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

FORM 10-Q

 
      QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20202021
 
or
 
      TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Commission File Number: 1-14569


PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 76-0582150
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

333 Clay Street, Suite 1600
Houston, Texas 77002
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(713) 646-4100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common UnitsPAANew York Stock ExchangeNasdaq
 
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 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. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company
 Emerging growth company
 If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes   No
As of October 30, 2020,29, 2021, there were 728,476,591711,121,882 Common Units outstanding.



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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
Item 1.    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions, except unit data)
September 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
 (unaudited)
ASSETS  
CURRENT ASSETS  
Cash and cash equivalents$25 $45 
Restricted cash21 37 
Trade accounts receivable and other receivables, net2,153 3,614 
Inventory683 604 
Other current assets523 312 
Total current assets3,405 4,612 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT18,420 18,948 
Accumulated depreciation(3,802)(3,593)
Property and equipment, net14,618 15,355 
OTHER ASSETS  
Investments in unconsolidated entities3,743 3,683 
Goodwill2,540 
Linefill and base gas966 981 
Long-term operating lease right-of-use assets, net395 466 
Long-term inventory120 182 
Other long-term assets, net999 858 
Total assets$24,246 $28,677 
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL  
CURRENT LIABILITIES  
Trade accounts payable$2,091 $3,686 
Short-term debt790 504 
Other current liabilities923 827 
Total current liabilities3,804 5,017 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES  
Senior notes, net9,069 8,939 
Other long-term debt, net312 248 
Long-term operating lease liabilities337 387 
Other long-term liabilities and deferred credits873 891 
Total long-term liabilities10,591 10,465 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 12)
PARTNERS’ CAPITAL  
Series A preferred unitholders (71,090,468 and 71,090,468 units outstanding, respectively)1,505 1,505 
Series B preferred unitholders (800,000 and 800,000 units outstanding, respectively)787 787 
Common unitholders (728,476,591 and 728,028,576 units outstanding, respectively)7,414 10,770 
Total partners’ capital excluding noncontrolling interests9,706 13,062 
Noncontrolling interests145 133 
Total partners’ capital9,851 13,195 
Total liabilities and partners’ capital$24,246 $28,677 
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
 (unaudited)
ASSETS  
CURRENT ASSETS  
Cash and cash equivalents$191 $22 
Restricted cash38 
Trade accounts receivable and other receivables, net3,765 2,553 
Inventory681 647 
Other current assets234 405 
Total current assets4,874 3,665 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT17,283 18,585 
Accumulated depreciation(4,199)(3,974)
Property and equipment, net13,084 14,611 
OTHER ASSETS  
Investments in unconsolidated entities3,710 3,764 
Linefill and base gas901 982 
Long-term operating lease right-of-use assets, net374 378 
Long-term inventory221 130 
Other long-term assets, net1,033 967 
Total assets$24,197 $24,497 
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL  
CURRENT LIABILITIES  
Trade accounts payable$3,873 $2,437 
Short-term debt808 831 
Other current liabilities716 985 
Total current liabilities5,397 4,253 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES  
Senior notes, net8,327 9,071 
Other long-term debt, net61 311 
Long-term operating lease liabilities326 317 
Other long-term liabilities and deferred credits789 807 
Total long-term liabilities9,503 10,506 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 10)00
PARTNERS’ CAPITAL  
Series A preferred unitholders (71,090,468 and 71,090,468 units outstanding, respectively)1,505 1,505 
Series B preferred unitholders (800,000 and 800,000 units outstanding, respectively)787 787 
Common unitholders (711,121,882 and 722,380,416 units outstanding, respectively)6,860 7,301 
Total partners’ capital excluding noncontrolling interests9,152 9,593 
Noncontrolling interests145 145 
Total partners’ capital9,297 9,738 
Total liabilities and partners’ capital$24,197 $24,497 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in millions, except per unit data)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2020201920202019
 (unaudited)(unaudited)
REVENUES    
Supply and Logistics segment revenues$5,537 $7,541 $16,370 $23,477 
Transportation segment revenues146 196 484 581 
Facilities segment revenues150 149 473 457 
Total revenues5,833 7,886 17,327 24,515 
COSTS AND EXPENSES    
Purchases and related costs5,107 6,855 15,000 21,218 
Field operating costs254 316 811 983 
General and administrative expenses61 74 201 225 
Depreciation and amortization160 156 493 439 
(Gains)/losses on asset sales and asset impairments, net (Note 14)(2)(7)617 (7)
Goodwill impairment losses (Note 6)2,515 
Total costs and expenses5,580 7,394 19,637 22,858 
OPERATING INCOME/(LOSS)253 492 (2,310)1,657 
OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSE)    
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entities89 102 280 274 
Gain on/(impairment of) investments in unconsolidated entities, net (Note 7)(91)(182)271 
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $6, $7, $17 and $29, respectively)(113)(108)(329)(311)
Other income/(expense), net(7)23 
INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE TAX143 495 (2,548)1,914 
Current income tax expense(17)(19)(39)(72)
Deferred income tax (expense)/benefit20 (22)32 30 
NET INCOME/(LOSS)146 454 (2,555)1,872 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(3)(5)(7)(7)
NET INCOME/(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO PAA$143 $449 $(2,562)$1,865 
NET INCOME/(LOSS) PER COMMON UNIT (NOTE 4):    
Net income/(loss) allocated to common unitholders — Basic$93 $399 $(2,712)$1,710 
Basic weighted average common units outstanding728 728 728 727 
Basic net income/(loss) per common unit$0.13 $0.55 $(3.72)$2.35 
Net income/(loss) allocated to common unitholders — Diluted$93 $436 $(2,712)$1,826 
Diluted weighted average common units outstanding728 800 728 800 
Diluted net income/(loss) per common unit$0.13 $0.55 $(3.72)$2.28 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2021202020212020
 (unaudited)(unaudited)
REVENUES    
Supply and Logistics segment revenues$10,515 $5,537 $28,221 $16,370 
Transportation segment revenues133 146 432 484 
Facilities segment revenues128 150 436 473 
Total revenues10,776 5,833 29,089 17,327 
COSTS AND EXPENSES    
Purchases and related costs10,074 5,107 26,743 15,000 
Field operating costs274 254 746 811 
General and administrative expenses67 61 205 201 
Depreciation and amortization178 160 551 493 
(Gains)/losses on asset sales and asset impairments, net221 (2)592 617 
Goodwill impairment losses— — — 2,515 
Total costs and expenses10,814 5,580 28,837 19,637 
OPERATING INCOME/(LOSS)(38)253 252 (2,310)
OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSE)    
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entities69 89 190 280 
Gain on/(impairment of) investments in unconsolidated entities, net— (91)— (182)
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $4, $6, $14 and $17, respectively)(106)(113)(319)(329)
Other income/(expense), net(10)13 (7)
INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE TAX(85)143 136 (2,548)
Current income tax expense(8)(17)(11)(39)
Deferred income tax benefit38 20 27 32 
NET INCOME/(LOSS)(55)146 152 (2,555)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(4)(3)(9)(7)
NET INCOME/(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO PAA$(59)$143 $143 $(2,562)
NET INCOME/(LOSS) PER COMMON UNIT (NOTE 4):    
Net income/(loss) allocated to common unitholders — Basic and Diluted$(109)$93 $(7)$(2,712)
Basic and diluted weighted average common units outstanding715 728 719 728 
Basic and diluted net income/(loss) per common unit$(0.15)$0.13 $(0.01)$(3.72)
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
(in millions)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2020201920202019
 (unaudited)(unaudited)
Net income/(loss)$146 $454 $(2,555)$1,872 
Other comprehensive income/(loss)82 (99)(129)10 
Comprehensive income/(loss)228 355 (2,684)1,882 
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests(3)(5)(7)(7)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to PAA$225 $350 $(2,691)$1,875 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2021202020212020
 (unaudited)(unaudited)
Net income/(loss)$(55)$146 $152 $(2,555)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(44)82 64 (129)
Comprehensive income/(loss)(99)228 216 (2,684)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests(4)(3)(9)(7)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to PAA$(103)$225 $207 $(2,691)
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
(in millions)
Derivative
Instruments
Translation
Adjustments
OtherTotal
 (unaudited)
Balance at December 31, 2019$(259)$(674)$— $(933)
Reclassification adjustments— — 
Unrealized loss on hedges(39)— — (39)
Currency translation adjustments— (99)— (99)
Other— — 
Total period activity(31)(99)(129)
Balance at September 30, 2020$(290)$(773)$$(1,062)

Derivative
Instruments
Translation
Adjustments
OtherTotal
 (unaudited)
Balance at December 31, 2018$(177)$(853)$— $(1,030)
Reclassification adjustments— — 
Unrealized loss on hedges(111)— — (111)
Currency translation adjustments— 113 — 113 
Other— — 
Total period activity(104)113 10 
Balance at September 30, 2019$(281)$(740)$$(1,020)
Derivative
Instruments
Translation
Adjustments
OtherTotal
 (unaudited)
Balance at December 31, 2020$(258)$(657)$(3)$(918)
Reclassification adjustments28 — — 28 
Unrealized gain on hedges36 — — 36 
Currency translation adjustments— — 
Other— — (1)(1)
Total period activity64 (1)64 
Balance at September 30, 2021$(194)$(656)$(4)$(854)
Derivative
Instruments
Translation
Adjustments
OtherTotal
 (unaudited)
Balance at December 31, 2019$(259)$(674)$— $(933)
Reclassification adjustments— — 
Unrealized loss on hedges(39)— — (39)
Currency translation adjustments— (99)— (99)
Other— — 
Total period activity(31)(99)(129)
Balance at September 30, 2020$(290)$(773)$$(1,062)
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20202019 20212020
(unaudited) (unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIESCASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES  CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES  
Net income/(loss)Net income/(loss)$(2,555)$1,872 Net income/(loss)$152 $(2,555)
Reconciliation of net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:Reconciliation of net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:  Reconciliation of net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization493 439 Depreciation and amortization551 493 
(Gains)/losses on asset sales and asset impairments, net (Note 14)617 (7)
Goodwill impairment losses (Note 6)2,515 
Equity-indexed compensation expense31 
(Gains)/losses on asset sales and asset impairments, net(Gains)/losses on asset sales and asset impairments, net592 617 
Goodwill impairment lossesGoodwill impairment losses— 2,515 
Inventory valuation adjustmentsInventory valuation adjustments233 11 Inventory valuation adjustments— 233 
Deferred income tax benefitDeferred income tax benefit(32)(30)Deferred income tax benefit(27)(32)
Settlement of terminated interest rate hedging instrumentsSettlement of terminated interest rate hedging instruments(100)(55)Settlement of terminated interest rate hedging instruments— (100)
Change in fair value of Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option (Note 10)(7)(16)
Change in fair value of Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option (Note 8)Change in fair value of Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option (Note 8)(13)(7)
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entitiesEquity earnings in unconsolidated entities(280)(274)Equity earnings in unconsolidated entities(190)(280)
Distributions on earnings from unconsolidated entitiesDistributions on earnings from unconsolidated entities344 307 Distributions on earnings from unconsolidated entities322 344 
(Gain on)/impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities, net (Note 7)182 (271)
(Gain on)/impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities, net(Gain on)/impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities, net— 182 
OtherOther29 22 Other42 37 
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitionsChanges in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions(191)(251)Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions(68)(191)
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities1,256 1,778 Net cash provided by operating activities1,361 1,256 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIESCASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES  CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES  
Cash paid in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquired (Note 14)(310)(47)
Cash paid in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquiredCash paid in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquired(32)(310)
Investments in unconsolidated entitiesInvestments in unconsolidated entities(386)(367)Investments in unconsolidated entities(78)(386)
Additions to property, equipment and otherAdditions to property, equipment and other(606)(919)Additions to property, equipment and other(257)(606)
Proceeds from sales of assets (Note 14)246 
Proceeds from sales of assetsProceeds from sales of assets878 246 
Cash paid for purchases of linefill and base gas(14)(33)
Other investing activitiesOther investing activities(9)Other investing activities(33)(10)
Net cash used in investing activities(1,066)(1,367)
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activitiesNet cash provided by/(used in) investing activities478 (1,066)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIESCASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES  CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES  
Net borrowings under commercial paper program (Note 8)19 
Net borrowings/(repayments) under commercial paper program (Note 6)Net borrowings/(repayments) under commercial paper program (Note 6)(546)19 
Net repayments under senior secured hedged inventory facility (Note 8)(325)
Net repayments under senior secured hedged inventory facility (Note 6)Net repayments under senior secured hedged inventory facility (Note 6)(167)(325)
Repayment of GO Zone term loans (Note 6)Repayment of GO Zone term loans (Note 6)(200)— 
Proceeds from the issuance of senior notesProceeds from the issuance of senior notes— 748 
Repayments of senior notesRepayments of senior notes— (17)
Proceeds from the issuance of senior notes (Note 8)748 998 
Repayments of senior notes (Note 8)(17)
Repurchase of common units (Note 7)Repurchase of common units (Note 7)(117)— 
Distributions paid to Series A preferred unitholders (Note 7)Distributions paid to Series A preferred unitholders (Note 7)(112)(112)
Distributions paid to Series B preferred unitholders (Note 7)Distributions paid to Series B preferred unitholders (Note 7)(25)(25)
Distributions paid to common unitholders (Note 7)Distributions paid to common unitholders (Note 7)(389)(524)
Distributions paid to Series A preferred unitholders (Note 9)(112)(112)
Distributions paid to Series B preferred unitholders (Note 9)(25)(25)
Distributions paid to common unitholders (Note 9)(524)(741)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests (Note 9)11 
Sale of noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary128 
Other financing activitiesOther financing activities(52)Other financing activities(151)19 
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities(217)196 
Net cash used in financing activitiesNet cash used in financing activities(1,707)(217)
Effect of translation adjustmentEffect of translation adjustment(9)(5)Effect of translation adjustment(9)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cashNet increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash(36)602 Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash134 (36)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period82 66 Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period60 82 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of periodCash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$46 $668 Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$194 $46 
Cash paid for:Cash paid for:  Cash paid for:  
Interest, net of amounts capitalizedInterest, net of amounts capitalized$285 $263 Interest, net of amounts capitalized$265 $285 
Income taxes, net of amounts refundedIncome taxes, net of amounts refunded$72 $110 Income taxes, net of amounts refunded$32 $72 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
(in millions)

 Limited PartnersPartners’
Capital Excluding Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling InterestsTotal
Partners’
Capital
Preferred UnitholdersCommon
Unitholders
Series ASeries B
 (unaudited)
Balance at December 31, 2019$1,505 $787 $10,770 $13,062 $133 $13,195 
Net income/(loss)112 37 (2,711)(2,562)(2,555)
Distributions (Note 9)(112)(37)(524)(673)(6)(679)
Other comprehensive loss— — (129)(129)— (129)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests (Note 9)— — — — 11 11 
Other— — — 
Balance at September 30, 2020$1,505 $787 $7,414 $9,706 $145 $9,851 
Limited PartnersPartners’
Capital Excluding Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling InterestsTotal
Partners’
Capital
Preferred UnitholdersCommon
Unitholders
Series ASeries B
(unaudited)
Balance at June 30, 2020$1,505 $787 $7,367 $9,659 $143 $9,802 
Net income37 12 94 143 146 
Distributions (Note 9)(37)(12)(131)(180)(2)(182)
Other comprehensive income— — 82 82 — 82 
Contributions from noncontrolling interests (Note 9)— — — — 
Other— — — 
Balance at September 30, 2020$1,505 $787 $7,414 $9,706 $145 $9,851 
 Limited PartnersPartners’
Capital Excluding Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling InterestsTotal
Partners’
Capital
Preferred UnitholdersCommon
Unitholders
Series ASeries B
 (unaudited)
Balance at December 31, 2020$1,505 $787 $7,301 $9,593 $145 $9,738 
Net income/(loss)112 37 (6)143 152 
Distributions (Note 7)(112)(37)(389)(538)(10)(548)
Other comprehensive income— — 64 64 — 64 
Repurchase of common units (Note 7)— — (117)(117)— (117)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests— — — — 
Other— — — 
Balance at September 30, 2021$1,505 $787 $6,860 $9,152 $145 $9,297 
Limited PartnersPartners’
Capital Excluding Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling InterestsTotal
Partners’
Capital
Preferred UnitholdersCommon
Unitholders
Series ASeries B
(unaudited)
Balance at June 30, 2021$1,505 $787 $7,203 $9,495 $145 $9,640 
Net income/(loss)37 12 (108)(59)(55)
Distributions (Note 7)(37)(12)(129)(178)(4)(182)
Other comprehensive loss— — (44)(44)— (44)
Repurchase of common units (Note 7)— — (64)(64)— (64)
Other— — — 
Balance at September 30, 2021$1,505 $787 $6,860 $9,152 $145 $9,297 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
(continued)
(in millions)

Limited PartnersPartners’
Capital Excluding Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling InterestsTotal
Partners’
Capital
Limited PartnersPartners’
Capital Excluding Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling InterestsTotal
Partners’
Capital
Preferred UnitholdersCommon
Unitholders
Preferred UnitholdersCommon
Unitholders
Series ASeries BPartners’
Capital Excluding Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling InterestsSeries ASeries BPartners’
Capital Excluding Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interests
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Balance at December 31, 2018$1,505 $787 $9,710 $12,002 $$12,002 
Net income112 37 1,716 1,865 1,872 
Balance at December 31, 2019Balance at December 31, 2019$1,505 $787 $10,770 $13,062 $133 $13,195 
Net income/(loss)Net income/(loss)112 37 (2,711)(2,562)(2,555)
DistributionsDistributions(112)(37)(741)(890)(4)(894)Distributions(112)(37)(524)(673)(6)(679)
Other comprehensive income— — 10 10 — 10 
Sale of noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary— — (2)(2)130 128 
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss— — (129)(129)— (129)
Contributions from noncontrolling interestsContributions from noncontrolling interests— — — — 11 11 
OtherOther— — (7)(7)— (7)Other— — — 
Balance at September 30, 2019$1,505 $787 $10,686 $12,978 $133 $13,111 
Balance at September 30, 2020Balance at September 30, 2020$1,505 $787 $7,414 $9,706 $145 $9,851 
Limited PartnersPartners’
Capital Excluding Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling InterestsTotal
Partners’
Capital
Limited PartnersPartners’
Capital Excluding Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling InterestsTotal
Partners’
Capital
Preferred UnitholdersCommon
Unitholders
Preferred UnitholdersCommon
Unitholders
Series ASeries BPartners’
Capital Excluding Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling InterestsSeries ASeries BPartners’
Capital Excluding Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interests
(unaudited)(unaudited)
Balance at June 30, 2019$1,505 $787 $10,649 $12,941 $132 $13,073 
Balance at June 30, 2020Balance at June 30, 2020$1,505 $787 $7,367 $9,659 $143 $9,802 
Net incomeNet income37 12 400 449 454 Net income37 12 94 143 146 
DistributionsDistributions(37)(12)(262)(311)(4)(315)Distributions(37)(12)(131)(180)(2)(182)
Other comprehensive loss— — (99)(99)— (99)
Other comprehensive incomeOther comprehensive income— — 82 82 — 82 
Contributions from noncontrolling interestsContributions from noncontrolling interests— — — — 
OtherOther— — (2)(2)— (2)Other— — — 
Balance at September 30, 2019$1,505 $787 $10,686 $12,978 $133 $13,111 
Balance at September 30, 2020Balance at September 30, 2020$1,505 $787 $7,414 $9,706 $145 $9,851 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Note 1—Organization and Basis of Consolidation and Presentation
 
Organization
 
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (“PAA”) is a Delaware limited partnership formed in 1998. Our operations are conducted directly and indirectly through our primary operating subsidiaries. As used in this Form 10-Q and unless the context indicates otherwise, the terms “Partnership,” “we,” “us,” “our,” “ours” and similar terms refer to PAA and its subsidiaries.
 
We ownOur business model integrates large-scale supply aggregation capabilities with the ownership and operateoperation of critical midstream energy infrastructure systems that connect major producing regions to key demand centers and provide logistics services primarily for crude oil, natural gas liquids (“NGL”) and natural gas. Weexport terminals. As one of the largest midstream service providers in North America, we own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGLnatural gas liquids (“NGL”) producing basins (including the Permian Basin) and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. Our assets and the services we provide are primarily focused on crude oil and NGL. Our business activities are conducted through 3 operating segments: Transportation, Facilities and Supply and Logistics. See Note 1311 for further discussion of our operating segments.
 
Our non-economic general partner interest is held by PAA GP LLC (“PAA GP”), a Delaware limited liability company, whose sole member is Plains AAP, L.P. (“AAP”), a Delaware limited partnership. In addition to its ownership of PAA GP, as of September 30, 2020,2021, AAP also owned a limited partner interest in us through its ownership of approximately 245.8245.0 million of our common units (approximately 31% of our total outstanding common units and Series A preferred units combined). Plains All American GP LLC (“GP LLC”), a Delaware limited liability company, is AAP’s general partner. Plains GP Holdings, L.P. (“PAGP”) is the sole and managing member of GP LLC, and, at September 30, 2020,2021, owned an approximate 77%79% limited partner interest in AAP. PAA GP Holdings LLC (“PAGP GP”) is the general partner of PAGP.
 
As the sole member of GP LLC, PAGP has responsibility for conducting our business and managing our operations; however, the board of directors of PAGP GP has ultimate responsibility for managing the business and affairs of PAGP, AAP and us. GP LLC employs our domestic officers and personnel; our Canadian officers and personnel are employed by our subsidiary, Plains Midstream Canada ULC.

References to our “general partner,” as the context requires, include any or all of PAGP GP, PAGP, GP LLC, AAP and PAA GP. 
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Definitions
 
Additional defined terms are used in this Form 10-Q and shall have the meanings indicated below:

AOCI=Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
ASC=Accounting Standards Codification
ASU=Accounting Standards Update
Bcf=Billion cubic feet
Btu=British thermal unit
CAD=Canadian dollar
CODM=Chief Operating Decision Maker
EBITDA=Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
EPA=United States Environmental Protection Agency
FASB=Financial Accounting Standards Board
GAAP=Generally accepted accounting principles in the United States
ICE=Intercontinental Exchange
ISDA=International Swaps and Derivatives Association
LIBOR=London Interbank Offered Rate
LTIP=Long-term incentive plan
Mcf=Thousand cubic feet
MMbls=Million barrels
NGL=Natural gas liquids, including ethane, propane and butane
NYMEX=New York Mercantile Exchange
SEC=United States Securities and Exchange Commission
TWh=Terawatt hour
USD=United States dollar
WTI=West Texas Intermediate

Basis of Consolidation and Presentation
 
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related notes thereto should be read in conjunction with our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PAA and all of its wholly owned subsidiaries and those entities that it controls. Investments in entities over which we have significant influence but not control are accounted for by the equity method. We apply proportionate consolidation for pipelines and other assets in which we own undivided joint interests. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for interim reporting as set forth by the SEC. All adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that in the opinion of management were necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods have been reflected. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation, and certain reclassifications have been made to information from previous years to conform to the current presentation.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 20192020 was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 should not be taken as indicative of results to be expected for the entire year.
 
Subsequent events have been evaluated through the financial statements issuance date and have been included in the following footnotes where applicable. 

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COVID-19

During the first quarter of 2020, the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic resulted in a swift and material decline in global crude oil demand, which contributed to an oversupply of crude oil that was exacerbated by increases in production from certain suppliers in the global oil markets. These macroeconomic and industry specific challenges resulted in a number of impairment charges recognized during 2020. See Note 6 and Note 14 for further discussion of these impairments.

Many uncertainties remain with respect to COVID-19, including uncertainty regarding the length of time the pandemic will continue, as well as the timing, pace and extent of an economic recovery in the United States, Canada and elsewhere, and how such uncertainties will impact the energy industry and our business. As a result, these matters may affect our estimates and assumptions on amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes in the near term.

Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Restricted Cash

Restricted cash includes cash held by us that is unavailable for general use and is comprised of amounts advanced to us by certain equity method investees related to the construction of fixed assets where we serve as construction manager. The following table presents a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported on our Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetSheets that sum to the total of the amounts shown on our Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Cash Flows (in millions):

September 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$25 $45 Cash and cash equivalents$191 $22 
Restricted cashRestricted cash21 37 Restricted cash38 
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cashTotal cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash$46 $82 Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash$194 $60 

Property and Equipment

During the first quarter of 2021, we modified the useful lives of certain of our Pipelines and related facilities and Storage, terminal and rail facilities to useful lives of 10 to 50 years from useful lives of 10 to 70 years to reflect current expectations given our future operating and commercial outlook. These depreciable life adjustments will prospectively increase depreciation expense. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, these reductions in useful lives increased depreciation expense by approximately $18 million and $54 million, respectively, which resulted in a decrease to both basic and diluted net income per common unit of approximately $0.02 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and approximately $0.07 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 from what these amounts would have been absent the change in useful lives.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Except as discussed below and in our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K, there have been no new accounting pronouncements that have become effective or have been issued during the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 that are of significance or potential significance to us.
 
Accounting Standards Updates Adopted During the Period

We adopted the following ASUs listed belowduring the period:

ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. See Note 2 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV of our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding this ASU. We adopted this ASU effective January 1, 20202021 and our adoption did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows (see Note 2 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV of our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding these ASUs):flows.

ASU 2019-04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments;
2021-05, Leases (Topic 842): ASU 2018-17, Consolidation (Topic 810): Targeted Improvements to Related Party Guidance forLessors - Certain Leases with Variable Interest Entities;
Lease PaymentsASU 2018-15, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract (a consensus of. Issued by the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force);in July 2021, ASU 2021-05 modifies the lease classification requirements for lessors in Topic 842, which we adopted on the effective date of January 1, 2019. The amendments require lessors to classify and account for a lease with variable lease payments that do not depend on a reference index or a rate as an operating lease at lease commencement if another classification (i.e., sales-type or direct financing) would result in the recognition of a day-one loss. For entities that have adopted Topic 842, the guidance is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. We have elected to early adopt the guidance on a prospective basis as of July 1, 2021. Our adoption did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement; and
ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (along with a series of related ASUs).

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Accounting Standards Updates Issued During the Period

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, which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions that reference LIBOR 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. We are currently evaluating the effect that this guidance will have on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 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, which simplifies accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts on an entity’s own equity, by eliminating two of the three models that require separate accounting for embedded conversion features and the settlement assessment that entities are required to perform to determine whether a contract qualifies for equity classification. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect that this guidance will have on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Note 3—Revenues and Accounts Receivable

Revenue Recognition

We disaggregate our revenues by segment and type of activity under ASC Topic 606, Revenues from Contracts with Customers (“Topic 606”).activity. These categories depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows are affected by economic factors. See Note 3 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV of our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding our types of revenues and policies for revenue recognition.

The following tables present our Supply and Logistics, Transportation and Facilities segment revenues from contracts with customers disaggregated by type of activity (in millions):

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20202019202020192021202020212020
Supply and Logistics segment revenues from contracts with customersSupply and Logistics segment revenues from contracts with customersSupply and Logistics segment revenues from contracts with customers
Crude oil transactionsCrude oil transactions$5,394 $7,185 $15,644 $21,716 Crude oil transactions$10,417 $5,394 $27,747 $15,644 
NGL and other transactionsNGL and other transactions180 202 736 1,380 NGL and other transactions310 180 1,279 736 
Total Supply and Logistics segment revenues from contracts with customersTotal Supply and Logistics segment revenues from contracts with customers$5,574 $7,387 $16,380 $23,096 Total Supply and Logistics segment revenues from contracts with customers$10,727 $5,574 $29,026 $16,380 

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20202019202020192021202020212020
Transportation segment revenues from contracts with customersTransportation segment revenues from contracts with customersTransportation segment revenues from contracts with customers
Tariff activities:Tariff activities:Tariff activities:
Crude oil pipelinesCrude oil pipelines$442 $532 $1,360 $1,504 Crude oil pipelines$479 $442 $1,338 $1,360 
NGL pipelinesNGL pipelines26 25 77 75 NGL pipelines26 26 79 77 
Total tariff activitiesTotal tariff activities468 557 1,437 1,579 Total tariff activities505 468 1,417 1,437 
TruckingTrucking20 33 77 106 Trucking18 20 60 77 
Total Transportation segment revenues from contracts with customersTotal Transportation segment revenues from contracts with customers$488 $590 $1,514 $1,685 Total Transportation segment revenues from contracts with customers$523 $488 $1,477 $1,514 

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2021202020212020
Facilities segment revenues from contracts with customers
Crude oil, NGL and other terminalling and storage$143 $178 $466 $536 
NGL and natural gas processing and fractionation68 76 211 265 
Rail load / unload24 30 
Total Facilities segment revenues from contracts with customers$215 $262 $701 $831 

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Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2020201920202019
Facilities segment revenues from contracts with customers
Crude oil, NGL and other terminalling and storage$178 $174 $536 $523 
NGL and natural gas processing and fractionation76 87 265 262 
Rail load / unload20 30 58 
Total Facilities segment revenues from contracts with customers$262 $281 $831 $843 

Reconciliation to Total Revenues of Reportable Segments. The following disclosures only include information regarding revenues associated with consolidated entities; revenues from entities accounted for by the equity method are not included. The following tables present the reconciliation of our revenues from contracts with customers (as described above for each segment) to segment revenues and total revenues as disclosed in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions):

Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Three Months Ended September 30, 2021TransportationFacilitiesSupply and
Logistics
Total
Revenues from contracts with customersRevenues from contracts with customers$523 $215 $10,727 $11,465 
Other items in revenuesOther items in revenues11 (212)(195)
Total revenues of reportable segmentsTotal revenues of reportable segments$529 $226 $10,515 $11,270 
Intersegment revenuesIntersegment revenues(494)
Total revenuesTotal revenues$10,776 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2020TransportationFacilitiesSupply and
Logistics
TotalThree Months Ended September 30, 2020TransportationFacilitiesSupply and
Logistics
Total
Revenues from contracts with customersRevenues from contracts with customers$488 $262 $5,574 $6,324 Revenues from contracts with customers$488 $262 $5,574 $6,324 
Other items in revenuesOther items in revenues(37)(22)Other items in revenues(37)(22)
Total revenues of reportable segmentsTotal revenues of reportable segments$494 $271 $5,537 $6,302 Total revenues of reportable segments$494 $271 $5,537 $6,302 
Intersegment revenuesIntersegment revenues(469)Intersegment revenues(469)
Total revenuesTotal revenues$5,833 Total revenues$5,833 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019TransportationFacilitiesSupply and
Logistics
Total
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021TransportationFacilitiesSupply and
Logistics
Total
Revenues from contracts with customersRevenues from contracts with customers$590 $281 $7,387 $8,258 Revenues from contracts with customers$1,477 $701 $29,026 $31,204 
Other items in revenuesOther items in revenues10 155 172 Other items in revenues91 40 (804)(673)
Total revenues of reportable segmentsTotal revenues of reportable segments$597 $291 $7,542 $8,430 Total revenues of reportable segments$1,568 $741 $28,222 $30,531 
Intersegment revenuesIntersegment revenues(544)Intersegment revenues(1,442)
Total revenuesTotal revenues$7,886 Total revenues$29,089 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020TransportationFacilitiesSupply and
Logistics
TotalNine Months Ended September 30, 2020TransportationFacilitiesSupply and
Logistics
Total
Revenues from contracts with customersRevenues from contracts with customers$1,514 $831 $16,380 $18,725 Revenues from contracts with customers$1,514 $831 $16,380 $18,725 
Other items in revenuesOther items in revenues16 29 (9)36 Other items in revenues16 29 (9)36 
Total revenues of reportable segmentsTotal revenues of reportable segments$1,530 $860 $16,371 $18,761 Total revenues of reportable segments$1,530 $860 $16,371 $18,761 
Intersegment revenuesIntersegment revenues(1,434)Intersegment revenues(1,434)
Total revenuesTotal revenues$17,327 Total revenues$17,327 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019TransportationFacilitiesSupply and
Logistics
Total
Revenues from contracts with customers$1,685 $843 $23,096 $25,624 
Other items in revenues27 37 384 448 
Total revenues of reportable segments$1,712 $880 $23,480 $26,072 
Intersegment revenues(1,557)
Total revenues$24,515 

Minimum Volume Commitments. We have certain agreements that require counterparties to transport or throughput a minimum volume over an agreed upon period. The following table presents counterparty deficiencies associated with contracts with customers and buy/sell arrangements that include minimum volume commitments for which we had remaining performance obligations and the customers still had the ability to meet their obligations (in millions):

Counterparty DeficienciesFinancial Statement ClassificationSeptember 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Billed and collectedLiability$102 $73 
Unbilled (1)
N/A16 
Total$118 $77 
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Minimum Volume Commitments. (1)We have certain agreements that require counterpartiesAmounts were related to transport or throughput a minimum volume over an agreed upon period. At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, counterparty deficiencies associated with contracts with customers and buy/sell arrangements that include minimum volume commitments for which we have remaining performance obligationsthe counterparties had not met their contractual minimum commitments and the customers still have the ability to meet their obligations totaled $82 million and $42 million, respectively. Billed counterparty deficiencies of $68 million and $22 million at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, were recorded as a liability. Unbilled counterparty deficiencies of $14 million and $20 million at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, wereare not reflected in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.Statements as we had not yet billed or collected such amounts.

Contract Balances. Our contract balances consist of amounts received associated with services or sales for which we have not yet completed the related performance obligation. The following table presents the change in the Topic 606 contract liability balance during the nine months ended September 30, 2020associated with contracts with customers (in millions):

 Contract Liabilities
Balance at December 31, 20192020$354501 
Amounts recognized as revenue(1)
(245)(386)
Additions(1)
19117 
Balance at September 30, 20202021$300132 

(1)Includes approximately $152$361 million associated with crude oil sales agreements that arewere entered into in the fourth quarter of 2020 in conjunction with storage arrangements and future inventory exchanges. Such amount is expected to be recognized as revenueexchanges, which were settled in the fourthfirst quarter of 2020.2021.

Remaining Performance Obligations. Topic 606 requires a presentationThe information below includes the amount of information aboutconsideration allocated to partially and wholly unsatisfied remaining performance obligations under contracts that exist as of the end of the period. The information includes the amount of consideration allocated to those remaining performance obligationsperiods and the timing of revenue recognition of those remaining performance obligations. Certain contracts meet the requirements for the presentation as remaining performance obligations. These arrangements include a fixed minimum level of service, typically a set volume of service, and do not contain any variability other than expected timing within a limited range. These contracts are all within the scope of Topic 606. The following table presents the amount of consideration associated with remaining performance obligations for the population of contracts with external customers meeting the presentation requirements as of September 30, 20202021 (in millions):

Remainder of 202020212022202320242025 and Thereafter
Pipeline revenues supported by minimum volume commitments and capacity agreements (1)
$41 $166 $166 $163 $142 $576 
Storage, terminalling and throughput agreement revenues101 332 270 205 173 433 
Total$142 $498 $436 $368 $315 $1,009 

Remainder of 202120222023202420252026 and Thereafter
Pipeline revenues supported by minimum volume commitments and capacity agreements (1)
$47 $174 $174 $155 $129 $461 
Storage, terminalling and throughput agreement revenues69 233 165 126 60 230 
Total$116 $407 $339 $281 $189 $691 
(1)Calculated as volumes committed under contracts multiplied by the current applicable tariff rate.

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The presentation above does not include (i) expected revenues from legacy shippers not underpinned by minimum volume commitments, including pipelines where there are no or limited alternative pipeline transportation options, (ii) intersegment revenues and (iii) the amount of consideration associated with certain income generating contracts, which include a fixed minimum level of service, that are either not within the scope of TopicASC 606 or do not meet the requirements for presentation as remaining performance obligations under Topic 606.obligations. The following are examples of contracts that are not included in the table above because they are not within the scope of TopicASC 606 or do not meet the Topic 606 requirements for presentation:

Minimum volume commitments on certain of our joint venture pipeline systems;
Acreage dedications;
Supply and Logistics buy/sell arrangements with future committed volumes;
All other Supply and Logistics contracts, due to the election of practical expedients related to variable consideration and short-term contracts;
Transportation and Facilities contracts that are short-term;
Contracts within the scope of ASC Topic 842, Leases; and
Contracts within the scope of ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging.

Trade Accounts Receivable and Other Receivables, Net

Our accounts receivable are primarily from purchasers and shippers of crude oil and, to a lesser extent, purchasers of NGL. These purchasers include, but are not limited to, refiners, producers, marketing and trading companies and financial institutions. The majority of our accounts receivable relate to our crude oil supply and logistics activities that can generally be described as high volume and low margin activities, in many cases involving exchanges of crude oil volumes.

During the first quarter of 2020, macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions including the collapse of oil prices driven by both the decrease in demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and excess supply has caused liquidity issues impacting many energy companies, which in turn has increased the potential credit risks associated with certain counterparties with which we do business. To mitigate credit risk related to our accounts receivable, we utilize a rigorous credit review process. We closely monitor market conditions and perform credit reviews of each customer to make a determination with respect to the amount, if any, of open credit to be extended to any given customer and the form and amount of financial performance assurances we require. Such financial assurances are commonly provided to us in the form of advance cash payments, standby letters of credit, credit insurance or parental guarantees. Additionally, in an effort to mitigate credit risk, a significant portion of our transactions with counterparties are settled on a net-cash basis. For a majority of these net-cash arrangements, we also enter into netting agreements (contractual agreements that allow us to offset receivables and payables with those counterparties against each other on our balance sheet).
 
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Accounts receivable from the sale of crude oil are generally settled with counterparties on the industry settlement date, which is typically in the month following the month in which the title transfers. Otherwise, we generally invoice customers within 30 days of when the products or services were provided and generally require payment within 30 days of the invoice date. We review all outstanding accounts receivable balances on a monthly basis and record our receivables net of expected credit losses. We do not write-off accounts receivable balances until we have exhausted substantially all collection efforts. At September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, substantially all of our trade accounts receivable were less than 30 days past their scheduled invoice date. Our expected credit losses are immaterial. Although we consider our credit procedures to be adequate to mitigate any significant credit losses, given the sharp decline in demand for crude oil and the drop in prices, the actual amount of current and future credit losses could vary significantly from estimated amounts.
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The following is a reconciliation of trade accounts receivable from revenues from contracts with customers to total Trade accounts receivable and other receivables, net as presented on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):

September 30,
2020
December 31, 2019
Trade accounts receivable arising from revenues from contracts with customers$1,876 $3,381 
Other trade accounts receivables and other receivables (1)
2,577 3,576 
Impact due to contractual rights of offset with counterparties(2,300)(3,343)
Trade accounts receivable and other receivables, net$2,153 $3,614 

September 30,
2021
December 31, 2020
Trade accounts receivable arising from revenues from contracts with customers$3,294 $2,317 
Other trade accounts receivables and other receivables (1)
4,176 2,818 
Impact due to contractual rights of offset with counterparties(3,705)(2,582)
Trade accounts receivable and other receivables, net$3,765 $2,553 
(1)The balance is comprised primarily of accounts receivable associated with buy/sell arrangements that are not within the scope of TopicASC 606.

Note 4—Net Income/(Loss) Per Common Unit
 
We calculate basic and diluted net income/(loss) per common unit by dividing net income/(loss) attributable to PAA (after deducting amounts allocated to preferred unitholders and participating securities) by the basic and diluted weighted average number of common units outstanding during the period. Participating securities include LTIPequity-indexed compensation plan awards that have vested distribution equivalent rights, which entitle the grantee to a cash payment equal to the cash distribution paid on our outstanding common units.

The diluted weighted average number of common units is computed based on the weighted average number of common units plus the effect of potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period, which include (i) our Series A preferred units and (ii) our equity-indexed compensation plan awards. When applying the if-converted method prescribed by FASB guidance, the possible conversion of approximately 71 million Series A preferred units, on a weighted-average basis, were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income/(loss) per common unit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 as the effect was antidilutive for each period. Our equity-indexed compensation plan awards that contemplate the issuance of common units are considered potentially dilutive unless (i) they become vested only upon the satisfaction of a performance condition and (ii) that performance condition has yet to be satisfied. Equity-indexed compensation plan awards that wereare deemed to be dilutive during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 wereperiod are reduced by a hypothetical common unit repurchase based on the remaining unamortized fair value, as prescribed by the treasury stock method in guidance issued by the FASB. As a result of the hypothetical common unit repurchase, there were 0no potentially dilutive equity-indexed compensation plan awards for the three months ended September 30, 2020. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and the nine months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 0.6 million, 0.5 million and approximately 0.4 million equity-indexed compensation plan awards, respectively, on a weighted-average basis, were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per common unit as the effect was antidilutive for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.antidilutive. See Note 18 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV of our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a complete discussion of our equity-indexed compensation plan awards.
 
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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income/(loss) per common unit (in millions, except per unit data):

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2020201920202019
Basic Net Income/(Loss) per Common Unit    
Net income/(loss) attributable to PAA$143 $449 $(2,562)$1,865 
Distributions to Series A preferred unitholders(37)(37)(112)(112)
Distributions to Series B preferred unitholders(12)(12)(37)(37)
Distributions to participating securities(1)(1)(1)(2)
Other(4)
Net income/(loss) allocated to common unitholders (1)
$93 $399 $(2,712)$1,710 
Basic weighted average common units outstanding728 728 728 727 
Basic net income/(loss) per common unit$0.13 $0.55 $(3.72)$2.35 
Diluted Net Income/(Loss) per Common Unit    
Net income/(loss) attributable to PAA$143 $449 $(2,562)$1,865 
Distributions to Series A preferred unitholders(37)(112)
Distributions to Series B preferred unitholders(12)(12)(37)(37)
Distributions to participating securities(1)(1)(1)(2)
Net income allocated/(loss) to common unitholders (1)
$93 $436 $(2,712)$1,826 
Basic weighted average common units outstanding728 728 728 727 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Series A preferred units71 71 
Equity-indexed compensation plan awards
Diluted weighted average common units outstanding728 800 728 800 
Diluted net income/(loss) per common unit$0.13 $0.55 $(3.72)$2.28 

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2021202020212020
Basic and Diluted Net Income/(Loss) per Common Unit    
Net income/(loss) attributable to PAA$(59)$143 $143 $(2,562)
Distributions to Series A preferred unitholders(37)(37)(112)(112)
Distributions to Series B preferred unitholders(12)(12)(37)(37)
Distributions to participating securities(1)(1)(1)(1)
Net income/(loss) allocated to common unitholders (1)
$(109)$93 $(7)$(2,712)
Basic and diluted weighted average common units outstanding715 728 719 728 
Basic and diluted net income/(loss) per common unit$(0.15)$0.13 $(0.01)$(3.72)
(1)We calculate net income/(loss) allocated to common unitholders based on the distributions pertaining to the current period’s net income (whether paid in cash or in-kind).income. After adjusting for the appropriate period’s distributions, the remaining undistributed earnings or excess distributions over earnings (i.e., undistributed loss), if any, are allocated to the common unitholders and participating securities in accordance with the contractual terms of our partnership agreement in effect for the period and as further prescribed under the two-class method.

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Note 5—Inventory, Linefill and Base Gas and Long-term Inventory
 
Inventory, linefill and base gas and long-term inventory consisted of the following (barrels and natural gas volumes in thousands and carrying value in millions):

 September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
 VolumesUnit of
Measure
Carrying
Value
Price/
Unit (1)
VolumesUnit of
Measure
Carrying
Value
Price/
Unit (1)
Inventory        
Crude oil15,332 barrels$449 $29.29 8,613 barrels$450 $52.25 
NGL16,144 barrels226 $14.00 7,574 barrels142 $18.75 
OtherN/A N/AN/A 12 N/A
Inventory subtotal  683    604  
Linefill and base gas        
Crude oil14,496 barrels813 $56.08 14,316 barrels826 $57.70 
NGL1,642 barrels43 $26.19 1,701 barrels47 $27.63 
Natural gas25,576 Mcf110 $4.30 24,976 Mcf108 $4.32 
Linefill and base gas subtotal  966    981  
Long-term inventory        
Crude oil2,773 barrels102 $36.78 2,598 barrels152 $58.51 
NGL1,354 barrels18 $13.29 1,707 barrels30 $17.57 
Long-term inventory subtotal  120    182  
Total  $1,769    $1,767  

 September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 VolumesUnit of
Measure
Carrying
Value
Price/
Unit (1)
VolumesUnit of
Measure
Carrying
Value
Price/
Unit (1)
Inventory        
Crude oil6,125 barrels$376 $61.39 13,450 barrels$441 $32.79 
NGL10,681 barrels300 $28.09 12,302 barrels199 $16.18 
OtherN/A N/AN/A N/A
Inventory subtotal  681    647  
Linefill and base gas        
Crude oil15,150 barrels856 $56.50 14,669 barrels828 $56.45 
NGL1,636 barrels45 $27.51 1,640 barrels44 $26.83 
Natural gas (2)
— Mcf— $— 25,576 Mcf110 $4.30 
Linefill and base gas subtotal  901    982  
Long-term inventory        
Crude oil2,737 barrels188 $68.69 2,499 barrels111 $44.42 
NGL1,140 barrels33 $28.95 1,185 barrels19 $16.03 
Long-term inventory subtotal  221    130  
Total  $1,803    $1,759  
(1)Price per unit of measure is comprised of a weighted average associated with various grades, qualities and locations. Accordingly, these prices may not coincide with any published benchmarks for such products.

At the end of each reporting period, we assess the carrying value of our inventory and make any adjustments necessary to reduce the carrying value to the applicable net realizable value. Any resulting adjustments are a component of “Purchases and related costs” on our accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. We recorded a charge of $233 million primarily during the first quarter of 2020 related to the write-down of our crude oil and NGL inventory, of which $40 million was associated with our long-term inventory, due to declines in prices. A portion of this inventory valuation adjustment was offset by the recognition of gains on derivative instruments being utilized to hedge future sales of our crude oil and NGL inventory. Such gains were recorded to “Supply and Logistics segment revenues” in our accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations. See Note 10 for discussion of our derivative and risk management activities.
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Note 6—Goodwill
During the first quarter of 2020, we recorded impairment losses related to goodwill. Our market capitalization declined significantly during the first quarter driven by current macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions including the collapse of oil prices driven by both the decrease in demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and excess supply as well as changing market conditions and expected lower crude oil production in certain regions, resulting in expected decreases in future cash flows for certain of our assets. In addition, the uncertainty related to oil demand continued to have a significant impact on the investment and operating plans of our primary customers. Based on these events, we concluded that a triggering event occurred which required us to perform a quantitative impairment test as of March 31, 2020, utilizing a discounted cash flow approach. We applied a discount rate of approximately 14% in the determination of the fair value of each of our reporting units, which represents our estimate of the cost of capital of a theoretical market participant as of March 31, 2020. The fair values of the reporting units are Level 3 measurements in the fair value hierarchy and were based on various inputs, as discussed below. The discounted cash flows for each reporting unit were based on six years of projected cash flows and terminal values that we believe would be applied by a theoretical market participant in similar market transactions. The discounted cash flows for the respective reporting units utilized various other assumptions, including, but not limited to (i) volumes (based on historical information and estimates of future drilling and completion activity, as well as expectations of future demand recovery), (ii) tariff and storage rates, (iii) future commodity prices (based on relevant indices and applicable quality and location differentials), and (iv) estimated fixed and variable costs. We used a range of cash flows for the discounted cash flow calculations, based on differing potential market scenarios but for each of the reporting units, the ultimate outcome of the impairment test was unchanged by the various points within the range of cash flows. Based upon the results of the impairment test, we concluded that the carrying value of each of our reporting units exceeded their respective fair values, resulting in a goodwill impairment charge for the entire goodwill balance for each reporting unit.

Goodwill by segment and changes in goodwill are reflected in the following table (in millions):

 TransportationFacilitiesSupply and LogisticsTotal
Balance at December 31, 2019$1,052 $982 $506 $2,540 
Acquisitions
Foreign currency translation adjustments(6)(2)(2)(10)
Goodwill, gross1,048 980 504 2,532 
Impairments(1,038)(975)(502)(2,515)
Foreign currency translation adjustments(10)(5)(2)(17)
Accumulated impairment losses(1,048)(980)(504)(2,532)
Balance at September 30, 2020$$$$
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Note 7—Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

    Our investments in unconsolidated entities consisted of the following (in millions, except percentage data):

Ownership Interest at September 30,
2020
Investment Balance
Entity (1)
Type of OperationSeptember 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
BridgeTex Pipeline Company, LLCCrude Oil Pipeline20%$422 $431 
Cactus II Pipeline LLCCrude Oil Pipeline65%781 738 
Capline Pipeline Company LLC
Crude Oil Pipeline (2)
54%505 484 
Diamond Pipeline LLCCrude Oil Pipeline50%482 476 
Eagle Ford Pipeline LLCCrude Oil Pipeline50%375 382 
Eagle Ford Terminals Corpus Christi LLC (“Eagle
Ford Terminals”)
Crude Oil Terminal and Dock50%122 126 
Red Oak Pipeline LLC (“Red Oak”)Crude Oil Pipeline50%35 20 
Saddlehorn Pipeline Company, LLC (“Saddlehorn”)Crude Oil Pipeline30%199 234 
STACK Pipeline LLCCrude Oil Pipeline50%22 117 
White Cliffs Pipeline, LLCCrude Oil Pipeline36%194 196 
Wink to Webster Pipeline LLCCrude Oil Pipeline16%299 136 
Other investments307 343 
Total investments in unconsolidated entities$3,743 $3,683 

(1)Except for Eagle Ford Terminals, which is reported in our Facilities segment, the financial results from the entities are reported in our Transportation segment.
(2)The Capline pipeline was taken out of service pending the reversal of the pipeline system.

Impairments

In March 2020, the partners of Red Oak announced they were deferring the Red Oak pipeline project and suspending actions that would require additional capital spending on the project, and that they would re-evaluate demand for the project in light of recent market developments. Subsequently, the partners determined that the project would not proceed as previously contemplated. We determined that there was an other-than-temporary impairment of our investment in Red Oak, and we wrote our investment in Red Oak down to the estimated residual value of our share of the net assets during the second quarter of 2020. In addition, during the first quarter of 2020, we recorded a write-down of certain of our investments included in “Other investments” in the table above due to an other-than-temporary impairment related to a decline in market conditions.

During the third quarter of 2020, we determined that there was an other-than-temporary impairment of our investment in STACK Pipeline LLC as a result of a continued decline of drilling activity and related volumes of crude oil in its area of operation. We wrote off the portion of the carrying amount of our investment that exceeded its fair value. The estimated fair value (which we consider a Level 3 measurement in the fair value hierarchy) was based on a discounted cash flow approach utilizing various assumptions and the application of a discount rate of approximately 14%, which represents our estimate of the cost of capital of a theoretical market participant. Such assumptions included (but were not limited to) (i) volumes (consistent with historical information and estimates of future drilling and completion activity), (ii) tariff rates, (iii) future commodity prices (based on relevant indices and applicable quality and location differentials), and (iv) estimated fixed and variable costs.

As a result of these write-downs, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we recognized losses of $91 million and $202 million, respectively. These losses are reflected in “Gain on/(impairment of) investments in unconsolidated entities, net” on our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.
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Divestitures

Saddlehorn.(2) In February 2020, we soldBase gas with a 10% ownership interest in Saddlehorn for proceedscarrying value of approximately $78$110 million and have retained a 30% ownership interest. We recorded a gain of approximately $21 million related to this sale, which iswas included in “Gain on/(impairment of) investments in unconsolidated entities, net”the sale of our natural gas storage facilities, which closed on our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. We continue to accountAugust 2, 2021. See Note 12 for our remaining interest under the equity method of accounting.additional information.

Note 8—6—Debt
 
Debt consisted of the following (in millions):

September 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
SHORT-TERM DEBT  
Commercial paper notes, bearing a weighted-average interest rate of 0.6% and 2.2%, respectively (1)
$92 $93 
Senior secured hedged inventory facility, bearing a weighted-average interest rate of 2.7% (1)
— 325 
Senior notes:
5.00% senior notes due February 2021600 — 
Other98 86 
Total short-term debt790 504 
LONG-TERM DEBT
Senior notes, net of unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs of $64 and $61, respectively (2)
9,069 8,939 
Commercial paper notes (3)
20 — 
GO Zone term loans, net of debt issuance costs of $1 and $1, respectively, bearing a weighted-average interest rate of 1.3% and 2.6%, respectively199 199 
Other93 49 
Total long-term debt9,381 9,187 
Total debt (4)
$10,171 $9,691 

September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
SHORT-TERM DEBT  
Commercial paper notes, bearing a weighted-average interest rate of 0.7% (1)
$— $547 
Senior secured hedged inventory facility, bearing a weighted-average interest rate of 1.2% (1)
— 167 
Senior notes:
3.65% senior notes due June 2022750 — 
Other58 117 
Total short-term debt808 831 
LONG-TERM DEBT
Senior notes, net of unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs of $55 and $62, respectively8,327 9,071 
GO Zone term loans, net of debt issuance costs of $1, bearing a weighted-average interest rate of 1.3% (2)
— 199 
Other61 112 
Total long-term debt8,388 9,382 
Total debt (3)
$9,196 $10,213 
(1)We classified these commercial paper notes as short-term as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, and these credit facility borrowings as short-term as of December 31, 2019,2020, as these notes and borrowings were primarily designated as working capital borrowings, were required to be repaid within one year and were primarily for hedged NGL and crude oil inventory and NYMEX and ICE margin deposits.
(2)During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we repurchased $17 millionThe GO Zone term loans were initially assumed by one of our outstanding senior notes onsubsidiaries in connection with the open market and recognized a gainacquisition of $3 million on these transactions, which is includedthe Southern Pines natural gas storage facility. The loans were repaid in “Other income/(expense), net” on our Condensed Consolidated StatementAugust 2021 in connection with the sale of Operations.that facility. See Note 12 for additional information.
(3)As of September 30, 2020, we classified a portion of our commercial paper notes as long-term based on our ability and intent to refinance such amounts on a long-term basis.
(4)Our fixed-rate senior notes had a face value of approximately $9.7$9.1 billion and $9.0 billion as ofat both September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019, respectively.2020. We estimated the aggregate fair value of these notes as of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 to be approximately $9.7$10.0 billion and $9.3$9.9 billion, respectively. Our fixed-rate senior notes are traded among institutions, and these trades are routinely published by a reporting service. Our determination of fair value is based on reported trading activity near the end of the reporting period. We estimate that the carrying value of outstanding borrowings under our credit facilities, commercial paper program and GO Zone term loans approximates fair value as interest rates reflect current market rates. The fair value estimates for our senior notes, credit facilities, commercial paper program and GO Zone term loans are based upon observable market data and are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Credit Facilities

In August 2021, we renewed and extended our credit facilities by entering into new and amended credit agreements, as discussed further below. The covenants and events of default under the new and amended credit agreements remain substantially unchanged from the previous agreements.

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Senior Notessecured hedged inventory facility. In August 2021, we entered into an amended credit agreement which replaced our $1.4 billion senior secured hedged inventory facility scheduled to mature in August 2022 with a $1.35 billion senior secured hedged inventory facility with an initial maturity date of August 2024. Subject to obtaining additional or increased lender commitments and other terms and conditions, the committed capacity of the facility may be increased to $1.9 billion. The amended credit agreement provides for the issuance of letters of credit of up to $400 million. Proceeds from the facility are primarily used to finance purchased or stored hedged inventory, including NYMEX and ICE margin deposits. Such obligations under the committed facility are secured by the financed inventory and the associated accounts receivable and are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of the financed inventory. Borrowings accrue interest based, at our election, on certain floating rate indices as defined in the credit agreement, in each case plus a margin based on our credit rating at the applicable time. The amended credit agreement also provides for 1 or more one-year extensions, subject to applicable approval and other terms and conditions.

Senior unsecured revolving credit facility.In June 2020,August 2021, we completedentered into a new unsecured credit agreement that provides for a senior unsecured revolving credit facility with a committed borrowing capacity of $1.35 billion, of which $400 million is available for the offeringissuance of $750 million, 3.80%letters of credit. The new credit agreement replaced our previous credit agreement that provided for a $1.6 billion senior notes due September 2030unsecured revolving credit facility and was scheduled to mature in August 2024. Subject to obtaining additional or increased lender commitments and other terms and conditions, the committed capacity may be increased to $2.1 billion. Borrowings accrue interest based, at our election, on certain floating rate indices as defined in the credit agreement, in each case plus a public offering pricemargin based on our credit rating at the applicable time. The new credit agreement has an initial maturity date of 99.794%. Interest payments are due on March 15August 2026 and September 15 of each year, commencing on September 15, 2020.

provides for 1 or more one-year extensions, subject to applicable approval and other terms and conditions.
On November 3, 2020, we redeemed our $600 million, 5.00% senior notes due February 2021.

Borrowings and Repayments
 
Total borrowings under our credit facilities and commercial paper program for the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 20192020 were approximately $20.2$31.2 billion and $10.5$20.2 billion, respectively. Total repayments under our credit facilities and commercial paper program were approximately $20.5$31.9 billion and $10.5$20.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. The variance in total gross borrowings and repayments is impacted by various business and financial factors including, but not limited to, the timing, average term and method of general partnership borrowing activities.

 Letters of Credit
 
In connection with our supply and logistics activities, we provide certain suppliers with irrevocable standby letters of credit to secure our obligation for the purchase and transportation of crude oil, NGL and natural gas. Additionally, we issue letters of credit to support insurance programs, derivative transactions, including hedging-related margin obligations, and construction activities. At September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, we had outstanding letters of credit of $140$64 million and $157$129 million, respectively.

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Note 9—7—Partners’ Capital and Distributions
 
Units Outstanding
 
The following tables present the activity for our preferred and common units:

 Limited Partners
 Series A Preferred UnitsSeries B Preferred UnitsCommon Units
Outstanding at December 31, 201971,090,468 800,000 728,028,576 
Issuances of common units under equity-indexed compensation plans— — 24,431 
Outstanding at March 31, 202071,090,468 800,000 728,053,007 
Issuances of common units under equity-indexed compensation plans— — 47,391 
Outstanding at June 30, 202071,090,468 800,000 728,100,398 
Issuances of common units under equity-indexed compensation plans— — 376,193 
Outstanding at September 30, 202071,090,468 800,000 728,476,591 
 Limited Partners
 Series A Preferred UnitsSeries B Preferred UnitsCommon Units
Outstanding at December 31, 202071,090,468 800,000 722,380,416 
Repurchase and cancellation of common units under Common Equity Repurchase Program (1)
— — (350,000)
Issuances of common units under equity-indexed compensation plans— — 25,431 
Outstanding at March 31, 202171,090,468 800,000 722,055,847 
Repurchase and cancellation of common units under Common Equity Repurchase Program— — (4,940,592)
Issuances of common units under equity-indexed compensation plans— — 256,321 
Outstanding at June 30, 202171,090,468 800,000 717,371,576 
Repurchase and cancellation of common units under Common Equity Repurchase Program— — (6,626,711)
Issuances of common units under equity-indexed compensation plans— — 377,017 
Outstanding at September 30, 202171,090,468 800,000 711,121,882 
 Limited Partners
 Series A
Preferred Units
Series B
Preferred Units
Common Units
Outstanding at December 31, 201971,090,468 800,000 728,028,576 
Issuances of common units under equity-indexed compensation plans— — 24,431 
Outstanding at March 31, 202071,090,468 800,000 728,053,007 
Issuances of common units under equity-indexed compensation plans— — 47,391 
Outstanding at June 30, 202071,090,468 800,000 728,100,398 
Issuances of common units under equity-indexed compensation plans— — 376,193 
Outstanding at September 30, 202071,090,468 800,000 728,476,591 
 Limited Partners
 Series A
Preferred Units
Series B
Preferred Units
Common Units
Outstanding at December 31, 201871,090,468 800,000 726,361,924 
Issuances of common units under equity-indexed compensation plans— — 423,889 
Outstanding at March 31, 201971,090,468 800,000 726,785,813 
Issuances of common units under equity-indexed compensation plans— — 638,806 
Outstanding at June 30, 201971,090,468 800,000 727,424,619 
Issuances of common units under equity-indexed compensation plans— — 603,957 
Outstanding at September 30, 201971,090,468 800,000 728,028,576 
(1)Trades for these units were executed in late December 2020, but settled in early January 2021.

Common Equity Repurchase Program

We repurchased 11,917,303 common units under our Common Equity Repurchase Program (the “Program”) through open market purchases that settled during the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The total purchase price of these repurchases was $117 million, including commissions and fees. The repurchased common units were canceled immediately upon acquisition, as were the PAGP Class C shares held by us associated with the repurchased common units. At September 30, 2021, the remaining available capacity under the Program was $333 million. See Note 12 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV of our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding the Program.
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Common Equity Repurchase Program. On November 2, 2020, we announced that the board of directors of PAA GP Holdings LLC has approved a $500 million common equity repurchase program (the “Program”) to be utilized as an additional method of returning capital to investors. The Program authorizes the repurchase from time to time of up to $500 million of PAA common units and/or PAGP Class A shares via open market purchases or negotiated transactions conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. No time limit has been set for completion of the Program, and the Program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The Program does not obligate us or PAGP to acquire a particular number of PAA common units or PAGP Class A shares. Any PAA common units or PAGP Class A shares that are repurchased will be canceled.

Distributions

Series A Preferred Unit Distributions. The following table details distributions to our Series A preferred unitholders paid during or pertaining to the first nine months of 20202021 (in millions, except per unit data):

Series A Preferred Unitholders
Distribution Payment DateCash DistributionDistribution per Unit
November 13, 2020 (1)
$37 $0.525 
August 14, 2020$37 $0.525 
May 15, 2020$37 $0.525 
February 14, 2020$37 $0.525 

Series A Preferred Unitholders
Distribution Payment DateCash DistributionDistribution per Unit
November 12, 2021 (1)
$37 $0.525 
August 13, 2021$37 $0.525 
May 14, 2021$37 $0.525 
February 12, 2021$37 $0.525 
(1)Payable to unitholders of record at the close of business on October 30, 202029, 2021 for the period from July 1, 20202021 through September 30, 2020.2021. At September 30, 2020,2021, such amount was accrued as distributions payable in “Other current liabilities” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Series B Preferred Unit Distributions. Distributions on our Series B preferred units are payable semi-annually in arrears on the 15th day of May and November. The following table details distributions paid or to be paid to our Series B preferred unitholders (in millions, except per unit data):

Series B Preferred Unitholders
Distribution Payment DateCash DistributionDistribution per Unit
November 16, 2020 (1)
$24.5 $30.625 
May 15, 2020$24.5 $30.625 

Series B Preferred Unitholders
Distribution Payment DateCash DistributionDistribution per Unit
November 15, 2021 (1)
$24.5 $30.625 
May 17, 2021$24.5 $30.625 
(1)Payable to unitholders of record at the close of business on November 2, 20201, 2021 for the period from May 15, 20202021 through November 14, 2020.2021.

At September 30, 2020,2021, approximately $18 million of accrued distributions payable to our Series B preferred unitholders was included in “Other current liabilities” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Common Unit Distributions. The following table details distributions to our common unitholders paid during or pertaining to the first nine months of 20202021 (in millions, except per unit data):

DistributionsCash Distribution per Common Unit
Common UnitholdersTotal Cash Distribution
Distribution Payment DatePublicAAP
November 13, 2020 (1)
$87 $44 $131 $0.18 
August 14, 2020$86 $45 $131 $0.18 
May 15, 2020$86 $45 $131 $0.18 
February 14, 2020$172 $90 $262 $0.36 
DistributionsCash Distribution per Common Unit
Common UnitholdersTotal Cash Distribution
Distribution Payment DatePublicAAP
November 12, 2021 (1)
$84 $44 $128 $0.18 
August 13, 2021$85 $44 $129 $0.18 
May 14, 2021$86 $44 $130 $0.18 
February 12, 2021$86 $44 $130 $0.18 
(1)Payable to unitholders of record at the close of business on October 29, 2021 for the period from July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021.

Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we paid distributions of $10 million to noncontrolling interests in Red River Pipeline Company LLC.

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(1)Payable to unitholders of record at the close of business on October 30, 2020 for the period from July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020.

Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we received $11 million of contributions from noncontrolling interests in Red River Pipeline Company LLC related to the Red River pipeline capacity expansion and paid distributions of $6 million.

Note 10—8—Derivatives and Risk Management Activities
 
We identify the risks that underlie our core business activities and use risk management strategies to mitigate those risks when we determine that there is value in doing so. Our policy is to use derivative instruments for risk management purposes and not for the purpose of speculating on hydrocarbon commodity (referred to herein as “commodity”) price changes. We use various derivative instruments to manageoptimize our profits while managing our exposure to (i) commodity price risk, as well as to optimize our profits, (ii) interest rate risk and (iii) currency exchange rate risk. Our commodity price risk management policies and procedures are designed to help ensure that our hedging activities address our risks by monitoring our derivative positions, as well as physical volumes, grades, locations, delivery schedules and storage capacity. Our interest rate and currency exchange rate risk management policies and procedures are designed to monitor our derivative positions and ensure that those positions are consistent with our objectives and approved strategies. Our policy is to use derivative instruments for risk management purposes and not for the purpose of speculating on changes in commodity prices, interest rates or currency exchange rates. When we apply hedge accounting, our policy is to formally document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as our risk management objectives for undertaking the hedge. This process includes specific identification of the hedging instrument and the hedged transaction, the nature of the risk being hedged and how the hedging instrument’s effectiveness will be assessed. At the inception of the hedging relationship, we assess whether the derivatives employed are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of anticipated hedged transactions. Throughout the hedging relationship, retrospective and prospective hedge effectiveness is assessed on a qualitative basis.
 
We record all open derivatives on the balance sheet as either assets or liabilities measured at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, changes in fair value are deferred in AOCI and recognized in earnings in the periods during which the underlying hedged transactions are recognized in earnings. Derivatives that are not designated asin a hedging instrument and derivatives that do not qualifyrelationship for hedge accounting purposes are recognized in earnings each period. Cash settlements associated with our derivative activities are classified within the same category as the related hedged item in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Our financial derivatives, used for hedging risk, are governed through ISDA master agreements and clearing brokerage agreements. These agreements include stipulations regarding the right of set off in the event that we or our counterparty default on performance obligations. If a default were to occur, both parties have the right to net amounts payable and receivable into a single net settlement between parties.

At September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, none of our outstanding derivatives contained credit-risk related contingent features that would result in a material adverse impact to us upon any change in our credit ratings. Although we may be required to post margin on our exchange-traded derivatives transacted through a clearing brokerage account, as described below, we do not require our non-cleared derivative counterparties to post collateral with us.

Commodity Price Risk Hedging
 
Our core business activities involve certain commodity price-related risks that we manage in various ways, including through the use of derivative instruments. Our policy is to (i) only purchase inventory for which we have a sales market, (ii) structure our sales contracts so that price fluctuations do not materially affect our operating income and (iii) not acquire and hold material physical inventory or derivatives for the purpose of speculating on commodity price changes. The material commodity-related risks inherent in our business activities can be divided into the following general categories:

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Commodity Purchases and Sales — In the normal course of our operations, we purchase and sell commodities. We use derivatives to manage the associated risks and to optimize profits. As of September 30, 2020,2021, net derivative positions related to these activities included:
 
A net long position of 6.510.7 million barrels associated with our crude oil purchases, which was unwound ratably during October 20202021 to match monthly average pricing.
A net short time spread position of 4.71.4 million barrels, which hedges a portion of our anticipated crude oil lease gathering purchases through October 2021.December 2022.
A net crude oil basis spread position of 3.111.0 million barrels at multiple locations through December 2021.2022. These derivatives allow us to lock in grade and location basis differentials.
A net short position of 36.516.5 million barrels through December 20222023 related to anticipated net sales of crude oil and NGL inventory.
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Natural Gas Processing/NGL Fractionation — We purchase natural gas for processing and operational needs. Additionally, we purchase NGL mix for fractionation and sell the resulting individual specification products (including ethane, propane, butane and condensate). In conjunction with these activities, we hedge the price risk associated with the purchase of the natural gas and the subsequent sale of the individual specification products. The following table summarizes our open derivative positions utilized to hedge the price risk associated with anticipated purchases and sales related to our natural gas processing and NGL fractionation activities as of September 30, 2020:2021:

Notional Volume
(Short)/LongRemaining Tenor
Natural gas purchases23.867.4 BcfMarch 2021December 2023
Propane sales(4.1)(12.6) MMblsMarch 2021December 2023
Butane sales(1.3)(1.9) MMblsMarch 2021December 2023
Condensate sales (WTI position)(0.5)(2.5) MMblsMarch 2021December 2023
Fuel gas requirements (1)
16.28.9 BcfDecember 2022
Power supply requirements (1)
0.80.7 TWhDecember 20222023

(1)Positions to hedge a portion of our power supply and fuel gas requirements at our Canadian natural gas processing and fractionation plants.

Physical commodity contracts that meet the definition of a derivative but are ineligible, or not designated, for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. We have determined that substantially all of our physical commodity contracts qualify for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception.

Our commodity derivatives are not designated asin a hedging relationship for accounting purposes; as such, changes in the fair value are reported in earnings. A summary ofThe following table summarizes the impact of our commodity derivatives recognized in earnings as follows (in millions):

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2020201920202019
Supply and Logistics segment revenues$(37)$149 $(22)$380 
Field operating costs15 
   Net gain/(loss) from commodity derivative activity$(32)$153 $(17)$395 
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September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2021202020212020
Supply and Logistics segment revenues$(206)$(37)$(804)$(22)
Field operating costs17 73 
   Net gain/(loss) from commodity derivative activity$(189)$(32)$(731)$(17)

Our accounting policy is to offset derivative assets and liabilities executed with the same counterparty when a master netting arrangement exists. Accordingly, we also offset derivative assets and liabilities with amounts associated with cash margin. Our exchange-traded derivatives are transacted through clearing brokerage accounts and are subject to margin requirements as established by the respective exchange. On a daily basis, our account equity (consisting of the sum of our cash balance and the fair value of our open derivatives) is compared to our initial margin requirement resulting in the payment or return of variation margin. The following table provides the components of our net broker receivable/(payable) (in millions):

September 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Initial marginInitial margin$103 $73 Initial margin$120 $91 
Variation margin posted/(returned)Variation margin posted/(returned)105 (45)Variation margin posted/(returned)371 290 
Letters of creditLetters of credit(75)(73)Letters of credit(50)(63)
Net broker receivable/(payable)Net broker receivable/(payable)$133 $(45)Net broker receivable/(payable)$441 $318 

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The following table reflects the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet line items that include the fair values of our commodity derivative assets and liabilities and the effect of the collateral netting. Such amounts are presented on a gross basis, before the effects of counterparty netting. However, we have elected to present our commodity derivative assets and liabilities with the same counterparty on a net basis on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet when the legal right of offset exists. Amounts in the table below are presented in millions.

September 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Effect of Collateral NettingNet Carrying Value Presented on the Balance SheetEffect of Collateral NettingNet Carrying Value Presented on the Balance SheetEffect of Collateral NettingNet Carrying Value Presented on the Balance SheetEffect of Collateral NettingNet Carrying Value Presented on the Balance Sheet
Commodity DerivativesCommodity DerivativesCommodity DerivativesCommodity Derivatives
AssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities
Derivative AssetsDerivative AssetsDerivative Assets
Other current assetsOther current assets$117 $(80)$62 $99 $179 $(37)$(45)$97 Other current assets$196 $(475)$441 $162 $71 $(314)$318 $75 
Other long-term assets, netOther long-term assets, net63 (3)— 60 24 — — 24 Other long-term assets, net16 (2)— 14 — — 
Derivative LiabilitiesDerivative LiabilitiesDerivative Liabilities
Other current liabilitiesOther current liabilities31 (151)71 (49)32 (56)— (24)Other current liabilities(72)— (67)(40)— (31)
Other long-term liabilities and deferred creditsOther long-term liabilities and deferred credits(62)— (54)— (12)— (12)Other long-term liabilities and deferred credits(20)— (19)— (32)— (32)
TotalTotal$219 $(296)$133 $56 $235 $(105)$(45)$85 Total$218 $(569)$441 $90 $85 $(386)$318 $17 

Interest Rate Risk Hedging
 
We use interest rate derivatives to hedge the benchmark interest rate associated with interest payments occurring as a result of debt issuances. The derivative instruments we use to manage this risk consist of forward starting interest rate swaps and treasury locks. These derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges. As such, changes in fair value are deferred in AOCI and are reclassified to interest expense as we incur the interest expense associated with the underlying debt.

The following table summarizes the terms of our outstanding interest rate derivatives as of September 30, 20202021 (notional amounts in millions):

Hedged TransactionNumber and Types of
Derivatives Employed
Notional
Amount
Expected
Termination Date
Average Rate
Locked
Accounting
Treatment
Anticipated interest payments
8 forward starting swaps
(30-year)
$200 6/15/20231.38 %Cash flow hedge
Anticipated interest payments
8 forward starting swaps
(30-year)
$200 6/14/20240.73 %Cash flow hedge
 
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As of September 30, 2020,2021, there was a net loss of $290$194 million deferred in AOCI. The deferred net loss recorded in AOCI is expected to be reclassified to future earnings contemporaneously with (i) the earnings recognition of the underlying hedged commodity transactions or (ii) interest expense accruals associated with underlying debt instruments. We reclassified losses of $3 million and $2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and losses of $8 million and $7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Of the total net loss deferred in AOCI at September 30, 2020, we expect to reclassify a loss of $13 million to earnings in the next twelve months. We estimate that substantially all of the remaining deferred loss will be reclassified to earnings through 2054 as the underlying hedged transactions impact earnings. A portion of these amounts is based on market prices as of September 30, 2020;2021; thus, actual amounts to be reclassified will differ and could vary materially as a result of changes in market conditions.

The following table summarizes the net unrealized gain/(loss) recognized in AOCI for derivatives (in millions):

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2020201920202019
Interest rate derivatives, net$22 $(53)$(39)$(111)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2021202020212020
Interest rate derivatives, net$$22 $36 $(39)

At September 30, 2020,2021, the net fair value of our interest rate hedges, which were included in “Other long-term assets” and “Other long-term liabilities and deferred credits”assets, net” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, totaled $23 million and $6 million, respectively.$81 million. At December 31, 2019,2020, the net fair value of these hedges was $44totaled $46 million and was included in “Other current liabilities.long-term assets, net.
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Currency Exchange Rate Risk Hedging
 
Because a significant portion of our Canadian business is conducted in CAD, we use foreign currency derivatives to minimize the risk of unfavorable changes in exchange rates. These instruments include foreign currency exchange contracts, forwards and options.
 
Our use of foreign currency derivatives include (i) derivatives we use to hedge currency exchange risk created by the use of USD-denominated commodity derivatives to hedge commodity price risk associated with CAD-denominated commodity purchases and sales and (ii) foreign currency exchange contracts we use to manage our Canadian business cash requirements.
 
The following table summarizes our open forward exchange contracts as of September 30, 20202021 (in millions):

  USDCADAverage Exchange Rate
USD to CAD
Forward exchange contracts that exchange CAD for USD: 0  
2020$153 $205 $1.00 - $1.34
Forward exchange contracts that exchange USD for CAD:    
 2020$88 $118 $1.00 - $1.34
2021$21 $28 $1.00 - $1.32
  USDCADAverage Exchange Rate
USD to CAD
Forward exchange contracts that exchange CAD for USD:2021$120 $153 $1.00 - $1.27
 
These derivatives are not designated asin a hedging relationship.relationship for accounting purposes. As such, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings as a component of Supply and Logistics segment revenues. For the three months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, the amounts recognized in earnings for our foreign currency exchange rate hedgesderivatives were a loss of $3 million and a gain of $2 million and a loss of $1 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, the amounts recognized in earnings for our foreign currency exchange rate hedgesderivatives were a gain of less than $1 million and a loss of $2 million and a gain of $6 million, respectively.

At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the net fair value of these foreign currency exchange rate hedges was less than $1 million included in both “Other current assets” and “Other current liabilities” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. At December 31, 2019, the net fair value of these currency exchange rate hedges,derivatives, which was included in “Other current assets” and “Other current liabilities” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet,Sheets, totaled $2$1 million and $1$2 million, respectively.

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Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option
 
A derivative feature embedded in a contract that does not meet the definition of a derivative in its entirety must be bifurcated and accounted for separately if the economic characteristics and risks of the embedded derivative are not clearly and closely related to those of the host contract. The Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option of our Series A preferred units is an embedded derivative that must be bifurcated from the related host contract, our partnership agreement, and recorded at fair value on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. This embedded derivative is not designated asin a hedging relationship for accounting purposes and corresponding changes in fair value are recognized in “Other income/(expense),expense, net” in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. For the three months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, we recognized a lossgain of $10$4 million and a gainloss of $1$10 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, we recognized net gains of $7$13 million and $16$7 million, respectively. The fair value of the Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option, which was included in “Other long-term liabilities and deferred credits” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, totaled $27$1 million and $34$14 million at September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. See Note 1312 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV of our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding our Series A preferred units and the Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option.
 
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Recurring Fair Value Measurements
 
Derivative Financial Assets and Liabilities
 
The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions):

 Fair Value as of September 30, 2020Fair Value as of December 31, 2019
Recurring Fair Value Measures (1)
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Commodity derivatives$(81)$24 $(20)$(77)$42 $105 $(17)$130 
Interest rate derivatives— 17 — 17 — (44)— (44)
Foreign currency derivatives— — — — — — 
Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option— — (27)(27)— — (34)(34)
Total net derivative asset/(liability)$(81)$41 $(47)$(87)$42 $62 $(51)$53 

 Fair Value as of September 30, 2021Fair Value as of December 31, 2020
Recurring Fair Value Measures (1)
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Commodity derivatives$(19)$(326)$(6)$(351)$(143)$(143)$(15)$(301)
Interest rate derivatives— 81 — 81 — 46 — 46 
Foreign currency derivatives— (1)— (1)— — 
Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option— — (1)(1)— — (14)(14)
Total net derivative asset/(liability)$(19)$(246)$(7)$(272)$(143)$(95)$(29)$(267)
(1)Derivative assets and liabilities are presented above on a net basis but do not include related cash margin deposits.

Level 1
 
Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy includes exchange-traded commodity derivatives and over-the-counter commodity contracts such as futures and swaps. The fair value of exchange-traded commodity derivatives and over-the-counter commodity contracts is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets.
 
Level 2
 
Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy includes exchange-cleared commodity derivatives and over-the-counter commodity, interest rate and foreign currency derivatives that are traded in observable markets with less volume and transaction frequency than active markets. In addition, it includes certain physical commodity contracts. The fair values of these derivatives are corroborated with market observable inputs.
 
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Level 3
 
Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy includes certain physical commodity and other contracts, over-the-counter options and the Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option contained in our partnership agreement which is classified as an embedded derivative.
 
The fair values of our Level 3 physical commodity and other contracts and over-the-counter options are based on valuation models utilizing significant timing estimates, which involve management judgment, and pricing inputs from observable and unobservable markets with less volume and transaction frequency than active markets. Significant deviations from these estimates and inputs could result in a material change in fair value. We report unrealized gains and losses associated with these contracts in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as Supply and Logistics segment revenues.

The fair value of the embedded derivative feature contained in our partnership agreement is based on a valuation model that estimates the fair value of the Series A preferred units with and without the Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option. This model contains inputs, including our common unit price, ten-year U.S. Treasury rates, default probabilities and timing estimates, some of which involve management judgment. A significant change in these inputs could result in a material change in fair value to this embedded derivative feature.
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Rollforward of Level 3 Net Asset/(Liability)
 
The following table provides a reconciliation of changes in fair value of the beginning and ending balances for our derivatives classified as Level 3 (in millions):

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2020201920202019 2021202020212020
Beginning BalanceBeginning Balance$(42)$(26)$(51)$(24)Beginning Balance$(13)$(42)$(29)$(51)
Net gains/(losses) for the period included in earningsNet gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings(9)(1)21 Net gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings(9)14 (1)
SettlementsSettlements(10)Settlements
Derivatives entered into during the period— (18)— (26)
Ending BalanceEnding Balance$(47)$(39)$(47)$(39)Ending Balance$(7)$(47)$(7)$(47)
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) included in earnings relating to Level 3 derivatives still held at the end of the period$(9)$(14)$(1)$(5)
Change in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to Level 3 derivatives still held at the end of the periodChange in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to Level 3 derivatives still held at the end of the period$$(9)$14 $(1)

Note 11—9—Related Party Transactions
 
See Note 17 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV of our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a complete discussion of related parties, including the determination of our related party transactions.parties and nature of involvement with such related parties.

OwnershipOn and effective as of PAGP Class C Shares

AsAugust 19, 2021, the Board of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we owned 553,800,444 and 549,538,139, respectively, Class C shares of PAGP. The Class C shares represent a non-economic limited partner interest in PAGP that provides us a “pass-through” voting mechanism through which we, as the sole holder, vote on behalf of our common unitholders and Series A preferred unitholders, who have the right to vote, pro rata with the holders of Class A and Class B shares of PAGP, for the election of eligible PAGP GP directors.

Transactions with Other Related Parties
Our other related parties include (i) principal owners and their affiliated entities and (ii) entities in which we hold investments and account for under the equity method of accounting (see Note 7 for information regarding such entities). We recognize as our principal owners entities that have a designated representative on the board of directorsDirectors (the “Board”) of PAGP GP and/or own greater than 10% of theapproved and adopted an amendment to PAGP GP’s limited partner interests in AAP. Such limited partner interests in AAP translates into a significantly smaller indirect ownership interest in PAA. We also consider subsidiaries or funds identified as affiliated with principal ownersliability company agreement (the “Amendment”) which eliminated all previously negotiated “director designation” rights and requires that all directors be subject to be related parties. As of September 30, 2020,public election, including Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P. was’s (“Kayne Anderson”) legacy contractual right to designate an individual to serve on the Board without being subject to public election. The Amendment also eliminated all previously negotiated rights, including Kayne Anderson’s right, to appoint a principal owner.Board observer under certain circumstances. As a result of these changes, we no longer recognize Kayne Anderson and its affiliates as related parties.

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During the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, we recognized sales and transportation revenues, purchased petroleum products and utilized transportation and storage services from our principal owners and their affiliated entities and our equity method investees.related parties. These transactions were conducted at posted tariff rates or prices that we believe approximate market. Included in these transactions was a crude oil buy/sell agreement that includes a multi-year minimum volume commitment.

The impact to our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations from these transactions is included below (in millions):

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2020201920202019
Revenues from related parties (1) (2)
$$205 $40 $661 
Purchases and related costs from related parties (1) (2)
$116 $(7)$339 $93 

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2021202020212020
Revenues from related parties (1)
$$$25 $40 
Purchases and related costs from related parties (1)
$103 $116 $288 $339 
(1)Crude oil purchases that are part of inventory exchanges under buy/sell transactions are netted with the related sales, with any margin presented in “Purchases and related costs” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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Our receivable and payable amounts with these related parties as reflected on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows (in millions):

September 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
Trade accounts receivable and other receivables, net from related parties (1)
$83 $134 
Trade accounts payable to related parties (1) (2)
$82 $102 

September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Trade accounts receivable and other receivables, net from related parties (1)
$35 $34 
Trade accounts payable to related parties (1) (2)
$71 $88 
(1)Includes amounts related to crude oil purchases and sales, transportation and storage services and amounts owed to us or advanced to us related to investment capital projects of equity method investees where we serve as construction manager.
(2)We have agreements to store crude oil at facilities and transport crude oil at posted tariff ratesor utilize capacity on pipelines or at facilities that are owned by equity method investees, in which we own a 50% interest.investees. A portion of our commitment to transport is supported by crude oil buy/sell or other agreements with third parties with commensurate quantities.

Note 12—10—Commitments and Contingencies
 
Loss Contingencies — General
 
To the extent we are able to assess the likelihood of a negative outcome for a contingency, our assessments of such likelihood range from remote to probable. If we determine that a negative outcome is probable and the amount of loss is reasonably estimable, we accrue an undiscounted liability equal to the estimated amount. If a range of probable loss amounts can be reasonably estimated and no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, then we accrue an undiscounted liability equal to the minimum amount in the range. In addition, we estimate legal fees that we expect to incur associated with loss contingencies and accrue those costs when they are material and probable of being incurred.
 
We do not record a contingent liability when the likelihood of loss is probable but the amount cannot be reasonably estimated or when the likelihood of loss is believed to be only reasonably possible or remote. For contingencies where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and the impact would be material to our consolidated financial statements, we disclose the nature of the contingency and, where feasible, an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss.
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Legal Proceedings — General
 
In the ordinary course of business, we are involved in various legal proceedings, including those arising from regulatory and environmental matters. In connection with determining the probability of loss associated with such legal proceedings and whether any potential losses associated therewith are estimable, we take into account what we believe to be all relevant known facts and circumstances, and what we believe to be reasonable assumptions regarding the application of those facts and circumstances to existing agreements, laws and regulations. Although we are insured against various risks to the extent we believe it is prudent, there is no assurance that the nature and amount of such insurance will be adequate, in every case, to fully protect us from losses arising from current or future legal proceedings.

Accordingly, we can provide no assurance that the outcome of the various legal proceedings that we are currently involved in, or will become involved with in the future, will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
 
Environmental — General
 
Although we have made significant investments in our maintenance and integrity programs, we have experienced (and likely will experience future) releases of hydrocarbon products into the environment from our pipeline, rail, storage and other facility operations. These releases can result from accidents or from unpredictable man-made or natural forces and may reach surface water bodies, groundwater aquifers or other sensitive environments. Damages and liabilities associated with any such releases from our existing or future assets could be significant and could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
 
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We record environmental liabilities when environmental assessments and/or remedial efforts are probable and the amounts can be reasonably estimated. Generally, our recording of these accruals coincides with our completion of a feasibility study or our commitment to a formal plan of action. We do not discount our environmental remediation liabilities to present value. We also record environmental liabilities assumed in business combinations based on the estimated fair value of the environmental obligations caused by past operations of the acquired company. We record receivables for amounts we believe are recoverable from insurance or from third parties under indemnification agreements in the period that we determine the costs are probable of recovery.
 
Environmental expenditures that pertain to current operations or to future revenues are expensed or capitalized consistent with our capitalization policy for property and equipment. Expenditures that result from the remediation of an existing condition caused by past operations and that do not contribute to current or future profitability are expensed.
 
At September 30, 2020,2021, our estimated undiscounted reserve for environmental liabilities (including(excluding liabilities related to the Line 901 incident, as discussed further below) totaled $188$54 million, of which $143$9 million was classified as short-term and $45 million was classified as long-term. At December 31, 2019,2020, our estimated undiscounted reserve for environmental liabilities (including(excluding liabilities related to the Line 901 incident) totaled $140$55 million, of which $60$8 million was classified as short-term and $80$47 million was classified as long-term. Such short- and long-term environmentalshort-term liabilities are reflected in “Other current liabilities” and long-term liabilities are reflected in “Other long-term liabilities and deferred credits,” respectively,credits” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had recorded receivables (excluding receivables related to the Line 901 incident) totaling $120$12 million and $6 million, respectively, for amounts probable of recovery under insurance and from third parties under indemnification agreements, $1 million of which $119 million was classified as short-termfor each period is reflected in “Other long-term assets, net” and $1 million was classified as long-term. At December 31, 2019, we had recorded $72 million of such receivables, of which $35 million was classified as short-term and $37 million was classified as long-term. Such short- and long-term receivables arethe remainder is reflected in “Trade accounts receivable and other receivables, net” and “Other long-term assets, net,” respectively, on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. 
 
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In some cases, the actual cash expenditures associated with these liabilities may not occur for three years or longer. Our estimates used in determining these reserves are based on information currently available to us and our assessment of the ultimate outcome. Among the many uncertainties that impact our estimates are the necessary regulatory approvals for, and potential modification of, our remediation plans, the limited amount of data available upon initial assessment of the impact of soil or water contamination, changes in costs associated with environmental remediation services and equipment and the possibility of existing or future legal claims giving rise to additional liabilities. Therefore, although we believe that the reserve is adequate, actual costs incurred (which may ultimately include costs for contingencies that are currently not reasonably estimable or costs for contingencies where the likelihood of loss is currently believed to be only reasonably possible or remote) may be in excess of the reserve and may potentially have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
 
Specific Legal, Environmental or Regulatory Matters

Line 901 Incident. In May 2015, we experienced a crude oil release from our Las Flores to Gaviota Pipeline (Line 901) in Santa Barbara County, California. A portion of the released crude oil reached the Pacific Ocean at Refugio State Beach through a drainage culvert. Following the release, we shut down the pipeline and initiated our emergency response plan. A Unified Command, which included the United States Coast Guard, the EPA, the State of California Department of Fish and Wildlife (“CDFW”), the California Office of Spill Prevention and Response and the Santa Barbara Office of Emergency Management, was established for the response effort. Clean-up and remediation operations with respect to impacted shoreline and other areas has been determined by the Unified Command to be complete, and the Unified Command has been dissolved. Our estimate of the amount of oil spilled, based on relevant facts, data and information, and as set forth in the Consent Decree described below, is approximately 2,934 barrels; of this amount, we estimate that 598 barrels reached the Pacific Ocean.

As a result of the Line 901 incident, several governmental agencies and regulators initiated investigations into the Line 901 incident, various claims have been made against us and a number of lawsuits have been filed against us.us, the majority of which have been resolved. Set forth below is a brief summary of actions and matters that are currently pending:pending or recently resolved:
     
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As the “responsible party” for the Line 901 incident we are liable for various costs and for certain natural resource damages under the Oil Pollution Act. In this regard, following the Line 901 incident, we entered into a cooperative Natural Resource Damage Assessment (“NRDA”) process with the following federal and state agencies designated or authorized by law to act as trustees for the natural resources of the United States and the State of California (collectively, the “Trustees”): the United States Department of Interior, the National Oceanic. Additionally, various government agencies sought to collect civil fines and Atmospheric Administration, CDFW, the California Department of Parkspenalties under applicable state and Recreation, the California State Lands Commission, and the Regents of the University of California. As part of the NRDA process, the Partnership and the Trustees jointly and independently planned and conducted a number of natural resource assessment activities related to the Line 901 incident.federal regulations. On March 13, 2020, the United States and the People of the State of California filed a civil complaint against Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. and Plains Pipeline L.P. along with a pre-negotiated settlement agreement in the form of a Consent Decree (the “Consent Decree”). The Consent Decree, which that was signed by the United States Department of Justice, Environmental and Natural Resources Division, the United States Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, the United States Environmental Protection Agency,EPA, CDFW, the California Department of Parks and Recreation, the California State Lands Commission, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Office of the State Fire Marshal, Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, and Regents of the University of California, settles all of the claims asserted in the lawsuit.California. The Consent Decree requireswas approved and entered by the Federal District Court for the Central District of California on October 14, 2020. Pursuant to the terms of the Consent Decree, Plains to paypaid $24 million in civil penalties and implement certain agreed-upon injunctive relief, and pay $22.325 million as compensation for injuries to, destruction of, loss of, or loss of use of natural resources resulting from the Line 901 incident. The Consent Decree also contains the requirements for implementing certain agreed-upon injunctive relief, as well as requirements for potentially restarting Line 901 and the Sisquoc to Pentland portion of Line 903. The Consent Decree was approved and entered byresolved all regulatory claims related to the Federal District Court for the Central District of California on October 14, 2020. We have included the costs associated with the Consent Decree settlement in the loss accrual described below.incident.

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In lateFollowing an investigation and grand jury proceedings, in May of 2015, the California Attorney General’s Office and the District Attorney’s office for the County of Santa Barbara (collectively, the “Prosecutors”) began investigating the Line 901 incident to determine whether any applicable state or local laws had been violated. On May 16, 2016, PAA and one of its employees werewas charged by a California state grand jury, pursuant to an indictment filed in California Superior Court, Santa Barbara County (the “May 2016 Indictment”), with alleged violations of California law in connection with the Line 901 incident. TheFifteen charges from the May 2016 Indictment included a total of 46 counts against PAA. On July 28, 2016, at an arraignment hearing held in California Superior Court in Santa Barbara County, PAA pled not guilty to all counts. Between May of 2016 and May of 2018, 31 of the criminal charges against PAA (including 1 felony charge) and all of the criminal charges against our employee, were dismissed. The remaining 15 charges were the subject of a jury trial in California Superior Court in Santa Barbara County, that began in May of 2018. Theand the jury returned a verdict on September 7, 2018, pursuant to which we were (i) found guilty on 1 felony discharge count and 8 misdemeanor counts (which included 1 reporting count, 1 strict liability discharge count and 6 strict liability animal takings counts) and (ii) found not guilty on 1 strict liability animal takings count. The jury deadlocked on 3 counts (including 2 felony discharge counts and 1 strict liability animal takings count), and 2 misdemeanor dischargeremaining counts were dropped.subsequently dismissed by the Court. On April 25, 2019, PAA was sentenced to pay fines and penalties in the aggregate amount of just under $3.35 million for the convictions covered by the September 2018 jury verdict (the “2019 Sentence”). The fines and penalties imposed in connection with the 2019 Sentence have been paid. The Superior Court also indicated that it would conduct furtherrecently concluded a series of hearings on the issue of whether there were any “direct victims” of the spill that are entitled to restitution under applicable criminal law. In AprilThrough a series of 2019,final orders issued at the Prosecutors announced their intent to re-trytrial court level and without affecting any rights of the two felony discharge counts for which no jury verdict was returned. The strict liability animal taking count for which no jury verdict was returned has been dismissed. On October 7, 2019, upon motion from Plains,claimants under civil law, the courtCourt dismissed the 2 remaining felony countsvast majority of the claims and vacatedruled that the claimants were not entitled to restitution under applicable criminal laws. The Court did award an aggregate amount of less than $150,000 to a second trial on these counts.handful of claimants and we settled with approximately 40 claimants before the hearings for aggregate consideration that is not material. The prosecution has filed a Notice of Appeal indicating that it intends to appeal the Court’s rulings.
Shortly following the Line 901 incident, we established a claims line and encouraged any parties that were damaged by the release to contact us to discuss their damage claims. We have received a number of claims through the claims line and we have processed those claims and made payments as appropriate. In addition, we have also had 9NaN class action lawsuits were filed against us, 6 of whichus; however, after various claims were administrativelyeither dismissed or consolidated, into a single proceedingtwo proceedings remain pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. In general,the first proceeding, the plaintiffs are seeking to establishclaim two different classes of claimants that have allegedly beenwere damaged by the release. The court originally certified three sub-classes of claimants and denied certification of the other proposed sub-class. On appeal, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the certification of one of the three sub-classes, the oil-industry sub-class, and the District Court subsequently dismissed the oil-industry sub-class representatives’ claims. The two remaining sub-classes includerelease: (i) commercial fishermen who landed fish in certain specified fishing blocks in the waters off the coast of Southern California or persons or businesses who resold commercial seafood landedcaught in suchthose areas; and (ii) owners and lessees of residential beachfront properties, on a beach and residentialor properties with a private easement to a beach, where plaintiffs claim oil from the spill washed up. TheWe are vigorously defending against those claims. A September 2020 trial date initially set by the Court has been postponed due to COVID-19 related trial suspensions. We are also defendingIn the second proceeding, the plaintiffs seek a separate class action lawsuit proceeding in the United States District Court for the Central District of California brought on behalf of thedeclaratory judgment that Plains’ right-of-way agreements would not allow Plains to lay a new pipeline to replace Line 901 andand/or the non-operating segment of Line 903 easement holders seeking injunctive relief as well as compensatory damages.without paying additional compensation. No trial date has been set in that action.

In addition, 4 unitholder derivative lawsuits were filed by certain purported investors in the Partnership against PAGP and certain of the Partnership’s affiliates, officers and directors. NaN lawsuit was filed in State District Court in Harris County, Texas and subsequentlyAfter various claims were either dismissed by the Court. NaN of these lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas and were administrativelyor consolidated, into one action and later dismissed on the basis that Plains Partnership agreements require that derivative suits be filedproceeding against PAGP remains pending in Delaware Chancery Court. Generally, the plaintiffs claim that PAGP failed to exercise proper oversight over the Partnership’s pipeline integrity efforts. We will continue to vigorously defend against the claim. No trial date has been set in this action.

Following the order dismissing the Texas Federal Court suits, a new derivative suit brought by different plaintiffs was filed in Delaware Chancery Court and subsequently dismissed without prejudice. Plaintiffs amended and refiled their complaint on June 3, 2019. All claims against the officers and directors
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We have also received several other individual lawsuits and complaintsclaims from companies, governmental agencies and individuals alleging damages arising out of the Line 901 incident. These lawsuits and claims generally seek restitution, compensatory and punitive damages, and in some cases permanentand/or injunctive relief. The majority of these lawsuits have been settled or dismissed by the court. Remaining claims include claims for lost revenue or profit asserted by a former oil producer that declared bankruptcy and shut in its offshore production platform following the Line 901 incident, a state agency that received royalties on oil produced from that platform until it was abandoned by its owner, and various companies and individuals who provided labor, goods, or services associated with oil production activities they claim were disrupted following the Line 901 incident. We are vigorously defending these suits. We may be subject to additional claims and lawsuits, which could materially impact the liabilities and costs we currently expect to incur as a result of the Line 901 incident.
 
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Taking the foregoing into account, as of September 30, 2020,2021, we estimate that the aggregate total costs we have incurred or will incur with respect to the Line 901 incident will be approximately $455$485 million, which estimate includes actual and projected emergency response and clean-up costs, natural resource damage assessments, fines and penalties payable pursuant to the Consent Decree and certain third party claims settlements, as well as estimates for certain legal fees. We accrue such estimates of aggregate total costs to “Field operating costs” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. This estimate considers our prior experience in environmental investigation and remediation matters and available data from, and in consultation with, our environmental and other specialists, as well as currently available facts and presently enacted laws and regulations. We have made assumptions for (i) the resolution of certain third party claims and lawsuits, but excluding claims and lawsuits with respect to which losses are not probable and reasonably estimable, and excluding future claims and lawsuits and (ii) the nature, extent and cost of legal services that will be required in connection with all lawsuits, claims and other matters requiring legal or expert advice associated with the Line 901 incident. Our estimate does not include any lost revenue associated with the shutdown of Line 901 or 903 and does not include any liabilities or costs that are not reasonably estimable at this time or that relate to contingencies where we currently regard the likelihood of loss as being only reasonably possible or remote. We believe we have accrued adequate amounts for all probable and reasonably estimable costs; however, this estimate is subject to uncertainties associated with the assumptions that we have made. For example, with respect to potential losses that we regard as only reasonably possible or remote, we have made assumptions regarding the strength of our legal position based on our assessment of the relevant facts and applicable law and precedent; if our assumptions regarding such matters turn out to be inaccurate (i.e., we are found to be liable under circumstances where we regard the likelihood of loss as being only reasonably possible or remote), we could be responsible for significant costs and expenses that are not currently included in our estimates and accruals. In addition, for any potential losses that we regard as probable and for which we have accrued an estimate of the potential losses, our estimates regarding damages, legal fees, court costs and interest could turn out to be inaccurate and the actual losses we incur could be significantly higher than the amounts included in our estimates and accruals. Also, the amount of time it takes for us to resolve all of the current and future lawsuits and claims that relate to the Line 901 incident could turn out to be significantly longer than we have assumed, and as a result the costs we incur for legal services could be significantly higher than we have estimated. Accordingly, our assumptions and estimates may turn out to be inaccurate and our total costs could turn out to be materially higher; therefore, we can provide no assurance that we will not have to accrue significant additional costs in the future with respect to the Line 901 incident.

As of September 30, 2020,2021, we had a remaining undiscounted gross liability of $134$103 million related to this event, which is presentedreflected in “Trade accounts payable” and “Other current liabilities” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. We maintain insurance coverage, which is subject to certain exclusions and deductibles, in the event of such environmental liabilities. Subject to such exclusions and deductibles, we believe that our coverage is adequate to cover the current estimated total emergency response and clean-up costs, claims settlement costs and remediation costs and we believe that this coverage is also adequate to cover any potential increase in the estimates for these costs that exceed the amounts currently identified. Through September 30, 2020,2021, we had collected, subject to customary reservations, $218$250 million out of the approximate $330$360 million of release costs that we believe are probable of recovery from insurance carriers, net of deductibles. Therefore, as of September 30, 2020,2021, we have recognized a receivable of approximately $112$110 million for the portion of the release costs that we believe is probable of recovery from insurance, net of deductibles and amounts already collected. Such amount is recognized as a current asset in “Trade accounts receivable and other receivables, net” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. We have completed the required clean-up and remediation work as determined by the Unified Command and the Unified Command has been dissolved; however, we expect to make payments for additional costs associated with restoration of the impacted areas, as well as natural resource damage assessment and compensation, legal, professional and regulatory costs in addition to fines and penalties, during future periods.

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Note 13—11—Operating Segments
 
We manage our operations through 3 operating segments: Transportation, Facilities and Supply and Logistics. See Note 3 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV of our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a summary of the types of products and services from which each segment derives its revenues. Our CODM (our Chief Executive Officer) evaluates segment performance based on measures including Segment Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) and maintenance capital investment.

We define Segment Adjusted EBITDA as revenues and equity earnings in unconsolidated entities less (a) purchases and related costs, (b) field operating costs and (c) segment general and administrative expenses, plus our proportionate share of the depreciation and amortization expense of unconsolidated entities, and further adjusted for certain selected items including (i) gains and losses on derivative instruments that are related to underlying activities in another period (or the reversal of such adjustments from a prior period), gains and losses on derivatives that are related to investing activities (such as the purchase of linefill) and inventory valuation adjustments, as applicable, (ii) long-term inventory costing adjustments, (iii) charges for obligations that are expected to be settled with the issuance of equity instruments, (iv) amounts related to deficiencies associated with minimum volume commitments, net of the applicable amounts subsequently recognized into revenue and (v) other items that our CODM believes are integral to understanding our core segment operating performance. Segment Adjusted EBITDA excludes depreciation and amortization.

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Maintenance capital consists of capital expenditures for the replacement and/or refurbishment of partially or fully depreciated assets in order to maintain the operating and/or earnings capacity of our existing assets.
 
The following tables reflect certain financial data for each segment (in millions):

TransportationFacilitiesSupply and
Logistics
Intersegment AdjustmentTotal
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Revenues:    
External customers (1)
$242 $150 $5,537 $(96)$5,833 
Intersegment (2)
252 121 — 96 469 
Total revenues of reportable segments$494 $271 $5,537 $— $6,302 
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entities$87 $$— $89 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$444 $176 $61 $681 
Maintenance capital$34 $10 $$53 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Revenues:
External customers (1)
$319 $149 $7,541 $(123)$7,886 
Intersegment (2)
278 142 123 544 
Total revenues of reportable segments$597 $291 $7,542 $— $8,430 
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entities$102 $— $— $102 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$462 $173 $92 $727 
Maintenance capital$42 $28 $15 $85 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Revenues:
External customers (1)
$774 $473 $16,370 $(290)$17,327 
Intersegment (2)
756 387 290 1,434 
Total revenues of reportable segments$1,530 $860 $16,371 $— $18,761 
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entities$276 $$— $280 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$1,233 $560 $205 $1,998 
Maintenance capital$98 $40 $19 $157 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Revenues:
External customers (1)
$938 $457 $23,477 $(357)$24,515 
Intersegment (2)
774 423 357 1,557 
Total revenues of reportable segments$1,712 $880 $23,480 $— $26,072 
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entities$274 $— $— $274 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$1,271 $529 $571 $2,371 
Maintenance capital$110 $74 $20 $204 
As of September 30, 2020
Total assets$13,704 $6,013 $4,529 $24,246 
As of December 31, 2019
Total assets$14,902 $7,336 $6,439 $28,677 
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TransportationFacilitiesSupply and
Logistics
Intersegment AdjustmentTotal
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Revenues:    
External customers (1)
$222 $128 $10,515 $(89)$10,776 
Intersegment (2)
307 98 — 89 494 
Total revenues of reportable segments$529 $226 $10,515 $— $11,270 
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entities$67 $$— $69 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$427 $114 $(23)$518 
Maintenance capital$22 $18 $$43 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Revenues:
External customers (1)
$242 $150 $5,537 $(96)$5,833 
Intersegment (2)
252 121 — 96 469 
Total revenues of reportable segments$494 $271 $5,537 $— $6,302 
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entities$87 $$— $89 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$444 $176 $61 $681 
Maintenance capital$34 $10 $$53 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Revenues:
External customers (1)
$700 $436 $28,221 $(268)$29,089 
Intersegment (2)
868 305 268 1,442 
Total revenues of reportable segments$1,568 $741 $28,222 $— $30,531 
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entities$185 $$— $190 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$1,248 $425 $(31)$1,642 
Maintenance capital$68 $39 $$116 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Revenues:
External customers (1)
$774 $473 $16,370 $(290)$17,327 
Intersegment (2)
756 387 290 1,434 
Total revenues of reportable segments$1,530 $860 $16,371 $— $18,761 
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entities$276 $$— $280 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$1,233 $560 $205 $1,998 
Maintenance capital$98 $40 $19 $157 
(1)Transportation revenues from External customers include tariff revenue from transporting volumes associated with certain inventory exchanges with our customers where our Supply and Logistics segment has transacted the inventory exchange and serves as the shipper on our pipeline systems. See Note 3 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV of our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of our related accounting policy. We have included an estimate of the revenues from these inventory exchanges in our Transportation segment revenues from External customers presented above and adjusted those revenues out such that Total revenues from External customers reconciles to our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. This presentation is consistent with the information provided to our CODM.
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(2)Segment revenues include intersegment amounts that are eliminated in Purchases and related costs and Field operating costs in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Intersegment activities are conducted at posted tariff rates where applicable, or otherwise at rates similar to those charged to third parties or rates that we believe approximate market at the time the agreement is executed or renegotiated.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net income/(loss) attributable to PAA (in millions):

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2020201920202019
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$681 $727 $1,998 $2,371 
Adjustments (1):
Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities (2)
(18)(18)(51)(45)
Gains/(losses) from derivative activities, net of inventory valuation adjustments (3)
(88)29 (210)60 
Long-term inventory costing adjustments (4)
(2)(66)(3)
Deficiencies under minimum volume commitments, net (5)
(64)(69)10 
Equity-indexed compensation expense (6)
(5)(5)(13)(13)
Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency revaluation (7)
(4)(7)
Line 901 incident (8)
— — — (10)
Significant acquisition-related expenses (9)
— — (3)
Depreciation and amortization(160)(156)(493)(439)
Gains/(losses) on asset sales and asset impairments, net(617)
Goodwill impairment losses— — (2,515)— 
Gain on/(impairment of) investments in unconsolidated entities, net(91)(182)271 
Interest expense, net(113)(108)(329)(311)
Other income/(expense), net(7)23 
Income/(loss) before tax143 495 (2,548)1,914 
Income tax (expense)/benefit(41)(7)(42)
Net income/(loss)146 454 (2,555)1,872 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(3)(5)(7)(7)
Net income/(loss) attributable to PAA$143 $449 $(2,562)$1,865 

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2021202020212020
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$518 $681 $1,642 $1,998 
Adjustments: (1)
Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities (2)
(21)(18)(109)(51)
Gains/(losses) from derivative activities and inventory valuation adjustments (3)
(13)(88)23 (210)
Long-term inventory costing adjustments (4)
13 (2)81 (66)
Deficiencies under minimum volume commitments, net (5)
(56)(64)(31)(69)
Equity-indexed compensation expense (6)
(6)(5)(14)(13)
Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency revaluation (7)
(3)(4)(2)
Significant transaction-related expenses (8)
(2)— (5)(3)
Depreciation and amortization(178)(160)(551)(493)
Gains/(losses) on asset sales and asset impairments, net(221)(592)(617)
Goodwill impairment losses— — — (2,515)
Gain on/(impairment of) investments in unconsolidated entities, net— (91)— (182)
Interest expense, net(106)(113)(319)(329)
Other income/(expense), net(10)13 (7)
Income/(loss) before tax(85)143 136 (2,548)
Income tax (expense)/benefit30 16 (7)
Net income/(loss)(55)146 152 (2,555)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(4)(3)(9)(7)
Net income/(loss) attributable to PAA$(59)$143 $143 $(2,562)
(1)Represents adjustments utilized by our CODM in the evaluation of segment results.
(2)Includes our proportionate share of the depreciation and amortization expense (including write-downs related to cancelled projects) of unconsolidated entities.
(3)We use derivative instruments for risk management purposes and our related processes include specific identification of hedging instruments to an underlying hedged transaction. Although we identify an underlying transaction for each
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derivative instrument we enter into, there may not be an accounting hedge relationship between the instrument and the underlying transaction. In the course of evaluating our results, we identify differences in the timing of earnings that were recognized duringfrom the period related to derivative instruments for whichand the identified underlying transaction does not occur in the current periodtransactions and exclude the related gains and losses in determining Segment Adjusted EBITDA.EBITDA such that the earnings from the derivative instruments and the underlying transactions impact Segment Adjusted EBITDA in the same period. In addition, we exclude gains and losses on derivatives that are related to investing activities, such as the purchase of linefill. We also exclude the impact
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(4)We carry crude oil and NGL inventory that is comprised of minimum working inventory requirements in third-party assets and other working inventory that is needed for our commercial operations. We consider this inventory necessary to conduct our operations and we intend to carry this inventory for the foreseeable future. Therefore, we classify this inventory as long-term on our balance sheet and do not hedge the inventory with derivative instruments (similar to linefill in our own assets). We exclude the impact of changes in the average cost of the long-term inventory (that result from fluctuations in market prices) and write-downs of such inventory that result from price declines from Segment Adjusted EBITDA.
(5)We, and certain of our equity method investments, have certain agreements that require counterparties to deliver, transport or throughput a minimum volume over an agreed upon period. Substantially all of such agreements were entered into with counterparties to economically support the return on our capital expenditure necessary to construct the related asset. Some of these agreements include make-up rights if the minimum volume is not met. We record a receivable from the counterparty in the period that services are provided or when the transaction occurs, including amounts for deficiency obligations from counterparties associated with minimum volume commitments. If a counterparty has a make-up right associated with a deficiency, we defer the revenue attributable to the counterparty’s make-up right and subsequently recognize the revenue at the earlier of when the deficiency volume is delivered or shipped, when the make-up right expires or when it is determined that the counterparty’s ability to utilize the make-up right is remote. We include the impact of amounts billed to counterparties for their deficiency obligation, net of applicable amounts subsequently recognized into revenue, as a selected item impacting comparability. Our CODM views the inclusion of the contractually committed revenues associated with that period as meaningful to Segment Adjusted EBITDA as the related asset has been constructed, is standing ready to provide the committed service and the fixed operating costs are included in the current period results.
(6)IncludesOur total equity-indexed compensation expense includes expense associated with awards that will be settled in units and awards that will be settled in cash. The awards that will be settled in units are included in our diluted net income per unit calculation when the applicable performance criteria have been met. We exclude compensation expense associated with these awards in determining Segment Adjusted EBITDA as the dilutive impact of the outstanding awards is included in our diluted net income per unit calculation, as applicable. The portion of compensation expense associated with awards that will or may be settledsettle in units.cash is not excluded in determining Segment Adjusted EBITDA. See Note 18 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV of our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion regarding our equity-indexed compensation plans.
(7)IncludesDuring the periods presented, there were fluctuations in the value of CAD to USD, resulting in the realization of foreign exchange gains and losses realized on the settlement of foreign currency transactions as well as the revaluation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency. These gains and losses are not integral to our core operating performance and were therefore excluded in determining Segment Adjusted EBITDA. See Note 8 for discussion regarding our currency exchange rate risk hedging activities.
(8)Includes costs recognized duringexpenses associated with the period related toPlains Oryx Permian Basin joint venture transaction, which closed on October 5, 2021, and the Line 901 incident that occurredacquisition of Felix Midstream LLC in May 2015, net of amounts we believe are probable of recovery from insurance.2020. See Note 12 for further discussion of the joint venture transaction and Note 7 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV of our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding the Line 901 incident.
(9)Includes acquisition-related expenses associated withdiscussion of the Felix Midstream LLC acquisition. See Note 14 for additional discussion. An adjustment for these non-recurring expenses is included in the calculation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 as our CODM does not view such expenses as integral to understanding our core segment operating performance.

Note 14—Acquisitions, Divestitures and Asset Impairments

Acquisitions

Felix Midstream LLC. In February 2020, we acquired Felix Midstream LLC, now known as FM Gathering LLC (“FM Gathering”) from Felix Energy Holdings II, LLC for approximately $300 million, net of working capital and other adjustments. FM Gathering owns and operates a newly constructed crude oil gathering system in the Delaware Basin, with associated crude oil storage and truck offloading capacity, and is supported by a long-term acreage dedication. The assets acquired are primarily included in our Transportation and Supply and Logistics segments. This acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and the determination of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed has been estimated in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance. The assets acquired primarily consisted of property and equipment of $115 million and intangible assets of $187 million. The fair value of the tangible assets is a Level 3 measurement in the fair value hierarchy and was determined using a cost approach. The cost approach was based on costs incurred on similar recent construction projects. The fair value of the intangible assets is also a Level 3 measurement in the fair value hierarchy and was determined by applying a discounted cash flow approach. Such approach utilized discount rates varying from 18% to 19%, based on our estimate of the risk that a theoretical market participant would assign to the respective intangible assets.

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Note 12Acquisitions, Divestitures and Other Transactions

Asset Exchange
Saddlehorn
In June 2021, we closed on an asset exchange agreement (the “Asset Exchange”) with Inter Pipeline Company, LLC. In February 2020,Ltd., through which we soldacquired additional interests in 2 straddle plants included in our Facilities segment that we currently operate, in exchange for a 10% ownership interestpipeline and related storage and truck offload facilities previously included in Saddlehorn Pipeline Company, LLC for proceedsour Transportation segment and cash consideration of approximately $78 million.$32 million, including working capital and other adjustments. We recordedrecognized a gain of approximately $21$106 million on the divestiture of the pipeline and related to this sale,storage and truck offload facilities, which is included in “Gain on/(impairment of) investments in unconsolidated entities,“(Gains)/losses on asset sales and asset impairments, net” on our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.Operations, based on the difference between the fair value of the divested assets and their carrying value.

Divestitures
Assets Held For Sale
.
In August 2021, we sold our Pine Prairie and Southern Pines natural gas storage facilities, previously included in our Facilities segment, for net proceeds of approximately $850 million, including working capital adjustments. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, we classified approximately $224 million asthe assets held for sale on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (in “Other current assets”related to this transaction (primarily “Property and equipment”). The assets held for sale, which were, valued at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, are primarily property and equipment related to transactions to divest our interests in certain Los Angeles Basin (“LA Basin”) terminals included in our Facilities segment. In January 2020, we signed a definitive agreement to sell certain of our LA Basin crude oil terminals. This transaction closed in the fourth quarter of 2020 for proceeds of approximately $200$832 million subject to certain adjustments.

During the first quarter of 2020, certain NGL terminals included in our Facilities segment were also classified as held for sale. In April 2020, the transaction closed for proceeds of approximately $163 million, subject to certain adjustments.

Upon these classifications to assets held for sale with approximately $18 million of deferred losses on hedges remaining in other comprehensive income until the closing of the sale. Upon classification of the assets to held for sale in the second quarter of 2021, we recognized a non-cash impairment lossesloss of approximately $167$475 million during the first quarter of 2020. Such impairment losses are reflectedwhich is included in “(Gains)/losses on asset sales and asset impairments, net” on our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Joint Venture Transaction

On October 5, 2021, we and Oryx Midstream Holdings LLC (“Oryx Midstream”) completed the merger, in a cashless, debt-free transaction, of our respective Permian Basin assets, operations and commercial activities into a newly formed joint venture, Plains Oryx Permian Basin LLC (“Plains Oryx Permian Basin”). Plains Oryx Permian Basin includes all of Oryx Midstream’s Permian Basin assets and, with the exception of our long-haul pipeline systems and certain of our intra-basin terminal assets, the vast majority of our assets located within the Permian Basin. We own 65% of Plains Oryx Permian Basin, operate the combined assets and will reflect Plains Oryx Permian Basin as a consolidated subsidiary in our consolidated financial statements. The initial accounting for this transaction was not complete as of the financial statement issuance date.

Oryx Midstream is a portfolio company of Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners (“Stonepeak”). Affiliates of Stonepeak own approximately 8.9% of our outstanding Series A Preferred Units, which equates to less than 1% of our outstanding common units and common unit equivalents combined.

Asset Impairments (Held and Used)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020,2021, we recognized approximately $648$220 million of non-cash impairment losses related to certain pipeline and other long-livedcrude oil storage terminal assets included in our Transportation and Facilities segments, along with certain of our investments in unconsolidated entities. Of these losses, approximately $446 millionsegment. This amount is reflected in “(Gains)/losses on asset sales and asset impairments, net” with the remainder reflected in “Gain on/(impairment of) investments in unconsolidated entities, net” on our Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Operations. See Note 7 for additional information regarding our investments in unconsolidated entities.

The current macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions including the collapse of oil prices driven by both the decrease inDecreased demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and excess supply, as well asfor our services related to changing market conditions and expected lower crude oil production in certain regions, resulted in expected decreases in expected future cash flows for certain of our assets, which was a triggering event that required us to assess the recoverability of our carrying value of such long-lived assets. As a result of our impairment review, we wrote off the portion of the carrying amount of these long-lived assets that exceeded their fair value. Our estimated fair valuesvalue (which we consider a Level 3 measurement in the fair value hierarchy) werewas primarily based upon a discounted cash flow approach utilizing various assumptionsan assumption for the amount for which the relevant assets and the application of a discount rate of approximately 14%, which represents our estimate of the cost of capital of a theoretical market participant. Such assumptions included (but were not limited to) (i) volumes (consistent with historical information and estimates of future drilling and completion activity), (ii) tariff rates, (iii) future commodity prices (based on relevant indices and applicable quality and location differentials), and (iv) estimated fixed and variable costs.

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Item 2.    MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Introduction
 
The following discussion is intended to provide investors with an understanding of our financial condition and results of our operations and should be read in conjunction with our historical Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations as presented in our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. For more detailed information regarding the basis of presentation for the following financial information, see the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes that are contained in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
 
Our discussion and analysis includes the following:
 
Executive Summary
Acquisitions and Capital Projects 
Results of Operations 
Liquidity and Capital Resources 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Forward-Looking Statements
 
Executive Summary
 
Company Overview
 
We ownOur business model integrates large-scale supply aggregation capabilities with the ownership and operateoperation of critical midstream energy infrastructure systems that connect major producing regions to key demand centers and provide logistics services primarily for crude oil, NGL and natural gas. Weexport terminals. As one of the largest midstream service providers in North America, we own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins (including the Permian Basin) and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. We were formed in 1998,Our assets and our operationsthe services we provide are conducted directlyprimarily focused on crude oil and indirectly through our operating subsidiaries andNGL. Our business activities are managedconducted through three operating segments: Transportation, Facilities and Supply and Logistics. See “—Results of Operations—Analysis of Operating Segments” for further discussion.

Recent Events & OutlookDevelopments

DuringOn August 2, 2021, we completed the first quartersale of 2020, COVID-19 escalated into a global pandemic, which led to widespread shelter-in-place or similar requirements throughout North Americaour Pine Prairie and acrossSouthern Pines natural gas storage facilities for net proceeds of approximately $850 million, including working capital adjustments. In connection with the world, resulting in significantly reduced energy demand. As a result, North American producers responded aggressively by shutting in significant levels of production early in the second quarter, which mitigated the pace of crude oil inventory builds and the risk of testing storage maximums. Subsequently, United States refinery utilization increased, the previously steep contango market structure tempered, and crude oil prices improved to more constructive levels. This supported the ability for producers to bring a substantial portion of previously shut-in production back on line and resume completion activity during the third quarter at a level likely to be sufficient to offset natural declines.sale, we repaid term loans totaling $200 million.

Additionally,On October 5, 2021, we and Oryx Midstream completed the merger of our respective Permian Basin assets, operations and commercial activities into a newly formed strategic joint venture, Plains Oryx Permian Basin. Plains Oryx Permian Basin includes all of Oryx Midstream’s Permian Basin assets and, with the exception of our long-haul pipeline systems and certain of our intra-basin terminal assets, the vast majority of our assets located within the Permian Basin. We own 65% of Plains Oryx Permian Basin, operate the combined assets and will reflect Plains Oryx Permian Basin as a consolidated subsidiary in the third quarter, United States Lower 48 horizontal crude oil rig counts increased modestly butour consolidated financial statements. Structured as of quarter end represented approximately 25% of peak levels reached in 2019. Additionally, although United States inventories of crude oila debt-free joint venture entity through a cashless transaction, this aligns with our financial and distillate had constructive draws during the third quarter, they remained elevated relative to their prior five-year range. The combination of steep shale declines relative to drillingportfolio optimization strategies and completion activity, substantial inventory overhang, and the potential for a prolonged demand recovery has challenged the ability of North American liquids production to return to a sustainable growth trajectory in 2020, and which is likely to persist into 2021. Furthermore, we expect a continuation of elevated near-term market uncertaintyexpected to be driven by various risks, including potential COVID-19 resurgence, regulatory changes and evolving geo-political dynamics. In aggregate, we expect these market dynamics to have a negative impact on our business relative to pre-pandemic levels, with the impacts in 2021 potentially being more pronounced than in 2020.near-term free cash flow accretive.

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We believe our business is well positioned to manage through the current challenging market environment. We expect global demand for hydrocarbons will recover, which should drive a return of constructive crude oil price levels and higher production levels in key onshore shale basins, which should support growing demand for our assets.

In addition, in response to the challenging near-term market conditions, we have taken steps to further strengthen our balance sheet, liquidity and long-term financial flexibility. These actions include significantly reducing and continuing to challenge our capital program, reducing the amount of our common unit distribution payable, progressing asset sales, and reducing costs, while remaining focused on operating safely and responsibly.

Specifically, since April, we have reduced our 2020/2021 capital program by $850 million, or 37%, and have decreased our common unit distributions and PAGP’s Class A share distributions by 50% versus the distributions paid in February 2020, which reflects a reduction of $525 million on an annualized basis. We have completed approximately $450 million of asset sales (which amount includes an approximately $200 million asset sale that closed in October 2020). While each of these actions should contribute to a stronger balance sheet and enhanced liquidity and long-term financial flexibility, we can provide no assurance that we will be able to effect certain future actions (such as additional capital reductions, asset sales and expense reductions) and additional actions may be necessary to achieve our balance sheet, liquidity and financial security objectives. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business” discussed in Item 1A. of our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10‑K and Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2020.

While some modifications in our operations have been necessary to deal with risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, we have not experienced any material constraints in our ability to continue our essential business functions and have not incurred any significant additional operating costs as a result of the pandemic, including costs associated with navigating the applicable shelter-in-place or similar restrictions and implementing our business continuity plans. We remain focused on the health and safety of our workforce, and have modified our operations in ways that we believe are prudent and appropriate in order to protect our employees while continuing to operate our assets in an effective, safe and responsible manner.

In addition, many governments have enacted or are contemplating measures to provide aid and economic stimulus in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures include actions by both the United States federal government and the government of Canada. There has been no material impact to our financial position, results of operations or cash flows resulting from these measures. However, our Canadian subsidiary participated in a wage subsidy program during the second and third quarters of 2020 for subsidies totaling approximately $20 million. The impact of such subsidies is included in the line items “Field operating costs” and “Segment general and administrative expenses” of the applicable segments. See “—Results of Operations—Analysis of Operating Segments” for further discussion.

Overview of Operating Results Capital Investments and Other Significant Activities
The macroeconomic and industry specific challenges discussed above have resulted in a number of impairment charges recognized during 2020 as discussed further below. See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources” for additional discussion of the expected and potential impact of COVID-19 and related market conditions on our business.

During the first nine months of 2020,2021, we recognized net income of $152 million compared to a net loss of $2.555 billion as compared to net income of $1.872 billion recognized during the first nine months of 2019.2020. The net loss for the 2020 period was primarily driven by goodwill impairment losses of $2.5 billion and was also impacted by non-cash impairment charges of approximately $815 million related to the write-down of certain pipeline and other long-lived assets, certain of our investments in unconsolidated entities, and assets upon classification as held for sale.sale totaling approximately $3.33 billion. In addition, we recognized approximately $233 million of inventory valuation adjustments due to declines in commodity prices primarily during the first quarter of 2020. The comparable nine-month 2021 period includes a net loss on asset sales and asset impairments of $592 million.

Our results forResults from our reporting segments during the comparativefirst nine months of 2021 decreased from the comparable 2020 period were also impacted by:

Lessdriven primarily by the impact of less favorable results fromcrude oil market conditions combined with lower realized NGL margins in our Supply and Logistics segment. In addition, our Facilities segment due to less favorable crude oil differentials, lowerwas unfavorably impacted by reduced NGL marginscapacity utilization and market rates as well as the unfavorable impact of the mark-to-market of certain derivative instruments, resulting from losses recognized in the 2020 period compared to gains in the 2019 period,asset sales. These unfavorable results were partially offset by the favorable impact of contango market conditions during the second and third quarters of 2020;

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Less favorable results from our Transportation segment driven by lower volumesresults that benefited from shut-insthe collection of crude oil production, reduced drilling and completion activity and compressed regional basis differentials, a portion of which are covered bydeficiency payments associated with minimum volume commitments that will be made up or paid for in future periods, and lower pipeline loss allowance revenue in 2020 due to lower prices and volumes, partially offset by lower field operating costs;

Higher depreciation and amortization expense in the 2020 period primarily due to additional depreciation expense associated with the completion of various investment capital projects and by a reduction in the useful lives of certain assets;

Unfavorable foreign currency impacts of $20 million recognized in “Other income/(expense), net” in the 2020 period;

A gain of $21 million recognized in the current period related to the sale of a portion of our interest in Saddlehorn Pipeline Company, LLC in February 2020, compared to a non-cash gain of $269 million recognized in the 2019 period related to a fair value adjustment resulting from the accounting for the contribution of our undivided joint interest in the Capline pipeline system for an equity interest in Capline Pipeline Company LLC; partially offset by

Favorable results from our Facilities segment primarily due to lower field operating costs; and

A decrease in income tax expense primarily due to lower earnings in our Canadian operations, partially offset by the recognition of a deferred tax benefit of approximately $60 million during the second quarter of 2019 as a result of the reduction of the provincial tax rate in Alberta, Canada.costs.

See further discussion of our operating results in the “—Results of Operations—Analysis of Operating Segments” and “—Other Income and Expenses” sections below. 

We invested $785 million in midstream infrastructure projects during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, which primarily related to projects under development in the Permian Basin. Additionally, during the first quarter of 2020, we acquired approximately $310 million of assets, which primarily included a crude oil gathering system located in the Delaware Basin. See the “—Acquisitions and Capital Projects” section below for additional information.

In June 2020, we completed the issuance of $750 million, 3.80% senior notes due September 2030. We used the net proceeds from this offering of $742 million, after deducting the underwriting discount and offering expenses, to repay the principal amounts of our 5.00% senior notes due February 2021 (which were redeemed on November 3, 2020). Prior to such repayment, we used a portion of the proceeds to repay outstanding borrowings under our commercial paper program and credit facilities and for general partnership purposes.

We paid approximately $524 million of cash distributions to our common unitholders during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. We also paid cash distributions of approximately $112 million to our Series A preferred unitholders, and we paid a semi-annual cash distribution of $25 million to our Series B preferred unitholders.

On November 2, 2020, we announced that the board of directors of PAA GP Holdings LLC has approved a $500 million common equity repurchase program (the “Program”) to be utilized as an additional method of returning capital to investors. The Program authorizes the repurchase from time to time of up to $500 million of PAA common units and/or PAGP Class A shares via open market purchases or negotiated transactions conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. Ultimately, the amount, timing and pace of potential repurchase activity will be determined by a number of factors, including market conditions, our financial performance and flexibility, actual and expected Free Cash Flow after distributions, the absolute and relative equity prices of PAA common units and PAGP Class A shares, and the extent to which we are positioned to achieve and maintain our targeted leverage ratio. No time limit has been set for completion of the Program, and the Program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The Program does not obligate us or PAGP to acquire a particular number of PAA common units or PAGP Class A shares. Any PAA common units or PAGP Class A shares that are repurchased will be canceled.

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Acquisitions and Capital Projects
The following table summarizes our expenditures for acquisition capital, investment capital and maintenance capital (in millions):
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 20202019
Acquisition capital$310 $47 
Investment capital (1) (2) (3)
785 988 
Maintenance capital (3)
157 204 
 $1,252 $1,239 

(1)“Investment capital” was previously termed “Expansion capital”. Although what is included in this category has not changed, we consider the term “Investment capital” to be more descriptive.
(2)Contributions to unconsolidated entities related to investment capital projects of such entities are recognized in “Investment capital.” We account for our investments in such entities under the equity method of accounting.
(3)Capital expenditures made to expand the existing operating and/or earnings capacity of our assets are classified as “Investment capital.” Capital expenditures for the replacement and/or refurbishment of partially or fully depreciated assets in order to maintain the operating and/or earnings capacity of our existing assets are classified as “Maintenance capital.”

InvestmentCapital Projects
In April 2020, in response to the current dynamic and uncertain market conditions, we announced our plan to significantly reduce and continue to challenge our capital program. Total investment capital for 2020/2021 is now targeted to be approximately $1.45 billion, or $850 million (37%) lower than the previously targeted $2.3 billion investment capital program, and $1.45 billion (50%) lower when eliminating $600 million of assumed joint venture project financing (net to our share) for the Red Oak project, which was deferred in March 2020. Subsequently, the partners of Red Oak determined that the project would not proceed as previously contemplated. The balance of the investment capital reductions relate to cancellations, cost savings and scope adjustments to other investment capital projects. The following table summarizes our notable projects in progress during 2020 and the estimated cost for the year ending December 31, 2020 (in millions):

Projects2020
Long-haul Pipeline Projects (Non-Permian)$185 
Permian Basin Takeaway Pipeline Projects305 
Complementary Permian Basin Projects210 
Selected Facilities/Downstream Projects125 
Other Projects125 
Total Projected 2020 Investment Capital Expenditures$950 

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Results of Operations
 
The following table sets forth an overview of our consolidated financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP (in millions, except per unit data): 

Three Months Ended
September 30,
VarianceNine Months Ended
September 30,
Variance
 20202019$%20202019$%
Transportation Segment Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$444 $462 $(18)(4)%$1,233 $1,271 $(38)(3)%
Facilities Segment Adjusted EBITDA (1)
176 173 %560 529 31 %
Supply and Logistics Segment Adjusted EBITDA (1)
61 92 (31)(34)%205 571 (366)(64)%
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities(18)(18)— — %(51)(45)(6)(13)%
Selected items impacting comparability - Segment Adjusted EBITDA(163)34 (197)**(352)37 (389)**
Depreciation and amortization(160)(156)(4)(3)%(493)(439)(54)(12)%
Gains/(losses) on asset sales and asset impairments, net(5)(71)%(617)(624)**
Goodwill impairment losses— — — N/A(2,515)— (2,515)N/A
Gain on/(impairment of) investments in unconsolidated entities, net(91)(95)**(182)271 (453)(167)%
Interest expense, net(113)(108)(5)(5)%(329)(311)(18)(6)%
Other income/(expense), net— — %(7)23 (30)(130)%
Income tax (expense)/benefit(41)44 107 %(7)(42)35 83 %
Net income/(loss)146 454 (308)(68)%(2,555)1,872 (4,427)(236)%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(3)(5)40 %(7)(7)— — %
Net income/(loss) attributable to PAA$143 $449 $(306)(68)%$(2,562)$1,865 $(4,427)(237)%
Basic net income/(loss) per common unit$0.13 $0.55 $(0.42)**$(3.72)$2.35 $(6.07)**
Diluted net income/(loss) per common unit$0.13 $0.55 $(0.42)**$(3.72)$2.28 $(6.00)**
Basic weighted average common units outstanding728 728 — **728 727 **
Diluted weighted average common units outstanding728 800 (72)**728 800 (72)**

Three Months Ended
September 30,
VarianceNine Months Ended
September 30,
Variance
 20212020$%20212020$%
Transportation Segment Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$427 $444 $(17)(4)%$1,248 $1,233 $15 %
Facilities Segment Adjusted EBITDA (1)
114 176 (62)(35)%425 560 (135)(24)%
Supply and Logistics Segment Adjusted EBITDA (1)
(23)61 (84)(138)%(31)205 (236)(115)%
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities(21)(18)(3)(17)%(109)(51)(58)(114)%
Selected items impacting comparability - Segment Adjusted EBITDA(67)(163)96 **52 (352)404 **
Depreciation and amortization(178)(160)(18)(11)%(551)(493)(58)(12)%
Gains/(losses) on asset sales and asset impairments, net(221)(223)**(592)(617)25 %
Goodwill impairment losses— — — N/A— (2,515)2,515 100 %
Gain on/(impairment of) investments in unconsolidated entities, net— (91)91 100 %— (182)182 100 %
Interest expense, net(106)(113)%(319)(329)10 %
Other income/(expense), net(10)(15)**13 (7)20 **
Income tax (expense)/benefit30 27 **16 (7)23 **
Net income/(loss)(55)146 (201)(138)%152 (2,555)2,707 106 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(4)(3)(1)(33)%(9)(7)(2)(29)%
Net income/(loss) attributable to PAA$(59)$143 $(202)(141)%$143 $(2,562)$2,705 106 %
Basic and diluted net income/(loss) per common unit$(0.15)$0.13 $(0.28)**$(0.01)$(3.72)$3.71 **
Basic and diluted weighted average common units outstanding715 728 (13)**719 728 (9)**
**    Indicates that variance as a percentage is not meaningful.
(1)Segment Adjusted EBITDA is the measure of segment performance that is utilized by our CODM to assess performance and allocate resources among our operating segments. This measure is adjusted for certain items, including those that our CODM believes impact comparability of results across periods. See Note 1311 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion of such adjustments.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
 
To supplement our financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, management uses additional measures known as “non-GAAP financial measures” in its evaluation of past performance and prospects for the future and to assess the amount of cash that is available for distributions, debt repayments, common equity repurchases and other general partnership purposes.

The primary additional measures used by management are earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including our proportionate share of depreciation and amortization, including write-downs related to cancelled projects, of unconsolidated entities), gains and losses on asset sales and asset impairments, goodwill impairment losses and gains on and impairments of investments in unconsolidated entities, adjusted for certain selected items impacting comparability (“Adjusted EBITDA”), Implied distributable cash flow (“DCF”), Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Afterafter Distributions.
 
Our definition and calculation of certain non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures of other companies. Adjusted EBITDA and Implied DCF are reconciled to Net Income/(Loss), and Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Afterafter Distributions are reconciled to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, the most directly comparable measures as reported in accordance with GAAP, and should be viewed in addition to, and not in lieu of, our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Liquidity Measures” for additional information regarding Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow after Distributions.

Performance Measures

Management believes that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Implied DCF provides useful information to investors regarding our performance and results of operations because these measures, when used to supplement related GAAP financial measures, (i) provide additional information about our core operating performance and ability to fund distributions to our unitholders through cash generated by our operations, (ii) provide investors with the same financial analytical framework upon which management bases financial, operational, compensation and planning/budgeting decisions and (iii) present measures that investors, rating agencies and debt holders have indicated are useful in assessing us and our results of operations. These non-GAAP measures may exclude, for example, (i) charges for obligations that are expected to be settled with the issuance of equity instruments, (ii) gains orand losses on derivative instruments that are related to underlying activities in another period (or the reversal of such adjustments from a prior period), gains and losses on derivatives that are related to investing activities (such as the purchase of linefill) and inventory valuation adjustments, as applicable, (iii) long-term inventory costing adjustments, (iv) items that are not indicative of our core operating results and business outlook and/or (v) other items that we believe should be excluded in understanding our core operating performance. These measures may further be adjusted to include amounts related to deficiencies associated with minimum volume commitments whereby we have billed the counterparties for their deficiency obligation and such amounts are recognized as deferred revenue in “Other current liabilities” in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Such amounts are presented net of applicable amounts subsequently recognized into revenue. We have defined all such items as “selected items impacting comparability.” We do not necessarily consider all of our selected items impacting comparability to be non-recurring, infrequent or unusual, but we believe that an understanding of these selected items impacting comparability is material to the evaluation of our operating results and prospects.

Although we present selected items impacting comparability that management considers in evaluating our performance, you should also be aware that the items presented do not represent all items that affect comparability between the periods presented. Variations in our operating results are also caused by changes in volumes, prices, exchange rates, mechanical interruptions, acquisitions, divestitures, investment capital projects and numerous other factors as discussed, as applicable, in “Analysis“—Analysis of Operating Segments.”









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The following tables set forth the reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial performance measures Adjusted EBITDA and Implied DCF from Net Income/(Loss) (in millions): 

Three Months Ended
September 30,
VarianceNine Months Ended
September 30,
Variance
Three Months Ended
September 30,
VarianceNine Months Ended
September 30,
Variance 20212020$%20212020$%
20202019$%20202019$%
Net income/(loss)Net income/(loss)$146 $454 $(308)(68)%$(2,555)$1,872 $(4,427)(236)%Net income/(loss)$(55)$146 $(201)(138)%$152 $(2,555)$2,707 106 %
Add/(Subtract):    
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net113 108 %329 311 18 %Interest expense, net106 113 (7)(6)%319 329 (10)(3)%
Income tax expense/(benefit)Income tax expense/(benefit)(3)41 (44)(107)%42 (35)(83)%Income tax expense/(benefit)(30)(3)(27)**(16)(23)**
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization160 156 %493 439 54 12 %Depreciation and amortization178 160 18 11 %551 493 58 12 %
(Gains)/losses on asset sales and asset impairments, net(Gains)/losses on asset sales and asset impairments, net(2)(7)71 %617 (7)624 **(Gains)/losses on asset sales and asset impairments, net221 (2)223 **592 617 (25)(4)%
Goodwill impairment lossesGoodwill impairment losses— — — N/A2,515 — 2,515 N/AGoodwill impairment losses— — — N/A— 2,515 (2,515)(100)%
(Gain on)/impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities, net(Gain on)/impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities, net91 (4)95 **182 (271)453 167 %(Gain on)/impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities, net— 91 (91)(100)%— 182 (182)(100)%
Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities (1)
Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities (1)
18 18 — — %51 45 13 %
Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities (1)
21 18 17 %109 51 58 114 %
Selected Items Impacting Comparability:Selected Items Impacting Comparability:    Selected Items Impacting Comparability:    
(Gains)/losses from derivative activities, net of inventory valuation adjustments (2)
88 (29)117 **210 (60)270 **
(Gains)/losses from derivative activities and inventory valuation adjustments(Gains)/losses from derivative activities and inventory valuation adjustments13 88 (75)**(23)210 (233)**
Long-term inventory costing adjustments (3)
Long-term inventory costing adjustments (3)
(1)**66 63 **
Long-term inventory costing adjustments (3)
(13)(15)**(81)66 (147)**
Deficiencies under minimum volume commitments, net (4)
Deficiencies under minimum volume commitments, net (4)
64 (4)68 **69 (10)79 **
Deficiencies under minimum volume commitments, net (4)
56 64 (8)**31 69 (38)**
Equity-indexed compensation expense (5)
Equity-indexed compensation expense (5)
— **13 13 — **
Equity-indexed compensation expense (5)
**14 13 **
Net (gain)/loss on foreign currency revaluation (6)
Net (gain)/loss on foreign currency revaluation (6)
(5)**(9)(16)**
Net (gain)/loss on foreign currency revaluation (6)
(1)**(9)11 **
Line 901 incident (7)
— — — **— 10 (10)**
Significant acquisition-related expenses (8)
— — — **— **
Significant transaction-related expensesSignificant transaction-related expenses— ****
Selected Items Impacting Comparability - Segment Adjusted EBITDA(2)Selected Items Impacting Comparability - Segment Adjusted EBITDA(2)163 (34)197 **352 (37)389 **Selected Items Impacting Comparability - Segment Adjusted EBITDA(2)67 163 (96)**(52)352 (404)**
(Gains)/losses from derivative activities (2)(3)
(Gains)/losses from derivative activities (2)(3)
10 (1)11 **(7)(16)**
(Gains)/losses from derivative activities (2)(3)
(4)10 (14)**(13)(7)(6)**
Net (gain)/loss on foreign currency revaluation (6)(4)
Net (gain)/loss on foreign currency revaluation (6)(4)
(14)— (14)**20 (1)21 **
Net (gain)/loss on foreign currency revaluation (6)(4)
15 (14)29 **20 (19)**
Net gain on early repayment of senior notes (9)(5)
Net gain on early repayment of senior notes (9)(5)
— — — **(3)— (3)**
Net gain on early repayment of senior notes (9)(5)
— — — **— (3)**
Selected Items Impacting Comparability - Adjusted
EBITDA (10)
159 (35)194 **362 (54)416 **
Adjusted EBITDA (10)
$682 $731 $(49)(7)%$2,001 $2,377 $(376)(16)%
Selected Items Impacting Comparability - Adjusted EBITDA (6)
Selected Items Impacting Comparability - Adjusted EBITDA (6)
78 159 (81)**(64)362 (426)**
Adjusted EBITDA (6)
Adjusted EBITDA (6)
$519 $682 $(163)(24)%$1,643 $2,001 $(358)(18)%
Interest expense, net of certain non-cash items (7)
Interest expense, net of certain non-cash items (7)
(99)(107)%(301)(313)12 %
Maintenance capital (8)
Maintenance capital (8)
(43)(53)10 19 %(116)(157)41 26 %
Current income tax expenseCurrent income tax expense(8)(17)53 %(11)(39)28 72 %
Distributions from unconsolidated entities in excess of/(less than) adjusted equity earnings (9)
Distributions from unconsolidated entities in excess of/(less than) adjusted equity earnings (9)
(1)10 **11 **
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (10)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (10)
(4)(2)(2)(100)%(10)(6)(4)(67)%
Implied DCFImplied DCF$374 $502 $(128)(25)%$1,216 $1,493 $(277)(19)%
Preferred unit distributions (10)
Preferred unit distributions (10)
(37)(37)— — %(137)(137)— — %
Implied DCF Available to Common UnitholdersImplied DCF Available to Common Unitholders$337 $465 $(128)(28)%$1,079 $1,356 $(277)(20)%
Common unit cash distributions (10)
Common unit cash distributions (10)
(129)(131)(389)(524)
Implied DCF Excess (11)
Implied DCF Excess (11)
$208 $334 $690 $832 
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
VarianceNine Months Ended
September 30,
Variance
 20202019$%20202019$%
Adjusted EBITDA (10)
$682 $731 $(49)(7)%$2,001 $2,377 $(376)(16)%
Interest expense, net of certain non-cash items (11)
(107)(104)(3)(3)%(313)(298)(15)(5)%
Maintenance capital (12)
(53)(85)32 38 %(157)(204)47 23 %
Current income tax expense(17)(19)11 %(39)(72)33 46 %
Distributions from unconsolidated entities in excess of/(less than) adjusted equity earnings (13)
(1)(13)12 **(12)19 **
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (14)
(2)(4)50 (6)(4)(2)(50)
Implied DCF$502 $506 $(4)(1)%$1,493 $1,787 $(294)(16)%
Preferred unit distributions (15)
(37)(37)— — %(137)(137)— — %
Implied DCF Available to Common Unitholders$465 $469 $(4)(1)%$1,356 $1,650 $(294)(18)%
Common unit cash distributions (14)
(131)(262)(524)(741)
Implied DCF Excess (16)
$334 $207 $832 $909 

**    Indicates that variance as a percentage is not meaningful.
(1)Over the past several years, we have increased our participation in strategic pipeline joint ventures accounted for under the equity method of accounting. We exclude our proportionate share of the depreciation and amortization expense (including write-downs related to cancelled projects) of such unconsolidated entities when reviewing Adjusted EBITDA, similar to our consolidated assets.
(2)We use derivative instruments for risk management purposes, and our related processes include specific identificationFor a more detailed discussion of hedging instrumentsthese selected items impacting comparability, see the footnotes to an underlying hedged transaction. Although we identify an underlying transaction for each derivative instrument we enter into, there may not be an accounting hedge relationship between the instrument and the underlying transaction. In the course of evaluating our results of operations, we identify the earnings that were recognized during the period related to derivative instruments for which the identified underlying transaction does not occurSegment Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation table in the current period and exclude the related gains and losses in determining Adjusted EBITDA. In addition, we exclude gains and losses on derivatives that are related to investing activities, such as the purchase of linefill. We also exclude the impact of corresponding inventory valuation adjustments, as applicable. See Note 1011 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a comprehensive discussion regarding our derivatives and risk management activities.Statements.
(3)We carry crude oilThe Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option of our Series A preferred units is accounted for as an embedded derivative and NGL inventory that is comprised of minimum working inventory requirements in third-party assets and other working inventory that is needed for our commercial operations. We consider this inventory necessary to conduct our operations and we intend to carry this inventory for the foreseeable future. Therefore, we classify this inventory as long-term on our balance sheet and do not hedge the inventory with derivative instruments (similar to linefillrecorded at fair value in our own assets). We treat the impact of changes in the average cost of the long-term inventory (that result from fluctuations in market prices)Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The associated gains and write-downs of such inventory that result from price declineslosses are not integral to our results and were thus classified as a selected item impacting comparability. See Note 58 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV of our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional inventory disclosures. information regarding the Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option.
(4)We have certain agreements that require counterparties to deliver, transport or throughput a minimum volume over an agreed upon period. Substantially all of such agreements were entered into with counterparties to economically support the return on our capital expenditure necessary to construct the related asset. Some of these agreements include make-up rights if the minimum volume is not met. We record a receivable from the counterparty in the period that services are provided or when the transaction occurs, including amounts for deficiency obligations from counterparties associated with minimum volume commitments. If a counterparty has a make-up right associated with a deficiency, we defer the revenue attributable to the counterparty’s make-up right and subsequently recognize the revenue at the earlier of when the deficiency volume is delivered or shipped, when the make-up right expires or when it is determined that the counterparty’s ability to utilize the make-up right is remote. We include the impact of amounts billed to counterparties for their deficiency obligation, net of applicable amounts subsequently recognized into revenue, as a
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selected item impacting comparability. We believe the inclusion of the contractually committed revenues associated with that period is meaningful to investors as the related asset has been constructed, is standing ready to provide the committed service and the fixed operating costs are included in the current period results.
(5)Our total equity-indexed compensation expense includes expense associated with awards that will or may be settled in units and awards that will or may be settled in cash. The awards that will or may be settled in units are included in our diluted net income per unit calculation when the applicable performance criteria have been met. We consider the compensation expense associated with these awards as a selected item impacting comparability as the dilutive impact of the outstanding awards is included in our diluted net income per unit calculation, as applicable, and the majority of the awards are expected to be settled in units. The portion of compensation expense associated with awards that are certain to be settled in cash is not considered a selected item impacting comparability. See Note 18 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV of our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a comprehensive discussion regarding our equity-indexed compensation plans. 
(6)During the periods presented, there were fluctuations in the value of CAD to USD, resulting in the realization of foreign exchange gains and losses on the settlement of foreign currency transactions as well as the revaluation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency. TheseThe associated gains and losses are not integral to our core operating performanceresults and were thus classified as a selected item impacting comparability. See Note 10to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion regarding our currency exchange rate risk hedging activities.
(7)Includes costs recognized during the period related to the Line 901 incident that occurred in May 2015, net of amounts we believe are probable of recovery from insurance. See Note 12 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the Line 901 incident.
(8)Includes acquisition-related expenses associated with the Felix Midstream acquisition in February 2020. See Note 14 for additional information.
(9)(5)Includes net gains recognized in connection with the repurchase of our outstanding senior notes on the open market. See Note 8 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(10)(6)Other income/(expense), net per our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, adjusted for selected items impacting comparability (“Adjusted Other income/(expense), net”) is included in Adjusted EBITDA and excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA.
(11)(7)Excludes certain non-cash items impacting interest expense such as amortization of debt issuance costs and terminated interest rate swaps. 
(12)(8)Maintenance capital expenditures are defined as capital expenditures for the replacement and/or refurbishment of partially or fully depreciated assets in order to maintain the operating and/or earnings capacity of our existing assets.
(13)(9)Comprised of cash distributions received from unconsolidated entities less equity earnings in unconsolidated entities (adjusted for our proportionate share of depreciation and amortization)amortization, including write-downs related to cancelled projects, and selected items impacting comparability of unconsolidated entities)
(14)(10)Cash distributions paid during the period presented.
(15)Cash distributions paid to our preferred unitholders during the period presented. The current $0.5250 quarterly ($2.10 annualized) per unit distribution requirement of our Series A preferred units was paid-in-kind for each quarterly distribution from their issuance through February 2018. Distributions on our Series A preferred units have been paid in cash since the May 2018 quarterly distribution. The current $61.25 per unit annual distribution requirement of our Series B preferred units is payable in cash semi-annually in arrears on May 15 and November 15. See Note 12 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV of our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding our preferred units.
(16)(11)Excess DCF is retained to establish reserves for future distributions, capital expenditures and other partnership purposes.
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Liquidity Measures

Management also uses the non-GAAP financial measures Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow After Distributions to assess the amount of cash that is available for distributions, debt repayments and other general partnership purposes. Free Cash Flow is defined as Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, less Net Cash Used in Investing Activities, which primarily includes acquisition, investment and maintenance capital expenditures, investments in unconsolidated entities and the impact from the purchase and sale of linefill and base gas, net of proceeds from the sales of assets and further impacted by distributions to, contributions from and proceeds from the sale of noncontrolling interests. Free Cash Flow is further reduced by cash distributions paid to preferred and common unitholders to arrive at Free Cash Flow After Distributions.

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial liquidity measures Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow After Distributions from Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (in millions):

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2020201920202019
Net cash provided by operating activities$282 $314 $1,256 $1,778 
Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow:
Net cash used in investing activities(208)(389)(1,066)(1,367)
Cash contributions from noncontrolling interests— 11 — 
Cash distributions paid to noncontrolling interests (1)
(2)(4)(6)(4)
Sale of noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary— — — 128 
Free cash flow$73 $(79)$195 $535 
Cash distributions (2)
(168)(299)(661)(878)
Free cash flow after distributions$(95)$(378)$(466)$(343)

(1)Cash distributions paid during the period presented.
(2)Cash distributions paid to our preferred and common unitholders during the period presented.

For a discussion of the primary drivers of cash flow from operating activities, see “Liquidity and Capital Resources—Cash Flow from Operating Activities.”

Analysis of Operating Segments
 
We manage our operations through three operating segments: Transportation, Facilities and Supply and Logistics. Our CODM (our Chief Executive Officer) evaluates segment performance based on a variety of measures including Segment Adjusted EBITDA, segment volumes, Segment Adjusted EBITDA per barrel and maintenance capital investment.
    
We define Segment Adjusted EBITDA as revenues and equity earnings in unconsolidated entities less (a) purchases and related costs, (b) field operating costs and (c) segment general and administrative expenses, plus our proportionate share of the depreciation and amortization expense (including write-downs related to cancelled projects) of unconsolidated entities, and further adjusted for certain selected items including (i) the mark-to-market of derivative instruments that are related to underlying activities in another period (or the reversal of such adjustments from a prior period), gains and losses on derivatives that are related to investing activities (such as the purchase of linefill) and inventory valuation adjustments, as applicable, (ii) long-term inventory costing adjustments, (iii) charges for obligations that are expected to be settled with the issuance of equity instruments, (iv) amounts related to deficiencies associated with minimum volume commitments, net of applicable amounts subsequently recognized into revenue and (v) other items that our CODM believes are integral to understanding our core segment operating performance. See Note 1311 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net income/(loss) attributable to PAA.

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Revenues and expenses from our Canadian based subsidiaries, which use CAD as their functional currency, are translated at the prevailing average exchange rates for the month.

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Transportation Segment
 
Our Transportation segment operations generally consist of fee-based activities associated with transporting crude oil and NGL on pipelines, gathering systems and trucks. The Transportation segment generates revenue through a combination of tariffs, pipeline capacity agreements and other transportation fees. Tariffs and other fees on our pipeline systems vary by receipt point and delivery point. The segment results generated by our tariff and other fee-related activities depend on the volumes transported on the pipeline and the level of the tariff and other fees charged, as well as the fixed and variable field costs of operating the pipeline.

The following tables set forth our operating results from our Transportation segment:

Operating Results (1)
Operating Results (1)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
VarianceNine Months Ended
September 30,
Variance
Operating Results (1)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
VarianceNine Months Ended
September 30,
Variance
(in millions, except per barrel data)(in millions, except per barrel data)20202019$%20202019$%(in millions, except per barrel data)20212020$%20212020$%
RevenuesRevenues$494 $597 $(103)(17)%$1,530 $1,712 $(182)(11)%Revenues$529 $494 $35 %$1,568 $1,530 $38 %
Purchases and related costsPurchases and related costs(60)(55)(5)(9)%(184)(155)(29)(19)%Purchases and related costs(75)(60)(15)(25)%(181)(184)%
Field operating costsField operating costs(139)(172)33 19 %(440)(532)92 17 %Field operating costs(149)(139)(10)(7)%(394)(440)46 10 %
Segment general and administrative expenses (2)
Segment general and administrative expenses (2)
(22)(26)15 %(73)(80)%
Segment general and administrative expenses (2)
(25)(22)(3)(14)%(79)(73)(6)(8)%
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entitiesEquity earnings in unconsolidated entities87 102 (15)(15)%276 274 %Equity earnings in unconsolidated entities67 87 (20)(23)%185 276 (91)(33)%
Adjustments (3):
Adjustments: (3)
Adjustments: (3)
Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entitiesDepreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities17 18 (1)(6)%49 45 %Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities20 17 18 %107 49 58 118 %
(Gains)/losses from derivative activities, net of inventory valuation adjustments— (1)**— (1)**
Losses from derivative activities and inventory valuation adjustmentsLosses from derivative activities and inventory valuation adjustments— — — **(1)— (1)**
Deficiencies under minimum volume commitments, netDeficiencies under minimum volume commitments, net64 (4)68 **64 (10)74 **Deficiencies under minimum volume commitments, net56 64 (8)**33 64 (31)**
Equity-indexed compensation expenseEquity-indexed compensation expense— ****Equity-indexed compensation expense— **— **
Line 901 incident— — — **— 10 (10)**
Significant acquisition-related expenses— — — **— **
Significant transaction-related expensesSignificant transaction-related expenses— **(1)**
Segment Adjusted EBITDASegment Adjusted EBITDA$444 $462 $(18)(4)%$1,233 $1,271 $(38)(3)%Segment Adjusted EBITDA$427 $444 $(17)(4)%$1,248 $1,233 $15 %
Maintenance capitalMaintenance capital$34 $42 $(8)(19)%$98 $110 $(12)(11)%Maintenance capital$22 $34 $(12)(35)%$68 $98 $(30)(31)%
Segment Adjusted EBITDA per barrelSegment Adjusted EBITDA per barrel$0.79 $0.71 $0.08 11 %$0.70 $0.69 $0.01 %Segment Adjusted EBITDA per barrel$0.73 $0.79 $(0.06)(8)%$0.75 $0.70 $0.05 %

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Average Daily VolumesThree Months Ended
September 30,
VarianceNine Months Ended
September 30,
Variance
(in thousands of barrels per day) (4)
20202019Volumes%20202019Volumes%
Tariff activities volumes        
Crude oil pipelines (by region):        
Permian Basin (5)
4,200 4,852 (652)(13)%4,507 4,568 (61)(1)%
South Texas / Eagle Ford (5)
370 429 (59)(14)%383 445 (62)(14)%
Central (5)
388 538 (150)(28)%383 524 (141)(27)%
Gulf Coast137 176 (39)(22)%133 160 (27)(17)%
Rocky Mountain (5)
238 284 (46)(16)%251 300 (49)(16)%
Western232 212 20 %217 196 21 11 %
Canada303 316 (13)(4)%291 319 (28)(9)%
Crude oil pipelines5,868 6,807 (939)(14)%6,165 6,512 (347)(5)%
NGL pipelines180 193 (13)(7)%187 195 (8)(4)%
Tariff activities total volumes6,048 7,000 (952)(14)%6,352 6,707 (355)(5)%
Trucking volumes67 81 (14)(17)%75 86 (11)(13)%
Transportation segment total volumes6,115 7,081 (966)(14)%6,427 6,793 (366)(5)%

Average Daily VolumesThree Months Ended
September 30,
VarianceNine Months Ended
September 30,
Variance
(in thousands of barrels per day) (4)
20212020Volumes%20212020Volumes%
Tariff activities volumes        
Crude oil pipelines (by region):        
Permian Basin (5)
4,394 4,200 194 %4,114 4,507 (393)(9)%
South Texas / Eagle Ford (5)
311 370 (59)(16)%315 383 (68)(18)%
Central (5)
483 388 95 24 %441 383 58 15 %
Gulf Coast176 137 39 28 %161 133 28 21 %
Rocky Mountain (5)
344 238 106 45 %320 251 69 27 %
Western224 232 (8)(3)%239 217 22 10 %
Canada230 303 (73)(24)%279 291 (12)(4)%
Crude oil pipelines6,162 5,868 294 %5,869 6,165 (296)(5)%
NGL pipelines165 180 (15)(8)%176 187 (11)(6)%
Tariff activities total volumes6,327 6,048 279 %6,045 6,352 (307)(5)%
Trucking volumes58 67 (9)(13)%62 75 (13)(17)%
Transportation segment total volumes6,385 6,115 270 %6,107 6,427 (320)(5)%
**    Indicates that variance as a percentage is not meaningful.
(1)Revenues and costs and expenses include intersegment amounts. 
(2)Segment general and administrative expenses reflect direct costs attributable to each segment and an allocation of other expenses to the segments. The proportional allocations by segment require judgment by management and are based on the business activities that exist during each period.
(3)Represents adjustments included in the performance measure utilized by our CODM in the evaluation of segment results. See Note 1311 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion of such adjustments.
(4)Average daily volumes are calculated as the total volumes (attributable to our interest) for the period divided by the number of days in the period. 
(5)Region includes volumes (attributable to our interest) from pipelines owned by unconsolidated entities.
 
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The following is a discussion of items impacting Transportation segment operating results for the periods indicated.

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 Revenues, Purchases and Related Costs, Equity Earnings in Unconsolidated Entities and Volumes. The following table presents variances in revenues, purchases and related costs and equity earnings in unconsolidated entities by region:

Favorable/(Unfavorable) Variance
Three Months Ended September 30,
2020-2019
Favorable/(Unfavorable) Variance
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020-2019
Favorable/(Unfavorable) Variance
Three Months Ended September 30,
2021-2020
Favorable/(Unfavorable) Variance
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021-2020
(in millions)(in millions)RevenuesPurchases and
Related Costs
Equity
Earnings
RevenuesPurchases and
Related Costs
Equity
Earnings
(in millions)RevenuesPurchases and
Related Costs
Equity
Earnings
RevenuesPurchases and
Related Costs
Equity
Earnings
Permian Basin regionPermian Basin region$(48)$(16)$$(40)$(50)$53 Permian Basin region$14 $(14)$(16)$21 $(7)$(34)
South Texas / Eagle Ford regionSouth Texas / Eagle Ford region(2)— (10)(6)— (24)South Texas / Eagle Ford region(3)— (2)(10)— (14)
Central regionCentral region(12)(7)(31)— (14)Central region— (23)
Gulf Coast regionGulf Coast region— — — (10)
Rocky Mountain regionRocky Mountain region(2)— (7)(5)— (15)Rocky Mountain region— (3)21 — (10)
Canada region(7)— — (21)— — 
Other regions, trucking and pipeline loss allowance revenue(32)10 — (79)21 
Other regions, NGL pipelines, trucking and pipeline loss allowance revenueOther regions, NGL pipelines, trucking and pipeline loss allowance revenue(1)— (7)— 
Total varianceTotal variance$(103)$(5)$(15)$(182)$(29)$Total variance$35 $(15)$(20)$38 $$(91)
 
Permian Basin region. The decrease in revenues,Revenues, net of purchases and related costs, (“net revenues”) increased by $14 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020 primarily due to the recognition of $64 millionrevenue associated with minimum volume commitments in the first and $90 millionsecond quarters of 2021. Such favorable impacts were partially offset by lower volumes of crude oil produced in the Permian Basin in the first quarter of 2021, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic-related reset to production and compounded by shut-ins from the extreme winter weather event that occurred in February of 2021 (“Winter Storm Uri”).

Equity earnings decreased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively,2021 compared to the same periods in 2019, was2020 primarily due to depreciation expense and transition costs associated with phase one of the Wink to Webster pipeline being placed into service during the first quarter of 2021, long-haul volumes shipped at lower long-haul pipeline movements to Cushingrates and Corpus Christi due to compressed regional basis differentials. Some shippers onour proportionate share of the pipelines to Cushing and Corpus Christi have under-delivered relative to their minimum volume commitments; however,write-off of costs associated with a capital project canceled during the earnings related to these volume shortfalls will not be recognized until future periods when either the shortfall is made up or when the shipper’s make-up rights expire. Such deficiencies are reflected as an “Adjustment” in the table above as discussed further below under “—Adjustments: Deficiencies under minimum volume commitments, net.For the nine-month comparative period, increased volumes from our gathering pipelines, including the gathering system we acquired from Felix Midstream in February 2020, were more than offset by declines on our long-haul pipelines.

The increase in equity earnings over the comparative periods was primarily from our 65% interest in the Cactus II pipeline, which was placed in service in August 2019,second quarter of 2021, partially offset by lower equity earnings from our 30% interest in BridgeTex Pipeline Company, LLC primarily duepower costs related to lower volumes.Winter Storm Uri.

South Texas / Eagle Ford region. Equity earnings from our 50% interest in Eagle Ford Pipeline LLCRevenues and volumes decreased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 compared to the three andsame periods in 2020 due to lower production, including, for the nine-month period, the impact of curtailments from Winter Storm Uri in the first quarter of 2021.

Equity earnings decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 20192021 compared to the same period in 2020 due to a combination of lower joint tariff volumes from theour Permian Basin via our Cactus I pipeline,long-haul system, and to a lesser extent, lower regional receipts.receipts, partially offset by the recognition of previously deferred revenue associated with minimum volume commitments.

Central region. The decrease in revenues, net of purchases and related costs,Revenues increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 compared to the same periods in 2019 was2020 primarily due to lowerhigher volumes on certain of our pipelines in the region, including the Red River pipeline, as a result of (i) voluntary curtailmentsadditional volume commitments beginning in the third quarter of 2020 and shut-ins by oil producersthe second quarter of 2021 and (ii) a significant decreasean expansion placed into service in drilling and completion activity in the Mid-Continent, both factors are due to the low crude oil prices during the current year. In addition, the production declines in this area, like other areas in which we operate, has resulted in an increase in competition for the remaining production in this region.October 2020.

The decrease in equityEquity earnings decreased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 compared to the same periodsperiod in 2019 was2020 primarily due to our proportionate share of Diamond Pipeline’s write-off of costs associated with the impact of refinery downtime on certaincancellation of the demand pull pipelines out of Cushing, Oklahoma, in which we own a 50% interest, as well as voluntary curtailments and shut-ins by oil producers dueproject to the low crude oil pricesconnect Diamond Pipeline to Capline Pipeline (the Byhalia Connection) during the current year.

Rocky Mountain region. Equity earnings decreased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 primarily due to (i) the salesecond quarter of a 10% interest in Saddlehorn in February 2020 and (ii) lower volumes of higher tariff crude oil movements, partially offset by new movements of lower tariff NGL volumes on the pipelines owned by White Cliffs, in which we own a 36% interest.2021.

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CanadaGulf Coast region.Revenues decreasedincreased slightly for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 compared to the three andsame periods in 2020 due to higher movements on a low tariff pipeline.

Equity earnings decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 20192021 compared to the same period in 2020 primarily due to voluntary curtailments and shut-ins by oil producers dueour proportionate share of Capline Pipeline’s write-off of costs associated with the cancellation of the project to the low crude oil pricesconnect Diamond Pipeline to Capline Pipeline (the Byhalia Connection) during the current year.second quarter of 2021.

Other regions, trucking and pipeline loss allowance revenue.Rocky Mountain region. The decrease in other revenues, net of purchases and related costs,Revenues increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 compared to the threesame periods in 2020 primarily due to (i) increased movements on our cross-border pipelines and (ii) a new joint tariff movement to Cushing, Oklahoma.

Equity earnings decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was2021 compared to the same period in 2020 primarily due to lowerthe expiration of higher-tariff volume commitments in the current period on the White Cliffs pipeline, loss allowance revenue in 2020 due to lower prices and volumes. Additionally,partially offset by higher volumes in our Gulf Coast region were impacted by a decrease in throughput due to reduced refinery demandfrom committed shippers on a lower tariff pipeline, which did not result in a significant impact on revenue.the Saddlehorn pipeline.

Adjustments: Deficiencies under minimum volume commitments, net. Many industry infrastructure projects developed and completed over the last several years were underpinned by long-term minimum volume commitment contracts whereby the shipper agreed to either: (i) ship and pay for certain stated volumes or (ii) pay the agreed upon price for a minimum contract quantity. Some of these agreements include make-up rights if the minimum volume is not met. If a counterparty has a make-up right associated with a deficiency, we bill the counterparty and defer the revenue attributable to the counterparty’s make-up right but record an adjustment to reflect such amount associated with the current period activity in Segment Adjusted EBITDA. We subsequently recognize the revenue, and record a corresponding reversal of the adjustment, at the earlier of when the deficiency volume is delivered or shipped, when the make-up right expires or when it is determined that the counterparty’s ability to utilize the make-up right is remote.

For each of the three and nine monthsmonth periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we billed and deferred amounts billed to counterparties exceeded revenue recognized during the period that was previously deferred. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the recognition of previously deferred revenue exceeded amounts billed tofrom counterparties associated with deficiencies under minimum volume commitments. In each of the periods presented, the amount we billed was in excess of the amount we recognized into revenue.

Field Operating Costs. The decrease in field operating costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 compared to the same periodsperiod in 20192020 was primarily due to (i) a decreaselower power costs, including the impact of gains related to hedged power costs resulting from Winter Storm Uri and (ii) streamlining efforts which have resulted in decreases in variable costs including reductions in generator and powermaintenance and chemicals and additives costs. These favorable impacts were partially offset by increased field operating costs for the use of drag reducing agents and corrosion inhibiting chemicalsthree months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2020 due to lower volumes, (ii) reductions in(i) higher compensation costs, including the benefit oflower wage subsidies received by our Canadian subsidiary, and (iii) a decrease of maintenance(ii) an increase in power costs due to higher volumes.

Segment General and integrity management activities,Administrative Expenses. The increase in segment general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the same periods in 2020 was primarily due to interval changes facilitated through risk-based data application, partially offsetincreased information systems costs and reduced wage subsidies received by (iv) higher property taxes due to assets placedour Canadian subsidiary in service in 2020. In addition, the current periods. The nine-month comparative period was favorablyfurther unfavorably impacted by (i) lower equity-basedan increase in equity-indexed compensation costsexpense on liability-classified awards (which are not included as an “Adjustment” in the table above) due to a decreasean increase in our common unit price and (ii) additional estimated costs recognized in the second quarter of 2019 associated with the Line 901 incident (which impact field operating costs but are excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA and thus are reflected as an “Adjustment” in the table above).

Segment General and Administrative Expenses. The decrease in segment general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 was primarily due to lower equity-based compensation costs on liability-classified awards (which are not included as an “Adjustment” in the table above), due to a decrease in our common unit price, and lower compensation costs including the benefit of wage subsidies received by our Canadian subsidiary.price.

Maintenance Capital. Maintenance capital consists of capital expenditures for the replacement and/or refurbishment of partially or fully depreciated assets in order to maintain the operating and/or earnings capacity of our existing assets. The decrease in maintenance capital spending for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 compared to the same periods in 20192020 was primarily due to intervaltiming changes, facilitated through risk-based datathe completion of multi-year reliability improvement programs and application to integrity management activities.of updated regulatory guidance, among other factors.

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Facilities Segment
 
Our Facilities segment operations generally consist of fee-based activities associated with providing storage, terminalling and throughput services primarily for crude oil NGL and natural gas,NGL, as well as NGL fractionation and isomerization services and natural gas and condensate processing services. The Facilities segment generates revenue through a combination of month-to-month and multi-year agreements.
 
The following tables set forth our operating results from our Facilities segment:

Operating Results (1)
Operating Results (1)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
VarianceNine Months Ended
September 30,
Variance
Operating Results (1)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
VarianceNine Months Ended
September 30,
Variance
(in millions, except per barrel data)(in millions, except per barrel data)20202019$%20202019$%(in millions, except per barrel data)20212020$%20212020$%
RevenuesRevenues$271 $291 $(20)(7)%$860 $880 $(20)(2)%Revenues$226 $271 $(45)(17)%$741 $860 $(119)(14)%
Purchases and related costsPurchases and related costs(2)(3)33 %(12)(10)(2)(20)%Purchases and related costs(1)(2)50 %(7)(12)42 %
Field operating costsField operating costs(73)(92)19 21 %(233)(267)34 13 %Field operating costs(86)(73)(13)(18)%(238)(233)(5)(2)%
Segment general and administrative expenses (2)
Segment general and administrative expenses (2)
(18)(21)14 %(63)(62)(1)(2)%
Segment general and administrative expenses (2)
(20)(18)(2)(11)%(60)(63)%
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entitiesEquity earnings in unconsolidated entities— N/A— N/AEquity earnings in unconsolidated entities— — %25 %
Adjustments (3):
Adjustments: (3)
Adjustments: (3)
Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entitiesDepreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities— **— **Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities— **— **
Gains from derivative activities(6)(3)(3)**(5)(15)10 **
(Gains)/losses from derivative activities(Gains)/losses from derivative activities(9)(6)(3)**(19)(5)(14)**
Deficiencies under minimum volume commitments, netDeficiencies under minimum volume commitments, net— — — **— **Deficiencies under minimum volume commitments, net— — — **(2)(7)**
Equity-indexed compensation expenseEquity-indexed compensation expense— **(1)**Equity-indexed compensation expense— ****
Segment Adjusted EBITDASegment Adjusted EBITDA$176 $173 $%$560 $529 $31 %Segment Adjusted EBITDA$114 $176 $(62)(35)%$425 $560 $(135)(24)%
Maintenance capitalMaintenance capital$10 $28 $(18)(64)%$40 $74 $(34)(46)%Maintenance capital$18 $10 $80 %$39 $40 $(1)(3)%
Segment Adjusted EBITDA per barrelSegment Adjusted EBITDA per barrel$0.47 $0.46 $0.01 %$0.50 $0.47 $0.03 %Segment Adjusted EBITDA per barrel$0.35 $0.47 $(0.12)(26)%$0.42 $0.50 $(0.08)(16)%

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
VarianceNine Months Ended
September 30,
Variance
Volumes (4)
20202019Volumes%20202019Volumes%
Liquids storage (average monthly capacity in millions of barrels) (5)
111 110 %110 109 %
Natural gas storage (average monthly working capacity in billions of cubic feet)67 63 %66 63 %
NGL fractionation (average volumes in thousands of barrels per day)110 140 (30)(21)%129 145 (16)(11)%
Facilities segment total volumes (average monthly volumes in millions of barrels) (6)
125 125 — — %125 124 %

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
VarianceNine Months Ended
September 30,
Variance
Volumes (4)
20212020Volumes%20212020Volumes%
Liquids storage (average monthly capacity in millions of barrels) (5)
100 111 (11)(10)%100 110 (10)(9)%
Natural gas storage (average monthly working capacity in billions of cubic feet)23 67 (44)(66)%54 66 (12)(18)%
NGL fractionation (average volumes in thousands of barrels per day)119 110 %130 129 %
Facilities segment total volumes (average monthly volumes in millions of barrels) (6)
108 125 (17)(14)%113 125 (12)(10)%
**    Indicates that variance as a percentage is not meaningful.
(1)Revenues and costs and expenses include intersegment amounts. 
(2)Segment general and administrative expenses reflect direct costs attributable to each segment and an allocation of other expenses to the segments. The proportional allocations by segment require judgment by management and are based on the business activities that exist during each period. 
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(3)Represents adjustments included in the performance measure utilized by our CODM in the evaluation of segment results. See Note 1311 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion of such adjustments.
(4)Average monthly volumes are calculated as total volumes for the period divided by the number of months in the period. 
(5)Includes volumes (attributable to our interest) from facilities owned by unconsolidated entities.
(6)Facilities segment total volumes isare calculated as the sum of: (i) liquids storage capacity; (ii) natural gas storage working capacity divided by 6 to account for the 6:1 mcfMcf of natural gas to crude Btu equivalent ratio and further divided by 1,000 to convert to monthly volumes in millions; and (iii) NGL fractionation volumes multiplied by the number of days in the period and divided by the number of months in the period.

The following is a discussion of items impacting Facilities segment operating results.
 
Revenues, Purchases and Related Costs and Volumes. Variances in net revenues and average monthly volumes were primarily driven by the following:

Crude Oil Storage.NGL Operations. Revenues from our crude oil storageNGL operations increaseddecreased by $13 million and $28$70 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to three and nine months ended September 30, 2019,2021, respectively, primarily due to (i) the addition of an aggregate of 3.1 million barrels of storage capacity at our Cushing, St. James and Midland terminals, (ii) increased activity at our Cushing and Midland terminals and (iii) increased spot activity at certain of our West Coast terminals.

The increase in equity earnings over the comparative periods was from our 50% interest in Eagle Ford Terminals, which owns a crude oil storage facility in Corpus Christi that was placed in service in September of 2019.

Rail Terminals. Revenues from our rail terminals decreased by $13 million and $29 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, primarily due to decreased activity at certain of our rail terminals as a result of lower volumes due to voluntary shut-ins and curtailments, as well as less favorable market conditions.

NGL Operations. Revenues from our NGL operations decreased by $18 million and $12 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019, respectively,2020 primarily due to the salereduced intersegment facility fees to reflect lower utilization and market rates at certain of certainour NGL terminals in the fourth quarter of 2019facilities (which had an offsetting favorable impact on our Supply and the second quarter of 2020 and net unfavorable foreign exchange impacts of approximately $1 million and $7 million, respectively.Logistics segment). The three and nine monthnine-month comparative periods wereperiod was further unfavorably impacted by lower revenues(i) a benefit in the 2020 comparative period from our NGL processing facilities. The decrease in revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was partially offset by the favorable impact of the receipt of a deficiency payment of approximately $20 million upon the expiration of a multi-year contract.contract and (ii) the sale of certain NGL terminals in the second quarter of 2020. Such unfavorable impacts were partially offset for the three- and nine-month comparative periods by more favorable foreign exchange impacts in 2021 of approximately $6 million and $25 million, respectively, and, for the nine-month comparative period, gains at certain of our fractionation facilities in the first quarter of 2021.

Crude Oil Operations. Revenues from our crude oil storage operations decreased by $8 million and $39 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2020 primarily due to the sale of our Los Angeles Basin terminals in October of 2020, partially offset by increased capacity and activity at certain of our Mid-Continent area terminals. In addition, revenues from our crude oil rail operations decreased by $4 million and $11 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2020 due to decreased movements and expiration of contracts.

Natural Gas and Condensate Processing.Storage. Revenues, netNet revenues decreased by $18 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2020 due to the sale of purchases and related costs, from our natural gas and condensate processing operations decreased by $9 millionstorage facilities in August 2021. The impact on net revenues of the sale of these facilities was nearly entirely offset for the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 compared to the same period in 20192020 primarily due to increased margins from hub activities in the unfavorable impactfirst quarter of a $5 million payment2021 related to resolve a contractual dispute as well as a decrease in condensate processing volumes and rates.Winter Storm Uri.

Field Operating Costs. The decreaseincrease in field operating costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 compared to the same periods in 20192020 was primarily due to (i) higher compensation costs, including lower integrity managementwage subsidies received by our Canadian subsidiary in the 2021 periods, (ii) costs associated with a fire at our Fort Saskatchewan facility, and maintenance activities(iii) higher power costs due to interval changes facilitated through risk-based data application, (ii)increased volumes at our NGL fractionation plants. These unfavorable impacts were partially offset for the (i) three and nine months due to the sale of our Los Angeles Basin terminals in October 2020 and natural gas storage facilities in August 2021 and reduced activity at our rail terminals and (iii) reductions in compensation costs including(ii) nine months due to the benefitsale of wage subsidies received by our Canadian subsidiary. In addition, the three-month comparative period was favorably impacted by mark-to-market gainscertain NGL terminals in the current period on fuel hedges (which impacts field operating costs but are excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA and thus are reflected as an “Adjustment” in the table above), and the nine-month comparative period was favorably impacted by lower insurance claims costs.second quarter of 2020.

Segment General and Administrative Expenses. Maintenance Capital.The decreaseincrease in segment general and administrative expensesmaintenance capital spending for the three months ended September 30, 20202021 compared to the same period in 20192020 was primarily driven by lower compensation costs including the benefitdue to timing of wage subsidies received by our Canadian subsidiary.certain projects across multiple facilities.

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Maintenance Capital. The decrease in maintenance capital spending for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 was primarily due to interval changes facilitated through risk-based data application to integrity management activities.

Supply and Logistics Segment
 
Revenues from our Supply and Logistics segment activities reflect the sale of gathered and bulk-purchased crude oil, as well as sales of NGL volumes. Generally, our segment results are impacted by (i) increases or decreases in our Supply and Logistics segment volumes (which consist of lease gathering crude oil purchases volumes and NGL sales volumes), (ii) the overall strength, weakness and volatility of market conditions, including regional differentials, (iii) the relationship between NGL prices and (iii)natural gas prices and (iv) the effects of competition on our lease gathering and NGL margins. In addition, the execution of our risk management strategies in conjunction with our assets can provide upside in certain markets.

The following tables set forth our operating results from our Supply and Logistics segment:

Operating Results (1)
Operating Results (1)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
VarianceNine Months Ended
September 30,
Variance
Operating Results (1)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
VarianceNine Months Ended
September 30,
Variance
(in millions, except per barrel data)(in millions, except per barrel data)20202019$%20202019$%(in millions, except per barrel data)20212020$%20212020$%
RevenuesRevenues$5,537 $7,542 $(2,005)(27)%$16,371 $23,480 $(7,109)(30)%Revenues$10,515 $5,537 $4,978 90 %$28,222 $16,371 $11,851 72 %
Purchases and related costsPurchases and related costs(5,510)(7,337)1,827 25 %(16,227)(22,599)6,372 28 %Purchases and related costs(10,488)(5,510)(4,978)(90)%(27,985)(16,227)(11,758)(72)%
Field operating costsField operating costs(46)(56)10 18 %(149)(195)46 24 %Field operating costs(43)(46)%(126)(149)23 15 %
Segment general and administrative expenses (2)
Segment general and administrative expenses (2)
(21)(27)22 %(65)(83)18 22 %
Segment general and administrative expenses (2)
(22)(21)(1)(5)%(66)(65)(1)(2)%
Adjustments (3):
(Gains)/losses from derivative activities, net of inventory valuation adjustments94 (25)119 **215 (46)261 **
Adjustments: (3)
Adjustments: (3)
(Gains)/losses from derivative activities and inventory valuation adjustments(Gains)/losses from derivative activities and inventory valuation adjustments22 94 (72)**(3)215 (218)**
Long-term inventory costing adjustmentsLong-term inventory costing adjustments(1)**66 63 **Long-term inventory costing adjustments(13)(15)**(81)66 (147)**
Equity-indexed compensation expenseEquity-indexed compensation expense— **(1)**Equity-indexed compensation expense**— **
Net (gain)/loss on foreign currency revaluationNet (gain)/loss on foreign currency revaluation(5)**(9)(16)**Net (gain)/loss on foreign currency revaluation(1)**(9)11 **
Significant transaction-related expensesSignificant transaction-related expenses— **— **
Segment Adjusted EBITDASegment Adjusted EBITDA$61 $92 $(31)(34)%$205 $571 $(366)(64)%Segment Adjusted EBITDA$(23)$61 $(84)(138)%$(31)$205 $(236)(115)%
Maintenance capitalMaintenance capital$$15 $(6)(40)%$19 $20 $(1)(5)%Maintenance capital$$$(6)(67)%$$19 $(10)(53)%
Segment Adjusted EBITDA per barrelSegment Adjusted EBITDA per barrel$0.54 $0.79 $(0.25)(32)%$0.57 $1.57 $(1.00)(64)%Segment Adjusted EBITDA per barrel$(0.17)$0.54 $(0.71)(131)%$(0.08)$0.57 $(0.65)(114)%

Average Daily Volumes (4)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
VarianceNine Months Ended
September 30,
Variance
(in thousands of barrels per day)20202019Volumes%20202019Volumes%
Crude oil lease gathering purchases1,147 1,146 — %1,181 1,126 55 %
NGL sales83 124 (41)(33)%132 202 (70)(35)%
Supply and Logistics segment total volumes1,230 1,270 (40)(3)%1,313 1,328 (15)(1)%

Average Daily Volumes (4)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
VarianceNine Months Ended
September 30,
Variance
(in thousands of barrels per day)20212020Volumes%20212020Volumes%
Crude oil lease gathering purchases1,372 1,147 225 20 %1,300 1,181 119 10 %
NGL sales87 83 %139 132 %
Supply and Logistics segment total volumes1,459 1,230 229 19 %1,439 1,313 126 10 %
**    Indicates that variance as a percentage is not meaningful.
(1)Revenues and costs include intersegment amounts. 
(2)Segment general and administrative expenses reflect direct costs attributable to each segment and an allocation of other expenses to the segments. The proportional allocations by segment require judgment by management and are based on the business activities that exist during each period.
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The following table presents the range of the NYMEX WTI benchmark price of crude oil (in dollars per barrel):

NYMEX WTI
Crude Oil Price
NYMEX WTI
Crude Oil Price
LowHigh LowHigh
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Three Months Ended September 30, 2021$62 $75 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2020$37 $43 Three Months Ended September 30, 2020$37 $43 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019$52 $62 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021$48 $75 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020$(38)$63 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020$(38)$63 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019$46 $66 

Our crude oil and NGL supply, logistics and distribution operations are not directly affected by the absolute level of prices. Because the commodities that we buy and sell are generally indexed to the same pricing indices for both sales and purchases, revenues and costs related to purchases will fluctuate with market prices. However, the margins related to those sales and purchases will not necessarily have a corresponding increase or decrease. Additionally, net revenues are impacted by net gains and losses from certain derivative activities during the periods.and inventory valuation and costing adjustments.
 
Our NGL operations are sensitive to weather-related demand, particularly during the approximate five-month peak heating season of November through March, and temperature differences from period-to-period may have a significant effect on NGL demand and thus our financial performance.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA and Volumes. The following summarizes the significant items impacting our Supply and Logistics Segment Adjusted EBITDA:

Crude Oil Operations. Revenues, net of purchases and related costs, (“net revenues”)Net revenues from our crude oil operations decreasedwere lower for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, primarilysame periods in 2020 due to a combinationthe impact of (i) lessmore favorable market conditions (ii) the impact of lower volumes in higher margin areas, partially offset by volume increases in lower margin areas, and (iii) the impact of weighted average inventory costing resulting in lower margins during the period (which will result in higher margins in subsequent periods), partially offset by the favorable impact of2020, primarily on contango market conditions during the second and third quarters of 2020.margins.

NGL Operations. Net revenues from our NGL operations decreasedwere higher for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, primarilysame periods in 2020 due to weaker(i) a decrease in intersegment fees in 2021 to reflect lower utilization and market rates (which had an offsetting unfavorable impact on our Facilities and Transportation segments) and (ii) higher realized margins associated with NGL processing and fractionation spreads, lower border flows through our straddle plants and the decision to decrease shoulder month sales volumes and increase winter month sales volumes, as well as the absence of the favorable impact from certain non-recurring items recordedactivities in the secondthird quarter of 2019.2021.
 
Impact from Certain Derivative Activities Net ofand Inventory Valuation Adjustments. The impact from certain derivative activities on our net revenues includes mark-to-market and other gains and losses resulting from certain derivative instruments that are related to underlying activities in another period (or the reversal of mark-to-market gains and losses from a prior period), gains and losses on derivatives that are related to investing activities (such as the purchase of linefill) and inventory valuation adjustments, as applicable. See Note 108 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a comprehensive discussion regarding our derivatives and risk management activities. These gains and losses impact our net revenues but are excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA and thus are reflected as an “Adjustment” in the table above.

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Long-Term Inventory Costing Adjustments. Our net revenues are impacted by changes in the weighted average cost of our crude oil and NGL inventory pools that result from price movements during the periods. These costing adjustments related to long-term inventory necessary to meet our minimum inventory requirements in third-party assets and other working inventory that was needed for our commercial operations. We consider this inventory necessary to conduct our operations and we intend to carry this inventory for the foreseeable future. These costing adjustments impact our net revenues but are excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA and thus are reflected as an “Adjustment” in the table above.
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Foreign Exchange Impacts. Our net revenues are impacted by fluctuations in the value of CAD to USD, which resultresulting in the realization of foreign exchange gains and losses on the settlement of foreign currency transactions as well as the revaluation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency.currency within our Canadian operations. These non-cash gains and losses impact our net revenues but are excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA and thus are reflected as an “Adjustment” in the table above.

Field Operating Costs. The decrease in field operating costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 was primarily driven by a decrease in long-haul third-party trucking costs and a decrease in company personnel and truck costs as additional pipeline capacity came into service after the first half of 2019.

Segment General and Administrative Expenses. The decrease in segment general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 was primarily driven by lower compensation costs including the benefit of wage subsidies received by our Canadian subsidiary and decreased travel and entertainment costs. The nine-month comparative period was further favorably impacted by a decrease in equity-based compensation costs on liability-classified awards (which are not included as an “Adjustment” in the table above) due to a decrease in our common unit price.

Maintenance Capital. The decrease in maintenance capital spending for the three months ended September 30, 20202021 compared to the same period in 20192020 was primarily driven by lower trucking costs due to more supply connected to pipelines resulting in lower tractor trailer lease buyouts.trucking activity in the 2021 period.

Other Income and Expenses
 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
DepreciationThe increase in depreciation and amortization expense increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019same periods in 2020 was largely driven by additional depreciation expense associated with acquired assets and the completion of various investment capital projects. In addition, the increase for the nine-month comparative period was also impacted by a reduction in the useful lives of certain assets. See Note 2 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Gains/Losses(Losses) on Asset Sales and Asset Impairments, Net

The net losses on asset sales and asset impairments for 2021 primarily include (i) an approximate $220 million non-cash impairment charge recognized in the third quarter related to the write-down of certain crude oil storage terminal assets as a result of decreased demand for our services due to changing market conditions, (ii) an approximate $475 million non-cash impairment charge related to the write-down of our Pine Prairie and Southern Pines natural gas storage facilities upon classification as held for sale during the second quarter, which were sold on August 2, 2021, and (iii) a gain of $106 million recognized in the second quarter related to the Asset Exchange transaction. See Note 12 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. The net loss on asset sales and asset impairments for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was largely driven by (i) non-cash impairment losses of approximately $446 million recognized in the first quarter related to the write-down of certain pipeline and other long-lived assets due to the current macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions including the collapse of oil prices driven by both the decrease in demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and excess supply, as well as changing market conditions and expected lower crude oil production in certain regions, and (ii) approximately $167 million of impairment losses recognized on assets upon classification as held for sale. See Note 14 for additional information regarding these asset impairments.sale during the first quarter, which were subsequently sold.

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Goodwill Impairment Losses

During the first quarter of 2020, we recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $2.5$2.515 billion, representing the entire balance of goodwill. See Note 6 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Gain on/(Impairment of) Investments in Unconsolidated Entities, Net
 
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we recognized losses of $91 million and $202 million, respectively, related to the write-down of certain of our investments in unconsolidated entities. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we recognized a gain of $21 million related to our sale of a 10% interest in Saddlehorn Pipeline Company, LLC. See Note 7 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we recognized a non-cash gain of $269 million related to a fair value adjustment resulting from the accounting for the contribution of our undivided joint interest in the Capline pipeline system for an equity interest in Capline Pipeline Company LLC.

Interest Expense

The increasedecrease in interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 20192020 was primarily due to a higherlower weighted average debt balance and lower average rates during the 2020 period, partially offset by lower weighted average rates. In addition, the nine-month comparative period was further unfavorably impacted by lower capitalized interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 driven by fewer capital projects under construction.2021 periods.

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Other Income/(Expense), Net
 
The following table summarizes the components impacting Other income/(expense),expense, net (in millions):

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2020201920202019
Gain/(loss) related to mark-to-market adjustment of our Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option (1)
$(10)$$$16 
Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency revaluation (2)
14 — (20)
Other
$$$(7)$23 

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2021202020212020
Gain/(loss) related to mark-to-market adjustment of our Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option (1)
$$(10)$13 $
Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency revaluation (2)
(15)14 (1)(20)
Other
$(10)$$13 $(7)
(1)See Note 108 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(2)The activity during 2020the periods presented was primarily related to the impact from the change in the United States dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rate on the portion of our intercompany net investment that is not long-term in nature.

Income Tax (Expense)/Benefit

The decrease innet favorable income tax expensevariance for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 20192020 was primarily due to lower earnings in our Canadian operations. The decrease in income tax expense for the nine-month comparative period was partially offset by the recognition of a deferred tax benefit of approximately $60 million during the second quarter of 2019 as a result of the reduction of the provincial tax rate in Alberta, Canada.activity within our Canadian operations.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
General
 
Our primary sources of liquidity are (i) cash flow from operating activities and (ii) borrowings under our credit facilities or commercial paper program. In addition, we may supplement these primary sources of liquidity with proceeds from our divestiture program and (iii)in the past we have utilized funds received from sales of equity and debt securities. In addition, we may supplement these sources of liquidity with proceeds from our divestiture program, as further discussed below in the section entitled “—Acquisitions and Capital Expenditures.” Our primary cash requirements include, but are not limited to, (i) ordinary course of business uses, such as the payment of amounts related to the purchase of crude oil, NGL and other products, other expenses and interest payments on outstanding debt, (ii) investment and maintenance capital activities, (iii) acquisitions of assets or businesses, (iv) repayment of principal on our long-term debt and (v) distributions to our unitholders. In addition, we may use cash for repurchases of common equity. We generally expect to fund our short-term cash requirements through cash flow generated from operating activities and/or borrowings under our commercial paper program or credit facilities. In addition, we generally expect to fund our long-term needs, such as those resulting from investment capital activities or acquisitions and refinancing our long-term debt, through a variety of sources (either separately or in combination), which may include the sources mentioned above as funding for short-term needs and/or the issuance of additional equity or debt securities and the sale of assets.

As of September 30, 2020,2021, although we had a working capital deficit of $399$523 million, we had approximately $2.8 billion of liquidity available to meet our ongoing operating, investing and financing needs, subject to continued covenant compliance, as noted below (in millions):
 As of
September 30, 20202021
Availability under senior unsecured revolving credit facility (1) (2)
$1,5041,293 
Availability under senior secured hedged inventory facility (1) (2)
1,3561,343 
Amounts outstanding under commercial paper program(112)— 
Subtotal2,7482,636 
Cash and cash equivalents25191 
Total$2,7732,827 

(1)Represents availability prior to giving effect to borrowings outstanding under our commercial paper program, which reduce available capacity under the facilities.
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(2)Available capacity under our senior unsecured revolving credit facility and senior secured hedged inventory facility was reduced by outstanding letters of credit of $96$57 million and $44$7 million, respectively.

On November 3, 2020,In August 2021, we repaidentered into new and amended credit agreements to facilitate the renewal and extension of our $600 million, 5.00%credit facilities. Our $1.6 billion senior notes due February 2021 at parunsecured revolving credit facility with a maturity date of August 2024 was replaced with a $1.35 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility with an initial maturity in August 2026 and used borrowingsour $1.4 billion senior secured hedged inventory facility with a maturity date of August 2022 was replaced with a $1.35 billion senior secured hedged inventory facility with an initial maturity in August 2024. The credit agreements provide for one or more one-year extensions and have accordion features which, subject to receipt of incremental lender approval and other terms and conditions, permit us to increase borrowing capacity under the senior unsecured revolving credit facility and senior secured hedged inventory facility to $2.1 billion and $1.9 billion, respectively. The covenants and events of default under the new and amended credit agreements remain substantially unchanged from the previous agreements. See Note 6 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Usage of our credit facilities, and, in turn, our commercial paper program, is subject to ongoing compliance with covenants. The credit agreements for our revolving credit facilities (which impact our ability to access our commercial paper program because they provide the financial backstop that supports our short-term credit ratings) and cash on hand for the repayment. See further discussionindentures governing our senior notes contain cross-default provisions. A default under our credit agreements or indentures would permit the lenders to accelerate the maturity of the outstanding debt. Additionally, lack of compliance with the provisions in Equityour credit agreements may restrict our ability to make distributions of available cash. We were in compliance with the covenants contained in our credit agreements and Debt Financing Activities” below.indentures as of September 30, 2021.

Current macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions including the collapse of oil prices driven by both the decrease in demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and excess supply has caused liquidity issues impacting many energy companies; however, weWe believe that we have, and will continue to have, the ability to access our commercial paper program and credit facilities, which we use to meet our short-term cash needs. We believe that our financial position remains strong and we have sufficient liquidity;liquid assets, cash flow from operating activities and borrowing capacity under our credit agreements to meet our financial commitments, debt service obligations, contingencies and anticipated capital expenditures. We are, however, subject to business and operational risks that could adversely affect our cash flow, including extended disruptions in the financial markets and/or energy price volatility that adversely affectresulting from current macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and/or actions by Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC”). A prolonged material decrease in our business may have a materiallycash flows would likely produce an adverse effect on our financial condition, resultsborrowing capacity and cost of operations or cash flows. In addition, usage ofborrowing. Our borrowing capacity and borrowing costs are also impacted by our credit facilities, which provide the financial backstop for our commercial paper program, is subject to ongoing compliance with covenants. As of September 30, 2020, we were in compliance with all such covenants. Also, seerating. See Item 1A. “Risk Factors” included in our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in Part II of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 for further discussion regarding such risks that may impact our liquidity and capital resources.

Liquidity Measures

Management uses the non-GAAP financial measures Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow after Distributions to assess the amount of cash that is available for distributions, debt repayments, common equity repurchases and other general partnership purposes. Free Cash Flow is defined as Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, less Net Cash Used in Investing Activities, which primarily includes acquisition, investment and maintenance capital expenditures, investments in unconsolidated entities and the impact from the purchase and sale of linefill and base gas, net of proceeds from the sales of assets and further impacted by cash received from or paid to noncontrolling interests. Free Cash Flow is further reduced by cash distributions paid to our preferred and common unitholders to arrive at Free Cash Flow after Distributions.

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The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial liquidity measures Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow after Distributions from Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (in millions):

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2021202020212020
Net cash provided by operating activities$336 $282 $1,361 $1,256 
Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow:
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities761 (208)478 (1,066)
Cash contributions from noncontrolling interests— 11 
Cash distributions paid to noncontrolling interests (1)
(4)(2)(10)(6)
Free Cash Flow$1,093 $73 $1,830 $195 
Cash distributions (2)
(166)(168)(526)(661)
Free Cash Flow after Distributions$927 $(95)$1,304 $(466)
(1)Cash distributions paid during the period presented.
(2)Cash distributions paid to our preferred and common unitholders during the period presented.

Cash Flow from Operating Activities
 
For a comprehensive discussion of the primary drivers of cash flow from operating activities, including the impact of varying market conditions and the timing of settlement of our derivatives, see Item 7. “Liquidity and Capital Resources—Cash Flow from Operating Activities” included in our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Net cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of 2021 and 2020 and 2019 was $1.256$1.361 billion and $1.778$1.256 billion, respectively, and primarily resulted from earnings from our operations. Additionally, as discussed further below, changes during these periods in our inventory levels and associated margin balances required as part of our hedging activities impacted our cash flow from operating activities.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we increased the volume of both our crude oil inventory to be stored during the contango market and our NGL inventory in anticipation of the 2020-2021 heating season as well as the margin balances required as part of our hedging activities, all of whichmarket; however, this increase was funded by short-term debt. The cash outflows associated with these activities were partially offset by lower prices for our inventory purchased and stored at the end of the current period compared to the end of 2019.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, our cash provided by operating activities was positively impacted by the proceeds from the sale of inventory that we held, primarily due to the sale of NGL inventory. The favorable effects from the liquidation of such inventory were partially offset by the timing of revenue recognized during the period for which cash was received in prior periods.Investing Activities

Acquisitions and Capital Expenditures
 
In addition to our operating needs, discussed above, we also use cash for our acquisition activities and investment capital projects, and maintenance capital activities and acquisition activities. Historically, we have financedWe fund these expenditures primarily with cash generated by operating activities, and the financing activities discussed in “—Equity and Debt Financing Activities”below. In recent years, we have also usedand/or proceeds from our divestiture program. We have made and will continue to make capital expenditures for acquisitions, investment capital projects and maintenance activities. However, inIn the near term, we do not plan to issue common equity to fund such activities.expenditures. The following table summarizes our investment, maintenance and acquisition capital expenditures (in millions):

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 20212020
Investment capital (1) (2)
$182 $785 
Maintenance capital (1)
116 157 
Acquisition capital (3)
32 310 
 $330 $1,252 
Acquisitions. (1)In February 2020, we acquired a crude oil gathering system and relatedCapital expenditures made to expand the existing operating and/or earnings capacity of our assets are classified as “Investment capital.” Capital expenditures for the replacement and/or refurbishment of partially or fully depreciated assets in order to maintain the Delaware Basinoperating and/or earnings capacity of our existing assets are classified as “Maintenance capital.”
(2)Includes contributions to unconsolidated entities, accounted for approximately $300 million.under the equity method of accounting, related to investment capital projects by such entities.
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(3)Acquisition capital for 2021 represents the cash consideration paid as part of the Asset Exchange transaction. See Note 1412 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. Acquisition capital for 2020 primarily includes Felix Midstream LLC, a crude oil gathering system located in the Delaware Basin.

Capital2021 Investment and Maintenance Capital. Projects. WeTotal projected investment capital for the year ended December 31, 2021 is $275 million, a majority of which will be invested $785 million in midstream infrastructure during the nine months ended September 30, 2020,our fee-based Transportation and we expect to invest approximately $950 million duringFacilities segments. Additionally, maintenance capital for the full year ending December 31, 2020. Our expected capital investment for 2020 reflects a reduction from our expected capital investment at year-end 2019 dueof 2021 is projected to the current dynamic and uncertain market conditions. See “—Acquisitions and Capital Projects” for additional information.be $180 million. We expect to fund our 20202021 investment and maintenance capital programexpenditures with retained cash flow and proceeds from assets sold as part of our divestiture program or debt.program.

Divestitures
Divestitures.
We continue to evaluate potential sales of non-core assets and/or sales of partial interests in assets to strategic joint venture partners. The following table summarizes the proceeds received during the first nine months of 2021 and 2020 from sales of assets, which were previously reported in our Transportation and Facilities segments (in millions):

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20212020
Proceeds from divestitures (1)
$878 $246 
(1)In January 2020, we signed a definitive agreement to sell certainRepresents gross proceeds, including working capital adjustments, before deducting transaction costs.

The proceeds from divestitures in 2021 are primarily from the sale of our LA Basin crude oil terminals. This transaction closed in the fourth quarter of 2020 for proceeds of approximately $200 million, subject to certain adjustments. In April 2020, we sold certain NGL terminals for $163 million, subject to certain adjustments.Pine Prairie and Southern Pines natural gas storage facilities on August 2, 2021. See Note 1412 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. Additionally, we sold a 10% ownership interest in Saddlehorn Pipeline Company, LLC for proceeds of approximately $78 million. See Note 7Proceeds from divestitures were used to reduce debt levels and fund our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.investment capital projects.

Ongoing Acquisition, DivestitureActivities Related to Strategic Transactions

We are continuously engaged in the evaluation of potential transactions that support our current business strategy. While in the past such transactions have included acquisitions and Investment Activities. We intend to continue tolarge capital projects, consistent with our current strategic focus on activities to enhance investment returns and reinforce capital discipline, throughleverage reduction, portfolio optimization and free cash flow generation, we are currently primarily focused on evaluating whether we should (i) sell assets that we regard as non-core or that we believe might be a better fit with the business and/or assets of a third-party buyer or (ii) sell partial interests in assets to strategic joint venture partners, in each case to optimize our asset optimization,portfolio and strengthen our balance sheet and leverage metrics. With respect to a potential divestiture, we may also conduct an auction process or may negotiate a transaction with one or a limited number of potential buyers. Such transactions could involve assets that, if sold or put into a joint ventures, potential divestituresventure or joint ownership arrangement, could have a material effect on our financial condition and similar arrangements. results of operations.

We typically do not announce a transaction until after we have executed a definitive agreement. However, in certain cases in order to protect our business interests or for other reasons, we may defer public announcement of a transaction until closing or a later date. Past experience has demonstrated that discussions and negotiations regarding a potential transaction can advance or terminate in a short period of time. Moreover, the closing of any transaction for which we have entered into a definitive agreement may be subject to customary and other closing conditions, which may not ultimately be satisfied or waived. Accordingly, we can give no assurance that our current or future acquisition or investment efforts with respect to any such transactions will be successful, or that our strategic asset divestitures will be completed. Although we expect the acquisitions and investments we make to be accretive in the long term, we can provide no assurance that our financial expectations with respect to such transactions will ultimately be realized. Also, seeSee Item 1A. “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business” ofBusiness—Divestitures, joint ventures, joint ownership arrangements and acquisitions involve risks that may adversely affect our 2019business” included in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion regarding risks related to our acquisitions and divestitures.10-K.

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Equity and Debt Financing Activities

Our financing activities primarily relate to funding investment capital projects, acquisitions and refinancing of our debt maturities, as well as short-term working capital (including borrowings for NYMEX and ICE margin deposits) and hedged inventory borrowings related to our NGL business and contango market activities. Our financing activities have primarily consisted of equity offerings, senior notes offerings

Borrowings and borrowings and repayments under our credit facilities or commercial paper program and other debt agreements, as well as payment of distributions to our unitholders.
Repayments Under Credit Arrangements
Registration Statements
. We periodically access the capital markets for both equity and debt financing. We have filed with the SEC a universal shelf registration statement that, subject to effectiveness at the time of use, allows us to issue up to an aggregate of $1.1 billion of debt or equity securities (“Traditional Shelf”). At September 30, 2020, we had approximately $1.1 billion of unsold securities available under the Traditional Shelf. We did not conduct any offerings under our Traditional Shelf during
During the nine months ended September 30, 2020. We also have access to a universal shelf registration statement (“WKSI Shelf”), which provides us with the ability to offer and sell an unlimited amount of debt and equity securities, subject to market conditions and2021, we had net repayments on our capital needs. The offering of $750 million, 3.80% senior notes in June 2020 was conducted under our WKSI Shelf.
Credit Agreements, Commercial Paper Program and Indentures. The credit agreements for our revolving credit facilities (which impact our ability to access ourand commercial paper program because they provideof $713 million. The net repayments resulted primarily from cash flow from operating activities and proceeds from asset sales, which offset borrowings during the financial backstop that supports our short-term credit ratings)period related to funding needs for capital investments, inventory purchases and our GO Zone term loans and the indentures governing our senior notes contain cross-default provisions. A default under our credit agreements or indentures would permit the lenders to accelerate the maturity of the outstanding debt. As long as we are in compliance with the provisions in our credit agreements, our ability to make distributions of available cash is not restricted. As of September 30, 2020, we were in compliance with the covenants contained in our credit agreements and indentures.other general partnership purposes.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we had net repayments on our credit facilities and commercial paper program of $306 million. The net repayments resulted primarily from cash flow from operating activities, proceeds from asset sales and the issuance of $750 million, 3.80% senior notes in June 2020, which offset borrowings during the period related to funding needs for capital investments, inventory purchases and other general partnership purposes.

AsIn connection with the sale of September 30, 2019our Pine Prairie and December 31, 2018,Southern Pines natural gas storage facilities on August 2, 2021, we had no outstanding borrowingsrepaid our two GO Zone term loans totaling $200 million. See Note 12 for additional information regarding the sale of our natural gas storage facilities.

Common Equity Repurchase Program

We repurchased 11,917,303 common units under our credit agreements or commercial paper program. However,the Program through open market purchases that settled during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we borrowed2021. The total purchase price of these repurchases was $117 million, including commissions and repaid $10.5 billionfees. At September 30, 2021, the remaining available capacity under our credit facilities and commercial paper program. These repayments resulted primarily from cash flow from operating activities and proceeds from senior notes issuances.the Program was $333 million.

In June 2020, we completed the offering of $750 million, 3.80% senior notes due September 2030 at a public offering price of 99.794%. Interest payments are due on March 15 and September 15 of each year, commencing on September 15, 2020. We used the net proceeds from this offering of $742 million, after deducting the underwriting discount and offering expenses, primarily to repay the principal amounts of our 5.00% senior notes due February 2021 (which were redeemed on November 3, 2020). Prior to such repayment, we used a portion of the proceeds to repay outstanding borrowings under our commercial paper program and credit facilities and for general partnership purposes.Registration Statements

On November 3, 2020,We periodically access the capital markets for both equity and debt financing. We have filed with the SEC a universal shelf registration statement that, subject to effectiveness at the time of use, allows us to issue, in the aggregate, up to a specified amount of debt or equity securities (“Traditional Shelf”), under which we redeemedhad approximately $1.1 billion of unsold securities available at September 30, 2021. We also have access to a universal shelf registration statement (“WKSI Shelf”), which provides us with the ability to offer and sell an unlimited amount of debt and equity securities, subject to market conditions and our $600 million, 5.00% senior notes due Februarycapital needs. We did not conduct any offerings under our Traditional Shelf or WKSI Shelf during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Distributions to Our Unitholders
Distributions to our Series A preferred unitholders. On November 13, 2020, we will pay a cash distribution of $37 million ($0.525 per unit) on our Series A preferred units outstanding as of October 30, 2020, the record date for such distribution for the period from July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020. See Note 9 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for details of distributions made during or pertaining to the first nine months of 2020.
Distributions to Series B preferred unitholders. Distributions on our Series B preferred units are payable in cash semi-annually in arrears on the 15th day of May and November. On November 16, 2020, we will pay the semi-annual cash distribution of $24.5 million on our Series B preferred units to holders of record at the close of business on November 2, 2020 for the period from May 15, 2020 to November 14, 2020. See Note 9 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

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Distributions to our common unitholders.In accordance with our partnership agreement, after making distributions to holders of our outstanding preferred units, we distribute the remainder of our available cash to our common unitholders of record within 45 days following the end of each quarter. Available cash is generally defined as all of our cash and cash equivalents on hand at the end of each quarter less reserves established in the discretion of our general partner for future requirements. Our levels of financial reserves are established by our general partner and include reserves for the proper conduct of our business (including future capital expenditures and anticipated credit needs), compliance with lawlegal or contractual obligations and funding of future distributions to our Series A and Series B preferred unitholders. Our available cash also includes cash on hand resulting from borrowings made after the end of the quarter. On November 13, 2020, we will pay a quarterly distribution of $0.18 per common unit ($0.72 per common unit on an annualized basis), which is unchanged from our prior quarterly distribution, but equates to a reduction of 50% compared to the quarterly distribution of $0.36 per common unit ($1.44 per common unit on an annualized basis) paid in February 2020. This reduction was made in response to the current dynamic and uncertain market conditions to further reinforce our commitment to maintaining a solid capital structure and strong liquidity. See “—Executive Summary—Recent Events & Outlook” for further discussion. See Note 9 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for details of distributions paid during or pertaining to the first nine months of 2020. Also, see Item 5. “Market for Registrant’s Common Units, Related Unitholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities—Cash Distribution Policy” included in our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional discussion regarding distributions.

We believe that we have sufficient liquid assets, cash flow from operating activities and borrowing capacity underSee Note 7 to our credit agreementsCondensed Consolidated Financial Statements for details of distributions paid during or pertaining to meet our financial commitments, debt service obligations, contingencies and anticipated capital expenditures. We are, however, subject to business and operational risks that could adversely affect our cash flow. A prolonged material decrease in our cash flows would likely produce an adverse effect on our borrowing capacity and costthe first nine months of borrowing.2021.

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Contingencies
 
For a discussion of contingencies that may impact us, see Note 1210 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Commitments
 
Contractual Obligations. In the ordinary course of doing business, we purchase crude oil and NGL from third parties under contracts, the majority of which range in term from thirty-day evergreen to five years, with a limited number of contracts with remaining terms extending up to 1312 years. We establish a margin for these purchases by entering into various types of physical and financial sale and exchange transactions through which we seek to maintain a position that is substantially balanced between purchases on the one hand and sales and future delivery obligations on the other. The table below includes purchase obligations related to these activities. Where applicable, the amounts presented represent the net obligations associated with our counterparties (including giving effect to netting buy/sell contracts and those subject to a net settlement arrangement). We do not expect to use a significant amount of internal capital to meet these obligations, as the obligations will be funded by corresponding sales to entities that we deem creditworthy or who have provided credit support we consider adequate.

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The following table includes our best estimate of the amount and timing of these payments as well as other amounts due under the specified contractual obligations as of September 30, 20202021 (in millions):

Remainder of 202020212022202320242025 and ThereafterTotal
Long-term debt and related interest payments (1)
$704 $412 $1,160 $1,662 $1,103 $9,633 $14,674 
Leases (2)
30 105 99 76 63 355 728 
Other obligations (3)
156 577 345 322 277 1,191 2,868 
Subtotal890 1,094 1,604 2,060 1,443 11,179 18,270 
Crude oil, NGL and other purchases (4)
2,512 8,108 7,605 6,966 6,628 24,562 56,381 
Total$3,402 $9,202 $9,209 $9,026 $8,071 $35,741 $74,651 

Remainder of 202120222023202420252026 and ThereafterTotal
Long-term debt and related interest payments (1)
$101 $1,138 $1,463 $1,085 $1,303 $8,339 $13,429 
Leases (2)
28 106 86 73 58 331 682 
Other obligations (3)
82 337 338 282 267 943 2,249 
Subtotal211 1,581 1,887 1,440 1,628 9,613 16,360 
Crude oil, NGL and other purchases (4)
6,868 21,598 19,989 18,909 15,882 61,185 144,431 
Total$7,079 $23,179 $21,876 $20,349 $17,510 $70,798 $160,791 
(1)Includes debt service payments, interest payments due on senior notes and the commitment fee on assumed available capacity under our credit facilities, as well as long-term borrowings under our credit agreements and commercial paper program, if any. Although there may be short-term borrowings under our credit agreements and commercial paper program, we historically repay and borrow at varying amounts. As such, we have included only the maximum commitment fee (as if no short-term borrowings were outstanding on the credit agreements or commercial paper program) in the amounts above. For additional information regarding our debt obligations, see Note 86 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2)Includes both operating and finance leases as defined by FASB guidance. Leases are primarily for (i) railcars, (ii) land, (iii) office space, (iii), land, (iv) vehicles, (v) storage tanks, (v) tractor trailers and (vi) tractor trailers.vehicles. See Note 14 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV of our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
(3)Includes (i) other long-term liabilities, (ii) storage, processing and transportation agreements (including certain agreements for which the amount and timing of expected payments is subject to the completion of underlying construction projects), (iii) certain rights-of-way easements and (iv) noncancelable commitments related to our investment capital projects, including projected contributions for our share of the capital spending of our equity method investments. The storage, processing and transportation agreements include approximately $2.0$1.8 billion associated with agreements to store crude oil at facilities and transport crude oil or utilize capacity on pipelines owned by equity method investees at posted tariff rates on pipelines or at facilitiesprices that are owned by equity method investees.we believe approximate market. A portion of our commitment to transport is supported by crude oil buy/sell or other agreements with third parties with commensurate quantities. 
(4)Amounts are primarily based on estimated volumes and market prices based on average activity during September 2020.2021. The actual physical volume purchased and actual settlement prices will vary from the assumptions used in the table. Uncertainties involved in these estimates include levels of production at the wellhead, weather conditions, changes in market prices and other conditions beyond our control.

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Letters of Credit. In connection with supply and logistics activities, we provide certain suppliers with irrevocable standby letters of credit to secure our obligation for the purchase and transportation of crude oil, NGL and natural gas. Additionally, we issue letters of credit to support insurance programs, derivative transactions, including hedging-related margin obligations, and construction activities. At September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, we had outstanding letters of credit of approximately $140$64 million and $157$129 million, respectively.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements as defined by Item 303 of Regulation S-K.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
See Note 2 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
For a discussion regarding our critical accounting policies and estimates, see “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” under Item 7 of our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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our property and equipment. Based on this review, we modified the useful lives of certain of our Pipelines and related facilities and Storage, terminal and rail facilities to useful lives of 10 to 50 years from useful lives of 10 to 70 years to reflect current expectations given our future operating and commercial outlook. This change in accounting estimate was effective January 1, 2021. Based on the net carrying amount of this property and equipment as of January 1, 2021, we currently estimate that these useful life reductions will prospectively increase annual depreciation expense by approximately $72 million.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

All statements included in this report, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements incorporating the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend” and “forecast,” as well as similar expressions and statements regarding our business strategy, plans and objectives for future operations. The absence of such words, expressions or statements, however, does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. Any such forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events, based on what we believe to be reasonable assumptions. Certain factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from the results or outcomes anticipated in the forward-looking statements. The most important of these factors include, but are not limited to:
Factors Related Primarily to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Excess Supply Situation:

further declines in global crude oil demand and crude oil prices (whether due to the COVID-19 pandemic, future pandemics or other factors) that correspondingly lead to a significant reduction of domesticNorth American crude oil, NGLnatural gas liquids (“NGL”) and natural gas production (whether due to reduced producer cash flow to fund drilling activities or the inability of producers to access capital, or both, the unavailability of pipeline and/or storage capacity, the shutting-in of production by producers, government-mandated pro-ration orders, or other factors), which in turn could result in significant declines in the actual or expected volume of crude oil and NGL shipped, processed, purchased, stored, fractionated and/or gathered at or through the use of our assets and/or the reduction of commercial opportunities that might otherwise be available to us;

the effects of competition and capacity overbuild in areas where we operate, including contract renewal risk and the risk of loss of business to other midstream operators who are willing or under pressure to aggressively reduce transportation rates in order to capture or preserve customers;
uncertaintynegative societal sentiment regarding the length of time it will take for the United States, Canada,hydrocarbon energy industry and the restcontinued development and consumption of the world to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus to the point where restrictions on various commercialhydrocarbons, which could influence consumer preferences and economic activities are (or remain) lifted and the extent to which consumer demand and demand for crude oil rebound in the future;

governmental or regulatory actions that adversely impact our business;
uncertainty regarding the future actions of foreignunanticipated changes in crude oil producers such as Saudi Arabia and RussiaNGL market structure, grade differentials and the risk that they take actions that will prolong or exacerbate the current over-supply of crude oil;

volatility (or lack thereof);
uncertainty regarding the timing, paceenvironmental liabilities or events that are not covered by an indemnity, insurance or existing reserves;
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fluctuations in refinery capacity in areas supplied by our mainlines and extent of an economic recovery in the United States and elsewhere, which in turn will likely affectother factors affecting demand for various grades of crude oil, NGL and therefore the demand for the midstream services we providenatural gas and the commercial opportunities available to us;

resulting changes in pricing conditions or transportation throughput requirements;
the effectavailability of, an overhangand our ability to consummate, divestitures, joint ventures, acquisitions or other strategic opportunities;
the successful operation of significant amounts of crude oil inventory stored in the United Statesjoint ventures and elsewherejoint operating arrangements we enter into from time to time, whether relating to assets operated by us or by third parties, and the impact that such inventory overhang ultimately has on successful integration and future performance of acquired assets or businesses;
maintenance of our credit rating and ability to receive open credit from our suppliers and trade counterparties;
the timingoccurrence of a return to market conditionsnatural disaster, catastrophe, terrorist attack (including eco-terrorist attacks) or other event that are more conducive to an increase in drillingmaterially impacts our operations, including cyber or other attacks on our electronic and production activities in the United States and a resulting increase in demand for the midstream services we provide;computer systems;

weather interference with business operations or project construction, including the impact of extreme weather events or conditions;
the refusal or inability of our customers or counterparties to perform their obligations under their contracts with us (including commercial contracts, asset sale agreements and other agreements), whether justified or not and whether due to financial constraints (reduced(such as reduced creditworthiness, liquidity issues or insolvency), market constraints, legal constraints (including governmental orders or guidance), the exercise of contractual or common law rights that allegedly excuse their performance (such as force majeure or similar claims) or other factors;

our inability to perform our obligations under our contracts, whether due to non-performance by third parties, including our customers or counterparties, market constraints, third-party constraints, legal constraints (including governmental orders or guidance), or other factors;

operational difficulties duethe incurrence of costs and expenses related to physical distancing restrictions and the additional demands such restrictions may place on our employees;

unexpected or unplanned capital expenditures, third-party claims or other factors;
disruptions to futures markets for crude oil, NGL and other petroleum products, which may impair our ability to execute our commercial andor hedging strategies;

our inability to reduce capital expenditures to the extent forecasted, whether due to the incurrence of unexpected or unplanned expenditures, third-party claims or other factors;

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the inability to complete forecasted asset sale transactions due to governmental action, litigation, counterparty non-performance or other factors;

General Factors:

the effects of competition, including the effects of capacity overbuild in areas where we operate;

negative societal sentiment regarding the hydrocarbon energy industry and the continued development and consumption of hydrocarbons, which could influence consumer preferences and governmental or regulatory actions in ways that adversely impact our business;
unanticipated changes in crude oil and NGL market structure, grade differentials and volatility (or lack thereof);
environmental liabilities or events that are not covered by an indemnity, insurance or existing reserves;

fluctuations in refinery capacity in areas supplied by our mainlines and other factors affecting demand for various grades of crude oil, NGL and natural gas and resulting changes in pricing conditions or transportation throughput requirements;
maintenance of our credit rating and ability to receive open credit from our suppliers and trade counterparties;

the occurrence of a natural disaster, catastrophe, terrorist attack (including eco-terrorist attacks) or other event, including cyber or other attacks on our electronic and computer systems;

the successful integration and future performance of acquired assets or businesses and the successful operation of joint ventures and joint operating arrangements we enter into from time to time, whether relating to assets operated by us or by third parties;
failure to implement or capitalize, or delays in implementing or capitalizing, on investment capital projects, whether due to permitting delays, permitting withdrawals or other factors;
shortages or cost increases of supplies, materials or labor;

the impact of current and future laws, rulings, governmental regulations, trade policies, accounting standards and statements, and related interpretations, including legislation or regulatory initiatives that prohibit, restrict or regulate hydraulic fracturing;

fracturing or that prohibit the development of oil and gas resources and the related infrastructure on lands dedicated to or served by our pipelines;
tightened capital markets or other factors that increase our cost of capital or limit our ability to obtain debt or equity financing on satisfactory terms to fund additional acquisitions, investment capital projects, working capital requirements and the repayment or refinancing of indebtedness;

general economic, market or business conditions (both withinin the United States and globally and includingelsewhere (including the potential for a recession or significant slowdown in economic activity levels)levels and the timing, pace and extent of economic recovery) that impact demand for crude oil, drilling and production activities and therefore the demand for the midstream services we provide and commercial opportunities available to us;
the amplification of other risks caused by volatile financial markets, capital constraints, liquidity concerns and liquidity concerns;

inflation;
the use or availability of third-party assets upon which our operations depend and our ability to consummate, divestitures, joint ventures, acquisitionsover which we have little or other strategic opportunities;

no control;
the currency exchange rate of the Canadian dollar to the United States dollar;
continued creditworthiness of, and performance by, our counterparties, including financial institutions and trading companies with which we do business;
inability to recognize current revenue attributable to deficiency payments received from customers who fail to ship or move more than minimum contracted volumes until the related credits expire or are used;
non-utilizationsignificant under-utilization of our assets and facilities;
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increased costs, or lack of availability, of insurance;
weather interference with business operations or project construction, including the impact of extreme weather events or conditions;
the effectiveness of our risk management activities;
fluctuations in the debt and equity markets, including the price of our units at the time of vesting under our long-term incentive plans;
risks related to the development and operation of our assets, including our ability to satisfy our contractual obligations to our customers;assets; and
other factors and uncertainties inherent in the transportation, storage, terminalling and marketing of crude oil, as well as in the storage of natural gas and the processing, transportation, fractionation, storage and marketing of natural gas liquids. NGL.
 
Other factors described herein, as well as factors that are unknown or unpredictable, could also have a material adverse effect on future results. Please read “Risk Factors” discussed in Item 1A of our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Part II of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.10-K. Except as required by applicable securities laws, we do not intend to update these forward-looking statements and information.

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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to various market risks, including (i) commodity price risk, (ii) interest rate risk and (iii) currency exchange rate risk. We use various derivative instruments to manage such risks and, in certain circumstances, to realize incremental margin during volatile market conditions. Our risk management policies and procedures are designed to help ensure that our hedging activities address our risks by monitoring our exchange-cleared and over-the-counter positions, as well as physical volumes, grades, locations, delivery schedules and storage capacity. We have a risk management function that has direct responsibility and authority for our risk policies, related controls around commercial activities and certain aspects of corporate risk management. Our risk management function also approves all new risk management strategies through a formal process. The following discussion addresses each category of risk.
 
Commodity Price Risk
 
We use derivative instruments to hedge price risk associated with the following commodities:
 
Crude oil
 
We utilize crude oil derivatives to hedge commodity price risk inherent in our Supply and Logistics and Transportation segments. Our objectives for these derivatives include hedging anticipated purchases and sales, stored inventory and basis differentials. We manage these exposures with various instruments including futures, forwards, swaps and options.

Natural gas
 
We utilize natural gas derivatives to hedge commodity price risk inherent in our Supply and Logistics and Facilities segments. Our objectives for these derivatives include hedging anticipated purchases of natural gas. We manage these exposures with various instruments including futures, swaps and options.
 
NGL and other
 
We utilize NGL derivatives, primarily propane and butane derivatives, to hedge commodity price risk inherent in our Supply and Logistics segment. Our objectives for these derivatives include hedging anticipated purchases and sales and stored inventory. We manage these exposures with various instruments including futures, forwards, swaps and options.
 
See Note 108 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion regarding our hedging strategies and objectives.

The fair value of our commodity derivatives and the change in fair value as of September 30, 20202021 that would be expected from a 10% price increase or decrease is shown in the table below (in millions):

Fair ValueEffect of 10%
Price Increase
Effect of 10%
Price Decrease
Fair ValueEffect of 10%
Price Increase
Effect of 10%
Price Decrease
Crude oilCrude oil$(95)$(64)$65 Crude oil$(4)$$(3)
Natural gasNatural gas15 $$(7)Natural gas78 $24 $(24)
NGL and otherNGL and other$(38)$38 NGL and other(425)$(114)$114 
Total fair valueTotal fair value$(77)  Total fair value$(351)  
 
The fair values presented in the table above reflect the sensitivity of the derivative instruments only and do not include the effect of the underlying hedged commodity. Price-risk sensitivities were calculated by assuming an across-the-board 10% increase or decrease in price regardless of term or historical relationships between the contractual price of the instruments and the underlying commodity price. In the event of an actual 10% change in near-term commodity prices, the fair value of our derivative portfolio would typically change less than that shown in the table as changes in near-term prices are not typically mirrored in delivery months further out.
 
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Interest Rate Risk
 
Our use of variable rate debt and any forecasted issuances of fixed rate debt expose us to interest rate risk. Therefore, from time to time, we use interest rate derivatives to hedge interest rate risk associated with anticipated interest payments and, in certain cases, outstanding debt instruments. All of our senior notes are fixed rate notes and thus are not subject to interest rate risk. OurWe did not have any variable rate debt outstanding at September 30, 2020, approximately $312 million, was subject to interest rate re-sets that generally range from one day to approximately one month. The average interest rate on variable rate debt that was outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was 1.6%, based upon rates in effect during such period.2021. The fair value of our interest rate derivatives was a net asset of $17$81 million as of September 30, 2020.2021. A 10% increase in the forward LIBOR curve as of September 30, 20202021 would have resulted in an increase of $12$17 million to the fair value of our interest rate derivatives. A 10% decrease in the forward LIBOR curve as of September 30, 20202021 would have resulted in a decrease of $12$17 million to the fair value of our interest rate derivatives. See Note 108 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of our interest rate risk hedging activities.
 
Currency Exchange Rate Risk
 
We use foreign currency derivatives to hedge foreign currency exchange rate risk associated with our exposure to fluctuations in the USD-to-CAD exchange rate. Because a significant portion of our Canadian business is conducted in CAD, we use certain financial instruments to minimize the risks of unfavorable changes in exchange rates. These instruments include foreign currency exchange contracts, forwards and options. The fair value of our foreign currency derivatives was a liability of less than $1 million as of September 30, 2020.2021. A 10% increase in the exchange rate (USD-to-CAD) would have resulted in an increase of $4$12 million to the fair value of our foreign currency derivatives. A 10% decrease in the exchange rate (USD-to-CAD) would have resulted in a decrease of $4$12 million to the fair value of our foreign currency derivatives. See Note 108 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of our currency exchange rate risk hedging.
 
Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option

The Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option of our Series A preferred units is an embedded derivative that must be bifurcated from the related host contract, our partnership agreement, and recorded at fair value in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The valuation model utilized for this embedded derivative contains inputs including our common unit price, ten-year United States treasury rates, default probabilities and timing estimates to ultimately calculate the fair value of our Series A preferred units with and without the Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option. The fair value of this embedded derivative was a liability of $27$1 million as of September 30, 2020.2021. A 10% increase or decrease in the fair value would have an impact of $3less than $1 million. See Note 108 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of embedded derivatives.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
We maintain written disclosure controls and procedures, which we refer to as our “DCP.” Our DCP is designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
Applicable SEC rules require an evaluation of the effectiveness of our DCP. Management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our DCP as of September 30, 2020,2021, the end of the period covered by this report, and, based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our DCP is effective.
 
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
In addition to the information concerning our DCP, we are required to disclose certain changes in internal control over financial reporting. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the third quarter of 20202021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
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Certifications
 
The certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) are filed with this report as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2. The certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 are furnished with this report as Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
The information required by this item is included in Note 1210 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, and is incorporated herein by reference thereto.
 
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
 
Other than theFor a discussion of our risk factors, contained in Part II,see Item 1A1A. of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 there are no material changes from the risk factors as previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Those risks and uncertainties are not the only ones facing us and there may be additional matters of which we are unaware or that we currently consider immaterial. All of those risks and uncertainties could adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or results of operations.
 
Item 2.   UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
Sales of Unregistered Securities

    The Omnibus Agreement, entered into as part of the Simplification Transactions, which closed on November 15, 2016,
provides for the mechanics by which (i) the total number of PAGP’s outstanding Class A shares will equal the number of AAP
units held by PAGP, and (ii) the total number of our common units held by AAP will equal the sum of the number of
outstanding Class A units of AAP (“AAP units”) and the number of AAP units that are issuable to the holders of vested and
earned Class B units of AAP (“AAP Management Units”). As such, we are obligated to issue common units to AAP in
connection with PAGP’s issuance of Class A shares upon PAGP LTIP award vestings. During the three months ended
September 30, 2020,2021, we issued 26,21518,546 common units to AAP in connection with PAGP LTIP award vestings. This issuance
was exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) thereof.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table summarizes our equity repurchase activity during the third quarter of 2021:

Total Number of Common Units Purchased
Average Price Paid per Common Unit (1)
Total Number of Common Units Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program
Approximate Dollar Value of Common Units that May Yet Be Purchased under the Program (2)
August 1, 2021 - August 31, 20215,126,711 $9.77 5,126,711 $346,761,612 
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 20211,500,000 $9.39 1,500,000 $332,701,962 
(1)Average price paid per common unit includes costs associated with the repurchases.
(2)In November 2020, the board of directors of PAA GP Holdings LLC approved a $500 million common equity repurchase program (the “Program”), which authorizes the repurchase from time to time of up to $500 million of our common units and/or PAGP Class A shares via open market purchases or negotiated transactions conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. No time limit has been set for completion of the Program, and the Program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The Program does not obligate us or PAGP to acquire a particular number of common units or PAGP Class A shares. Any common units or Class A shares that are repurchased will be canceled. No PAGP Class A shares were repurchased during the periods presented. The common units repurchased under the Program during the periods presented were cancelled immediately upon acquisition.
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Item 3.   DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 
None.
 
Item 4.   MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 5.   OTHER INFORMATION
 
None. 

Item 6.   EXHIBITS
 

Exhibit No.Description
2.1*
3.1
3.2
3.3
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3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
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3.12
3.13
3.14
3.15
3.16
3.17
3.18
3.19
3.20
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3.223.23
3.233.24
3.25
3.26
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4.3
4.4
4.5
4.64.5
4.74.6
4.84.7
4.94.8
4.104.9
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4.134.12
4.144.13
4.154.14
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4.184.17
4.194.18
4.204.19
10.1 *†
10.2
10.3** †
10.2 *†10.4** †
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 Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL†Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF†Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB†Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE†Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
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104†Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

    Filed herewith.
††    Furnished herewith.
*    Certain schedules and similar attachments have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The Registrant agrees to furnish a supplemental copy of any omitted schedule or attachment to the SEC upon request.
**    Management compensatory plan or arrangement.


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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P.
   
 By:PAA GP LLC,
  its general partner
   
 By:Plains AAP, L.P.,
  its sole member
   
 By:Plains All American GP LLC,
  its general partner
   
 By:/s/ Willie Chiang
  Willie Chiang,
  Chief Executive Officer of Plains All American GP LLC
  (Principal Executive Officer)
   
November 6, 20208, 2021  
   
 By:/s/ Al Swanson
  Al Swanson,
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Plains All American GP LLC
  (Principal Financial Officer)
   
November 6, 20208, 2021  
   
 By:/s/ Chris Herbold
  Chris Herbold,
  Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer of Plains All American GP LLC
  (Principal Accounting Officer)
  
November 6, 20208, 2021 



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