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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 _____________________________________________
FORM 10-Q
 _____________________________________________
(Mark One)____________________________________________
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                     to                     
Commission file number 001-35714
_____________________________________________ 
MPLX LP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 _____________________________________________
 Delaware  27-0005456
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
200 E. Hardin Street,Findlay,Ohio 45840 
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) 

(419) 421-2414
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 _____________________________________________
Securities Registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act
Title of each class Trading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Units Representing Limited Partnership InterestsMPLXNew York Stock Exchange
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  x     No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files.) Yes  x    No  ¨

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

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

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

MPLX LP had 1,057,188,2551,058,355,304 common units outstanding at August 1,October 31, 2019.

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Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this report to “MPLX LP,” “MPLX,” “the Partnership,” “we,” “our,” “us,” or like terms refer to MPLX LP and its subsidiaries. Additionally, throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we have used terms in our discussion of the business and operating results that have been defined in our Glossary of Terms.


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Glossary of Terms

The abbreviations, acronyms and industry technology used in this report are defined as follows.
ASCAccounting Standards Codification
ASUAccounting Standards Update
ATM ProgramAn at-the-market program for the issuance of common units
BarrelOne stock tank barrel, or 42 United States gallons of liquid volume, used in reference to crude oil or other liquid hydrocarbons
Bcf/dOne billion cubic feet per day
BtuOne British thermal unit, an energy measurement
CondensateA natural gas liquid with a low vapor pressure mainly composed of propane, butane, pentane and heavier hydrocarbon fractions
DCF (a non-GAAP financial measure)Distributable Cash Flow
EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure)Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
GAAPAccounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
GalGallon
Gal/dGallons per day
IDRIncentive Distribution Right
Initial OfferingInitial public offering on October 31, 2012
LIBORLondon Interbank Offered Rate
mbpdThousand barrels per day
MergerMPLX acquisition by merger of Andeavor Logistics LP (“ANDX”) on July 30, 2019
MMBtuOne million British thermal units, an energy measurement
MMcf/dOne million cubic feet of natural gas per day
NGLNatural gas liquids, such as ethane, propane, butanes and natural gasoline
NYSENew York Stock Exchange
Predecessor
Collectively:
- The related assets, liabilities and results of operations of Hardin Street Marine LLC (“HSM”) prior to the date of the acquisition, March 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2015
- The related assets, liabilities and results of operations of Hardin Street Transportation LLC (“HST”), Woodhaven Cavern LLC (“WHC”) and MPLX Terminals LLC (“MPLXT”) prior to the date of the acquisition, March 1, 2017, effective January 1, 2015 for HST and WHC and April 1, 2016 for MPLXT
- The related assets, liabilities and results of operations of Andeavor Logistics LP (“ANDX”) prior to the date of the acquisition, July 30, 2019, effective October 1, 2018
Realized derivative gain/lossThe gain or loss recognized when a derivative matures or is settled
SECUnited States Securities and Exchange Commission
SMRSteam methane reformer, operated by a third party and located at the Javelina gas processing and fractionation complex in Corpus Christi, Texas
Unrealized derivative gain/lossThe gain or loss recognized on a derivative due to changes in fair value prior to the instrument maturing or settling
VIEVariable interest entity


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Part I—Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements
MPLX LP
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
(In millions, except per unit data)2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Revenues and other income:              
Service revenue$448
 $410
 $886
 $792
$632
 $456
 $1,865
 $1,248
Service revenue - related parties620
 549
 1,198
 1,020
899
 568
 2,549
 1,588
Service revenue - product related26
 51
 60
 95
26
 59
 86
 154
Rental income90
 84
 184
 163
99
 89
 291
 252
Rental income - related parties158
 190
 351
 335
293
 190
 904
 525
Product sales168
 206
 370
 413
171
 239
 576
 652
Product sales - related parties14
 13
 25
 17
32
 18
 109
 35
Income from equity method investments73
 50
 143
 111
95
 64
 255
 175
Other income5
 1
 5
 5
2
 3
 6
 8
Other income - related parties27
 24
 53
 47
31
 26
 84
 73
Total revenues and other income1,629
 1,578
 3,275
 2,998
2,280
 1,712
 6,725
 4,710
Costs and expenses:              
Cost of revenues (excludes items below)233
 233
 443
 439
407
 241
 1,099
 680
Purchased product costs166
 204
 360
 391
129
 241
 489
 632
Rental cost of sales28
 33
 65
 62
37
 32
 103
 94
Rental cost of sales - related parties2
 
 5
 1
45
 1
 124
 2
Purchases - related parties239
 223
 451
 400
303
 228
 894
 628
Depreciation and amortization214
 188
 425
 364
302
 201
 916
 565
General and administrative expenses69
 72
 151
 141
102
 76
 293
 217
Other taxes19
 17
 38
 35
29
 20
 84
 55
Total costs and expenses970
 970
 1,938
 1,833
1,354
 1,040
 4,002
 2,873
Income from operations659
 608
 1,337
 1,165
926
 672
 2,723
 1,837
Related party interest and other financial costs1
 1
 2
 2
5
 2
 8
 4
Interest expense (net of amounts capitalized of $9 million, $9 million, $16 million and $18 million, respectively)156
 135
 312
 247
Interest expense (net of amounts capitalized of $13 million, $9 million, $36 million and $27 million, respectively)212
 134
 640
 381
Other financial costs13
 15
 27
 32
16
 17
 38
 49
Income before income taxes489
 457
 996
 884
693
 519
 2,037
 1,403
(Benefit)/provision for income taxes1
 1
 (1) 5
Provision for income taxes4
 3
 2
 8
Net income488
 456
 997
 879
689
 516
 2,035
 1,395
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests6
 3
 12
 5
8
 6
 20
 11
Less: Net income attributable to Predecessor52
 
 401
 
Net income attributable to MPLX LP482
 453
 985
 874
629
 510
 1,614
 1,384
Less: Series A preferred unit distributions21
 20
 41
 36
20
 19
 61
 55
Less: Series B preferred unit distributions7
 
 7
 
Limited partners’ interest in net income attributable to MPLX LP$461
 $433
 $944
 $838
$602
 $491
 $1,546
 $1,329
Per Unit Data (See Note 6)              
Net income attributable to MPLX LP per limited partner unit:              
Common - basic$0.56
 $0.55
 $1.16
 $1.15
$0.61
 $0.62
 $1.78
 $1.77
Common - diluted$0.55
 $0.55
 $1.16
 $1.15
$0.61
 $0.62
 $1.78
 $1.77
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding:              
Common - basic794
 794
 794
 728
974
 794
 855
 750
Common - diluted795
 794
 795
 728
975
 794
 855
 750


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MPLX LP
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
(In millions)2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Net income$488
 $456
 $997
 $879
$689
 $516
 $2,035
 $1,395
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:              
Remeasurements of pension and other postretirement benefits related to equity method investments, net of tax
 
 1
 (2)
 
 1
 (2)
Comprehensive income488
 456
 998
 877
689
 516
 2,036
 1,393
Less comprehensive income attributable to:              
Noncontrolling interests6
 3
 12
 5
8
 6
 20
 11
Income attributable to Predecessor52
 
 401
 
Comprehensive income attributable to MPLX LP$482
 $453
 $986
 $872
$629
 $510
 $1,615
 $1,382

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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MPLX LP
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
 
(In millions)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 
December 31, 2018(1)
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$7
 $68
$41
 $77
Receivables, net335
 417
570
 611
Current assets - related parties333
 290
660
 556
Inventories77
 77
104
 98
Other current assets34
 45
65
 98
Total current assets786
 897
1,440
 1,440
Equity method investments4,409
 4,174
5,182
 4,901
Property, plant and equipment, net15,021
 14,639
21,892
 21,525
Intangibles, net405
 424
1,309
 1,359
Goodwill2,581
 2,586
10,735
 10,016
Right of use assets255
 
366
 
Noncurrent assets - related parties253
 24
302
 24
Other noncurrent assets36
 35
55
 60
Total assets23,746
 22,779
41,281
 39,325
Liabilities      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable134
 162
196
 266
Accrued liabilities148
 250
185
 272
Current liabilities - related parties224
 254
562
 502
Accrued property, plant and equipment227
 294
346
 399
Accrued interest payable173
 143
226
 184
Operating lease liabilities47
 
61
 
Other current liabilities95
 83
656
 645
Total current liabilities1,048
 1,186
2,232
 2,268
Long-term deferred revenue108
 80
189
 132
Long-term liabilities - related parties271
 43
293
 46
Long-term debt14,030
 13,392
19,190
 17,922
Deferred income taxes11
 13
15
 14
Long-term operating lease liabilities209
 
309
 
Deferred credits and other liabilities195
 197
193
 208
Total liabilities15,872
 14,911
22,421
 20,590
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 20)

 


 

Series A preferred units1,005
 1,004
968
 1,004
Equity      
Common unitholders - public (290 million and 289 million units issued and outstanding)8,305
 8,336
Common unitholder - MPC (505 million and 505 million units issued and outstanding)(1,671) (1,612)
Common unitholders - public (392 million and 289 million units issued and outstanding)11,289
 8,336
Common unitholder - MPC (666 million and 505 million units issued and outstanding)5,767
 (1,612)
Series B preferred units601
 
Equity of Predecessor
 10,867
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(15) (16)(15) (16)
Total MPLX LP partners’ capital6,619
 6,708
17,642
 17,575
Noncontrolling interests250
 156
250
 156
Total equity6,869
 6,864
17,892
 17,731
Total liabilities, preferred units and equity$23,746
 $22,779
$41,281
 $39,325

(1) Financial information has been retrospectively adjusted for the acquisition of ANDX. See Notes 1 and 3.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MPLX LP
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
(In millions)2019 20182019 2018
Increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash      
Operating activities:      
Net income$997
 $879
$2,035
 $1,395
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Amortization of deferred financing costs26
 30
29
 45
Depreciation and amortization425
 364
916
 565
Deferred income taxes(2) 5
1
 7
Asset retirement expenditures(1) (5)(1) (7)
Gain on disposal of assets(4) 
(Gain)/loss on disposal of assets(3) 1
Income from equity method investments(143) (111)(255) (175)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates220
 175
379
 279
Changes in:      
Current receivables82
 (71)38
 (157)
Inventories1
 (5)(3) (10)
Fair value of derivatives7
 
(4) 16
Current accounts payable and accrued liabilities(76) 119
(81) 151
Current assets/current liabilities - related parties(108) (92)(148) (108)
Right of use assets/operating lease liabilities3
 
6
 
Deferred revenue29
 16
58
 30
All other, net(4) (14)23
 (5)
Net cash provided by operating activities1,452
 1,290
2,990
 2,027
Investing activities:      
Additions to property, plant and equipment(884) (862)(1,720) (1,383)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired6
 
6
 (451)
Disposal of assets8
 4
14
 5
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates(310) (112)(494) (215)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates - return of capital2
 15
2
 16
All other, net3
 1
3
 1
Net cash used in investing activities(1,175) (954)(2,189) (2,027)
Financing activities:      
Long-term debt - borrowings2,275
 9,610
8,674
 10,735
- repayments(1,661) (4,655)(7,423) (4,781)
Related party debt - borrowings3,066
 1,160
7,708
 2,395
- repayments(3,022) (1,433)(7,583) (2,781)
Debt issuance costs
 (53)(20) (53)
Distributions to MPC for acquisitions
 (4,111)
 (4,111)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(12) (6)(20) (10)
Distributions to Series A preferred unitholders(40) (33)(61) (52)
Distributions to Series B preferred unitholders(21) 
Distributions to unitholders and general partner(1,038) (814)(1,731) (1,312)
Distributions to common and Series B preferred unitholders from Predecessor
(502) 


Contributions from MPC52
 
Contributions from noncontrolling interests94
 5
94
 8
All other, net(8) (6)(12) (8)
Net cash used in financing activities(346) (336)(845) 30
Net (decrease)/increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(69) 
(44) 30
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period76
 9
85
 9
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$7
 $9
$41
 $39

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MPLX LP
Consolidated Statements of Equity (Unaudited)
 
Partnership        Partnership        
(In millions)Common
Unit-holders
Public
 Common
Unit-holder
MPC
 General 
Partner
MPC
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Non-controlling
Interests
 Equity of Predecessor TotalCommon
Unit-holders
Public
 Common
Unit-holder
MPC
 General 
Partner
MPC
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Non-controlling
Interests
 Equity of Predecessor Total
Balance at December 31, 2017$8,379
 $2,099
 $(637) $(14) $146
 $
 $9,973
$8,379
 $2,099
 $(637) $(14) $146
 $
 $9,973
Net income (excludes amounts attributable to preferred units)180
 225
 
 
 2
 
 407
180
 225
 
 
 2
 
 407
Allocation of MPC's net investment at acquisition
 5,172
 (4,126) 
 
 (1,046) 

 5,172
 (4,126) 
 
 (1,046) 
Distributions to:                          
MPC for acquisition
 (936) (3,164) 
 
 
 (4,100)
 (936) (3,164) 
 
 
 (4,100)
Unitholders and general partner(176) (171) 
 
 
 
 (347)(176) (171) 
 
 
 
 (347)
Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 (3) 
 (3)
 
 
 
 (3) 
 (3)
Contributions from:                          
MPC
 
 
 
 
 1,046
 1,046

 
 
 
 
 1,046
 1,046
Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 1
 
 1

 
 
 
 1
 
 1
Conversion of GP economic interests
 (7,926) 7,926
 
 
 
 

 (7,926) 7,926
 
 
 
 
Other2
 
 1
 (2) 
 
 1
2
 
 1
 (2) 
 
 1
Balance at March 31, 20188,385
 (1,537) 
 (16) 146
 
 6,978
8,385
 (1,537) 
 (16) 146
 
 6,978
Net income (excludes amounts attributable to preferred units)157
 276
 
 
 3
 
 436
157
 276
 
 
 3
 
 436
Distributions to:                          
Unitholders and general partner(179) (288) 
 
 
 
 (467)(179) (288) 
 
 
 
 (467)
Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 (3) 
 (3)
 
 
 
 (3) 
 (3)
Contributions from:                          
Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 4
 
 4

 
 
 
 4
 
 4
Other3
 1
 
 
 
 
 4
3
 1
 
 
 
 
 4
Balance at June 30, 2018$8,366
 $(1,548) $
 $(16) $150
 $
 $6,952
8,366
 (1,548) 
 (16) 150
 
 6,952
Net income (excludes amounts attributable to preferred units)179
 312
 
 
 6
 
 497
Distributions to:             
Unitholders and general partner(182) (316) 
 
 
 
 (498)
Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 (4) 
 (4)
Contributions from:             
Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 3
 
 3
Other4
 (1) 
 
 
 
 3
Balance at September 30, 2018$8,367
 $(1,553) $
 $(16) $155
 $
 $6,953


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.



























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MPLX LP
Consolidated Statements of Equity (Unaudited)

Partnership     Partnership        
(In millions)Common
Unit-holders
Public
 Common
Unit-holder
MPC
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Non-controlling
Interests
 TotalCommon
Unit-holders
Public
 Common
Unit-holder
MPC
 Series B Preferred Unit-holders Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Non-controlling
Interests
 Equity of Predecessor 
Total(1)
Balance at December 31, 2018$8,336
 $(1,612) $(16) $156
 $6,864
$8,336
 $(1,612) $
 $(16) $156
 10,867
 $17,731
Net income (excludes amounts attributable to preferred units)176
 307
 
 6
 489
176
 307
 
 
 6
 180
 669
Distributions to:                      
Unitholders(188) (327) 
 
 (515)(188) (327) 
 
 
 (261) (776)
Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 (6) (6)
 
 
 
 (6) 
 (6)
Contributions from:             
        
MPC
 
 
 
 
 15
 15
Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 94
 94

 
 
 
 94
 
 94
Other2
 
 1
 
 3
2
 
 
 1
 
 
 3
Balance at March 31, 20198,326
 (1,632) (15) 250
 6,929
8,326
 (1,632) 
 (15) 250
 $10,801
 17,730
Net income (excludes amounts attributable to preferred units)168
 293
 
 6
 467
168
 293
 
 
 6
 169
 636
Distributions to:

 

 

 

 

             
Unitholders(191) (332) 
 
 (523)(191) (332) 
 
 
 (241) (764)
Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 (6) (6)
 
 
 
 (6) 
 (6)
Contributions from:

 

   

 

 

 

MPC
 
 
 
 
 13
 13
Other2
 
 
 
 2
2
 
 
 
 
 
 2
Balance at June 30, 2019$8,305
 $(1,671) $(15) $250
 $6,869
8,305
 (1,671) 
 (15) 250
 $10,742
 17,611
Net income (excludes amounts attributable to Series A preferred units)222
 380
 7
 
 8
 52
 669
Allocation of MPC's net investment at acquisition2,983
 7,199
 615
 
 
 (10,797) 
Distributions to:             
Unitholders(262) (432) (21) 
 
 
 (715)
Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 (8) 
 (8)
Contributions from:             
MPC
 292
 
 
 
 3
 295
Conversion of Series A preferred units36
 
 
 
 
 
 36
Other5
 (1) 
 
 
 
 4
Balance at September 30, 2019$11,289
 $5,767
 $601
 $(15) $250
 $
 $17,892
(1) Financial information has been retrospectively adjusted for the acquisition of ANDX for the first and second quarters of 2019. See Notes 1 and 3.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1. Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation

Description of the Business – MPLX LP is a diversified, large-cap master limited partnership formed by Marathon Petroleum Corporation that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics assets, and provides fuels distribution services. References in this report to “MPLX LP,” “MPLX,” “the Partnership,” “we,” “ours,” “us,” or like terms refer to MPLX LP and its subsidiaries. References to “MPC” refer collectively to Marathon Petroleum Corporation as our sponsor and its subsidiaries, other than the Partnership. We are engaged in the transportation, storage and distribution of crude oil, asphalt and refined petroleum products; the gathering, processing and transportation of natural gas; and the gathering, transportation, fractionation, storage and marketing of NGLs. MPLX’s principal executive office is located in Findlay, Ohio.

MPLX’s business consists of two2 segments based on the nature of services it offers: Logistics and Storage (“L&S”), which relates primarily to crude oil, asphalt and refined petroleum products; and Gathering and Processing (“G&P”), which relates primarily to natural gas and NGLs. See Note 9 for additional information regarding the operations and results of these segments.

On July 30, 2019, MPLX completed its acquisition by merger (the “Merger”) of Andeavor Logistics LP (“ANDX”). At the effective time of the Merger, each common unit held by ANDX’s public unitholders was converted into the right to receive 1.135 MPLX common units. ANDX common units held by certain affiliates of MPC were converted into the right to receive 1.0328 MPLX common units. See Note 3 for additional information regarding the Merger.

Basis of Presentation – The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited; however, in the opinion of MPLX’s management, these statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods reported. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature unless otherwise disclosed. These interim consolidated financial statements, including the notes, have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to interim period financial statements and do not include all of the information and disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Certain amounts in prior years have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. The results of operations for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

In relation to the Merger described above and in Note 3, ANDX’s assets, liabilities and results of operations prior to the Merger are collectively included in what we refer to as the “Predecessor” from October 1, 2018, which was the date that MPC acquired Andeavor. MPLX’s acquisition of ANDX is considered a transfer between entities under common control due to MPC’s relationship with ANDX prior to the Merger. As an entity under common control with MPC, MPLX recorded the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on its consolidated balance sheets at MPC’s historical carrying value. Transfers of businesses between entities under common control require prior periods to be retrospectively adjusted for those dates that the entity was under common control. Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements and related notes of MPLX LP have been retrospectively adjusted to include the historical results of ANDX beginning October 1, 2018.

MPLX’s consolidated financial statements include all majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries. For non-wholly-ownednon wholly-owned consolidated subsidiaries, the interests owned by third parties have been recorded as “Noncontrolling interests” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Intercompany investments, accounts and transactions have been eliminated. MPLX’s investments in which MPLX exercises significant influence but does not control and does not have a controlling financial interest are accounted for using the equity method. MPLX’s investments in a VIE in which MPLX exercises significant influence but does not control and is not the primary beneficiary are also accounted for using the equity method.

In preparing the Consolidated Statements of Equity, net income attributable to MPLX LP is allocated to Series A and Series B preferred unitholders based on a fixed distribution schedule. Distributions, although earned, are not accrued until declared. The allocation of net income attributable to MPLX LP for purposes of calculating net income per limited partner unit is described in Note 6.


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2. Accounting Standards

Recently Adopted

ASU 2016-02, Leases

We adopted ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), as of January 1, 2019, electing the transition method which permits entities to adopt the provisions of the standard using the modified retrospective approach without adjusting comparative periods. We also elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allowed us to grandfather the historical accounting conclusions until a reassessment event is present. We have also elected the practical expedient to not recognize short-term leases on the balance sheet, the practical expedient related to right of way permits and land easements which allows us to carry forward our accounting treatment for those existing agreements, and the practical expedient to combine lease and non-lease components for the majority of our underlying classes of assets except for our third-party contractor service and equipment agreements and boat and barge equipment agreements in which we are the lessee. We did not elect the practical expedient to combine lease and non-lease components for arrangements in which we are

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the lessor. In instances where the practical expedient was not elected, lease and non-lease consideration is allocated based on relative standalone selling price.

Right of use (“ROU”) assets represent our right to use an underlying asset in which we obtain substantially all of the economic benefits and the right to direct the use of the asset during the lease term. Lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. We recognize ROU assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for leases with a lease term of greater than one year. Payments that are not fixed at the commencement of the lease are considered variable and are excluded from the ROU asset and lease liability calculations. In the measurement of our ROU assets and lease liabilities, the fixed lease payments in the agreement are discounted using a secured incremental borrowing rate for a term similar to the duration of the lease, as our leases do not provide implicit rates. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of ROU assets and lease liabilities of approximately $505$629 million and $502$629 million, respectively, as of January 1, 2019. This is inclusive of ROU assets and lease liabilities related to ANDX of $124 million and $127 million respectively. The standard did not materially impact our consolidated statements of income, cash flows or equity as a result of adoption.
As a lessor under ASC 842, MPLX may be required to re-classify existing operating leases to sales-type leases upon modification and related reassessment of the leases. If such a modification were to occur, it may result in the de-recognitionSee Note 19 for further information regarding our ongoing evaluation of existing assets and recognition of a receivable in the amount of the present value of fixed payments expected to be received by MPLX under the lease. MPLX will evaluate the impacts of lease reassessments as modifications occur.

We also adopted the following standard during the first sixnine months of 2019, which did not have a material impact to our financial statements or financial statement disclosures:
ASU Effective Date
2017-12Derivatives and Hedging - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging ActivitiesJanuary 1, 2019


Not Yet Adopted
ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment
In January 2017, the FASB issued an ASU which simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Under the new guidance, the recognition of an impairment charge is calculated based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, which could be different from the amount calculated under the current method using the implied fair value of the goodwill; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The guidance should be applied on a prospective basis, and is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017.
ASU 2016-13, Credit Losses - Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
In June 2016, the FASB issued an ASU related to the accounting for credit losses on certain financial instruments. The guidance requires that for most financial assets, losses be based on an expected loss approach which includes estimates of losses over the life of exposure that considers historical, current and forecasted information. Expanded disclosures related to the methods used

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to estimate the losses as well as a specific disaggregation of balances for financial assets are also required. The change is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We do not expect application of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

3. Acquisitions

Acquisition of Andeavor Logistics LP

As previously disclosed, on May 7, 2019, ANDX, Tesoro Logistics GP, LLC, then the general partner of ANDX (“TLGP”), MPLX, MPLX GP LLC, the general partner of MPLX (“MPLX GP”), and MPLX MAX LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MPLX (“Merger Sub”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) that provided for, among other things, the merger of Merger Sub with and into ANDX. On July 30, 2019, the Merger was completed, and ANDX survived the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of MPLX. At the effective time of the Merger, each common unit held by

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ANDX’s public unitholders was converted into the right to receive 1.135 MPLX common units. ANDX common units held by certain affiliates of MPC were converted into the right to receive 1.0328 MPLX common units. See Note 7 for information on units issued in connection with the Merger.

Additionally, as a result of the Merger, each ANDX TexNew Mex Unit issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger was converted into a right for Western Refining Southwest, Inc. (“Southwest, Inc.”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MPC, as the holder of all such units, to receive a unit representing a substantially equivalent limited partner interest in MPLX (the “MPLX TexNew Mex Units”). By virtue of the conversion, all ANDX TexNew Mex Units were cancelled and ceased to exist as of the effective time of the Merger. The MPLX TexNew Mex Units are a new class of units in MPLX substantially equivalent to the ANDX TexNew Mex Units, including substantially equivalent rights, powers, duties and obligations that the ANDX TexNew Mex Units had immediately prior to the closing of the Merger. As a result of the Merger, the ANDX Special Limited Partner Interest outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger was converted into a right for Southwest Inc., as the holder of all such interest, to receive a substantially equivalent special limited partner interest in MPLX (the “MPLX Special Limited Partner Interest”). By virtue of the conversion, the ANDX Special Limited Partner Interest was cancelled and ceased to exist as of the effective time of the Merger. For information on ANDX’s preferred units, please see Note 7.

The assets of ANDX consist of a network of owned and operated crude oil, refined product and natural gas pipelines; crude oil and water gathering systems; refining logistics assets; terminals with crude oil and refined products storage capacity; rail loading and offloading facilities; marine terminals including storage; bulk petroleum distribution facilities; a trucking fleet; and natural gas processing and fractionation systems and complexes. The assets are located in the western and inland regions of the United States.States and complement MPLX’s existing business and assets.

MPC accounted for its October 1, 2018 acquisition of Andeavor (including acquiring control of ANDX), using the acquisition method of accounting, which required Andeavor assets and liabilities to be recorded by MPC at the acquisition date fair value. The Merger was closed on July 30, 2019, and the results of ANDX have been incorporated into the results of MPLX as of October 1, 2018, which is the date that common control was established. As a result of MPC’s relationship with both MPLX and ANDX, the Merger will behas been treated as a common control transaction, which requires the recasting of MPLX’s historical results and the recognition of assets acquired and liabilities acquiredassumed using MPC’s historical basis as of October 1, 2018.carrying value. The fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed shown below have been pushed down from MPC and are considered preliminary as MPC has not yet completed a final determination of the respective fairrepresents MPC’s historical carrying values related to its acquisition of Andeavor. The preliminary purchase consideration allocation may change based on additional information received. Adjustments to this allocation can be made through the end of MPC’s measurement period, which is not to exceed one year from the Andeavor acquisition date. Values shown below have not been incorporated into the results of MPLX as of June 30, 2019 as the Merger was not closed until July 30, 2019.October 1, 2018.

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(In millions) As Originally Reported 
Adjustments(1)
 As Adjusted
Cash and cash equivalents$83
$83
 $(53) $30
Receivables, net241
241
 256
 497
Inventories21
21
 
 21
Other current assets(1)(2)
59
59
 (7) 52
Equity method investments731
731
 (89) 642
Property, plant and equipment, net6,709
6,709
 (427) 6,282
Intangibles, net960
960
 74
 1,034
Other noncurrent assets(2)(3)
31
31
 (8) 23
Total assets acquired8,835
8,835
 (254) 8,581
Accounts payable198
198
 265
 463
Other current liabilities(3)(4)
188
188
 (41) 147
Long-term debt4,916
4,916
 
 4,916
Deferred credits and other long-term liabilities(4)(5)
75
75
 1
 76
Total liabilities assumed5,377
5,377
 225
 5,602
Net assets acquired excluding goodwill3,458
3,458
 (479) 2,979
Goodwill7,428
7,428
 727
 8,155
Total purchase price$10,886
Net assets acquired$10,886
 $248
 $11,134
(1)Inclusive of activity recorded subsequent to the acquisition of ANDX on July 30, 2019, a portion of which was recorded as a non-cash contribution from MPC.
(2) Includes both related party and third party other current assets.
(2)(3) Includes both related party and third party other noncurrent assets as well as right of use assets associated with leases.assets.
(3)(4) Includes accrued liabilities, operating lease liabilities long termand long-term debt due within one year, as well as related party and third party other current liabilities.
(4)(5) Includes deferred revenue and deferred income taxes, as well as related party and third party other noncurrent liabilities.

Details of ourthe valuation methodology and significant inputs for fair value measurements are included by asset class below. The fair value measurements for equity method investments,investments; property, plant and equipment,equipment; intangible assets and long-term debt are based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market and, therefore, represent Level 3 measurements.

Goodwill

The preliminary purchase consideration allocation resulted in the recognition of $7$8.2 billion in goodwill, which will be splithas been allocated between the L&S segment and the G&P segments once assigned to the relevant reporting units.segment at $7.2 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively.

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Equity Method Investments

The fair value of the equity method investments is $642 million, which was determined based on applying income and market approaches. The income approach relied on the discounted cash flow method and the market approach relied on a market multiple approach considering historical and projected financial results. Discount rates for the discounted cash flow models were based on capital structures for similar market participants and included various risk premiums that account for risks associated with the specific investments.

Property, Plant and Equipment

The preliminary fair value of property, plant and equipment is $7$6.3 billion, which is based primarily on the cost approach. Key assumptions in the cost approach include determining the replacement cost by evaluating recent purchases of similar assets or published data, and adjusting replacement cost for economic and functional obsolescence, location, normal useful lives, and capacity (if applicable).

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Acquired Intangible Assets

The preliminary fair value of the acquired identifiable intangible assets is $960 million,$1.0 billion, which represents the value of various customer contracts and relationships and other intangible assets. The preliminary fair value of customer contracts and relationships is $890$950 million, which was valued by applying the multi-period excess earnings method, which is an income approach. Key assumptions in the income approach include the underlying contract cash flow estimates, remaining contract term, probability of renewal, growth rates and discount rates. The intangible assets are all finite lived and will be amortized over 2 to 10 years.

Debt

The fair value of the ANDX unsecured notes was measured using a market approach, based upon the average of quotes for the acquired debt from major financial institutions and a third-party valuation service. Additionally, approximately $1.1 billion of borrowings under revolving credit agreements approximate fair value. The ANDX revolving credit facilities with total capacity of $2.1 billion were terminated upon closing of the Merger and were repaid with borrowings under the MPLX revolving credit facility.

Acquisition Costs

We recognized $4$14 million in acquisition costs during the period2019 which are reflected in general and administrative expenses.

ANDX Revenue and Net Income

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, we recognized $612 million and $1,789 million of revenues and other income, respectively, related to ANDX. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, we recognized $191 million and $539 million of net income, respectively, related to ANDX.

Pro Forma Financial Information

The following unaudited pro forma information combines the historical operations of MPLX and ANDX, giving effect to the mergerMerger as if it had been consummated on January 1, 2018, the beginning of the earliest period presented.

Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
(In millions)2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Total revenues and other income$2,224
 $2,122
 $4,461
 $4,059
$2,280
 $2,312
 $6,725
 $6,371
Net income attributable to MPLX LP$652
 $600
 $1,324
 $1,161
$681
 $679
 $2,015
 $1,840


The pro forma information includes adjustments to align accounting policies, which include adjustments for capitalization of assets and treatment of turnaround and planned major maintenance costs. The pro forma information also includes adjustments related to: reversingeliminating transactions between MPLX and ANDX which previously would have been recorded as transactions between related parties; basis differences on equity method investments as a result of recognition of MPC’s investments in ANDX’s equity method investments; depreciation and amortization expense to reflect the increased fair value of property, plant and equipment and increased amortization expense related to identifiable intangible assets; as well as adjustments to interest expense for the amortization of fair value adjustments over the remaining term of ANDX’s outstanding debt, reversal of ANDX’s historical amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discounts and to adjust for the difference in the weighted average interest rate between MPLX’s revolving credit facility and the ANDX revolving credit facilities.

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 December 31, 2018
(In millions)MPLX LP (Previously Reported) Predecessor MPLX LP (Currently Reported)
Assets     
Current assets:     
Cash and cash equivalents$68
 $9
 $77
Receivables, net417
 194
 611
Current assets - related parties290
 266
 556
Inventories77
 21
 98
Other current assets45
 53
 98
Total current assets897
 543
 1,440
Equity method investments4,174
 727
 4,901
Property, plant and equipment, net14,639
 6,886
 21,525
Intangibles, net424
 935
 1,359
Goodwill2,586
 7,430
 10,016
Noncurrent assets - related parties24
 
 24
Other noncurrent assets35
 25
 60
Total assets22,779
 16,546
 39,325
Liabilities     
Current liabilities:     
Accounts payable162
 104
 266
Accrued liabilities250
 22
 272
Current liabilities - related parties254
 248
 502
Accrued property, plant and equipment294
 105
 399
Accrued interest payable143
 41
 184
Other current liabilities83
 562
 645
Total current liabilities1,186
 1,082
 2,268
Long-term deferred revenue80
 52
 132
Long-term liabilities - related parties43
 3
 46
Long-term debt13,392
 4,530
 17,922
Deferred income taxes13
 1
 14
Deferred credits and other liabilities197
 11
 208
Total liabilities14,911
 5,679
 20,590
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 20)     
Series A preferred units1,004
 
 1,004
Equity     
Common unitholders - public8,336
 
 8,336
Common unitholder - MPC(1,612) 
 (1,612)
Equity of Predecessor
 10,867
 10,867
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(16) 
 (16)
Total MPLX LP partners’ capital6,708
 10,867
 17,575
Noncontrolling interests156
 
 156
Total equity6,864
 10,867
 17,731
Total liabilities, preferred units and equity$22,779
 $16,546
 $39,325

Mt. Airy Terminal

On September 26, 2018, MPLX acquired an eastern U.S. Gulf Coast export terminal (the “Mt. Airy Terminal”) from Pin Oak Holdings, LLC for total consideration of $451 million. At the time of the acquisition, the terminal included tanks with 4 million barrels of third-party leased storage capacity and a dock with 120 mbpd of capacity. The Mt. Airy Terminal is located on the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, is in close proximity to several Gulf Coast refineries including MPC’s Garyville Refinery and is near numerous rail lines and pipelines. The Mt. Airy Terminal is accounted for within the L&S segment. In the first quarter of 2019, an adjustment to the initial purchase price was made for approximately $5 million

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cash flow. This reduced the total purchase price to $446 million and resulted in $336 million of property, plant and equipment, $121 million of goodwill and the remainder being attributable to net liabilities assumed.

Goodwill represents the significant growth potential of the terminal due to the multiple pipelines and rail lines which cross the property, the terminal’s position as an aggregation point for liquids growth in the region for both ocean-going vessels and inland barges, the proximity of the terminal to MPC’s Garyville refinery and other refineries in the region as well as the opportunity to construct an additional dock at the site.

Refining Logistics and Fuels Distribution Acquisition

On February 1, 2018, MPC and MPLX closed on an agreement for the dropdown of refining logistics assets and fuels distribution services to MPLX. MPC contributed these assets and services in exchange for $4.1 billion in cash and a fixed number of MPLX common units and general partner units of 111,611,111 and 2,277,778, respectively. The fair value of the common and general partner units issued as of the acquisition date was $4.3 billion based on the closing common unit price as of February 1, 2018, as recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Equity, for a total purchase price of $8.4 billion. The equity issued consisted of: (i) 85,610,278 common units to MPLX GP, (ii) 18,176,666 common units to MPLX Logistics Holdings LLC and (iii) 7,824,167 common units to MPLX Holdings Inc. MPLX also issued 2,277,778 general partner units to MPLX GP in order to maintain its two2 percent general partner interest (“GP Interest”) in MPLX. MPC agreed to waive approximately one-third of the first quarter 2018 distributions on the common units issued in connection with this transaction. As a result of this waiver, MPC did not receive $23.7 million of the distributions that would have otherwise accrued on such common units with respect to the first quarter of 2018. Immediately following this transaction, the GP Interest was converted into a non-economic general partner interest.

MPLX recorded this transaction on a historical basis as required for transactions between entities under common control. No effect was given to the prior periods as these entities were not considered businesses prior to the February 1, 2018 dropdown. In connection with the dropdown, approximately $830 million of net property, plant and equipment was recorded in addition to $85 million and $130 million of goodwill allocated to MPLX Refining Logistics LLC (“Refining Logistics”) and MPLX Fuels Distribution LLC (“Fuels Distribution”), respectively. Both the refining logistics assets and the fuels distribution services are accounted for within the L&S segment.

As of the transaction date, the Refining Logistics assets included 619 tanks with approximately 56 million barrels of storage capacity (crude, finished products and intermediates), 32 rail and truck racks, 18 docks, and gasoline blenders. These assets generate revenue through storage services agreements with MPC. Refining Logistics provides certain services to MPC related to the receipt, storage, throughput, custody and delivery of petroleum products in and through certain storage and logistical facilities and assets associated with MPC’s refineries.

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4. Investments and Noncontrolling Interests

The following table presents MPLX’s equity method investments at the dates indicated:
Ownership as of Carrying value atOwnership as of Carrying value at
June 30, June 30, December 31,September 30, September 30, December 31,
(In millions, except ownership percentages)2019 2019 20182019 2019 2018
L&S    
MarEn Bakken Company LLC25% $483
 $498
Illinois Extension Pipeline Company, L.L.C.35% 275
 275
LOOP LLC41% 239
 226
Andeavor Logistics Rio Pipeline LLC(1)
67% 201
 181
Minnesota Pipe Line Company, LLC(1)
17% 192
 197
Explorer Pipeline Company25% $83
 $90
25% 83
 90
Illinois Extension Pipeline Company, L.L.C.35% 278
 275
LOCAP LLC59% 27
 27
LOOP LLC41% 234
 226
MarEn Bakken Company LLC25% 487
 498
Centrahoma Processing LLC40% 155
 160
MarkWest EMG Jefferson Dry Gas Gathering Company, L.L.C.67% 269
 236
Other(1)
 199
 51
Total L&S 1,672
 1,518
G&P    
MarkWest Utica EMG, L.L.C.56% 2,026
 2,039
56% 2,017
 2,039
Sherwood Midstream LLC50% 491
 366
50% 502
 366
MarkWest EMG Jefferson Dry Gas Gathering Company, L.L.C.67% 291
 236
Rendezvous Gas Services, L.L.C.(1)
78% 174
 248
Sherwood Midstream Holdings LLC56% 162
 157
54% 159
 157
Other 197
 100
Centrahoma Processing LLC40% 155
 160
Other(1)
 212
 177
Total G&P 3,510
 3,383
Total $4,409
 $4,174
 $5,182
 $4,901


Summarized financial information for MPLX’s equity method investments for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
(In millions)VIEs 
Non-VIEs(2)
 Total
Revenues and other income$282
 $608
 $890
Costs and expenses146
 236
 382
Income from operations136
 372
 508
Net income117
 339
 456
Income from equity method investments(1)
$48
 $95
 $143

 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
(In millions)VIEs Non-VIEs Total
Revenues and other income$209
 $589
 $798
Costs and expenses127
 305
 432
Income from operations82
 284
 366
Net income81
 256
 337
Income from equity method investments(1)
$26
 $85
 $111
(1)
Income from equity methodThese investments” includes as well as certain investments included within “Other” for both L&S and G&P are investments acquired as part of the impactMerger. The September 30, 2019 balance reflects all purchase accounting adjustments identified by MPC as part of any basis differential amortization or accretion.
(2)Includes three monthsits acquisition of activity related to Johnson County Terminal, we sold our investment in this joint venture on April 1, 2019.Andeavor.

Summarized balance sheet information for MPLX’s equity method investments as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is as follows:
 June 30, 2019
(In millions)VIEs Non-VIEs Total
Current assets$200
 $357
 $557
Noncurrent assets4,597
 4,656
 9,253
Current liabilities163
 225
 388
Noncurrent liabilities$233
 $845
 $1,078

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 December 31, 2018
(In millions)VIEs Non-VIEs Total
Current assets$235
 $379
 $614
Noncurrent assets3,535
 4,715
 8,250
Current liabilities155
 246
 401
Noncurrent liabilities$189
 $841
 $1,030


As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the carrying value of MPLX’s equity method investments exceeded the underlying net assets of its investees by approximately $1 billion for the G&P segment. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the carrying value of MPLX’s equity method investments in the L&S segment exceeded the underlying net assets of its investees by $113 million and $114 million, respectively. This basis difference is being amortized into net income over the remaining estimated useful livesa result of the underlying assets, except for $459 millionMerger, MPLX LP acquired an ownership interest in Rendezvous Gas Services, L.L.C. (“RGS”), Minnesota Pipe Line Company, LLC (“MNPL”) and $39 million of excess related to goodwill for the G&PAndeavor Logistics Rio Pipeline LLC (“ALRP”), among others. RGS and L&S segments, respectively.

MarkWest Utica EMG

MarkWest Utica EMG, L.L.C. (“MarkWest Utica EMG”) isALRP have been deemed to be a VIE. NeitherVIEs, however, neither MPLX nor any of its subsidiaries ishave been deemed to be the primary beneficiary due to EMG Utica, L.L.C.’s voting rights on significant matters. MPLX’s maximum exposureFor all of the investments acquired through the Merger, we have the ability to lossexercise influence through participation in the management committees which make all significant decisions. However, since we have equal or proportionate influence over each committee as a resultjoint interest partner and all significant decisions require the consent of its involvementthe other investors without regard to economic interest, we have determined that these entities should not be consolidated and apply the equity method of accounting with respect to our investments in each entity.

In addition to the investments acquired through the Merger, MarkWest Utica EMG, includes its equity investment, any additional capital contribution commitments and any operating expenses incurred by the subsidiary operator in excess of its compensation received for the performance of the operating services. L.L.C. (“MarkWest Utica EMG holds an investment in its subsidiary, Ohio Gathering Company, L.L.C. (“Ohio Gathering”EMG”), which does not appear elsewhere in the tables above. The investment was $788 million and $750 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. MPLX did not provide any financial support to MarkWest Utica EMG that it was not contractually obligated to provide during the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Ohio Gathering

Ohio Gathering is a subsidiary of MarkWest Utica EMG and is engaged in providing natural gas gathering services in the Utica Shale in eastern Ohio. Ohio Gathering is a joint venture between MarkWest Utica EMG and Summit Midstream Partners, LLC. As of June 30, 2019, MPLX has an approximate 34 percent indirect ownership interest in Ohio Gathering. As Ohio Gathering is a subsidiary of MarkWest Utica EMG, which is accounted for as an equity method investment, MPLX reports its portion of Ohio Gathering’s net assets as a component of its investment in MarkWest Utica EMG.

Sherwood Midstream

Sherwood Midstream LLC (“Sherwood Midstream”) is deemed to be a VIE. Neither MPLX nor any of its subsidiaries is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of Sherwood Midstream due to Antero Midstream Partners, LP’s voting rights on significant matters. MPLX’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with Sherwood Midstream includes its equity investment, any additional capital contribution commitments and any operating expenses incurred by the subsidiary operator in excess of its compensation received for the performance of the operating services. MPLX did not provide any financial support to Sherwood Midstream that it was not contractually obligated to provide during the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Sherwood Midstream also has an investment in, MarkWest Ohio FractionationEMG Jefferson Dry Gas Gathering Company, L.L.C. (“Ohio Fractionation”Jefferson Dry Gas”), which is a VIE, that it accounts for as an equity method investment as Sherwood Midstream does not control Ohio Fractionation. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, Sherwood Midstream acquired the right to fractionation revenue and the obligation to pay expenses related to 20 mbpd of capacity in the Hopedale 4 fractionator; this transaction is shown as “Contributions from noncontrolling interests” on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. MarkWest Liberty Midstream & Resources, L.L.C (“MarkWest Liberty Midstream”), a wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary, has been deemed to be the primary beneficiary of Ohio Fractionation because it has control over the decisions that could significantly impact its financial performance, and as a result, consolidates Ohio Fractionation. The creditors of Ohio Fractionation do not have recourse to MPLX LP’s general credit through guarantees or other financial arrangements. The assets of Ohio Fractionation are the property of Ohio Fractionation and cannot be used to satisfy the obligations of MPLX LP. Sherwood Midstream’s interests are reflected in “Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests” on the Consolidated Statements of Income and “Noncontrolling interests” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.


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Sherwood Midstream Holdings

MPLX accounts for Sherwood Midstream Holdings LLC (“Sherwood Midstream Holdings”), which is a VIE, as an equity method investment as Sherwood Midstream is considered are also deemed to be VIEs. However, consistent with the investments above, neither MPLX nor any of its subsidiaries are deemed to be the general partner and controls all decisions. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, MarkWest Liberty Midstream soldprimary beneficiary due to Sherwood Midstream six percent of its equity ownership in Sherwood Midstream Holdings for $15 million. MPLX’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with Sherwood Midstream Holdings includes its equity investment, any additional capital contribution commitments and any operating expenses incurred by the subsidiary operator in excess of its compensation received for the performance of the operating services. MPLX did not provide any financial support to Sherwood Midstream Holdings that it was not contractually obligated to provide during the six months ended June 30, 2019.

voting rights on significant matters. Sherwood Midstream has been deemed the primary beneficiary of Sherwood Midstream Holdings due to its controlling financial interest through its authority to manage the joint venture. As a result, Sherwood Midstream consolidates Sherwood Midstream Holdings. Therefore, MPLX also reports its portion of Sherwood Midstream Holdings’ net assets as a component of its investment in Sherwood Midstream. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, MPLX has a 22.222.9 percent indirect ownership interest in Sherwood Midstream Holdings through Sherwood Midstream.

MPLX’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with equity method investments includes its equity investment, any additional capital contribution commitments and any operating expenses incurred by the subsidiary operator in excess of its compensation received for the performance of the operating services. MPLX did not provide any financial support to equity method investments that it was not contractually obligated to provide during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

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Summarized financial information for MPLX’s equity method investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019(1)
(In millions)VIEs Non-VIEs Total
Revenues and other income$479
 $1,116
 $1,595
Costs and expenses251
 434
 685
Income from operations228
 682
 910
Net income192
 605
 797
Income from equity method investments(2)
$89
 $166
 $255

 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018(1)
(In millions)VIEs Non-VIEs Total
Revenues and other income$340
 $967
 $1,307
Costs and expenses202
 495
 697
Income from operations138
 472
 610
Net income135
 417
 552
Income from equity method investments(2)
$44
 $131
 $175
(1)The financial information for equity method investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 includes the financial information of equity method investments acquired as part of the Merger while the financial information for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 does not. See Note 3 for additional details.
(2)Includes the impact of any basis differential amortization or accretion.

Summarized balance sheet information for MPLX’s equity method investments as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is as follows:
 
September 30, 2019(1)
(In millions)VIEs Non-VIEs Total
Current assets$378
 $388
 $766
Noncurrent assets5,469
 5,164
 10,633
Current liabilities328
 254
 582
Noncurrent liabilities$265
 $843
 $1,108

 
December 31, 2018(1)
(In millions)VIEs Non-VIEs Total
Current assets$252
 $415
 $667
Noncurrent assets3,796
 5,290
 9,086
Current liabilities158
 280
 438
Noncurrent liabilities$191
 $845
 $1,036

(1)
The financial information for equity method investments at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is inclusive of financial information of equity method investments acquired as part of the Merger. See Note 3 for additional details.

As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the carrying value of MPLX’s equity method investments in the G&P segment exceeded the underlying net assets of its investees by approximately $1.0 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the carrying value of MPLX’s equity method investments in the L&S segment exceeded the underlying net assets of its investees by $329 million and $187 million, respectively. This basis difference is being amortized into net income over the remaining estimated useful lives of the underlying assets, except for $542 million and $167 million of excess related to goodwill for the G&P and L&S segments, respectively.


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5. Related Party Agreements and Transactions

AsMPLX engages in transactions with both MPC and certain of June 30, 2019,its equity method investments as part of its normal business; however, transactions with MPC make up the majority of MPLX’s materialrelated party transactions. Transactions with related parties are:

MPC, which refines, markets and transports crude oil and petroleum products.
MarkWest Utica EMG, in which MPLX LP has a 56 percent interest as of June 30, 2019. MarkWest Utica EMG is engaged in natural gas processing and NGL fractionation, transportation and marketing in Ohio.
Ohio Gathering, in which MPLX LP has a 34 percent indirect interest as of June 30, 2019. Ohio Gathering is a subsidiary of MarkWest Utica EMG providing natural gas gathering service in the Utica Shale region of eastern Ohio.
Sherwood Midstream, in which MPLX LP has a 50 percent interest as of June 30, 2019. Sherwood Midstream supports the development of Antero Resources Corporation’s Marcellus Shale acreage in the rich-gas corridor of West Virginia.
Sherwood Midstream Holdings, in which MPLX LP has a 78 percent total direct and indirect interest as of June 30, 2019. Sherwood Midstream Holdings owns certain infrastructure at the Sherwood Complex that is shared by and supports the operation of both the Sherwood Midstream and MarkWest gas processing plants and de-ethanization facilities.
MarkWest EMG Jefferson Dry Gas Gathering Company, L.L.C. (“Jefferson Dry Gas”), in which MPLX LP has a 67 percent interest as of June 30, 2019. Jefferson Dry Gas provides natural dry gas gathering and related services in the Utica Shale region of Ohio.are further described below.

Related Party Agreements

MPLX has various long-term, fee-based commercial agreements with MPC. Under these agreements, MPLX provides transportation, terminal, fuels distribution, marketing, storage, management, operational and other services to MPC. MPC has committed to provide MPLX with minimum throughput volumes on crude oil, and refined products systems;and other fees for storage capacity; a fixed fee for substantially all available capacity for boats and barges under the marine transportation services agreement; operating and management fees; as well as reimbursements for certain direct and indirect costs. In addition, MPLX has obligations to MPC for services provided to MPLX by MPC under omnibus and employee services type agreements as well as other various agreements.

Many of the material related party agreements acquired through the merger were consistent with MPLX’s existing agreements; however, one additional agreement that MPLX is now a party to is a keep-whole commodity agreement. ANDX was responsible for processing gas for certain producers under keep-whole processing agreements. Under a keep-whole agreement, the producer transfers title to the NGLs produced during gas processing, and the processor, in exchange, delivers to the producer natural gas with a BTU content equivalent to the NGLs removed. The operating margin for these contracts is typically determined by the spread between NGLs sales prices and the price paid to purchase the replacement natural gas (“Shrink Gas”). ANDX entered into the “Keep-Whole Commodity Agreement” with its sponsor at that time, whereby the sponsor paid ANDX a processing fee for NGLs related to keep-whole agreements and delivered Shrink Gas to the producers on its behalf. ANDX then paid its Sponsor a marketing fee in exchange for assuming the commodity risk. This agreement was modified in 2016 which adjusted the contract to provide for a tiered pricing structure for different NGL production levels. This contract continued as part of MPC’s acquisition of Andeavor, and MPLX is now party to this agreement.

MPLX is also party to a loan agreement with MPC Investment LLC (“MPC Investment”) (the “MPC Loan Agreement”). Under the terms of the MPC Loan Agreement, MPC Investment makes a loan or loans to MPLX on a revolving basis as requested by MPLX and as agreed to by MPC Investment. On April 27, 2018, MPLX and MPC Investment amended and restated the MPC Loan Agreement to, among other things, increase the borrowing capacity under the MPC Loan Agreement from $500 million to $1.0 billion. In connection with the Merger, on July 31, 2019, MPLX and MPC Investment entered into ana second amendment to the MPC Loan Agreement to increase the borrowing capacity under the MPC Loan Agreement from $500 million to $1$1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of all loans outstanding at any one time. The entire unpaid principal amount of the loan, together with all accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts (if any), shall become due and payable on December 4, 2020.July 31, 2024, provided that MPC Investment may demand payment of all or any portion of the outstanding principal amount of the loan, together with all accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts (if any), at any time prior to December 4, 2020.July 31, 2024. Borrowings under the loanMPC Loan Agreement prior to July 31, 2019 bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.50 percent while borrowings as of and after July 31, 2019 will bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.50 percent.1.25 percent or such lower rate as would be applicable to such loans under the MPLX Credit Agreement. Activity on the MPC Loan Agreement was as follows:

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(In millions)Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Year Ended December 31, 2018Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Year Ended December 31, 2018
Borrowings$3,066
 $3,962
$6,935
 $3,962
Average interest rate of borrowings3.845% 3.473%3.640% 3.473%
Repayments$3,022
 $4,347
$6,810
 $4,347
Outstanding balance at end of period(1)
$44
 $
$125
 $
(1) Included in “Current liabilities - related parties” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Prior to the Merger, ANDX was also party to a loan agreement with MPC (“ANDX-MPC Loan Agreement”). This facility was entered into on December 21, 2018, with a borrowing capacity of $500 million. In connection with the Merger, on July 31, 2019, MPLX repaid the entire outstanding balance and terminated the ANDX-MPC Loan Agreement. Activity on the ANDX-MPC Loan Agreement prior to the Merger was as follows:

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(In millions)Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Borrowings$773
Average interest rate of borrowings4.249%
Repayments$773
Outstanding balance at end of period$


Related Party Revenue

Related party sales to MPC consist of crude oil and refined products pipeline transportation services based on tarifftariff/contracted rates; storage, terminal and fuels distribution services based on contracted rates; and marine transportation services. Related party sales to MPC also consist of revenue related to volume deficiency credits.

MPLX also has operating agreements with MPC under which it receives a fee for operating MPC’s retained pipeline assets and a fixed annual fee for providing oversight and management services required to run the marine business. MPLX also receives management fee revenue for engineering, construction and administrative services for operating certain of its equity method investments.

Revenue received from related parties included on the Consolidated Statements of Income was as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Service revenues - related parties              
MPC$620
 $549
 $1,198
 $1,020
$899
 $568
 $2,549
 $1,588
Rental income - related parties              
MPC158
 190
 351
 335
293
 190
 904
 525
Product sales - related parties(1)
              
MPC14
 13
 25
 17
32
 18
 109
 35
Other income - related parties              
MPC10
 10
 20
 20
14
 11
 34
 31
MarkWest Utica EMG4
 4
 8
 8
Ohio Gathering5
 4
 9
 8
Sherwood Midstream3
 2
 7
 5
Jefferson Dry Gas1
 2
 3
 3
Other4
 2
 6
 3
17
 15
 50
 42
Total Other income - related parties$27
 $24
 $53
 $47
$31
 $26
 $84
 $73
(1) There were additional product sales to MPC that net to zero within the consolidated financial statements as the transactions are recorded net due to the terms of the agreements under which such product was sold. For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, these sales totaled $118$301 million and $204$819 million, respectively. For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018, these sales totaled $112$137 million and $191$328 million, respectively.

Related Party Expenses

MPC provides executive management services and certain general and administrative services to MPLX under the terms of an omnibus agreementagreements (“Omnibus charges”). Omnibus charges included in “Rental cost of sales - related parties” primarily relate to services that support MPLX’s rental operations and maintenance of assets available for rent. Omnibus charges included in “Purchases - related parties” primarily relate to services that support MPLX’s operations and maintenance activities, as well as compensation expenses. Omnibus charges included in “General and administrative expenses” primarily relate to services that support MPLX’s executive management, accounting and human resources activities. MPLX LP also obtains employee services from MPC under employee services agreements (“ESA charges”). ESA charges for personnel directly involved in or supporting operations and maintenance activities related to rental services are classified as “Rental cost of sales - related parties.” ESA charges for personnel directly involved in or supporting operations and maintenance activities related to other services are classified as “Purchases - related parties.” ESA charges for personnel involved in executive management, accounting and

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human resources activities are classified as “General and administrative expenses.” In addition to these agreements, MPLX purchases products from MPC, makes payments to MPC in its capacity as general contractor to MPLX, and has certain rent and lease agreements with MPC.

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Expenses incurred from MPC under the omnibus and employee services agreements as well as other purchases from MPC included on the Consolidated Statements of Income are as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Rental cost of sales - related parties$2
 $
 $5
 $1
$45
 $1
 $124
 $2
Purchases - related parties239
 223
 451
 400
       
MPC297
 228
 878
 628
Other6
 
 16
 
General and administrative expenses43
 44
 93
 83
59
 48
 174
 131
Total$284
 $267
 $549
 $484
$407
 $277
 $1,192
 $761


Some charges incurred under the omnibus and ESA agreements are related to engineering services and are associated with assets under construction. These charges are added to “Property, plant and equipment, net” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, these charges totaled $38$48 million and $79$127 million, respectively. For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018, these charges totaled $41$46 million and $63$109 million, respectively.

Related Party Assets and Liabilities

Assets and liabilities with related parties appearing on the Consolidated Balance Sheets are detailed in the table below. This table identifies the various components of related party assets and liabilities, including those associated with leases (see Note 19 for additional information) and deferred revenue on minimum volume commitments. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018, MPC did not shipmeet its minimum committed volumes based on certain pipelines. Under MPLX’s pipeline transportation servicesthe agreements ifidentified above. If MPC fails to transportmeet its minimum throughputcommitted volumes, during any quarter, then MPC will pay MPLX a deficiency payment equal tobased on the volumeterms of the deficiency multiplied by the tariff rate then in effect.agreement. The deficiency amounts are recorded as “Current liabilities - related parties.” In many cases, MPC may then apply the amount of any such deficiency payments as a credit for volumes transported on the applicable pipeline in excess of its minimum volume commitment in future periods under the terms of the applicable transportation services agreement.agreements. MPLX recognizes related party revenues for the deficiency payments when credits are used for volumes transported in excess of minimum quarterly volume commitments, where it is probable the customer will not use the credit in future periods or upon the expiration of the credits. The use or expiration of the credits is a decrease in “Current liabilities - related parties.” In addition, capital projects MPLX is undertaking at the request of MPC are reimbursed in cash and recognized in income over the remaining term of the applicable agreements.agreements or in some cases as an equity contribution from its sponsor.

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(In millions)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Current assets - related parties      
Receivables - MPC$318
 $281
$623
 $542
Receivables - Other10
 8
22
 9
Prepaid - MPC5
 1
6
 5
Other - MPC6
 
Lease Receivables - MPC3
 
Total333
 290
660
 556
Noncurrent assets - related parties      
Long-term receivables - MPC21
 24
20
 24
Right of use assets - MPC232
 
232
 
Long-term lease receivables - MPC44
 
Unguaranteed residual asset - MPC6
 
Total253
 24
302
 24
Current liabilities - related parties      
Payables - MPC157
 131
477
 360
Payables - MarkWest Utica EMG10
 51
Payables - Sherwood Midstream17
 16
Payables - Other
 5
34
 76
Operating lease liabilities - MPC1
 
1
 
Deferred revenue - Minimum volume deficiencies - MPC31
 44
40
 57
Deferred revenue - Project reimbursements - MPC8
 7
9
 9
Deferred revenue - Other1
 
Total224
 254
562
 502
Long-term liabilities - related parties      
Long-term operating lease liabilities - MPC231
 
231
 
Long-term deferred revenue - Project reimbursements - MPC40
 43
53
 46
Long-term deferred revenue - Other9
 
Total$271
 $43
$293
 $46


Other Related Party Transactions

From time to time, MPLX may also sell to or purchase from related parties, assets and inventory at the lesser of average unit cost or net realizable value. Sales to related parties for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 were less than $1 million and $3 million, respectively. Purchases from related parties for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 were less than $1 million and $1$2 million, respectively.

6. Net Income/(Loss) Per Limited Partner Unit

Net income/(loss) per unit applicable to common units is computed by dividing net income/(loss) attributable to MPLX LP less income/(loss) allocated to participating securities by the weighted average number of common units outstanding. Additional MPLX common units and MPLX Series B preferred units were issued on July 30, 2019 as a result of the merger with ANDX as discussed in Note 3. Distributions declared on these newly-issuednewly issued common and Series B preferred units are a reduction to income available to MPLX common unit holders due to their participation in distributions of second quarter income. The classes of participating securities include common units, certain equity-based compensation awards, Series A preferred units and Series B preferred units for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and common units, certain equity-based compensation awards and Series A preferred units for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018.

For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, MPLX had dilutive potential common units consisting of certain equity-based compensation awards. Potential common units omitted from the diluted earnings per unit calculation for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 were less than 1 million.

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Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Net income attributable to MPLX LP$482
 $453
 $985
 $874
$629
 $510
 $1,614
 $1,384
Less: Distributions declared on Series A preferred units(1)
21
 20
 41
 36
20
 19
 61
 55
Distributions declared on Series B preferred units(1)
21
 
 21
 
10
 
 31
 
Limited partners’ distributions declared on MPLX common units (including common units of general partner)(1)(2)
692
 497
 1,215
 964
704
 507
 1,919
 1,471
Undistributed net loss attributable to MPLX LP$(252)
$(64) $(292) $(126)$(105)
$(16) $(397) $(142)

(1) See Note 7 for distribution information.
(2) The three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 amounts are net of $12.5 million and $25 million of quarterly waived distributions with respect to units held by MPC and its affiliates.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In millions, except per unit data)
Limited Partners’
Common Units
 Series A Preferred Units Series B Preferred Units Total
Limited Partners’
Common Units
 Series A Preferred Units Series B Preferred Units Total
Basic and diluted net income attributable to MPLX LP per unit              
Net income attributable to MPLX LP:              
Distributions declared$692
 $21
 $21
 $734
$704
 $20
 $10
 $734
Undistributed net loss attributable to MPLX LP(252) 
 
 (252)(105) 
 
 (105)
Net income attributable to MPLX LP(1)
$440
 $21
 $21
 $482
$599
 $20
 $10
 $629
Weighted average units outstanding:              
Basic(2)
794
 31
 
 825
974
 31
 
 1,005
Diluted(2)
795
 31
 
 826
975
 31
 
 1,006
Net income attributable to MPLX LP per limited partner unit:              
Basic$0.56
      $0.61
      
Diluted$0.55
      $0.61
      

(1) Allocation of net income attributable to MPLX LP assumes all earnings for the period had been distributed based on the current period distribution priorities.priorities applicable to the period.
(2) The Series B preferred units and the MPLX common units issued in connection with the mergerMerger were not outstanding during the entire three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019. See Notes 3 and 7 for additional information about the treatment of these units.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In millions, except per unit data)
Limited Partners’
Common Units
 Series A Preferred Units Total
Limited Partners’
Common Units
 Series A Preferred Units Total
Basic and diluted net income attributable to MPLX LP per unit          
Net income attributable to MPLX LP:          
Distributions declared$497
 $20
 $517
$507
 $19
 $526
Undistributed net loss attributable to MPLX LP(64) 
 (64)(16) 
 (16)
Net income attributable to MPLX LP(1)
$433
 $20
 $453
$491
 $19
 $510
Weighted average units outstanding:          
Basic794
 31
 825
794
 31
 825
Diluted794
 31
 825
794
 31
 825
Net income attributable to MPLX LP per limited partner unit:          
Basic$0.55
 

  $0.62
 

  
Diluted$0.55
 

  $0.62
 

  
(1) Allocation of net income attributable to MPLX LP assumes all earnings for the period had been distributed based on the current period distribution priorities.priorities applicable to the period.

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2019Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In millions, except per unit data)Limited Partners’ Common Units Series A Preferred Units Series B Preferred Units TotalLimited Partners’ Common Units Series A Preferred Units Series B Preferred Units Total
Basic and diluted net income attributable to MPLX LP per unit:              
Net income attributable to MPLX LP:              
Distributions declared$1,215
 $41
 $21
 $1,277
$1,919
 $61
 $31
 $2,011
Undistributed net loss attributable to MPLX LP(292) 
 
 (292)(397) 
 
 (397)
Net income attributable to MPLX LP(1)
$923
 $41
 $21
 $985
$1,522
 $61
 $31
 $1,614
Weighted average units outstanding:              
Basic(2)
794
 31
 

 825
855
 31
 
 886
Diluted(2)
795
 31
 

 826
855
 31
 
 886
Net income attributable to MPLX LP per limited partner unit:              
Basic$1.16
      $1.78
      
Diluted$1.16
      $1.78
      
(1) Allocation of net income attributable to MPLX LP assumes all earnings for the period had been distributed based on the current period distribution priorities.priorities applicable to the period.
(2) The Series B preferred units and the MPLX common units issued in connection with the mergerMerger were not outstanding during the sixentire nine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019. See Notes 3 and 7 for additional information about the treatment of these units.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In millions, except per unit data)Limited Partners’ Common Units Series A Preferred Units TotalLimited Partners’ Common Units Series A Preferred Units Total
Basic and diluted net income attributable to MPLX LP per unit:          
Net income attributable to MPLX LP:          
Distributions declared$964
 $36
 $1,000
$1,471
 $55
 $1,526
Undistributed net loss attributable to MPLX LP(126) 
 (126)(142) 
 (142)
Net income attributable to MPLX LP(1)
$838
 $36
 $874
$1,329
 $55
 $1,384
Weighted average units outstanding:          
Basic728
 31
 759
750
 31
 781
Diluted728
 31
 759
750
 31
 781
Net income attributable to MPLX LP per limited partner unit:          
Basic$1.15
    $1.77
    
Diluted$1.15
    $1.77
    
(1) Allocation of net income attributable to MPLX LP assumes all earnings for the period had been distributed based on the current period distribution priorities.priorities applicable to the period.

7. Equity

The changes in the number of common units outstanding during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 are summarized below:
(In units)Common
Balance at December 31, 2018794,089,518
Unit-based compensation awards260,101287,019
Issuance of units in connection with the Merger262,829,592
Conversion of Series A preferred units1,148,330
Balance at JuneSeptember 30, 2019794,349,6191,058,354,459



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In connection with the Merger and as discussed in Note 3, each common unit held by ANDX’s public unitholders was converted into the right to receive 1.135 MPLX common units while ANDX common units held by certain affiliates of MPC were converted into the right to receive 1.0328 MPLX common units. This resulted in the issuance of MPLX common units of approximately 102 million units to public unitholders and approximately 161 million units to MPC in connection with MPLX's acquisition of ANDX on July 30, 2019. Also during the quarter, certain holders of Series A preferred units exercised their rights to convert their Series A preferred units into common units as discussed in Note 8.

Series B Preferred Units

Prior to the Merger, ANDX issued 600,000 units of 6.875 percent Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units representing limited partner interests of ANDX at a price to the public of $1,000 per unit. Upon completion of the Merger the ANDX preferred units converted to preferred units of MPLX representing substantially equivalent limited partnership interests in MPLX (the “Series B preferred units”). The Series B preferred units are pari passu with the Series A preferred units with respect to distribution rights and rights upon liquidation. Distributions on the Series B preferred units are payable semi-annually in arrears on the 15th day, or the first business day thereafter, of February and August of each year through and including February 15, 2023. After February 15, 2023, the distribution will be made quarterly in arrears on the 15th day, or the first business day thereafter, of February, May, August and November of each year to holders of record as of the record date, which is generally the close of business on the first business day of the month of the applicable payment date.

The changes in the Series B preferred unit balance from the Merger through September 30, 2019 are summarized below and are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Equity within “Equity of Predecessor” for the period prior to the Merger and within “Series B preferred units” for the period following the Merger. The Series B preferred units are recorded at fair value as of July 30, 2019.
(In millions)Series B Preferred Units
Beginning Balance at the Merger date$615
Net income allocated7
Distributions received by Series B preferred unitholders(21)
Balance at September 30, 2019$601



Cash distributions In accordance with the MPLX partnership agreement, on July 22,October 25, 2019, MPLX declared a quarterly cash distribution based onfor the results of the secondthird quarter of 2019, totaling $692$704 million, or $0.6675$0.6775 per common unit, which

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includes common units issued on July 30, 2019 as a result of the Merger. This rate will also be received by Series A preferred unitholders. These distributions will be paid on AugustNovember 14, 2019 to common unitholders of record on August 5,November 4, 2019. The $704 million of common unit distributions is net of $12.5 million in quarterly waived distributions by MPC. This waiver was instituted in 2017 under the terms of ANDX’s historical partnership agreement with Andeavor. The waiver will remain in effect through 2019 which is the original term of the waiver agreement.

Additionally, as a result of the Merger, 600,000 ANDX preferred units were converted into 600,000 preferred units of MPLX (the “Series B preferred units”).MPLX. Series B preferred unitholders are entitled to receive, when and if declared by the board, a fixed distribution of $68.75 per unit, per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15. Accordingly15, or the first business day thereafter. MPLX made a cash distribution payment totaling $21 million will be paid to holders of the Series B preferred unitholders on August 15, 2019.2019 for approximately $21 million.

Quarterly distributions for 2019 and 2018 are summarized below:
(Per common unit)2019 20182019 2018
March 31,$0.6575
 $0.6175
$0.6575
 $0.6175
June 30,$0.6675
 $0.6275
0.6675
 0.6275
September 30,$0.6775
 $0.6375

The allocation of total quarterly cash distributions to limited and preferred unitholders is as follows for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018. MPLX’s distributions are declared subsequent to quarter end; therefore, the following table represents total cash distributions applicable to the period in which the distributions were earned, except for the Series B preferred unit distributions which were earned throughout 2019, prior to the merger being completed.earned.

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Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Common and preferred unit distributions:              
Common unitholders, includes common units of general partner$692
 $497
 $1,215
 $964
$704
 $507
 $1,919
 $1,471
Series A preferred unit distributions21
 20
 41
 36
20
 19
 61
 55
Series B preferred unit distributions21
 
 21
 
10
 
 31
 
Total cash distributions declared$734
 $517
 $1,277
 $1,000
$734
 $526
 $2,011
 $1,526

The distribution on common units for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 includes the impact of the issuance of approximately 102 million units issued to public unitholders and approximately 161 million units issued to MPC in connection with MPLX's acquisitionthe Merger. Due to the timing of ANDX on July 30, 2019. Had the transaction been completed subsequent to our distribution record date,closing, distributions would have been $163 million lowerpresented in the table above for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019. This is net ofsecond quarter include distributions on MPLX common units issued to former ANDX unitholders in connection with the Merger. Due to the waiver mentioned above, the distributions on common units exclude $12.5 million of waived distributions with respect to units heldfor the three months ended September 30, 2019 and $25 million of waived distributions for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Also included in the table above is $10 million of distributions earned by MPC and its affiliates. The $12.5 million quarterly distribution waiver will continue through 2019. Total distributions excluding the newly issued common units associated with the merger and the Series B preferred units were $550 million and $1,093 for the three and six months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019.2019 as well as $21 million of distributions earned on the Series B units and declared and paid by MPLX during the third quarter.

8. Redeemable Series A Preferred Units

Private Placement of Series A Preferred Units On May 13, 2016, MPLX LP completed the private placement of approximately 30.8 million 6.5 percent Series A Convertible preferred units for a cash purchase price of $32.50 per unit. The aggregate net proceeds of approximately $984 million from the sale of the preferred units were used for capital expenditures, repayment of debt and general business purposes. The Series A preferred units rank senior to all common units and pari passu with all Series B preferred units with respect to distributions and rights upon liquidation. The holders of the Series A preferred units received cumulative quarterly distributions equal to $0.528125 per unit for each quarter prior to the second quarter of 2018. Beginning with the second quarter of 2018, the holders of the Series A preferred units are entitled to receive, when and if declared by the board, a quarterly distribution equal to the greater of $0.528125 per unit or the amount of distributions they would have received on an as converted basis. On July 22,October 25, 2019, MPLX declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.6675$0.6775 per common unit representingfor the distribution of income earned during the secondthird quarter of 2019. TheHolders of the Series A preferred units will receive the common unit rate in lieu of the lower $0.528125 base amount.


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The changes in the redeemable preferred balance from December 31, 2018 through June 30, 2019 are summarized below:
(In millions)Redeemable Preferred Units
Balance at December 31, 2018$1,004
Net income allocated41
Distributions received by Series A preferred unitholders(40)
Balance at June 30, 2019$1,005


The holders may convert their Series A preferred units into common units at any time, after the third anniversary of the issuance date or prior to liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Partnership, in full or in part, subject to minimum conversion amounts and conditions. After the fourth anniversary of the issuance date, MPLX may convert the Series A preferred units into common units at any time, in whole or in part, subject to certain minimum conversion amounts and conditions, if the closing price of MPLX LP common units is greater than $48.75 for the 20-day trading period immediately preceding the conversion notice date. The conversion rate for the Series A preferred units shall be the quotient of (a) the sum of (i) $32.50, plus (ii) any unpaid cash distributions on the applicable preferred unit, divided by (b) $32.50, subject to adjustment for unit distributions, unit splits and similar transactions. The holders of the Series A preferred units are entitled to vote on an as-converted basis with the common unitholders and have certain other class voting rights with respect to any amendment to the MPLX partnership agreement that would adversely affect any rights, preferences or privileges of the preferred units. In addition, upon certain events involving a change of control, the holders of preferred units may elect, among other potential elections, to convert their Series A preferred units to common units at the then change of control conversion rate.

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The changes in the redeemable preferred balance from December 31, 2018 through September 30, 2019 are summarized below:
(In millions)Redeemable Series A Preferred Units
Balance at December 31, 2018$1,004
Net income allocated61
Distributions received by Series A preferred unitholders(61)
Conversion of Series A preferred units to common units(36)
Balance at September 30, 2019$968


The Series A preferred units are considered redeemable securities under GAAP due to the existence of redemption provisions upon a deemed liquidation event which is outside MPLX’s control. Therefore, they are presented as temporary equity in the mezzanine section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Series A preferred units have been recorded at their issuance date fair value, net of issuance costs. Income allocations increase the carrying value and declared distributions decrease the carrying value of the Series A preferred units. As the Series A preferred units are not currently redeemable and not probable of becoming redeemable, adjustment to the initial carrying amount is not necessary and would only be required if it becomes probable that the Series A preferred units would become redeemable.

9. Segment Information

MPLX’s chief operating decision maker is the chief executive officer (“CEO”) of its general partner. The CEO reviews MPLX’s discrete financial information, makes operating decisions, assesses financial performance and allocates resources on a type of service basis. MPLX has two2 reportable segments: L&S and G&P. Each of these segments is organized and managed based upon the nature of the products and services it offers.

L&S – transports, stores, distributes and markets crude oil, andasphalt, refined petroleum products.products and water. Also includes an inland marine business, terminals, rail facilities, storage caverns and refining logistics.
G&P – gathers, processes and transports natural gas; and gathers, transports, fractionates, stores and markets NGLs.
Our CEO evaluates the performance of our segments using Segment Adjusted EBITDA. Amounts included in net income and excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA include: (i) depreciation and amortization; (ii) provision/(benefit) for income taxes; (iii) amortization of deferred financing costs; (iv) extinguishment of debt; (v) non-cash equity-based compensation; (vi) impairment expense; (vii) net interest and other financial costs; (viii) income/(loss) from equity method investments; (ix) distributions and adjustments related to equity method investments; (x) unrealized derivative gains/(losses); (xi) acquisition costs; (xii) noncontrolling interest; and (xiii) other adjustments as deemed necessary. These items are either: (i) believed to be non-recurring in nature; (ii) not believed to be allocable or controlled by the segment; or (iii) are not tied to the operational performance of the segment.


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The tables below present information about revenues and other income, capital expenditures and total assets for our reportable segments:
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
L&S              
Service revenue$653
 $581
 $1,265
 $1,080
$976
 $602
 $2,787
 $1,682
Rental income164
 190
 363
 335
304
 191
 935
 526
Product related revenue4
 3
 7
 5
22
 5
 57
 10
Income from equity method investments47
 36
 88
 80
60
 43
 159
 123
Other income17
 12
 28
 24
17
 12
 45
 36
Total segment revenues and other income(1)
885
 822
 1,751
 1,524
1,379
 853
 3,983
 2,377
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(2)
569
 526
 1,128
 963
766
 547
 1,895
 1,510
Maintenance capital expenditures19
 25
 32
 47
57
 31
 128
 78
Growth capital expenditures115
 93
 218
 247
216
 78
 618
 325
G&P              
Service revenue415
 378
 819
 732
555
 422
 1,627
 1,154
Rental income84
 84
 172
 163
88
 88
 260
 251
Product related revenue204
 267
 448
 520
207
 311
 714
 831
Income from equity method investments26
 14
 55
 31
35
 21
 96
 52
Other income15
 13
 30
 28
16
 17
 45
 45
Total segment revenues and other income(1)
744
 756
 1,524
 1,474
901
 859
 2,742
 2,333
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(2)
351
 341
 722
 664
399
 390
 1,120
 1,054
Maintenance capital expenditures15
 8
 21
 11
18
 9
 46
 20
Growth capital expenditures$268
 $406
 $529
 $677
$302
 $380
 $861
 $1,057

(1) Within the total segment revenues and other income amounts presented above, third party revenues for the L&S segment were $94$182 million and $176$498 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, respectively, and $71$82 million and $145$227 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018, respectively. Third party revenues for the G&P segment were $716$843 million and $1,472$2,581 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, respectively, and $731$828 million and $1,434$2,262 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018, respectively.
(2) See below for the reconciliation from Segment Adjusted EBITDA to “Netnet income.

(In millions)September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Segment assets   
Cash and cash equivalents$41
 $77
L&S20,579
 19,963
G&P20,661
 19,285
Total assets$41,281
 $39,325
(In millions)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Segment assets   
Cash and cash equivalents$7
 $68
L&S(1)
7,083
 6,566
G&P(1)
16,656
 16,145
Total assets$23,746
 $22,779
(1) Equity method investments included in L&S assets were $1.17 billion at June 30, 2019 and $1.12 billion at December 31, 2018. Equity method investments included in G&P assets were $3.24 billion at June 30, 2019 and $3.05 billion at December 31, 2018.


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The table below provides a reconciliation between “Net income”net income and Segment Adjusted EBITDA.

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Reconciliation to Net income:              
L&S Segment Adjusted EBITDA$569
 $526
 $1,128
 $963
$766
 $547
 $1,895
 $1,510
G&P Segment Adjusted EBITDA351
 341
 722
 664
399
 390
 1,120
 1,054
Total reportable segments920
 867
 1,850
 1,627
1,165
 937
 3,015
 2,564
Depreciation and amortization(1)
(214) (188) (425) (364)(302) (201) (916) (565)
(Provision)/benefit for income taxes(1) (1) 1
 (5)
Provision for income taxes(4) (3) (2) (8)
Amortization of deferred financing costs(13) (15) (26) (31)(10) (14) (29) (45)
Non-cash equity-based compensation(3) (5) (9) (9)(5) (6) (17) (15)
Net interest and other financial costs(157) (136) (315) (250)(223) (139) (657) (389)
Income from equity method investments73
 50
 143
 111
95
 64
 255
 175
Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments(120) (112) (228) (202)(145) (112) (399) (314)
Unrealized derivative losses(2)

 (8) (4) (1)
Unrealized derivative gains/(losses)(2)
11
 (17) 7
 (18)
Acquisition costs(4) 
 (4) (3)(9) 
 (14) (3)
Other(1) 
 (1) 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests7
 4
 14
 6
9
 7
 23
 13
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Predecessor(3)
108
 
 770
 
Net income$488
 $456
 $997
 $879
$689
 $516
 $2,035
 $1,395

(1) Depreciation and amortization attributable to L&S was $70$113 million and $140$373 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, respectively, and $61$62 million and $109$171 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018, respectively. Depreciation and amortization attributable to G&P was $144$189 million and $285$543 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, respectively, and $127$139 million and $255$394 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018, respectively.
(2) MPLX makes a distinction between realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.
(3) The adjusted EBITDA adjustments related to Predecessor are excluded from adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP prior to the Merger.

10. Inventories

Inventories consist of the following:
(In millions)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
NGLs$5
 $9
$4
 $9
Line fill7
 9
8
 9
Spare parts, materials and supplies65
 59
92
 80
Total inventories$77
 $77
$104
 $98



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11. Property, Plant and Equipment
 
Property, plant and equipment with associated accumulated depreciation is shown below:
(In millions)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Natural gas gathering and NGL transportation pipelines and facilities$6,211
 $5,926
$6,909
 $6,349
Processing, fractionation and storage facilities5,365
 5,336
6,113
 6,045
Pipelines and related assets2,630
 2,560
5,058
 5,111
Barges and towing vessels657
 620
675
 621
Terminals and related assets1,185
 1,178
2,422
 2,757
Refinery related assets949
 938
1,398
 1,447
Land, building, office equipment and other1,005
 957
2,324
 1,562
Construction-in-progress1,084
 801
1,429
 1,321
Total19,086
 18,316
26,328
 25,213
Less accumulated depreciation4,065
 3,677
4,436
 3,688
Property, plant and equipment, net$15,021
 $14,639
$21,892
 $21,525


12. Fair Value Measurements

Fair Values – Recurring

Fair value measurements and disclosures relate primarily to MPLX’s derivative positions as discussed in Note 13. The following table presents the financial instruments carried at fair value on a recurring basis as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 by fair value hierarchy level. MPLX has elected to offset the fair value amounts recognized for multiple derivative contracts executed with the same counterparty.
June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
(In millions)Assets Liabilities Assets LiabilitiesAssets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)              
Embedded derivatives in commodity contracts$
 $(65) $
 $(61)$
 $(54) $
 $(61)
Total carrying value on Consolidated Balance Sheets$
 $(65) $
 $(61)$
 $(54) $
 $(61)


Level 3 instruments include all NGL transactions and embedded derivatives in commodity contracts. The embedded derivative liability relates to a natural gas purchase commitment embedded in a keep-whole processing agreement. The fair value calculation for these Level 3 instruments used significant unobservable inputs including: (1) NGL prices interpolated and extrapolated due to inactive markets ranging from $0.46$0.41 to $1.14$1.07 and (2) the probability of renewal of 9293 percent for the first five-year term and 8282.5 percent for the second five-year term of the gas purchase commitment and related keep-whole processing agreement. Increases or decreases in the fractionation spread result in an increase or decrease in the fair value of the embedded derivative liability, respectively. An increase in the probability of renewal would result in an increase in the fair value of the related embedded derivative liability. Beyond the embedded derivative discussed above, we had no outstanding commodity contracts as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 or December 31, 2018.
Changes in Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

The following table is a reconciliation of the net beginning and ending balances recorded for net assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

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Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Three Months Ended June 30, 2018Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In millions)Commodity Derivative Contracts (net) Embedded Derivatives in Commodity Contracts (net) Commodity Derivative Contracts (net) Embedded Derivatives in Commodity Contracts (net)Commodity Derivative Contracts (net) Embedded Derivatives in Commodity Contracts (net) Commodity Derivative Contracts (net) Embedded Derivatives in Commodity Contracts (net)
Fair value at beginning of period$
 $(65) $(2) $(58)$
 $(65) $(2) $(66)
Total losses (realized and unrealized) included in earnings(1)

 (1) (1) (11)
Total gains/(losses) (realized and unrealized) included in earnings(1)

 9
 (1) (19)
Settlements
 1
 1
 3

 2
 1
 3
Fair value at end of period
 (65) (2) (66)
 (54) (2) (82)
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to liabilities still held at end of period$
 $(2) $(1) $(10)
The amount of total gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains/(losses) relating to liabilities still held at end of period$
 $9
 $(2) $(19)

(1) Gains and losses on commodity derivative contracts classified as Level 3 are recorded in “Product sales” on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Gains and losses on derivatives embedded in commodity contracts are recorded in “Purchased product costs” and “Cost of revenues” on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In millions)Commodity Derivative Contracts (net) Embedded Derivatives in Commodity Contracts (net) Commodity Derivative Contracts (net) Embedded Derivatives in Commodity Contracts (net)Commodity Derivative Contracts (net) Embedded Derivatives in Commodity Contracts (net) Commodity Derivative Contracts (net) Embedded Derivatives in Commodity Contracts (net)
Fair value at beginning of period$
 $(61) $(2) $(64)$
 $(61) $(2) $(64)
Total losses (realized and unrealized) included in earnings(1)

 (7) (1) (8)
Total gains/(losses) (realized and unrealized) included in earnings(1)

 2
 (2) (27)
Settlements
 3
 1
 6

 5
 2
 9
Fair value at end of period
 (65) (2) (66)
 (54) (2) (82)
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to liabilities still held at end of period$
 $(5) $
 $(5)
The amount of total gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains/(losses) relating to liabilities still held at end of period$
 $5
 $(1) $(21)
(1) Gains and losses on commodity derivative contracts classified as Level 3 are recorded in “Product sales” on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Gains and losses on derivatives embedded in commodity contracts are recorded in “Purchased product costs” and “Cost of revenues” on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Fair Values – Reported

MPLX’s primary financial instruments are cash and cash equivalents, receivables, receivables from related parties, accounts payable, payables to related parties and long-term debt. MPLX’s fair value assessment incorporates a variety of considerations, including (1) the duration of the instruments, (2) MPC’s investment-grade credit rating and (3) the historical incurrence of and expected future insignificance of bad debt expense, which includes an evaluation of counterparty credit risk. MPLX believes the carrying values of its current assets and liabilities approximate fair value. The recorded value of the amounts outstanding under the bank revolving credit facility, if any, approximates fair value due to the variable interest rate that approximates current market rates. Derivative instruments are recorded at fair value, based on available market information (see Note 13).

The fair value of MPLX’s long-term debt is estimated based on recent market non-binding indicative quotes. The fair value of the SMR liability is estimated using a discounted cash flow approach based on the contractual cash flows and MPLX’s unsecured borrowing rate. The long-term debt and SMR liability fair values are considered Level 3 measurements. The following table summarizes the fair value and carrying value of the long-term debt, excluding finance leases, and SMR liability:
June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
(In millions)Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying ValueFair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value
Long-term debt$15,282
 $14,123
 $13,169
 $13,484
$21,290
 $19,789
 $18,070
 $18,511
SMR liability$94
 $83
 $92
 $86
$93
 $82
 $92
 $86


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13. Derivative Financial Instruments

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, MPLX had no outstanding commodity contracts beyond the embedded derivative discussed below.

Embedded Derivative - MPLX has a natural gas purchase commitment embedded in a keep-whole processing agreement with a producer customer in the Southern Appalachian region expiring in December 2022. The customer has the unilateral option to extend the agreement for two2 consecutive five-year terms through December 2032. For accounting purposes, the natural gas purchase commitment and the term extending options have been aggregated into a single compound embedded derivative. The probability of the customer exercising its options is determined based on assumptions about the customer’s potential business strategy decision points that may exist at the time they would elect whether to renew the contract. The changes in fair value of this compound embedded derivative are based on the difference between the contractual and index pricing, the probability of the producer customer exercising its option to extend and the estimated favorability of these contracts compared to current market conditions. The changes in fair value are recorded in earnings through “Purchased product costs” on the Consolidated Statements of Income. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the estimated fair value of this contract was a liability of $65$54 million and $61 million, respectively.

Certain derivative positions are subject to master netting agreements, therefore, MPLX has elected to offset derivative assets and liabilities that are legally permissible to be offset. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were no derivative assets or liabilities that were offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The impact of MPLX’s derivative instruments on its Consolidated Balance Sheets is summarized below:
(In millions)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Derivative contracts not designated as hedging instruments and their balance sheet locationAsset Liability Asset LiabilityAsset Liability Asset Liability
Commodity contracts(1)
              
Other current assets / Other current liabilities$
 $(7) $
 $(7)$
 $(5) $
 $(7)
Other noncurrent assets / Deferred credits and other liabilities
 (58) 
 (54)
 (49) 
 (54)
Total$
 $(65) $
 $(61)$
 $(54) $
 $(61)
(1) Includes embedded derivatives in commodity contracts as discussed above.

For further information regarding the fair value measurement of derivative instruments, including the effect of master netting arrangements or collateral, see Note 12. There were no material changes to MPLX’s policy regarding the accounting for Level 2 and Level 3 instruments as previously disclosed in MPLX’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. MPLX does not designate any of its commodity derivative positions as hedges for accounting purposes.


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The impact of MPLX’s derivative contracts not designated as hedging instruments and the location of gains and losses recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Income is summarized below:
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Product sales              
Realized (loss)/gain$
 $(1) $
 $(1)$
 $(1) $
 $(2)
Unrealized (loss)/gain
 
 
 1

 (1) 
 
Product sales derivative (loss)/gain
 (1) 
 

 (2) 
 (2)
Purchased product costs              
Realized (loss)/gain(1) (3) (3) (6)(2) (4) (5) (10)
Unrealized (loss)/gain
 (8) (4) (2)
Unrealized gain/(loss)11
 (16) 7
 (18)
Purchased product costs derivative (loss)/gain(1) (11) (7) (8)9
 (20) 2
 (28)
Cost of revenues              
Realized (loss)/gain
 
 
 

 
 
 
Unrealized (loss)/gain
 
 
 

 
 
 
Cost of revenues derivative (loss)/gain
 
 
 

 
 
 
Total derivative (loss)/gain$(1) $(12) $(7) $(8)
Total derivative gain/(loss)$9
 $(22) $2
 $(30)



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14. Debt

MPLX’s outstanding borrowings consist of the following:
(In millions)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
MPLX LP:      
Bank revolving credit facility due 2022$615
 $
Bank revolving credit facility due 2024$
 $
Term loan facility due 2021500
 
Floating rate senior notes due September 20211,000
 
Floating rate senior notes due September 20221,000
 
6.250% senior notes due October 2022266
 
3.500% senior notes due December 2022486
 
3.375% senior notes due March 2023500
 500
500
 500
4.500% senior notes due July 2023989
 989
989
 989
6.375% senior notes due May 2024381
 
4.875% senior notes due December 20241,149
 1,149
1,149
 1,149
5.250% senior notes due January 2025708
 
4.000% senior notes due February 2025500
 500
500
 500
4.875% senior notes due June 20251,189
 1,189
1,189
 1,189
4.125% senior notes due March 20271,250
 1,250
1,250
 1,250
4.250% senior notes due December 2027732
 
4.000% senior notes due March 20281,250
 1,250
1,250
 1,250
4.800% senior notes due February 2029750
 750
750
 750
4.500% senior notes due April 20381,750
 1,750
1,750
 1,750
5.200% senior notes due March 20471,000
 1,000
1,000
 1,000
5.200% senior notes due December 2047487
 
4.700% senior notes due April 20481,500
 1,500
1,500
 1,500
5.500% senior notes due February 20491,500
 1,500
1,500
 1,500
4.900% senior notes due April 2058500
 500
500
 500
Consolidated subsidiaries:      
MarkWest - 4.500% - 4.875% senior notes, due 2023-202523
 23
23
 23
ANDX - 3.500% - 6.375% senior notes, due 2019-2047690
 3,750
ANDX credit facilities
 1,245
Financing lease obligations(1)
8
 6
20
 21
Total14,473
 13,856
20,120
 18,866
Unamortized debt issuance costs(95) (97)(109) (97)
Unamortized discount(342) (366)
Unamortized discount/premium(311) (334)
Amounts due within one year(6) (1)(510) (513)
Total long-term debt due after one year$14,030
 $13,392
$19,190
 $17,922
(1)    See Note 19 for lease information.

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Credit Agreement

Effective July 30, 2019, in connection with the closing of the Merger, MPLX has a $2.25 billion five-year bankamended and restated its existing revolving credit facility that expires in July 2022 (the “MPLX Credit Agreement”). to, among other things, increase borrowing capacity to up to $3.5 billion and extend its term from July 2022 to July 2024. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, MPLX borrowed $2,275$5,310 million under the MPLX Credit Agreement, at an average interest rate of 3.8023.548 percent, and repaid $1,660$5,310 million. At JuneSeptember 30, 2019, MPLX had $615 million0 outstanding borrowings and $3 million letters of credit outstanding under the facility,MPLX Credit Agreement, resulting in total availability of $1.632$3.497 billion, or 72.599.9 percent of the borrowing capacity.


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Prior to the Merger, ANDX had revolving credit facilities (the “ANDX credit facilities”) totaling $2.1 billion in borrowing capacity which were set to mature January 29, 2021. The ANDX credit facilities were terminated upon closing of the Merger and repaid with borrowings under the MPLX revolving credit facility. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, there were borrowings of $864 million under the ANDX credit facilities, at an average interest rate of 4.129 percent, and repayments of $2.1 billion.

Term Loan Agreement

On September 26, 2019, MPLX entered into a Term Loan Agreement which provides for a committed term loan facility for up to an aggregate of $1 billion available to be drawn in up to four separate borrowings, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain customary conditions. If not fully utilized, the term loan commitments expire 90 days after September 26, 2019. Borrowings under the Term Loan Agreement bear interest, at MPLX’s election, at either (i) the Adjusted LIBO Rate (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement) plus a margin ranging from 75.0 basis points to 100.0 basis points per annum, depending on MPLX’s credit ratings, or (ii) the Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement). The proceeds from borrowings under the Term Loan Agreement are to be used to fund the repayment of MPLX’s existing indebtedness and/or for general business purposes. Amounts borrowed under the Term Loan Agreement will be due and payable on September 26, 2021. As of September 30, 2019, MPLX had drawn $500 million on the term loan at an average interest rate of 2.795 percent.

The Term Loan Agreement contains representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default that we consider to be customary for an agreement of this type and are substantially similar to those contained in the MPLX Credit Agreement, including a covenant that requires MPLX’s ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA (as both terms are defined in the Term Loan Agreement) for the 4 prior fiscal quarters not to exceed 5.0 to 1.0 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter (or during the six-month period following certain acquisitions, 5.5 to 1.0). Consolidated EBITDA is subject to adjustments for certain acquisitions completed and capital projects undertaken during the relevant period.

Floating Rate Senior Notes

On September 9, 2019, MPLX issued $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of floating rate senior notes in a public offering, consisting of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of notes due September 2021 and $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of notes due September 2022 (collectively, the “Floating Rate Senior Notes”). The Floating Rate Senior Notes were offered at a price to the public of 100 percent of par. The proceeds were used to repay MPLX’s existing indebtedness and/or for general business purposes. Interest on the Floating Rate Senior Notes is payable quarterly in March, June, September and December, commencing on December 9, 2019. The interest rate applicable to the floating rate senior notes due September 2021 is LIBOR plus 0.9 percent per annum. The interest rate applicable to the floating rate senior notes due September 2022 is LIBOR plus 1.1 percent per annum.

Senior Notes

In connection with the Merger, MPLX assumed ANDX’s outstanding senior notes, which had an aggregate principal amount of $3.75 billion, interest rates ranging from 3.5 percent to 6.375 percent and maturity dates ranging from 2019 to 2047. On September 23, 2019, approximately $3.06 billion aggregate principal amount of ANDX’s outstanding senior notes were exchanged for an aggregate principal amount of approximately $3.06 billion new unsecured senior notes (the “Exchange Notes”) issued by MPLX in an exchange offer and consent solicitation undertaken by MPLX, leaving approximately $690 million aggregate principal of outstanding senior notes held by ANDX. Of this, $500 million is related to 5.5 percent unsecured senior notes due 2019. The principal amount of $500 million and accrued interest of $13.75 million was paid on October 15, 2019 using proceeds from the Floating Rate Senior Notes and borrowings under the Term Loan Agreement discussed above and includes interest through the payoff date.

The Exchange Notes consist of $266 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.25 percent unsecured senior notes due October 2022, $486 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.5 percent unsecured senior notes due December 2022, $381 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.375 percent unsecured senior notes due May 2024, $708 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.25 percent unsecured senior notes due January 2025, $732 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.25 percent unsecured senior notes due December 2027 and $487 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.2 percent unsecured senior notes due December 2047. Interest on each series of Exchange Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears according to the table below.


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Senior NotesInterest payable semi-annually in arrears
6.250% senior notes due October 2022
April 15th and October 15th
3.500% senior notes due December 2022
June 1st and December 1st
6.375% senior notes due May 2024
May 1st and November 1st
5.250% senior notes due January 2025
January 15th and July 15th
4.250% senior notes due December 2027
June 1st and December 1st
5.200% senior notes due December 2047
June 1st and December 1st

On December 10, 2018, MPLX redeemed all $750 million of its 5.5 percent senior notes due February 15, 2023, $40 million of which was issued by theits MarkWest subsidiary. These notes were redeemed at 101.833 percent of the principal amount, which resulted in a payment of $14 million related to the note premium and the immediate recognition of $46 million of unamortized debt issuance costs.

On November 15, 2018, MPLX issued $2.25 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes in a public offering, consisting of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.8 percent unsecured senior notes due February 2029 and $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.5 percent unsecured senior notes due February 2049 (collectively, the “November 2018 New Senior Notes”). The November 2018 New Senior Notes were offered at a price to the public of 99.432 percent and 98.031 percent of par, respectively. The proceeds were used to repay outstanding borrowings under the MPLX Credit Agreement and the MPC Loan Agreement and to redeem all $750 million of its 5.5 percent senior notes due February 2023, as well as for general business purposes. Interest on each series of the November 2018 New Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears, commencing on February 15, 2019.

On February 8, 2018, MPLX issued $5.5 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes in a public offering, consisting of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.375 percent unsecured senior notes due March 2023, $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.0 percent unsecured senior notes due March 2028, $1.75 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.5 percent unsecured senior notes due April 2038, $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.7 percent unsecured senior notes due April 2048, and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.9 percent unsecured senior notes due April 2058 (collectively, the “February 2018 New Senior Notes”). The February 2018 New Senior Notes were offered at a price to the public of 99.931 percent, 99.551 percent, 98.811 percent, 99.348 percent, and 99.289 percent of par, respectively. Also on February 8, 2018, $4.1 billion of the net proceeds were used to repay a 364-day term loan facility, which was drawn on February 1, 2018 to fund the cash portion of the dropdown consideration for Refining Logistics and Fuels Distribution. The remaining proceeds were used to repay outstanding borrowings under the MPLX Credit Agreement and the MPC Loan Agreement, as well as for general business purposes. Interest on each series of notes due in 2023 and 2028 is payable semi-annually in arrears, commencing on September 15, 2018. Interest on each series of notes due in 2038, 2048 and 2058 is payable semi-annually in arrears, commencing on October 15, 2018.


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15. Revenue

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following tables represent a disaggregation of revenue for each reportable segment for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018:

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In millions)L&S G&P TotalL&S G&P Total
Revenues and other income:          
Service revenue$33
 $415
 $448
$95
 $537
 $632
Service revenue - related parties620
 
 620
881
 18
 899
Service revenue - product related
 26
 26

 26
 26
Product sales(1)
2
 166
 168
14
 157
 171
Product sales - related parties2
 12
 14
8
 24
 32
Total revenues from contracts with customers$657
 $619
 1,276
$998
 $762
 1,760
Non-ASC 606 revenue(2)
    353
    520
Total revenues and other income    $1,629
    $2,280


Three Months Ended June 30, 2018Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In millions)L&S G&P TotalL&S G&P Total
Revenues and other income:          
Service revenue$32
 $378
 $410
$34
 $422
 $456
Service revenue - related parties549
 
 549
568
 
 568
Service revenue - product related
 51
 51

 59
 59
Product sales(1)
1
 207
 208
3
 237
 240
Product sales - related parties2
 11
 13
2
 16
 18
Total revenues from contracts with customers$584
 $647
 1,231
$607
 $734
 1,341
Non-ASC 606 revenue(2)
    347
    371
Total revenues and other income    $1,578
    $1,712

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In millions)L&S G&P TotalL&S G&P Total
Revenues and other income:          
Service revenue$67
 $819
 $886
$260
 $1,605
 $1,865
Service revenue - related parties1,198
 
 1,198
2,527
 22
 2,549
Service revenue - product related
 60
 60

 86
 86
Product sales(1)
3
 367
 370
40
 536
 576
Product sales - related parties4
 21
 25
17
 92
 109
Total revenues from contracts with customers$1,272
 $1,267
 2,539
$2,844
 $2,341
 5,185
Non-ASC 606 revenue(2)
    736
    1,540
Total revenues and other income    $3,275
    $6,725


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Six Months Ended June 30, 2018Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In millions)L&S G&P TotalL&S G&P Total
Revenues and other income:          
Service revenue$60
 $732
 $792
$94
 $1,154
 $1,248
Service revenue - related parties1,020
 
 1,020
1,588
 
 1,588
Service revenue - product related
 95
 95

 154
 154
Product sales(1)
2
 412
 414
5
 649
 654
Product sales - related parties3
 14
 17
5
 30
 35
Total revenues from contracts with customers$1,085
 $1,253
 2,338
$1,692
 $1,987
 3,679
Non-ASC 606 revenue(2)
    660
    1,031
Total revenues and other income    $2,998
    $4,710

(1) G&P “Product sales” for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018 includes approximately $2$1 million and $1$2 million of revenue related to derivative gains and losses and mark-to-market adjustments, respectively. There were no0 adjustments for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019.
(2) Non-ASC 606 Revenue includes rental income, income from equity method investments, derivative gains and losses, mark-to-market adjustments, and other income.

Contract Balances

Contract assets typically relate to aid in construction agreements where the revenue recognized and MPLX’s rights to consideration for work completed exceeds the amount billed to the customer.customer or for deficiency payments associated with minimum volume commitments which have not been billed to customers. Contract assets are generally classified as current and included in “Other current assets” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Contract liabilities, which we refer to as “Deferred revenue” and “Long-term deferred revenue,” typically relate to advance payments for aid in construction agreements and deferred customer credits associated with makeup rights and minimum volume commitments. Related to minimum volume commitments, breakage is estimated and recognized into service revenue in instances where it is probable the customer will not use the credit in future periods. We classify contract liabilities as current or long-term based on the timing of when we expect to recognize revenue.

“Receivables, net” primarily relate to our commodity sales. Portions of the “Receivables, net” balance are attributed to the sale of commodity product controlled by MPLX prior to sale while a significant portion of the balance relates to the sale of commodity product on behalf of our producer customers. Both types of transactions are commingled and excluded from the table below. MPLX remits the net sales price back to our producer customers upon completion of the sale. Each period end, certain amounts within accounts payable relate to our payments to producer customers. Such amounts are not deemed material at period end as a result of when we settle with each producer.

The table below reflects the changes in our contract balances for the nine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019:

(In millions)
Balance at December 31, 2018(1)
 Additions/ (Deletions) 
Revenue Recognized(2)
 Balance at June 30, 2019
Balance at December 31, 2018(1)
 Additions/ (Deletions) 
Revenue Recognized(2)
 Balance at September 30, 2019
Contract assets$4
 $2
 $(1) $5
$36
 $(6) $(2) $28
Deferred revenue4
 2
 (1) 5
13
 11
 (4) 20
Deferred revenue - related parties50
 4
 (17) 37
65
 34
 (50) 49
Long-term deferred revenue10
 3
 
 13
56
 26
 
 82
Long-term deferred revenue - related parties$42
 $(2) $
 $40
$52
 $5
 $
 $57
(1) Balance represents ASC 606 portion of each respective line item.
(2) NoNaN significant revenue was recognized related to past performance obligations in the current period.

Remaining Performance Obligations

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As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the amounts allocated to contract assets and contract liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets are $93$207 million and are reflected in the amounts below. This will be recognized as revenue as the obligations are satisfied, which is expected to occur over the next 25 years. Further, MPLX does not disclose variable consideration due to volume variability in the table below.

(In millions)  
2019$587
$408
20201,181
1,620
20211,196
1,601
20221,181
1,567
2023 and thereafter5,655
6,581
Total revenue on remaining performance obligations(1),(2),(3)
$9,800
$11,777
(1) All fixed consideration from contracts with customers is included in the amounts presented above. Variable consideration that is constrained or not required to be estimated as it reflects our efforts to perform is excluded.
(2) Arrangements deemed implicit leases are included in “Rental income” and are excluded from this table.
(3) Only minimum volume commitments that are deemed fixed are included in the table above. MPLX has various minimum volume commitments in processing arrangements that vary based on the actual Btu content of the gas received. These amounts are deemed variable consideration and are excluded from the table above.

We do not disclose information on the future performance obligations for any contract with an original expected duration of
one year or less.

16. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

(In millions)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents$7
 $68
$41
 $77
Restricted cash(1)

 8

 8
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$7
 $76
$41
 $85
(1) The restricted cash balance is included within “Other current assets” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Six Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2019 20182019 2018
Net cash provided by operating activities included:      
Interest paid (net of amounts capitalized)$284
 $154
$648
 $293
Income taxes paid
 1

 1
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities      
Payments on operating leases35
 
62
 
Interest payment under finance lease obligations1
 
Net cash provided by financing activities included:   
Principal payments under finance lease obligations4
 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:      
Net transfers of property, plant and equipment from materials and supplies inventories1
 2
1
 2
MPLX terminal lease classification change21
 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations6
 
13
 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease obligations$3
 $
$4
 $



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The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows exclude changes to the Consolidated Balance Sheets that did not affect cash. The following is the change of additions to property, plant and equipment related to capital accruals:
Six Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2019 20182019 2018
(Decrease)/increase in capital accruals$(85) $115
$(67) $90



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17. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

MPLX LP records an accumulated other comprehensive loss on the Consolidated Balance Sheets relating to pension and other post-retirement benefits provided by LOOP LLC (“LOOP”) and Explorer Pipeline Company (“Explorer”) to their employees. MPLX LP is not a sponsor of these benefit plans.

The following table shows the changes in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” by component during the period December 31, 2018 through JuneSeptember 30, 2019.

(In millions)Pension
Benefits
 Other
Post-Retirement Benefits
 TotalPension
Benefits
 Other
Post-Retirement Benefits
 Total
Balance at December 31, 2018(1)
$(14) $(2) $(16)$(14) $(2) $(16)
Other comprehensive income - remeasurements(2)

 1
 1

 1
 1
Balance at June 30, 2019(1)
$(14) $(1) $(15)
Balance at September 30, 2019(1)
$(14) $(1) $(15)

The following table shows the changes in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” by component during the period December 31, 2017 through JuneSeptember 30, 2018.
(In millions)
Pension
Benefits
 
Other
Post-Retirement Benefits
 Total
Pension
Benefits
 
Other
Post-Retirement Benefits
 Total
Balance at December 31, 2017(1)
$(13) $(1) $(14)$(13) $(1) $(14)
Other comprehensive loss - remeasurements(2)
(1) (1) (2)(1) (1) (2)
Balance at June 30, 2018(1)
$(14)
$(2)
$(16)
Balance at September 30, 2018(1)
$(14)
$(2)
$(16)
(1) These components of “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost by LOOP and Explorer and are therefore included on the Consolidated Statements of Income under the caption “Income/(loss) from equity method investments.”
(2) Components of other comprehensive income/loss - remeasurements relate to actuarial gains and losses as well as amortization of prior service costs. MPLX records an adjustment to “Comprehensive income” in accordance with its ownership interest in LOOP and Explorer.

18. Equity-Based Compensation

Phantom Units Upon the completion of the Merger, each phantom unit held by employees of ANDX was converted into 1.135 MPLX phantom units. These units retained their original vesting terms and are accounted for using the fair value per unit calculated by MPC as of October 1, 2018.

The following is a summary of phantom unit award activity of MPLX LP common units for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019:
Number
of Units
 Weighted
Average
Fair Value
Number
of Units
 Weighted
Average
Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 20181,154,335
 $34.34
1,154,335
 $34.34
Granted197,345
 33.08
207,515
 32.96
Legacy ANDX phantom units converted to MPLX phantom units at the Merger208,533
 43.64
Settled(377,559) 33.42
(420,374) 33.76
Forfeited(16,255) 34.82
(42,464) 33.53
Outstanding at June 30, 2019957,866
 $34.44
Outstanding at September 30, 20191,107,545
 $36.09



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Performance Units – MPLX grants performance units to certain officers of the general partner and certain eligible MPC officers who make significant contributions to its business. These performance units pay out 75 percent in cash and 25 percent in MPLX LP common units and often contain both market and performance conditions based on various metrics. Market conditions are valued using a Monte Carlo valuation while performance conditions are reevaluated periodically and valued at the compensation cost associated with the performance outcome deemed most probable. 

The performance units granted in 2019 are hybrid awards having a three-year performance period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021. The payout of the award is dependent on two independent conditions, each constituting 50 percent of the overall target units granted. The awards have a performance condition based on MPLX LP’s distributable cash flow, and a market condition based on MPLX LP’s total unitholder return. The market condition was valued using a Monte Carlo valuation, resulting in a grant date fair value of $.68$0.68 per unit for the 2019 equity-classified performance units. Grant date fair value of the performance condition is based on potential payouts per unit of up to $2.00 per unit. Compensation cost associated with the

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performance condition is based on the grant date fair value of the payout deemed most probable to occur and is adjusted as the expectation for payout changes.

During the first quarter of 2018, a performance award was granted; however, a grant date could not be established based on the nature of the award terms. Given that a grant date cannot be established, no expense or units have been recorded. When a grant date is established, the fair value of the award will be recognized over the remaining performance period.

The following is a summary of the activity for performance unit awards to be settled in MPLX LP common units for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019:
 Number of
Units
Outstanding at December 31, 20181,941,750
Granted987,994
Settled(772,397)
Forfeited
Outstanding at JuneSeptember 30, 20192,157,347


19. Leases

For further information regarding the adoption of ASC 842, including the method of adoption and practical expedients elected, see Note 2.

Lessee

We lease a wide variety of facilities and equipment under leases from third parties, including land and building space, office and field equipment, storage facilities and transportation equipment, while our related party leases primarily relate to ground leases associated with our refining logistics assets. Our remaining lease terms range from less than one year to 60 years. Some long-term leases include renewal options ranging from one to 50 years and, in certain leases, also include purchase options. Renewal options and termination options were not included in the measurement of ROU assets and lease liabilities since it was determined they were not reasonably certain to be exercised.

Under ASC 842, the components of lease costscost were as follows:

 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
(In millions)Related Party Third Party Related Party Third Party
Components of lease costs:       
Operating lease costs$4
 $14
 $8
 $28
Variable lease cost
 1
 
 3
Short-term lease cost
 11
 
 21
Total lease cost$4
 $26
 $8
 $52


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 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In millions)Related Party Third Party Related Party Third Party
Components of lease cost:       
Operating lease cost$4
 $19
 $11
 $56
        
Finance lease cost:       
Amortization of ROU assets
 1
 
 4
Interest on lease liabilities
 
 
 1
Total finance lease cost
 1
 
 5
        
Variable lease cost
 3
 
 7
Short-term lease cost
 20
 
 56
Total lease cost$4
 $43
 $11
 $124

Supplemental balance sheet data related to leases wereis as follows:
June 30, 2019September 30, 2019
(In millions)Related Party Third PartyRelated Party Third Party
Operating leases      
Assets      
Right of use assets$232
 $255
$232
 $366
Liabilities      
Operating lease liabilities1
 47
1
 61
Long-term operating lease liabilities231
 209
231
 309
Total operating lease liabilities$232
 $256
$232
 $370
Weighted average remaining lease term47.67 years
 6.74 years
47.44 years
 8.86 years
Weighted average discount rate5.80% 4.31%5.80% 4.48%
      
Finance leases      
Assets      
Property, plant and equipment, gross  $27
  $49
Accumulated depreciation  9
  21
Property, plant and equipment, net  18
  28
Liabilities      
Other current liabilities  6
  9
Long-term debt  2
  11
Total finance lease liabilities  $8
  $20
Weighted average remaining lease term  16.82 years
  10.00 years
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As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, maturities of lease liabilities for operating lease obligations and finance lease obligations having initial or remaining non-cancellable lease terms in excess of one year are as follows:

(In millions)Related Party Operating
Leases
 Third Party Operating
Leases
 Finance
Leases
Related Party Operating
Leases
 Third Party Operating
Leases
 Finance
Leases
2019$8
 $30
 $1
$5
 $21
 $1
202014
 55
 6
14
 74
 10
202114
 52
 
14
 68
 2
202214
 47
 
14
 59
 2
202314
 43
 
14
 55
 2
2024 and thereafter619
 68
 7
619
 173
 11
Gross lease payments683
 295
 14
680
 450
 28
Less: imputed interest451
 39
 6
448
 80
 8
Total lease liabilities$232
 $256
 $8
$232
 $370
 $20

Future minimum commitments as of December 31, 2018, for capital lease obligations and for operating lease obligations having initial or remaining non-cancellable lease terms in excess of one year are as follows:

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(In millions)Operating
Lease
Obligations
 
Capital
Lease
Obligations
Operating
Lease
Obligations
 
Capital
Lease
Obligations
2019$73
 $2
$90
 $5
202070
 5
88
 8
202167
 
83
 3
202264
 
76
 2
202358
 
70
 2
2024 and thereafter719
 
825
 4
Total minimum lease payments$1,051
 7
$1,232
 24
Less: imputed interest costs  1
  3
Present value of net minimum lease payments  $6
  $21


Lessor

Based on the terms of fee-based transportation and storage services agreements with MPC as well as certain natural gas gathering, transportation and processing agreements, MPLX is considered to be the lessor under several operating lease arrangements in accordance with GAAP. The agreements with MPC have remaining terms ranging from less than one year to 12 years with renewal options ranging from zero to 10 years. MPLX’s primary natural gas lease operations relate to a natural gas gathering agreement in the Marcellus Shale for which it earnswe earn a fixed-feefixed fee for providing gathering services to a single producer using a dedicated gathering system. As the gathering system is expanded, the fixed-feefixed fee charged to the producer is adjusted to include the additional gathering assets in the lease.lease with the fee being recorded on a straight-line basis over the life of the agreement. The primary term of the natural gas gathering arrangement expires in 2038 and will continue thereafter on a year-to-year basis until terminated by either party. Other significant natural gas implicit leases relate to a natural gas processing agreement in the Marcellus Shale and a natural gas processing agreement in the Southern Appalachia region for which MPLX earns minimum monthly fees for providing processing services to a single producer using a dedicated processing plant. The primary term of these natural gas processing agreements expires during 2023 and 2033 thesewith the contracts will continuecontinuing thereafter on a year-to-year basis until terminated by either party. MPLX’s revenue from its lease arrangements, excluding executory costs, totaled approximately $216 million and $464 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively.

MPLX did not elect to use the practical expedient to combine lease and non-lease components for lessor arrangements. The tables below represent the portion of the contract allocated to the lease component based on relative standalone selling price. LessorSome lessor agreements are currently deemed operating, as we elected the practical expedient to carry forward historical classification conclusions. We will determine the impact of the new standard on these arrangements ifIf and when a modification of an existing agreement occurs and they arethe agreement is required to be assessed under ASC 842.842, MPLX may be requiredassesses the amended agreement and makes a determination as to re-classify existingwhether a reclassification of the lease is required.


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During the three months ended September 30, 2019, there was a modification to MPLX terminal agreements with MPC. Based on the modification, certain terminals within the MPLX terminal agreement were reclassified from operating leases to sales-type leases upon modificationleases. As a result, the underlying assets previously shown on the Consolidated Balance Sheets associated with the sales-types lease were derecognized and related reassessmentthe net investment in the lease (i.e. the sum of the leases.

MPLX’spresent value of the future lease arrangementspayments and the unguaranteed residual value of the assets) was recorded as a lease receivable. When determining the net investment in the lease, certain variable payments were excluded from the total contract consideration, primarily related to fees for which there are no minimum volume commitments. The difference between the processing facilities contain contingent rental provisions whereby MPLX receives additional fees ifnet book value of the producer customer exceedsunderlying assets and the monthly minimum processed volumes.net investment in the lease has been recorded through equity given that the dropdown of MPLXT was a common control transaction. During the three and six months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, MPLX received less than $1derecognized approximately $29 million of contingentproperty, plant and equipment, derecognized approximately $3 million of existing deferred rent receivable, recorded a lease payments.receivable of approximately $47 million, recorded an unguaranteed residual asset of approximately $6 million and equity of $21 million.

Lease revenues included on the Consolidated Statements of Income were as follows:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)Related Party Third Party Related Party Third Party
Operating leases:       
Operating lease revenue(1)
$248
 $63
 $773
 $196
        
Sales-type leases:       
Profit/(loss) recognized at the commencement date
 N/A
 
 N/A
Interest income (Sales-type lease revenue- fixed minimum)3
 N/A
 3
 N/A
Interest income (Revenue from variable lease payments)$1
 N/A
 $1
 N/A
(1)These amounts are presented net of executory costs.

The following is a schedule of minimum future rental revenue on the non-cancellable operating leases as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019:

(In millions)Related Party Third Party TotalRelated Party Third Party Total
2019$316
 $90
 $406
$294
 $47
 $341
2020633
 178
 811
1,179
 186
 1,365
2021636
 169
 805
1,175
 178
 1,353
2022635
 166
 801
1,171
 176
 1,347
2023623
 161
 784
1,118
 170
 1,288
2024 and thereafter2,409
 1,264
 3,673
3,904
 1,269
 5,173
Total minimum future rentals$5,252
 $2,028
 $7,280
$8,841
 $2,026
 $10,867


The following is a schedule of minimum future rental revenue on the non-cancellable operating leases as of December 31, 2018:

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(In millions)Related Party Third Party Total
2019$1,277
 $171
 $1,448
20201,275
 163
 1,438
20211,146
 154
 1,300
20221,143
 151
 1,294
20231,094
 145
 1,239
2024 and thereafter3,786
 1,114
 4,900
Total minimum future rentals$9,721
 $1,898
 $11,619


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The following is a schedule of minimum future revenue on the sales-type leases with MPC as of September 30, 2019:

(In millions)Related Party Third Party TotalRelated Party
2019$748
 $160
 $908
$3
2020750
 159
 909
14
2021627
 150
 777
14
2022627
 148
 775
14
2023616
 142
 758
15
2024 and thereafter2,321
 1,111
 3,432
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Total minimum future rentals$5,689
 $1,870
 $7,559
94
Less: present value discount47
Lease receivable$47

The following schedule summarizes MPLX’s investment in assets held for operating lease by major classes as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

(In millions)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Natural gas gathering and NGL transportation pipelines and facilities$1,038
 $964
$1,061
 $964
Processing, fractionation and storage facilities1,550
 1,398
1,911
 1,670
Pipelines and related assets275
 266
364
 376
Barges and towing vessels656
 619
674
 619
Terminals and related assets1,185
 1,178
1,316
 1,415
Refinery related assets949
 938
998
 981
Land, building, office equipment and other207
 162
270
 187
Total5,860
 5,525
6,594
 6,212
Less accumulated depreciation2,230
 2,038
2,271
 2,074
Property, plant and equipment, net$3,630
 $3,487
$4,323
 $4,138


20. Commitments and Contingencies

MPLX is the subject of, or a party to, a number of pending or threatened legal actions, contingencies and commitments involving a variety of matters, including laws and regulations relating to the environment. Some of these matters are discussed below. For matters for which MPLX has not recorded an accrued liability, MPLX is unable to estimate a range of possible losses forbecause the reasons discussed in more detail below. For matters for which MPLX has recorded an accrued liability, MPLX doesissues involved have not consider it reasonably possible that a loss resulting from such matter in excess of any amounts accrued has been incurred that is expected to have a material adverse effect on MPLX’s consolidated financial position, results of operationsfully developed through pleadings, discovery or cash flows.court proceedings. However, the ultimate resolution of some of these contingencies could, individually or in the aggregate, be material.

Environmental Matters – MPLX is subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the environment. These laws generally provide for control of pollutants released into the environment and require responsible parties to undertake remediation of hazardous waste disposal sites. Penalties may be imposed for non-compliance.

At JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, accrued liabilities for remediation totaled $16$19 million and $14$20 million, respectively. However, it is not presently possible to estimate the ultimate amount of all remediation costs that might be incurred or the penalties, if any, which may be imposed. At JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were no0 balances with MPC for indemnification of environmental costs.

MPLX is involved in environmental enforcement matters arising in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome and impact on MPLX LP cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes the resolution of these environmental matters will not, individually or collectively, have a material adverse effect on its consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Other Lawsuits – MPLX, MarkWest, MarkWest Liberty Midstream, MarkWest Liberty Bluestone, L.L.C., Ohio Fractionation and MarkWest Utica EMG (collectively, the “MPLX Parties”) are parties to various lawsuits with Bilfinger Westcon, Inc.

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(“Westcon”) that were instituted in 2016 and 2017 in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. The lawsuits relate to disputes regarding construction work performed by Westcon at the Bluestone, Mobley and Cadiz processing complexes in Pennsylvania,

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West Virginia and Ohio, respectively, and the Hopedale fractionation complex in Ohio. With respect to work performed by Westcon at the Mobley and Bluestone processing complexes, one or more of the MPLX Parties have asserted breach of contract, fraud, and with respect to work performed at the Mobley processing complex, MarkWest Liberty Midstream has also asserted negligent misrepresentation claims against Westcon. Westcon has also asserted claims against one or more of the MPLX Parties regarding these construction projects for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, promissory estoppel, fraud and constructive fraud, tortious interference with contractual relations, and civil conspiracy. Collectively, in the several cases, the MPLX Parties sought in excess of $10 million, plus an unspecified amount of punitive damages. Collectively, in the several cases, Westcon sought in excess of $40 million, plus an unspecified amount of punitive damages. On July 31, 2019, Westcon and the MPLX Parties reached an agreement to resolve the disputes among those parties relating to the Bluestone processing complex in Pennsylvania. The settlement resolves a significant portion of the disputes with Westcon. The settlement will not have a material adverse effect on MPLX’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. While the ultimate outcome and impact to MPLX cannot be predicted with certainty, MPLX does not consider it reasonably possible that a loss resulting frombelieves the resolution of the remaining lawsuits or other proceedings in excess of any amounts accrued has been incurred that is expected tolitigation with Westcon will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

In 2003, the State of Illinois brought an action against the Premcor Refining Group, Inc. (“Premcor”) and Apex Refining Company (“Apex”) asserting claims for environmental cleanup related to the refinery owned by these entities in the Hartford/Wood River, Illinois area. In 2006, Premcor and Apex filed third-party complaints against numerous owners and operators of petroleum products facilities in the Hartford/Wood River, Illinois area, including Marathon Pipe Line LLC (“MPL”). These complaints, which have been amended since filing, assert claims of common law nuisance and contribution under the Illinois Contribution Act and other laws for environmental cleanup costs that may be imposed on Premcor and Apex by the State of Illinois. On September 6, 2016, the trial court approved a settlement between Apex and the State of Illinois whereby Apex agreed to settle all claims against it for a $10 million payment. Premcor filed a motion for permissive appeal and requested a stay to the proceeding until the motion is ruled upon. Premcor reached a settlement with the State of Illinois in the second quarter of 2018, which has been objected to by certain third-party defendants, including MPL, and is subject to court approval. Several third-party defendants in the litigation including MPL have asserted cross-claims in contribution against the various third-party defendants. This litigation is currently pending in the Third Judicial Circuit Court, Madison County, Illinois. The trial concerning Premcor’s claims against third-party defendants, including MPL, previously scheduled to commence September 10, 2018, has been postponed and a new trial date has not been set. While the ultimate outcome and impact to MPLX cannot be predicted with certainty, MPLX does not consider it reasonably possible that a loss resulting from such lawsuits or other proceedings in excess of any amounts accrued has been incurred that is expected to have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Under the omnibus agreement, MPC will indemnify MPLX for the full cost of any losses should MPL be deemed responsible for any damages in this lawsuit.

MPLX is also a party to a number of other lawsuits and other proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. While the ultimate outcome and impact to MPLX cannot be predicted with certainty, MPLX believes the resolution of these other lawsuits and proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Guarantees – Over the years, MPLX has sold various assets in the normal course of its business. Certain of the related agreements contain performance and general guarantees, including guarantees regarding inaccuracies in representations, warranties, covenants and agreements, and environmental and general indemnifications that require MPLX to perform upon the occurrence of a triggering event or condition. These guarantees and indemnifications are part of the normal course of selling assets. MPLX is typically not able to calculate the maximum potential amount of future payments that could be made under such contractual provisions because of the variability inherent in the guarantees and indemnities. Most often, the nature of the guarantees and indemnities is such that there is no appropriate method for quantifying the exposure because the underlying triggering event has little or no past experience upon which a reasonable prediction of the outcome can be based.

In connection with our approximate 9 percent indirect interest in a joint venture that owns and operates the Dakota Access Pipeline and Energy Transfer Crude Oil Pipeline projects, collectively referred to as the Bakken Pipeline system, we have entered into a Contingent Equity Contribution Agreement whereby MPLX LP, along with the other joint venture owners in the Bakken Pipeline system, have agreed to make equity contributions to the joint venture upon certain events occurring to allow the entities that own and operate the Bakken Pipeline system to satisfy their senior note payment obligations. The senior notes were issued to repay amounts owed by the pipeline companies to fund the cost of construction of Bakken Pipeline system. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, our maximum potential undiscounted payments under the Contingent Equity Contribution Agreement were approximately $230 million.


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Contractual Commitments and Contingencies – At JuneSeptember 30, 2019, MPLX’s contractual commitments to acquire property, plant and equipment totaled $528$788 million. These commitments were primarily related to G&P plant expansion, projects for the

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Marcellusterminal, pipeline and Southwest Operations.refining logistics projects. In addition, from time to time and in the ordinary course of business, MPLX and its affiliates provide guarantees of MPLX’s subsidiaries payment and performance obligations in the G&P segment. Certain natural gas processing and gathering arrangements require MPLX to construct new natural gas processing plants, natural gas gathering pipelines and NGL pipelines and contain certain fees and charges if specified construction milestones are not achieved for reasons other than force majeure. In certain cases, certain producers may have the right to cancel the processing arrangements if there are significant delays that are not due to force majeure. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, management does not believe there are any indications that MPLX will not be able to meet the construction milestones, that force majeure does not apply or that such fees and charges will otherwise be triggered.

Also, in connection with the Merger, we assumed ANDX obligations related to future purchase obligations included in fuel costs associated with the wholesale product supply agreement, NGLs transportation costs, fractionation fees, and fixed charges with MPC. This increased our future obligations by approximately $11.9 billion as of September 30, 2019.

21. Subsequent Events

As previously disclosed, on May 7, 2019, ANDX, TLGP, MPLX, MPLX GP and Merger Sub, entered into a Merger Agreement that provided for, among other things, the merger of Merger Sub with and into ANDX. On July 30, 2019, the Merger was completed, and ANDX survived the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of MPLX. At the effective time of the Merger, each common unit held by ANDX’s public unitholders was converted into the right to receive 1.135 MPLX common units. ANDX common units held by certain affiliates of MPC were converted into the right to receive 1.0328 MPLX common units. Also effective July 30, 2019 in connection with the closing of the Merger, MPLX amended and restated its existing $2.25 billion revolving credit facility to increase borrowing capacity to up to $3.5 billion and extend its term to July 30, 2024. ANDX’s revolving credit facilities totaling $2.1 billion in borrowing capacity were terminated upon the closing and repaid with borrowings under the MPLX revolving credit facility. Additionally, on July 31, 2019, MPLX upsized its existing $1.0 billion intercompany loan agreement with MPC to $1.5 billion. See Note 3 for additional information related to this transaction.




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

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and accompanying footnotes included under Item 1. Financial Statements and in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Disclosures Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes various forward-looking statements concerning trends or events potentially affecting our business. You can identify our forward-looking statements by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “design,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “imply,” “intend,” “may,” “objective,” “opportunity,” “outlook,” “plan,” “position,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “prospective,” “pursue,” “seek,” “should,” “strategy,” “target,” “will,” “would” or other similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. These statements are accompanied by cautionary language identifying important factors, though not necessarily all such factors, that could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except to the extent required by applicable law.

Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that relate to, or statements that are subject to risks, contingencies or uncertainties that relate to:

MPLX’s acquisition of ANDX;
MPC’s ongoing review of strategic alternatives for its midstream business;
future levels of revenues and other income, income from operations, net income attributable to MPLX LP, earnings per unit, Adjusted EBITDA or DCF (see the Non-GAAP Financial Information section below for the definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and DCF);
the regional, national and worldwide availability and pricing of refined products, crude oil, natural gas, NGLs and other feedstocks;
the timing and extent of changes in commodity prices and demand for crude oil, refined products, feedstocks or other hydrocarbon-based products;
our ability to manage disruptions in credit markets or changes to our credit rating;
anticipated levels of drilling activity, production rates and volumes of throughput of crude oil, natural gas, NGLs, refined products or other hydrocarbon-based products;
future levels of capital, environmental or maintenance expenditures, general and administrative and other expenses;
the success or timing of completion of ongoing or anticipated capital or maintenance projects;
the reliability of processing units and other equipment;
expectations regarding joint venture arrangements and other acquisitions, including the dropdowns completed by MPC, or divestitures of assets;
business strategies, growth opportunities and expected investment;
the adequacy of our capital resources and liquidity, including but not limited to, availability of sufficient cash flow to pay distributions and access debt on commercially reasonable terms;

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the effect of restructuring or reorganization of business components;
the potential effects of judicial or other proceedings on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows;
the potential effects of changes in tariff rates on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows;
continued or further volatility in and/or degradation of general economic, market, industry or business conditions;
compliance with federal and state environmental, economic, health and safety, energy and other policies and regulations and/or enforcement actions initiated thereunder;
our ability to successfully execute our business plans, growth strategy and self-funding model;
capital market conditions, including the cost of capital, and our ability to raise adequate capital to execute our business plan and implement our growth strategy; and
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Our forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and you should not rely unduly on them, as they involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that we cannot predict. Material differences between actual results and any future performance suggested in our forward-looking statements could result from a variety of factors, including the following:

volatility or degradation in general economic, market, industry or business conditions;
risks and uncertainties associated with intangible assets, including any future goodwill or intangible assets impairment charges;
availability and pricing of domestic and foreign supplies of natural gas, NGLs and crude oil and other feedstocks;
availability and pricing of domestic and foreign supplies of refined products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, home heating oil and petrochemicals;
foreign imports and exports of crude oil, refined products, natural gas and NGLs;
completion of midstream infrastructure by competitors;
midstream and refining industry overcapacity or under capacity;
changes in the cost or availability of third-party vessels, pipelines, railcars and other means of transportation for crude oil, natural gas, NGLs, feedstocks and refined products;
the price, availability and acceptance of alternative fuels and alternative-fuel vehicles and laws mandating such fuels or vehicles;
fluctuations in consumer demand for refined products, natural gas and NGLs, including seasonal fluctuations;
changes to the expected construction costs and timing of projects and planned investments, and our ability to obtain regulatory and other approvals with respect thereto;
political and economic conditions in nations that consume refined products, natural gas and NGLs, including the United States, and in crude oil producing regions, including the Middle East, Africa, Canada and South America;
actions taken by our competitors, including pricing adjustments and the expansion and retirement of pipeline capacity, processing, fractionation and treating facilities in response to market conditions;
changes in fuel and utility costs for our facilities;
failure to realize the benefits projected for capital projects, or cost overruns associated with such projects;
the ability to achieve strategic and financial objectives, including with respect to proposed projects and transactions;
accidents or other unscheduled shutdowns affecting our machinery, pipelines, processing, fractionation and treating facilities or equipment, or those of our suppliers or customers;
unusual weather conditions and natural disasters;
disruptions due to equipment interruption or failure, including electrical shortages and power grid failures;
acts of war, terrorism or civil unrest that could impair our ability to gather, process, fractionate or transport crude oil, natural gas, NGLs or refined products;
state and federal environmental, economic, health and safety, energy and other policies and regulations, including the cost of compliance;
the ability to complete any divestitures on commercially reasonable terms and/or within the expected timeframe, and the effects of any such divestitures on the business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows;
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modifications to financial policies, capital budgets, and earnings and distributions;
rulings, judgments or settlements and related expenses in litigation or other legal, tax or regulatory matters, including unexpected environmental remediation costs, in excess of any reserves or insurance coverage;
the suspension, reduction or termination of MPC’s obligations under MPLX’s commercial agreements;
political pressure and influence of environmental groups upon policies and decisions related to the production, gathering, refining, processing, fractionation, transportation and marketing of crude oil or other feedstocks, refined products, natural gas, NGLs or other hydrocarbon-based products;
labor and material shortages;
changes to our capital budget;
the ability and willingness of parties with whom we have material relationships to perform their obligations to us;
negative capital market conditions, including an increase of the current yield on MPLX LP common units, adversely affecting MPLX LP’s ability to meet its distribution growth guidance;

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changes in the credit ratings assigned to our debt securities and trade credit, changes in the availability of unsecured credit, changes affecting the credit markets generally and our ability to manage such changes; and

For additional risk factors affecting our business, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” below, together with the risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2018, as updated in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019.

MPLX OVERVIEW

We are a diversified, large-cap MLP formed by MPC, that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics assets, and provides fuels distribution services. We are engaged in the transportation, storage and distribution of crude oil and refined petroleum products; the gathering, processing and transportation of natural gas; and the gathering, transportation, fractionation, storage and marketing of NGLs. Our operations are conducted in our Logistics and Storage and Gathering and Processing segments.


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SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL AND OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Significant financial highlights including revenues and other highlightsincome, income from operations, net income, adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX and DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 are listedshown in the chart below. Refer toThese results include the recast of ANDX financial information into MPLX’s financial information as a result of the Merger. See the Non-GAAP Financial Information section below for the definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and DCF and the Results of Operations and Liquidity and Capital Resourcessection for further details.details regarding changes in these metrics.

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L&S Segment(1)    Includes Adjusted EBITDA increased approximately $43 million, or 8 percent, for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This increase is primarily attributable to higher transportation volumesPredecessor and rates. L&S Segment Adjusted EBITDA was also impacted by increased fees from Refining Logistics and Fuels Distribution, increased terminal throughputs and marine vessels as well as the acquisitionportion of the Mt. Airy terminal in the third quarter of 2018.
G&P Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased approximately $10 million, or 3 percent, for the three months ended June 30, 2019 comparedDCF adjustments attributable to the same period of 2018. The increase can be attributed to additional fees from increased volumes which were partially offset by price impacts and major maintenance downtime at our Javelina facility. The G&P segment realized volume increases during the second quarter of 2019 primarily due to continued growth in the Marcellus and Southwest as volumes continue to increase at recently completed plants/expansions when comparing second quarter 2019 to the same period in 2018. Compared to the second quarter of 2018, processing volumes were up approximately 15 percent, fractionated volumes were up approximately 13 percent and gathering volumes were up approximately 15 percent.Predecessor.

Other Highlights

Announced a final investment decision to move forward withMPLX completed the design and construction of the Whistler Pipeline after having secured sufficient firm transportation agreements with shippers. The majority of available capacity on the planned pipeline has been subscribed and committed by long-term transportation agreements. The Whistler Pipeline is being designed to transport approximately 2 Bcf/d of natural gas through approximately 475 miles of 42-inch pipeline from Waha, Texas, to the Agua Dulce area in South Texas.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, we did not issue any common units under our ATM Program. As of June 30, 2019, $1.7 billion of common units remain available for issuance through the ATM Program.
Continued focus on portfolio optimization, which could include asset divestitures

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

As previously disclosed, on May 7, 2019, ANDX, Tesoro Logistics GP, LLC, then the general partneracquisition of ANDX (“TLGP”), MPLX, MPLX GP LLC, the general partner of MPLX (“MPLX GP”), and MPLX MAX LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MPLX (“via Merger Sub”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) that provided for, among other things, the merger of Merger Sub with and into ANDX. Onon July 30, 2019,2019. The historical results of ANDX have been incorporated into the Merger was completed, and ANDX survivedMPLX results from October 1, 2018, which is the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of MPLX.date that MPC acquired Andeavor. At the effective time of the Merger, each common unit held by ANDX’s public unitholders was converted into the right to receive 1.135 MPLX common units. ANDX common units held by certain affiliates of MPC were converted into the right to receive 1.0328 MPLX common units.

The assets of ANDX consistcomplement and enhance MPLX’s existing asset base and further expand MPLX’s existing footprint.
During the quarter, MPLX: entered into a Term Loan Agreement, which provides for a committed term loan facility for up to an aggregate of $1 billion; issued $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of floating rate senior notes in a networkpublic offering; increased its borrowing capacity on the MPLX Credit Agreement to $3.5 billion; and extended the MPLX Credit Agreement term to July 30, 2024.
In connection with the Merger, MPLX also assumed all outstanding ANDX senior notes, which had an aggregate principal amount of owned$3.75 billion with interest rates ranging from 3.5 percent to 6.375 percent and operated crude oil, refined productmaturity dates ranging from 2019 to 2047. On September 23, 2019, approximately $3.06 billion aggregate principal amount of ANDX’s outstanding senior notes were exchanged for an aggregate principal amount of approximately $3.06 billion new unsecured senior notes issued by MPLX in an exchange offer and natural gas pipelines; terminals with crude oil and refined products storage capacity; rail loading and offloading facilities; marine terminals including storage;consent solicitation undertaken by MPLX, leaving approximately $690 million aggregate principal of outstanding senior notes held by ANDX.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we did not issue any common units under our ATM Program. As of September 30, 2019, $1.7 billion of common units remain available for issuance through the ATM Program.
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bulk petroleum distribution facilities;RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

MPC’s board of directors has formed a trucking fleet;special committee to enhance its evaluation of potential value-creating options for its Midstream business. Among other aspects, the special committee will analyze the strategic fit of assets with MPC, the ability to realize full valuation credit for midstream earnings and natural gas processingcash flow, balance sheet impacts including liquidity and fractionation complexes. The assets are locatedcredit ratings, transaction tax impacts, separation costs, and overall complexity.
On October 15, 2019, MPLX borrowed the remaining $500 million in term loan capacity under the westernTerm Loan Agreement. On the same day, MPLX paid off $500 million of outstanding ANDX 5.5 percent unsecured senior notes due 2019 and inland regionsrelated accrued interest of the United States.

$13.75 million
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Our management uses a variety of financial and operating metrics to analyze our performance. These metrics are significant factors in assessing our operating results and profitability and include the non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted EBITDA and DCF. The amount of Adjusted EBITDA and DCF generated is considered by the board of directors of our general partner in approving MPLX’s cash distributions.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income adjusted for: (i) depreciation and amortization; (ii) provision/(benefit) for income taxes; (iii) amortization of deferred financing costs; (iv) extinguishment of debt; (v) non-cash equity-based compensation; (vi) impairment expense; (vii) net interest and other financial costs; (viii) income/(loss) from equity method investments; (ix) distributions and adjustments related to equity method investments; (x) unrealized derivative gains/(losses); (xi) acquisition costs; (xii) noncontrolling interest; and (xiii) other adjustments as deemed necessary. We also use DCF, which we define as Adjusted EBITDA adjusted for: (i) deferred revenue impacts; (ii) net interest and other financial costs; (iii) maintenance capital expenditures; (iv) equity method investment capital expenditures paid out; and (v) other non-cash items. MPLX makes a distinction between realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.

We believe that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and DCF provides useful information to investors in assessing our financial condition and results of operations. The GAAP measures most directly comparable to Adjusted EBITDA and DCF are net income and net cash provided by operating activities. Adjusted EBITDA and DCF should not be considered alternatives to GAAP net income or net cash provided by operating activities. Adjusted EBITDA and DCF have important limitations as analytical tools because they exclude some but not all items that affect net income and net cash provided by operating activities or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and DCF should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Additionally, because Adjusted EBITDA and DCF may be defined differently by other companies in our industry, our definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and DCF may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, thereby diminishing their utility. For a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and DCF to their most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, see Results of Operations.

Management also utilizes Segment Adjusted EBITDA in evaluating the financial performance of our segments. The use of this measures allows investors to understand how management evaluates financial performance to make operating decisions and allocate resources.

COMPARABILITY OF OUR FINANCIAL RESULTS

Our acquisitions have impacted comparability of our financial results (see Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following tables and discussion is a summary of our results of operations for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, including a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and DCF from “Net income” and “Net cash provided by operating activities,” the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2019 2018 Variance 2019 2018 Variance2019 2018 Variance 2019 2018 Variance
Total revenues and other income$1,629
 $1,578
 $51
 $3,275
 $2,998
 $277
$2,280
 $1,712
 $568
 $6,725
 $4,710
 $2,015
Costs and expenses:                      
Cost of revenues (excludes items below)233
 233
 
 443
 439
 4
407
 241
 166
 1,099
 680
 419
Purchased product costs166
 204
 (38) 360
 391
 (31)129
 241
 (112) 489
 632
 (143)
Rental cost of sales28
 33
 (5) 65
 62
 3
37
 32
 5
 103
 94
 9
Rental cost of sales - related parties2
 
 2
 5
 1
 4
45
 1
 44
 124
 2
 122
Purchases - related parties239
 223
 16
 451
 400
 51
303
 228
 75
 894
 628
 266
Depreciation and amortization214
 188
 26
 425
 364
 61
302
 201
 101
 916
 565
 351
General and administrative expenses69
 72
 (3) 151
 141
 10
102
 76
 26
 293
 217
 76
Other taxes19
 17
 2
 38
 35
 3
29
 20
 9
 84
 55
 29
Total costs and expenses970
 970
 
 1,938
 1,833
 105
1,354
 1,040
 314
 4,002
 2,873
 1,129
Income from operations659
 608
 51
 1,337
 1,165
 172
926
 672
 254
 2,723
 1,837
 886
Related party interest and other financial costs1
 1
 
 2
 2
 
5
 2
 3
 8
 4
 4
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized156
 135
 21
 312
 247
 65
212
 134
 78
 640
 381
 259
Other financial costs13
 15
 (2) 27
 32
 (5)16
 17
 (1) 38
 49
 (11)
Income before income taxes489
 457
 32
 996
 884
 112
693
 519
 174
 2,037
 1,403
 634
(Benefit)/provision for income taxes1
 1
 
 (1) 5
 (6)
Provision for income taxes4
 3
 1
 2
 8
 (6)
Net income488
 456
 32
 997
 879
 118
689
 516
 173
 2,035
 1,395
 640
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests6
 3
 3
 12
 5
 7
8
 6
 2
 20
 11
 9
Less: Net income attributable to Predecessor52
 
 52
 401
 
 401
Net income attributable to MPLX LP482
 453
 29
 985
 874
 111
629
 510
 119
 1,614
 1,384
 230
                      
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP(1)
920
 867
 53
 1,850
 1,627
 223
DCF(1)
741
 695
 46
 1,498
 1,314
 184
DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders(1)
$699
 $675
 $24
 $1,436
 $1,278
 $158
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP (excluding Predecessor results)(1)
1,165
 937
 228
 3,015
 2,564
 451
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP (including Predecessor results)(2)
1,273
 N/A
 N/A
 3,785
 N/A
 N/A
DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders (including Predecessor results)(2)
$997
 $747
 $250
 $2,963
 $2,025
 $938
(1) Non-GAAP financial measure. See the following tables for reconciliations
(1)Non-GAAP measure. See reconciliation below to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Excludes adjusted EBITDA and DCF adjustments attributable to Predecessor.
(2)Non-GAAP measure. See reconciliation below to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Includes adjusted EBITDA and DCF adjustments attributable to Predecessor.



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(In millions)2019 2018 Variance 2019 2018 Variance2019 2018 Variance 2019 2018 Variance
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP and DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders from Net income:                      
Net income$488
 $456
 $32
 $997
 $879
 $118
$689
 $516
 $173
 $2,035
 $1,395
 $640
Provision for income taxes1
 1
 
 (1) 5
 (6)4
 3
 1
 2
 8
 (6)
Amortization of deferred financing costs13
 15
 (2) 26
 31
 (5)10
 14
 (4) 29
 45
 (16)
Net interest and other financial costs157
 136
 21
 315
 250
 65
223
 139
 84
 657
 389
 268
Income from operations659
 608
 51
 1,337
 1,165
 172
926
 672
 254
 2,723
 1,837
 886
Depreciation and amortization214
 188
 26
 425
 364
 61
302
 201
 101
 916
 565
 351
Non-cash equity-based compensation3
 5
 (2) 9
 9
 
5
 6
 (1) 17
 15
 2
Income from equity method investments(73) (50) (23) (143) (111) (32)(95) (64) (31) (255) (175) (80)
Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments120
 112
 8
 228
 202
 26
145
 112
 33
 399
 314
 85
Unrealized derivative losses/(gains)(1)

 8
 (8) 4
 1
 3
Unrealized derivative (gains)/losses(1)
(11) 17
 (28) (7) 18
 (25)
Acquisition costs4
 
 4
 4
 3
 1
9
 
 9
 14
 3
 11
Other1
 
 1
 1
 
 1
Adjusted EBITDA927
 871
 56
 1,864
 1,633
 231
1,282
 944
 338
 3,808
 2,577
 1,231
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests(7) (4) (3) (14) (6) (8)(9) (7) (2) (23) (13) (10)
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP(2)
920
 867
 53
 1,850
 1,627
 223
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Predecessor(2)
(108) 
 (108) (770) 
 (770)
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP(3)
1,165
 937
 228
 3,015
 2,564
 451
Deferred revenue impacts9
 2
 7
 17
 11
 6
36
 13
 23
 67
 24
 43
Net interest and other financial costs(157) (136) (21) (315) (250) (65)(223) (139) (84) (657) (389) (268)
Maintenance capital expenditures(34) (33) (1) (53) (58) 5
(75) (40) (35) (174) (98) (76)
Maintenance capital expenditures reimbursements18
 
 18
 34
 
 34
Equity method investment capital expenditures paid out(5) (5) 
 (9) (16) 7
(8) (6) (2) (16) (22) 6
Other8
 
 8
 8
 
 8
6
 1
 5
 16
 1
 15
Portion of DCF adjustments attributable to Predecessor(2)
27
 
 27
 159
 
 159
DCF741
 695
 46
 1,498
 1,314
 184
946
 766
 180
 2,444
 2,080
 364
Preferred unit distributions(42) (20) (22) (62) (36) (26)(30) (19) (11) (92) (55) (37)
DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders699
 675
 24
 1,436
 1,278
 158
916
 747
 169
 2,352
 2,025
 327
Series B preferred unit distributions21
 
 21
 21
 
 21
Adjusted DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders$720
 $675
 $45
 $1,457
 $1,278
 $179
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Predecessor108
 
 108
 770
 
 770
Portion of DCF adjustments attributable to Predecessor(27) 
 (27) (159) 
 (159)
DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders (including Predecessor results)$997

$747

$250

$2,963

$2,025

$938
(1) MPLX makes a distinction between realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.
(2) The adjusted EBITDA and DCF adjustments related to Predecessor are excluded from adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP and DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders prior to the acquisition date.
(3) For the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the L&S and G&P segments made up $569$766 million and $351$399 million of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP, respectively. For the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018, the L&S and G&P segments made up $526$547 million and $341$390 million of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP, respectively. For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the L&S and G&P segments made up $1,128$1,895 million and $722$1,120 million of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, the L&S and G&P segments made up $963 million and $664 million of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP, respectively.



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nine months ended September 30, 2018, the L&S and G&P segments made up $1,510 million and $1,054 million of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP, respectively.
Six Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2019 2018 Variance2019 2018 Variance
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP and DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders from Net cash provided by operating activities:          
Net cash provided by operating activities$1,452
 $1,290
 $162
$2,990
 $2,027
 $963
Changes in working capital items62
 33
 29
134
 78
 56
All other, net4
 14
 (10)(23) 5
 (28)
Non-cash equity-based compensation9
 9
 
17
 15
 2
Net (loss)/gain on disposal of assets4
 
 4
Net gain/(loss) on disposal of assets3
 (1) 4
Net interest and other financial costs315
 250
 65
657
 389
 268
Current income taxes1
 
 1
1
 1
 
Asset retirement expenditures1
 5
 (4)1
 7
 (6)
Unrealized derivative losses/(gains)(1)
4
 1
 3
Unrealized derivative (gains)/losses(1)
(7) 18
 (25)
Acquisition costs4
 3
 1
14
 3
 11
Other adjustments to equity method investment distributions8
 27
 (19)20
 35
 (15)
Other
 1
 (1)1
 
 1
Adjusted EBITDA1,864
 1,633
 231
3,808
 2,577
 1,231
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests(14) (6) (8)(23) (13) (10)
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP(2)
1,850
 1,627
 223
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Predecessor(2)
(770) 
 (770)
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP(3)
3,015
 2,564
 451
Deferred revenue impacts17
 11
 6
67
 24
 43
Net interest and other financial costs(315) (250) (65)(657) (389) (268)
Maintenance capital expenditures(53) (58) 5
(174) (98) (76)
Maintenance capital expenditures reimbursements34
 
 34
Equity method investment capital expenditures paid out(9) (16) 7
(16) (22) 6
Other8
 
 8
16
 1
 15
Portion of DCF adjustments attributable to Predecessor(2)
159
 
 159
DCF1,498
 1,314
 184
2,444
 2,080
 364
Preferred unit distributions(62) (36) (26)(92) (55) (37)
DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders1,436
 1,278
 158
2,352
 2,025
 327
Series B preferred unit distributions21
 
 21
Adjusted DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders$1,457
 $1,278
 $179
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Predecessor770
 
 770
Portion of DCF adjustments attributable to Predecessor(159) 
 (159)
DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders (including Predecessor results)$2,963
 $2,025
 $938
(1) MPLX makes a distinction between realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.
(2) The adjusted EBITDA and DCF adjustments related to Predecessor are excluded from adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP and DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders prior to the acquisition date.
(3) For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the L&S and G&P segments made up $1,128$1,895 million and $722$1,120 million of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP, respectively. For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018, the L&S and G&P segments made up $963$1,510 million and $664$1,054 million of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP, respectively.

Three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 compared to three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018

Total revenues and other income increased $51$568 million in the secondthird quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This variance2018, of which $611 million was due mainly to the Merger. There was also increased volumes and prices for pipeline transportation, terminals and marine of approximately $41 million. Equity$38 million as well as an increase in equity method investments provided aof $23 million increase which was mainly attributable toincreased volumes in the Sherwood Midstream, MarEn Bakken Company, LLC, Utica EMG,Sherwood Midstream, Jefferson Dry Gas, Lincoln Pipeline

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LLC, and the Explorer Pipeline Company joint ventures.Utica EMG. G&P volumes in the Marcellus and Southwest also contributed to the increase in revenues of approximately $74$55 million.These increases were offset by lower revenues in the G&P segment due to lower prices in the Marcellus, Southern Appalachia and Southwest of approximately $100$151 million as well as by a decrease in the Delaware Basin Residue, LLC and LOOPLOCAP LLC joint ventures. The remainder of the increase relates to increased fees from Refining Logistics and Fuels Distribution, the Mt. Airy acquisition, the Robinson Butane Cavern and the recognition of revenue related to volume deficiencies.

Cost of Revenues increased $166 million in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, of which $152 million was due to the Merger. The remaining variance was primarily due to increased costs to operate new and expanded assets such as the Mt. Airy Terminal, the expanded Ozark pipeline, additional marine vessels, and the completed Robinson Butane cavern, as well as increased other miscellaneous expenses.

Purchased product costs decreased $38$112 million in the secondthird quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This variance was primarily due to lower prices of $70$98 million in the Southwest and Southern Appalachia, partially offset by higher volumes of $40$13 million in the Southwest.same regions. In addition, there was a decrease of $27 million in unrealized losses associated with derivatives which was driven by higheran unrealized lossesgain in 20182019 as a result of an increasing fractionation spread during the period.changes in commodity prices.

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PurchasesSales - related parties increased $16$44 million in the secondthird quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This variance is2018 primarily due to increasesthe Merger, the acquisition of the Mt. Airy Terminal and to operate the new butane cavern.

Purchases - related parties increased $75 million in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, of which $63 million was due to the Merger. The remainder of the change was due to increased employee-related costs.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $26$101 million in the secondthird quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This2018, of which $88 million was due to the Merger. The remaining variance was primarily due to the acquisitionsacquisition of the Mt. Airy Terminal and additions to in-service property, plant and equipment throughout 2018 and the first sixnine months of 2019, as well asslightly offset by write-downs of equipment no longer in use.use in the prior year.

General and Administrative expenses increased $26 million in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, which was due to the Merger, including $9 million of transaction related costs.

Net interest expense and other financial costs increased $19$80 million in the secondthird quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. The increase is mainly due to increased interest and financing costs related to the new senior notes.notes issued in the fourth quarter of 2018, interest on the new variable rate notes and term loan issued in the third quarter of 2019, and inclusion of the exchange notes during the full year 2019 but not 2018.

SixNine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 compared to sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018

Total revenues and other income increased $277$2,015 million in the first sixnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This2018, of which $1,791 million was due to the Merger. The remaining variance was due mainly to a $110$114 million increase from the acquisition of Refining Logistics and Fuels Distribution and its annual fee escalation as well as increased volumes and prices for pipeline transportation, terminals and marine of $82$122 million. We also experienced higher revenues from G&P volume growth in the Marcellus and Southwest of approximately $180$255 million offset by decreased pricing on product sales of approximately $156$311 million in the Marcellus, Southern Appalachia and Southwest. Equity method investments provided a $32$50 million increase which was mainly attributable to increased volumes in the MarEn Bakken Company, LLC, Sherwood Midstream, Jefferson Dry Gas, Lincoln Pipeline LLC, and Utica EMG. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in the Explorer Pipeline Co., Delaware Basin Residue, LLC, and LOCAP LLC and LOOP LLC joint ventures. The remainder of theThere were also increase relatesrelated to the Mt. Airy acquisition, the Robinson Butane Cavern and the recognition of revenue related to volume deficiencies.deficiencies of $30 million in total. The remainder of the difference is due to lower cost reimbursements in the Marcellus.

Cost of Revenues increased $419 million in the first nine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, of which $400 million is due to the Merger. The remaining variance was primarily due to increased costs to operate new and expanded assets such as the Mt. Airy Terminal, the expanded Ozark pipeline, additional marine vessels, and the completed Robinson Butane cavern.

Purchased product costs decreased $31$143 million in the first sixnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This was primarily due to lower prices of $112$216 million in the Southwest and Southern Appalachia as well as a decrease in unrealized derivative losses which was driven an unrealized gain in 2019 as a result of changes in commodity prices. These decreases were partially offset by higher volumes of $79$98 million in the Southwest in addition to a slight increase in unrealized derivative losses.and Southern Appalachia.

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Rental Cost of Sales increased $51$9 million in the first sixnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018.2018 due to the acquisition of the Mt. Airy Terminal and to operate the new butane cavern.

Rental Cost of Sales - related parties increased $122 million in the first nine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, of which $116 million is due to the Merger.

Purchases-related parties increased $266 million in the first nine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, of which $204 million was due to the Merger. The remaining increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Refining Logistics and Fuels Distribution with a portion also being attributableas well as to increases in employee-related costs.costs

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $61$351 million in the first sixnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This2018, of which $277 million was due to the Merger. The remaining variance was primarily due to the acquisitions of Refining Logistics and the Mt. Airy Terminal,Terminal; additions to in-service property, plant and equipment throughout 2018 and the first sixnine months of 2019, as well as2019; slightly offset by write-downs of equipment no longer in use.use in the prior year.

General and administrative expenses increased $10$76 million in the first sixnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This2018, of which $65 million was due to the Merger, including $14 million of acquisitions costs related to the Merger. The remaining variance was primarily due to the acquisition of Refining Logistics and Fuels Distribution and other employee-related costs.

Other taxes increased $29 million in the first nine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, primarily due to the Merger.

Net interest expense and other financial costs increased $60$252 million in the first sixnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. The increase is primarily due to increased interest and financing costs related to the new senior notes.notes issued in the fourth quarter of 2018, interest on the new variable rate notes and term loan issued in the third quarter of 2019 and inclusion of the exchange notes during the full year 2019 but not 2018.

SEGMENT RESULTS

We classify our business in the following reportable segments: L&S and G&P. Segment Adjusted EBITDA represents Adjusted EBITDA attributable to the reportable segments. Amounts included in net income and excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA include: (i) depreciation and amortization; (ii) provision/(benefit) for income taxes; (iii) amortization of deferred financing costs; (iv) extinguishment of debt; (v) non-cash equity-based compensation; (vi) impairment expense; (vii) net interest and other financial costs; (viii) income/(loss) from equity method investments; (ix) distributions and adjustments related to equity method investments; (x) unrealized derivative gains/(losses); (xi) acquisition costs; (xii) noncontrolling interests; and (xiii) other adjustments as deemed necessary. These items are either: (i) believed to be non-recurring in nature; (ii) not believed to be allocable or controlled by the segment; or (iii) are not tied to the operational performance of the segment.

The tables below present information about
L&S Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the reported segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

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Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2019
2018
Variance
2019
2018
Variance2019
2018
Variance
2019
2018
Variance
Service revenue$653

$581

$72

$1,265

$1,080

$185
$976

$602

$374

$2,787

$1,682

$1,105
Rental income164

190

(26)
363

335

28
304

191

113

935

526

409
Product related revenue4

3

1

7

5

2
22

5

17

57

10

47
Income from equity method investments47

36

11

88

80

8
60

43

17

159

123

36
Other income17

12

5

28

24

4
17

12

5

45

36

9
Total segment revenues and other income885

822

63

1,751

1,524

227
1,379

853

526

3,983

2,377

1,606
Cost of revenues102

103

(1)
197

190

7
262

92

170

707

282

425
Purchases - related parties190

181

9

360

319

41
216

182

34

633

501

132
Depreciation and amortization70

61

9

140

109

31
113

62

51

373

171

202
General and administrative expenses29

35

(6)
72

70

2
59

38

21

152

108

44
Other taxes8

8



16

17

(1)16

11

5

43

28

15
Segment income from operations486

434

52

966

819

147
713

468

245

2,075

1,287

788
Depreciation and amortization70

61

9

140

109

31
113

62

51

373

171

202
Income from equity method investments(47)
(36)
(11)
(88)
(80)
(8)(60)
(43)
(17)
(159)
(123)
(36)
Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments55

64

(9)
101

107

(6)70

57

13

184

164

20
Acquisition costs4



4

4

3

1
9



9

14

3

11
Non-cash equity-based compensation1

3

(2)
5

5


3

3



10

8

2
Other1
 
 1
 1
 
 1
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Predecessor(83)


(83)
(603)


(603)
Segment adjusted EBITDA(1)
569

526

43

1,128

963

165
766

547

219

1,895

1,510

385

Maintenance capital expenditures$19

$25

$(6)
$32

$47

$(15)$57

$31

$26

$128

$78

$50
(1) See the Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP and DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders from Net income table for the reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

Three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 compared to three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018

Service revenue increased $72$374 million in the secondthird quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This was primarily due to $13the Merger which increased service revenue by $300 million. The remaining variance was primarily due to a $30 million of revenue from increasedincrease in transportation volumes and prices, partially attributable to the completion of the Ozark expansion; $14 million of revenue from increased transportation prices; $4$2 million from increased fees from Refining Logistics and Fuels Distribution; $7 million from increased terminal throughput; $3$1 million from additional storage capacity; a $7$6 million increase from additional marine vessels; and a $27$30 million increase in service revenue with a corresponding decrease to rental income due to a change in marine lease classification. These increases were offset byincome classification, and a $2$3 million decreaseincrease in the recognition of revenue related torecognized from volume deficiencies.deficiency payments.

Rental income decreased $26increased $113 million in the secondthird quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This2018, of which $134 million was due to the Merger. The remaining variance was primarily due to a $27$30 million decrease to rental income with a corresponding increase to service revenue due to a change in marine lease classification and a $7 million decrease due to the accelerationincome classification. There was also an increase of straight-line rent, both due to a change in lease classification. These decreases were partially offset by an additional $7 million from the acquisition of the Mt. Airy Terminal.Terminal and an increase of $2 million from the annual Refining Logistics fee escalation.

Income from Equity method investmentsProduct related revenue increased $11$17 million in the secondthird quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, which was due to the Merger.

Income from Equity method investments increased $17 million in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, of which $10 million was due to the Merger. The remaining variance was primarily due to increased income from MarEn Bakken, Explorer, and Lincoln, primarily due to increased throughput volumes, slightly offset by decreased income from LOCAP primarily due to lower throughput volumes.

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Cost of Revenues increased $9$170 million in the secondthird quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This2018, of which $148 million was due to the Merger. The remaining variance was primarily due to increased employee-related charges.costs to operate new and expanded assets such as the Mt. Airy Terminal, the expanded Ozark pipeline, additional marine vessels, the completed Robinson Butane cavern, increased employee related costs and other miscellaneous expenses.

Depreciation and amortizationPurchases - related parties increased $9$34 million in the secondthird quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This2018, of which $25 million was due to the Merger, with the remainder of the variance being due to employee-related costs.

Depreciation and amortization increased $51 million in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, of which $42 million was due to the Merger. The remaining variance was primarily due to the acquisition of the Mt. Airy Terminal as well as additions to in-service property, plant and equipment throughout 2018 and the first sixnine months of 2019.

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SixNine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 compared to sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018

Service revenue increased $185$1,105 million in the first sixnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This2018, of which $848 million was due to the Merger. The remaining variance was primarily due to an additional $69$71 million of revenue due to the acquisition of Refining Logistics and Fuels Distribution as well as from the annual fee escalation; $50$83 million of revenue from increased transportation volumes and prices, partially attributable to the completion of the Ozark expansion; $8$4 million offrom increased revenue from increased transportation prices; $6volume deficiency credits; $7 million of revenue from additional storage capacity; $12$7 million from increased terminal throughput; $12$18 million from additional marine vessels,vessels; and a $27$57 million increase due to the reclassification of certain lease revenue from rental income to service revenue.

Rental income increased $28$409 million in the first sixnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This2018, of which $402 million was due to the Merger. The remaining variance was primarily due to an additional $41$43 million of revenue from the acquisition of Refining Logistics, $5 million from the completion of a new butane cavern, and $13$20 million from the acquisition of the Mt. Airy Terminal. These increases were offset by a $27$57 million decrease due to the reclassification of certain lease revenue from rental income to service revenue and by a $7 million decrease due to the acceleration of straight-line rent, both due to a change in lease classification.

Income from Equity method investmentsProduct related revenue increased 8$47 million in the first sixnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This increase2018, of which $46 million was due to the Merger.

Income from Equity method investments increased $36 million in the first nine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, of which $19 million was due to the Merger. The remaining variance was due to increased income from MarEn Bakken and Lincoln, primarily due to increased throughput volumes, offset by decreased income from LOCAP primarily due to lower throughput volumes and decreased income from Explorer primarily due to an upward adjustment to income in 2018 for a change in the corporate tax rate.

Cost of revenuesOther income increased $7$9 million in the first sixnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This2018, primarily related to a gain recognized on the sale of assets.

Cost of revenues increased $425 million in the first nine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, of which $396 million was due to the Merger. The remaining variance was primarily due to increased costs to operate new and expanded assets such as the Mt. Airy Terminal, the expanded Ozark pipeline, additional marine vessels, and the completed Robinson Butane cavern, partially offset by lower project spend due to the timing of projects.cavern.

Purchases - related parties increased $41$132 million in the first sixnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This2018, of which $83 million was due to the Merger. The remainder was primarily duerelated to the acquisition of Refining Logistics and Fuels Distribution as well asand increased employee-related costs.

Depreciation and amortization increased $31$202 million in the first sixnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This2018, of which $162 million was due to the Merger. The remaining variance was primarily due to the acquisitions of Refining Logistics and the Mt. Airy Terminal as well as additions to in-service property, plant and equipment throughout 2018 and the first sixnine months of 2019.

MPC Minimum Volume Commitments

During both the second quarter and first six months of 2019, MPC did not ship its minimum committed volumes on certain of our pipeline systems. As a result, for the first six months, MPC was obligated to make a $14 million deficiency payment, of which $4 million was paid in the second quarter of 2019. We record deficiency payments as“Current liabilities - related parties” on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. In the second quarter and first six months of 2019, we recognized revenue of $11 million and $27 million related to MPC’s volume deficiency credits, respectively. At June 30, 2019, the cumulative balance of “Current liabilities - related parties” on our Consolidated Balance Sheets related to volume deficiencies was $31 million. The following table presents the future expiration dates of the associated deferred revenue credits as of June 30, 2019:
(In millions) 
September 30, 2019$11
December 31, 201910
March 31, 20206
June 30, 20204
Total$31

We will recognize revenue for the deficiency payments in future periods at the earlier of when volumes are transported in excess of the minimum quarterly volume commitments, where it is probable the customer will not use the credit in future periods or upon expiration of the credits. Deficiency payments are included in the determination of DCF in the period in which a deficiency occurs.


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General and administrative expenses increased $44 million in the first nine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, which was primarily due to the Merger and included $14 million of acquisitions costs related to the Merger.

Other taxes increased by $15 million in the first nine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, primarily due to the Merger.

G&P Segment

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(1) Includes adjusted EBITDA attributable to Predecessor.

Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2019 2018
Variance
2019 2018 Variance2019 2018
Variance
2019 2018 Variance
Service revenue$415

$378

$37

$819

$732
 $87
$555

$422

$133

$1,627

$1,154
 $473
Rental income84

84



172

163
 9
88

88



260

251
 9
Product related revenue204

267

(63)
448

520
 (72)207

311

(104)
714

831
 (117)
Income from equity method investments26

14

12

55

31
 24
35

21

14

96

52
 44
Other income15

13

2

30

28
 2
16

17

(1)
45

45
 
Total segment revenues and other income744

756

(12)
1,524

1,474
 50
901

859

42

2,742

2,333
 409
Cost of revenues161

163

(2)
316

312
 4
227

182

45

619

494
 125
Purchased product costs166

204

(38)
360

391
 (31)129

241

(112)
489

632
 (143)
Purchases - related parties49

42

7

91

81
 10
87

46

41

261

127
 134
Depreciation and amortization144

127

17

285

255
 30
189

139

50

543

394
 149
General and administrative expenses40

37

3

79

71
 8
43

38

5

141

109
 32
Other taxes11

9

2

22

18
 4
13

9

4

41

27
 14
Segment income from operations173

174

(1)
371

346
 25
213

204

9

648

550
 98
Depreciation and amortization144

127

17

285

255
 30
189

139

50

543

394
 149
Income from equity method investments(26)
(14)
(12)
(55)
(31) (24)(35)
(21)
(14)
(96)
(52) (44)
Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments65

48

17

127

95
 32
75

55

20

215

150
 65
Unrealized derivative loss/(gain)(1)


8

(8)
4

1
 3
Unrealized derivative (gains)/losses(1)
(11)
17

(28)
(7)
18
 (25)
Non-cash equity-based compensation2

2



4

4
 
2

3

(1)
7

7
 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Predecessor(25) 
 (25) (167) 
 (167)
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests(7)
(4)
(3)
(14)
(6) (8)(9)
(7)
(2)
(23)
(13) (10)
Segment adjusted EBITDA(2)
351

341

10

722

664
 58
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(2)
399

390

9

1,120

1,054
 66










 









 
Maintenance capital expenditures$15

$8
 $7

$21

$11
 $10
$18

$9
 $9

$46

$20
 $26
(1) MPLX makes a distinction between realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.

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(2) See the Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP and DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders from Net income table for the reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

Three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 compared to three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018

Service revenue increased $37$133 million in the secondthird quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This was primarily due to the Merger which increased service revenue by $123 million. The remaining increase was due to higher fees from higher volumes in the Marcellus and Southwest.Southwest, partially offset by lower cost reimbursement revenue in the Marcellus.

Product related revenue decreased $63$104 million in the secondthird quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This was primarily due to lower prices in the Southwest, Southern Appalachia and Marcellus of approximately $100$151 million offset by $25 million of volume increases in the Southwest. A portion of the volume increase in the Southwest was offset by a volume decreaseand increased revenues due to downtime at the Javelina facility.Merger of $22 million.

Income from equity method investments increased $12$14 million in the secondthird quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This was primarily due to growth in the Sherwood Midstream joint venture due to additional plants coming online at the end of 2018, an increase in the Utica EMG joint venture as a result of assets written off in the prior period, and an increase in the Jefferson Dry Gas joint venture as a result of higher dry gas gathering volumes and assets placed in service and a small increase due to the Merger. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in the Delaware Basin Residue, LLC joint venture driven by unrealized derivative losses.


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revenues increased $45 million in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, which is attributable to the Merger.

Purchased product costs decreased $38$112 million in the secondthird quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This was primarily due to lower prices of $70$98 million in the Southwest and Southern Appalachia, partially offset by higher volumes of $40$13 million in the Southwest.same regions. In addition, there was a decrease of $27 million in unrealized losses associated with derivatives which was driven by higheran unrealized lossesgain in 20182019 as a result of an increasing fractionation spread during the period.changes in commodity prices.

Purchases - related parties increased $7$41 million in the secondthird quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This was primarily due2018, with the majority of the increase being attributable to increases in employee-relatedthe Merger of approximately $38 million. The remainder of the variance relates to increased employee related costs.

Depreciation and amortization increased $17$50 million in the secondthird quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This was primarily due2018, with the majority of the increase being attributable to the Merger of approximately $46 million. The remainder of the variance relates to additions to in-service property, plant and equipment throughout 2018 and the first sixnine month of 2019, as well as the write-downslightly offset by write-downs of equipment no longer in use.use in the prior year.

SixNine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 compared to sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018

Service revenue increased $87$473 million in the first halfnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. ThisThe increase was primarily due to higherthe Merger which increased service revenue by $375 million. Higher fees from higher volumes in the Marcellus and Southwest.Southwest, partially offset by lower cost reimbursement revenue in the Marcellus also increased service revenue.

Rental income increased $9 million in the first halfnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This was primarily due to fees from higher volumes in the Marcellus.

Product related revenue decreased $72$117 million in the first halfnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This was primarily due to lower prices in the Southwest, Southern Appalachia and Marcellus of $156$311 million offset by volume increases in the Southwest.Southwest of $114 million. A portion of the volume increase in the Southwest was offset by a volume decrease due to downtime at the Javelina facility. The overall decrease was offset by higher revenues as a result of the Merger which increased product related revenue by $88 million.

Income from equity method investments increased $24$44 million in the first halfnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This was primarily due to growth in the Sherwood Midstream joint venture due to additional plants coming online at the end of 2018, an increase in the Jefferson Dry Gas joint venture as a result of higher dry gas gathering volumes and assets placed in service, an increase in the Utica EMG joint venture as a result of assets written off in the prior period and income from three additional joint ventures acquired in the Merger which accounted for $11 million of the increase. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in the Delaware Basin Residue, LLC joint venture driven by unrealized derivative losses.


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Cost of revenues increased $125 million in the first nine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. The Merger increased costs by $122 million with the remaining increase being attributable to higher repairs and maintenance costs in the Southwest.

Purchased product costs decreased $31$143 million in the first halfnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This was primarily due to lower prices of $112$216 million in the Southwest and Southern Appalachia as well as a decrease in unrealized derivative losses which was driven by an unrealized gain in 2019 as a result of changes in commodity prices. These decreases were partially offset by higher volumes of $79$98 million in the Southwest in addition to a slight increase in unrealized derivative losses.and Southern Appalachia.

Purchases - related parties increased $10$134 million in the first halfnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This was primarily due to an increase of $121 million related to the Merger with a portion of the increase also being attributable to an increases in employee-related costs.

Depreciation and amortization increased $30$149 million in the first halfnine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. This was primarily dueThe Merger increased depreciation by $115 million with the remainder of the increase being attributable to additions to in-service property, plant and equipment throughout 2018 and the first sixnine months of 2019 as well as the write-downwhich was slightly offset by write-downs of equipment no longer in use.use in the prior year.

General and administrative expenses increased $32 million in the first nine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. The Merger increased general and administrative expenses by $20 million with the remainder of the increase being attributable to higher employee related costs.

Other taxes increased $14 million in the first nine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. The Merger increased other taxes by $9 million with the remainder of the increase being attributable to higher property taxes.

SEASONALITY

The volume of crude oil and refined products transported and stored utilizing our assets is directly affected by the level of supply and demand for crude oil and refined products in the markets served directly or indirectly by our assets. Many effects of seasonality on the L&S segment’s revenues will be mitigated through the use of our fee-based transportation and storage services agreements with MPC that include minimum volume commitments.

Our G&P segment can be affected by seasonal fluctuations in the demand for natural gas and NGLs and the related fluctuations in commodity prices caused by various factors such as changes in transportation and travel patterns and variations in weather patterns from yearfactors. We are able to year. However, we manage the seasonality impactabove impacts through the execution of our marketing strategy. We have access to up to 800 thousand barrels of propanestrategy and via our storage capacity in the Southern Appalachia region provided by an arrangement with a third party which provides us with flexibility to manage the seasonality impact.capabilities. Overall, our exposure to the seasonal fluctuations in the commodity markets is declining due to our growth in fee-based business.


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OPERATING DATA(1)
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Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
L&S              
Pipeline throughput (mbpd)              
Crude oil pipelines2,263
 2,229
 2,216
 2,119
3,367
 2,208
 3,240
 2,149
Product pipelines1,226
 1,164
 1,234
 1,110
1,859
 1,182
 1,875
 1,135
Total pipelines3,489
 3,393
 3,450
 3,229
5,226
 3,390
 5,115
 3,284
              
Average tariff rates ($ per barrel)(1)(2)
              
Crude oil pipelines$0.63
 $0.58
 $0.62
 $0.57
$0.97
 $0.60
 $0.94
 $0.58
Product pipelines0.84
 0.76
 0.82
 0.76
0.77
 0.86
 0.73
 0.80
Total pipelines$0.71
 $0.64
 $0.69
 $0.64
$0.90
 $0.69
 $0.86
 $0.66
              
Terminal throughput (mbpd)1,509
 1,485
 1,470
 1,465
3,292
 1,474
 3,267
 1,468
              
Marine Assets (number in operation)(2)(3)
              
Barges261
 256
 261
 256
264
 256
 264
 256
Towboats23
 20
 23
 20
23
 20
 23
 20


 Three Months Ended 
 June 30, 2019
 Three Months Ended 
 June 30, 2018
 
MPLX LP(3)
 
MPLX LP Operated(4)
 
MPLX LP(3)
 
MPLX LP Operated(4)
G&P       
Gathering Throughput (MMcf/d)       
Marcellus Operations1,266
 1,266
 1,147
 1,147
Utica Operations
 2,066
 
 1,654
Southwest Operations1,617
 1,617
 1,492
 1,494
Total gathering throughput2,883
 4,949
 2,639
 4,295
        
Natural Gas Processed (MMcf/d)       
Marcellus Operations4,216
 5,202
 3,716
 4,286
Utica Operations
 823
 
 876
Southwest Operations1,558
 1,558
 1,401
 1,401
Southern Appalachian Operations243
 243
 254
 254
Total natural gas processed6,017
 7,826
 5,371
 6,817
        
C2 + NGLs Fractionated (mbpd)       
Marcellus Operations(5)
440
 440
 362
 362
Utica Operations(5)

 40
 
 45
Southwest Operations3
 3
 19
 19
Southern Appalachian Operations(6)
12
 12
 13
 13
Total C2 + NGLs fractionated(7)
455
 495
 394
 439




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Six Months Ended 
 June 30, 2019
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30, 2018
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2019
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2018
MPLX LP(3)
 
MPLX LP Operated(4)
 
MPLX LP(3)
 
MPLX LP Operated(4)
MPLX LP(4)
 
MPLX LP Operated(5)
 
MPLX LP(4)
 
MPLX LP Operated(5)
G&P              
Gathering Throughput (MMcf/d)              
Marcellus Operations1,274
 1,274
 1,135
 1,135
1,271
 1,271
 1,201
 1,201
Utica Operations
 2,087
 
 1,612

 2,381
 
 1,936
Southwest Operations1,600
 1,600
 1,484
 1,486
1,653
 1,653
 1,599
 1,600
Bakken Operations149
 149
 
 
Rockies Operations627
 827
 
 
Total gathering throughput2,874
 4,961
 2,619
 4,233
3,700
 6,281
 2,800
 4,737
              
Natural Gas Processed (MMcf/d)              
Marcellus Operations4,185
 5,175
 3,656
 4,201
4,264
 5,300
 4,004
 4,609
Utica Operations
 820
 
 906

 866
 
 857
Southwest Operations1,578
 1,578
 1,364
 1,364
1,667
 1,667
 1,479
 1,479
Southern Appalachian Operations239
 239
 253
 253
254
 254
 226
 226
Bakken Operations149
 149
 
 
Rockies Operations568
 568
 
 
Total natural gas processed6,002
 7,812
 5,273
 6,724
6,902
 8,804
 5,709
 7,171
              
C2 + NGLs Fractionated (mbpd)              
Marcellus Operations(5)
430
 430
 357
 357
Utica Operations(5)

 43
 
 45
Marcellus Operations(6)
433
 433
 405
 405
Utica Operations(6)

 49
 
 49
Southwest Operations10
 10
 17
 17
19
 19
 20
 20
Southern Appalachian Operations(6)
12
 12
 13
 13
Total C2 + NGLs fractionated(7)
452
 495
 387
 432
Southern Appalachian Operations(7)
13
 13
 14
 14
Bakken Operations29
 29
 
 
Rockies Operations4
 4
 
 
Total C2 + NGLs fractionated(8)
498
 547
 439
 488

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 Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Pricing Information       
Natural Gas NYMEX HH ($ per MMBtu)$2.51
 $2.83
 $2.69
 $2.84
C2 + NGL Pricing ($ per gallon)(8)
$0.52
 $0.78
 $0.57
 $0.76
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2019
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2018
 
MPLX LP(4)
 
MPLX LP Operated(5)
 
MPLX LP(4)
 
MPLX LP Operated(5)
G&P       
Gathering Throughput (MMcf/d)       
Marcellus Operations1,273
 1,273
 1,157
 1,157
Utica Operations
 2,186
 
 1,722
Southwest Operations1,618
 1,618
 1,523
 1,524
Bakken Operations149
 149
 
 
Rockies Operations639
 835
 
 
Total gathering throughput3,679
 6,061
 2,680
 4,403
        
Natural Gas Processed (MMcf/d)       
Marcellus Operations4,211
 5,218
 3,775
 4,338
Utica Operations
 835
 
 889
Southwest Operations1,608
 1,608
 1,403
 1,403
Southern Appalachian Operations244
 244
 244
 244
Bakken Operations149
 149
 
 
Rockies Operations575
 575
 
 
Total natural gas processed6,787
 8,629
 5,422
 6,874
        
C2 + NGLs Fractionated (mbpd)       
Marcellus Operations(6)
431
 431
 374
 374
Utica Operations(6)

 45
 
 46
Southwest Operations13
 13
 18
 18
Southern Appalachian Operations(7)
12
 12
 13
 13
Bakken Operations22
 22
 
 
Rockies Operations4
 4
 
 
Total C2 + NGLs fractionated(8)
482
 527
 405
 451

 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Pricing Information       
Natural Gas NYMEX HH ($ per MMBtu)$2.33
 $2.86
 $2.57
 $2.85
C2 + NGL Pricing ($ per gallon)(9)
$0.44
 $0.90
 $0.53
 $0.81
(1) Operating data is inclusive of operating data for ANDX for all of 2019.
(2) Average tariff rates calculated using pipeline transportation revenues divided by pipeline throughput barrels.
(2)(3) Represents total at end of period.
(3)(4) This column represents operating data for entities that have been consolidated into the MPLX financial statements.
(4)(5) This column represents operating data for entities that have been consolidated into the MPLX financial statements as well as operating data for MPLX-operated equity method investments.
(5)(6) Hopedale is jointly owned by Ohio Fractionation and MarkWest Utica EMG. Ohio Fractionation is a subsidiary of MarkWest Liberty Midstream. MarkWest Liberty Midstream and MarkWest Utica EMG are entities that operate in the Marcellus and Utica regions, respectively. Marcellus Operations includes Ohio Fractionation’s portion utilized of the jointly owned Hopedale Fractionation Complex. Utica Operations includes MarkWest Utica EMG’s portion utilized of the jointly owned Hopedale Fractionation Complex. Additionally, Sherwood Midstream has the right to fractionation revenue and the obligation to pay expenses related to 40 mbpd of capacity in the Hopedale 3 and Hopedale 4 fractionators.
(6)(7) Includes NGLs fractionated for the Marcellus Operations and Utica Operations.
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(8) Purity ethane makes up approximately 195182 mbpd and 176198 mbpd of total MPLX Operated, fractionated products for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and approximately 192189 mbpd and 176183 mbpd of total fractionated products for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Purity ethane makes up approximately 189172 mbpd and 161183 mbpd of total MPLX LP consolidated, fractionated products for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and approximately 183179 mbpd and 162169 mbpd of total fractionated products for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(8)(9) C2 + NGL pricing based on Mont Belvieu prices assuming an NGL barrel of approximately 35 percent ethane, 35 percent propane, six percent Iso-Butane, 12 percent normal butane and 12 percent natural gasoline.


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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash Flows

Our cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash was $7$41 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and $76$85 million at December 31, 2018. The change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash was due to the factors discussed below. Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, investing activities and financing activities were as follows:
Six Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2019 20182019 2018
Net cash provided by (used in):      
Operating activities$1,452
 $1,290
$2,990
 $2,027
Investing activities(1,175) (954)(2,189) (2,027)
Financing activities(346) (336)(845) 30
Total$(69) $
$(44) $30

Net cash provided by operating activities increased $162$963 million in the first sixnine months of 2019 compared to the first sixnine months of 2018, primarily due to the increase in net income period over period which was most impacted by the inclusion of Refining LogisticsMerger which is included for all nine months in 2019 and Fuels Distributionnot in 2018. Net income related to the Merger was approximately $539 million. Other less significant impacts include adjustments for the full six months of 2019 compareddepreciation and amortization, adjustments related to only five months being included in the first six months of 2018. Changesequity method investments and adjustments for changes in working capital and increased distributions from equity method investments made upitems which were also impacted by the majority of the remainder of the change.previously mentioned acquisitions.

Net cash used in investing activities increased $221$162 million in the first sixnine months of 2019 compared to the first sixnine months of 2018, primarily due to spending related to the capital budget as well as increased investments in equity method investments.investments, offset by a decrease in cash used for acquisitions (related to the Mt. Airy acquisition in 2018).

Financing activities were a $346an $845 million use of cash in the first sixnine months of 2019 compared to a $336$30 million usesource of cash in the first sixnine months of 2018. The use of cash for the first sixnine months of 2019 was primarily due to distributions of $1,038$1,731 million to common unitholders, distributions of $40$61 million to Series A preferred unitholders, and distributions of $12$21 million to Series B preferred unitholders, distributions of $20 million to noncontrolling interests, Predecessor distributions of $502 million, repayment of $1,245 million under credit facilities and debt issuance costs of $20 million. These uses of cash were offset by net borrowings of $44$125 million on the MPC Loan Agreement, net borrowings of $615$500 million on the revolving credit facility,term loan, $2,000 million of borrowings related to the floating rate senior notes and $94 million and $52 million in contributions from noncontrolling interests.interests and MPC, respectively.


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Debt and Liquidity Overview

Our outstanding borrowings at JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consist of the following:
(In millions)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
MPLX LP:      
Bank revolving credit facility due 2022$615
 $
Bank revolving credit facility due 2024
 
Term loan facility due 2021500
 
Floating rate senior notes due September 20211,000
 
Floating rate senior notes due September 20221,000
 
6.250% senior notes due October 2022266
 
3.500% senior notes due December 2022486
 
3.375% senior notes due March 2023500
 500
500
 500
4.500% senior notes due July 2023989
 989
989
 989
6.375% senior notes due May 2024381
 
4.875% senior notes due December 20241,149
 1,149
1,149
 1,149
5.250% senior notes due January 2025708
 
4.000% senior notes due February 2025500
 500
500
 500
4.875% senior notes due June 20251,189
 1,189
1,189
 1,189
4.125% senior notes due March 20271,250
 1,250
1,250
 1,250
4.250% senior notes due December 2027732
 
4.000% senior notes due March 20281,250
 1,250
1,250
 1,250
4.800% senior notes due February 2029750
 750
750
 750
4.500% senior notes due April 20381,750
 1,750
1,750
 1,750
5.200% senior notes due March 20471,000
 1,000
1,000
 1,000
5.200% senior notes due December 2047487
 
4.700% senior notes due April 20481,500
 1,500
1,500
 1,500
5.500% senior notes due February 20491,500
 1,500
1,500
 1,500
4.900% senior notes due April 2058500
 500
500
 500
Consolidated subsidiaries:      
MarkWest - 4.500% - 4.875% senior notes, due 2023-202523
 23
23
 23
ANDX - 3.500% - 6.375% senior notes, due 2019-2047690
 3,750
ANDX credit facilities
 1,245
Financing lease obligations8
 6
20
 21
Total14,473
 13,856
20,120
 18,866
Unamortized debt issuance costs(95) (97)(109) (97)
Unamortized discount(342) (366)
Unamortized discount/premium(311) (334)
Amounts due within one year(6) (1)(510) (513)
Total long-term debt due after one year$14,030
 $13,392
$19,190
 $17,922

Term Loan Agreement

On September 26, 2019, MPLX entered into a Term Loan Agreement which provides for a committed term loan facility for up to an aggregate of $1 billion available to be drawn in up to four separate borrowings, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain customary conditions. If not fully utilized, the term loan commitments expire 90 days after September 26, 2019. Borrowings under the Term Loan Agreement bear interest, at MPLX’s election, at either (i) the Adjusted LIBO Rate (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement) plus a margin ranging from 75.0 basis points to 100.0 basis points per annum, depending on MPLX’s credit ratings, or (ii) the Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement). The proceeds from borrowings under the Term Loan Agreement were used to fund the repayment of MPLX’s existing indebtedness and/or for general business purposes. Amounts borrowed under the Term Loan Agreement will be due and payable on September 26, 2021.


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The Term Loan Agreement contains representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default that we consider to be customary for an agreement of this type and are substantially similar to those contained in the MPLX Credit Agreement, including a covenant that requires MPLX’s ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA (as both terms are defined in the Term Loan Agreement) for the four prior fiscal quarters not to exceed 5.0 to 1.0 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter (or during the six-month period following certain acquisitions, 5.5 to 1.0). Consolidated EBITDA is subject to adjustments for certain acquisitions completed and capital projects undertaken during the relevant period.

Floating Rate Senior Notes

On September 9, 2019, MPLX issued $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of floating rate senior notes in a public offering, consisting of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of notes due September 2021 and $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of notes due September 2022 (collectively, the “Floating Rate Senior Notes”). The Floating Rate Senior Notes were offered at a price to the public of 100 percent of par. The proceeds were used to repay MPLX’s existing indebtedness and/or for general business purposes. Interest on the Floating Rate Senior Notes is payable quarterly in March, June, September and December, commencing on December 9, 2019. The interest rate applicable to the floating rate senior notes due September 2021 is LIBOR plus 0.9 percent per annum. The interest rate applicable to the floating rate senior notes due September 2022 is LIBOR plus 1.1 percent per annum.

Fixed Rate Senior Notes

In connection with the Merger, MPLX assumed ANDX’s outstanding senior notes which had an aggregate principal amount of $3.75 billion, interest rates ranging from 3.5 percent to 6.375 percent and maturity dates ranging from 2019 to 2047. On September 23, 2019, approximately $3.06 billion aggregate principal amount of ANDX’s outstanding senior notes were exchanged for an aggregate principal amount of approximately $3.06 billion new unsecured senior notes (the “Exchange Notes”) issued by MPLX in an exchange offer and consent solicitation undertaken by MPLX, leaving approximately $690 million aggregate principal of outstanding senior notes held by ANDX. Of this, $500 million is related to 5.5 percent unsecured senior notes due 2019. The principal amount of $500 million and accrued interest of $13.75 million was paid on October 15, 2019 using proceeds from the Floating Rate Senior Notes and borrowings under the Term Loan Agreement discussed above and includes interest through the payoff date.

The Exchange Notes consist of $266 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.25 percent unsecured senior notes due October 2022, $486 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.5 percent unsecured senior notes due December 2022, $381 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.375 percent unsecured senior notes due May 2024, $708 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.25 percent unsecured senior notes due January 2025, $732 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.25 percent unsecured senior notes due December 2027 and $487 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.2 percent unsecured senior notes due December 2047. Interest on each series of Exchange Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears according to the table below.

Senior NotesInterest payable semi-annually in arrears
6.250% senior notes due October 2022
April 15th and October 15th
3.500% senior notes due December 2022
June 1st and December 1st
6.375% senior notes due May 2024
May 1st and November 1st
5.250% senior notes due January 2025
January 15th and July 15th
4.250% senior notes due December 2027
June 1st and December 1st
5.200% senior notes due December 2047
June 1st and December 1st

Credit Agreement

Effective July 30, 2019 in connection with the closing of the Merger, MPLX amended and restated the MPLX Credit Agreement to, among other things, increase its borrowing capacity to up to $3.5 billion and extend its term to July 30, 2024. The MPLX Credit Agreement includes certain representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default that we consider usual and customary for an agreement of its type and that could, among other things, limit our ability to pay distributions to our unitholders.type. The financial covenant requires us to maintain a ratio of Consolidated Total Debt as of the end of each fiscal quarter to Consolidated EBITDA (both as defined in the MPLX Credit Agreement) for the prior four fiscal quarters of no greater than 5.0 to 1.0 (or 5.5 to 1.0 for up to two fiscal quarters following certain acquisitions). Consolidated EBITDA is subject to adjustments for certain acquisitions completed and capital projects undertaken during the relevant period. Other covenants restrict us and/or certain of our subsidiaries from incurring debt, creating liens on our assets and entering into transactions with affiliates. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, we were in compliance

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with this financial covenant with a ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA of 3.703.80 to 1.0, as well as other covenants contained in the MPLX Credit Agreement. As disclosed in Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the adoption of the lease accounting standards update resulted in the recognition of a significant lease obligation. The MPLX Credit Agreement contains provisions under which the effects of the new accounting standard are not recognized for purposes of financial covenant calculations.

Effective July 30, 2019 inMPC Loan Agreement

In connection with the closing of the Merger, on July 31, 2019, MPLX and MPC Investment amended and restated the MPLX CreditMPC Loan Agreement to, among other things, increase itsthe borrowing capacity under the MPC Loan Agreement to up to $3.5$1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of all loans outstanding at any one time. The entire unpaid principal amount of the loan, together with all accrued and extend its termunpaid interest and other amounts (if any), shall become due and payable on July 31, 2024, provided that MPC Investment may demand payment of all or any portion of the outstanding principal amount of the loan, together with all accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts (if any), at any time prior to July 30,31, 2024.

Our intention is to maintain an investment grade credit profile. As of July 30,November 1, 2019, the credit ratings on our senior unsecured debt were at or above investment grade level as follows:
Rating Agency Rating
Moody’s Baa2 (stable(negative outlook)
Standard & Poor’s BBB (stable outlook)
Fitch BBB (stable outlook)


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The ratings reflect the respective views of the rating agencies. Although it is our intention to maintain a credit profile that supports an investment grade rating, there is no assurance that these ratings will continue for any given period of time. The ratings may be revised or withdrawn entirely by the rating agencies if, in their respective judgments, circumstances so warrant.

The MPLX Credit Agreement and senior notes do not contain credit rating triggers that would result in the acceleration of interest, principal or other payments solely in the event that our credit ratings are downgraded. However, any downgrades in the credit ratings of our senior unsecured debt ratings to below investment grade ratings would, among other things, increase the applicable interest rates and other fees payable under the MPLX Credit Agreement and the Term Loan Agreement and may limit our flexibility to obtain future financing.

Our liquidity totaled $2.6$5.4 billion at JuneSeptember 30, 2019 consisting of:
June 30, 2019September 30, 2019
(In millions)Total Capacity Outstanding Borrowings 
Available
Capacity
Total Capacity Outstanding Borrowings 
Available
Capacity
MPLX LP - bank revolving credit facility expiring 2022(1)
$2,250
 $(618) $1,632
Bank revolving credit facility due 2024(1)
$3,500
 $(3) $3,497
Term Loan Agreement1,000
 (500) 500
MPC Loan Agreement1,000
 (44) 956
1,500
 (125) 1,375
Total liquidity$3,250
 $(662) 2,588
$6,000
 $(628) 5,372
Cash and cash equivalents    7
    41
Total liquidity    $2,595
    $5,413
(1) Outstanding borrowings include $3 million in letters of credit outstanding under this facility.

We expect our ongoing sources of liquidity to include cash generated from operations borrowings under our loan agreement with MPC and borrowings under our revolving credit facilities.the MPC Loan Agreement and the MPLX Credit Agreement. We believe that cash generated from these sources will be sufficient to meet our short-term and long-term funding requirements, including working capital requirements, capital expenditure requirements, contractual obligations, and quarterly cash distributions. MPC manages our cash and cash equivalents on our behalf directly with third-party institutions as part of the treasury services that it provides to us under our omnibus agreement. From time to time, we may also consider utilizing other sources of liquidity, including the formation of joint ventures or sales of non-strategic assets.


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Equity and Preferred Units Overview

Common units

The table below summarizes the changes in the number of units outstanding through JuneSeptember 30, 2019:
(In units) 
Balance at December 31, 2018794,089,518
Unit-based compensation awards260,101287,019
Issuance of units in connection with the Merger262,829,592
Conversion of Series A Preferred Units1,148,330
Balance at JuneSeptember 30, 2019794,349,6191,058,354,459

In connection with the Merger on July 30, 2019, each common unit held by ANDX’s public unitholders was converted into the right to receive 1.135 MPLX common units while ANDX common units held by certain affiliates of MPC were converted into the right to receive 1.0328 MPLX common units. This resulted in the issuance of MPLX common units of approximately 102 million units to public unitholders and approximately 161 million units to MPC.

Unrelated to the Merger, during the quarter certain holders of our Series A preferred units exercised their rights to convert their Series A preferred units into common units. These impacts are reflected in the table above.

Series B Preferred Units

In connection with the Merger, we converted ANDX’s outstanding 600,000 units of 6.875 percent Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units representing limited partner interests of ANDX into preferred units of MPLX representing substantially equivalent limited partnership interests in MPLX (the “Series B preferred units”). The Series B preferred units are pari passu with the Series A preferred units with respect to distribution rights and rights upon liquidation. Distributions on the Series B preferred units are payable semi-annually in arrears on the 15th day, or the first business day thereafter, of February and August of each year through and including February 15, 2023. After February 15, 2023, the distribution will be made quarterly in arrears on the 15th day, or the first business day thereafter, of February, May, August and November of each year to holders of record as of the record date, which is generally the close of business on the first business day of the month of the applicable payment date.

ATM

MPLX expects the net proceeds, if any, from sales under our ATM Program will be used for general business purposes including repayment or refinancing of debt and funding for acquisitions, working capital requirements and capital expenditures. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, we issued no common units under our ATM program. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, $1.7 billion of common units remain available for issuance through the ATM Program.

Distributions

We intend to pay at least the minimum quarterly distribution of $0.2625 per unit per quarter, which equates to $209$278 million per quarter, or $834$1,111 million per year, based on the number of common units outstanding at JuneSeptember 30, 2019. On July 22,October 25, 2019, we announced the board of directors of our general partner had declared a distribution of $0.6675$0.6775 per unit that will be paid on AugustNovember 14, 2019 to unitholders of record on August 5,November 4, 2019. This represents an increase of $0.0100 per unit, or 1.5 percent, above the firstsecond quarter 2019 distribution of $0.6575$0.6675 per unit and an increase of 6.46.3 percent over the secondthird quarter 2018 distribution. This increase in the distribution is consistent with our intent to maintain an attractive distribution growth profile over an extended period of time. Although our partnership agreement requires that we distribute all of our available cash each quarter, we do not otherwise have a legal obligation to distribute any particular amount per common unit.

The allocation of total quarterly cash distributions to general and limited partners is as follows for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018. Our distributions are declared subsequent to quarter end; therefore, the following table represents total cash distributions applicable to the period in which the distributions were earned. The distribution on common unitsearned for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 includes the impact of the issuance of approximately 102 million units

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issued to public unitholders and approximately 161 million units issued to MPCdistributions being declared in connection with MPLX's acquisition of ANDX on July 30, 2019 while the Series B preferred units were issued as a result of the Merger, for which 600,000 ANDX preferred units were converted into 600,000 Series B preferred units of MPLX.October. Series B preferred unitholders are entitled to receive a fixed distribution of $68.75 per unit, per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15. Accordingly a cash distribution payment totaling $2115, or the first business day thereafter. Included in the table below is $10 million will be paid toof distributions earned by the Series B unitholders on August 15, 2019.preferred units for the three months ended September 30, 2019 assuming a distribution is declared by the Board of Directors.

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Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Distribution declared:              
Limited partner units - public$261
 $181
 $452
 $360
$266
 $185
 $718
 $545
Limited partner units - MPC(1)
431
 316
 763
 604
438
 322
 1,201
 926
Total GP & LP distribution declared692
 497
 1,215
 964
704
 507
 1,919
 1,471
Series A preferred units21
 20
 41
 36
20
 19
 61
 55
Series B preferred units21
 
 21
 
10
 
 31
 
Total distribution declared734
 517
 1,277
 1,000
734
 526
 2,011
 1,526
              
Cash distributions declared per limited partner common unit$0.6675
 $0.6275
 $1.3250
 $1.2450
$0.6775
 $0.6375
 $2.0025
 $1.8825
(1) The three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 amounts are net of $12.5 million and $25 million of waived distributions, respectively, with respect to units held by MPC and its affiliates.

Capital Expenditures

Our operations are capital intensive, requiring investments to expand, upgrade, enhance or maintain existing operations and to meet environmental and operational regulations. Our capital requirements consist of maintenance capital expenditures and growth capital expenditures. Examples of maintenance capital expenditures are those made to replace partially or fully depreciated assets, to maintain the existing operating capacity of our assets and to extend their useful lives, or other capital expenditures that are incurred in maintaining existing system volumes and related cash flows. In contrast, growth capital expenditures are those incurred for capital improvements that we expect will increase our operating capacity to increase volumes gathered, processed, transported or fractionated, decrease operating expenses within our facilities or increase operating income over the long term. Examples of growth capital expenditures include the acquisition of equipment or the construction costs associated with new well connections, and the development of additional pipeline, processing or storage capacity. In general, growth capital includes costs that are expected to generate additional or new cash flow for MPLX.

Our capital expenditures are shown in the table below:
Six Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2019 20182019 2018
Capital expenditures:      
Maintenance$53

$58
$174

$98
Maintenance reimbursements(34) 
Growth747
 924
1,479
 1,382
Growth reimbursements(17) 
Total capital expenditures800
 982
1,602
 1,480
Less: Increase (decrease) in capital accruals(85) 115
(67) 90
Asset retirement expenditures1
 5
1
 7
Additions to property, plant and equipment884
 862
Additions to property, plant and equipment, net of reimbursements(1)
1,668
 1,383
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates310
 112
494
 215
Acquisitions(6)

(5)
451
Total capital expenditures and acquisitions1,188
 974
2,157
 2,049
Less: Maintenance capital expenditures53
 58
Less: Maintenance capital expenditures (including reimbursements)140
 98
Acquisitions(6) 
(5) 451
Total growth capital expenditures(1)
$1,141
 $916
Total growth capital expenditures(2)
$2,022
 $1,500

(1) This amount is represented in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as Additions to property, plant and equipment after excluding growth and maintenance reimbursements. Reimbursements are shown as Contributions from MPC within the Financing activities section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
(2) Amount excludes contributions from noncontrolling interests of $94 million and $5$8 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, as reflected in the financing section of our statement of cash flows.


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Our organic growth capital plan for 2019 is $2.2 billion. The L&S organic growth capital plan includes the continued expansion of MPLX’s marine fleet. We also have other projects including long-haul crude oil, natural gas and NGL pipelines as well as projects to increase our export capability which will further enhance our L&S segment full value chain capture. The G&P segment organic growth capital plan includes the addition of approximately 825 MMcf/d of processing capacity at five gas processing plants, two in the Marcellus and three in the Southwest, which expands MPLX’s processing capacity in the Permian Basin and the STACK shale play of Oklahoma. The G&P segment capital plan also includes the addition of approximately 100 mbpd of fractionation capacity in the Marcellus and Utica basins. We continuously evaluate our capital plan and make changes as conditions warrant.

Contractual Cash Obligations

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, our contractual cash obligations included long-term debt, finance and operating lease obligations, purchase obligations for services and to acquire property, plant and equipment, and other liabilities. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, our long-term debt obligations increased by $615 million due$1.26 billion. Also, in connection with the Merger, we assumed ANDX obligations related to additional borrowings underfuture purchase obligations included in fuel costs associated with the MPLX Credit Agreementwholesale product supply agreement, NGLs transportation costs, fractionation fees, and contracts to acquire property, plant and equipment for new or growing projects decreasedfixed charges with MPC. This increased our future obligations by $218 million.approximately $11.9 billion as of September 30, 2019. There were no other material changes to these obligations outside the ordinary course of business since December 31, 2018.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Off-balance sheet arrangements comprise those arrangements that may potentially impact our liquidity, capital resources and results of operations, even though such arrangements are not recorded as liabilities under U.S. GAAP. Our off-balance sheet arrangements are limited to indemnities and guarantees that are described in Note 20. Although these arrangements serve a variety of our business purposes, we are not dependent on them to maintain our liquidity and capital resources, and we are not aware of any circumstances that are reasonably likely to cause the off-balance sheet arrangements to have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and capital resources.

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

At JuneSeptember 30, 2019, MPC held 64approximately 63 percent of the outstanding MPLX LP common units and the non-economic general partner interest.

Excluding revenues attributable to volumes shipped by MPC under joint tariffs with third parties that are treated as third-party revenues for accounting purposes, MPC accounted for 4954 percent and 4846 percent of our total revenues and other income for the secondthird quarter of 2019 and 2018, respectively. We provide crude oil and product pipeline transportation services based on regulated tariff rates and storage services and inland marine transportation based on contracted rates.

Of our total costs and expenses, MPC accounted for 2930 percent and 2827 percent for the secondthird quarter of 2019 and 2018, respectively. MPC performed certain services for us related to information technology, engineering, legal, accounting, treasury, human resources and other administrative services.

For further discussion of agreements and activity with MPC and related parties see Item 1. Business in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this report.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND COMPLIANCE COSTS

We have incurred and may continue to incur substantial capital, operating and maintenance, and remediation expenditures as a result of environmental laws and regulations. If these expenditures, as with all costs, are not ultimately reflected in the prices of our products and services, our operating results will be adversely affected. We believe that substantially all of our competitors must comply with similar environmental laws and regulations. However, the specific impact on each competitor may vary depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the age and location of its operating facilities.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, there have been no significant changes to our environmental matters and compliance costs since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.


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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, there have been no significant changes to our critical accounting estimates since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOT YET ADOPTED

As discussed in Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, certain new financial accounting pronouncements will be effective for our financial statements in the future.


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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are exposed to market risks related to the volatility of commodity prices. We employ various strategies, including the potential use of commodity derivative instruments, to economically hedge the risks related to these price fluctuations. We are also exposed to market risks related to changes in interest rates. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, we did not have any open financial derivative instruments to economically hedge the risks related to interest rate fluctuations or commodity derivative instruments to economically hedge the risks related to the volatility of commodity prices; however, we continually monitor the market and our exposure and may enter into these arrangements in the future. While there is a risk related to changes in fair value of derivative instruments we may enter into; such risk is mitigated by price or rate changes related to the underlying commodity or financial transaction.

Commodity Price Risk

The information about commodity price risk for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 does not differ materially from that discussed in Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Outstanding Derivative Contracts

We have a natural gas purchase commitment embedded in a keep-whole processing agreement with a producer customer in the Southern Appalachian region expiring in December 2022. The customer has the unilateral option to extend the agreement for two consecutive five-year terms through December 2032. For accounting purposes, these natural gas purchase commitment and term extending optionsagreements have been aggregated into a single compound embedded derivative. The probability of the customer exercising its options is determined based on assumptions about the customer’s potential business strategy decision points that may exist at the time they would elect whether to renew the contract. The changes in fair value of this compound embedded derivative are based on the difference between the contractual and index pricing, the probability of the producer customer exercising its option to extend and the estimated favorability of these contracts compared to current market conditions. The changes in fair value are recorded in earnings through “Purchased product costs” on the Consolidated Statements of Income. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the estimated fair value of this contract was a liability of $65$54 million and $61 million, respectively.

Open Derivative Positions and Sensitivity Analysis

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, we have no open commodity derivative contracts. We evaluate our portfolio of commodity derivative instruments on an ongoing basis and add or revise strategies in anticipation of changes in market conditions and in risk profiles.

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Interest Rate Risk

Sensitivity analysis of the effect of a hypothetical 100-basis-point change in interest rates on long-term debt, excluding finance leases, is provided in the following table. Fair value of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and accrued interest approximate carrying value and are relatively insensitive to changes in interest rates due to the short-term maturity of the instruments. Accordingly, these instruments are excluded from the table.
(In millions)
Fair value as of June 30, 2019(1)
 
Change in Fair Value(2)
 
Change in Income Before Income Taxes for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019(3)
Fair value as of September 30, 2019(1)
 
Change in Fair Value(2)
 
Change in Income Before Income Taxes for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019(3)
Long-term debt          
Fixed-rate$14,667
 $1,577
 N/A
$18,783
 $1,820
 N/A
Variable-rate$615
 N/A
 $1
$2,507
 $48
 $4
(1) Fair value was based on market prices, where available, or current borrowing rates for financings with similar terms and maturities.
(2) Assumes a 100-basis-point decrease in the weighted average yield-to-maturity at JuneSeptember 30, 2019.
(3) Assumes a 100-basis-point change in interest rates. The change to net income was based on the weighted average balance of all outstanding variable-rate debt for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019. This analysis does not include the ANDX credit facilities which were terminated upon closing of the Merger.

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sensitive to interest rate fluctuations. Our sensitivity to interest rate declines and corresponding increases in the fair value of our debt portfolio unfavorably affects our results of operations and cash flows only when we elect to repurchase or otherwise retire fixed-rate debt at prices above carrying value. Interest rate fluctuations generally do not impact the fair value of borrowings under our bank revolving credit or term loan facilities, but may affect our results of operations and cash flows. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, we did not have any financial derivative instruments to hedge the risks related to interest rate fluctuations; however, we continually monitor the market and our exposure and may enter into these agreements in the future.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of our general partner. Based upon that evaluation, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of our general partner concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Part II – Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are the subject of, or a party to, a number of pending or threatened legal actions, contingencies and commitments involving a variety of matters, including laws and regulations relating to the environment. Except as described below, there have been no material changes to the legal proceedings previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated in the Quarterly ReportReports on Form 10-Q for the quarterquarters ended March 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019.

MPLX, MarkWest, MarkWest Liberty Midstream, MarkWest Liberty Bluestone, L.L.C., Ohio Fractionation and MarkWest Utica EMG (collectively, the “MPLX Parties”) are parties to various lawsuits with Bilfinger Westcon, Inc. (“Westcon”) that were instituted in 2016 and 2017 in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. The lawsuits relate to disputes regarding construction work performed by Westcon at the Bluestone, Mobley and Cadiz processing complexes in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio, respectively, and the Hopedale fractionation complex in Ohio. With respect to work performed by Westcon

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at the Mobley and Bluestone processing complexes, one or more of the MPLX Parties have asserted breach of contract, fraud, and with respect to work performed at the Mobley processing complex, MarkWest Liberty Midstream has also asserted negligent misrepresentation claims against Westcon. Westcon has also asserted claims against one or more of the MPLX Parties regarding these construction projects for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, promissory estoppel, fraud and constructive fraud, tortious interference with contractual relations, and civil conspiracy. Collectively, in the several cases, the MPLX Parties sought in excess of $10 million, plus an unspecified amount of punitive damages. Collectively, in the several cases, Westcon sought in excess of $40 million, plus an unspecified amount of punitive damages. OnAs previously disclosed in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, in July 31, 2019, Westcon and the MPLX Parties reached an agreement to resolve the disputes among those parties relating to the Bluestone processing complex in Pennsylvania. The settlement will not have a material adverse effect on MPLX’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

ThereExcept as described below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, other thanas updated in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the risks described below relatedquarter ended June 30, 2019.
MPC’s ongoing review of strategic alternatives for its midstream business could materially impact our strategic direction, business and results of operations.
MPC’s board of directors has formed a special committee to our acquisitionenhance its evaluation of ANDX.potential value-creating options for its midstream business, of which MPLX is the primary component. MPC’s exploration of strategic alternatives, including any
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uncertainty created by this process, involves a number of risks: significant fluctuations in our outstandingunit price occur in response to developments relating to the strategic review process or market speculation regarding any such developments; we may encounter difficulties in hiring, retaining and motivating key personnel who provide services to us during this process or as a result of uncertainties generated by this process or any developments or actions relating to it; we may incur substantial increases in general and administrative expense associated with increased legal fees and the need to retain and compensate third party advisors; and we may experience difficulties in preserving the commercially sensitive information that may need to be disclosed to third parties during this process or in connection with an assessment of our strategic alternatives. On November 1, 2019, Moody’s announced it had changed its outlook for MPC’s and MPLX’s credit ratings from stable to negative following the recent announcements regarding MPC’s planned spin-off of its Speedway business and its midstream review, and the midstream review could be a factor causing or contributing to a future determination by one or more of the rating agencies to lower MPLX’s credit ratings. The strategic review process also requires significant time and attention from management, which could distract them from other tasks in operating our business. There can be no assurance that this process will result in the pursuit or consummation of any strategic transaction. The occurrence of any one or more of the above risks could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

In connection with the closing of the Merger, each common unit held by ANDX’s public unitholders was converted into the right to receive 1.135 MPLX common units. ANDX common units has increased, and we have outstanding an additional classheld by certain affiliates of preferred unitsMPC were converted into the right to receive 1.0328 MPLX common units.

Additionally, as a result of the Merger, which could make it more difficulteach ANDX TexNew Mex Unit issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger was converted into a right for usWestern Refining Southwest, Inc. (“Southwest”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MPC, as the holder of all such units, to payreceive a unit representing a substantially equivalent special limited partner interest in MPLX (the “MPLX TexNew Mex Units”). By virtue of the current levelconversion, all ANDX TexNew Mex Units were cancelled and ceased to exist as of quarterly distributions.
Asthe effective time of July 29, 2019, there were 794,358,663the Merger. The MPLX common units outstanding. We issued approximately 263 million commonTexNew Mex Units are a new class of units in connection withMPLX substantially equivalent to the ANDX TexNew Mex Units, including substantially equivalent rights, powers, duties and obligations that the ANDX TexNew Mex Units had immediately prior to the closing of the Merger. Accordingly,As a result of the aggregate dollar amount required to payMerger, the current per unit quarterly distribution on all our common units has increased, which could increase the likelihood that MPLX will not have sufficient funds to pay the current level of quarterly distributions to all unitholders.
Further, we issued 600,000 new Series B preferred units in the Merger. We must pay distributions that have accrued on the Series A preferred units and the new Series B preferred unitsANDX Special Limited Partner Interest outstanding immediately prior to paying any distributions on our common units. Distributions are payable on the Series A preferred units at a rateeffective time of the greater of $0.528125 per quarter per Series A preferred unit or the quarterly distribution thatMerger was converted into a right for Southwest, as the holder would have received on an as-converted basis. We paid approximately $20 millionof all such interest, to receive a substantially equivalent special limited partner interest in distributions onMPLX (the “MPLX Special Limited Partner Interest”). By virtue of the Series A preferred units forconversion, the first quarterANDX Special Limited Partner Interest was cancelled and ceased to exist as of 2019. Distributions will initially accrue on the Series B preferred units at a rate of $68.75 per unit per annum, payable on a semi-annual basis, which amounts to total annual distributions of approximately $41 million. The requirement to pay distributions on the new Series B preferred units increases the likelihood that we will not have sufficient funds to pay the current level of distributions to our common unitholders following the completioneffective time of the Merger.
A downgrade in our credit ratings could impact our access to capital and costs of doing business, and independent third parties control and maintain our credit ratings.
Following the Merger, we have more debt outstanding on a consolidated basis we had prior to the Merger, and the Merger may cause rating agencies to reevaluate our ratings. A downgrade of our credit ratings might increase our cost of borrowing and could require us to post collateral with third parties, negatively impacting our available liquidity. Our ability to access capital markets could also be limited by a downgrade of its credit ratings and other disruptions.
Credit rating agencies perform independent analysis when assigning credit ratings. The analysis includes a number of criteria including, but not limited to, business composition, market and operational risks, as well as various financial tests. Credit rating agencies continue to review the criteria for industry sectors and various debt ratings and may make changes to those criteria from time to time. Credit ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold investments in the rated entity. Ratings are subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the rating agencies, and we cannot assure that we will maintain our current credit ratings.
The Merger may not be accretive, and may be dilutive, to our earnings per unit, which may negatively affect the market price of our common units.
In connection with the completion of the Merger, we issued approximately 263 million common units. The issuance of these new common units could haveMPLX TexNew Mex Units and the effect of depressing the market priceMPLX Special Limited Partner Interest was effected in reliance on an exemption from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the common units, through dilutionSecurities Act of earnings per unit or otherwise. Any dilution of, or delay of any accretion to, our earnings per unit could cause the price of our common units to decline or increase at a reduced rate.
We have incurred and will continue to incur significant transaction and Merger-related costs in connection with the Merger, which may be in excess of those anticipated by us.

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We expect to continue to incur a number of non-recurring costs associated with the Merger, combining the operations of the two partnerships and achieving desired synergies. These costs have been, and will continue to be, substantial.
We have incurred and will continue to incur transaction fees and costs related to formulating and implementing integration plans, including facilities and systems consolidation costs. We will continue to assess the magnitude of these costs, and additional unanticipated costs may be incurred in the integration of the two partnerships’ businesses. Although we expect that the elimination of duplicative costs,1933, as well as the realization of other efficiencies related to the integration of the businesses, should allow us to offset integration-related costs over time, this net benefit may not be achieved in the near term, or at all.
The costs described above, as well as other unanticipated costs and expenses, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and operating results.
The integration of MPLX and ANDX may not be as successful as anticipated.
The Merger involves numerous operational, strategic, financial, accounting, legal, tax and other risks; potential liabilities associated with the acquired businesses; and uncertainties related to design, operation and integration of ANDX’s internal control over financial reporting. Difficulties in integrating MPLX and ANDX may result in ANDX performing differently than expected, in operational challenges or in the failure to realize anticipated efficiencies. MPLX’s and ANDX’s existing businesses could also be negatively impacted by the Merger. Potential difficulties that may be encountered in the integration process include, among other factors:
the inability to successfully integrate the businesses of MPLX and ANDX in a manner that permits MPLX to achieve the full revenue and cost savings anticipated from the Merger;
complexities associated with managing the larger, more complex, integrated business;
not realizing anticipated operating synergies;
integrating personnel who provide services to the two partnerships while maintaining focus on providing consistent, high-quality products and services;
potential unknown liabilities and unforeseen expenses associated with the Merger;
loss of key personnel who provide services to the two partnerships;
performance shortfalls at one or both of the partnerships as a result of the diversion of management’s attention caused by completing the Merger and integrating the operations of MPLX and ANDX; and
the disruption of, or the loss of momentum in, each company’s ongoing business or inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies.

We may fail to realize all of the anticipated benefits of the Merger.
The success of the Merger depends, in part, on our ability to realize the anticipated benefits and cost savings from combining MPLX’s and ANDX’s businesses. The anticipated benefits and cost savings of the Merger may not be realized fully or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected or could have other adverse effects that we do not currently foresee. Some of the assumptions that we have made, such as the achievement of operating synergies and the expansion in opportunities for logistics growth in crude oil production basins and regions, may not be realized. The integration process may result in the loss of key personnel who provide services to the two partnerships, the disruption of ongoing businesses or inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies. There could be potential unknown liabilities and unforeseen expenses associated with the Merger that were not discovered in the course of performing due diligence.
The market price of our common units may decline in the future as a result of the sale of common units held by former ANDX unitholders or current MPLX unitholders.
Following their receipt of our common units as consideration in the Merger, former ANDX common unitholders may seek to sell the MPLX common units delivered to them. Other MPLX common unitholders may also seek to sell common units held by them following completion of the Merger. These sales (or the perception that these sales may occur), coupled with the increase in the outstanding number of MPLX common units, may affect the market for, and the market price of, MPLX common units in an adverse manner.
The combined partnership will record goodwill and other intangible assets that could become impaired and result in material non-cash charges to the results of operations of the combined partnership in the future.
The Merger will be accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Under a reorganization of entities under common control, the assets and liabilities of ANDX transferred between entities under common control will be recorded by MPLX based on MPC’s historical

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cost basis resulting from its preliminary purchase price accounting. MPLX will record ANDX’s assets and liabilities at MPC’s basis as of October 1, 2018, the date that common control was first established.
Effective October 1, 2018, MPC acquired Andeavor, including a controlling interest in ANDX, thus establishing common control between MPLX, ANDX, MPLX GP and ANDX GP. Under MPC’s application of the acquisition method of accounting, a portion of the total purchase price was allocated to ANDX’s tangible assets and liabilities and identifiable intangible assets based on their fair values as of October 1, 2018. The excess of the allocated purchase price over those fair values was recorded as goodwill. MPC’s basis in ANDX’s tangible assets, liabilities, identifiable intangible assets and goodwill will be transferred to MPLX upon completion of the Merger. To the extent the value of goodwill or intangible assets becomes impaired, the combined partnership may be required to incur material non-cash charges relating to such impairment. The combined partnership’s operating results may be significantly impacted from both the impairment and the underlying trends in the business that triggered the impairment.
Certain of the crude oil and natural gas gathering facilities we acquired through our acquisition of ANDX are located on Native American tribal lands and are subject to various federal and tribal approvals and regulations, which may increase our costs and delay or prevent our efforts to conduct planned operations.
Various federal agencies within the U.S. Department of the Interior, particularly the Bureau of Indian Affairs, BLM, and the Office of Natural Resources Revenue, along with each Native American tribe, regulate natural gas and oil operations on Native American tribal lands, including drilling and production requirements and environmental standards. In addition, each Native American tribe is a sovereign nation having the right to enforce laws and regulations and to grant approvals independent from federal, state and local statutes and regulations. These tribal laws and regulations include various taxes, fees, requirements to employ Native American tribal members and other conditions that apply to operators and contractors conducting operations on Native American tribal lands. Persons conducting operations on tribal lands are generally subject to the Native American tribal court system. In addition, if our relationships with any of the relevant Native American tribes were to deteriorate, we could face significant risks to our ability to continue operations on Native American tribal lands. One or more of these factors may increase our cost of doing business on Native American tribal lands and impact the viability of, or prevent or delay our ability to conduct our natural gas and oil gathering and transmission operations on such lands.amended.



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Item 6. Exhibits
 
    Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
Number
 Exhibit Description Form Exhibit
 Filing Date SEC File No. 
Filed
Herewith
 
Furnished
Herewith
  8-K 2.1
 5/8/2019 001-35714    
  S-1 3.1
 7/2/2012 333-182500    
  S-1/A 3.2
 10/9/2012 333-182500    
  8-K 3.1
 8/1/2019 001-35714    
  8-K 10.1
 5/8/2019 001-35714    
  8-K 10.1
 8/1/2019 001-35714    
  8-K 10.2
 8/1/2019 001-35714    
          X  
          X  
            X
    Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
Number
 Exhibit Description Form Exhibit
 Filing Date SEC File No. 
Filed
Herewith
 
Furnished
Herewith
1.1  8-K 1.1
 9/9/2019 001-35714    
2.1*  8-K 2.1
 5/8/2019 001-35714    
3.1  S-1 3.1
 7/2/2012 333-182500    
3.2  S-1/A 3.2
 10/9/2012 333-182500    
3.3  8-K/A 3.1
 8/14/2019 001-35714    
4.1  10-Q 4.3
 10/31/2014 
001-03473
(Andeavor)
    
4.2  8-K 4.1
 9/9/2019 001-35714    
4.3  10-K 4.33
 2/21/2017 
001-03473
(Andeavor)
    
4.4  8-K 4.2
 9/9/2019 001-35714    

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Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit
Number
Exhibit DescriptionFormExhibit
Filing DateSEC File No.
Filed
Herewith
Furnished
Herewith
X
101.INSXBRL Instance Document: The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema DocumentX
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase DocumentX
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase DocumentX
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase DocumentX
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase DocumentX
    Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
Number
 Exhibit Description Form Exhibit
 Filing Date SEC File No. 
Filed
Herewith
 
Furnished
Herewith
4.5  10-K 4.34
 2/21/2017 
001-03473
(Andeavor)
    
4.6  8-K 4.3
 9/9/2019 001-35714    
4.7  8-K 4.1
 11/28/2017 
001-35143
(ANDX)
    
4.8  8-K 4.4
 9/9/2019 001-35714    
4.9  8-K 4.5
 9/9/2019 001-35714    
4.10  8-K 4.6
 9/9/2019 001-35714    
4.11  8-K 4.1
 9/27/2019 001-35714    
4.12  8-K 4.2
 9/27/2019 001-35714    
4.13  8-K 4.3
 9/27/2019 001-35714    

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    Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
Number
 Exhibit Description Form Exhibit
 Filing Date SEC File No. 
Filed
Herewith
 
Furnished
Herewith
4.14  8-K 4.4
 9/27/2019 001-35714    
4.15  8-K 4.5
 9/27/2019 001-35714    
4.16  8-K 4.6
 9/27/2019 001-35714    
4.17  8-K 4.7
 9/27/2019 001-35714    
10.10  8-K 10.1
 5/8/2019 001-35714    
10.20  8-K 10.1
 8/1/2019 001-35714    
10.30  8-K 10.2
 8/1/2019 001-35714    

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    Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
Number
 Exhibit Description Form Exhibit
 Filing Date SEC File No. 
Filed
Herewith
 
Furnished
Herewith
10.40  8-K 10.1
 9/27/2019 001-35714    
10.41  8-K 10.2
 10/31/2017 
001-35143
(ANDX)

    
10.42  10-K 10.77
 2/28/2019 001-35054    
10.43  8-K 10.3
 8/1/2019 001-35054    
10.44  10-Q 10.2
 11/17/2018 
001-35143
(ANDX)

    
10.45  8-K 10.1
 2/5/2019 
001-35143
(ANDX)

    

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    Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
Number
 Exhibit Description Form Exhibit
 Filing Date SEC File No. 
Filed
Herewith
 
Furnished
Herewith
10.46  8-K 10.2
 2/5/2019 
001-35143
(ANDX)
    
10.47          X  
10.48          X  
10.49  8-K 10.9
 12/8/2014 
001-35143
(ANDX)
    
10.50  8-K 10.3
 2/3/2016 
001-35143
(ANDX)
    
10.51  8-K 10.2
 10/16/2014 
001-36114
(WNRL)
    
10.52  10-Q 10.20
 8/7/2018 
001-35143
(ANDX)
    
10.53  8-K 10.1
 10/16/2014 
001-36114
(WNRL)
    
10.54  10-Q 10.7
 8/7/2018 
001-35143
(ANDX)
    
10.55  10-Q 10.8
 8/7/2018 
001-35143
(ANDX)
    

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    Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
Number
 Exhibit Description Form Exhibit
 Filing Date SEC File No. 
Filed
Herewith
 
Furnished
Herewith
10.56  10-Q 10.9
 8/7/2018 
001-35143
(ANDX)
    
10.57  10-Q 10.10
 8/7/2018 
001-35143
(ANDX)
    
10.58  10-Q 10.11
 8/7/2018 
001-35143
(ANDX)
    
31.10          X  
31.20          X  
32.10            X
32.20            X
101.INS XBRL Instance Document: The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.            
101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document         X  
101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document         X  
101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document         X  
101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document         X  
101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document         X  


*Schedules have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. MPLX LP hereby undertakes to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule upon request by the SEC.

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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.
 
 MPLX LP  
    
 By: MPLX GP LLC
   Its general partner
    
Date: August 5,November 4, 2019By: /s/ C. Kristopher Hagedorn
   C. Kristopher Hagedorn
   Vice President and Controller of MPLX GP LLC (the general partner of MPLX LP)

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