price Risk

A significant portion of our revenues is derived from percent-of-proceeds contracts under which we receive either an agreed upon percentage of the actual proceeds that we receive from our sales of the residue natural gas and NGLs or an agreed upon percentage based on index relatedindex-related prices for the natural gas and NGLs. The prices of natural gas and NGLs are subject to fluctuations in response to changes in supply, demand, market uncertainty and a variety of additional factors beyond our control. We monitor these risks and enter into hedging transactions designed to mitigate the impact of commodity price fluctuations on our business. Cash flows from a derivative instrument designated as a hedge are classified in the same category as the cash flows from the item being hedged. For an in-depth discussion of our hedging strategies, see Item “7A. Quantitative and Qualitative DisclosureDisclosures about Market Risk—Commodity Price Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Our payment obligations in connection with substantially all of these hedging transactions, and any additional credit exposure due to a rise in natural gas and NGL prices relative to the fixed prices set forth in the hedges, are secured by a first priority lien in the collateral securing our senior secured indebtedness that ranks equal in right of payment with liens granted in favor of our senior secured lenders. As long as this first priority lien is in effect, we expect to have no obligation to post cash, letters of credit or other additional collateral to secure these hedges at any time even if our counterparty’s exposure to our credit increases over the term of the hedge as a result of higher commodity prices or because there has been a change in our creditworthiness. A purchased put (or floor) transaction does not create credit exposure to us for our counterparties.

For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, our hedging activities decreased operating revenues by $36.4$35.3 million and $52.4 million, respectively.$87.7 million. For the same periods in 2007, our hedging activities increased operating revenues by $0.8$2.3 million and $14.0$16.3 million.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, we had the following hedge arrangements which will settle during the years ended December 31, 2008 through 2012 (except as indicated otherwise, the 2008 volumes reflect daily volumes for the period from JulyOctober 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008):

Natural Gas

 

Instrument Type

  Index  Avg. Price
$/MMBtu
  MMBtu per day  (In thousands)
Fair Value
   Index  Avg. Price
$/MMBtu
  MMBtu per day  (In thousands)
Fair Value
 
  2008  2009  2010  2011  2012     2008  2009  2010  2011  2012  

Natural Gas Sales

                

Natural Gas Sales

              

Swap

  IF-Waha  6.96  21,918  —    —    —    —    $(20,100)  IF-Waha  6.96  21,918  —    —    —    —    $2,994 

Swap

  IF-Waha  6.62  —    21,918  —    —    —     (37,156)  IF-Waha  6.62  —    21,918  —    —    —     (5,468)

Swap

  IF-Waha  7.40  —    —    9,300  —    —     (9,204)  IF-Waha  7.40  —    —    9,300  —    —     (1,382)

Swap

  IF-Waha  7.36  —    —    —    5,500  —     (4,715)  IF-Waha  7.36  —    —    —    5,500  —     (880)

Swap

  IF-Waha  7.18  —    —    —    —    5,500   (4,949)  IF-Waha  7.18  —    —    —    —    5,500   (1,041)
                                              

Total Sales

      21,918  21,918  9,300  5,500  5,500  $(5,777)
      21,918  21,918  9,300  5,500  5,500  $(76,124)                       
                       

NGLs

 

Instrument Type

  Index  Avg. Price
$/gal
  Barrels per day  (In thousands)
Fair Value
   Index  Avg. Price
$/gal
  Barrels per day  (In thousands)
Fair Value
 
  2008  2009  2010  2011  2012     2008  2009  2010  2011  2012  

NGL Sales

                                

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.81  3,547  ���    —    —    —    $(26,986)  OPIS-MB  0.82  3,547  —    —    —    —    $(4,934)

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.79  —    3,347  —    —    —     (38,682)  OPIS-MB  0.79  —    3,347  —    —    —     (18,305)

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.87  —    —    2,750  —    —     (22,625)  OPIS-MB  0.87  —    —    2,750  —    —     (9,092)

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.91  —    —    —    1,550  —     (11,395)  OPIS-MB  0.91  —    —    —    1,550  —     (3,274)

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.92  —    —    —    —    1,250   (8,555)  OPIS-MB  0.92  —    —    —    —    1,250   (2,111)
                                            

Total Swaps

      3,547  3,347  2,750  1,550  1,250   (108,243)      3,547  3,347  2,750  1,550  1,250  
                                            

Floors

  OPIS-MB  1.76  —    —    —    107  —     213 

Floors

  OPIS-MB  1.75  —    —    —    —    125   289 

Floor

  OPIS-MB  1.44    —    —    54  —     265 

Floor

  OPIS-MB  1.43  —    —    —    —    63   340 
                                            

Total Floors

      —    —    —    107  125   502       —    —    —    54  63  
                                              

Total Sales

      3,547  3,347  2,750  1,604  1,313  $(37,111)
                $(107,741)                       
                  

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the Partnership had the following hedge arrangements which will settle during the years ended December 31, 2008 through 2012 (except as indicated otherwise, the 2008 volumes reflect daily volumes for the period from JulyOctober 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.)2008):

Natural Gas

 

  Index  Avg. Price
$/MMBtu
  MMBtu per day  (In thousands)
Fair Value
 

Instrument Type

  Index  Avg. Price
$/MMBtu
  MMBtu per day  (In thousands)
Fair Value
 
  Index  Avg. Price
$/MMBtu
  2008  2009  2010  2011  2012  (In thousands)
Fair Value
    2008  2009  2010  2011  2012  

Natural Gas Purchases

                            

Swap

  NY-HH  8.43  1,350  —    —    —    —    $1,258   NY-HH  8.69  1,300  —    —    —    —    $(133)
                                            
      1,350  —    —    —    —     1,258 

Total Purchases

      1,300  —    —    —    —    
                                            

Natural Gas Sales

                                

Swap

  IF-HSC  8.09  2,328  —    —    —    —     (2,143)  IF-HSC  8.09  2,328  —    —    —    —     206 

Swap

  IF-HSC  7.39  —    1,966  —    —    —     (3,236)  IF-HSC  7.39  —    1,966  —    —    —     (262)
                                            
      2,328  1,966  —    —    —     (5,379)      2,328  1,966  —    —    —    
                                            

Swap

  IF-NGPL MC  8.43  6,964  —    —    —    —     (4,088)  IF-NGPL MC  8.86  6,964  —    —    —    —     2,613 

Swap

  IF-NGPL MC  8.02  —    6,256  —    —    —     (7,016)  IF-NGPL MC  9.18  —    6,256  —    —    —     4,515 

Swap

  IF-NGPL MC  7.43  —    —    5,685  —    —     (5,536)  IF-NGPL MC  8.86  —    —    5,685  —    —     2,061 

Swap

  IF-NGPL MC  7.34  —    —    —    2,750  —     (2,316)  IF-NGPL MC  7.34  —    —    —    2,750  —     (485)

Swap

  IF-NGPL MC  7.18  —    —    —    —    2,750   (2,310)  IF-NGPL MC  7.18  —    —    —    —    2,750   (539)
                                            
      6,964  6,256  5,685  2,750  2,750   (21,265)      6,964  6,256  5,685  2,750  2,750  
                                            

Swap

  IF-Waha  8.20  7,389  —    —    —    —     (5,101)  IF-Waha  8.91  7,389  —    —    —    —     2,330 

Swap

  IF-Waha  7.61  —    6,936  —    —    —     (9,380)  IF-Waha  8.73  —    6,936  —    —    —     3,482 

Swap

  IF-Waha  7.38  —    —    5,709  —    —     (5,699)  IF-Waha  7.52  —    —    5,709  —    —     (631)

Swap

  IF-Waha  7.36  —    —    —    3,250  —     (2,786)  IF-Waha  7.36  —    —    —    3,250  —     (520)

Swap

  IF-Waha  7.18  —    —    —    —    3,250   (2,924)  IF-Waha  7.18  —    —    —    —    3,250   (615)
                                            
      7,389  6,936  5,709  3,250  3,250   (25,890)      7,389  6,936  5,709  3,250  3,250  
                                            

Total Swaps

      16,681  15,158  11,394  6,000  6,000   (51,276)      16,681  15,158  11,394  6,000  6,000  
                                            

Floor

  IF-NGPL MC  6.55  1,000  —    —    —    —     1   IF-NGPL MC  6.55  1,000  —    —    —    —     172 

Floor

  IF-NGPL MC  6.55  —    850  —    —    —     29   IF-NGPL MC  6.55  —    850  —    —    —     186 
                                            
      1,000  850  —    —    —     30       1,000  850  —    —    —    
                                            

Floor

  IF-Waha  6.85  670  —    —    —    —     1   IF-Waha  6.85  670  —    —    —    —     92 

Floor

  IF-Waha  6.55  —    565  —    —    —     17   IF-Waha  6.55  —    565  —    —    —     111 
                                            
      670  565  —    —    —     18       670  565  —    —    —    
                                            

Total Floors

      1,670  1,415  —    —    —     48       1,670  1,415  —    —    —    
                                            
                $(51,227)      18,351  16,573  11,394  6,000  6,000  
                                         

Total Sales

                $12,583 
                  

NGLs

 

Instrument Type

  Index  Avg. Price
$/gal
  Barrels per day  (in thousands)
Fair Value
   Index  Avg. Price
$/gal
  Barrels per day  (In thousands)
Fair Value
 
  2008  2009  2010  2011  2012     2008  2009  2010  2011  2012  
                         

NGL Sales

                                

Swap

  OPIS-MB  1.01  7,095  —    —    —    —    $(45,341)  OPIS-MB  1.44  7,080  —    —    —    —    $6,282 

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.96  —    6,248  —    —    —     (62,001)  OPIS-MB  1.32  —    6,248  —    —    —     11,733 

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.91  —    —    4,809  —    —     (40,124)  OPIS-MB  1.27  —    —    4,809  —    —     8,603 

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.92  —    —    —    3,400  —     (26,650)  OPIS-MB  0.92  —    —    —    3,400  —     (8,470)

Swap

  OPIS-MB  0.92  —    —    —    —    2,700   (19,612)  OPIS-MB  0.92  —    —    —    —    2,700   (5,515)
                                            

Total Swaps

      7,095  6,248  4,809  3,400  2,700   (193,728)      7,080  6,248  4,809  3,400  2,700  
                                            

Floors

  OPIS-MB  1.73  —    —    —    365  —     860 

Floors

  OPIS-MB  1.72  —    —    —    —    422   957 

Floor

  OPIS-MB  1.44  —    —    —    199  —     978 

Floor

  OPIS-MB  1.43  —    —    —    —    231   1,247 
                                            

Total Floors

      —    —    —    365  422   1,817       —    —    —    199  231  
                                            

Total Sales

      7,080  6,248  4,809  3,599  2,931  
                $(191,911)                       
                                  $14,858 
                  

Condensate

 

Instrument Type

  Index  Avg. Price
$/Bbl
  Barrels per day  (in thousands)
Fair Value
   Index  Avg. Price
$/Bbl
  Barrels per day  (In thousands)
Fair Value
 
  2008  2009  2010  2011  2012     2008  2009  2010  2011  2012  
                         

Condensate Sales

                

Condensate Sales

              

Swap

  NY-WTI  67.19  384  —    —    —    —    $(4,922)  NY-WTI  70.68  384  —    —    —    —    $(1,054)

Swap

  NY-WTI  69.00  —    322  —    —    —     (7,937)  NY-WTI  69.00  —    322  —    —    —     (3,823)

Swap

  NY-WTI  68.10  —    —    301  —    —     (6,821)  NY-WTI  68.10  —    —    301  —    —     (3,643)
                                            

Total Swaps

      384  322  301  —    —     (19,680)      384  322  301  —    —    
                                            

Floor

  NY-WTI  60.50  55  —    —    —    —     0   NY-WTI  60.50  55  —    —    —    —     1 

Floor

  NY-WTI  60.00  —    50  —    —    —     3   NY-WTI  60.00  —    50  —    —    —     24 
                                            

Total Floors

      55  50  —    —    —     3       55  50  —    —    —    
                                            

Total Sales

      439  372  301  —    —    
                $(19,677)                       
                                  $(8,495)
                  

These contracts may expose us to the risk of financial loss in certain circumstances. Our hedging arrangements provide us protection on the hedged volumes if prices decline below the prices at which these hedges are set. If prices rise above the prices at which we have hedged, we will receive less revenue on the hedged volumes than we would receive in the absence of hedges.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates primarily as a result of variable rate debt under our senior secured credit facilities. To the extent that interest rates increase, interest expense on our revolving debt will also increase. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, we had approximately $1,353$1,415.3 million of indebtedness, of which $500$500.0 million was at fixed interest rates and $853$915.3 million was at variable interest rates. BecauseIn order to mitigate the risk of thechanges in cash flows attributable to changes in market interest rate risk,rates the Partnership had the following openentered into interest rate swaps and interest rate basis swaps that effectively fix the base rate on $300 million in borrowings as of June 30, 2008:shown below:

 

Effective
Date

 Expiration
Date
 Rate  Notional
Amount
       (In thousands)
12/13/2007 01/24/2011 4.0775% $50,000
12/18/2007 01/24/2011 4.2100%  50,000
12/21/2007 01/24/2012 4.0750%  50,000
12/21/2007 01/24/2012 4.0750%  50,000
01/09/2008 01/24/2012 3.6990%  50,000
01/11/2008 01/24/2012 3.6400%  50,000
Expiration Date  Fixed
Rate
  Notional
Amount
  Fair Value 
         (In thousands) 
January 24, 2011  3.91% $100 million  $(1,334)
January 24, 2012  3.75%  200 million   (389)
        
     $(1,723)
        

Each swap fixes the three month LIBOR rate, as indicated for the specified notional amounts outstanding over the term of each swap agreement. The fair value of the Partnership’s outstandingPartnership has designated all interest rate swaps was a liability of $0.9 million as of June 30, 2008. We have designated alland interest rate basis swaps as cash flow hedges. Accordingly, unrealized gains and losses relating to the interest rate swaps are recorded in OCI until the interest expense on the related debt is recognized in earnings. A hypothetical increase of 100 basis points in the underlying interest rate, after taking into account these interest rate swaps and interest rate basis swaps, would increase our annual interest expense by $5.5$6.2 million.

Credit Risk

We are subject to risk of losses resulting from nonpayment or nonperformance by our customers. We monitor the creditworthiness of customers to whom we grant credit and establish credit limits in accordance with our credit policy. On July 18, 2008, SemGroup LP filed for bankruptcy protection. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, we recognized a reserve of $4.6$7.3 million for product delivered and subject to the bankruptcy. During the third quarter, we will record an additional reserve of $2.4 million for product delivered subsequent to June 30, 2008.

 

Item 4T.Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, under the supervision of and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level to provide reasonable assurance that all material information relating to us required to be included in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the three and six months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

The information required for this item is provided in Note 12, 11—Commitments and Contingencies included in the notesNotes to the consolidated financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1, which is incorporated by reference into this item.

 

Item 1A.Risk Factors

For an in-depth discussion of our risk factors, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. ThereThese risks and uncertainties are not the only ones facing us and there may be additional matters that we are unaware of or that we currently consider immaterial. All of these risks and uncertainties could adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or results of operations, as could the following:

We may not be able to obtain funding or obtain funding on acceptable terms because of the deterioration of the credit and capital markets. This may hinder or prevent us from meeting our future capital needs.

Global financial markets and economic conditions have been, and continue to be, disrupted and volatile. The debt and equity capital markets have been exceedingly distressed. These issues, along with significant write-offs in the financial services sector, the re-pricing of credit risk and the current weak economic conditions have made, and will likely continue to make, it difficult to obtain funding.

In particular, the cost of raising money in the debt and equity capital markets has increased substantially while the availability of funds from those markets generally has diminished significantly. Also, as a result of concerns about the stability of financial markets generally and the solvency of counterparties specifically, the cost of obtaining money from the credit markets generally has increased as many lenders and institutional investors have increased interest rates, enacted tighter lending standards, refused to refinance existing debt at maturity at all or on terms similar to our current debt and reduced and, in some cases, ceased to provide funding to borrowers.

In addition, Lehman Bank recently defaulted on a borrowing request under our and the Partnership’s senior secured credit facilities, which effectively reduced our total commitments under these facilities by $10.2 million and $9.5 million. As a result, we can provide no material changesassurance that other lending counterparties will be willing or able to meet their existing funding obligations under our senior secured credit facility.

Due to these factors, we cannot be certain that funding will be available if needed and to the riskextent required, on acceptable terms. If funding is not available when needed, or is available only on unfavorable terms, we may be unable to grow our existing business, complete acquisitions or otherwise take advantage of business opportunities or respond to competitive pressures any of which could have a material adverse effect on our revenues and results of operations.

Our substantial amount of indebtedness could adversely affect our financial position.

We currently have a substantial amount of indebtedness. As of September 30, 2008 we had $775.3 million of total indebtedness outstanding,$282.3 million of letters of credit outstanding and $239.8 million of additional borrowing capacity under our senior secured credit facility. As of September 30, 2008, the Partnership had approximately $640 million of total indebtedness outstanding, approximately $34.7 million of letters of credit outstanding and approximately $425.3 million of additional borrowing capacity under its senior secured credit facility. In October 2008, one of the lenders under our and the Partnership’s senior secured credit facilities, Lehman Bank, defaulted on borrowing requests. As a result, the total commitments under our and the Partnership’s credit facilities have been effectively reduced by $10.2 million and $9.5 million. We may also incur additional indebtedness in the future.

Our substantial indebtedness may:

make it difficult for us to satisfy our financial obligations, including making scheduled principal and interest payments on our indebtedness;

limit our ability to borrow additional funds for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other general business purposes;

limit our ability to use our cash flow or obtain additional financing for future working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other general business purposes;

require us to use a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to make debt service payments;

limit our flexibility to plan for, or react to, changes in our business and industry;

place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our less leveraged competitors; and

increase our vulnerability to the impact of adverse economic and industry conditions.

We require a significant amount of cash to service our indebtedness. Our ability to generate cash depends on many factors included therein.beyond our control.

Our ability to make payments on and to refinance our indebtedness and to fund planned capital expenditures depends on our ability to generate cash in the future. This, to a certain extent, is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control. We cannot assure you that we will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or that future borrowings will be available to us under our credit agreement or otherwise in an amount sufficient to enable us to pay our indebtedness or to fund our other liquidity needs. We may need to refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness at or before maturity. We cannot assure you that we will be able to refinance any of our indebtedness on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

 

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Not applicable.

 

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

 

Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.Other Information

Not applicable.

 

Item 6.Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Number

     

Description

3.1

    Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Targa Resources, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Targa Resources, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed October 31, 2007 (File No. 333-147066)).

3.2

    Amended and Restated Bylaws of Targa Resources, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Targa Resources, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed October 31, 2007 (File No. 333-147066)).

3.3

    Certificate of Incorporation of Targa Resources Finance Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Targa Resources, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed October 31, 2007 (File No. 333-147066)).

Exhibit

Number

Description

3.4

    Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation of Targa Resources Finance Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Targa Resources, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed October 31, 2007 (File No. 333-147066)).

3.5

    Bylaws of Targa Resources Finance Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to Targa Resources, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed October 31, 2007 (File No. 333-147066)).

4.1*

    Supplemental Indenture dated June 18,October 31, 2008, among Targa Resources Partners LP,Permian Intrastate LLC, a subsidiary of Targa Resources, PartnersInc., Targa Resources Finance Corporation, the other Subsidiary Guarantors named therein and U.S.Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.

Exhibit

Number

Description

4.2*Registration Rights Agreement dated June 18, 2008, among Targa Resources Partners LP, Targa Resources Partners Finance Corporation, the Guarantors named therein and the initial purchasers named therein.
10.1*Commitment Increase Supplement, dated June 18, 2008, by and among Targa Resources Partners LP, Bank of America, N.A. and the other parties signatory thereto.

31.1*

    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*

    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1*

    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2*

    Certification of Chief ExecutiveFinancial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

*Filed herewith

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.

 

Targa Resources, Inc.

(Registrant)

By: 

/s/    JOHN ROBERT SPARGER        

 

John Robert Sparger

Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

(Authorized signatory and Principal Accounting Officer)

Date: August 11,November 12, 2008

Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit

Number

     

Description

3.1

    Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Targa Resources, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Targa Resources, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed October 31, 2007 (File No. 333-147066)).

3.2

    Amended and Restated Bylaws of Targa Resources, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Targa Resources, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed October 31, 2007 (File No. 333-147066)).

3.3

    Certificate of Incorporation of Targa Resources Finance Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Targa Resources, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed October 31, 2007 (File No. 333-147066)).

3.4

    Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation of Targa Resources Finance Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Targa Resources, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed October 31, 2007 (File No. 333-147066)).

3.5

    Bylaws of Targa Resources Finance Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to Targa Resources, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed October 31, 2007 (File No. 333-147066)).

4.1*

    Supplemental Indenture dated June 18,October 31, 2008, among Targa Resources Partners LP,Permian Intrastate LLC, a subsidiary of Targa Resources, PartnersInc., Targa Resources Finance Corporation, the other Subsidiary Guarantors named therein and U.S.Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.
4.2*Registration Rights Agreement dated June 18, 2008, among Targa Resources Partners LP, Targa Resources Partners Finance Corporation, the Guarantors named therein and the initial purchasers named therein.
10.1*Commitment Increase Supplement, dated June 18, 2008, by and among Targa Resources Partners LP, Bank of America, N.A. and the other parties signatory thereto.

31.1*

    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*

    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1*

    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2*

    Certification of Chief ExecutiveFinancial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

*Filed herewith

 

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