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Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. Reports Third Quarter 2014 Results

TRGP

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

  • Adjusted EBITDA for third quarter 2014 was $106.6 million, a 27% increase year-over-year
  • Distributable Cash Flow for third quarter 2014 was $74.6 million, a 47% increase year-over-year
  • Previously announced growth of quarterly distribution to $0.64 per common limited partner unit, at approximately 1.2x coverage
  • Processed gas volumes of approximately 1.57 billion cubic feet per day (BCFD) in third quarter 2014
  • Partnership expands company-wide processing capacity to approximately 2.0 BCFD with the addition of the Edward, Stonewall and Silver Oak II plants, servicing increased producer activities
  • Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. and its general partner to be acquired by Targa for a total of approximately $7.7 billion

Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE: APL) ("APL", "Atlas Pipeline", or the "Partnership") today reported adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA"), of $106.6 million for the third quarter of 2014.  Processed natural gas volumes averaged 1,566 million cubic feet per day ("MMCFD"), a 14% increase over the third quarter of 2013.  Distributable Cash Flow was $74.6 million for the third quarter of 2014, or $0.90 per average common limited partner unit, compared to $50.6 million for the prior year's third quarter, a 47% increase year-over-year.  The Partnership recognized net income of $49.4 million for the third quarter of 2014, compared to net loss of $25.6 million for the prior year's third quarter.  Net income was higher for third quarter 2014 compared to the prior year's third quarter, mainly due to a $23.0 million increase in gross margin driven by 14% processed volume growth across all of the Partnership's operating areas and a $48.7 million increase in the valuation of the Partnership's risk management portfolio.  Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow are non-GAAP financial measures, which are reconciled to their most directly comparable GAAP measures in the tables included at the end of this release.  The Partnership believes these non-GAAP measures provide a more accurate comparison of the operating results for the periods presented.

On October 13, 2014, the Partnership announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Targa Resources Partners L.P. (NYSE: NGLS) in a transaction valuing the Partnership at $7.7 billion, including debt and an approximate $1.9 billion acquisition of its general partner interests by Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE: TRGP).  The Partnership's common limited unitholders will receive 0.5846 units of Targa Resources Partners L.P. (NYSE: NGLS) and $1.26 in cash for each outstanding Partnership common unit.  The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2015 and is subject to customary closing conditions, as well as approval by the unitholders of the Partnership.

On October 28, 2014, the Partnership declared a cash distribution for the third quarter of 2014 of $0.64 per common limited partner unit to holders of record on November 10, 2014, which will be paid on November 14, 2014.  This distribution represents Distributable Cash Flow coverage per limited partner unit of approximately 1.2x for the third quarter of 2014.

Eugene Dubay, Chief Executive Officer of the Partnership, commented, "As you can see from the quarterly results, we remain on track with our goals and ambitions.  Distributions have increased, distribution coverage has increased, leverage has decreased, and we have successfully brought into service three new plants this year that increases the processing capacity at APL by approximately 35% to 2.0 billion cubic feet per day.  As we have executed this year, our growing organic footprint and enviable customer base have been noticed throughout the mid-continent and on October 13th it was announced that Atlas Pipeline and its general partner are expected to be acquired by Targa at a transaction valued at $7.7 billion dollars.  Until the transaction is finalized, which is expected sometime in the first quarter of 2015 if approved, we will continue to execute for our stakeholders and our producer customers can expect the same exceptional service going forward."    

Capitalization and Liquidity

The Partnership had total liquidity (cash plus available capacity on its revolving credit facility) of $603.3 million as of September 30, 2014.  Total debt outstanding was $1,754.4 million at September 30, 2014, compared to $1,707.3 million at December 31, 2013, an increase of $47.1 million.  On August 28, 2014, the Partnership entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with its lending group, which, among other things, increased the commitment from $600.0 million to $800.0 million, extended the term to August 2019 and lowered borrowing costs.  Based upon total debt outstanding at September 30, 2014, total leverage was approximately 4.1x for purposes of calculations under our revolving credit facility, and debt to total capital was 42%.

Risk Management

The Partnership continues to add further protection to its risk management portfolio for forecasted production in 2014 through 2017.  As of November 3, 2014, the Partnership had natural gas, natural gas liquids and condensate protection in place for the remainder of 2014, 2015 and 2016 for approximately 68%, 53%, and 20%, respectively, of associated margin value (exclusive of ethane). The Partnership had protection in place for approximately 68% of its equity natural gas production over the next two quarters with an average price of $4.22 per million British thermal units ("MMBtu").  Natural gas liquids were approximately 63% protected (exclusive of ethane), with propane and natural gasoline each approximately 75% protected for the next two quarters.  The Partnership's condensate production is 79% protected for the next two quarters.  Counterparties to the Partnership's risk management activities consist of investment grade commercial banks that are lenders under the Partnership's credit facility, or affiliates of those banks.  A table summarizing the Partnership's risk management portfolio as of November 3, 2014 is included in this release.

Operating Results

Gathered volumes for the three months ended September 30, 2014 were approximately 1.68 BCFD and processed volumes were approximately 1.57 BCFD, an increase of approximately 13% and 14%, respectively, compared to the Partnership's third quarter 2013 results.  Growth capital spending, including contributions to joint ventures, was $191.4 million during the third quarter of 2014, as organic expansion projects continue across all gathering and processing systems, including the completion of two, 200 MMCFD cryogenic processing facilities, the Edward and Silver Oak II plants, during the quarter, and the continued construction of the 200 MMCFD Buffalo plant in WestTX, as well as multiple gathering pipeline projects, including the pipeline connecting the Velma and Arkoma portions of the SouthOK system.

Gross margin from operations was $137.8 million for the third quarter 2014, compared to $114.8 million for the prior year period.    The 20% higher gross margin for the quarter was primarily due to increased producer activity in APL's areas of operation and gathering and/or processing expansions that have been completed on each of the Partnership's systems.  Gross margin, a non-GAAP financial measure, includes natural gas and liquids sales, and transportation, processing and other fees, less purchased product costs and non-cash gains (or losses) included in these items. The gross margin for the quarter does not include approximately $2.5 million of realized derivative settlement losses, which are excluded in the calculation of gross margin, compared to $0.9 million realized derivative settlement losses excluded from gross margin in the third quarter of 2013.  

WestTX System

The WestTX system's average natural gas processed volume was 473.6 MMCFD for the third quarter of 2014, compared to 355.2 MMCFD for the third quarter of 2013, an increase of 33% over the past year. Average natural gas liquids (NGL) production was 62,086 barrels per day ("BPD") for the third quarter of 2014, a 30% increase over the third quarter of 2013.  Increased processed volumes are primarily due to continued drilling activity in the Permian Basin, supported by the completion of the Edward plant on September 15, 2014.  This system continues to operate in partial ethane rejection due to the value of ethane compared to the value of residue natural gas. 

The completion of the Edward plant increased the name-plate processing capacity on the WestTX system to 655 MMCFD.  The Edward plant is currently utilizing 87% of its available capacity as the Partnership optimizes its system for efficiencies.  The previously announced Buffalo plant, another 200 MMCFD cryogenic processing plant under construction in WestTX, will be located in the northern part of the system and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2015.   This facility will increase the processing capacity in the Permian Basin to 855 MMCFD in 2015.  Management currently expects to install a new 200 MMCFD cryogenic processing facility in each of the next five years, along with all necessary infrastructure, in support of the current production plans of the Partnership's producer customers in this area.

WestOK System

The WestOK system had average natural gas processed volume of 545.3 MMCFD for the third quarter of 2014, a 14% increase from the third quarter of 2013.  Average NGL production was 26,223 BPD for the third quarter of 2014, a 22% increase from the third quarter of 2013, due to the continued increased production on the gathering system.  

The Partnership continues to add capital projects in the Mississippi Lime to accommodate growing development from its producer customers, including (i) adding compression, (ii) looping gathering lines, and (iii) adding off-load capabilities to third party processors.  The Partnership continues to evaluate the need for further processing capacity in this area.

SouthOK System

The SouthOK system's average natural gas processed volume was 409.5 MMCFD for the third quarter 2014, a 3% increase from third quarter 2013.  The increase in processed volumes is primarily due to the start-up of the previously announced Stonewall plant in the second quarter of 2014, which increased processing capacity by 120 MMCFD.  Average NGL production was 28,298 BPD for the third quarter 2014, a decrease of approximately 14% compared to the third quarter 2013, as ethane rejection capabilities have been enhanced.  The Partnership has made operational improvements in 2014 that have increased the overall margin received per thousand cubic feet (MCF) of rich gas that is gathered and processed on this system.  These improvements result in additional ethane rejection, which reduces the NGLs produced, however enhancing profits.  

The Stonewall plant, a new cryogenic processing facility, was brought into operation on May 1, 2014 and was constructed under the Centrahoma joint venture, which is a joint venture with MarkWest Energy Partners, of which APL owns a 60% interest.  The Partnership plans to accelerate the timeframe of the scheduled 80 MMCFD expansion at this plant, due to the increased activity in Southern Oklahoma, including production from the Woodford Shale, SCOOP, Arkoma and Ardmore Basins.  This expansion will allow the facility to operate at its name-plate 200 MMCFD capacity and bring total gross processing capacity on the SouthOK system to 580 MMCFD in early 2015.  Additionally, construction is continuing on the project to connect the Velma and Arkoma portions of the SouthOK system, which is expected be complete in November 2014. 

SouthTX System

The SouthTX system recognized revenues on average natural gas processed volumes of 137.6 MMCFD for the third quarter 2014 an 11% increase over second quarter 2014, including volumes processed under midstream sharing agreements.  Under certain existing contractual agreements, APL receives a share of the economic interest from certain volumes currently processed by a third party midstream provider, and APL shares certain economic interests on volumes processed internally with a third party midstream provider.  The volumes reported do not include any deficiencies under minimum volume commitments with producers during the period.

Corporate and Other

General and administrative costs for the third quarter of 2014, excluding non-cash compensation, totaled $11.7 million, compared to $11.9 million in the same period in 2013.  Net of deferred financing costs, interest expense was $20.8 million for the third quarter of 2014, as compared to $22.5 million in the third quarter of 2013.   

Interested parties are invited to access the live webcast of an investor call with management regarding the Partnership's third quarter 2014 results on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 10:00 am ET by going to the Investor Relations section of the Partnership's website at www.atlaspipeline.com.  An audio replay of the conference call will also be available beginning at 3:00 pm ET on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. To access the replay, dial 1-888-286-8010 and enter conference code 29166064.

Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE: APL) is active in the gathering and processing segments of the midstream natural gas industry.  In Oklahoma, southern Kansas, Texas, and Tennessee, APL owns 17 gas processing plants, 18 gas treating facilities, as well as approximately 11,200 miles of active intrastate gas gathering pipeline.  For more information, visit the Partnership's website at www.atlaspipeline.com or contact IR@atlaspipeline.com.

Atlas Energy, L.P. (NYSE: ATLS) is a master limited partnership which owns all of the general partner Class A units and incentive distribution rights and an approximate 28% limited partner interest in its upstream oil & gas subsidiary, Atlas Resource Partners, L.P. Additionally, Atlas Energy owns and operates the general partner of its midstream oil & gas subsidiary, Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P., through all of the general partner interest, all the incentive distribution rights and an approximate 6% limited partner interest. For more information, please visit our website at www.atlasenergy.com, or contact Investor Relations at InvestorRelations@atlasenergy.com.

Certain matters discussed within this press release are forward-looking statements. Although Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Atlas Pipeline does not undertake any duty to update any statements contained herein (including any forward-looking statements), except as required by law. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include general industry considerations, regulatory changes, changes in commodity prices and local or national economic conditions and other risks detailed from time to time in Atlas Pipeline's reports filed with the SEC, including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and annual reports on Form 10-K.

Where to Obtain Additional Information

In connection with the proposed merger referenced herein, Targa Resources Corp. ("TRC") will file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include a joint proxy statement of Atlas Energy, L.P. ("ATLS") and TRC and a prospectus of TRC (the "TRC joint proxy statement/prospectus"). TRC plans to mail the definitive TRC joint proxy statement/prospectus to its shareholders and ATLS plans to mail the definitive TRC joint proxy statement/prospectus to its unitholders.  Also in connection with the proposed merger, Targa Resources Partners LP ("TRP") will file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include a proxy statement of Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. ("APL") and a prospectus of TRP (the "TRP proxy statement/prospectus") . APL plans to mail the definitive TRP proxy statement/prospectus to its unitholders.

INVESTORS, SHAREHOLDERS AND UNITHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE TRC JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, THE TRP PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRC, TRP, ATLS AND APL, AS WELL AS THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS.

This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval.

A free copy of the TRC Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, the TRP Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other filings containing information about TRC, TRP, ATLS and APL may be obtained at the SEC's Internet site at www.sec.gov. In addition, the documents filed with the SEC by TRC and TRP may be obtained free of charge by directing such request to: Targa Resources, Attention: Investor Relations, 1000 Louisiana, Suite 4300, Houston, Texas 77002, calling (713) 584-1000 or emailing jkneale@targaresources.com. These documents may also be obtained for free from TRC's and TRP's investor relations website at www.targaresources.com. The documents filed with the SEC by ATLS may be obtained free of charge by directing such request to: Atlas Energy, L.P., Attn: Investor Relations, 1845 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 or emailing InvestorRelations@atlasenergy.com. These documents may also be obtained for free from ATLS's investor relations website at www.atlasenergy.com. The documents filed with the SEC by APL may be obtained free of charge by directing such request to: Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P., Attn: Investor Relations, 1845 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 or emailing IR@atlaspipeline.com. These documents may also be obtained for free from APL's investor relations website at www.atlaspipeline.com.

Participants in Solicitation Relating to the Merger

TRC, TRP, ATLS and APL and their respective directors, executive officers and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from TRC, ATLS or APL shareholders or unitholders, as applicable, in respect of the proposed transaction that will be described in the TRC joint proxy statement/prospectus and TRP proxy statement/prospectus. Information regarding TRC's directors and executive officers is contained in TRC's definitive proxy statement dated April 7, 2014, which has been filed with the SEC. Information regarding directors and executive officers of TRP's general partner is contained in TRP's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, which has been filed with the SEC. Information regarding directors and executive officers of ATLS's general partner is contained in ATLS's definitive proxy statement dated March 21, 2014, which has been filed with the SEC. Information regarding directors and executive officers of APL's general partner is contained in APL's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, which has been filed with the SEC.

A more complete description will be available in the registration statement and the proxy statement/prospectus.

Contact: Matthew Skelly 
VP – Investor Relations
1845 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(877) 280-2857
(215) 561-5692 (facsimile)

 


ATLAS PIPELINE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Financial Summary(1)

(unaudited; in thousands except per unit amounts)



Three Months Ended


Nine Months Ended


September 30,


September 30,


2014


2013


2014


2013

Revenue:












Natural gas and liquids sales

$

673,888


$

535,719


$

2,004,567


$

1,410,797

Transportation, processing and other fees(2)


49,578



43,725



143,058



116,756

Derivative gain (loss), net


24,155



(24,517)



9,117



(9,493)

Other income, net


13,561



2,943



18,400



8,661

Total revenues


761,182



557,870



2,175,142



1,526,721













Costs and expenses:












Natural gas and liquids cost of sales


586,448



463,564



1,742,801



1,213,320

Operating expenses


29,837



24,806



81,948



71,435

General and administrative


11,698



11,889



35,172



30,413

General and administrative – non-cash unit-based compensation(3)


6,376



5,998



19,258



13,818

Other costs


(1)



685



16



19,585

Depreciation and amortization


50,173



51,080



148,632



127,921

Interest


22,553



24,347



69,275



65,614

Total costs and expenses


707,084



582,369



2,097,102



1,542,106













Equity loss in joint ventures


(4,711)



(1,882)



(10,464)



(314)

Loss on early extinguishment of debt


-



-



-



(26,601)

Gain (loss) on asset dispositions


(636)



-



47,829



(1,519)

Income (loss) before income taxes


48,751



(26,381)



115,405



(43,819)

Income tax benefit


(623)



(817)



(1,519)



(854)













Net income (loss)


49,374



(25,564)



116,924



(42,965)













Income attributable to non-controlling interests


(4,029)



(1,514)



(10,456)



(4,693)

Preferred unit dividends


(2,609)



-



(5,624)



-

Preferred unit imputed dividend effect


(11,378)



(11,378)



(34,134)



(18,107)

Preferred unit dividends in kind


(11,408)



(9,072)



(31,533)



(14,413)

Net income (loss) attributable to common limited partners and the General Partner

$

19,950


$

(47,528)


$

35,177


$

(80,178)













Net income (loss) attributable to common limited partners per unit:












Basic and diluted

$

0.13


$

(0.66)


$

0.18


$

(1.25)

Weighted average common limited partner units (basic)


82,892



78,398



81,497



72,512

Weighted average common limited partner units (diluted)


99,368



78,398



97,465



72,512


(1)     Based on the GAAP statements of operations to be included in Form 10-Q, with additional detail of certain items included

(2)     Includes affiliate revenues related to transportation and processing provided to Atlas Resource Partners, L.P

(3)     Non-cash costs associated with unit-based compensation, which have been reflected in the general and administrative 
          costs and expenses, the category associated with the direct personnel cash costs in the GAAP statements of operations 
          to be included in Form 10-Q.  General and administrative also includes any compensation reimbursement to affiliates

 

ATLAS PIPELINE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Financial Summary (continued)

(unaudited; in thousands, except per unit amounts)



Three Months Ended


Nine Months Ended


September 30,


September 30,


2014


2013


2014


2013

Summary Cash Flow Data:












Cash provided by operating activities

$

94,252


$

79,400


$

234,161


$

151,121

Cash used in investing activities


(199,677)



(121,905)



(350,089)



(1,338,149)

Cash provided by financing activities


108,087



31,863



117,750



1,194,069













Capital Expenditure Data:












Maintenance capital expenditures

$

7,417


$

6,416


$

18,297


$

14,119

Expansion capital expenditures


185,151



105,736



454,850



313,742

Acquisitions








1,000,785













Total

$

192,568


$

112,152


$

473,147


$

1,328,646

 


ATLAS PIPELINE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited; in thousands)


ASSETS


September 30,

2014


December 31,
2013






Current assets:








Cash and cash equivalents


$

6,736


$

4,914


Other current assets



286,275



236,864










Total current assets



293,011



241,778










Property, plant and equipment, net



3,132,810



2,724,192


Intangible assets, net



980,580



1,064,843


Equity method investment in joint ventures



180,602



248,301


Other assets, net



51,409



48,731












$

4,638,412


$

4,327,845










LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
























Current liabilities


$

378,657


$

320,226


Long-term debt, less current portion



1,754,093



1,706,786


Deferred income taxes, net



31,771



33,290


Other long-term liabilities



6,960



7,638










Total partners' capital



2,390,668



2,200,645


Non-controlling interest



76,263



59,260










Total equity



2,466,931



2,259,905












$

4,638,412


$

4,327,845


 


ATLAS PIPELINE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

(unaudited; in thousands)




Three Months Ended


Nine Months Ended



September 30,


September 30,



2014


2013


2014


2013













Gross margin calculations:












Natural gas and liquids sales

$

673,888


$

535,719


$

2,004,567


$

1,410,797

Transportation, processing, and other fees


49,578



43,725



143,058



116,756

Less: non-cash linefill gain (loss)


(811)



1,039



(717)



(332)

Less: natural gas and liquids cost of sales


586,448



463,564



1,742,801



1,213,320

Gross margin

$

137,829


$

114,841


$

405,541


$

314,565













Reconciliation of net income (loss) to other non-GAAP measures(1):












Net income (loss)

$

49,374


$

(25,564)


$

116,924


$

(42,965)

Depreciation and amortization


50,173



51,080



148,632



127,921

Income tax benefit


(623)



(817)



(1,519)



(854)

Interest expense


22,553



24,347



69,275



65,614













EBITDA


121,477



49,046



333,312



149,716

Income attributable to non-controlling interests(2)


(4,029)



(1,514)



(10,456)



(4,693)

Non-controlling interest depreciation, amortization and interest(3)


(1,018)



(917)



(2,630)



(2,888)

Adjustment for cash flow from investment in joint ventures


5,775



3,682



15,728



5,714

(Gain) loss on asset disposition


636





(47,829)



1,519

Non-cash (gain) loss on derivatives


(26,684)



23,610



(28,100)



13,066

Other costs


(1)



685



16



19,585

Premium expense on derivative instruments


1,311



4,824



4,826



11,844

Unrecognized economic impact of acquisitions




42





1,168

Loss on early termination of debt








26,601

Other non-cash losses(4)


9,122



4,743



25,413



16,587













Adjusted EBITDA


106,589



84,201



290,280



238,219

Interest expense


(22,553)



(24,347)



(69,275)



(65,614)

Amortization of deferred finance costs


1,772



1,836



5,502



5,119

Preferred dividend obligation


(2,609)





(5,624)



Premium expense on derivative instruments


(1,311)



(4,824)



(4,826)



(11,844)

Maintenance capital expenditures(5)


(7,277)



(6,232)



(17,815)



(13,759)













Distributable Cash Flow

$

74,611


$

50,634


$

198,242


$

152,121
















(1)

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow are non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) financial measures under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Management of the Partnership believes EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow provide additional information for evaluating the Partnership's ability to make distributions to its common unit holders and the general partner, among other things. These measures are widely-used by commercial banks, investment bankers, rating agencies and investors in evaluating performance relative to peers and pre-set performance standards. Adjusted EBITDA is also similar to the Consolidated EBITDA calculation utilized for the Partnership's financial covenants under its credit facility, with the exception that Adjusted EBITDA includes some non-cash items specifically excluded under the credit facility. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and, accordingly, should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income, operating income, or cash flows from operating activities in accordance with GAAP.

(2)

Represents Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's ("Anadarko" – NYSE: APC) non-controlling interest in the operating results of Atlas Pipeline Mid-Continent WestOk, LLC ("WestOK") and Atlas Pipeline Mid-Continent WestTex, LLC ("WestTX"); and MarkWest's non-controlling interest in Centrahoma.

(3)

Represents the depreciation, amortization and interest expense included in income attributable to non-controlling interest for MarkWest's interest in Centrahoma

(4)

Includes the non-cash impact of commodity price movements on pipeline linefill inventory, non-cash compensation and minimum volume adjustments on certain producer throughput contracts.

(5)

Net of non-controlling interest maintenance capital of $140 thousand and $184 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $482 thousand and $360 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 


ATLAS PIPELINE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Operating Highlights(1)



Three Months Ended September 30,


Nine Months Ended September 30,


2014


2013


Percent Change


2014


2013


Percent Change

Pricing (unhedged):
























Weighted average market prices:












NGL price per gallon – Conway hub

$

0.80



0.81


(1.2)%



0.89



0.80


11.3%

NGL price per gallon – Mt. Belvieu hub


0.82



0.85


(3.5)%



0.89



0.83


7.2%













Natural gas sales ($/MMBTU):












SouthOK

3.80


3.37


12.8%


4.23


3.47


21.9%

SouthTX

4.02


N/A   


N/A


4.29


N/A   


N/A

WestOK

3.70


3.30


12.1%


4.17


3.45


20.9%

WestTX

3.80


3.32


14.5%


4.21


3.40


23.8%

Weighted average

3.75


3.34


12.3%


4.19


3.46


21.1%













NGL sales ($/gallon):












SouthOK

1.03


0.87


18.4%


1.03


0.74


39.2%

SouthTX

0.82


0.75


9.3%


0.90


0.73


23.3%

WestOK

1.08


1.08


0.0%


1.12


1.01


10.9%

WestTX

0.92


0.92


0.0%


0.94


0.90


4.4%

Weighted average

0.98


0.92


6.5%


1.01


0.87


16.1%













Condensate sales ($/barrel):












SouthOK

91.10


103.45


(11.9)%


92.43


94.53


(2.2)%

SouthTX

83.43


92.94


(10.2)%


85.79


91.05


(5.8)%

WestOK

91.49


96.86


(5.5)%


91.41


88.10


3.8 %

WestTX

88.41


106.27


(16.8)%


92.91


98.78


(5.9)%

Weighted average

90.09


101.48


(11.2)%


91.78


92.82


(1.1)%

 

ATLAS PIPELINE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Operating Highlights(1)



Three Months Ended September 30,


Nine Months Ended September 30,


2014


2013


Percent Change


2014


2013


Percent Change













Volumes:
























SouthOK system(2):












Gathered gas volume (MCFD)

435,018


423,322


2.8%


422,800


412,715


2.4%

Processed gas volume(3) (MCFD)

409,452


397,358


3.0%


397,041


385,854


2.9%

Residue gas volume (MCFD)

376,350


338,369


11.2%


363,508


322,804


12.6%

Processed NGL volume (BPD)

28,298


32,951


(14.1)%


28,638


36,425


(21.4)%

Condensate volume (BPD)

530


441


20.2%


639


513


24.6%













WestOK system:












Gathered gas volume (MCFD)

573,957


505,222


13.6%


553,434


488,219


13.4%

Processed gas volume(3) (MCFD)

545,301


479,270


13.8%


528,768


462,932


14.2%

Residue gas volume (MCFD)

498,451


442,304


12.7%


484,762


428,056


13.2%

Processed NGL volume (BPD)

26,223


21,522


21.8%


24,315


20,021


21.4%

Condensate volume (BPD)

2,533


1,759


44.0%


2,374


1,892


25.5%













SouthTX system(4):












Gathered gas volume (MCFD)

137,918


141,282


(2.4)%


127,978


131,815


(2.9)%

Processed gas volume(3) (MCFD)

137,573


140,557


(2.1)%


125,844


131,000


(3.9)%

Residue gas volume (MCFD)

106,332


114,287


(7.0)%


92,399


105,495


(12.4)%

Processed NGL volume (BPD)

16,336


17,990


(9.2)%


14,020


16,524


(15.2)%

Condensate volume (BPD)

191


108


76.9%


170


85


100%













WestTX system(2)












Gathered gas volume (MCFD)

508,010


383,466


32.5%


459,348


349,894


31.3%

Processed gas volume(3) (MCFD)

473,644


355,203


33.3%


434,675


316,760


37.2%

Residue gas volume (MCFD)

348,921


265,648


31.3%


321,510


235,310


36.6%

Processed NGL volume (BPD)

62,086


47,663


30.3%


56,215


40,322


39.4%

Condensate volume (BPD)

2,490


2,598


(4.2)%


1,972


1,881


4.8%













Other systems:












Gathered gas volumes (MCFD)

27,703


30,779


(10.0)%


28,322


29,973


(5.5)%













Consolidated Volumes:












Gathered gas volume (MCFD)

1,682,606


1,484,071


13.1%


1,591,822


1,412,616


11.9%

Processed gas volume (MCFD)

1,565,970


1,372,388


13.8%


1,486,328


1,296,546


13.7%

Residue gas volume (MCFD)

1,330,054


1,160,608


14.6%


1,262,179


1,091,665


15.6%

Processed NGL volume (BPD)

132,943


120,126


10.7%


123,188


113,292


8.7%

Condensate volume (BPD)

5,744


4,906


17.1%


5,155


4,371


17.9%









(1)  "MCF" represents thousand cubic feet; "MCFD" represents thousand cubic feet per day; "BPD" represents barrels per day

(2)  Operating data for the SouthOK and WestTX systems represents 100% of operating activity

(3)  Processed gas volumes include volumes offloaded and processed by third parties as well as volumes bypassed and delivered as residue gas

(4)  Gathered and processed gas volumes on the SouthTX system include volumes processed by a third-party in which the Partnership receives 
       the economic interest. Actual physical gathered and processed volumes totaled 134,064 MCFD and 133,719 MCFD, respectively, during the 
       three months ended September 30, 2014, and 116,315 MCFD and 114,180 MCFD, respectively, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014

 

ATLAS PIPELINE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Current Commodity Risk Management Positions

(as of November 3, 2014)


SWAP CONTRACTS


NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS


Production
Period

Purchased /
Sold

Commodity

Gallons

Avg. Fixed
Price

4Q14

Sold

Propane

12,852,000

1.00

4Q14

Sold

Iso Butane

1,260,000

1.26

4Q14

Sold

Normal Butane

1,260,000

1.53

4Q14

Sold

Natural Gasoline

3,906,000

1.98

1Q15

Sold

Propane

13,734,000

0.99

1Q15

Sold

Natural Gasoline

4,662,000

1.97

2Q15

Sold

Propane

15,624,000

0.99

2Q15

Sold

Natural Gasoline

4,914,000

2.02

3Q15

Sold

Propane

13,860,000

1.05

3Q15

Sold

Natural Gasoline

3,780,000

2.00

4Q15

Sold

Propane

13,608,000

1.03

4Q15

Sold

Natural Gasoline

1,260,000

2.00

1Q16

Sold

Propane

9,450,000

1.03

2Q16

Sold

Propane

7,560,000

1.03

3Q16

Sold

Propane

8,820,000

1.03

4Q16

Sold

Propane

8,820,000

1.03

1Q17

Sold

Propane

2,520,000

1.04

2Q17

Sold

Propane

2,520,000

1.04

3Q17

Sold

Propane

2,520,000

1.04

4Q17

Sold

Propane

2,520,000

1.04

 

CONDENSATE


Production
Period

Purchased /
Sold

Commodity

Barrels

Avg. Fixed
Price

4Q14

Sold

Crude Oil

69,000

91.71

1Q15

Sold

Crude Oil

75,000

92.11

2Q15

Sold

Crude Oil

75,000

90.45

3Q15

Sold

Crude Oil

45,000

88.58

4Q15

Sold

Crude Oil

15,000

85.13

1Q16

Sold

Crude Oil

15,000

90.00

2Q16

Sold

Crude Oil

15,000

90.00

 

NATURAL GAS


Production
Period

Purchased /
Sold

Commodity

MMBTUs

Avg. Fixed
Price

4Q14

Sold

Natural Gas

5,350,000

4.15

1Q15

Sold

Natural Gas

6,865,000

4.27

2Q15

Sold

Natural Gas

5,215,000

4.04

3Q15

Sold

Natural Gas

5,215,000

4.05

4Q15

Sold

Natural Gas

4,915,000

4.10

1Q16

Sold

Natural Gas

4,350,000

4.01

2Q16

Sold

Natural Gas

2,250,000

3.65

3Q16

Sold

Natural Gas

2,250,000

3.65

4Q16

Sold

Natural Gas

2,850,000

3.75

1Q17

Sold

Natural Gas

2,400,000

4.44

2Q17

Sold

Natural Gas

600,000

4.46

 

ATLAS PIPELINE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Current Commodity Risk Management Positions

(as of November 3, 2014)


OPTION CONTRACTS


NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS


Production
Period

Purchased/
Sold

Type

Commodity

Gallons

Avg. Strike
Price

4Q14

Purchased

Put

Propane

2,520,000

0.96

4Q14

Sold

Call

Propane

1,260,000

1.34

1Q15

Purchased

Put

Propane

1,890,000

0.98

1Q15

Sold

Call

Propane

1,260,000

1.28

3Q15

Purchased

Put

Propane

1,260,000

0.88

 

CONDENSATE


Production
Period

Purchased/
Sold

Type

Commodity

Barrels

Avg. Strike
Price

4Q14

Purchased

Put

Crude Oil

117,000

91.57

1Q15

Purchased

Put

Crude Oil

45,000

91.33

2Q15

Purchased

Put

Crude Oil

75,000

89.49

3Q15

Purchased

Put

Crude Oil

75,000

88.59

4Q15

Purchased

Put

Crude Oil

75,000

88.15

 

 

SOURCE Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P.



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