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NGL Energy Partners LP - Quarter Report: 2022 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022
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: 001-35172

NGL Energy Partners LP
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware27-3427920
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
6120 South Yale Avenue, Suite 805
Tulsa,Oklahoma74136
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
(918) 481-1119
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolsName of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common units representing Limited Partner InterestsNGLNew York Stock Exchange
Fixed-to-floating rate cumulative redeemable perpetual preferred unitsNGL-PBNew York Stock Exchange
Fixed-to-floating rate cumulative redeemable perpetual preferred unitsNGL-PCNew 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    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    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 fileroAccelerated filerx
Non-accelerated fileroSmaller 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

At November 4, 2022, there were 130,695,970 common units issued and outstanding.


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Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”) contains various forward-looking statements and information that are based on our beliefs and those of our general partner, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to us. These forward-looking statements are identified as any statement that does not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Certain words in this Quarterly Report such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” and similar expressions and statements regarding our plans and objectives for future operations, identify forward-looking statements. Although we and our general partner believe such forward-looking statements are reasonable, neither we nor our general partner can assure they will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected. Among the key risk factors that may affect our consolidated financial position and results of operations are:

the prices of crude oil, natural gas liquids, gasoline, diesel, biodiesel and energy prices generally;
the general level of demand, and the availability of supply, for crude oil, natural gas liquids, gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel;
the level of crude oil and natural gas drilling and production in areas where we have operations and facilities;
the ability to obtain adequate supplies of products if an interruption in supply or transportation occurs and the availability of capacity to transport products to market areas;
the effect of weather conditions on supply and demand for crude oil, natural gas liquids, gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel;
the effect of natural disasters, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, lightning strikes, or other significant weather events;
the availability of local, intrastate, and interstate transportation infrastructure with respect to our transportation services;
the availability, price, and marketing of competing fuels;
the effect of energy conservation efforts on product demand;
energy efficiencies and technological trends;
issuance of executive orders, changes in applicable laws, regulations and policies, including tax, environmental, transportation, and employment regulations, or new interpretations by regulatory agencies concerning such laws and regulations and the effect of such laws, regulations and policies (now existing or in the future) on our business operations;
the effect of executive orders and legislative and regulatory actions on hydraulic fracturing, water disposal and transportation, and the treatment of flowback and produced water;
hazards or operating risks related to transporting and distributing petroleum products that may not be fully covered by insurance;
the maturity of the crude oil, natural gas liquids, and refined products industries and competition from other markets;
loss of key personnel;
the ability to renew contracts with key customers;
the ability to maintain or increase the margins we realize for our services;
the ability to renew leases for our leased equipment and storage facilities;
inflation, interest rates, and general economic conditions (including recessions and other future disruptions and volatility in the global credit markets and the impact of these events on customers and suppliers);
the nonpayment, nonperformance or bankruptcy by our counterparties;
the availability and cost of capital and our ability to access certain capital sources;
a deterioration of the credit and capital markets;
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the ability to successfully identify and complete accretive acquisitions and organic growth projects, and integrate acquired assets and businesses;
the costs and effects of legal and administrative proceedings;
changes in general economic conditions, including market and macroeconomic disruptions resulting from pandemics, including the current COVID-19 pandemic, and related governmental responses; and
political pressure and influence of environmental groups upon policies and decisions related to the production, gathering, refining, processing, fractionation, transportation and sale of crude oil, refined products, natural gas, natural gas liquids, gasoline, diesel or biodiesel.

You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. Except as may be required by state and federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. When considering forward-looking statements, please review the risks discussed under Part I, Item 1A–“Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    Financial Statements
NGL ENERGY PARTNERS LP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in Thousands, except unit amounts)
September 30, 2022March 31, 2022
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents$4,540 $3,822 
Accounts receivable-trade, net of allowance for expected credit losses of $2,823 and $2,626, respectively
1,130,760 1,123,163 
Accounts receivable-affiliates9,580 8,591 
Inventories344,719 251,277 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets153,265 159,486 
Total current assets1,642,864 1,546,339 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of $958,669 and $887,006, respectively
2,446,675 2,462,390 
GOODWILL744,439 744,439 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization of $548,627 and $507,285, respectively
1,096,144 1,135,354 
INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES21,557 21,897 
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS97,685 114,124 
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS64,803 45,802 
Total assets$6,114,167 $6,070,345 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable-trade$993,748 $1,084,837 
Accounts payable-affiliates70 73 
Accrued expenses and other payables150,529 140,719 
Advance payments received from customers25,567 7,934 
Current maturities of long-term debt2,482 2,378 
Operating lease obligations35,257 41,261 
Total current liabilities1,207,653 1,277,202 
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of debt issuance costs of $36,783 and $42,988, respectively, and current maturities
3,448,431 3,350,463 
OPERATING LEASE OBLIGATIONS62,092 72,784 
OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES104,133 104,346 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 7)
CLASS D 9.00% PREFERRED UNITS, 600,000 and 600,000 preferred units issued and outstanding, respectively
551,097 551,097 
EQUITY:
General partner, representing a 0.1% interest, 130,827 and 130,827 notional units, respectively
(52,510)(52,478)
Limited partners, representing a 99.9% interest, 130,695,970 and 130,695,970 common units issued and outstanding, respectively
428,865 401,486 
Class B preferred limited partners, 12,585,642 and 12,585,642 preferred units issued and outstanding, respectively
305,468 305,468 
Class C preferred limited partners, 1,800,000 and 1,800,000 preferred units issued and outstanding, respectively
42,891 42,891 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(440)(308)
Noncontrolling interests16,487 17,394 
Total equity740,761 714,453 
Total liabilities and equity$6,114,167 $6,070,345 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NGL ENERGY PARTNERS LP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in Thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)
Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended September 30,
2022202120222021
REVENUES:
Water Solutions$164,910 $136,210 $330,989 $266,436 
Crude Oil Logistics574,783 554,830 1,440,154 1,108,454 
Liquids Logistics1,269,754 1,063,097 2,735,687 1,867,902 
Total Revenues2,009,447 1,754,137 4,506,830 3,242,792 
COST OF SALES:
Water Solutions920 6,423 11,145 16,761 
Crude Oil Logistics514,199 498,089 1,336,569 1,035,346 
Liquids Logistics1,249,001 1,021,081 2,671,417 1,798,279 
Total Cost of Sales1,764,120 1,525,593 4,019,131 2,850,386 
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating84,158 69,019 156,018 134,803 
General and administrative16,628 11,450 33,385 27,224 
Depreciation and amortization68,118 69,563 134,778 153,665 
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets, net7,653 13,694 7,485 81,230 
Operating Income (Loss)68,770 64,818 156,033 (4,516)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):  
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities1,207 434 1,881 646 
Interest expense(68,297)(68,495)(135,608)(135,625)
Gain on early extinguishment of liabilities, net2,479 1,071 4,141 1,122 
Other (expense) income, net(15)730 631 1,979 
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes4,144 (1,442)27,078 (136,394)
INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) BENEFIT(537)235 (365)685 
Net Income (Loss)3,607 (1,207)26,713 (135,709)
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS(97)(330)(342)(768)
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO NGL ENERGY PARTNERS LP$3,510 $(1,537)$26,371 $(136,477)
NET LOSS ALLOCATED TO COMMON UNITHOLDERS (NOTE 3)$(26,899)$(27,236)$(31,578)$(187,128)
BASIC LOSS PER COMMON UNIT$(0.21)$(0.21)$(0.24)$(1.44)
DILUTED LOSS PER COMMON UNIT$(0.21)$(0.21)$(0.24)$(1.44)
BASIC WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON UNITS OUTSTANDING130,695,970 129,593,939 130,695,970 129,593,939 
DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON UNITS OUTSTANDING130,695,970 129,593,939 130,695,970 129,593,939 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NGL ENERGY PARTNERS LP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(in Thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended September 30,
2022202120222021
Net income (loss)$3,607 $(1,207)$26,713 $(135,709)
Other comprehensive loss(82)(52)(132)(44)
Comprehensive income (loss)$3,525 $(1,259)$26,581 $(135,753)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NGL ENERGY PARTNERS LP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Three Months and Six Months Ended September 30, 2022
(in Thousands, except unit amounts)
Limited Partners
PreferredCommon
General
Partner
UnitsAmount
Units
AmountAccumulated
Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Noncontrolling
Interests
Total
Equity
BALANCES AT MARCH 31, 2022$(52,478)14,385,642 $348,359 130,695,970 $401,486 $(308)$17,394 $714,453 
Distributions to noncontrolling interest owners— — — — — — (975)(975)
Equity issued pursuant to incentive compensation plan (Note 8)— — — — 497 — — 497 
Net (loss) income(5)— — — 22,866 — 245 23,106 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — (50)— (50)
BALANCES AT JUNE 30, 2022(52,483)14,385,642 348,359 130,695,970 424,849 (358)16,664 737,031 
Distributions to noncontrolling interest owners— — — — — — (274)(274)
Equity issued pursuant to incentive compensation plan (Note 8)— — — — 479 — — 479 
Net (loss) income(27)— — — 3,537 — 97 3,607 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — (82)— (82)
BALANCES AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2022$(52,510)14,385,642 $348,359 130,695,970 $428,865 $(440)$16,487 $740,761 

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NGL ENERGY PARTNERS LP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Three Months and Six Months Ended September 30, 2021
(in Thousands, except unit amounts)

Limited Partners
PreferredCommon
General
Partner
UnitsAmount
Units
AmountAccumulated
Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Noncontrolling
Interests
Total
Equity
BALANCES AT MARCH 31, 2021$(52,189)14,385,642 $348,359 129,593,999 $582,784 $(266)$69,471 $948,159 
Distributions to noncontrolling interest owners— — — — — — (444)(444)
Sawtooth joint venture disposition— — — — — — (51,097)(51,097)
Equity issued pursuant to incentive compensation plan— — — — 960 — — 960 
Net (loss) income(159)— — — (134,781)— 438 (134,502)
Other comprehensive income— — — — — — 
BALANCES AT JUNE 30, 2021(52,348)14,385,642 348,359 129,593,999 448,963 (258)18,368 763,084 
Distributions to noncontrolling interest owners— — — — — — (513)(513)
Equity issued pursuant to incentive compensation plan — — — — 1,048 — — 1,048 
Net (loss) income(27)— — — (1,510)— 330 (1,207)
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — (52)— (52)
BALANCES AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2021$(52,375)14,385,642 $348,359 129,593,999 $448,501 $(310)$18,185 $762,360 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NGL ENERGY PARTNERS LP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in Thousands)
Six Months Ended September 30,
20222021
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)$26,713 $(135,709)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization, including amortization of debt issuance costs143,410 162,424 
Gain on early extinguishment of liabilities, net(4,141)(1,122)
Non-cash equity-based compensation expense976 (1,793)
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets, net7,485 81,230 
Change in provision for expected credit losses(224)96 
Net adjustments to fair value of commodity derivatives13,075 40,680 
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities(1,881)(646)
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities2,567 2,009 
Lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments15,618 3,614 
Other63 721 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, exclusive of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable-trade and affiliates(6,576)(137,210)
Inventories(144,118)(175,910)
Other current and noncurrent assets(807)24,631 
Accounts payable-trade and affiliates(90,380)139,688 
Other current and noncurrent liabilities6,548 (10,548)
Net cash used in operating activities(31,672)(7,845)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures(93,963)(77,808)
Net settlements of commodity derivatives19,785 (65,688)
Proceeds from sales of assets14,054 4,551 
Proceeds from divestitures of businesses and investments, net— 63,489 
Investments in unconsolidated entities(346)(235)
Distributions of capital from unconsolidated entities— 562 
Net cash used in investing activities(60,470)(75,129)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facility1,037,000 826,000 
Payments on revolving credit facility(866,000)(684,000)
Repayment and repurchase of senior unsecured notes(73,472)(40,249)
Payments on other long-term debt(1,273)(6,169)
Debt issuance costs(1,203)(10,326)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest owners(1,249)(957)
Payments to settle contingent consideration liabilities(941)(623)
Principal payments of finance leases(2)— 
Net cash provided by financing activities92,860 83,676 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents718 702 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period3,822 4,829 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$4,540 $5,531 
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash interest paid$129,000 $126,076 
Income taxes paid (net of income tax refunds)$2,170 $1,410 
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accrued capital expenditures$13,124 $13,264 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NGL ENERGY PARTNERS LP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1—Organization and Operations

NGL Energy Partners LP (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Partnership”) is a Delaware limited partnership. NGL Energy Holdings LLC serves as our general partner (“GP”). At September 30, 2022, our operations included three segments:

Our Water Solutions segment transports, treats, recycles and disposes of produced and flowback water generated from crude oil and natural gas production. We also sell produced water for reuse and recycle and brackish non-potable water to our producer customers to be used in their crude oil exploration and production activities. As part of processing water, we aggregate and sell recovered crude oil, also known as skim oil. We also dispose of solids such as tank bottoms, drilling fluids and drilling muds and perform other ancillary services such as truck and frac tank washouts. Our activities in this segment are underpinned by long-term, fixed fee contracts and acreage dedications, some of which contain minimum volume commitments with leading oil and gas companies including large, investment grade producer customers.
Our Crude Oil Logistics segment purchases crude oil from producers and marketers and transports it to refineries or for resale at pipeline injection stations, storage terminals, barge loading facilities, rail facilities, refineries, and other trade hubs, and provides storage, terminaling, and transportation services through its owned assets. Our activities in this segment are supported by certain long-term, fixed rate contracts which include minimum volume commitments on our owned and leased pipelines.
Our Liquids Logistics segment conducts supply operations for natural gas liquids, refined petroleum products and biodiesel to a broad range of commercial, retail and industrial customers across the United States and Canada. These operations are conducted through our 24 owned terminals, third-party storage and terminal facilities, nine common carrier pipelines and a fleet of leased railcars. We also provide services for marine exports of butane through our facility located in Chesapeake, Virginia. Our propane pipeline in Michigan was completed on August 8, 2022.

Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our controlled subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and account balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments we do not control, but can exercise significant influence over, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. We also own an undivided interest in a crude oil pipeline, and include our proportionate share of assets, liabilities, and expenses related to this pipeline in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim consolidated financial information in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements exclude certain information and notes required by GAAP for complete annual consolidated financial statements. However, we believe that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments that we consider necessary for a fair presentation of our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. Such adjustments consist only of normal recurring items, unless otherwise disclosed in this Quarterly Report. The unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2022 was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Annual Report”) filed with the SEC on June 6, 2022.

These interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report. Due to the seasonal nature of certain of our operations and other factors, the results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for future periods or for the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2023.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amount of assets and liabilities reported at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the amount of revenues and expenses reported during the periods presented.

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NGL ENERGY PARTNERS LP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

Critical accounting estimates we make in the preparation of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include, among others, determining the impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets, useful lives and recoverability of property, plant and equipment and amortizable intangible assets, the fair value of derivative instruments, estimating certain revenues, the fair value of asset retirement obligations, the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in acquisitions, the recoverability of inventories, the collectibility of accounts and notes receivable and accruals for environmental matters. Although we believe these estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from those estimates.

Significant Accounting Policies

Our significant accounting policies are consistent with those disclosed in Note 2 of our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report.

Income Taxes

We qualify as a partnership for income tax purposes. As such, we generally do not pay United States federal income tax. Rather, each owner reports his or her share of our income or loss on his or her individual tax return. The aggregate difference in the basis of our net assets for financial and tax reporting purposes cannot be readily determined, as we do not have access to information regarding each partner’s basis in the Partnership.

We have a deferred tax liability of $42.8 million and $43.5 million at September 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022, respectively, as a result of acquiring corporations in connection with certain of our acquisitions, which is included within other noncurrent liabilities in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The deferred tax liability is the tax effected cumulative temporary difference between the GAAP basis and tax basis of the acquired assets within the corporation. For GAAP purposes, certain of the acquired assets will be depreciated and amortized over time which will lower the GAAP basis. The deferred tax benefit recorded during the six months ended September 30, 2022 was $0.8 million with an effective tax rate of 27.4%. The deferred tax benefit recorded during the six months ended September 30, 2021 was $1.6 million with an effective tax rate of 23.1%.

We evaluate uncertain tax positions for recognition and measurement in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. To recognize a tax position, we determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation, based on the technical merits of the position. A tax position that meets the more likely than not threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to be recognized in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. We had no uncertain tax positions that required recognition in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements at September 30, 2022 or March 31, 2022.

Inventories

Our inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined using either the weighted-average cost or the first in, first out (FIFO) methods, including the cost of transportation and storage, and with net realizable value defined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. In performing this analysis, we consider fixed-price forward commitments.

Inventories consist of the following at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022March 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Propane$117,736 $43,971 
Butane107,168 33,144 
Crude oil53,008 135,485 
Biodiesel43,992 20,474 
Diesel6,581 3,504 
Ethanol5,489 3,503 
Other10,745 11,196 
Total$344,719 $251,277 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

Investments we do not control, but can exercise significant influence over, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Investments in partnerships and limited liability companies, unless our investment is considered to be minor, and investments in unincorporated joint ventures are also accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

Our investments in unconsolidated entities consist of the following at the dates indicated:
EntitySegmentOwnership InterestSeptember 30, 2022March 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Water services and land companyWater Solutions50%$15,331 $15,714 
Water services and land companyWater Solutions10%3,268 2,863 
Water services and land companyWater Solutions50%2,009 2,210 
Aircraft company (1)Corporate and Other50%416 538 
Water services companyWater Solutions50%409 409 
Natural gas liquids terminal companyLiquids Logistics50%124 163 
Total$21,557 $21,897 
(1)    This is an investment with a related party.

Other Noncurrent Assets

Other noncurrent assets consist of the following at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022March 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Linefill (1)$53,772 $28,065 
Minimum shipping fees - pipeline commitments (2)6,764 8,899 
Loan receivable (3)— 3,147 
Other4,267 5,691 
Total$64,803 $45,802 
(1)    Represents minimum volumes of product we are required to leave on certain third-party owned pipelines under long-term shipment commitments. At September 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022, linefill consisted of 717,686 and 423,978 barrels of crude oil, respectively. The increase was due primarily to capitalizing additional crude oil barrels as a result of increased requirements by third-party owned pipelines. Linefill held in pipelines we own is included within property, plant and equipment (see Note 4).
(2)    Represents the noncurrent portion of minimum shipping fees paid in excess of volumes shipped, or deficiency credits, for a contract with a crude oil pipeline operator. This amount can be recovered when volumes shipped exceed the minimum monthly volume commitment (see Note 7). At September 30, 2022, the deficiency credit was $11.0 million, of which $4.2 million is recorded within prepaid expenses and other current assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.
(3)    Represents the noncurrent portion of a loan receivable, net of an allowance for an expected credit loss, with a former related party. During the six months ended September 30, 2022, we received payments totaling $3.1 million to extinguish this loan receivable and we recorded a loss of $0.2 million within loss on disposal or impairment of assets, net to write off the remaining balance.

Accrued Expenses and Other Payables

Accrued expenses and other payables consist of the following at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022March 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Accrued interest$54,326 $56,104 
Derivative liabilities25,946 27,108 
Product exchange liabilities16,678 853 
Excise and other tax liabilities13,549 10,451 
Accrued compensation and benefits13,368 18,417 
Other26,662 27,786 
Total$150,529 $140,719 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2020-06, “Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity.” This ASU (i) simplifies an issuer’s accounting for convertible instruments by eliminating two of the three models in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 470-20 that require separate accounting for embedded conversion features, (ii) amends diluted earnings per share calculations for convertible instruments by requiring the use of the if-converted method and (iii) simplifies the settlement assessment entities are required to perform on contracts that can potentially settle in an entity’s own equity by removing certain requirements. We adopted this guidance on April 1, 2022, using the modified retrospective method. Under our Class D Preferred Unit (as defined in Note 8) agreement, we are permitted to issue common units to redeem a portion of the outstanding Class D Preferred Units. Using the if-converted method, we expect our calculation of earnings per unit to be impacted by both an increase in the number of diluted weighted average common units outstanding and a decrease in the amount of Class D Preferred Unit distributions, when they are determined to be dilutive. Other than the potential impact to our future earnings per unit calculations, the adoption of this guidance did not impact our financial position, results of operations or cash flows related to any debt or preferred units issued prior to adoption.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” The ASU provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions that reference the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) interest rate or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. This guidance is effective prospectively upon issuance through December 31, 2022 and may be applied from the beginning of an interim period that includes the issuance date of this ASU. On April 13, 2022, the ABL Facility (as defined herein) was amended to replace the LIBOR benchmark with the SOFR (as defined herein) benchmark (as discussed further in Note 6). We are continuing to evaluate the effect that this guidance will have on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Note 3—Loss Per Common Unit

The following table presents our calculation of basic and diluted weighted average common units outstanding for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended September 30,
2022202120222021
Weighted average common units outstanding during the period:
Common units - Basic130,695,970 129,593,939 130,695,970 129,593,939 
Common units - Diluted130,695,970 129,593,939 130,695,970 129,593,939 

For the three months and six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, all potential common units or convertible securities were considered antidilutive.

Our loss per common unit is as follows for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended September 30,
2022202120222021
(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)
Net income (loss)$3,607 $(1,207)$26,713 $(135,709)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(97)(330)(342)(768)
Net income (loss) attributable to NGL Energy Partners LP3,510 (1,537)26,371 (136,477)
Less: Distributions to preferred unitholders (1)(30,436)(25,726)(57,981)(50,837)
Less: Net loss allocated to GP (2)27 27 32 186 
Net loss allocated to common unitholders$(26,899)$(27,236)$(31,578)$(187,128)
Basic loss per common unit$(0.21)$(0.21)$(0.24)$(1.44)
Diluted loss per common unit$(0.21)$(0.21)$(0.24)$(1.44)
Basic weighted average common units outstanding130,695,970 129,593,939 130,695,970 129,593,939 
Diluted weighted average common units outstanding130,695,970 129,593,939 130,695,970 129,593,939 
(1)    Includes cumulative distributions for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 which were earned but not declared or paid (see Note 8 for a further discussion of the suspension of common unit and preferred unit distributions).
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(2)    Net loss allocated to the GP includes distributions to which it is entitled as the holder of incentive distribution rights.

Note 4—Property, Plant and Equipment

Our property, plant and equipment consists of the following at the dates indicated:
DescriptionEstimated
Useful Lives
September 30, 2022March 31, 2022
(in years)(in thousands)
Natural gas liquids terminal and storage assets2-30$174,342 $173,199 
Pipeline and related facilities30-40265,641 265,643 
Vehicles and railcars (1)3-2592,590 93,126 
Water treatment facilities and equipment3-302,102,400 2,040,687 
Crude oil tanks and related equipment2-30237,468 236,805 
Barges and towboats5-30145,623 138,778 
Information technology equipment3-738,286 48,664 
Buildings and leasehold improvements3-40148,937 151,071 
Land 100,179 100,038 
Tank bottoms and linefill (2)  39,794 30,443 
Other3-2012,211 15,252 
Construction in progress47,873 55,690 
3,405,344 3,349,396 
Accumulated depreciation(958,669)(887,006)
Net property, plant and equipment$2,446,675 $2,462,390 
(1)    Includes a finance lease right-of-use asset of $0.1 million.
(2)    Tank bottoms, which are product volumes required for the operation of storage tanks, are recorded at historical cost. We recover tank bottoms when the storage tanks are removed from service. Linefill, which represents our portion of the product volume required for the operation of the proportionate share of a pipeline we own, is recorded at historical cost.

The following table summarizes depreciation expense and capitalized interest expense for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended September 30,
2022202120222021
(in thousands)
Depreciation expense$48,806 $47,845 $95,857 $108,451 
Capitalized interest expense$241 $324 $490 $656 

We record (gains) losses from the sales of property, plant and equipment and any write-downs in value due to impairment within loss on disposal or impairment of assets, net in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations. The following table summarizes (gains) losses on the disposal or impairment of property, plant and equipment by segment for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022Six Months Ended September 30, 2022
(in thousands)
Water Solutions$9,258 $10,670 
Crude Oil Logistics (326)(1,696)
Liquids Logistics(3)(3)
Corporate and Other(520)(520)
Total$8,409 $8,451 

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Note 5—Intangible Assets

Our intangible assets consist of the following at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022March 31, 2022
DescriptionWeighted-Average Remaining Useful LifeGross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
NetGross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
(in years)(in thousands)
Amortizable:
Customer relationships19.2$1,200,919 $(465,908)$735,011 $1,200,919 $(436,837)$764,082 
Customer commitments21.8192,000 (24,960)167,040 192,000 (21,120)170,880 
Pipeline capacity rights21.27,799 (2,297)5,502 7,799 (2,167)5,632 
Rights-of-way and easements31.492,081 (13,647)78,434 91,664 (12,201)79,463 
Water rights16.799,869 (23,428)76,441 99,869 (20,404)79,465 
Executory contracts and other agreements23.121,496 (4,099)17,397 20,931 (3,014)17,917 
Non-compete agreements0.67,000 (6,872)128 7,000 (6,487)513 
Debt issuance costs (1)
3.423,352 (7,416)15,936 22,202 (5,055)17,147 
Total amortizable1,644,516 (548,627)1,095,889 1,642,384 (507,285)1,135,099 
Non-amortizable:
Trade names255 — 255 255 — 255 
Total$1,644,771 $(548,627)$1,096,144 $1,642,639 $(507,285)$1,135,354 
(1)    Includes debt issuance costs related to the ABL Facility (as defined herein). Debt issuance costs related to the fixed-rate notes are reported as a reduction of the carrying amount of long-term debt.

Amortization expense is as follows for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended September 30,
Recorded In2022202120222021
(in thousands)
Depreciation and amortization$19,312 $21,718 $38,921 $45,214 
Cost of sales69 71 137 144 
Interest expense1,198 1,693 2,361 2,375 
Operating expenses61 61 123 123 
Total$20,640 $23,543 $41,542 $47,856 

The following table summarizes expected amortization of our intangible assets at September 30, 2022 (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Ending March 31,
2023 (six months)$41,224 
202476,053 
202567,833 
202664,938 
202760,268 
202857,415 
Thereafter728,158 
Total$1,095,889 

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Note 6—Long-Term Debt

Our long-term debt consists of the following at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022March 31, 2022
Face
Amount
Unamortized
Debt Issuance
Costs (1)
Book
Value
Face
Amount
Unamortized
Debt Issuance
Costs (1)
Book
Value
(in thousands)
Senior secured notes:
7.500% Notes due 2026 (“2026 Senior Secured Notes”)
$2,050,000 $(30,598)$2,019,402 $2,050,000 $(35,140)$2,014,860 
Asset-based revolving credit facility (“ABL Facility”)287,000 — 287,000 116,000 — 116,000 
Senior unsecured notes:
7.500% Notes due 2023 (“2023 Notes”)
399,342 (1,088)398,254 475,702 (1,873)473,829 
6.125% Notes due 2025 (“2025 Notes”)
380,020 (2,035)377,985 380,020 (2,456)377,564 
7.500% Notes due 2026 (“2026 Notes”)
330,902 (3,008)327,894 332,402 (3,460)328,942 
Other long-term debt40,432 (54)40,378 41,705 (59)41,646 
3,487,696 (36,783)3,450,913 3,395,829 (42,988)3,352,841 
Less: Current maturities 2,482 — 2,482 2,378 — 2,378 
Long-term debt$3,485,214 $(36,783)$3,448,431 $3,393,451 $(42,988)$3,350,463 
(1)    Debt issuance costs related to the ABL Facility are reported within intangible assets, rather than as a reduction of the carrying amount of long-term debt.

2026 Senior Secured Notes

The 2026 Senior Secured Notes bear interest at 7.5%, which is payable on February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning on August 1, 2021. The 2026 Senior Secured Notes mature on February 1, 2026. The 2026 Senior Secured Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated February 4, 2021 (the “Indenture”).

The 2026 Senior Secured Notes are secured by first priority liens on substantially all of our assets other than our accounts receivable, inventory, pledged deposit accounts, cash and cash equivalents, renewable energy tax credits and related assets and second priority liens on our accounts receivable, inventory, pledged deposit accounts, cash and cash equivalents, renewable energy tax credits and related assets.

The Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to: pay distributions or make other restricted payments or repurchase stock; incur or guarantee additional indebtedness or issue disqualified stock or certain preferred stock; make certain investments; create or incur liens; sell assets; enter into restrictions affecting the ability of restricted subsidiaries to make distributions, make loans or advances or transfer assets to the guarantors (including the Partnership); enter into certain transactions with our affiliates; designate restricted subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries; and merge, consolidate or transfer or sell all or substantially all of our assets. The Indenture specifically restricts our ability to pay distributions until our total leverage ratio (as defined in the Indenture) for the most recently ended four full fiscal quarters at the time of the distribution is not greater than 4.75 to 1.00. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications.

Compliance

At September 30, 2022, we were in compliance with the covenants under the Indenture.

ABL Facility

The ABL Facility is subject to a borrowing base, which includes a sub-limit for letters of credit. The initial commitments under the ABL Facility were $500.0 million. On April 13, 2022, we amended the ABL Facility to increase the commitments to $600.0 million under the accordion feature within the ABL Facility. As part of the amendment, we agreed to reduce the commitments back to $500.0 million on or before March 31, 2023. In addition, the sub-limit for letters of credit was increased to $250.0 million and the LIBOR benchmark was replaced with an adjusted forward-looking term rate based on the secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) as the interest rate benchmark. The ABL Facility is secured by a lien on
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substantially all of our assets, including among other things, a first priority lien on our accounts receivable, inventory, pledged deposit accounts, cash and cash equivalents, renewable energy tax credits and related assets and a second priority lien on all of our other assets. At September 30, 2022, $287.0 million had been borrowed under the ABL Facility and we had letters of credit outstanding of approximately $142.8 million. The ABL Facility is scheduled to mature at the earliest of (a) February 4, 2026 or (b) 91 days prior to the earliest maturity date in respect to any of our indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million or greater, if such indebtedness is outstanding at such time, subject to certain exceptions.

At September 30, 2022, the borrowings under the ABL Facility had a weighted average interest rate of 6.63% calculated as the prime rate of 6.25% plus a margin of 2.00% on the alternate base borrowings and the weighted average SOFR of 2.74% plus a margin of 3.00% for the SOFR borrowings. On September 30, 2022, the interest rate in effect on letters of credit was 3.00%.

The ABL Facility contains various affirmative and negative covenants, including financial reporting requirements and limitations on indebtedness, liens, mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions, sales of assets, distributions and other restricted payments, investments (including acquisitions) and transactions with affiliates. The ABL Facility contains, as the only financial covenant, a fixed charge coverage ratio that is tested based on the financial statements for the most recently ended fiscal quarter upon the occurrence and during the continuation of a Cash Dominion Event (as defined in the ABL Facility). At September 30, 2022, no Cash Dominion Event had occurred.

Compliance

At September 30, 2022, we were in compliance with the covenants under the ABL Facility.

Senior Unsecured Notes

The senior unsecured notes include the 2023 Notes, which mature on November 1, 2023, the 2025 Notes, which mature on March 1, 2025 and the 2026 Notes, which mature on April 15, 2026 (collectively, the “Senior Unsecured Notes”).

Repurchases

The following table summarizes repurchases of Senior Unsecured Notes for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022Six Months Ended September 30, 2022
(in thousands)
2023 Notes
Notes repurchased$53,100 $76,360 
Cash paid (excluding payments of accrued interest)$50,834 $72,351 
Gain on early extinguishment of debt (1)$2,115 $3,777 
2026 Notes
Notes repurchased$1,500 $1,500 
Cash paid (excluding payments of accrued interest)$1,121 $1,121 
Gain on early extinguishment of debt (2)$364 $364 
(1)    Gain on early extinguishment of debt for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2022 is inclusive of the write-off of debt issuance costs of $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively. The gain is reported within gain on early extinguishment of liabilities, net within our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(2)    Gain on early extinguishment of debt for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2022 is inclusive of the write-off of debt issuance costs of less than $0.1 million and less than $0.1 million, respectively. The gain is reported within gain on early extinguishment of liabilities, net within our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Compliance

At September 30, 2022, we were in compliance with the covenants under all of the Senior Unsecured Notes indentures.

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Other Long-term Debt

On October 29, 2020, we entered into an equipment loan for $45.0 million which bears interest at a rate of 8.6% and is secured by certain of our barges and towboats. We have an aggregate principal balance of $40.4 million at September 30, 2022. The loan matures on November 1, 2027.

Debt Maturity Schedule

The scheduled maturities of our long-term debt are as follows at September 30, 2022:
Fiscal Year Ending March 31,2026 Senior Secured NotesABL FacilitySenior Unsecured NotesOther
Long-Term
Debt
Total
(in thousands)
2023 (six months)$— $— $— $1,104 $1,104 
2024— — 399,342 2,816 402,158 
2025— — 380,020 3,068 383,088 
20262,050,000 287,000 — 3,343 2,340,343 
2027— — 330,902 3,642 334,544 
2028— — — 26,459 26,459 
Total$2,050,000 $287,000 $1,110,264 $40,432 $3,487,696 

Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs

Amortization expense for debt issuance costs related to long-term debt was $3.0 million and $3.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $6.0 million and $6.1 million during the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The following table summarizes expected amortization of debt issuance costs at September 30, 2022 (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Ending March 31,
2023 (six months)$5,937 
202411,460 
202510,805 
20268,529 
202746 
2028
Total$36,783 

Note 7—Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Contingencies

In August 2015, LCT Capital, LLC (“LCT”) filed a lawsuit against the GP and the Partnership seeking payment for investment banking services relating to the purchase of TransMontaigne Inc. and related assets in July 2014. After pre-trial rulings, LCT was limited to pursuing claims of (i) quantum meruit (the value of the services rendered by LCT) and (ii) fraudulent misrepresentation against the defendants. Following a jury trial conducted in Delaware state court from July 23, 2018 through August 1, 2018, the jury returned a verdict consisting of an award of $4.0 million for quantum meruit and $29.0 million for fraudulent misrepresentation, subject to statutory interest. On December 5, 2019, in response to the defendants’ post-trial motion, the Court issued an Order overturning the jury’s damages award and ordering the case to be set for a damages-only trial (the “December 5th Order”). Both parties filed applications with the trial court asking the trial court to certify the December 5th Order for interlocutory, immediate review by the Appellate Court. On January 7, 2020, the Supreme Court of Delaware (“Supreme Court”) entered an Order accepting an interlocutory appeal of various issues relating to both the quantum meruit and fraudulent misrepresentation verdicts. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments of the parties on November 4, 2020, took the matters presented under advisement and on January 28, 2021, issued a ruling that (a) LCT is not entitled to “benefit-of-the-bargain” damages on its fraud claim; (b) LCT is not entitled to receive fraudulent misrepresentation damages separate from its quantum meruit damages; (c) the trial court abused its discretion when it ordered a new trial on damages relating to LCT’s claim of fraudulent misrepresentation; and (d) the trial court properly ordered a new trial on LCT’s
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claim of quantum meruit damages. The date for a new trial, to be limited to the quantum meruit claim, has been set by the trial court for February 6, 2023. Any allocation of the ultimate verdict award, if any, between the GP and the Partnership will be made by the board of directors of our GP once all information is available to it and after the new trial, any post-trial and/or any appellate process has concluded and the verdict is final as a matter of law. As of September 30, 2022, we have accrued $2.5 million related to this matter.

We are party to various other claims, legal actions, and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of our management, the ultimate resolution of these claims, legal actions, and complaints, after consideration of amounts accrued, insurance coverage, and other arrangements, is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, the outcome of such matters is inherently uncertain, and estimates of our liabilities may change materially as circumstances develop.

Environmental Matters

At September 30, 2022, we have an environmental liability, measured on an undiscounted basis, of $1.7 million, which is recorded within accrued expenses and other payables in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. Our operations are subject to extensive federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. Although we believe our operations are in substantial compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations, risks of additional costs and liabilities are inherent in our business, and there can be no assurance that we will not incur significant costs. Moreover, it is possible that other developments, such as increasingly stringent environmental laws, regulations and enforcement policies thereunder, and claims for damages to property or persons resulting from the operations, could result in substantial costs. Accordingly, we have adopted policies, practices, and procedures in the areas of pollution control, product safety, occupational health, and the handling, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials designed to prevent material environmental or other damage, and to limit the financial liability that could result from such events. However, some risk of environmental or other damage is inherent in our business.

Asset Retirement Obligations

We have contractual and regulatory obligations at certain facilities for which we have to perform remediation, dismantlement, or removal activities when the assets are retired. Our liability for asset retirement obligations is discounted to present value. To calculate the liability, we make estimates and assumptions about the retirement cost and the timing of retirement. Changes in our assumptions and estimates may occur as a result of the passage of time and the occurrence of future events.

The following table summarizes changes in our asset retirement obligation, which is reported within other noncurrent liabilities in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
Balance at March 31, 2022$29,941 
Liabilities incurred1,817 
Liabilities associated with disposed assets (1)(747)
Liabilities settled(170)
Accretion expense1,287 
Balance at September 30, 2022$32,128 
(1)    Relates to the sale of three saltwater disposal wells and other long-lived assets within our Water Solutions business.

In addition to the obligations described above, we may be obligated to remove facilities or perform other remediation upon retirement of certain other assets. However, the fair value of the asset retirement obligation cannot currently be reasonably estimated because the settlement dates are indeterminable. We will record an asset retirement obligation for these assets in the periods in which settlement dates are reasonably determinable.

Pipeline Capacity Agreements

We have noncancelable agreements with crude oil pipeline operators, which guarantee us minimum monthly shipping capacity on the pipelines. As a result, we are required to pay the minimum shipping fees if actual shipments are less than our allotted capacity. Under certain agreements we have the ability to recover minimum shipping fees previously paid if our shipping volumes exceed the minimum monthly shipping commitment during each month remaining under the agreement, with some contracts containing provisions that allow us to continue shipping up to six months after the maturity date of the contract in order to recapture previously paid minimum shipping delinquency fees. We currently have an asset recorded in prepaid
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expenses and other current assets and in other noncurrent assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet for minimum shipping fees paid in both the current and previous periods that are expected to be recovered in future periods by exceeding the minimum monthly volumes (see Note 2).

The following table summarizes future minimum throughput payments under these agreements at September 30, 2022 (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Ending March 31,
2023 (six months)$19,142 
202438,495 
202533,588 
Total$91,225 

Sales and Purchase Contracts

We have entered into product sales and purchase contracts for which we expect the parties to physically settle and deliver the inventory in future periods.

At September 30, 2022, we had the following commodity purchase commitments:
Crude Oil (1)Natural Gas Liquids
ValueVolume
(in barrels)
ValueVolume
(in gallons)
(in thousands)
Fixed-Price Commodity Purchase Commitments:
2023 (six months)$167,753 2,023 $12,313 13,458 
2024— — 7,367 8,904 
2025— — 2,829 3,486 
2026— — 1,982 2,730 
2027— — 1,808 2,520 
Total$167,753 2,023 $26,299 31,098 
Index-Price Commodity Purchase Commitments:
2023 (six months)$2,292,486 30,384 $655,856 633,211 
20241,971,489 29,508 102,413 126,578 
20251,428,772 22,775 5,257 10,501 
2026598,823 10,410 — — 
Total$6,291,570 93,077 $763,526 770,290 
(1)    Our crude oil index-price purchase commitments exceed our crude oil index-price sales commitments (presented below) due primarily to our long-term purchase commitments for crude oil that we purchase and ship on the Grand Mesa Pipeline. As these purchase commitments are deliver-or-pay contracts, whereby our counterparty is required to pay us for any volumes not delivered, we have not entered into corresponding long-term sales contracts for volumes we may not receive.
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At September 30, 2022, we had the following commodity sale commitments:
Crude OilNatural Gas Liquids
ValueVolume
(in barrels)
ValueVolume
(in gallons)
(in thousands)
Fixed-Price Commodity Sale Commitments:
2023 (six months)$169,832 2,023 $269,670 196,843 
2024— — 17,794 18,039 
2025— — 2,879 3,062 
2026— — 2,034 2,711 
2027— — 1,852 2,520 
Total$169,832 2,023 $294,229 223,175 
Index-Price Commodity Sale Commitments:
2023 (six months)$1,643,082 23,265 $662,619 563,416 
2024765,660 10,858 26,087 24,379 
2025671,133 10,220 — — 
202624,901 390 — — 
Total$3,104,776 44,733 $688,706 587,795 

We account for the contracts shown in the tables above using the normal purchase and normal sale election. Under this accounting policy election, we do not record the physical contracts at fair value at each balance sheet date; instead, we record the purchase or sale at the contracted value once the delivery occurs. Contracts in the tables above may have offsetting derivative contracts (described in Note 9) or inventory positions (described in Note 2).

Certain other forward purchase and sale contracts do not qualify for the normal purchase and normal sale election. These contracts are recorded at fair value in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet and are not included in the tables above. These contracts are included in the derivative disclosures in Note 9 and represent $42.2 million of our prepaid expenses and other current assets and $25.9 million of our accrued expenses and other payables at September 30, 2022.

Other Commitments

We have noncancelable agreements for product storage, railcar spurs and real estate. The following table summarizes future minimum payments under these agreements at September 30, 2022 (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Ending March 31,
2023 (six months)$5,683 
20248,657 
20253,574 
20261,209 
20271,195 
20281,195 
Thereafter4,168 
Total$25,681 

As part of the acquisition of Hillstone Environmental Partners, LLC, we assumed an obligation to pay a quarterly subsidy payment in the event that specified volumetric thresholds are not exceeded at a third-party facility. This agreement expires on December 31, 2022. For the three months and six months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively, and for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded $0.6 million and $1.2 million, respectively, within operating expense in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. At September 30, 2022, the range of potential payments we could be obligated to make pursuant to the subsidy agreement could be from $0.0 million to $0.8 million.

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Note 8—Equity

Partnership Equity

The Partnership’s equity consists of a 0.1% GP interest and a 99.9% limited partner interest, which consists of common units. Our GP has the right, but not the obligation, to contribute a proportionate amount of capital to us to maintain its 0.1% GP interest. Our GP is not required to guarantee or pay any of our debts and obligations. At September 30, 2022, we owned 8.69% of our GP.

Suspension of Common Unit and Preferred Unit Distributions

The board of directors of our GP temporarily suspended all distributions (common unit distributions which began with the quarter ended December 31, 2020 and preferred unit distributions which began with the quarter ended March 31, 2021) in order to deleverage our balance sheet and meet the financial performance ratios set within the Indenture of the 2026 Senior Secured Notes, as discussed further in Note 6.

Class B Preferred Units

As of September 30, 2022, there were 12,585,642 of our Class B Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units (“Class B Preferred Units”) outstanding.

On July 1, 2022, the Class B Preferred Units distribution rate changed from a fixed rate of 9.00% to a floating rate of the three-month LIBOR interest rate (2.29% for the quarter ended September 30, 2022) plus a spread of 7.21%. For the quarter ended September 30, 2022, we did not declare or pay distributions to the holders of the Class B Preferred Units, thus the quarterly distribution for September 30, 2022 is $0.5936 and the cumulative distribution since suspension for each Class B Preferred Unit is $3.9686. In addition, the amount of cumulative but unpaid distributions shall continue to accumulate at the then applicable rate until all unpaid distributions have been paid in full. The total amount due as of September 30, 2022 is $53.2 million.

Class C Preferred Units

As of September 30, 2022, there were 1,800,000 of our Class C Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units (“Class C Preferred Units”) outstanding.

The current distribution rate for the Class C Preferred Units is 9.625% per year of the $25.00 liquidation preference per unit (equal to $2.41 per unit per year). For the quarter ended September 30, 2022, we did not declare or pay distributions to the holders of the Class C Preferred Units, thus the quarterly distribution for September 30, 2022 is $0.6016 and the cumulative distribution since suspension for each Class C Preferred Unit is $4.2109. In addition, the amount of cumulative but unpaid distributions shall continue to accumulate at the then applicable rate until all unpaid distributions have been paid in full. The total amount due as of September 30, 2022 is $8.1 million.

Class D Preferred Units

As of September 30, 2022, there were 600,000 preferred units (“Class D Preferred Units”) and warrants exercisable to purchase an aggregate of 25,500,000 common units outstanding.

The current distribution rate for the Class D Preferred Units increased on July 1, 2022 from 9.00% to 10.00% per year per unit (equal to $100.00 per every $1,000 in unit value per year), and includes an additional 1.50% rate increase due to us exceeding the adjusted total leverage ratio and due to a Class D distribution payment default, as defined within the amended and restated limited partnership agreement. For the quarter ended September 30, 2022, we did not declare or pay distributions to the holders of the Class D Preferred Units, thus the average quarterly distribution at September 30, 2022 is $29.92 and the average cumulative distribution since suspension for each Class D Preferred unit is $192.50. In addition, the amount of cumulative but unpaid distributions shall continue to accumulate at the then applicable rate until all unpaid distributions have been paid in full. The total amount due as of September 30, 2022 is $124.6 million.

Equity-Based Incentive Compensation

Our GP adopted a long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”), which allowed for the issuance of equity-based compensation. Our GP granted certain restricted units to employees and directors, which vest in tranches, subject to the continued service of
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the recipients through the vesting date (the “Service Awards”). The Service Awards may also vest upon a change of control, at the discretion of the board of directors of our GP. No distributions accrue to or are paid on the Service Awards during the vesting period. The LTIP expired on May 10, 2021.

The following table summarizes the Service Award activity during the six months ended September 30, 2022:
Number of UnitsWeighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Unit
Unvested Service Award units at March 31, 20222,188,800 $2.15
Units forfeited(99,000)$2.15
Unvested Service Award units at September 30, 20222,089,800 $2.15

As the LTIP expired on May 10, 2021, we had no common units available for grant for the six months ended September 30, 2022.

As of September 30, 2022, there are 1,393,075 unvested Service Award units which are expected to vest during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023 and 696,725 unvested Service Award units which are expected to vest during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. Also, any current unvested Service Awards that are forfeited or canceled will not be available for future grants.

Service Awards are valued at the average of the high/low sales price as of the grant date less the present value of the expected distribution stream over the vesting period using a risk-free interest rate. We record the expense for each Service Award on a straight-line basis over the requisite period for the entire award (that is, over the requisite service period of the last separately vesting portion of the award), ensuring that the amount of compensation cost recognized at any date at least equals the portion of the grant date value of the award that is vested at that date.

During the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we recorded compensation expense related to Service Award units of $0.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively. During the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we recorded compensation expense related to Service Award units of $1.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively.

For the unvested Service Award units at September 30, 2022, we had estimated future expense of $2.0 million which we expect to record during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023 and $1.2 million which we expect to record during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024.

Note 9—Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Our cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current assets and liabilities (excluding derivative instruments) are carried at amounts which reasonably approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature.

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Commodity Derivatives

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of our commodity derivative assets and liabilities reported in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022March 31, 2022
Derivative
Assets
Derivative
Liabilities
Derivative
Assets
Derivative
Liabilities
(in thousands)
Level 1 measurements$81,175 $(17,622)$73,353 $(47,585)
Level 2 measurements47,456 (27,216)51,968 (27,372)
128,631 (44,838)125,321 (74,957)
Netting of counterparty contracts (1)(18,955)18,955 (47,585)47,585 
Net cash collateral (held) provided(43,341)(315)839 — 
Commodity derivatives$66,335 $(26,198)$78,575 $(27,372)
(1)    Relates to commodity derivative assets and liabilities that are expected to be net settled on an exchange or through a netting arrangement with the counterparty. Our physical contracts that do not qualify as normal purchase normal sale transactions are not subject to such netting arrangements.

The following table summarizes the accounts that include our commodity derivative assets and liabilities in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022March 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets$66,335 $78,575 
Accrued expenses and other payables(25,946)(27,108)
Other noncurrent liabilities(252)(264)
Net commodity derivative asset$40,137 $51,203 

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The following table summarizes our open commodity derivative contract positions at the dates indicated. We do not account for these derivatives as hedges.
ContractsSettlement PeriodNet Long
(Short)
Notional Units
(in barrels)
Fair Value
of
Net Assets
(Liabilities)
(in thousands)
At September 30, 2022:
Crude oil fixed-price (1)October 2022–December 2023(117)$56,702 
Propane fixed-price (1)October 2022–March 20241,199 (10,253)
Refined products fixed-price (1)October 2022–September 2023(361)2,698 
Butane fixed-price (1)October 2022–December 2023(731)11,755 
OtherOctober 2022–August 202422,891 
83,793 
Net cash collateral held(43,656)
Net commodity derivative asset$40,137 
At March 31, 2022:
Crude oil fixed-price (1)April 2022–December 2023(1,330)$35,662 
Propane fixed-price (1)April 2022–December 2023184 3,785 
Refined products fixed-price (1)April 2022–December 2022685 (6,063)
Butane fixed-price (1)April 2022–December 2023(268)(1,711)
OtherApril 2022–March 202318,691 
50,364 
Net cash collateral provided839 
Net commodity derivative asset$51,203 
(1)    We may have fixed price physical purchases, including inventory, offset by floating price physical sales or floating price physical purchases offset by fixed price physical sales. These contracts are derivatives we have entered into as an economic hedge against the risk of mismatches between fixed and floating price physical obligations.

During the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we recorded net gains of $28.0 million and $16.0 million, respectively, from our commodity derivatives to revenues and cost of sales in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we recorded net losses of $13.1 million and $40.7 million, respectively, from our commodity derivatives to revenues and cost of sales in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Credit Risk

We have credit policies that we believe minimize our overall credit risk, including an evaluation of potential counterparties’ financial condition (including credit ratings), collateral requirements under certain circumstances, and the use of industry standard master netting agreements, which allow for offsetting counterparty receivable and payable balances for certain transactions. At September 30, 2022, our primary counterparties were retailers, resellers, energy marketers, producers, refiners, and dealers. This concentration of counterparties may impact our overall exposure to credit risk, either positively or negatively, as the counterparties may be similarly affected by changes in economic, regulatory or other conditions. If a counterparty does not perform on a contract, we may not realize amounts that have been recorded in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and recognized in our net income.

Interest Rate Risk

The ABL Facility is variable-rate debt with interest rates that are generally indexed to the Wall Street Journal prime rate or SOFR, an adjusted forward-looking term rate based on the secured overnight financing rate. At September 30, 2022, we had $287.0 million of outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility at a weighted average interest rate of 6.63%.

On July 1, 2022, the Class B Preferred Units distribution rate changed from a fixed rate of 9.00% to a floating rate of the three-month LIBOR interest rate (2.29% for the quarter ended September 30, 2022) plus a spread of 7.21%.

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For our Class C Preferred Units, distributions on and after April 15, 2024 will accumulate at a percentage of the $25.00 liquidation preference equal to the applicable three-month LIBOR interest rate (or alternative rate as determined in the partnership agreement) plus a spread of 7.384%. On or after July 1, 2024, the holders of our Class D Preferred Units can elect, from time to time, for the distributions to be calculated based on a floating rate equal to the applicable three-month LIBOR interest rate (or alternative rate as determined in the partnership agreement) plus a spread of 7.00% (“Class D Variable Rate”, as defined in the partnership agreement). Each Class D Variable Rate election shall be effective for at least four quarters following such election.

Fair Value of Fixed-Rate Notes

The following table provides fair value estimates of our fixed-rate notes at September 30, 2022 (in thousands):
Senior Secured Notes:
2026 Senior Secured Notes$1,818,521 
Senior Unsecured Notes:
2023 Notes$385,365 
2025 Notes$305,758 
2026 Notes$247,901 

For the 2026 Senior Secured Notes and Senior Unsecured Notes, the fair value estimates were developed based on publicly traded quotes and would be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Note 10—Segments

Our operations are organized into three reportable segments: (i) Water Solutions, (ii) Crude Oil Logistics and (iii) Liquids Logistics, consistent with the manner in which our chief operating decision maker evaluates performance and allocates resources. These segments have been identified based on the differing products and services, regulatory environment and the expertise required for these operations. Our Liquids Logistics reportable segment includes operating segments that have been aggregated based on the nature of the products and services provided. Operating income of these segments is reviewed by the chief operating decision maker to evaluate performance and make business decisions. Intersegment transactions are recorded based on prices negotiated between the segments and are eliminated upon consolidation.

See Note 1 for a discussion of the products and services of our reportable segments. The remainder of our business operations is presented as “Corporate and Other” and consists of certain corporate expenses that are not allocated to the reportable segments. The following table summarizes revenues related to our segments for the periods indicated:
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Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended September 30,
2022202120222021
(in thousands)
Revenues:
Water Solutions:
Topic 606 revenues
Disposal service fees$129,046 $101,892 $246,272 $200,189 
Sale of recovered crude oil27,472 17,182 65,921 30,983 
Sale of water3,365 11,570 9,173 24,852 
Other service revenues5,027 5,566 9,623 10,412 
Total Water Solutions revenues164,910 136,210 330,989 266,436 
Crude Oil Logistics:
Topic 606 revenues
Crude oil sales551,394 536,067 1,399,170 1,071,496 
Crude oil transportation and other22,812 18,813 43,407 37,262 
Non-Topic 606 revenues1,827 2,120 3,686 4,365 
Elimination of intersegment sales(1,250)(2,170)(6,109)(4,669)
Total Crude Oil Logistics revenues574,783 554,830 1,440,154 1,108,454 
Liquids Logistics:
Topic 606 revenues
Refined products635,703 444,268 1,384,334 837,377 
Propane sales198,783 219,297 420,578 379,700 
Butane sales151,716 167,337 352,192 285,877 
Other product sales160,641 139,566 314,983 253,896 
Service revenues3,661 3,065 6,643 8,488 
Non-Topic 606 revenues119,250 89,581 256,957 103,888 
Elimination of intersegment sales— (17)— (1,324)
Total Liquids Logistics revenues1,269,754 1,063,097 2,735,687 1,867,902 
Total revenues$2,009,447 $1,754,137 $4,506,830 $3,242,792 

The following tables summarize depreciation and amortization expense (including amortization expense recorded within interest expense, cost of sales and operating expenses in Note 5 and Note 6) and operating income (loss) by segment for the periods indicated.
Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended September 30,
2022202120222021
(in thousands)
Depreciation and Amortization:
Water Solutions$51,388 $50,731 $101,298 $113,774 
Crude Oil Logistics11,775 12,454 23,529 24,863 
Liquids Logistics3,465 4,758 6,914 11,803 
Corporate and Other5,814 6,500 11,669 11,984 
Total$72,442 $74,443 $143,410 $162,424 
Operating Income (Loss):
Water Solutions$47,128 $32,772 $100,733 $40,355 
Crude Oil Logistics32,927 28,231 51,916 16,650 
Liquids Logistics1,653 11,461 28,293 (41,948)
Corporate and Other(12,938)(7,646)(24,909)(19,573)
Total$68,770 $64,818 $156,033 $(4,516)

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The following table summarizes additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets by segment for the periods indicated. This information has been prepared on the accrual basis, and includes property, plant and equipment and intangible assets acquired in acquisitions.
Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended September 30,
2022202120222021
(in thousands)
Water Solutions$40,862 $33,591 $81,697 $60,553 
Crude Oil Logistics2,144 1,008 6,277 1,471 
Liquids Logistics2,419 2,516 3,805 6,060 
Corporate and Other383 252 750 1,163 
Total$45,808 $37,367 $92,529 $69,247 

The following tables summarize long-lived assets, net (consisting of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, operating lease right-of-use assets and goodwill) and total assets by segment at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022March 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Long-lived assets, net:
Water Solutions$2,933,432 $2,970,911 
Crude Oil Logistics1,038,836 1,050,546 
Liquids Logistics (1)370,347 385,783 
Corporate and Other42,328 49,067 
Total$4,384,943 $4,456,307 
(1)    Includes $15.9 million and $17.1 million of non-US long-lived assets at September 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022, respectively.

September 30, 2022March 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Total assets:
Water Solutions$3,106,215 $3,130,659 
Crude Oil Logistics1,917,130 1,952,048 
Liquids Logistics (1)1,041,099 888,927 
Corporate and Other49,723 98,711 
Total$6,114,167 $6,070,345 
(1)    Includes $66.9 million and $40.2 million of non-US total assets at September 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022, respectively.

Note 11—Transactions with Affiliates

The following table summarizes our related party transactions for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended September 30,
2022202120222021
(in thousands)
Purchases from equity method investees$381 $350 $879 $541 
Purchases from entities affiliated with management$— $18 $— $88 

Accounts receivable from affiliates consist of the following at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022March 31, 2022
(in thousands)
NGL Energy Holdings LLC$9,118 $8,483 
Equity method investees462 107 
Entities affiliated with management— 
Total$9,580 $8,591 

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Accounts payable to affiliates consist of the following at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022March 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Equity method investees$69 $27 
Entities affiliated with management46 
Total$70 $73 

Other Related Party Transactions

Guarantee of Outstanding Loan for KAIR2014 LLC (“KAIR2014”)

In connection with the purchase of our 50% interest in an aircraft company, KAIR2014, we executed a joint and several guarantee for the benefit of the lender for KAIR2014’s outstanding loan. The other owner of KAIR2014, our Chief Executive Officer, H. Michael Krimbill, is a party to a similar guarantee. This guarantee obligates us for the payment and performance of KAIR2014 with respect to the repayment of the loan. As of September 30, 2022, the outstanding balance of the loan is approximately $2.4 million. Payments are made monthly, reducing the outstanding balance, and the loan matures in September 2023. As the guarantee is joint and several, we could be liable for the entire outstanding balance of the loan. The loan is collateralized by the airplane owned by KAIR2014 and in the event of a default, the lender could seek payment in full from us. As of September 30, 2022, no accrual has been recorded related to this guarantee.

Note 12—Revenue from Contracts with Customers

We recognize revenue for services and products under revenue contracts as our obligations to either perform services or deliver or sell products under the contracts are satisfied. Our revenue contracts in the scope of ASC 606 primarily have a single performance obligation and we do not receive material amounts of non-cash consideration. Our costs to obtain or fulfill our revenue contracts were not material as of September 30, 2022.

The majority of our revenue agreements are in the scope of ASC 606 and the remainder of our revenue comes from contracts that are accounted for as derivatives under ASC 815 or that contain nonmonetary exchanges or leases in the scope of Topics 845 and 842, respectively. See Note 10 for a detail of disaggregated revenue. Revenue from contracts accounted for as derivatives under ASC 815 within our Liquids Logistics segment includes $13.5 million of net losses related to changes in the mark-to-market value of these contracts recorded during the six months ended September 30, 2022.

Remaining Performance Obligations

Most of our service contracts are such that we have the right to consideration from a customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customer of our performance completed to date. Therefore, we utilized the practical expedient in ASC 606-10-55-18 under which we recognize revenue in the amount to which we have the right to invoice. Applying this practical expedient, we are not required to disclose the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations under these agreements. The following table summarizes the amount and timing of revenue recognition for such contracts at September 30, 2022 (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Ending March 31,
2023 (six months)$67,683 
202485,363 
202575,486 
202617,367 
20273,853 
20281,269 
Thereafter803 
Total $251,824 

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Contract Assets and Liabilities

The following tables summarize the balances of our contract assets and liabilities at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022March 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Accounts receivable from contracts with customers$523,911 $605,384 
Contract assets (current)$1,668 $— 

Contract liabilities balance at March 31, 2022$7,667 
Payment received and deferred39,506 
Payment recognized in revenue(21,905)
Contract liabilities balance at September 30, 2022$25,268 

Note 13—Leases

Lessee Accounting

Our operating lease activity primarily consists of product storage, office space, real estate, railcars, and equipment.

The following table summarizes the components of our lease cost for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended September 30,
2022202120222021
(in thousands)
Operating lease cost (1)$13,482 $15,020 $27,160 $30,294 
Variable lease cost (1)7,562 5,023 14,590 10,253 
Short-term lease cost (1)54 89 148 159 
Finance lease cost
Amortization of right-of-use asset (2)— — 
Interest on lease obligation (3)— — 
Total lease cost$21,101 $20,132 $41,901 $40,706 
(1)    Included in operating expenses in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(2)    Included in depreciation and amortization expense in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(3)    Included in interest expense in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The following table summarizes maturities of our lease obligations at September 30, 2022 (in thousands):
OperatingFinance
Fiscal Year Ending March 31,LeasesLease (1)
2023 (six months)$21,882 $14 
202432,505 28 
202519,751 28 
20268,703 28 
20274,643 28 
20284,405 10 
Thereafter34,436 — 
Total lease payments126,325 136 
Less imputed interest(28,976)(37)
Total lease obligations$97,349 $99 
(1)    At September 30, 2022, the finance lease liability of less than $0.1 million for the short-term finance lease obligation is included in accrued expenses and other payables and the long-term finance lease obligation of $0.1 million is included in other noncurrent liabilities.

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The following table summarizes supplemental cash flow information related to our leases for the periods indicated:
Six Months Ended September 30,
20222021
(in thousands)
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease obligations
Operating cash outflows from operating leases$27,074 $30,267 
Operating cash outflows from finance lease$$— 
Financing cash outflows from finance lease$$— 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
Operating leases$7,846 $10,386 
Finance lease$102 $— 

Lessor Accounting and Subleases

Our lessor arrangements include storage and railcar contracts. We also, from time to time, sublease certain of our storage capacity and railcars to third-parties. Fixed rental revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. During the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, fixed rental revenue was $3.3 million, which includes $0.9 million of sublease revenue, and $3.2 million, which includes $0.3 million of sublease revenue, respectively. During the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, fixed rental revenue was $6.8 million, which includes $1.1 million of sublease revenue and $6.5 million, which includes $0.7 million of sublease revenue, respectively.

The following table summarizes future minimum lease payments to be received under various noncancelable operating lease agreements at September 30, 2022 (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Ending March 31,
2023 (six months)$5,647 
202415,277 
20254,308 
20264,017 
20274,017 
20284,015 
Total$37,281 

Note 14—Allowance for Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL)

ASU 2016-13 requires that an allowance for expected credit losses be recognized for certain financial assets that reflects the current expected credit loss over the financial asset’s contractual life. The valuation allowance considers the risk of loss, even if remote, and considers past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts.

We are exposed to credit losses primarily through sale of products and services and notes receivable from third-parties. A counterparty’s ability to pay is assessed through a credit process that considers the payment terms, the counterparty’s established credit rating or our assessment of the counterparty’s credit worthiness and other risks. We can require prepayment or collateral to mitigate credit risks.

We group our financial assets into pools of counterparties with similar risk characteristics for the purpose of determining the allowance for expected credit losses. Each reporting period, we assess whether a significant change in the risk of expected credit loss has occurred. Among the quantitative and qualitative factors considered in calculating our allowance for expected credit losses are historical financial data, including write-offs and allowances, current conditions, industry risk and current credit ratings. Financial assets will be written off in whole, or in part, when practical recovery efforts have been exhausted and no reasonable expectation of recovery exists. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are recorded as an increase to the allowance for expected credit losses. We manage receivable pools using past due balances as a key credit quality indicator.

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The following table summarizes changes in our allowance for expected credit losses:
Accounts Receivable - TradeNotes Receivable and Other
(in thousands)
Balance at March 31, 2022$2,626 $458 
Change in provision for expected credit losses234 (458)
Write-offs charged against the provision(37)— 
Balance at September 30, 2022$2,823 $— 

Note 15—Other Matters

Third-party Loan Receivable

As previously disclosed, we had an outstanding loan receivable, including accrued interest, associated with our interest in a facility that was utilized by a third-party. Due to the bankruptcy of the third-party, we wrote down the remaining outstanding balance to what we expected to collect as an unsecured claim. At March 31, 2022, the outstanding balance of our unsecured claim was $0.6 million, net of an allowance for an expected credit loss, which was recorded within prepaid expenses and other current assets in our consolidated balance sheet. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, we received $1.0 million to settle our unsecured claim and we reversed the allowance for the expected credit loss.

Note 16—Subsequent Events

During November 2022, we repurchased $12.0 million of the 2023 Notes.

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

The following is a discussion of NGL Energy Partners LP’s (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Partnership”) financial condition and results of operations as of and for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2022. The discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”), as well as Part II, Item 7–“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 (“Annual Report”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on June 6, 2022.

Overview

We are a Delaware limited partnership. NGL Energy Holdings LLC serves as our general partner (“GP”). At September 30, 2022, our operations included three segments: Water Solutions, Crude Oil Logistics and Liquids Logistics. See Note 1 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report for a further discussion of these businesses.

Global Pandemic and Ukraine War

The COVID-19 pandemic, including the outbreak of several variants, has caused continued volatility in commodity prices due to, among other things, reduced industrial activity and travel demand, varying worldwide restrictions and the timing of closing and re-opening of economies throughout the last two years. The unprecedented restrictions on travel and economic activity during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced demand for refined products. The lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ripple through the United States economy, most notably in the form of rising inflation and supply chain issues. Additionally, the Russian invasion of Ukraine beginning in February 2022 and the ongoing war has caused additional volatility in commodity prices on worldwide supply constraints and has seemed to have only amplified inflation and supply chain constraints in the United States.

While we have seen continued recovery in commodity prices since the beginning of the pandemic, primarily due to economies re-opening over time and the reduction in oil and natural gas supply resulting from the war in Ukraine, there is still an element of volatility that we expect to continue due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. This volatility could negatively impact commodity prices or rising inflation could impact demand for refined products. Given
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the uncertain timing of a return of refined product demand to historical levels, the extent these events will have an impact on our results of operations is unclear.

Seismic Activity

The subsurface injection of produced water for disposal has been associated with recent induced seismic events in Texas and New Mexico. While these events have been relatively low magnitude, industry and relevant state regulators are, nevertheless, taking proactive measures to attempt to prevent similar induced seismic events. More specifically, we are engaged in various collaborative industry efforts with other disposal operators and relevant state regulatory agencies, working to collect and review data, enhance understanding of regional fault systems, and ultimately develop and implement appropriate longer-term mitigation strategies. As part of this effort, we have implemented reductions in injected volumes at certain facilities, and where appropriate have temporarily shut-in facilities. To date, due to the capacity of our integrated system in the affected areas, the diverse locations of our disposal facilities, and the connectivity of our system, our ability to dispose of produced water has not been materially impacted by these actions.

Consolidated Results of Operations

The following table summarizes our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended September 30,
2022202120222021
(in thousands)
Revenues$2,009,447 $1,754,137 $4,506,830 $3,242,792 
Cost of sales1,764,120 1,525,593 4,019,131 2,850,386 
Operating expenses84,158 69,019 156,018 134,803 
General and administrative expense16,628 11,450 33,385 27,224 
Depreciation and amortization68,118 69,563 134,778 153,665 
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets, net7,653 13,694 7,485 81,230 
Operating income (loss)68,770 64,818 156,033 (4,516)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities1,207 434 1,881 646 
Interest expense(68,297)(68,495)(135,608)(135,625)
Gain on early extinguishment of liabilities, net2,479 1,071 4,141 1,122 
Other (expense) income, net(15)730 631 1,979 
Income (loss) before income taxes4,144 (1,442)27,078 (136,394)
Income tax (expense) benefit(537)235 (365)685 
Net income (loss)3,607 (1,207)26,713 (135,709)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(97)(330)(342)(768)
Net income (loss) attributable to NGL Energy Partners LP$3,510 $(1,537)$26,371 $(136,477)

Items Impacting the Comparability of Our Financial Results

Our current and future results of operations may not be comparable to our historical results of operations for the periods presented due to acquisitions, dispositions and other transactions. Our results of operations for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for future periods or for the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2023.

Recent Developments

Repurchases of Senior Unsecured Notes

During the three months ended September 30, 2022, we repurchased $53.1 million of the 7.5% senior unsecured notes due 2023 (“2023 Notes”) and $1.5 million of the 7.5% senior unsecured notes due 2026 (“2026 Notes”).

Acquisitions and Dispositions

The following transaction impacted the comparability of our results of operations between our current and prior fiscal years.
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On June 18, 2021, we sold our approximately 71.5% interest in Sawtooth Caverns, LLC (“Sawtooth”) to a group of buyers.

Subsequent Events

See Note 16 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report for a discussion of transactions that occurred subsequent to September 30, 2022.

Segment Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021

Water Solutions

The following table summarizes the operating results of our Water Solutions segment for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,
20222021Change
(in thousands, except per barrel and per day amounts)
Revenues:
Water disposal service fees $126,295 $98,457 $27,838 
Sale of recovered crude oil27,472 17,182 10,290 
Recycled water2,962 3,136 (174)
Other revenues8,181 17,435 (9,254)
Total revenues164,910 136,210 28,700 
Expenses:
Cost of sales-excluding impact of derivatives1,964 6,983 (5,019)
Derivative gain(1,044)(560)(484)
Operating expenses 55,539 42,465 13,074 
General and administrative expenses 961 1,918 (957)
Depreciation and amortization expense 51,327 50,670 657 
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets, net9,035 1,962 7,073 
Total expenses117,782 103,438 14,344 
Segment operating income$47,128 $32,772 $14,356 
Produced water processed (barrels per day)
Delaware Basin1,986,585 1,485,087 501,498 
Eagle Ford Basin112,337 95,728 16,609 
DJ Basin153,766 149,426 4,340 
Other Basins13,150 30,142 (16,992)
Total2,265,838 1,760,383 505,455 
Recycled water (barrels per day)93,898 67,027 26,871 
Total (barrels per day)2,359,736 1,827,410 532,326 
Skim oil sold (barrels per day)3,216 2,821 395 
Service fees for produced water processed ($/barrel) (1)$0.61 $0.61 $— 
Recovered crude oil for produced water processed ($/barrel) (1)$0.13 $0.11 $0.02 
Operating expenses for produced water processed ($/barrel) (1)$0.27 $0.26 $0.01 
(1)    Total produced water barrels processed during the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were 208,457,135 and 161,955,202, respectively.

Water Disposal Service Fee Revenues. The increase was due to an increase in produced water volumes processed as a result of increased crude oil production driven by higher crude oil prices and completion activity, primarily in the Delaware Basin, as well as an increase in payments made by certain producers for committed volumes not delivered. Service fees for produced water processed ($/barrel) also benefited from these deficiency payments.

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Recovered Crude Oil Revenues. The increase was due primarily to higher volumes of skim oil sold due to increased produced water processed as well as higher crude oil prices realized. This was offset by lower skim oil volumes per barrel of produced water processed.

Recycled Water Revenues. Revenue from recycled water includes the sale of produced water and recycled water for use in our customers’ completion activities. The decrease was due primarily to lower pricing for recycled water driven by an increase in supply of produced water available for recycling. This was offset by increasing demand for water to be used in completions, driven by an increase in drilling and completion activity primarily in the Delaware Basin, and our customers transition from brackish non-potable water to recycled water.

Other Revenues. Other revenues primarily include brackish non-potable water revenues, water pipeline revenues, land surface use revenues and solids disposal revenues. The decrease was due primarily to lower sales of brackish non-potable water related to the termination of a joint marketing agreement as well as our customers transitioning from brackish non-potable water to recycled water.

Cost of Sales-Excluding Impact of Derivatives. The decrease was due primarily to lower purchases of brackish non-potable water from third-parties to meet customer needs due to the termination of a joint marketing agreement.

Derivative Gain. We enter into derivatives in our Water Solutions segment to protect against the risk of a decline in the market price of the crude oil we expect to recover when processing produced water and selling recovered skim oil. During the three months ended September 30, 2022, we had $4.3 million of net unrealized gains on derivatives and $3.3 million of net realized losses on derivatives. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we had $2.1 million of net realized gains on derivatives and $1.5 million of net unrealized losses on derivatives.

Operating and General and Administrative Expenses. The increase was due primarily to higher utility, royalty and chemical expenses as a result of the increase in produced water volumes processed. Utility, royalty and chemical expenses, which are three of our largest variable expenses, were not impacted by the rise in inflation due to negotiated long-term utility contracts with fixed rates, royalty contracts with no escalation clauses and a fixed chemical expense per barrel with our chemical provider. The increase was also due to higher repairs and maintenance expense due to timing of repairs and the operation of temporary booster stations, higher incentive compensation expense and higher severance taxes due to the increase in revenue from recovered crude oil.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense. The increase was due primarily to depreciation of newly developed facilities and infrastructure. This increase was partially offset by certain long-term assets being fully amortized or impaired during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and six months ended September 30, 2022.

Loss on Disposal or Impairment of Assets, Net. During the three months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded an impairment charge of $8.0 million to write down the value of an inactive saltwater disposal facility and equipment at another saltwater disposal facility. We also recorded a net loss of $1.1 million primarily related to the abandonment of certain capital projects and the sale and retirement of certain other miscellaneous assets. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded a net loss of $2.0 million primarily related to abandonment of certain capital projects and the sale of certain other miscellaneous assets.
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Crude Oil Logistics

The following table summarizes the operating results of our Crude Oil Logistics segment for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,
20222021Change
(in thousands, except per barrel amounts)
Revenues:
Crude oil sales$551,394 $536,067 $15,327 
Crude oil transportation and other24,639 20,933 3,706 
Total revenues (1)576,033 557,000 19,033 
Expenses:   
Cost of sales-excluding impact of derivatives543,263 499,159 44,104 
Derivative (gain) loss(27,814)1,100 (28,914)
Operating expenses14,934 14,196 738 
General and administrative expenses1,244 1,874 (630)
Depreciation and amortization expense11,775 12,454 (679)
Gain on disposal or impairment of assets, net(296)(14)(282)
Total expenses543,106 528,769 14,337 
Segment operating income$32,927 $28,231 $4,696 
Crude oil sold (barrels)5,839 7,518 (1,679)
Crude oil transported on owned pipelines (barrels)6,600 7,337 (737)
Crude oil storage capacity - owned and leased (barrels) (2)5,232 5,232 — 
Crude oil storage capacity leased to third-parties (barrels) (2)1,501 1,501 — 
Crude oil inventory (barrels) (2)660 1,249 (589)
Crude oil sold ($/barrel)$94.433 $71.304 $23.129 
Cost per crude oil sold ($/barrel) (3)$93.040 $66.395 $26.645 
Crude oil product margin ($/barrel) (3)$1.393 $4.909 $(3.516)
(1)    Revenues include $1.3 million and $2.2 million of intersegment sales during the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, that are eliminated in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(2)    Information is presented as of September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively. The decrease in crude oil inventory was due primarily to capitalizing additional crude oil barrels as linefill as a result of increased requirements.
(3)    Cost and product margin per barrel excludes the impact of derivatives.

Crude Oil Sales Revenues. The increase was due primarily to an increase in crude oil prices during the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021. This was offset by a reduction in sales volumes primarily due to lower production in the DJ Basin and increased buy/sell transactions during the quarter ended September 30, 2022. Buy/sell transactions are transactions in which we purchase product from a counterparty and sell the same volumes of product to the same counterparty at a different location or time. The revenues, cost of sales and volumes are netted for these transactions.

Crude Oil Transportation and Other Revenues. The increase was primarily due to an increase in charter days and day rates within our marine transportation business due to increased demand.

During the three months ended September 30, 2022, physical volumes on the Grand Mesa Pipeline averaged approximately 72,000 barrels per day, compared to approximately 80,000 barrels per day for the three months ended September 30, 2021 (volume amounts are from both internal and external parties). Both contracted and non-contracted volumes decreased as overall production in the DJ Basin declined in part due to producer permitting issues.

Cost of Sales-Excluding Impact of Derivatives. The increase was due primarily to an increase in crude oil prices during the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021.

Derivative (Gain) Loss. Our cost of sales during the three months ended September 30, 2022 included $23.2 million of net realized gains on derivatives, driven by decreasing crude oil prices, and $4.6 million of net unrealized gains on derivatives. The amount for the three months ended September 30, 2022 includes net realized gains of $8.8 million and net unrealized gains
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of $6.5 million associated with derivative instruments related to our hedge of the CMA Differential Roll, defined and discussed below under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” Our cost of sales during the three months ended September 30, 2021 included $8.3 million of net realized losses on derivatives, driven by the increase in crude oil prices, and $7.2 million of net unrealized gains on derivatives. The amount for the three months ended September 30, 2021 includes net realized losses of $14.6 million and net unrealized gains of $14.5 million associated with derivative instruments related to our hedge of the CMA Differential Roll.

Crude Oil Product Margin. The decrease in product margin was primarily due to the sale of higher priced inventory into a market in which prices are declining. Crude oil product margin calculations do not include gains and losses from derivatives that may offset the movement in the physical margin. This decrease was offset by higher contracted rates with certain producers as well as increased differentials on certain other sales contracts.

Operating and General and Administrative Expenses. The increase was primarily related to higher incentive compensation costs and higher ad valorem tax expense, which were offset by the sale of the trucking business during the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense. The decrease was due primarily to the sale of our trucking assets during the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Gain on Disposal or Impairment of Assets, Net. During the three months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded a net gain of $0.3 million primarily due to disposals and retirements of certain assets. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded a net gain of less than $0.1 million due to the disposal of certain assets.

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Liquids Logistics

The following table summarizes the operating results of our Liquids Logistics segment for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,
20222021Change
(in thousands, except per gallon amounts)
Refined products sales:
Revenues-excluding impact of derivatives (1)$635,758 $444,294 $191,464 
Cost of sales-excluding impact of derivatives 629,166 441,628 187,538 
Derivative (gain) loss(479)425 (904)
Product margin7,071 2,241 4,830 
Propane sales:
Revenues (1)199,536 220,053 (20,517)
Cost of sales-excluding impact of derivatives198,046 210,775 (12,729)
Derivative loss (gain)12,750 (14,714)27,464 
Product (loss) margin (11,260)23,992 (35,252)
Butane sales:
Revenues (1)152,213 167,717 (15,504)
Cost of sales-excluding impact of derivatives159,484 153,747 5,737 
Derivative (gain) loss(10,791)13,829 (24,620)
Product margin3,520 141 3,379 
 
Other product sales:
Revenues-excluding impact of derivatives (1)285,742 207,522 78,220 
Cost of sales-excluding impact of derivatives269,529 212,373 57,156 
Derivative gain(614)(16,058)15,444 
Product margin16,827 11,207 5,620 
Service revenues:
Revenues (1)4,946 5,033 (87)
Cost of sales351 598 (247)
Product margin4,595 4,435 160 
Expenses:
Operating expenses13,685 12,358 1,327 
General and administrative expenses1,967 1,765 202 
Depreciation and amortization expense3,396 4,686 (1,290)
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets, net52 11,746 (11,694)
Total expenses19,100 30,555 (11,455)
Segment operating income $1,653 $11,461 $(9,808)
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Three Months Ended September 30,
20222021Change
(in thousands, except per gallon amounts)
Natural gas liquids and refined products storage capacity - owned and leased (gallons) (2)167,559 169,087 (1,528)
Refined products sold (gallons)186,031 196,932 (10,901)
Refined products sold ($/gallon) $3.417 $2.256 $1.161 
Cost per refined products sold ($/gallon) (3)$3.382 $2.243 $1.139 
Refined products product margin ($/gallon) (3)$0.035 $0.013 $0.022 
Refined products inventory (gallons) (2)1,990 2,576 (586)
Propane sold (gallons)169,775 180,322 (10,547)
Propane sold ($/gallon)$1.175 $1.220 $(0.045)
Cost per propane sold ($/gallon) (3)$1.167 $1.169 $(0.002)
Propane product margin ($/gallon) (3)$0.008 $0.051 $(0.043)
Propane inventory (gallons) (2)101,880 98,429 3,451 
Butane sold (gallons)111,551 124,881 (13,330)
Butane sold ($/gallon)$1.365 $1.343 $0.022 
Cost per butane sold ($/gallon) (3)$1.430 $1.231 $0.199 
Butane product (loss) margin ($/gallon) (3)$(0.065)$0.112 $(0.177)
Butane inventory (gallons) (2)84,928 75,500 9,428 
Other products sold (gallons)104,979 97,310 7,669 
Other products sold ($/gallon)$2.722 $2.133 $0.589 
Cost per other products sold ($/gallon) (3)$2.567 $2.182 $0.385 
Other products product margin (loss) ($/gallon) (3)$0.155 $(0.049)$0.204 
Other products inventory (gallons) (2)33,653 17,465 16,188 
(1)    Revenue includes less than $0.1 million of intersegment sales during the three months ended September 30, 2021 that is eliminated in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations.
(2)    Information is presented as of September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively.
(3)    Cost and product margin per gallon excludes the impact of derivatives.

Refined Products Revenues and Cost of Sales-Excluding Impact of Derivatives. The increases in revenues and cost of sales, excluding the impact of derivatives, were due to an increase in refined products prices. This was offset by a decrease in volumes primarily related to tighter supply in certain markets.

Refined Products Derivative (Gain) Loss. Our refined products margin during the three months ended September 30, 2022 included a realized gain of $0.5 million and the three months ended September 30, 2021 included a realized loss of $0.4 million.

Refined Products product margins increased during the three months ended September 30, 2022 due to higher demand in several markets that were experiencing tighter supply as well as being positioned from a supply and inventory perspective during the continued period of extreme volatility in commodity prices.

Propane Sales and Cost of Sales-Excluding Impact of Derivatives. The decreases in revenues and cost of sales were due to steadily falling propane market prices during the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to rising prices during the three months ended September 30, 2021. Propane prices have declined along with the decline in global energy prices as a result of the increase in interest rates to curb inflation and the overall concerns in the economy about a potential recession, as well as due to an increase in days of domestic supply available, combined with lower forecasted demand. Sales volumes decreased due to the decommissioning of a critical underground storage facility in the Midwest in April 2022. We expect the volume previously sold at this facility will be partially replaced by redirecting customers to other facilities and by transloading product from railcars to trucks. Additionally, sales volumes also decreased as we tapered our summer product purchases to more closely align with expected future inventory and sales needs, resulting in decreased excess summer volumes purchased and sold during the current year compared to prior year.

Propane Derivative Loss (Gain). Our wholesale cost of propane sales during the three months ended September 30, 2022 included net unrealized losses of $11.9 million on derivatives and $0.8 million of net realized losses on derivatives.
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During the three months ended September 30, 2021, our wholesale cost of propane sales included $21.8 million of net unrealized gains on derivatives and $7.1 million of net realized losses on derivatives.

Propane product margins, excluding the impact of derivatives, decreased as a result of decreasing market prices as the cost of sales applied to lower priced spot volumes sold were based on inventory purchased in a higher price environment. As we replace our current inventory with inventory purchased in a lower price environment, we expect margin to increase as we realize the margin associated with our forward fixed-priced sales contracts.

Butane Sales and Cost of Sales-Excluding Impact of Derivatives. The decrease in revenues was due to lower prices and weaker demand for the product, especially exports. Export economics began to soften during the three months ended June 30, 2022, which led to lower domestic prices as less product was being moved abroad and overall concerns about the economy and inflation weighing on the domestic market. The decline in volumes was primarily due to the export market as we were able to supply more product in the prior year to export companies. The increase in cost of sales was primarily the result of a lower of cost or net realizable value charge of $11.5 million recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2022 due to the declining prices.

Butane Derivative (Gain) Loss. Our cost of butane sales during the three months ended September 30, 2022 included $8.7 million of net unrealized gains on derivatives and $2.0 million of net realized gains on derivatives. Our cost of butane sales included $9.0 million of net unrealized losses on derivatives and $4.8 million of net realized losses on derivatives during the three months ended September 30, 2021.

Butane product margins, excluding the impact of derivatives, decreased during the three months ended September 30, 2022, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021, due to the declining prices, lower export demand, a reduction in the value of our inventory due to recording a lower of cost or net realizable value charge and increased freight charges due to higher fuel surcharges.

Other Products Sales and Cost of Sales-Excluding Impact of Derivatives. The increases in revenues and cost of sales, excluding the impact of derivatives, were due to our increased supply of biodiesel to sell during the three months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021 due to favorable supply contracts entered into in the prior year. In addition, our asphalt volumes increased as supply chain issues resulted in greater demand in certain markets.

Other Products Derivative Gain. Our derivatives of other products included $0.9 million of net unrealized losses and $1.5 million of net realized gains on derivatives during the three months ended September 30, 2022. Our derivatives of other products during the three months ended September 30, 2021 included $0.1 million of net unrealized gains and $16.0 million of net realized gains on derivatives.

Other product sales product margins during the three months ended September 30, 2022 increased from the prior year primarily due to the increase in biodiesel and asphalt volumes, as discussed above.

Service Revenues. This revenue includes storage, terminaling and transportation services income. Revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2022 were consistent with the three months ended September 30, 2021.

Operating and General and Administrative Expenses. The increase was primarily related to higher incentive compensation costs and an increase in bad debt expense due to certain customer balances becoming uncollectible.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense. The decrease was primarily due to lower amortization expense due to certain intangible assets being fully amortized as of September 30, 2021.

Loss on Disposal or Impairment of Assets, Net. During the three months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded a net loss of $0.1 million primarily due to disposals of certain assets. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded a net loss of $11.7 million related to the sale of one of our terminals.

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Corporate and Other

The operating loss within “Corporate and Other” includes the following components for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,
20222021Change
(in thousands)
Expenses:
General and administrative expenses$12,456 $5,893 $6,563 
Depreciation and amortization expense1,620 1,753 (133)
Gain on disposal or impairment of assets, net(1,138)— (1,138)
Total expenses12,938 7,646 5,292 
Operating loss$(12,938)$(7,646)$(5,292)

General and Administrative Expenses. The expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2022 were higher than the three months ended September 30, 2021 due to increased incentive compensation payments and the timing of those payments compared to the prior year. Equity-based compensation also increased primarily due to a reversal of an incentive compensation accrual during the three months ended September 30, 2021.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense. Depreciation and amortization expense during the three months ended September 30, 2022 was consistent with the three months ended September 30, 2021.

Gain on Disposal or Impairment of Assets, Net. During the three months ended September 30, 2022, we sold an airplane for a gain of $1.3 million, which was partially offset by a loss recorded on the prepayment of a loan receivable due July 31, 2023 (as discussed further in Note 2 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report).

Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Entities

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities was $1.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $0.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2021. The increase of $0.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2022 was due primarily to higher earnings from certain membership interests related to specific land and water services operations and a lower loss from our interest in an aircraft company.

Interest Expense

The following table summarizes the components of our consolidated interest expense for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,
20222021Change
(in thousands)
Senior secured notes$38,437 $38,437 $— 
Senior unsecured notes20,284 22,145 (1,861)
Revolving credit facility4,662 2,425 2,237 
Other indebtedness720 740 (20)
Total debt interest expense64,103 63,747 356 
Amortization of debt issuance costs4,194 4,748 (554)
Total interest expense$68,297 $68,495 $(198)

The debt interest expense increased $0.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2022 primarily due to an increase of the revolving credit facility balance as well as increased floating interest rates, offset by lower interest expense resulting from repurchases of a portion of our Senior Unsecured Notes.

Gain on Early Extinguishment of Liabilities, Net

Gain on early extinguishment of liabilities, net was $2.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $1.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2021. During the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the net gain (inclusive of debt issuance costs written off) relates to the early extinguishment of a portion of the
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outstanding Senior Unsecured Notes (as defined herein). See Note 6 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report for a further discussion.

Other (Expense) Income, Net

Other expense, net of less than $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 consisted primarily of a loss on the settlement of an asset acquired in an acquisition in fiscal year 2020, partially offset by a gain related to a bankruptcy settlement. Other income, net of $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 consisted primarily of a gain related to a bankruptcy settlement, profits from a retained contract and a tax refund.

Income Tax (Expense) Benefit

Income tax expense was $0.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to an income tax benefit of $0.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2021. See Note 2 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report for a further discussion.

Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling interests represent the portion of certain consolidated subsidiaries that are owned by third-parties. Noncontrolling interest income was $0.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $0.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2021. The decrease during the three months ended September 30, 2022 was due primarily to lower income from certain recycling operations and water solutions operations during the three months ended September 30, 2022.

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Segment Operating Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021

Water Solutions

The following table summarizes the operating results of our Water Solutions segment for the periods indicated:
Six Months Ended September 30,
20222021Change
(in thousands, except per barrel and per day amounts)
Revenues:
Water disposal service fees $240,178 $193,185 $46,993 
Sale of recovered crude oil65,921 30,983 34,938 
Recycled water7,372 6,338 1,034 
Other revenues17,518 35,930 (18,412)
Total revenues330,989 266,436 64,553 
Expenses:
Cost of sales-excluding impact of derivatives6,782 15,948 (9,166)
Derivative loss4,363 813 3,550 
Operating expenses 103,736 82,490 21,246 
General and administrative expenses 4,224 3,726 498 
Depreciation and amortization expense 101,175 113,651 (12,476)
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets, net9,976 9,453 523 
Total expenses230,256 226,081 4,175 
Segment operating income$100,733 $40,355 $60,378 
Produced water processed (barrels per day)
Delaware Basin1,937,179 1,456,810 480,369 
Eagle Ford Basin105,463 93,796 11,667 
DJ Basin152,057 134,197 17,860 
Other Basins15,505 29,118 (13,613)
Total2,210,204 1,713,921 496,283 
Recycled water (barrels per day)115,294 88,116 27,178 
Total (barrels per day)2,325,498 1,802,037 523,461 
Skim oil sold (barrels per day)3,584 2,662 922 
Service fees for produced water processed ($/barrel) (1)$0.59 $0.62 $(0.03)
Recovered crude oil for produced water processed ($/barrel) (1)$0.16 $0.10 $0.06 
Operating expenses for produced water processed ($/barrel) (1)$0.26 $0.26 $— 
(1)    Total produced water barrels processed during the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were 404,467,330 and 313,647,489, respectively.

Water Disposal Service Fee Revenues. The increase was due to an increase in produced water volumes processed as a result of increased crude oil production driven by higher crude oil prices and completion activity, primarily in the Delaware Basin. This was partially offset by lower service fees received per barrel due to increased volumes from customers with long-term acreage dedications or minimum volume commitments with lower contracted fees.

Recovered Crude Oil Revenues. The increase was due primarily to higher volumes of skim oil sold due to increased produced water processed as well as higher crude oil prices realized. Additionally, an increase in the number of wells completed in our area of operations during the period with increased flowback activity resulted in higher skim oil volumes per barrel of produced water processed.

Recycled Water Revenues. Revenue from recycled water includes the sale of produced water and recycled water for use in our customers’ completion activities. The increase was due primarily to increasing demand for water to be used in completions, driven by an increase in drilling and completion activity primarily in the Delaware Basin, and our customers’ transition from brackish non-potable water to recycled water. The increase was offset by lower pricing for recycled water driven by an increase in supply of produced water available for recycling.

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Other Revenues. The decrease was due primarily to lower sales of brackish non-potable water related to the termination of a joint marketing agreement as well as our customers transitioning from brackish non-potable water to recycled water.

Cost of Sales-Excluding Impact of Derivatives. The decrease was due primarily to lower purchases of brackish non-potable water from third-parties to meet customer needs due to the termination of a joint marketing agreement.

Derivative Loss. During the six months ended September 30, 2022, we had $4.5 million of net unrealized gains on derivatives and $8.8 million of net realized losses on derivatives. During the six months ended September 30, 2021, we had $4.3 million of net realized gains on derivatives and $5.1 million of net unrealized losses on derivatives.

Operating and General and Administrative Expenses. The increase was due primarily to higher utility, royalty and chemical expenses as a result of the increase in produced water volumes processed. Utility, royalty and chemical expenses, which are three of our largest variable expenses, were not impacted by the rise in inflation due to negotiated long-term utility contracts with fixed rates, royalty contracts with no escalation clauses and a fixed chemical expense per barrel with our chemical provider. The increase was also due to higher repairs and maintenance expense due to timing of repairs and the operation of temporary booster stations, higher incentive compensation expense and higher severance taxes due to the increase in revenue from recovered crude oil.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense. The decrease was due primarily to certain long-term assets being fully amortized or impaired during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and six months ended September 30, 2022. This decrease was partially offset by the depreciation of newly developed facilities and infrastructure.

Loss on Disposal or Impairment of Assets, Net. During the six months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded an impairment charge of $8.0 million to write down the value of an inactive saltwater disposal facility and equipment at another saltwater disposal facility. We also recorded a net loss of $1.6 million primarily related to the abandonment of certain capital projects and the sale and retirement of certain other miscellaneous assets and a loss of $0.5 million related to the termination of a joint marketing agreement. During the six months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded a net loss of $9.5 million primarily related to facilities damaged by lightning strikes, abandonment of certain capital projects and the sale of certain other miscellaneous assets.
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Crude Oil Logistics

The following table summarizes the operating results of our Crude Oil Logistics segment for the periods indicated:
Six Months Ended September 30,
20222021Change
(in thousands, except per barrel amounts)
Revenues:
Crude oil sales$1,399,170 $1,071,496 $327,674 
Crude oil transportation and other47,093 41,627 5,466 
Total revenues (1)1,446,263 1,113,123 333,140 
Expenses:   
Cost of sales-excluding impact of derivatives1,344,625 1,000,621 344,004 
Derivative (gain) loss(1,947)39,394 (41,341)
Operating expenses27,122 27,783 (661)
General and administrative expenses2,574 3,868 (1,294)
Depreciation and amortization expense23,529 24,863 (1,334)
Gain on disposal or impairment of assets, net(1,556)(56)(1,500)
Total expenses1,394,347 1,096,473 297,874 
Segment operating income$51,916 $16,650 $35,266 
Crude oil sold (barrels)13,473 15,512 (2,039)
Crude oil transported on owned pipelines (barrels)13,770 14,371 (601)
Crude oil storage capacity - owned and leased (barrels) (2)5,232 5,232 — 
Crude oil storage capacity leased to third-parties (barrels) (2)1,501 1,501 — 
Crude oil inventory (barrels) (2)660 1,249 (589)
Crude oil sold ($/barrel)$103.850 $69.075 $34.775 
Cost per crude oil sold ($/barrel) (3)$99.801 $64.506 $35.295 
Crude oil product margin ($/barrel) (3)$4.049 $4.569 $(0.520)
(1)    Revenues include $6.1 million and $4.7 million of intersegment sales during the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, that are eliminated in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(2)    Information is presented as of September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively. The decrease in crude oil inventory was due primarily to capitalizing additional crude oil barrels as linefill as a result of increased requirements.
(3)    Cost and product margin per barrel excludes the impact of derivatives.

Crude Oil Sales Revenues. The increase was due primarily to an increase in crude oil prices during the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended September 30, 2021. This was offset by a reduction in sales volumes primarily due to lower production in the DJ Basin and increased buy/sell transactions during the six months ended September 30, 2022.

Crude Oil Transportation and Other Revenues. The increase was primarily due to an increase in charter days and day rates within our marine transportation business due to increased demand.

During the six months ended September 30, 2022, physical volumes on the Grand Mesa Pipeline averaged approximately 75,000 barrels per day, compared to approximately 79,000 barrels per day for the six months ended September 30, 2021 (volume amounts are from both internal and external parties). Both contracted and non-contracted volumes decreased as overall production in the DJ Basin declined in part due to producer permitting issues.

Cost of Sales-Excluding Impact of Derivatives. The increase was due primarily to an increase in crude oil prices during the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended September 30, 2021.

Derivative (Gain) Loss. Our cost of sales during the six months ended September 30, 2022 included $53.6 million of net realized losses on derivatives, driven by increasing crude oil prices, and $55.6 million of net unrealized gains on derivatives. The amount for the six months ended September 30, 2022 includes net realized losses of $37.5 million and net unrealized gains of $36.0 million associated with derivative instruments related to our hedge of the CMA Differential Roll defined and discussed below under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” Our cost of sales during the six months ended September 30, 2021 included
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$61.0 million of net realized losses on derivatives driven by the increase in crude oil prices, and $21.6 million of net unrealized gains on derivatives. The amount for the six months ended September 30, 2021 includes net realized losses of $40.2 million and net unrealized gains of $27.9 million associated with derivative instruments related to our hedge of the CMA Differential Roll.

Crude Oil Product Margin. The decrease in product margin was primarily due to the sale of higher priced inventory into a market in which prices are declining during the second half of the current period. In the prior year, lower priced inventory was sold into a market in which prices were rising during the second half of the prior year period. Crude oil product margin calculations do not include gains and losses from derivatives that may offset the movement in the physical margin. In addition, we incurred increased freight costs during the current period. This decrease in product margin was offset by higher contracted rates with certain producers as well as increased differentials on certain other sales contracts.

Operating and General and Administrative Expenses. The decrease was primarily related to the sale of the trucking business during the three months ended March 31, 2022 which was partially offset by higher incentive compensation costs and higher ad valorem tax expense.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense. The decrease was due primarily to the sale of our trucking assets during the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Gain on Disposal or Impairment of Assets, Net. During the six months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded a net gain of $1.6 million primarily due to disposals and retirements of certain assets. During the six months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded a net gain of $0.1 million related to the retirement of certain assets.


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Liquids Logistics

The following table summarizes the operating results of our Liquids Logistics segment for the periods indicated:
Six Months Ended September 30,
20222021Change
(in thousands, except per gallon amounts)
Refined products sales:
Revenues-excluding impact of derivatives (1)$1,384,437 $837,441 $546,996 
Cost of sales-excluding impact of derivatives 1,367,240 831,199 536,041 
Derivative loss573 1,120 (547)
Product margin16,624 5,122 11,502 
Propane sales:
Revenues (1)422,110 380,943 41,167 
Cost of sales-excluding impact of derivatives410,335 367,302 43,033 
Derivative loss (gain)10,818 (24,829)35,647 
Product margin 957 38,470 (37,513)
Butane sales:
Revenues (1)352,807 286,236 66,571 
Cost of sales-excluding impact of derivatives359,703 268,157 91,546 
Derivative (gain) loss(18,923)21,513 (40,436)
Product margin (loss)12,027 (3,434)15,461 
Other product sales:
Revenues-excluding impact of derivatives (1)580,748 342,337 238,411 
Cost of sales-excluding impact of derivatives536,281 321,549 214,732 
Derivative loss18,191 2,668 15,523 
Product margin26,276 18,120 8,156 
Service revenues:
Revenues (1)9,084 12,303 (3,219)
Cost of sales698 958 (260)
Product margin8,386 11,345 (2,959)
Expenses:
Operating expenses25,160 24,530 630 
General and administrative expenses3,988 3,555 433 
Depreciation and amortization expense6,777 11,653 (4,876)
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets, net52 71,833 (71,781)
Total expenses35,977 111,571 (75,594)
Segment operating income (loss) $28,293 $(41,948)$70,241 
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Six Months Ended September 30,
20222021Change
(in thousands, except per gallon amounts)
Natural gas liquids and refined products storage capacity - owned and leased (gallons) (2)167,559 169,087 (1,528)
Refined products sold (gallons)374,657 382,238 (7,581)
Refined products sold ($/gallon) $3.695 $2.191 $1.504 
Cost per refined products sold ($/gallon) (3)$3.649 $2.175 $1.474 
Refined products product margin ($/gallon) (3)$0.046 $0.016 $0.030 
Refined products inventory (gallons) (2)1,990 2,576 (586)
Propane sold (gallons)334,619 350,601 (15,982)
Propane sold ($/gallon)$1.261 $1.087 $0.174 
Cost per propane sold ($/gallon) (3)$1.226 $1.048 $0.178 
Propane product margin ($/gallon) (3)$0.035 $0.039 $(0.004)
Propane inventory (gallons) (2)101,880 98,429 3,451 
Butane sold (gallons)232,076 247,455 (15,379)
Butane sold ($/gallon)$1.520 $1.157 $0.363 
Cost per butane sold ($/gallon) (3)$1.550 $1.084 $0.466 
Butane product (loss) margin ($/gallon) (3)$(0.030)$0.073 $(0.103)
Butane inventory (gallons) (2)84,928 75,500 9,428 
Other products sold (gallons)198,616 190,163 8,453 
Other products sold ($/gallon)$2.924 $1.800 $1.124 
Cost per other products sold ($/gallon) (3)$2.700 $1.691 $1.009 
Other products product margin ($/gallon) (3)$0.224 $0.109 $0.115 
Other products inventory (gallons) (2)33,653 17,465 16,188 
(1)    Revenue includes $1.3 million of intersegment sales during the six months ended September 30, 2021 that is eliminated in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations.
(2)    Information is presented as of September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively.
(3)    Cost and product margin per gallon excludes the impact of derivatives.

Refined Products Revenues and Cost of Sales-Excluding Impact of Derivatives. The increases in revenues and cost of sales, excluding the impact of derivatives, were due to an increase in refined products price. This was offset by a decrease in volumes primarily related to tighter supply in certain markets.

Refined Products Derivative Loss. Our refined products margin during the six months ended September 30, 2022 included a realized loss of $0.6 million and the six months ended September 30, 2021 included a realized loss of $1.1 million.

Refined Products product margins for the six months ended September 30, 2022 increased from the six months ended September 30, 2021 due to higher demand in several markets that were experiencing tighter supply as well as being well positioned from a supply and inventory perspective during the continued period of extreme volatility in commodity prices.

Propane Sales and Cost of Sales-Excluding Impact of Derivatives. The increases in revenues and cost of sales were due to higher commodity prices, offset by lower volumes. During the second half of the current period, prices began to steadily decline along with the decline in global energy prices as a result of the increase in interest rates to curb inflation and the overall concerns in the economy about a potential recession, as well as due to an increase in days of domestic supply available, combined with lower forecasted demand. Sales volumes decreased due to the decommissioning of a critical underground storage facility in the Midwest in April 2022. We expect the volume previously sold at this facility will be partially replaced by redirecting customers to other facilities and by transloading product from railcars to trucks. We also tapered our summer product purchases to more closely align with expected future inventory and sales needs, resulting in decreased excess summer volumes purchased and sold during the current year compared to prior year.

Propane Derivative Loss (Gain). Our wholesale propane cost of sales included $11.9 million of net unrealized losses on derivatives and $1.1 million of net realized gains on derivatives during the six months ended September 30, 2022. During
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the six months ended September 30, 2021, our cost of wholesale propane sales included $33.7 million of net unrealized gains on derivatives and $8.8 million of net realized losses on derivatives.

Propane product margins, excluding the impact of derivatives, decreased as a result of decreasing market prices as the cost of sales applied to lower priced spot volumes sold were based on inventory purchased in a higher price environment. As we replace our current inventory with inventory purchased in a lower price environment, we expect margin to increase as we realize the margin associated with our forward fixed-priced sales contracts. This decrease was offset by a reduction to the value of our inventory of $10.5 million to its lower of cost or net realizable value as of March 31, 2022.

Butane Sales and Cost of Sales-Excluding Impact of Derivatives. The increases in revenues and cost of sales were due primarily to higher commodity prices which were offset by lower volumes due to export economics beginning to soften during the three months ended June 30, 2022, which led to lower domestic prices as less product was being moved abroad. Prices also declined during the three months ended September 30, 2022 due to overall concerns about the economy and inflation weighing on the domestic market. Our cost of sales also included a lower of cost or net realizable value charge of $11.5 million recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2022 due to the declining prices.

Butane Derivative (Gain) Loss. Our cost of butane sales during the six months ended September 30, 2022 included $14.8 million of net unrealized gains on derivatives and $4.1 million of net realized gains on derivatives. Our cost of butane sales included $15.5 million of net unrealized losses on derivatives and $6.0 million of net realized losses on derivatives during the six months ended September 30, 2021.

Butane product margins, excluding the impact of derivatives, were lower during the six months ended September 30, 2022 than during the six months ended September 30, 2021 due to the declining prices, lower export demand, a reduction in the value of our inventory due to recording a lower of cost or net realizable value charge and increased freight charges due to higher fuel surcharges. In addition, we were also negatively impacted by lower location differentials as the product we contracted to purchase in the beginning of the season was continuing to compete with product purchased in the discounted market.

Other Products Sales and Cost of Sales-Excluding Impact of Derivatives. The increases in revenues and cost of sales, excluding the impact of derivatives, were due to higher commodity prices and an increased supply of biodiesel to sell during the current year period compared to the prior year period due to favorable supply contracts entered into in the prior year. In addition, our asphalt volumes increased as supply chain issues resulted in greater demand in certain markets.

Other Products Derivatives Loss. Our derivatives of other products included $1.2 million of net unrealized losses on derivatives and $17.0 million of net realized losses on derivatives during the six months ended September 30, 2022. Our derivatives of other products during the six months ended September 30, 2021 included $0.1 million of net unrealized gains on derivatives and $2.7 million of net realized losses on derivatives.

Other product sales product margins during the six months ended September 30, 2022 increased due to an increase in biodiesel and biodiesel renewable identification number market prices, as well as securing favorable biodiesel supply contracts in the Midwest and transporting the product for sale in more favorable markets and the increase in demand for asphalt due to the supply chain disruptions.

Service Revenues. This revenue includes storage, terminaling and transportation services income. The decrease during the six months ended September 30, 2022 was due to the disposition of Sawtooth in June 2021 as well as less throughput in certain of our propane and butane terminals.

Operating and General and Administrative Expenses. The increase was primarily due to increased incentive compensation costs. Also, there was also an increase in travel and entertainment as a result of increased sales calling efforts following the pandemic. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in materials and supplies expenses due to the disposition of Sawtooth.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense. The decrease was primarily due to the disposition of Sawtooth in June 2021 as well as lower amortization expense due to certain intangible assets being fully amortized as of September 30, 2021.

Loss on Disposal or Impairment of Assets, Net. During the six months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded a net loss of $0.1 million primarily due to disposals of certain assets. During the six months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded a net loss of $60.1 million related to the sale of Sawtooth and a net loss of $11.7 million related to the sale of another terminal during the three months ended September 30, 2021.
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Corporate and Other

The operating loss within “Corporate and Other” includes the following components for the periods indicated:
Six Months Ended September 30,
20222021Change
(in thousands)
Expenses:
General and administrative expenses$22,599 $16,075 $6,524 
Depreciation and amortization expense3,297 3,498 (201)
Gain on disposal or impairment of assets, net(987)— (987)
Total expenses24,909 19,573 5,336 
Operating loss$(24,909)$(19,573)$(5,336)

General and Administrative Expenses. The expenses during the six months ended September 30, 2022 were higher than the six months ended September 30, 2021 due to increased incentive compensation payments and the timing of those payments compared to the prior year. Equity-based compensation also increased primarily due to a reversal of an incentive compensation accrual during the six months ended September 30, 2021.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense. Depreciation and amortization expense during the six months ended September 30, 2022 was consistent with the six months ended September 30, 2021.

Gain on Disposal or Impairment of Assets, Net. During the six months ended September 30, 2022, we sold an airplane for a gain of $1.3 million, which was partially offset by a loss recorded on the prepayment of a loan receivable due July 31, 2023 (as discussed further in Note 2 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report).

Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Entities

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities was $1.9 million during the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $0.6 million during the six months ended September 30, 2021. The increase of $1.3 million during the six months ended September 30, 2022 was due primarily to higher earnings from certain membership interests related to specific land and water services operations and a lower loss from our interest in an aircraft company.

Interest Expense

The following table summarizes the components of our consolidated interest expense for the periods indicated:
Six Months Ended September 30,
20222021Change
(in thousands)
Senior secured notes$76,875 $76,875 $— 
Senior unsecured notes41,103 44,674 (3,571)
Revolving credit facility7,902 4,247 3,655 
Other indebtedness1,356 1,337 19 
Total debt interest expense127,236 127,133 103 
Amortization of debt issuance costs8,372 8,492 (120)
Total interest expense$135,608 $135,625 $(17)

The debt interest expense increased $0.1 million during the six months ended September 30, 2022 primarily due to an increase of the revolving credit facility balance and increased floating interest rates, offset by lower interest expense resulting from repurchases of a portion of our Senior Unsecured Notes.

Gain on Early Extinguishment of Liabilities, Net

Gain on early extinguishment of liabilities, net was $4.1 million during the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $1.1 million during the six months ended September 30, 2021. During the six months ended September 30, 2022
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and 2021, the net gain (inclusive of debt issuance costs written off) primarily relates to the early extinguishment of a portion of the outstanding Senior Unsecured Notes (as defined herein). For the six months ended September 30, 2021, the net gain was partially offset by a loss on the early extinguishment of the Sawtooth credit agreement. See Note 6 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report for a further discussion.

Other Income, Net

Other income, net of $0.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2022 consisted primarily of gains related to bankruptcy settlements. Other income, net of $2.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021 consisted primarily of a reversal of an obligation assumed in an acquisition that closed in fiscal year 2020, profits from a retained contract and a tax refund.

Income Tax (Expense) Benefit

Income tax expense was $0.4 million during the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to an income tax benefit of $0.7 million during the six months ended September 30, 2021. See Note 2 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report for a further discussion.

Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling interest income was $0.3 million during the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $0.8 million during the six months ended September 30, 2021, which included a loss of $0.2 million from the operations of Sawtooth. The decrease during the six months ended September 30, 2022 was due primarily to lower income from certain recycling operations and water solutions operations during the six months ended September 30, 2022.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to financial results reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), we have provided the non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to be a substitute for those reported in accordance with GAAP. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other entities, even when similar terms are used to identify such measures.

We define EBITDA as net income (loss) attributable to NGL Energy Partners LP, plus interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), and depreciation and amortization expense. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA excluding net unrealized gains and losses on derivatives, lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments, gains and losses on disposal or impairment of assets, gains and losses on early extinguishment of liabilities, equity-based compensation expense, acquisition expense, revaluation of liabilities, certain legal settlements and other. We also include in Adjusted EBITDA certain inventory valuation adjustments related to certain refined products businesses within our Liquids Logistics segment as discussed below. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as alternatives to net income (loss), income (loss) before income taxes, cash flows from operating activities, or any other measure of financial performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, as those items are used to measure operating performance, liquidity or the ability to service debt obligations. We believe that EBITDA provides additional information to investors for evaluating our ability to make quarterly distributions to our unitholders and is presented solely as a supplemental measure. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides additional information to investors for evaluating our financial performance without regard to our financing methods, capital structure and historical cost basis. Further, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as we define them, may not be comparable to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, or similarly titled measures used by other entities.

Other than for certain businesses within our Liquids Logistics segment, for purposes of our Adjusted EBITDA calculation, we make a distinction between realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is open, we record changes in the fair value of the derivative as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, we reverse the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss and record a realized gain or loss. We do not draw such a distinction between realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives of certain businesses within our Liquids Logistics segment. The primary hedging strategy of these businesses is to hedge against the risk of declines in the value of inventory over the course of the contract cycle, and many of the hedges cover extended periods of time. The “inventory valuation adjustment” row in the reconciliation table reflects the difference between the market value of the inventory of these businesses at the balance sheet date and its cost. We include this in Adjusted EBITDA because the unrealized gains and losses associated with derivative contracts associated with the inventory of this segment, which are intended primarily to hedge inventory holding risk and are included in net income, also affect Adjusted EBITDA. In our Crude Oil Logistics segment, we
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purchase certain crude oil barrels using the West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) calendar month average (“CMA”) price and sell the crude oil barrels using the WTI CMA price plus the Argus CMA Differential Roll Component (“CMA Differential Roll”) per our contracts. To eliminate the volatility of the CMA Differential Roll, we entered into derivative instrument positions in January 2021 to secure a margin of approximately $0.20 per barrel on 1.5 million barrels per month from May 2021 through December 2023. Due to the nature of these positions, the cash flow and earnings recognized on a GAAP basis will differ from period to period depending on the current crude oil price and future estimated crude oil price which are valued utilizing third-party market quoted prices. We are recognizing in Adjusted EBITDA the gains and losses from the derivative instrument positions entered into in January 2021 to properly align with the physical margin we are hedging each month through the term of this transaction. This representation aligns with management’s evaluation of the transaction.

The following table reconciles net income (loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended September 30,
2022202120222021
(in thousands)
Net income (loss)$3,607 $(1,207)$26,713 $(135,709)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(97)(330)(342)(768)
Net income (loss) attributable to NGL Energy Partners LP3,510 (1,537)26,371 (136,477)
Interest expense68,313 68,512 $135,639 $135,642 
Income tax expense (benefit)537 (235)365 (685)
Depreciation and amortization68,103 69,543 134,717 152,900 
EBITDA140,463 136,283 297,092 151,380 
Net unrealized gains on derivatives(4,828)(18,490)(61,730)(34,754)
CMA Differential Roll net losses (gains) (1)(6,518)12,805 28,102 37,115 
Inventory valuation adjustment (2)(3,560)(451)(4,115)767 
Lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments10,143 3,521 857 (285)
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets, net7,653 13,695 7,485 81,233 
Gain on early extinguishment of liabilities, net(2,479)(1,072)(4,141)(1,159)
Equity-based compensation expense479 (2,753)976 (1,793)
Acquisition expense (3)— 36 — 103 
Other (4)889 2,687 1,592 4,755 
Adjusted EBITDA$142,242 $146,261 $266,118 $237,362 
(1)    Adjustment to align, within Adjusted EBITDA, the net gains and losses of the Partnership’s CMA Differential Roll derivative instruments positions with the physical margin being hedged. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section above for a further discussion.
(2)    Amount reflects the difference between the market value of the inventory at the balance sheet date and its cost. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section above for a further discussion.
(3)    Amounts represent expenses we incurred related to legal and advisory costs associated with acquisitions.
(4)    Amounts represent non-cash operating expenses related to our Grand Mesa Pipeline, unrealized gains/losses on marketable securities and accretion expense for asset retirement obligations.

The following tables reconcile depreciation and amortization amounts per the EBITDA table above to depreciation and amortization amounts reported in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended September 30,
2022202120222021
(in thousands)
Depreciation and amortization per EBITDA table$68,103 $69,543 $134,717 $152,900 
Intangible asset amortization recorded to cost of sales(69)(71)(137)(144)
Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities(194)(192)(364)(358)
Depreciation and amortization attributable to noncontrolling interests278 283 562 1,267 
Depreciation and amortization per unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations$68,118 $69,563 $134,778 $153,665 

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Six Months Ended September 30,
20222021
(in thousands)
Depreciation and amortization per EBITDA table$134,717 $152,900 
Amortization of debt issuance costs recorded to interest expense8,372 8,492 
Amortization of royalty expense recorded to operating expense123 123 
Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities(364)(358)
Depreciation and amortization attributable to noncontrolling interests562 1,267 
Depreciation and amortization per unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows$143,410 $162,424 

The following table reconciles interest expense per the EBITDA table above to interest expense reported in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended September 30,
2022202120222021
(in thousands)
Interest expense per EBITDA table$68,313 $68,512 $135,639 $135,642 
Interest expense attributable to unconsolidated entities(16)(17)(31)(34)
Interest expense attributable to noncontrolling interests— — — 17 
Interest expense per unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations$68,297 $68,495 $135,608 $135,625 

The following tables reconcile operating income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Water
Solutions
Crude Oil
Logistics
Liquids
Logistics
Corporate
and Other
Consolidated
(in thousands)
Operating income (loss)$47,128 $32,927 $1,653 $(12,938)$68,770 
Depreciation and amortization51,327 11,775 3,396 1,620 68,118 
Amortization recorded to cost of sales— — 69 — 69 
Net unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives(4,340)(4,575)4,087 — (4,828)
CMA Differential Roll net losses (gains)— (6,518)— — (6,518)
Inventory valuation adjustment— — (3,560)— (3,560)
Lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments— (493)10,636 — 10,143 
Loss (gain) on disposal or impairment of assets, net9,035 (296)52 (1,138)7,653 
Equity-based compensation expense— — — 479 479 
Other (expense) income, net(251)303 (91)24 (15)
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to unconsolidated entities1,387 — (17)45 1,415 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interest(373)— — — (373)
Other861 (260)288 — 889 
Adjusted EBITDA$104,774 $32,863 $16,513 $(11,908)$142,242 
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Water
Solutions
Crude Oil
Logistics
Liquids
Logistics
Corporate
and Other
Consolidated
(in thousands)
Operating income (loss)$32,772 $28,231 $11,461 $(7,646)$64,818 
Depreciation and amortization50,670 12,454 4,686 1,753 69,563 
Amortization recorded to cost of sales— — 71 — 71 
Net unrealized losses (gains) on derivatives1,521 (7,153)(12,858)— (18,490)
CMA Differential Roll net losses (gains)— 12,805 — — 12,805 
Inventory valuation adjustment— — (451)— (451)
Lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments— — 3,521 — 3,521 
Loss (gain) on disposal or impairment of assets, net1,962 (14)11,746 — 13,694 
Equity-based compensation expense— — — (2,753)(2,753)
Acquisition expense— — — 36 36 
Other income, net10 154 295 271 730 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to unconsolidated entities716 — (9)(65)642 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interest(614)— — (611)
Other387 2,299 — — 2,686 
Adjusted EBITDA$87,424 $48,776 $18,465 $(8,404)$146,261 
Six Months Ended September 30, 2022
Water
Solutions
Crude Oil
Logistics
Liquids
Logistics
Corporate
and Other
Consolidated
(in thousands)
Operating income (loss)$100,733 $51,916 $28,293 $(24,909)$156,033 
Depreciation and amortization101,175 23,529 6,777 3,297 134,778 
Amortization recorded to cost of sales— — 137 — 137 
Net unrealized gains on derivatives(4,464)(55,580)(1,686)— (61,730)
CMA Differential Roll net losses (gains)— 28,102 — — 28,102 
Inventory valuation adjustment— — (4,115)— (4,115)
Lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments— 1,074 (217)— 857 
Loss (gain) on disposal or impairment of assets, net9,976 (1,556)52 (987)7,485 
Equity-based compensation expense— — — 976 976 
Other income (expense), net331 (184)476 631 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to unconsolidated entities2,212 — (24)89 2,277 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interest(905)— — — (905)
Other1,086 125 381 — 1,592 
Adjusted EBITDA$209,821 $47,941 $29,414 $(21,058)$266,118 

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Six Months Ended September 30, 2021
Water
Solutions
Crude Oil
Logistics
Liquids
Logistics
Corporate
and Other
Consolidated
(in thousands)
Operating income (loss)$40,355 $16,650 $(41,948)$(19,573)$(4,516)
Depreciation and amortization113,651 24,863 11,653 3,498 153,665 
Amortization recorded to cost of sales— — 144 — 144 
Net unrealized losses (gains) on derivatives5,087 (21,607)(18,234)— (34,754)
CMA Differential Roll net losses (gains)— 37,115 — — 37,115 
Inventory valuation adjustment— — 767 — 767 
Lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments— (11)(274)— (285)
Loss (gain) on disposal or impairment of assets, net9,453 (56)71,833 — 81,230 
Equity-based compensation expense— — — (1,793)(1,793)
Acquisition expense— — — 103 103 
Other income, net622 350 658 349 1,979 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to unconsolidated entities1,175 — (19)(120)1,036 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interest(1,568)— (526)— (2,094)
Other160 4,620 (15)— 4,765 
Adjusted EBITDA$168,935 $61,924 $24,039 $(17,536)$237,362 

Liquidity, Sources of Capital and Capital Resource Activities

General

Our principal sources of liquidity and capital resource requirements are the cash flows from our operations, borrowings under our asset-based revolving credit facility (“ABL Facility”), debt issuances and the issuance of common and preferred units. We expect our primary cash outflows to be related to capital expenditures, interest and repayment of debt maturities.

We believe that our anticipated cash flows from operations and the borrowing capacity under our ABL Facility will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs, including the repayment of the 2023 Notes. Our borrowing needs vary during the year due in part to the seasonal nature of certain businesses within our Liquids Logistics segment. Our greatest working capital borrowing needs generally occur during the period of June through December, when we are building our natural gas liquids inventories in anticipation of the butane blending and heating seasons. Our working capital borrowing needs generally decline during the period of January through March, when the cash inflows from our Liquids Logistics segment are the greatest. In addition, our working capital borrowing needs vary with changes in commodity prices.

Cash Management

We manage cash by utilizing a centralized cash management program that concentrates the cash assets of our operating subsidiaries in joint accounts for the purposes of providing financial flexibility and lowering the cost of borrowing, transaction costs and bank fees. Our centralized cash management program provides that funds in excess of the daily needs of our operating subsidiaries are concentrated, consolidated or otherwise made available for use by other entities within our consolidated group. All of our wholly-owned operating subsidiaries participate in this program. Under the cash management program, depending on whether a participating subsidiary has short-term cash surpluses or cash requirements, we provide cash to the subsidiary or the subsidiary provides cash to us.

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Short-Term Liquidity

Our principal sources of short-term liquidity consist of cash generated from operating activities and borrowings under our ABL Facility, which we believe will provide liquidity to operate our business, manage our working capital requirements and repay current maturities. Current commitments under the ABL Facility are $600.0 million, but as part of amending the ABL Facility on April 13, 2022, we agreed to reduce the commitments back to $500.0 million on or before March 31, 2023. We currently anticipate having minimal needs for acquisitions or expansion projects and expect to fund these items through cash flows from operations or borrowings under the ABL Facility. At September 30, 2022, $287.0 million had been borrowed under the ABL Facility and we had letters of credit outstanding of approximately $142.8 million. The ABL Facility is scheduled to mature at the earliest of (a) February 4, 2026 or (b) 91 days prior to the earliest maturity date in respect to any of our indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million or greater, if such indebtedness is outstanding at such time, subject to certain exceptions. See below for further discussion on the timing of paying down the 2023 Notes.

As of September 30, 2022, our current assets exceeded our current liabilities by approximately $435.2 million.

For additional information related to our ABL Facility, see Note 6 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report.

Long-Term Financing

In addition to our principal sources of short-term liquidity discussed above, we expect to fund our longer-term financing requirements by issuing long-term notes, common units and/or preferred units, loans from financial institutions, asset securitizations or the sale of assets.

Senior Secured Notes

On February 4, 2021, we issued $2.05 billion of 7.5% 2026 Senior Secured Notes (“2026 Senior Secured Notes”) in a private placement. The 2026 Senior Secured Notes bear interest, which is payable on February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning on August 1, 2021. The 2026 Senior Secured Notes mature on February 1, 2026.

Senior Unsecured Notes

The senior unsecured notes include the 2023 Notes, which mature on November 1, 2023, the 6.125% Notes due 2025, which mature on March 1, 2025 and the 2026 Notes, which mature on April 15, 2026 (collectively, the “Senior Unsecured Notes”).

Repurchases

During the three months ended September 30, 2022, we repurchased $53.1 million of the 2023 Notes at a total cash cost of $50.8 million (excluding payments of accrued interest) and $1.5 million of the 2026 Notes at a total cash cost of $1.1 million (excluding payments of accrued interest).

We expect to have less than $50 million outstanding under the 2023 Notes by August 1, 2023 and the remaining outstanding balance of the 2023 Notes paid off prior to their maturity date on November 1, 2023 using free cash flow, and if needed, borrowings under our ABL Facility. Proceeds generated from other cash flow positive initiatives currently being pursued may also be used to repay the outstanding balance of the 2023 Notes prior to their maturity.

Other Long-term Debt

On October 29, 2020, we entered into an equipment loan for $45.0 million which bears interest at a rate of 8.6% and is secured by certain of our barges and towboats. Under this agreement, we are required to make monthly payments of $0.5 million (principal and interest) and a balloon payment of $23.9 million when this loan matures on November 1, 2027.

For additional information related to our long-term debt, see Note 6 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report.

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Capital Expenditures, Acquisitions and Other Investments

The following table summarizes expansion and maintenance capital expenditures (which excludes additions for tank bottoms and linefill and has been prepared on the accrual basis), acquisitions and other investments for the periods indicated.
Capital ExpendituresOther
ExpansionMaintenanceAcquisitions (1)Investments (2)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30,
2022$31,589 $14,219 $— $346 
2021$20,388 $16,979 $— $119 
Six Months Ended September 30,
2022$62,943 $29,586 $— $346 
2021$44,523 $24,724 $— $235 
(1)    There were no acquisitions during the three months or six months ended September 30, 2022 or 2021.
(2)    Amounts for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 relate to contributions made to unconsolidated entities.

Capital expenditures for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023 are heavily weighted to the first half of the fiscal year and are expected to be approximately $105 - $115 million.

Distributions Declared

The board of directors of our GP decided to temporarily suspend all distributions in order to deleverage our balance sheet until we meet the 4.75 to 1.00 total leverage ratio set forth within the indenture of the 2026 Senior Secured Notes. This resulted in the suspension of the quarterly common unit distributions, which began with the quarter ended December 31, 2020, and all preferred unit distributions, which began with the quarter ended March 31, 2021. The board of directors of our GP expects to evaluate the reinstatement of the common unit and all preferred unit distributions in due course, taking into account a number of important factors, including our leverage, liquidity, the sustainability of cash flows, upcoming debt maturities, capital expenditures and the overall performance of our businesses.

Contractual Obligations

Our contractual obligations primarily consist of purchase commitments, outstanding debt principal and interest obligations, lease obligations, pipeline commitments, asset retirement obligations and other commitments.

For a discussion of contractual obligations, see Note 6, Note 7 and Note 13 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report.

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes the sources (uses) of our cash flows for the periods indicated:
Six Months Ended September 30,
Cash Flows Provided by (Used in):20222021
(in thousands)
Operating activities, before changes in operating assets and liabilities$203,661 $151,504 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities(235,333)(159,349)
Operating activities$(31,672)$(7,845)
Investing activities$(60,470)$(75,129)
Financing activities$92,860 $83,676 

Operating Activities. The seasonality of our Liquids Logistics segment has a significant effect on our cash flows from operating activities. Increases in natural gas liquids prices typically reduce our operating cash flows due to higher cash requirements to fund increases in inventories, and decreases in natural gas liquids prices typically increase our operating cash flows due to lower cash requirements to fund increases in inventories. In our Liquids Logistics segment, we typically
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experience operating losses or lower operating income during our first and second quarters, or the six months ending September 30, as a result of lower volumes of natural gas liquids sales and when we are building our inventory levels for the upcoming butane blending and heating seasons, which generally begin in late fall, under normal demand conditions, and run through February or March. We borrow under the revolving credit facility to supplement our operating cash flows during the periods in which we are building inventory. Our operations, and as a result our cash flows, are also impacted by positive and negative movements in commodity prices, which cause fluctuations in the value of inventory, accounts receivable and payables, due to increases and decreases in revenues and cost of sales. The increase in net cash used in operating activities during the six months ended September 30, 2022 was due primarily to fluctuations in working capital, particularly accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable, during the six months ended September 30, 2022, partially offset by increased earnings from operations.

Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities was $60.5 million during the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $75.1 million during the six months ended September 30, 2021. The decrease in net cash used in investing activities was due primarily to:

an $85.5 million decrease in payments to settle derivatives; and
a $9.5 million increase in proceeds received from certain asset sales during the six months ended September 30, 2022.

These decreases in net cash used in investing activities were partially offset by:

lower proceeds from the divestitures of business and investments as we received net proceeds (gross cash proceeds less the amount of cash sold, excluding accrued expenses) of $63.5 million from the sale of our interest in Sawtooth in June 2021; and
an increase in capital expenditures from $77.8 million (includes payment of amounts accrued as of March 31, 2021) during the six months ended September 30, 2021 to $94.0 million (includes payment of amounts accrued as of March 31, 2022) during the six months ended September 30, 2022 due primarily to the timing of the expenditures in our Water Solutions segment being heavily weighted to the first half of the current fiscal year.
Financing Activities. Net cash provided by financing activities was $92.9 million during the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $83.7 million during the six months ended September 30, 2021. The increase in net cash provided by financing activities was due primarily to:

an increase of $29.0 million in borrowings on the revolving credit facility (net of repayments) during the six months ended September 30, 2022;
a decrease of $9.1 million in debt issuance costs for the revolving credit facility during the six months ended September 30, 2022; and
a decrease of $5.0 million in payments on other long-term debt as the Sawtooth credit agreement was paid off and terminated prior to us selling our ownership interest in Sawtooth in June 2021.

These increases in net cash provided by financing activities were partially offset by an increase of $33.2 million paid in cash to repurchase a portion of our Senior Unsecured Notes during the six months ended September 30, 2022.

Supplemental Guarantor Information

NGL Energy Partners LP (parent) and NGL Energy Finance Corp. are co-issuers of the Senior Unsecured Notes (see Note 6 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report). Certain of our wholly owned subsidiaries (“Guarantor Subsidiaries”) have, jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Senior Unsecured Notes.

The guarantees are senior unsecured obligations of each Guarantor Subsidiary and rank equally in right of payment with other existing and future senior indebtedness of such Guarantor Subsidiary, and senior in right of payment to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of such Guarantor Subsidiary. The guarantee of our Senior Unsecured Notes by each Guarantor Subsidiary is subject to certain automatic customary releases, including in connection with the sale, disposition or transfer of all of the capital stock, or of all or substantially all of the assets, of such Guarantor Subsidiary to one or more persons that are not us or a restricted subsidiary, the exercise of legal defeasance or covenant defeasance options, the satisfaction and discharge of the indentures governing our Senior Unsecured Notes, the designation of such Guarantor Subsidiary as a non-guarantor restricted subsidiary or as an unrestricted subsidiary in accordance with the indentures governing our Senior
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Unsecured Notes, the release of such Guarantor Subsidiary from its guarantee under our revolving credit facility, the liquidation or dissolution of such Guarantor Subsidiary or upon the consolidation, merger or transfer of all assets of the Guarantor Subsidiary to us or another Guarantor Subsidiary in which the Guarantor Subsidiary dissolves or ceases to exist (collectively, the “Releases”). The obligations of each Guarantor Subsidiary under its note guarantee are limited as necessary to prevent such note guarantee from constituting a fraudulent conveyance under applicable law. We are not restricted from making investments in the Guarantor Subsidiaries and there are no significant restrictions on the ability of the Guarantor Subsidiaries to make distributions to NGL Energy Partners LP (parent). None of the assets of the Guarantor Subsidiaries (other than the investments in non-guarantor subsidiaries) are restricted net assets pursuant to Rule 4-08(e)(3) of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

The rights of holders of our Senior Unsecured Notes against the Guarantor Subsidiaries may be limited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Law, the Uniform Fraudulent Conveyance Act, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act or any similar federal or state law.

In March 2020, the SEC adopted amendments to Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X and created Rule 13-01 of Regulation S-X to simplify disclosure requirements related to certain registered securities. The amendments became effective on January 4, 2021. As a result of these amendments, parent company and co-issuer subsidiary obligations guaranteed by one or more consolidated subsidiaries are not required to provide separate financial statements, provided that each subsidiary issuer/guarantor is consolidated into the parent company’s consolidated financial statements, the parent company issues the obligations and the alternative disclosure required by Rule 13-01 is provided, which includes narrative disclosure and, subject to certain exceptions, summarized financial information. Accordingly, as permitted under Rule 13-01(a)(4)(vi), we have excluded summarized financial information for the Partnership because the assets, liabilities, and results of operations of NGL Energy Partners LP (parent), NGL Energy Finance Corp. and the Guarantor Subsidiaries are not materially different than the corresponding amounts in our consolidated financial statements, and we believe that such summarized financial information would be repetitive and would not provide incremental value to investors.

Environmental Legislation

See our Annual Report for a discussion of proposed environmental legislation and regulations that, if enacted, could result in increased compliance and operating costs. However, at this time we cannot predict the structure or outcome of any future legislation or regulations or the eventual cost we could incur in compliance.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements that are applicable to us, see Note 2 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP requires the selection and application of appropriate accounting principles to the relevant facts and circumstances of our operations and the use of estimates made by management. We have identified certain more critical judgment areas in the application of our accounting policies that are most important to the portrayal of our consolidated financial position and results of operations. The application of these accounting policies, which requires subjective or complex judgments regarding estimates and projected outcomes of future events, and changes in these accounting policies, could have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. There have been no material changes in the critical accounting estimates previously disclosed in our Annual Report.

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Interest Rate Risk

A portion of our long-term debt is variable-rate debt. Changes in interest rates impact the interest payments of our variable-rate debt but generally do not impact the fair value of the liability. Conversely, changes in interest rates impact the fair value of our fixed-rate debt but do not impact its cash flows.

The ABL Facility is variable-rate debt with interest rates that are generally indexed to the Wall Street Journal prime rate or SOFR, an adjusted forward-looking term rate based on the secured overnight financing rate. At September 30, 2022, we had $287.0 million of outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility at a weighted average interest rate of 6.63%. A change in
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interest rates of 0.125% would result in an increase or decrease of our annual interest expense of $0.4 million, based on borrowings outstanding at September 30, 2022.

On July 1, 2022, the Class B Preferred Units distribution rate changed from a fixed rate of 9.00% to a floating rate of the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) interest rate (2.29% for the quarter ended September 30, 2022) plus a spread of 7.21%. A change in interest rates of 0.125% would result in an increase or decrease of our Class B Preferred Unit distribution of $0.1 million, based on the Class B Preferred Units outstanding at September 30, 2022.

For our Class C Preferred Units, distributions on and after April 15, 2024 will accumulate at a percentage of the $25.00 liquidation preference equal to the applicable three-month LIBOR interest rate (or alternative rate as determined in the partnership agreement) plus a spread of 7.384%. On or after July 1, 2024, the holders of our Class D Preferred Units can elect, from time to time, for the distributions to be calculated based on a floating rate equal to the applicable three-month LIBOR interest rate (or alternative rate as determined in the partnership agreement) plus a spread of 7.00% (“Class D Variable Rate”, as defined in the partnership agreement). Each Class D Variable Rate election shall be effective for at least four quarters following such election.

Commodity Price Risk

Our operations are subject to certain business risks, including commodity price risk. Commodity price risk is the risk that the market value of crude oil, natural gas liquids, or refined and renewables products will change, either favorably or unfavorably, in response to changing market conditions. Procedures and limits for managing commodity price risks are specified in our market risk policy. Open commodity positions and market price changes are monitored daily and are reported to senior management and to marketing operations personnel.

The crude oil, natural gas liquids, and refined and renewables products industries are “margin-based” and “cost-plus” businesses in which gross profits depend on the differential of sales prices over supply costs. We have no control over market conditions. As a result, our profitability may be impacted by sudden and significant changes in the price of crude oil, natural gas liquids, and refined and renewables products.

We engage in various types of forward contracts and financial derivative transactions to reduce the effect of price volatility on our product costs, to protect the value of our inventory positions, and to help ensure the availability of product during periods of short supply. We attempt to balance our contractual portfolio by purchasing volumes when we have a matching purchase commitment from our wholesale and retail customers. We may experience net unbalanced positions from time to time. In addition to our ongoing policy to maintain a balanced position, for accounting purposes we are required, on an ongoing basis, to track and report the market value of our derivative portfolio.

Although we use financial derivative instruments to reduce the market price risk associated with forecasted transactions, we do not account for financial derivative transactions as hedges. All changes in the fair value of our physical contracts that do not qualify as normal purchases and normal sales and settlements (whether cash transactions or non-cash mark-to-market adjustments) are reported either within revenue (for sales contracts) or cost of sales (for purchase contracts) in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations, regardless of whether the contract is physically or financially settled.

The following table summarizes the hypothetical impact on the September 30, 2022 fair value of our commodity derivatives of an increase of 10% in the value of the underlying commodity (in thousands):
Increase
(Decrease)
To Fair Value
Crude oil (Crude Oil Logistics segment)$(5,940)
Propane (Liquids Logistics segment)$3,365 
Butane (Liquids Logistics segment)$(4,399)
Refined Products (Liquids Logistics segment)$(4,437)
Other Products (Liquids Logistics segment)$6,153 
Canadian dollars (Liquids Logistics segment)$137 

Changes in commodity prices may also impact the volumes that we are able to transport, dispose, store and market, which also impact our cash flows.

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Credit Risk

Our operations are also subject to credit risk, which is the risk of loss from nonperformance by suppliers, customers or financial counterparties to a contract. Procedures and limits for managing credit risk are specified in our credit policy. Credit risk is monitored daily and we believe we minimize exposure through the following:

requiring certain customers to prepay or place deposits for our products and services;
requiring certain customers to post letters of credit or other forms of surety;
monitoring individual customer receivables relative to previously-approved credit limits;
requiring certain customers to take delivery of their contracted volume ratably rather than allow them to take delivery at their discretion;
entering into master netting agreements that allow for offsetting counterparty receivable and payable balances for certain transactions;
reviewing the receivable aging regularly to identify issues or trends that may develop; and
requiring marketing personnel to manage their customers’ receivable position and suspend sales to customers that have not timely paid outstanding invoices.

At September 30, 2022, our primary counterparties were retailers, resellers, energy marketers, producers, refiners, and dealers.

Fair Value

We determine the fair value of our exchange traded derivative financial instruments utilizing publicly available prices, and for non-exchange traded derivative financial instruments, we utilize pricing models for similar instruments including publicly available prices and forward curves generated from a compilation of data gathered from third-parties.

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13(a)-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are designed to ensure the information required to be disclosed in our filings and submissions under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of our general partner, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

We completed an evaluation under the supervision and with participation of our management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of our general partner, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures at September 30, 2022. Based on this evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of our general partner have concluded that as of September 30, 2022, such disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13(a)-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the three months ended September 30, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings

We are involved from time to time in various legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. For information related to legal proceedings, see the discussion under the caption “Legal Contingencies” in Note 7 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report, which is incorporated by reference into this Item 1.

Item 1A.    Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A–“Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Not applicable.

Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Pursuant to certain covenants within the indenture of our 2026 Senior Secured Notes, the board of directors of our general partner temporarily suspended all common unit and preferred unit distributions. For additional information related to the suspension of distributions, see Note 8 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report.

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.    Other Information

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Item 6.    Exhibits
Exhibit NumberExhibit
22.1
31.1*
31.2*
32.1*
32.2*
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 Schema Document
101.CAL**Inline XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF**Inline XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB**Inline XBRL Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE**Inline XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
*    Exhibits filed with this report.
**    The following documents are formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022, (ii) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, (iii) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, (iv) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, (v) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, and (vi) Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
NGL ENERGY PARTNERS LP
By:NGL Energy Holdings LLC, its general partner
Date: November 9, 2022By:/s/ H. Michael Krimbill
H. Michael Krimbill
Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 9, 2022By:/s/ Linda J. Bridges
Linda J. Bridges
Chief Financial Officer

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