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Mplx LP: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 5 new, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Quarterly net income and adjusted EBITDA rose: Fourth-quarter net income attributable to MPLX was $1,193 million, up from $1,099 million. Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX was $1,804 million, up from $1,762 million. Source
  • Full-year net income and adjusted EBITDA higher: Full-year net income attributable to MPLX was $4,912 million, against $4,317 million in 2024. Full-year adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX was $7,017 million, against $6,764 million. Source
  • Crude oil and products EBITDA up $52 million: Crude Oil and Products Logistics segment adjusted EBITDA rose $52 million to $1,175 million, mainly from a $37 million FERC tariff ruling benefit and higher rates. Source
  • NGL segment EBITDA down $10 million: Natural Gas and NGL Services segment adjusted EBITDA was $629 million, with recently acquired assets and higher volumes adding to results. Source
  • Quarterly distribution held at $1.0765: The fourth-quarter 2025 distribution was $1.0765 per common unit, with coverage of 1.3x. Full-year distributions declared were $4.0660 per unit. Source
  • Full-year adjusted free cash flow $1.0 billion: Full-year adjusted free cash flow was $1.0 billion, against $3.9 billion in 2024, with net cash from operations of $5.9 billion. Source
  • Secretariat II adds Permian processing: Secretariat II is a newly announced 300 MMcf/d gas processing plant that would take Permian processing capacity to 1.7 Bcf/d. Source

“In 2025, we invested to grow our natural gas and NGL value chains and returned more than $4 billion to unitholders,”

Maryann Mannen, MPLX chairman, president and chief executive officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Capital spending Source2026$2.7 billion total; $2.4 billion growth; $300 million maintenanceNew
Growth capital mix Source202690% Natural Gas and NGL Services; 10% Crude Oil and Products LogisticsNew
Leverage ratio Sourcenot stated4.0xKept
Secretariat II processing (Permian) Sourcesecond half of 2028300 MMcf/d plant; Permian processing capacity 1.7 Bcf/dNew
Marcellus gathering system expansion Sourcefirst half of 2028in service first half of 2028New
Secretariat I processing (Permian) Source20261.4 Bcf/d Permian processing capacity; volumes ramp through 2026
Harmon Creek III processing (Northeast) Sourcethird quarter of 2026in service Q3 2026; Northeast processing 8.1 Bcf/d; fractionation 800 mbpd
Titan Complex second sour gas treating plant (Permian) Sourcefourth quarter of 2026fully online Q4 2026; sour gas treating over 400 MMcf/d
BANGL pipeline expansion Sourcefourth quarter of 2026250 mbpd to 300 mbpd
Bay Runner pipeline (Agua Dulce export) Sourcethird quarter of 2026in service Q3 2026; part of pipelines designed for up to 5.3 Bcf/dNew
Rio Bravo pipeline (Agua Dulce export) Source2029in service 2029
Blackcomb pipeline (Permian to Gulf Coast) Sourcefourth quarter of 20262.5 Bcf/d
Traverse pipeline (Gulf Coast) Sourcesecond half of 20272.5 Bcf/d
Gulf Coast fractionators Source2028 and 2029two facilities of 150 mbpd eachKept
Gulf Coast LPG export terminal Source2028400 mbpdKept
Eiger Express pipeline (Permian to Katy) Sourcemid-20283.7 Bcf/dRaised from 2.5 Bcf/d

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: A 2026 capital spending plan of $2.7 billion, with $2.4 billion of growth, was announced; the prior release gave no 2026 figure. Source
  • Guidance raised: Eiger Express capacity is listed at 3.7 Bcf/d; the prior release gave 2.5 Bcf/d. Source
  • New: Secretariat II, a 300 MMcf/d processing plant, appears under newly announced investments. Source
  • New: The Marcellus Gathering System Expansion appears under newly announced investments. Source
  • New: Maryann Mannen is now titled chairman as well as president and chief executive officer; the prior release gave president and chief executive officer. Source
  • Ended: The Rockies gathering and processing operations were sold, with $971 million received; the prior release expected the sale to close in the fourth quarter of 2025. Source
  • Guidance kept: Mid-single digit adjusted EBITDA growth was repeated from the prior release. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Quarterly net income and adjusted EBITDA rose: Fourth-quarter net income attributable to MPLX was $1,193 million, up from $1,099 million. Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX was $1,804 million, up from $1,762 million. Source
  • Full-year net income and adjusted EBITDA higher: Full-year net income attributable to MPLX was $4,912 million, against $4,317 million in 2024. Full-year adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX was $7,017 million, against $6,764 million. Source
  • Quarterly cash flow measures reported: Quarterly net cash from operations was $1,496 million, distributable cash flow $1,417 million, and adjusted free cash flow $1,567 million. Source

Segments and throughput

  • Crude oil and products EBITDA up $52 million: Crude Oil and Products Logistics segment adjusted EBITDA rose $52 million to $1,175 million, mainly from a $37 million FERC tariff ruling benefit and higher rates. Source
  • NGL segment EBITDA down $10 million: Natural Gas and NGL Services segment adjusted EBITDA was $629 million, with recently acquired assets and higher volumes adding to results. Source
  • Pipeline throughput up, tariff flat in quarter: Total pipeline throughput was 5,908 mbpd, up 1%. The average tariff held at $1.06 per barrel in the quarter and rose 4% for the year, on 5,965 mbpd of full-year throughput. Source
  • Terminal throughput down 2%: Terminal throughput was 3,078 mbpd, down 2% from 3,128 mbpd. Crude oil pipeline throughput fell 1% and its average tariff fell 3% in the quarter. Source
  • Gas processing down 1%: Natural gas processed was 9,827 MMcf/d, down 1%, and C2 plus NGLs fractionated was 666 mbpd, down 2%. Source

“In 2026, we are executing growth anchored in the Permian and Marcellus basins”

Maryann Mannen, MPLX chairman, president and chief executive officer

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Operating costs and depreciation increased: Operating expenses including purchased product costs were $858 million, up from $835 million. Depreciation and amortization was $355 million, up from $324 million. Source
  • Equity income down, other income up: Equity method income was $155 million, down from $171 million. Other income was $203 million, up from $52 million, and the reconciliation shows a $159 million gain on sale of assets. Source
  • Interest costs increased: Net interest and other financial costs were $277 million, up from $229 million. Full-year costs were $983 million, against $921 million. Source

Demand and producer activity

  • Processing added for producer demand: Management said MPLX is investing in Permian and Marcellus processing capacity in response to producer demand. Source
  • Crude gathering linked to MPC fuels: MPLX is advancing Permian gathering infrastructure and pursuing asset expansion that supports MPC's fuels value chains. Source
  • MPC to buy fractionator offtake: Marathon Petroleum will buy the offtake from the Gulf Coast fractionators and intends to market it globally. Source

“These opportunities will meet growing demand for natural gas and NGLs, enhance our value chains, and support mid-single digit adjusted EBITDA growth.”

Maryann Mannen, MPLX chairman, president and chief executive officer

Capital, cash and shareholder returns

  • Unit repurchases rose to $400 million: Cash paid for common unit repurchases was $100 million in the quarter and $400 million for the year, against $326 million in 2024. Source
  • Leverage ratio at 3.7x: The leverage ratio at year end was 3.7x, against 3.1x a year earlier, measured on face value debt and LTM adjusted EBITDA. Source
  • Quarterly distribution held at $1.0765: The fourth-quarter 2025 distribution was $1.0765 per common unit, with coverage of 1.3x. Full-year distributions declared were $4.0660 per unit. Source
  • Full-year adjusted free cash flow $1.0 billion: Full-year adjusted free cash flow was $1.0 billion, against $3.9 billion in 2024, with net cash from operations of $5.9 billion. Source
  • Year-end liquidity sources listed: Year-end liquidity was $2.1 billion of cash, $2.0 billion available on the bank revolver, and $1.5 billion available on the intercompany loan with MPC. Source
  • Repurchase authorization balance: About $1.1 billion remained under unit repurchase authorizations at year end. Source

Growth projects and in-service timing

  • Secretariat II adds Permian processing: Secretariat II is a newly announced 300 MMcf/d gas processing plant that would take Permian processing capacity to 1.7 Bcf/d. Source
  • Marcellus gathering expansion announced: A newly announced Marcellus gathering expansion adds a compressor station, over 30 miles of pipeline, and de-bottlenecking at the Majorsville complex. Source
  • LPG export terminal under construction: MPLX is constructing a 400 mbpd LPG export terminal and associated pipeline, in a strategic partnership with ONEOK. Source
  • Eiger Express pipeline to Katy: The Eiger Express pipeline, at 3.7 Bcf/d, is designed to carry Permian natural gas to Katy, Texas. Source
  • Export pipelines from Agua Dulce: Bay Runner and Rio Bravo pipelines are designed together to move up to 5.3 Bcf/d from Agua Dulce to export markets. Source

Acquisitions and related-party activity

  • Acquisitions of Northwind and BANGL: Full-year 2025 investing cash flows included $2.4 billion for Northwind Midstream and $703 million for the remaining 55% of BANGL LLC. Source
  • Related-party revenue and expenses: Operating revenue from related parties was $1,495 million, against $1,464 million, and related-party operating expenses were $419 million, against $425 million. Source
  • Matterhorn stake increased: MPLX bought an additional five percent interest in the Matterhorn Express joint venture for $151 million. Source

Coming up, as management said on 3 February 2026

  • Secretariat I commissioning and volume ramp: Secretariat I began commissioning in January 2026, and its volumes are expected to ramp through 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Volumes: total MPLX pipeline throughput (mbpd) Source5,908 mbpd in Q4, up 1%; 5,965 mbpd full year, up 3%
Yields: average tariff per barrel Source$1.06 in Q4, flat; $1.06 full year, up 4%
Volumes: total MPLX gathering throughput (MMcf/d) Source6,848 MMcf/d in Q4, up 2%
Volumes: terminal throughput (mbpd) Source3,078 mbpd in Q4, down 2%
Fleet: barges in operation Source322, up 1%
Fleet: towboats in operation Source30, up 3%

Risks management discussed

  • External: Lower natural gas liquids prices reduced NGL segment results, more than offsetting gains from acquired assets and higher volumes. Source
  • Operational: Divesting non-core gathering and processing assets reduced segment adjusted EBITDA by $23 million. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management says full-year 2025 capital returns of $4.4 billion delivered on the capital return commitment. Source
  • Not stated: Management refers to its commitment to durable distribution growth as part of the 2026 plan. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.