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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20212022
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                     to                     
Commission file number 001-35714
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MPLX LP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware27-0005456
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
200 E. Hardin Street,Findlay,Ohio 45840
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
(419) 421-2414
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Securities Registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act
Title of each class Trading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Units Representing Limited Partnership InterestsMPLXNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  x     No  ¨

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

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

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

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

MPLX LP had 1,019,863,6381,003,242,909 common units outstanding atas of October 29, 2021.28, 2022.


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

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Glossary of Terms

The abbreviations, acronyms and industry technology used in this report are defined as follows.follows:

ASCAccounting Standards Codification
ASUAccounting Standards Update
BarrelOne stock tank barrel, or 42 U.S. gallons of liquid volume, used in reference to crude oil or other liquid hydrocarbons
Bcf/dOne billion cubic feet per day
BtuOne British thermal unit, an energy measurement
CondensateA natural gas liquid with a low vapor pressure mainly composed of propane, butane, pentane and heavier hydrocarbon fractions
DCF (a non-GAAP financial measure)Distributable Cash Flow
EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure)Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization
FASBFCF (a non-GAAP financial measure)Financial Accounting Standards BoardFree Cash Flow
GAAPAccounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
G&PGathering and Processing segment
LIBORLondon Interbank Offered Rate
L&SLogistics and Storage segment
mbpdThousand barrels per day
MMBtuOne million British thermal units, an energy measurement
MMcf/dOne million cubic feet of natural gas per day
NGLNatural gas liquids, such as ethane, propane, butanes and natural gasoline
NYSENew York Stock Exchange
Realized derivative gain/lossThe gain or loss recognized when a derivative matures or is settled
SECU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Unrealized derivative gain/lossSOFRThe gain or loss recognized on a derivative due to changes in fair value prior to the instrument maturing or settlingSecured Overnight Financing Rate
VIEVariable interest entity
Wholesale ExchangeThe transfer to MPC of the Western wholesale distribution business, which MPLX acquired as a result of its acquisition of ANDX, on July 31, 2020.

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Part I—Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements
MPLX LP
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions, except per unit data)2021202020212020
Revenues and other income:
Service revenue$600 $604 $1,767 $1,779 
Service revenue - related parties902 909 2,681 2,694 
Service revenue - product related82 41 235 102 
Rental income88 102 286 296 
Rental income - related parties164 241 574 712 
Product sales448 165 1,034 454 
Product sales - related parties26 37 99 100 
Sales-type lease revenue - related parties132 38 305 114 
Income/(loss) from equity method investments(1)
92 83 228 (1,012)
Other income (loss)(2)
Other income - related parties27 25 82 76 
Total revenues and other income2,559 2,247 7,293 5,320 
Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenues (excludes items below)298 323 864 1,006 
Purchased product costs421 152 1,035 374 
Rental cost of sales33 33 97 101 
Rental cost of sales - related parties24 32 86 119 
Purchases - related parties307 297 902 853 
Depreciation and amortization324 346 971 992 
Impairment expense— — 42 2,165 
General and administrative expenses94 96 267 289 
Restructuring expenses— 36 — 36 
Other taxes27 33 93 94 
Total costs and expenses1,528 1,348 4,357 6,029 
Income/(loss) from operations1,031 899 2,936 (709)
Related party interest and other financial costs— 
Interest expense (net of amounts capitalized of $2 million, $8 million, $12 million and $31 million respectively)197 207 590 624 
Other financial costs21 17 67 49 
Income/(loss) before income taxes811 675 2,275 (1,386)
Provision for income taxes— 
Net income/(loss)811 674 2,274 (1,387)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests27 24 
Net income/(loss) attributable to MPLX LP802 665 2,247 (1,411)
Less: Series A preferred unitholders interest in net income38 20 79 61 
Less: Series B preferred unitholders interest in net income10 10 31 31 
Limited partners’ interest in net income/(loss) attributable to MPLX LP$754 $635 $2,137 $(1,503)
Per Unit Data (See Note 7)
Net income/(loss) attributable to MPLX LP per limited partner unit:
Common - basic$0.74 $0.61 $2.07 $(1.43)
Common - diluted$0.74 $0.61 $2.07 $(1.43)
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding:
Common - basic1,024 1,046 1,030 1,054 
Common - diluted1,025 1,047 1,030 1,054 

Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions, except per unit data)2022202120222021
Revenues and other income:
Service revenue$627 $600 $1,758 $1,767 
Service revenue - related parties948 902 2,801 2,681 
Service revenue - product related83 82 324 235 
Rental income75 88 268 286 
Rental income - related parties201 164 564 574 
Product sales617 448 1,812 1,034 
Product sales - related parties46 26 142 99 
Sales-type lease revenue28 — 28 — 
Sales-type lease revenue - related parties118 132 343 305 
Income from equity method investments125 92 335 228 
Other income (loss)(1)
505 (2)494 
Other income - related parties28 27 82 82 
Total revenues and other income3,401 2,559 8,951 7,293 
Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenues (excludes items below)371 298 981 864 
Purchased product costs540 421 1,670 1,035 
Rental cost of sales22 33 101 97 
Rental cost of sales - related parties10 24 44 86 
Purchases - related parties364 307 1,034 902 
Depreciation and amortization302 324 925 971 
Impairment expense— — — 42 
General and administrative expenses88 94 248 267 
Other taxes30 27 97 93 
Total costs and expenses1,727 1,528 5,100 4,357 
Income from operations1,674 1,031 3,851 2,936 
Related-party interest and other financial costs— 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized217 197 627 590 
Other financial costs19 21 59 67 
Income before income taxes1,438 811 3,160 2,275 
Provision for income taxes— 
Net income1,437 811 3,154 2,274 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests26 27 
Net income attributable to MPLX LP1,428 802 3,128 2,247 
Less: Series A preferred unitholders interest in net income23 38 65 79 
Less: Series B preferred unitholders interest in net income10 10 31 31 
Limited partners' interest in net income attributable to MPLX LP$1,395 $754 $3,032 $2,137 
Per Unit Data (See Note 6)
Net income attributable to MPLX LP per limited partner unit:
Common - basic$1.36 $0.74 $2.97 $2.07 
Common - diluted$1.36 $0.74 $2.97 $2.07 
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding:
Common - basic1,010 1,024 1,012 1,030 
Common - diluted1,011 1,025 1,013 1,030 
(1)     The three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 20202022 include $6a $509 million and $1,264 million of impairment expense, respectively.

non-cash gain on a lease reclassification. See Note 14 for additional information.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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MPLX LP
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions)2021202020212020
Net income/(loss)$811 $674 $2,274 $(1,387)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Remeasurements of pension and other postretirement benefits related to equity method investments, net of tax— — (2)(1)
Comprehensive income/(loss)811 674 2,272 (1,388)
Less comprehensive income attributable to:
Noncontrolling interests27 24 
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to MPLX LP$802 $665 $2,245 $(1,412)

Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions)2022202120222021
Net income$1,437 $811 $3,154 $2,274 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Remeasurements of pension and other postretirement benefits related to equity method investments, net of tax— — (2)
Comprehensive income1,437 811 3,163 2,272 
Less comprehensive income attributable to:
Noncontrolling interests26 27 
Comprehensive income attributable to MPLX LP$1,428 $802 $3,137 $2,245 

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

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MPLX LP
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
 
(In millions)(In millions)September 30, 2021December 31, 2020(In millions)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
AssetsAssetsAssets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$39 $15 Cash and cash equivalents$121 $13 
Receivables, netReceivables, net617 452 Receivables, net941 654 
Current assets - related partiesCurrent assets - related parties645 677 Current assets - related parties698 644 
InventoriesInventories141 118 Inventories151 142 
Assets held for sale20 188 
Other current assetsOther current assets54 65 Other current assets40 54 
Total current assetsTotal current assets1,516 1,515 Total current assets1,951 1,507 
Equity method investmentsEquity method investments4,001 4,036 Equity method investments4,108 3,981 
Property, plant and equipment, netProperty, plant and equipment, net20,158 21,218 Property, plant and equipment, net18,910 20,042 
Intangibles, netIntangibles, net864 959 Intangibles, net736 831 
GoodwillGoodwill7,657 7,657 Goodwill7,645 7,657 
Right of use assets, netRight of use assets, net282 309 Right of use assets, net288 268 
Noncurrent assets - related partiesNoncurrent assets - related parties1,160 672 Noncurrent assets - related parties1,222 1,161 
Other noncurrent assetsOther noncurrent assets61 48 Other noncurrent assets952 60 
Total assetsTotal assets35,699 36,414 Total assets35,812 35,507 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Current liabilities:
Accounts payableAccounts payable177 152 Accounts payable289 172 
Accrued liabilitiesAccrued liabilities332 194 Accrued liabilities300 363 
Current liabilities - related partiesCurrent liabilities - related parties1,706 356 Current liabilities - related parties364 1,780 
Accrued property, plant and equipmentAccrued property, plant and equipment66 84 Accrued property, plant and equipment111 97 
Long-term debt due within one yearLong-term debt due within one year764 Long-term debt due within one year982 499 
Accrued interest payableAccrued interest payable188 222 Accrued interest payable192 202 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities61 63 Operating lease liabilities44 59 
Liabilities held for sale— 101 
Other current liabilitiesOther current liabilities190 150 Other current liabilities217 176 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities2,721 2,086 Total current liabilities2,499 3,348 
Long-term deferred revenueLong-term deferred revenue366 314 Long-term deferred revenue170 383 
Long-term liabilities - related partiesLong-term liabilities - related parties297 283 Long-term liabilities - related parties318 302 
Long-term debtLong-term debt18,253 19,375 Long-term debt18,797 18,072 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes11 12 Deferred income taxes14 10 
Long-term operating lease liabilitiesLong-term operating lease liabilities220 244 Long-term operating lease liabilities241 205 
Deferred credits and other liabilities155 115 
Other long-term liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities130 170 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities22,023 22,429 Total liabilities22,169 22,490 
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 19)00
Series A preferred units986 968 
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 15)Commitments and contingencies (see Note 15)
Series A preferred units (30 million and 30 million units issued and outstanding)Series A preferred units (30 million and 30 million units issued and outstanding)967 965 
EquityEquityEquity
Common unitholders - public (374 million and 391 million units issued and outstanding)8,919 9,384 
Common unitholders - public (359 million and 369 million units issued and outstanding)Common unitholders - public (359 million and 369 million units issued and outstanding)8,569 8,579 
Common unitholders - MPC (647 million and 647 million units issued and outstanding)Common unitholders - MPC (647 million and 647 million units issued and outstanding)2,944 2,792 Common unitholders - MPC (647 million and 647 million units issued and outstanding)3,276 2,638 
Series B preferred units (.6 million and .6 million units issued and outstanding)601 611 
Series B preferred units (0.6 million and 0.6 million units issued and outstanding)Series B preferred units (0.6 million and 0.6 million units issued and outstanding)601 611 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(17)(15)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(8)(17)
Total MPLX LP partners’ capitalTotal MPLX LP partners’ capital12,447 12,772 Total MPLX LP partners’ capital12,438 11,811 
Noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling interests243 245 Noncontrolling interests238 241 
Total equityTotal equity12,690 13,017 Total equity12,676 12,052 
Total liabilities, preferred units and equityTotal liabilities, preferred units and equity$35,699 $36,414 Total liabilities, preferred units and equity$35,812 $35,507 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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MPLX LP
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions)20212020
Increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Operating activities:
Net income/(loss)$2,274 $(1,387)
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of deferred financing costs53 44 
Depreciation and amortization971 992 
Impairment expense42 2,165 
Deferred income taxes(1)(1)
Loss on disposal of assets
(Income)/loss from equity method investments(1)
(228)1,012 
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates361 350 
Changes in:
Current receivables(162)69 
Inventories(22)(8)
Fair value of derivatives41 
Current accounts payable and accrued liabilities166 (27)
Current assets/current liabilities - related parties94 36 
Right of use assets/operating lease liabilities(2)
Deferred revenue65 85 
All other, net11 
Net cash provided by operating activities3,671 3,336 
Investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment(374)(982)
Disposal of assets77 54 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates(116)(244)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates - return of capital36 112 
Net cash used in investing activities(377)(1,060)
Financing activities:
Long-term debt - borrowings3,000 5,990 
      - repayments(4,946)(5,372)
Related party debt - borrowings6,571 4,870 
        - repayments(5,201)(5,464)
Debt issuance costs— (23)
Unit repurchases(465)— 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(29)(26)
Distributions to Series A preferred unitholders(61)(61)
Distributions to Series B preferred unitholders(41)(41)
Distributions to unitholders and general partner(2,126)(2,162)
Contributions from MPC31 34 
All other, net(3)(8)
Net cash used in financing activities(3,270)(2,263)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash24 13 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period15 15 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$39 $28 

(1)     The nine months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020 include $6 million and $1,264 million of impairment expense, respectively.
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions)20222021
Operating activities:
Net income$3,154 $2,274 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of deferred financing costs55 53 
Depreciation and amortization925 971 
Impairment expense— 42 
Deferred income taxes(1)
Gain on sales-type leases(509)— 
Loss on disposal of assets23 
Income from equity method investments(335)(228)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates405 361 
Change in fair value of derivatives(62)41 
Changes in:
Current receivables(219)(162)
Inventories(7)(22)
Current accounts payable and accrued liabilities49 166 
Current assets/current liabilities - related parties52 94 
Right of use assets/operating lease liabilities
Deferred revenue64 65 
All other, net51 11 
Net cash provided by operating activities3,651 3,671 
Investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment(535)(374)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(28)— 
Disposal of assets74 77 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates(198)(116)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates - return of capital11 36 
Net cash used in investing activities(676)(377)
Financing activities:
Long-term debt - borrowings3,379 3,000 
        - repayments(2,202)(4,946)
Related party debt - borrowings2,824 6,571 
        - repayments(4,274)(5,201)
Debt issuance costs(29)— 
Unit repurchases(315)(465)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(29)(29)
Distributions to Series A preferred unitholders(63)(61)
Distributions to Series B preferred unitholders(41)(41)
Distributions to unitholders and general partner(2,144)(2,126)
Contributions from MPC30 31 
All other, net(3)(3)
Net cash used in financing activities(2,867)(3,270)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash108 24 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period13 15 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$121 $39 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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MPLX LP
Consolidated Statements of Equity and Series A Preferred Units (Unaudited)

 Partnership  
(In millions)Common
Unit-holders
Public
Common
Unit-holder
MPC
Series B Preferred Unit-holdersAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossNon-controlling
Interests
Total
Balance at December 31, 2019$10,800 $4,968 $611 $(15)$249 $16,613 
Net (loss)/income (excludes amounts attributable to Series A preferred units)(1,022)(1,733)11 — (2,736)
Distributions to:
Unitholders(271)(446)(21)— — (738)
Noncontrolling interests— — — — (9)(9)
Contributions from:
MPC— 225 — — — 225 
Other— — (1)— 
Balance at March 31, 20209,509 3,014 601 (16)248 13,356 
Net income (excludes amounts attributable to Series A preferred units)229 388 10 — 634 
Distributions to:
Unitholders(270)(458)— — — (728)
Noncontrolling interests— — — — (8)(8)
Contributions from:
MPC— — — — 
Other— — — 
Balance at June 30, 20209,469 2,951 611 (16)247 13,262 
Net income (excludes amounts attributable to Series A preferred units)236 399 10 — 654 
Distributions to:
Unitholders(271)(445)(20)— — (736)
Noncontrolling interests— — — — (9)(9)
Contributions from:
MPC— 13 — — — 13 
Wholesale Exchange— (90)— — — (90)
Other(1)— — — 
Balance at September 30, 2020$9,436 $2,827 $601 $(16)$247 $13,095 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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 Partnership  
(In millions)Common
Unit-holders
Public
Common
Unit-holder
MPC
Series B Preferred Unit-holdersAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossNon-controlling
Interests
Total
Balance at December 31, 2020$9,384 $2,792 $611 $(15)$245 $13,017 
Net income (excludes amounts attributable to Series A preferred units)266 443 11 — 729 
Unit Repurchases(155)— — — — (155)
Distributions to:
Unitholders(269)(445)(21)— — (735)
Noncontrolling interests— — — — (10)(10)
Contributions from:
MPC— — — — 
Other— (1)— (2)— (3)
Balance at March 31, 20219,226 2,796 601 (17)244 12,850 
Net income (excludes amounts attributable to Series A preferred units)251 423 10 — 693 
Unit Repurchases(155)— — — — (155)
Distributions to:
Unitholders(262)(445)— — — (707)
Noncontrolling interests— — — — (10)(10)
Contributions from:
MPC— 122 — — — 122 
Other— — — 
Balance at June 30, 20219,061 2,897 611 (17)243 12,795 
Net income (excludes amounts attributable to Series A preferred units)278 476 10 — 773 
Unit Repurchases(160)— — — — (160)
Distributions to:
Unitholders(261)(445)(20)— — (726)
Noncontrolling interests— — — — (9)(9)
Contributions from:
MPC— 16 — — — 16 
Other— — — — 
Balance at September 30, 2021$8,919 $2,944 $601 $(17)$243 $12,690 
 Partnership  
(In millions)Common
Unit-holders
Public
Common
Unit-holder
MPC
Series B Preferred Unit-holdersAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossNon-controlling
Interests
TotalSeries A Preferred Unit-holders
Balance at December 31, 2020$9,384 $2,792 $611 $(15)$245 $13,017 $968 
Net income266 443 11 — 729 20 
Unit repurchases(155)— — — — (155)— 
Distributions(269)(445)(21)— (10)(745)(20)
Contributions— — — — — 
Other— (1)— (2)— (3)— 
Balance at March 31, 20219,226 2,796 601 (17)244 12,850 968 
Net income251 423 10 — 693 21 
Unit repurchases(155)— — — — (155)— 
Distributions(262)(445)— — (10)(717)(21)
Contributions— 122 — — — 122 — 
Other— — — — 
Balance at June 30, 20219,061 2,897 611 (17)243 12,795 968 
Net income278 476 10 — 773 38 
Unit repurchases(160)— — — — (160)— 
Distributions(261)(445)(20)— (9)(735)(20)
Contributions— 16 — — — 16 — 
Other— — — — — 
Balance at September 30, 2021$8,919 $2,944 $601 $(17)$243 $12,690 $986 
Balance at December 31, 2021$8,579 $2,638 $611 $(17)$241 $12,052 $965 
Net income287 506 11 — 812 21 
Unit repurchases(100)— — — — (100)— 
Distributions(260)(456)(21)— (9)(746)(21)
Contributions— 10 — — — 10 — 
Other(1)— — — — 
Balance at March 31, 20228,505 2,698 601 (8)240 12,036 965 
Net income304 540 10 — 863 21 
Unit repurchases(35)— — — — (35)— 
Distributions(257)(457)— — (10)(724)(21)
Contributions— — — — — 
Other— — — — 
Balance at June 30, 20228,518 2,784 611 (8)239 12,144 965 
Net income502 893 10 — 1,414 23 
Unit repurchases(196)— — — — (196)— 
Distributions(258)(456)(20)— (10)(744)(21)
Contributions— 55 — — — 55 — 
Other— — — — — 
Balance at September 30, 2022$8,569 $3,276 $601 $(8)$238 $12,676 $967 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1. Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation

Description of the Business

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

MPLX’s business consists of 2two segments based on the nature of services it offers: Logistics and Storage (“L&S”), which relates primarily to crude oil, asphaltrefined products and refined petroleumother hydrocarbon-based products; and Gathering and Processing (“G&P”), which relates primarily to natural gas and NGLs. See Note 97 for additional information regarding the operations and results of these segments.

ImpairmentsBasis of Presentation – Through the first nine months of 2021, we continued to see improvements in the environment in which our business operates as COVID-19 impacts continue to subside. The increased availability of vaccinations and easing of COVID-19 restrictions has been followed by an increase in economic activity despite the recent resurgence in COVID-19. We are unable to predict the long-term impacts COVID-19 may have on our financial position and results.

In the second quarter of 2021, we recognized impairment expense of $42 million within our G&P segment related to our continued emphasis on portfolio optimization with the anticipated divestiture of several non-core assets and the closure of other non-core assets.

During the first quarter of 2020, the overall deterioration in the economy and the environment in which MPLX and its customers operate, as well as a sustained decrease in unit price, were considered triggering events at that time resulting in impairments of the carrying value of certain assets. We recognized impairments related to goodwill, certain equity method investments and certain long-lived assets (including intangibles), within our G&P segment. Many of our producer customers refined and updated production forecasts in response to the environment at that time, which impacted their expected future demand for our services, including the future utilization of our assets. Additionally, certain of our contracts have commodity price exposure, including NGL prices, which experienced increased volatility as noted above. The table below provides information related to the impairments recognized during the first quarter of 2020 as well as the corresponding footnote where additional information can be found.
(In millions)ImpairmentFootnote Reference
Goodwill$1,814 12
Equity method investments1,264 4
Intangibles, net177 12
Property, plant and equipment, net174 11
Total impairments$3,429 

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

These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

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

Certain prior period financial statement amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

2. Accounting Standards

Recently Adopted

WeASU 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance

In November 2021, the FASB issued guidance requiring disclosures for certain types of government assistance that have been accounted for by analogy to grant or contribution models. Disclosures will include information about the type of transactions, accounting and the impact on financial statements. MPLX prospectively adopted this standard in the first quarter of 2022. The adoption of this standard did not adopt any ASUs during the first nine months of 2021 that are expected to have a material impact toon our financial statements or financial statement disclosures.

3. Acquisitions and Dispositions

Sale of Javelina Assets and Liabilities

On February 12, 2021, MarkWest Energy Operating Company, L.L.C., (“MarkWest Energy”) a wholly owned subsidiary of MPLX, completed the sale of all of MarkWest Energy’s equity interests in MarkWest Javelina Company L.L.C., MarkWest Javelina Pipeline Company L.L.C., and MarkWest Gas Services L.L.C. (collectively, “Javelina”) pursuant to the terms of an Equity Purchase Agreement entered into with a third party on December 23, 2020. The agreement included adjustments for working capital as well as an earnout provision based on the performance of the assets. No gain or loss was recorded on the sale. The estimated value of the earnout provision was recorded as a contingent asset shown within “Other noncurrent assets” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2021. Javelina’s assets and liabilities sold are shown on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as “Assets held for sale” and “Liabilities held for sale” for the year ended December 31, 2020. Prior to the sale, Javelina was reported within the G&P segment.

Wholesale Exchange

On July 31, 2020, MPLX entered into a Redemption Agreement (the “Redemption Agreement”) with Western Refining Southwest, Inc. (now known as Western Refining Southwest LLC) (“WRSW”), a wholly owned subsidiary of MPC, pursuant to which MPLX agreed to transfer to WRSW all of the outstanding membership interests in Western Refining Wholesale, LLC (“WRW”) in exchange for the redemption of MPLX common units held by WRSW. The transaction effected the transfer to MPC of the Western wholesale distribution business that MPLX acquired as a result of its acquisition of Andeavor Logistics LP (“ANDX”). Per the terms of the Redemption Agreement, MPLX redeemed 18,582,088 common units (the “Redeemed Units”) held by WRSW on July 31, 2020. The number of Redeemed Units was calculated by dividing WRW’s aggregate valuation of $340 million by the simple average of the volume weighted average NYSE prices of an MPLX common unit for the ten trading days ending at market close on July 27, 2020. MPLX canceled the Redeemed Units immediately following the Wholesale Exchange. The carrying value of the net assets of WRW transferred to MPC was approximately $90 million as of July 31, 2020, resulting in $250 million being recorded to “Common Unit-holder MPC” within the Consolidated Statements of Equity, netted against the fair value of the Redeemed Units. Included within the $90 million carrying value of the WRW net assets was approximately $65 million of goodwill. These financial statements include the results of WRW through July 31, 2020.


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4.3. Investments and Noncontrolling Interests

The following table presents MPLX’s equity method investments at the dates indicated:
Ownership as ofCarrying value atOwnership as ofCarrying value at
September 30,September 30,December 31,September 30,September 30,December 31,
(In millions, except ownership percentages)(In millions, except ownership percentages)202120212020(In millions, except ownership percentages)202220222021
L&SL&SL&S
MarEn Bakken Company LLC(1)
MarEn Bakken Company LLC(1)
25%$457 $465 
MarEn Bakken Company LLC(1)
25%$485 $449 
Illinois Extension Pipeline Company, L.L.C.Illinois Extension Pipeline Company, L.L.C.35%253 254 Illinois Extension Pipeline Company, L.L.C.35%247 243 
LOOP LLCLOOP LLC41%268 252 LOOP LLC41%283 265 
Andeavor Logistics Rio Pipeline LLC(2)
Andeavor Logistics Rio Pipeline LLC(2)
67%188 194 
Andeavor Logistics Rio Pipeline LLC(2)
67%179 183 
Minnesota Pipe Line Company, LLCMinnesota Pipe Line Company, LLC17%184 188 Minnesota Pipe Line Company, LLC17%180 183 
Whistler Pipeline LLC(2)
Whistler Pipeline LLC(2)
38%146 185 
Whistler Pipeline LLC(2)
38%188 155 
Explorer Pipeline CompanyExplorer Pipeline Company25%68 72 Explorer Pipeline Company25%62 66 
W2W Holdings LLC(3)(2)
W2W Holdings LLC(3)(2)
50%66 72 
W2W Holdings LLC(3)(2)
50%60 58 
Other(2)
Other(2)
115 103 
Other(2)
148 116 
Total L&STotal L&S1,745 1,785 Total L&S1,832 1,718 
G&PG&PG&P
MarkWest Utica EMG, L.L.C.(2)
MarkWest Utica EMG, L.L.C.(2)
57%682 698 
MarkWest Utica EMG, L.L.C.(2)
57%676 680 
Sherwood Midstream LLC(2)
Sherwood Midstream LLC(2)
50%548 557 
Sherwood Midstream LLC(2)
50%515 544 
MarkWest EMG Jefferson Dry Gas Gathering Company, L.L.C.(2)
MarkWest EMG Jefferson Dry Gas Gathering Company, L.L.C.(2)
67%335 307 
MarkWest EMG Jefferson Dry Gas Gathering Company, L.L.C.(2)
67%338 332 
MarkWest Torñado GP, L.L.C.(2)
MarkWest Torñado GP, L.L.C.(2)
60%223 188 
MarkWest Torñado GP, L.L.C.(2)
60%301 246 
Rendezvous Gas Services, L.L.C.(2)
Rendezvous Gas Services, L.L.C.(2)
78%151 159 
Rendezvous Gas Services, L.L.C.(2)
78%139 147 
Sherwood Midstream Holdings LLC(2)
Sherwood Midstream Holdings LLC(2)
51%138 148 
Sherwood Midstream Holdings LLC(2)
51%128 136 
Centrahoma Processing LLCCentrahoma Processing LLC40%132 145 Centrahoma Processing LLC40%134 133 
Other(2)
Other(2)
47 49 
Other(2)
45 45 
Total G&PTotal G&P2,256 2,251 Total G&P2,276 2,263 
TotalTotal$4,001 $4,036 Total$4,108 $3,981 
(1)    The investment in MarEn Bakken Company LLC includes our 9.19 percent indirect interest in a joint venture (“Dakota Access”) that owns and operates the Dakota Access Pipeline and Energy Transfer Crude Oil Pipeline projects, collectively referred to as the Bakken Pipeline system or DAPL.    
(2)    Investments deemed to be VIEs. Some investments included within “Other”Other have also been deemed to be VIEs.
(3)    Through our ownership interest in W2W Holdings LLC, we have a 15 percent equity interest in Wink to Webster Pipeline LLC.

For those entities that have been deemed to be VIEs, neither MPLX nor any of its subsidiaries have been deemed to be the primary beneficiary due to voting rights on significant matters. While we have the ability to exercise influence through participation in the management committees which make all significant decisions, we have equal influence over each committee as a joint interest partner and all significant decisions require the consent of the other investors without regard to economic interest andinterest; as such, we have determined that these entities should not be consolidated and apply the equity method of accounting with respect to our investments in each entity.

Sherwood Midstream LLC (“Sherwood Midstream”) has been deemed the primary beneficiary of Sherwood Midstream Holdings LLC (Sherwood(“Sherwood Midstream Holdings”) due to its controlling financial interest through its authority to manage the joint venture. As a result, Sherwood Midstream consolidates Sherwood Midstream Holdings. Therefore, MPLX also reports its portion of Sherwood Midstream Holdings’ net assets as a component of its investment in Sherwood Midstream. As of September 30, 2021,2022, MPLX has a 24.55 percent indirect ownership interest in Sherwood Midstream Holdings through Sherwood Midstream.

MPLX’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with equity method investments includes its equity investment, any additional capital contribution commitments and any operating expenses incurred by the subsidiary operator in excess of its compensation received for the performance of the operating services. MPLX did not provide any financial support to equity method investments that it was not contractually obligated to provide during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

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During the first quarter of 2020, we recorded an other than temporary impairment for three joint ventures in which we have an interest as discussed in Note 1. Impairment of these investments was $1,264 million, of which $1,251 million was related to MarkWest Utica EMG, L.L.C. and its investment in Ohio Gathering Company, L.L.C. The impairment was recorded through “Income from equity method investments.” The impairments were largely due to a reduction in forecasted volumes gathered and processed by the systems operated by the joint ventures.

Summarized financial information for MPLX’s equity method investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
(In millions)VIEsNon-VIEsTotal
Revenues and other income$565 $940 $1,505 
Costs and expenses350 427 777 
Income from operations215 513 728 
Net income172 449 621 
Income from equity method investments(1)
$120 $108 $228 
(1)    Includes impairment expense of $6 million.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
(In millions)VIEsNon-VIEsTotal
Revenues and other income$132 $933 $1,065 
Costs and expenses308 405 713 
(Loss)/income from operations(176)528 352 
Net (loss)/income(230)477 247 
(Loss)/income from equity method investments(1)
$(1,138)$126 $(1,012)
(1)    Includes impairment expense of $1,264 million.

Summarized balance sheet information for MPLX’s equity method investments as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 is as follows:
September 30, 2021
(In millions)VIEsNon-VIEsTotal
Current assets$328 $444 $772 
Noncurrent assets7,426 4,907 12,333 
Current liabilities216 254 470 
Noncurrent liabilities$2,448 $873 $3,321 

December 31, 2020
(In millions)VIEsNon-VIEsTotal
Current assets$530 $318 $848 
Noncurrent assets6,889 4,997 11,886 
Current liabilities323 187 510 
Noncurrent liabilities$1,904 $830 $2,734 

2022.

5.4. Related Party Agreements and Transactions

MPLX engages in transactions with both MPC and certain of its equity method investments as part of its normal business; however, transactions with MPC make up the majority of MPLX’s related party transactions. Transactions with related parties are further described below.
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MPLX has various long-term, fee-based commercial agreements with MPC. Under these agreements, MPLX provides transportation, gathering, terminal, fuels distribution, marketing, storage, management, operational and other services to MPC. MPC has committed to provide MPLX with minimum quarterly throughput volumes on crude oil and refined products, and other fees for
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storage capacity;capacity, operating and management fees;fees, as well as reimbursements for certain direct and indirect costs. MPC has also committed to provide a fixed fee for 100 percent of available capacity for boats, barges and third-party chartered equipment under the marine transportation service agreement. MPLX also has a keep-whole commodity agreement with MPC under which MPC pays us a processing fee for NGLs related to keep-whole agreements and delivers shrink gas to the producers on our behalf. We pay MPC a marketing fee in exchange for assuming the commodity risk. Additionally, MPLX has obligations to MPC for services provided to MPLX by MPC under omnibus and employee services-type agreements as well as other various agreements.

On June 30, 2022, MPLX and MPC entered into a Master Amendment to Transportation Services Agreements (“Master Amendment”). The Master Amendment extends the term of six transportation services agreements through 2032 and provides for automatic renewals of up to two additional five-year terms, subject to either party providing written notice at least six months prior to the end of the then-current term.

Related Party Loan

MPLX is party to a loan agreement (the “MPC Loan Agreement”) with MPC Investment LLC (“MPC Investment”) (the “MPC Loan Agreement”). Under the terms of the agreement,MPC Loan Agreement, MPC Investment extends loans to MPLX on a revolving basis as requested by MPLX and as agreed to by MPC Investment. The borrowing capacity of the MPC Loan Agreement is $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of all loans outstanding at any one time. The loan agreementMPC Loan Agreement is scheduled to expire, and borrowings under the loan agreement are scheduled to mature and become due and payable, on July 31, 2024, provided that MPC Investment may demand payment of all or any portion of the outstanding principal amount of the loan, together with all accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts (if any), at any time prior to maturity. Borrowings under the MPC Loan Agreement bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.25 percent or such lower rate as would be applicable to such loans under the MPLX Credit Agreement as discussed in Note 15. 11.

Activity on the MPC Loan Agreement was as follows:
(In millions)Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021Year Ended December 31, 2020
Borrowings$6,571 $6,264 
Average interest rate of borrowings1.345 %2.278 %
Repayments$5,201 $6,858 
Outstanding balance at end of period(1)
$1,370 $— 
(1)     Included in “Current liabilities - related parties” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions)20222021
Borrowings$2,824 $6,571 
Weighted average interest rate of borrowings1.458 %1.345 %
Repayments$4,274 $5,201 
Outstanding balance at end of period$— $1,370 

Related Party Revenue

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

Certain product sales to MPC net to zero within the consolidated financial statements as the transactions are recorded net due to the terms of the agreements under which such product was sold. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, these sales totaled $203 million and $548 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, these sales totaled $107 million and $332 million, respectively.

MPLX also has operating agreements with MPC under which it receives a fee for operating MPC’s retained pipeline assets and a fixed annual fee for providing oversight and management services required to run the marine business. MPLX also receives management fee revenue for engineering, construction and administrative services for operating certain of its equity method investments. These agreements are classified as “OtherOther income - related parties” onparties in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Certain product sales to MPC net to zero within the consolidated financial statements as the transactions are recorded net due to the terms of the agreements under which such product was sold. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, these sales totaled $235 million and $809 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, these sales totaled $203 million and $548 million, respectively.

Related Party Expenses

MPC charges MPLX for executive management services and certain general and administrative services that MPC provides to MPLX under the terms of our omnibus agreements (“Omnibus charges”). Omnibus charges included in “RentalRental cost of sales - related parties”parties primarily relate to services that support MPLX’s rental operations and maintenance of assets available for rent, as well as compensation expenses. Omnibus charges included in “PurchasesPurchases - related parties”parties primarily relate to services that support MPLX’s operations and maintenance activities, as well as compensation expenses. Omnibus charges included in “GeneralGeneral and administrative expenses”expenses primarily relate to services that support MPLX’s executive management, accounting and human resources activities. MPLX also obtains employee services from MPC under employee services agreements (“ESA charges”). ESA charges for personnel directly involved in or supporting operations and maintenance activities related to rental services are
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classified as “RentalRental cost of sales - related parties. ESA charges for personnel directly involved in or supporting operations and maintenance activities related to other services are classified as “PurchasesPurchases - related parties. ESA charges for personnel involved in executive management, accounting and human resources activities are classified as “GeneralGeneral and
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administrative expenses. In addition to these agreements, MPLX purchases products from MPC, makes payments to MPC in its capacity as general contractor to MPLX, and has certain lease agreements with MPC.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, “General2022, General and administrative expenses”expenses incurred from MPC totaled $70$60 million and $190$173 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, “General2021, General and administrative expenses”expenses incurred from MPC totaled $63$70 million and $195$190 million, respectively.

Some charges incurred under the omnibus and ESA agreements are related to engineering services and are associated with assets under construction. These charges are added to “Property,Property, plant and equipment, net” onnet in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, these charges totaled $16 million and $54 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, these charges totaled $13 million and $40 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, these charges totaled $29 million and $80 million, respectively.

MPC has also been advancing certain strategic priorities to lay a foundation for long-term success, including plans to optimize its assets and structurally lower costs in 2021 and beyond. In 2020, MPC approved and executed an involuntary workforce reduction plan, which together with employee reductions resulting from MPC’s indefinite idling of its Martinez, California and Gallup, New Mexico refineries, affected approximately 2,050 employees. All of the employees that conduct MPLX’s business are directly employed by affiliates of MPC, and certain of those employees were affected by MPC’s workforce reductions. During the third quarter of 2020, MPLX reimbursed MPC for $36 million related to severance and employee benefits related expenses that MPC recorded in connection with its workforce reductions. There were no such costs in the first nine months of 2021.

Related Party Assets and Liabilities

Assets and liabilities with related parties appearing onin the Consolidated Balance Sheets are detailed in the table below. This table identifies the various components of related party assets and liabilities, including those associated with leases (see Note 18 for additional information) and deferred revenue on minimum volume commitments. If MPC fails to meet its minimum committed volumes, MPC will pay MPLX a deficiency payment based on the terms of the agreement. The deficiency amounts received under these agreements (excluding payments received under agreements classified as sales-type leases) are recorded as “CurrentCurrent liabilities - related parties. In many cases, MPC may then apply the amount of any such deficiency payments as a credit for volumes in excess of its minimum volume commitment in future periods under the terms of the applicable agreements. MPLX recognizes related party revenues for the deficiency payments when credits are used for volumes in excess of minimum quarterly volume commitments, where it is probable the customer will not use the credit in future periods or upon the expiration of the credits. The use or expiration of the credits is a decrease in “CurrentCurrent liabilities - related parties. Deficiency payments under agreements that have been classified as sales-type leases are recorded as a reduction against the corresponding lease receivable. In addition, capital projects MPLX undertakes at the request of MPC are reimbursed in cash and recognized as revenue over the remaining term of the applicable agreements or in some cases, as a contribution from MPC.

(In millions)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Current assets - related parties
Receivables$581 $555 
Lease receivables102 82 
Prepaid12 
Other
Total698 644 
Noncurrent assets - related parties
Long-term lease receivables889 854 
Right of use assets229 229 
Unguaranteed residual asset77 47 
Long-term receivables27 31 
Total1,222 1,161 
Current liabilities - related parties
MPC loan agreement and other payables(1)
291 1,702 
Deferred revenue - project reimbursements38 42 
Deferred revenue - minimum volume deficiencies34 35 
Operating lease liabilities
Total364 1,780 
Long-term liabilities - related parties
Long-term operating lease liabilities227 228 
Long-term deferred revenue - project reimbursements91 74 
Total$318 $302 
(1)    Includes $1,450 million as of December 31, 2021 related to outstanding borrowings on the MPC Loan Agreement, which are included in Current liabilities - related parties on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. There were no borrowings outstanding on the intercompany loan with MPC as of September 30, 2022.

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(In millions)September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Current assets - related parties
Receivables - MPC$547 $615 
Receivables - Other27 
Prepaid - MPC13 
Other - MPC
Lease Receivables - MPC76 30 
Total645 677 
Noncurrent assets - related parties
Long-term receivables - MPC32 32 
Right of use assets - MPC230 231 
Long-term lease receivables - MPC857 386 
Unguaranteed residual asset - MPC41 23 
Total1,160 672 
Current liabilities - related parties
Payables - MPC1,577 215 
Payables - Other36 43 
Operating lease liabilities - MPC
Deferred revenue - Minimum volume deficiencies - MPC43 66 
Deferred revenue - Project reimbursements - MPC48 30 
Deferred revenue - Project reimbursements - Other
Total1,706 356 
Long-term liabilities - related parties
Long-term operating lease liabilities - MPC228 229 
Long-term deferred revenue - Project reimbursements - MPC62 47 
Long-term deferred revenue - Project reimbursements - Other
Total$297 $283 

Other Related Party Transactions

From time to time, MPLX may also sell to or purchase from related parties, assets and inventory at the lesser of average unit cost or net realizable value. Sales to related parties for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 were $19$20 million and $8$19 million, respectively. Purchases from related parties for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were $31 million and were immaterial for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.2021.

6.5. Equity

The changes in the number of common units during the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 are summarized below:
(In units)Common Units
Balance at December 31, 202020211,038,777,9781,016,178,378 
Unit-based compensation awards213,727190,529 
Units redeemed in unit repurchase program(17,563,855)(10,353,035)
Balance at September 30, 202120221,021,427,8501,006,015,872 

Unit Repurchase Program

On November 2, 2020, MPLX announced the board authorization of a unit repurchase program for the repurchase of up to $1 billion of MPLX’s outstanding common units held by the public. On August 2, 2022, we announced the board authorization for the repurchase of up to an additional $1 billion of MPLX common units held by the public. The unit repurchase authorizations have no expiration date. We may utilize various methods to effect the repurchases, which could include open market repurchases, negotiated block transactions, tender offers, accelerated unit repurchases, tender offers or open market solicitations for units, some of which may be effected through Rule 10b5-1 plans. The timing and
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amount of future repurchases, if any, will depend upon several factors, including market and business conditions, and such repurchases may be initiated, suspended or discontinued at any time. The repurchase authorization has no expiration date. During

Total unit repurchases were as follows for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we repurchased 17,563,855 common units at an average cost per unit of $26.79 and paid $465 million of cash, with an additional $5 million of cash paid in early October in connection with the settlement of certain late September purchases. respective periods:

Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions, except per unit data)2022202120222021
Number of common units repurchased661018
Cash paid for common units repurchased$180 $155 $315 $465 
Average cost per unit$31.65 $28.41 $31.98 $26.79 

As of September 30, 2021,2022, we had $497$1,006 million remaining under ourthe unit repurchase authorization.authorization, which reflects the repurchase of 532,326 common units for $16 million that were transacted in the third quarter of 2022 and settled in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Series B Preferred Units

MPLX has 600,000 outstanding 600,000 units of 6.875 percent Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units representing limited partner interests of MPLX with a price to the public of $1,000 per unit (the “Series B preferred units”). The Series B preferred units are pari passu with the Series A preferred units with respect to distribution rights and rights upon liquidation. Series B preferred unitholders are entitled to receive a fixed distribution of $68.75 per unit, per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on the 15th day, or the first business day thereafter, of February and August of each year up to and including February 15, 2023. After February 15, 2023, the holders of Series B preferred units are entitled to receive cumulative, quarterly distributions payable in arrears on the 15th day of February, May, August and November of each year, or the first business day thereafter, based on a floating annual rate equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 4.652 percent, in each case assuming a distribution is declared by the Board of Directors. MPLX has the right to redeem some or all of the Series B preferred units, at any time, on or after February 15, 2023 at the Series B preferred unit redemption price of $1,000 per unit, plus any accumulated and unpaid distributions up to the redemption date.

Cash distributions

On November 2, 2021,1, 2022, MPLX declared a cash distribution for the third quarter of 2021,2022, totaling $1,305$777 million, or $1.28$0.7750 per common unit, consisting of a base distribution amount of $0.705 per common unit and a special distribution amount of $0.575 per common unit (the “Special Distribution Amount”).unit. This distribution will be paid on November 19, 202122, 2022 to common unitholders of record on November 12, 2021.15, 2022. This rate will also be received by Series A preferred unitholders.

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Quarterly distributions for 20212022 and 20202021 are summarized below:
(Per common unit)(Per common unit)20212020(Per common unit)20222021
March 31,March 31,$0.6875 $0.6875 March 31,$0.7050 $0.6875 
June 30,June 30,0.6875 0.6875 June 30,0.7050 0.6875 
September 30,(1)September 30,(1)$1.2800 $0.6875 September 30,(1)$0.7750 $1.2800 
(1)    Includes a supplemental distribution amount of $0.575 per common unit declared and paid during the fourth quarter of 2021 (the “Supplemental Distribution Amount”).

In accordance with the distribution rights discussed above, MPLX made a cash distribution totalingdistributions of $21 million to Series B unitholders on February 15, 2022 and August 16, 2021.15, 2022.

The allocation of total quarterly cash distributions to limited and preferred unitholders is as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020.2021. Distributions, although earned, are not accrued until declared. MPLX’s distributions are declared subsequent to quarter end; therefore, the following table represents total cash distributions applicable to the period in which the distributions were earned.
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2021202020212020
Common and preferred unit distributions:
Common unitholders, includes common units of general partner (1)
$1,305 $715 $2,717 $2,158 
Series A preferred unit distributions (1)
38 20 79 61 
Series B preferred unit distributions10 10 31 31 
Total cash distributions declared$1,353 $745 $2,827 $2,250 
Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions)2022202120222021
Common and preferred unit distributions:
Common unitholders, includes common units of general partner(1)
$777 $1,305 $2,204 $2,717 
Series A preferred unit distributions(1)
23 38 65 79 
Series B preferred unit distributions10 10 31 31 
Total cash distributions declared$810 $1,353 $2,300 $2,827 
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7.6. Net Income/(Loss)Income Per Limited Partner Unit

Net income/(loss)income per unit applicable to common units is computed by dividing net income/(loss)income attributable to MPLX LP less income/(loss)income allocated to participating securities by the weighted average number of common units outstanding.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, MPLX had participating securities consisting of common units, certain equity-based compensation awards, Series A preferred units and Series B preferred units and had dilutive potential common units consisting of certain equity-based compensation awards. Potential common units omitted from the diluted earnings per unit calculation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 20202021 were less than 1 million.
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions)(In millions)2021202020212020(In millions)2022202120222021
Net income/(loss) attributable to MPLX LP$802 $665 $2,247 $(1,411)
Net income attributable to MPLX LP(1)
Net income attributable to MPLX LP(1)
$1,428 $802 $3,128 $2,247 
Less: Distributions declared on Series A preferred units(1)(2)
Less: Distributions declared on Series A preferred units(1)(2)
38 20 79 61 
Less: Distributions declared on Series A preferred units(1)(2)
23 38 65 79 
Distributions declared on Series B preferred unitsDistributions declared on Series B preferred units10 10 31 31 Distributions declared on Series B preferred units10 10 31 31 
Limited partners’ distributions declared on MPLX common units (including common units of general partner)(1)(2)
Limited partners’ distributions declared on MPLX common units (including common units of general partner)(1)(2)
1,305 715 2,717 2,158 
Limited partners’ distributions declared on MPLX common units (including common units of general partner)(1)(2)
777 1,305 2,204 2,717 
Undistributed net loss attributable to MPLX LP$(551)$(80)$(580)$(3,661)
Undistributed net gain/ (loss) attributable to MPLX LPUndistributed net gain/ (loss) attributable to MPLX LP$618 $(551)$828 $(580)
(1)     The three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 include a $509 million non-cash gain on a lease reclassification. See Note 14 for additional information.
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In millions, except per unit data)Limited Partners’
Common Units
Series A Preferred UnitsSeries B Preferred UnitsTotal
Basic and diluted net income attributable to MPLX LP per unit
Net income attributable to MPLX LP:
Distributions declared$777 $23 $10 $810 
Undistributed net gain attributable to MPLX LP(1)
600 $18 — 618 
Net income attributable to MPLX LP(2)
$1,377 $41 $10 $1,428 
Weighted average units outstanding:
Basic1,010 
Diluted1,011 
Net income attributable to MPLX LP per limited partner unit:
Basic$1.36 
Diluted$1.36 
(1)     The undistributed net gain attributable to MPLX LP includes a $509 million non-cash gain on a lease reclassification for the three months ended September 30, 2022. See Note 614 for additional information.
(2)    Allocation of net income attributable to MPLX LP assumes all earnings for the period had been distributed based on the distribution information.priorities applicable to the period.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
(In millions, except per unit data)Limited Partners’
Common Units
Series A Preferred UnitsSeries B Preferred UnitsTotal
Basic and diluted net income attributable to MPLX LP per unit
Net income attributable to MPLX LP:
Distributions declared(1)
$1,305 $38 $10 $1,353 
Undistributed net loss attributable to MPLX LP(551)— — (551)
Net income attributable to MPLX LP(2)
$754 $38 $10 $802 
Weighted average units outstanding:
Basic1,024 
Diluted1,025 
Net income attributable to MPLX LP per limited partner unit:
Basic$0.74 
Diluted$0.74 
(1) Includes the SpecialSupplemental Distribution Amount.
(2)    Allocation of net income attributable to MPLX LP assumes all earnings for the period had been distributed based on the distribution priorities applicable to the period.

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Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In millions, except per unit data)(In millions, except per unit data)Limited Partners’
Common Units
Series A Preferred UnitsSeries B Preferred UnitsTotal(In millions, except per unit data)Limited Partners’
Common Units
Series A Preferred UnitsSeries B Preferred UnitsTotal
Basic and diluted net income attributable to MPLX LP per unitBasic and diluted net income attributable to MPLX LP per unitBasic and diluted net income attributable to MPLX LP per unit
Net income attributable to MPLX LP:Net income attributable to MPLX LP:Net income attributable to MPLX LP:
Distributions declaredDistributions declared$715 $20 $10 $745 Distributions declared$2,204 $65 $31 $2,300 
Undistributed net loss attributable to MPLX LP(80)— — (80)
Undistributed net gain attributable to MPLX LP(1)
Undistributed net gain attributable to MPLX LP(1)
804 24 — 828 
Net income attributable to MPLX LP(1)(2)
Net income attributable to MPLX LP(1)(2)
$635 $20 $10 $665 
Net income attributable to MPLX LP(1)(2)
$3,008 $89 $31 $3,128 
Weighted average units outstanding:Weighted average units outstanding:Weighted average units outstanding:
BasicBasic1,046 Basic1,012 
DilutedDiluted1,047 Diluted1,013 
Net income attributable to MPLX LP per limited partner unit:Net income attributable to MPLX LP per limited partner unit:Net income attributable to MPLX LP per limited partner unit:
BasicBasic$0.61 Basic$2.97 
DilutedDiluted$0.61 Diluted$2.97 
(1)     The undistributed net gain attributable to MPLX LP includes a $509 million non-cash gain on a lease reclassification for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. See Note 14 for additional information.    
(2)    Allocation of net income attributable to MPLX LP assumes all earnings for the period had been distributed based on the distribution priorities applicable to the period.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
(In millions, except per unit data)Limited Partners’
Common Units
Series A Preferred UnitsSeries B Preferred UnitsTotal
Basic and diluted net income attributable to MPLX LP per unit
Net income attributable to MPLX LP:
Distributions declared(1)
$2,717 $79 $31 $2,827 
Undistributed net loss attributable to MPLX LP(580)— — (580)
Net income attributable to MPLX LP(2)
$2,137 $79 $31 $2,247 
Weighted average units outstanding:
Basic1,030 
Diluted1,030 
Net income attributable to MPLX LP per limited partner unit:
Basic$2.07 
Diluted$2.07 
(1) Includes the SpecialSupplemental Distribution Amount.
(2)    Allocation of net income attributable to MPLX LP assumes all earnings for the period had been distributed based on the distribution priorities applicable to the period.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
(In millions, except per unit data)Limited Partners’
Common Units
Series A Preferred UnitsSeries B Preferred UnitsTotal
Basic and diluted net income attributable to MPLX LP per unit
Net income attributable to MPLX LP:
Distributions declared$2,158 $61 $31 $2,250 
Undistributed net loss attributable to MPLX LP(3,661)— — (3,661)
Net (loss)/income attributable to MPLX LP(1)
$(1,503)$61 $31 $(1,411)
Weighted average units outstanding:
Basic1,054 
Diluted1,054 
Net income attributable to MPLX LP per limited partner unit:
Basic$(1.43)
Diluted$(1.43)
(1)     Allocation of net income attributable to MPLX LP assumes all earnings for the period had been distributed based on the distribution priorities applicable to the period.

8. Series A Preferred Units

On November 2, 2021, MPLX declared a cash distribution of $1.28 per common unit for the third quarter of 2021. Holders of the Series A preferred units will receive the common unit rate in lieu of the lower $0.528125 base amount. Approximately 29.6 million Series A preferred units remaining outstanding as of September 30, 2021.
The changes in the redeemable preferred balance from December 31, 2020 through September 30, 2021 are summarized below:
(In millions)Redeemable Series A Preferred Units
Balance at December 31, 2020$968 
Net income allocated (1)
79 
Distributions received by Series A preferred unitholders(61)
Balance at September 30, 2021$986 
(1)     Includes the Special Distribution Amount.

9.7. Segment Information

MPLX’s chief operating decision maker is the chief executive officer (“CEO”) of its general partner. The CEO reviews MPLX’s discrete financial information, makes operating decisions, assesses financial performance and allocates resources on a type of service basis. MPLX has 2two reportable segments: L&S and G&P. Each of these segments is organized and managed based upon the nature of the products and services it offers.

L&S – gathers, transports, stores distributes and marketsdistributes crude oil, asphalt, refined petroleum products, and water.other hydrocarbon-based products. Also includes anthe operation of refining logistics, fuels distribution and inland marine business,businesses, terminals, rail facilities, and storage caverns and refining logistics.caverns.
G&P – gathers, processes and transports natural gas; and gathers, transports, fractionates, stores and markets NGLs.

Our CEO evaluates the performance of our segments using Segment Adjusted EBITDA. Amounts included in net income and excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA include: (i) depreciation and amortization; (ii) provision/(benefit) for income taxes; (iii) amortization of deferred financing costs; (iv) gain/(loss) on extinguishment of debt; (v) non-cash equity-based compensation; (vi) impairment expense; (vii) net interest and other financial costs; (viii)(iii) impairment expense; (iv) income/(loss) from equity method investments; (ix)(v) distributions and adjustments related to equity
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method investments; (x) unrealized derivative gains/(losses); (xi) acquisition costs; (xii)(vi) gain on sales-type leases; (vii) noncontrolling interest;interests; and (xiii)(viii) other adjustments as deemed necessary. These items are either: (i) believed to be non-recurring in nature; (ii) not believed to be allocable or controlled by the segment; or (iii) are not tied to the operational performance of the segment.
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the Partnership by our CEO and thus are not reported in our disclosures.

The tables below present information about revenues and other income, Segment Adjusted EBITDA, restructuring expenses, capital expenditures and investments in unconsolidated affiliates as well as total assets for our reportable segments:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions)(In millions)2021202020212020(In millions)2022202120222021
L&SL&SL&S
Service revenueService revenue$983 $989 $2,928 $2,924 Service revenue$1,038 $983 $3,031 $2,928 
Rental incomeRental income172 249 597 737 Rental income210 172 593 597 
Product related revenueProduct related revenue11 49 Product related revenue15 11 
Sales-type lease revenue - related parties132 38 305 114 
Sales-type lease revenueSales-type lease revenue118 132 343 305 
Income from equity method investmentsIncome from equity method investments41 36 112 126 Income from equity method investments72 41 183 112 
Other incomeOther income15 13 46 40 Other income15 42 46 
Total segment revenues and other income(1)
Total segment revenues and other income(1)
1,346 1,334 3,999 3,990 
Total segment revenues and other income(1)
1,450 1,346 4,207 3,999 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(2)
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(2)
904 893 2,747 2,604 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(2)
969 904 2,839 2,747 
Restructuring expenses— 27 — 27 
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures85 118 220 410 Capital expenditures80 85 238 220 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliatesInvestments in unconsolidated affiliates31 132 Investments in unconsolidated affiliates12 90 31 
G&PG&PG&P
Service revenueService revenue519 524 1,520 1,549 Service revenue537 519 1,528 1,520 
Rental incomeRental income80 94 263 271 Rental income66 80 239 263 
Product related revenueProduct related revenue553 234 1,357 607 Product related revenue742 553 2,263 1,357 
Income/(loss) from equity method investments51 47 116 (1,138)
Other income10 14 38 41 
Sales-type lease revenueSales-type lease revenue28 — 28 — 
Income from equity method investmentsIncome from equity method investments53 51 152 116 
Other income(3)
Other income(3)
525 10 534 38 
Total segment revenues and other income(1)
Total segment revenues and other income(1)
1,213 913 3,294 1,330 
Total segment revenues and other income(1)
1,951 1,213 4,744 3,294 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(2)
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(2)
485 442 1,368 1,252 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(2)
502 485 1,482 1,368 
Restructuring expenses— — 
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures69 131 135 375 Capital expenditures146 69 336 135 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliatesInvestments in unconsolidated affiliates$23 $18 $85 $112 Investments in unconsolidated affiliates$30 $23 $108 $85 
(1)    Within the total segment revenues and other income amounts presented above, third party revenues for the L&S segment were $175 million and $468 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and $138 million and $405 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, and $139respectively. Third party revenues for the G&P segment were $1,885 million and $443$4,551 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively. Third party revenues for the G&P segment were2022, respectively, and $1,170 million and $3,147 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, and $858 million and $1,181 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.
(2)    See below for the reconciliation from Segment Adjusted EBITDA to “Net income/(loss).”Net income.

(In millions)September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Segment assets
Cash and cash equivalents$39 $15 
L&S20,729 20,938 
G&P14,931 15,461 
Total assets$35,699 $36,414 
(3)    The three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 include a $509 million non-cash gain on a lease reclassification. See Note 14 for additional information.

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The table below provides a reconciliation between “Net income/(loss)”Net income and Segment Adjusted EBITDA.

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2021202020212020
Reconciliation to Net income/(loss):
L&S Segment Adjusted EBITDA$904 $893 $2,747 $2,604 
G&P Segment Adjusted EBITDA485 442 1,368 1,252 
Total reportable segments1,389 1,335 4,115 3,856 
Depreciation and amortization(1)
(324)(346)(971)(992)
Provision for income taxes— (1)(1)(1)
Amortization of deferred financing costs(18)(15)(53)(44)
Non-cash equity-based compensation(1)(4)(6)(12)
Impairment expense— — (42)(2,165)
Net interest and other financial costs(200)(223)(618)(647)
Gain on extinguishment of debt(2)14 10 14 
Income/(loss) from equity method investments92 83 228 (1,012)
Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments(129)(130)(371)(369)
Unrealized derivative losses(2)
(2)(10)(41)(1)
Restructuring expenses— (36)— (36)
Other(3)(3)(5)(5)
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests10 29 27 
Net income/(loss)$811 $674 $2,274 $(1,387)
Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions)2022202120222021
Reconciliation to Net income:
L&S Segment Adjusted EBITDA$969 $904 $2,839 $2,747 
G&P Segment Adjusted EBITDA502 485 1,482 1,368 
Total reportable segments1,471 1,389 4,321 4,115 
Depreciation and amortization(1)
(302)(324)(925)(971)
Gain on sales-type leases509 — 509 — 
Impairment expense— — — (42)
Interest and other financial costs(236)(220)(691)(661)
Income from equity method investments125 92 335 228 
Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments(166)(129)(450)(371)
Other(2)
26 (6)26 (53)
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests10 29 29 
Net income$1,437 $811 $3,154 $2,274 
(1)    Depreciation and amortization attributable to L&S was $128 million and $387 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and $131 million and $414 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively,respectively. Depreciation and $164amortization attributable to G&P was $174 million and $440$538 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively. Depreciation2022, respectively, and amortization attributable to G&P was $193 million and $557 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, and $182 million and $552 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.
(2)    MPLX makes a distinction between realizedIncludes unrealized derivative gain/ (loss), non-cash equity-based compensation, and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.other miscellaneous items.

10. Inventories

Inventories consist of the following:
(In millions)September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
NGLs$10 $
Line fill24 13 
Spare parts, materials and supplies107 100 
Total inventories$141 $118 

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11.8. Property, Plant and Equipment
 
Property, plant and equipment with associated accumulated depreciation is shown below:

September 30, 2021December 31, 2020September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(In millions)(In millions)Gross PP&EAccumulated DepreciationNet PP&EGross PP&EAccumulated DepreciationNet PP&E(In millions)Gross PP&EAccumulated DepreciationNet PP&EGross PP&EAccumulated DepreciationNet PP&E
L&SL&S$12,296 $3,108 $9,188 $12,813 $2,997 $9,816 L&S$12,373 $3,456 $8,917 $12,371 $3,227 $9,144 
G&PG&P14,115 3,145 10,970 14,062 2,660 11,402 G&P13,389 3,396 9,993 14,175 3,277 10,898 
TotalTotal$26,411 $6,253 $20,158 $26,875 $5,657 $21,218 Total$25,762 $6,852 $18,910 $26,546 $6,504 $20,042 

We capitalize interest as part of the cost of major projects during the construction period. Capitalized interest totaled $2 million and $7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. Capitalized interest totaled $2 millionand $12 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.

Long-lived assets used in operations are assessed for impairment whenever changes in facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable based on the expected undiscounted future cash flow of an asset group. For purposes of impairment evaluation, long-lived assets must be grouped at the lowest level for which independent cash flows can be identified, which is at least at the segment level and in some cases for similar assets in the same geographic region where cash flows can be separately identified. If the sum of the undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value of an asset group, fair value is calculated, and the carrying value is written down if greater than the calculated fair value.

During In the firstsecond quarter of 2020,2021, we identified anrecognized impairment trigger relating to asset groupsexpense of $42 million within our Western G&P reporting unit as a resultsegment related to our continued emphasis on portfolio optimization with the divestiture of significant impacts to forecasted cash flows for these asset groups resulting fromseveral non-core assets and the first quarterclosure of 2020 events and circumstances as discussed in Note 1. The cash flows associated with these assets were significantly impacted by volume declines reflecting decreased forecasted producer customer production as a result of lower commodity prices. After assessing each asset group within the Western G&P reporting unit for impairment, only the East Texas G&P asset group resulted in the fair value of the underlying assets being less than the carrying value. As a result, an impairment of $174 million was recorded to “Impairment expense” on the Consolidated Statements of Income in the first quarter of 2020. See Note 1 for discussion of 2021 impairments.other non-core assets.

12. Goodwill and Intangibles

Goodwill

During the first quarter of 2020, we performed an interim impairment analysis of the goodwill recorded based on consideration of a number of first quarter events and circumstances as discussed in Note 1. Our producer customers in our Eastern G&P region reduced production forecasts and drilling activity in response to the global economic downturn. Additionally, a decline in NGL prices impacted our future revenue forecast. As a result of the interim impairment analysis, we recorded an impairment of $1,814 million within the Eastern G&P reporting unit, which was recorded to “Impairment expense” on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The impairment was primarily driven by additional guidance related to the slowing of drilling activity, which reduced production growth forecasts from our producer customers.

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:
(In millions)L&SG&PTotal
Gross goodwill as of December 31, 2019$7,722 $3,141 $10,863 
Accumulated impairment losses— (1,327)(1,327)
Balance as of December 31, 20197,722 1,814 9,536 
Impairment losses— (1,814)(1,814)
Wholesale Exchange (Note 3)(65)— (65)
Balance as of December 31, 20207,657 — 7,657 
Balance as of September 30, 20217,657 — 7,657 
Gross goodwill as of September 30, 20217,657 3,141 10,798 
Accumulated impairment losses— (3,141)(3,141)
Balance as of September 30, 2021$7,657 $— $7,657 

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Intangible Assets

During the first quarter of 2020, we also determined that an impairment analysis of intangibles within our Western G&P reporting unit was necessary. See Note 11 for additional information regarding our assessment around the Western G&P reporting unit, and more specifically our East Texas G&P asset group. The fair value of the intangibles in our East Texas G&P asset group was determined based on applying the multi-period excess earnings method, which is an income approach. Key assumptions included management’s best estimates of the expected future cash flows from existing customers, customer attrition rates and the discount rate. After performing our evaluations related to the impairment of intangible assets associated with our East Texas G&P asset group during the first quarter of 2020, we recorded an impairment of $177 million to “Impairment expense” on the Consolidated Statements of Income related to our customer relationships. No additional impairments have been recorded since that time.

13.9. Fair Value Measurements

Fair Values – Recurring

Fair value measurements and disclosures relate primarily to MPLX’s derivative positions as discussed in Note 14. The following table presents the financial instruments carried at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 by fair value hierarchy level. MPLX has elected to offset the fair value amounts recognized for multiple derivative contracts executed with the same counterparty.
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
(In millions)AssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Embedded derivatives in commodity contracts$— $(104)$— $(63)
Total carrying value on Consolidated Balance Sheets$— $(104)$— $(63)
10.

Level 3 instruments includerelate to an embedded derivative in commodity contracts. The embedded derivative liability relates tofor a natural gas purchase commitment embedded in a keep-whole processing agreement. The fair value calculation for these Level 3 instruments used significant unobservable inputs including: (1) NGL prices interpolated and extrapolated due to inactive markets ranging from $0.68$0.51 to $1.80$1.56 per gallon with a weighted average
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of $0.75 per gallon and (2) the probability of renewal of 100 percent for the first five-year term and second five-yearrenewal term of the gas purchase commitment and related keep-whole processing agreement. Increases or decreases in the fractionation spread result in an increase or decrease in the fair value of the embedded derivative liability, respectively. Beyond the embedded derivative discussed above, we had no outstanding commodity derivative contracts as of September 30, 20212022 or December 31, 2020.2021.
Changes in Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

The following table is a reconciliation of the net beginning and ending balances recorded for net assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
(In millions)Commodity Derivative Contracts (net)Embedded Derivatives in Commodity Contracts (net)Commodity Derivative Contracts (net)Embedded Derivatives in Commodity Contracts (net)
Fair value at beginning of period$— $(102)$— $(51)
Total losses (realized and unrealized) included in earnings(1)
— (7)— (12)
Settlements— — 
Fair value at end of period— (104)— (61)
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to liabilities still held at end of period$— $(6)$— $(11)
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
(In millions)Commodity Derivative Contracts (net)Embedded Derivatives in Commodity Contracts (net)Commodity Derivative Contracts (net)Embedded Derivatives in Commodity Contracts (net)
Fair value at beginning of period$— $(63)$— $(60)
Total losses (realized and unrealized) included in earnings(1)
— (52)— (5)
Settlements— 11 — 
Fair value at end of period— (104)— (61)
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to liabilities still held at end of period$— $(44)$— $(2)
Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions)2022202120222021
Beginning balance$(92)$(102)$(108)$(63)
Unrealized and realized gain/ (loss) included in net income(1)
44 (7)52 (52)
Settlements10 11 
Ending balance(46)(104)(46)(104)
The amount of total gain/ (loss) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gain/ (loss) relating to liabilities still held at end of period$42 $(6)$50 $(44)
(1)     Gains and lossesGain/ (loss) on derivatives embedded in commodity contracts are recorded in “PurchasedPurchased product costs” oncosts in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Fair Values – Non-recurring

Non-recurring fair value measurements and disclosures relate primarily to MPLX’s sales-type leases as discussed in Note 14. The net investment in sales-type leases is recorded at the estimated fair value of the underlying leased assets at contract modification date. The leased assets were valued using a cost method valuation approach which utilizes Level 3 inputs.

Fair Values – Reported

MPLX’s primaryWe believe the carrying value of our other financial instruments, areincluding cash and cash equivalents, receivables, receivables from related parties, lease receivables, lease receivables from related parties, accounts payable, and payables to related parties, and debt.approximate fair value. MPLX’s fair value assessment incorporates a variety of considerations, including (1) the duration of the instruments, (2) MPC’s investment-grade credit rating, and (3) the historical incurrence of and expected future insignificance of bad debt expense, which includes an evaluation of counterparty credit risk. MPLX believes the carrying values of its current assets and liabilities approximate fair value. The recorded value of the amounts outstanding under the bank revolving credit facility, if any, approximateapproximates fair value due to the variable interest rate that approximates current market rates. Derivative instruments are recorded at fair value, based on available market information (see Note 14)10).

The fair value of MPLX’s debt is estimated based on prices from recent market non-binding indicative quotes. The debt fair values are consideredtrade activity and is categorized in Level 3 measurements.of the fair value hierarchy. The following table summarizes the fair value and carrying value of our third-party debt, excluding finance leases:leases and unamortized debt issuance costs:
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
(In millions)Fair ValueCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying Value
Outstanding debt(1)
$20,553 $18,350 $22,951 $20,244 

September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(In millions)Fair ValueCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying Value
Outstanding debt(1)
$17,552 $19,891 $20,779 $18,664 
(1)    Amounts outstanding under the MPC Loan Agreement are not included in the table above, as the carrying value approximates fair value. This balance is reflected in “CurrentCurrent liabilities - related parties” onparties in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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As of September 30, 2021,2022, MPLX had no outstanding commodity contracts beyond the embedded derivative discussed below.

Embedded Derivative - MPLX has a natural gas purchase commitment embedded in a keep-whole processing agreement with a producer customer in the Southern Appalachian region expiring in December 2022.2027. The customer has the unilateral option to extend the agreement for 2 consecutive one five-year termsterm through December 2032. For accounting purposes, the natural gas purchase commitment and the term extending optionsoption have been aggregated into a single compound embedded derivative. The probability of the customer exercising its optionsoption is determined based on assumptions about the customer’s potential business strategy decision points that may exist at the time they would elect whether to renew the contract. The changes in fair value of this compound embedded derivative are based on the difference between the contractual and index pricing, the probability of the producer customer exercising its option to extend, and the estimated favorability of these contracts compared to current market conditions. The changes in fair value are recorded in earnings through “PurchasedPurchased product costs” oncosts in the Consolidated Statements of Income. For further information regarding the fair value measurement of derivative instruments, see Note 13.9. As of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the estimated fair value of this contract was a liability of $104$46 million and $63$108 million, respectively.

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Certain derivative positions are subject to master netting agreements, therefore, MPLX has elected to offset derivative assets and liabilities that are legally permissible to be offset. As of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, there were no derivative assets or liabilities that were offset onin the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The impact of MPLX’s derivative contracts not designated as hedging instruments on its Consolidated Balance Sheets is summarized below:

(In millions)September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Derivative contracts not designated as hedging instruments and their balance sheet locationAssetLiabilityAssetLiability
Commodity contracts(1)
Other current assets / Other current liabilities$— $(15)$— $(7)
Other noncurrent assets / Deferred credits and other liabilities— (89)— (56)
Total$— $(104)$— $(63)
(1)     Includes the embedded derivative in the commodity contract discussed above.
(In millions)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Balance Sheet LocationAssetLiabilityAssetLiability
Commodity contracts
Other current assets / Other current liabilities$— $$— $15 
Other noncurrent assets / Other long-term liabilities— 39 — 93 
Total$— $46 $— $108 

We make a distinction between realized or unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed, and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded. The impact of MPLX’s derivative contracts not designated as hedging instruments and the location of gains and losses recognized onin the Consolidated Statements of Income is summarized below:

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions)(In millions)2021202020212020(In millions)2022202120222021
Purchased product costsPurchased product costsPurchased product costs
Realized lossRealized loss$(5)$(2)$(11)$(4)Realized loss$(2)$(5)$(10)$(11)
Unrealized loss(2)(10)(41)(1)
Purchased product costs derivative loss(7)(12)(52)(5)
Unrealized gain / (loss)Unrealized gain / (loss)46 (2)62 (41)
Purchased product cost derivative gain / (loss)Purchased product cost derivative gain / (loss)$44 $(7)$52 $(52)
Total derivative loss$(7)$(12)$(52)$(5)

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MPLX’s outstanding borrowings consist of the following:

(In millions)September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
MPLX LP:
Bank revolving credit facility$— $175 
Floating rate senior notes— 1,000 
Fixed rate senior notes18,532 19,240 
Consolidated subsidiaries:
MarkWest23 23 
ANDX45 87 
Financing lease obligations11 
Total18,609 20,536 
Unamortized debt issuance costs(105)(116)
Unamortized discount/premium(250)(281)
Amounts due within one year(1)(764)
Total long-term debt due after one year$18,253 $19,375 
(In millions)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
MPLX LP:
MPLX Credit Agreement$— $300 
Fixed rate senior notes20,046 18,532 
Consolidated subsidiaries:
MarkWest23 23 
ANDX31 45 
Financing lease obligations
Total20,108 18,909 
Unamortized debt issuance costs(120)(102)
Unamortized discount(209)(236)
Amounts due within one year(982)(499)
Total long-term debt due after one year$18,797 $18,072 

Credit Agreement

MPLX’s amended and restatedOn July 7, 2022, MPLX entered into a new five-year credit agreement (as amended, the(the “MPLX Credit Agreement”), to replace the previous $3.5 billion credit facility that was scheduled to expire July 2024. The new MPLX Credit Agreement matures in July 2027 and, among other things, provides for borrowingsa $2 billion unsecured revolving credit facility and letter of credit issuing capacity under the facility of up to $3.5$150 million. Letter of credit issuing capacity is included in, not in addition to, the $2 billion and a term that extends to July 2024. borrowing capacity. The financial covenants of the MPLX Credit Agreement are substantially the same as those contained in the previous credit agreement. Borrowings under the new MPLX Credit Agreement bear interest, at MPLX’s election, at either the Adjusted Term SOFR or the Alternate Base Rate, both as defined in the MPLX Credit Agreement, plus an applicable margin.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022, MPLX borrowed $3.0 billion$900 million under the new MPLX Credit Agreement and previous credit agreement, at an average interest rate of 1.3451.454 percent, and repaid $3.175 billion.$1,200 million. At September 30, 2021,2022, MPLX had no outstanding borrowings and less than $1 million in letters of credit outstanding under the new MPLX Credit Agreement, resulting in total availability of $3.5 billion, or 100 percent of the borrowing capacityapproximately $2.0 billion..
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Floating Rate Senior Notes

On September 3, 2021 MPLX redeemed, at par value, all of the $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of floating rate senior notes due September 2022, which resulted in the immediate expense recognition of $2 million of unamortized debt issuance costs. These costs are included on the Consolidated Statements of Income as “Other financial costs.” This redemption was funded primarily by borrowings under the MPC Loan Agreement.

Fixed Rate Senior Notes

MPLX’s senior notes, including those issued by consolidated subsidiaries, consist of various series of senior notes expiringmaturing between 20222023 and 2058 with interest rates ranging from 1.750 percent to 5.500 percent. Interest on each series of notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on various dates depending on the series of the notes.

On January 15, 2021March 14, 2022, MPLX issued $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.950 percent senior notes due March 2052 (the “2052 Senior Notes”) in an underwritten public offering. The 2052 Senior Notes were offered at a price to the public of 98.982 percent with interest payable semi-annually in arrears, commencing on September 14, 2022. The net proceeds were used to repay amounts outstanding under the MPC Loan Agreement and under the previous credit agreement.

On August 11, 2022, MPLX issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.950 percent senior notes due September 2032 (the “2032 Senior Notes”) in an underwritten public offering. The 2032 Senior Notes were offered at a price to the public of 99.433 percent with interest payable semi-annually in arrears, commencing on March 1, 2023. The net proceeds were used to redeem all of the 3.500 percent senior notes due December 2022 and all of the 3.375 percent senior notes due March 2023, as discussed below.

On August 25, 2022, MPLX redeemed all of the $750$500 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of 5.2503.500 percent senior notes due January 15, 2025, including approximately $42December 2022, $14 million of which was issued by Andeavor Logistics LP, at 100.1010 percent of the aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including the redemption date. On September 15, 2022, MPLX redeemed all of the $500 million 3.375 percent senior notes issued by ANDXdue March 2023 at a price equal to 102.625100 percent of the aggregate principal amount. The paymentimpact of $20 million relatedthese debt extinguishments was not material to the note premium, offset by the immediate expense recognition of $12 million of unamortized debt premium and issuance costs, resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $8 million that is included on the Consolidated Statements of Income as “Other financial costs.”Income.

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Disaggregation of Revenue

The following tables represent a disaggregation of revenue for each reportable segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020:2021:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In millions)L&SG&PTotal
Revenues and other income:
Service revenue$94 $533 $627 
Service revenue - related parties944 948 
Service revenue - product related— 83 83 
Product sales615 617 
Product sales - related parties44 46 
Total revenues from contracts with customers$1,042 $1,279 2,321 
Non-ASC 606 revenue(1)
1,080 
Total revenues and other income$3,401 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
(In millions)L&SG&PTotal
Revenues and other income:
Service revenue$87 $513 $600 
Service revenue - related parties896 902 
Service revenue - product related— 82 82 
Product sales447 448 
Product sales - related parties24 26 
Total revenues from contracts with customers$986 $1,072 2,058 
Non-ASC 606 revenue(1)
501 
Total revenues and other income$2,559 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In millions)(In millions)L&SG&PTotal(In millions)L&SG&PTotal
Revenues and other income:Revenues and other income:Revenues and other income:
Service revenueService revenue$87 $517 $604 Service revenue$243 $1,515 $1,758 
Service revenue - related partiesService revenue - related parties902 909 Service revenue - related parties2,788 13 2,801 
Service revenue - product relatedService revenue - product related— 41 41 Service revenue - product related— 324 324 
Product salesProduct sales158 165 Product sales1,807 1,812 
Product sales - related partiesProduct sales - related parties35 37 Product sales - related parties10 132 142 
Total revenues from contracts with customersTotal revenues from contracts with customers$998 $758 1,756 Total revenues from contracts with customers$3,046 $3,791 6,837 
Non-ASC 606 revenue(1)
Non-ASC 606 revenue(1)
491 
Non-ASC 606 revenue(1)
2,114 
Total revenues and other incomeTotal revenues and other income$2,247 Total revenues and other income$8,951 

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
(In millions)L&SG&PTotal
Revenues and other income:
Service revenue$262 $1,505 $1,767 
Service revenue - related parties2,666 15 2,681 
Service revenue - product related— 235 235 
Product sales1,031 1,034 
Product sales - related parties91 99 
Total revenues from contracts with customers$2,939 $2,877 5,816 
Non-ASC 606 revenue(1)
1,477 
Total revenues and other income$7,293 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
(In millions)L&SG&PTotal
Revenues and other income:
Service revenue$248 $1,531 $1,779 
Service revenue - related parties2,676 18 2,694 
Service revenue - product related— 102 102 
Product sales39 415 454 
Product sales - related parties10 90 100 
Total revenues from contracts with customers$2,973 $2,156 5,129 
Non-ASC 606 loss(1)
191 
Total revenues and other income$5,320 
(1)    Non-ASC 606 Revenue includes rental income, sales-type lease revenue, income/(loss)income from equity method investments, derivative gains and losses, mark-to-market adjustments, and other income.

Contract Balances

Contract assets typically relate to deficiency payments related to minimum volume commitments and aid in construction agreements where the revenue recognized and MPLX’s rights to consideration for work completed exceeds the amount billed to the customer. Contract assets are included in “OtherOther current assets”assets and “OtherOther noncurrent assets” onassets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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

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

The tables below reflect the changes in ASC 606 contract balances of each respective line, for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2022 and 2021:

(In millions)Balance at December 31, 2021Additions/ (Deletions)
Revenue Recognized(1)
Balance at
September 30, 2022
Contract assets$25 $(9)$— $16 
Long-term contract assets— — 
Deferred revenue56 40 (33)63 
Deferred revenue - related parties60 79 (83)56 
Long-term deferred revenue135 27 — 162 
Long-term deferred revenue - related parties31 (5)— 26 
Long-term contract liabilities$$(1)$— $
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The tables below reflect the changes in our contract balances for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:
(In millions)
Balance at December 31, 2020(1)
Additions/ (Deletions)
Revenue Recognized(2)
Balance at September 30, 2021
Contract assets$40 $(21)$$20 
Long-term contract assets— — 
Deferred revenue37 40 (27)50 
Deferred revenue - related parties91 59 (77)73 
Long-term deferred revenue119 11 — 130 
Long-term deferred revenue - related parties48 (12)— 36 
Long-term contract liability$$— $— $

(In millions)(In millions)
Balance at December 31, 2019(1)
Additions/ (Deletions)
Revenue Recognized(2)
Balance at
September 30, 2020
(In millions)Balance at December 31, 2020Additions/ (Deletions)
Revenue Recognized(1)
Balance at
September 30, 2021
Contract assetsContract assets$39 $(9)$(1)$29 Contract assets$40 $(21)$$20 
Long-term contract assetsLong-term contract assets— — 
Deferred revenueDeferred revenue23 16 (6)33 Deferred revenue37 40 (27)50 
Deferred revenue - related partiesDeferred revenue - related parties53 77 (60)70 Deferred revenue - related parties91 59 (77)73 
Long-term deferred revenueLong-term deferred revenue90 25 — 115 Long-term deferred revenue119 11 — 130 
Long-term deferred revenue - related partiesLong-term deferred revenue - related parties$55 $(7)$— $48 Long-term deferred revenue - related parties48 (12)— 36 
Long-term contract liabilitiesLong-term contract liabilities$$— $— $
(1)    Balance represents ASC 606 portion of each respective line item.
(2)     No significant revenue was recognized related to past performance obligations in the current periods.

Remaining Performance Obligations

The table below includes estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) at the end of the reporting period.

As of September 30, 2021, the amounts allocated to contract assets and contract liabilities on2022, unsatisfied performance obligations included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are $288$306 million and are reflected in the amounts below. This will be recognized as revenue as the obligations are satisfied, which is expected to occur over the next 2221 years. Further, MPLX doesA portion of this amount is not disclosedisclosed in the table below as it is deemed variable consideration due to volume variability in the table below.variability.

(In millions)(In millions)(In millions)
2021$476 
202220221,795 2022$497 
202320231,656 20231,787 
202420241,524 20241,665 
2025 and thereafter4,484 
Total revenue on remaining performance obligations(1),(2),(3)
$9,935 
202520251,596 
202620261,427 
2027 and thereafter2027 and thereafter1,938 
Total revenue on remaining performance obligations(1)(2)(3)
Total revenue on remaining performance obligations(1)(2)(3)
$8,910 
(1)    All fixed consideration from contracts with customers is included in the amounts presented above. Variable consideration that is constrained or not required to be estimated as it reflects our efforts to perform is excluded.
(2)    Arrangements deemed implicit leasesRevenues classified as Rental income and sales-type leasesSales-type lease revenue are excluded from this table, see further discussion about leases in Note 18.table.
(3)    Only minimum volume commitments that are deemed fixed are included in the table above. MPLX has various minimum volume commitments in processing arrangements that vary based on the actual Btu content of the gas received. These amounts are deemed variable consideration and are excluded from the table above.

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

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17.13. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Nine Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions)(In millions)20212020(In millions)20222021
Net cash provided by operating activities included:Net cash provided by operating activities included:Net cash provided by operating activities included:
Interest paid (net of amounts capitalized)Interest paid (net of amounts capitalized)$627 $631 Interest paid (net of amounts capitalized)$642 $627 
Income taxes paidIncome taxes paidIncome taxes paid
Non-cash investing and financing activities:Non-cash investing and financing activities:Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Net transfers of property, plant and equipment (to)/from materials and supplies inventoriesNet transfers of property, plant and equipment (to)/from materials and supplies inventories(1)Net transfers of property, plant and equipment (to)/from materials and supplies inventories$— $
Fair value of common units redeemed for Wholesale Exchange$— $340 

The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows exclude changes to the Consolidated Balance Sheets that do not affect cash. The following is the changea reconciliation of additions to property, plant and equipment related to total capital accruals:expenditures:
Nine Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions)(In millions)20212020(In millions)20222021
Additions to property, plant and equipmentAdditions to property, plant and equipment$535 $374 
Increase/ (decrease) in capital accrualsIncrease/ (decrease) in capital accruals39 (19)
Decrease in capital accruals$(19)$(197)
Total capital expendituresTotal capital expenditures$574 $355 

18.14. Leases

Lease revenues included in the Consolidated Statements of Income were as follows:

Three Months Ended 
September 30, 2022
Three Months Ended 
September 30, 2021
(In millions)Related PartyThird PartyRelated PartyThird Party
Operating leases:
Rental income$201 $75 $164 $88 
Sales-type leases:
Interest income (Sales-type rental revenue-fixed minimum)114 19 132 — 
Interest income (Revenue from variable lease payments)— — 
Sales-type lease revenue$118 $28 $132 $— 

Nine Months Ended 
September 30, 2022
Nine Months Ended 
September 30, 2021
(In millions)Related PartyThird PartyRelated PartyThird Party
Operating leases:
Rental income$564 $268 $574 $286 
Sales-type leases:
Interest income (Sales-type rental revenue-fixed minimum)336 19 305 — 
Interest income (Revenue from variable lease payments)— — 
Sales-type lease revenue$343 $28 $305 $— 

During the third quarter of 2022, the approved expansion of a gathering and compression system triggered the first assessment of the related third-party agreement under ASC 842. Similarly, an amendment to extend the term of our butane storage service agreement with MPC triggered the first assessment of the related-party agreement under ASC 842. As a result of the assessments during the period, the leases were reclassified from operating leases to sales-type leases. Accordingly, the underlying property, plant and equipment, net, and associated deferred revenue, if any, were derecognized. The present value of
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the future lease payments and the unguaranteed residual value of the assets were recorded as a net investment in sales-type lease during the period.

During the second quarter of 2021, and during the first quarter of 2020, reimbursements for projects and changes to minimum volume commitments at certain L&S locations were agreed to between MPLX and MPC. These reimbursements and minimum volume commitments relate to the storage, transportation and terminal services agreements between MPLX and MPC at these locations and required the embedded leases within these agreements to be reassessed under ASC 842. As a resultaccounted for as sales-type leases.

The following presents the consolidated financial statement impact of the reassessment, certainrelated-party and third-party sales-type leases, were reclassified from an operating lease to a sales-type lease. Accordingly, the underlying assets previously shown on commencement or modification date. These transactions, including any related gains recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets associated with the sales-type leasesStatements of Income, were derecognized and the net investment in the lease (i.e., the sum of the present value of the future lease payments and the unguaranteed residual value of the assets)non-cash transactions.
Three Months Ended 
September 30, 2022
Three Months Ended 
September 30, 2021
(In millions)
Related Party(1)
Third Party(2)
Related Party(1)
Third Party
Lease receivables$79 $914 $— $— 
Unguaranteed residual assets63 — — 
Property, plant and equipment, net(42)(745)— — 
Deferred revenue— 277 — — 
Amount recognized on commencement date$43 $509 $— $— 
Nine Months Ended 
September 30, 2022
Nine Months Ended 
September 30, 2021
(In millions)
Related Party(1)
Third Party(2)
Related Party(1)
Third Party
Lease receivables$79 $914 $519 $— 
Unguaranteed residual assets63 14 — 
Property, plant and equipment, net(42)(745)(421)— 
Deferred revenue— 277 — — 
Amount recognized on commencement date$43 $509 $112 $— 
(1)    The amount recognized on commencement date was recorded as a lease receivable during the respective periods. See Note 5 for the location of lease receivables and unguaranteed residual assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The difference between the net book value of the underlying assets and the net investment in the lease has been recorded as a “ContributionContribution from MPC”MPC in the Consolidated Statements of Equity given the impacted storage servicesunderlying agreements are related to abetween entities under common control transaction. During the second quarter of 2021, MPLX derecognized approximately $421 million of property, plant and equipment, recorded a lease receivable of approximately $519 million, recorded an unguaranteed residual asset of approximately $14 million with the differencecontrol.
(2)    The amount recognized on commencement date was recorded as a deemed “Contribution from MPC” of $112 million. During the first quarter of 2020, MPLX derecognized approximately $171 million of property, plant and equipment, recorded a lease receivable of approximately $370 million, recorded an unguaranteed residual asset of approximately $10 million with the difference recorded as a deemed “Contribution from MPC” of $209 million.

Lease revenues included ongain in Other income in the Consolidated Statements of IncomeIncome.

Annual minimum undiscounted lease payment receipts under our sales-type leases were as follows:follows as of September 30, 2022:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
(In millions)Related PartyThird PartyRelated PartyThird Party
Operating leases:
Operating lease revenue(1)
$139 $56 $208 $70 
Sales-type leases:
Profit/(loss) recognized at the commencement date— — — — 
Interest income (Sales-type lease revenue- fixed minimum)133 — 37 — 
Interest income (Revenue from variable lease payments)$— $— $$— 
(In millions)Related PartyThird PartyTotal
2022$119 $53 $172 
2023478 166 644 
2024479 156 635 
2025479 146 625 
2026449 136 585 
2027 and thereafter570 1,096 1,666 
Total minimum future rentals2,574 1,753 4,327 
Less: present value discount1,583 809 2,392 
Lease receivables(1)
991 944 1,935 
Current lease receivables(2)
102 106 208 
Long-term lease receivables(3)
889 838 1,727 
Unguaranteed residual assets(3)
77 63 140 
Total sales-type lease assets$1,068 $1,007 $2,075 
(1)    This amount does not include the unguaranteed residual assets.
(2)    The related-party balance is presented in Current assets - related parties and the third-party balance is presented in Receivables, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(3)    The related-party balance is presented in Noncurrent assets - related parties and the third-party balance is presented in Other noncurrent assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
(In millions)Related PartyThird PartyRelated PartyThird Party
Operating leases:
Operating lease revenue(1)
$485 $192 $589 $199 
Sales-type leases:
Profit/(loss) recognized at the commencement date— — — — 
Interest income (Sales-type lease revenue- fixed minimum)305 — 113 — 
Interest income (Revenue from variable lease payments)$— $— $$— 
(1)    These amounts are presented net of executory costs.

See Note 5 for additional information on where related party lease assets are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Capital expenditures related to assets subject to sales-type lease arrangements were $33$20 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. Third party lease assets2022; these amounts are less than $1 millionreflected as of September 30, 2021Additions to property, plant and are included within the “Receivables, net” and “Other noncurrent assets” captions withinequipment in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following is a scheduleStatements of future payments on the sales-type leases as of September 30, 2021:
(In millions)Related Party
2021$136 
2022543 
2023544 
2024538 
2025525 
2026 and thereafter1,018 
Total minimum future rentals3,304 
Less: present value discount2,371 
Lease receivable$933 
Cash Flows.

19.15. Commitments and Contingencies

MPLX is the subject of, or a party to, a number of pending or threatened legal actions, contingencies and commitments involving a variety of matters, including laws and regulations relating to the environment. Some of these matters are discussed below. For matters for which MPLX has not recorded a liability, MPLX is unable to estimate a range of possible loss because the issues involved have not been fully developed through pleadings, discovery or court proceedings. However, the ultimate resolution of some of these contingencies could, individually or in the aggregate, be material.

Environmental Matters

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

At September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, accrued liabilities for remediation totaled $22 million and $17$23 million, respectively. It is not presently possible to estimate the ultimate amount of all remediation costs that might be incurred or the penalties, if any, that may be imposed. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were no balances with MPC for indemnification of environmental costs.

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

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In July 2020, Tesoro High Plains Pipeline Company, LLC (“THPP”), a subsidiary of MPLX, received a Notification of Trespass Determination from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (“BIA”) relating to a portion of the Tesoro High Plains Pipeline that crosses the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota. The notification demanded the immediate cessation of pipeline operations and assessed trespass damages of approximately $187 million. On appeal, the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs issued an order vacating the BIA’s trespass order and remanded to the Regional Director for the BIA Great Plains Region to issue a new decision based on specific criteria. On December 15, 2020, the Regional Director of the BIA issued a new trespass notice to THPP, finding that THPP was in trespass and assessing trespass damages of approximately $4 million (including interest), which has been paid. The order also required that THPP immediately cease and desist use of the portion of the pipeline that crosses the property at issue. THPP has complied with the Regional Director’s December 15, 2020 notice. In March 2021, THPP received a copy of an order purporting to vacate all orders related to THPP’s alleged trespass issued by the BIA between July 2, 2020 and January 14, 2021. The order directs the Regional Director of the BIA to reconsider the issue of THPP’s alleged trespass and issue a new order, if necessary, after all interested parties have had an opportunity to be heard. Subsequently, landowners voluntarily dismissed the suit filed in the District of North Dakota. On April 23, 2021, THPP filed a lawsuit in the District of North Dakota against the United States of America, the U.S. Department of the Interior and the BIA (together, the “U.S. Government Parties”) challenging the March order purporting to vacate all previous orders related to THPP’s alleged trespass.

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On February 8, 2022, the U.S. Government Parties filed their answer to THPP’s suit, asserting counterclaims for trespass and ejectment. The U.S. Government Parties claim THPP is in continued trespass with respect to the pipeline and seek disgorgement of Contentspipeline profits from June 1, 2013 to present, removal of the pipeline and remediation. We intend to vigorously defend ourselves against these counterclaims. Negotiations with the holders of the property rights at issue to settle this matter have been unsuccessful.

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

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

We hold a 9.19 percent indirect interest in a joint venture (“Dakota Access”) that owns and operates the Dakota Access Pipeline and Energy Transfer Crude Oil Pipeline projects, collectively referred to as the Bakken Pipeline system or DAPL. In 2020, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (the “D.D.C.”) ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Army Corps”), which granted permits and an easement for the Bakken Pipeline system, to prepare an environmental impact statement (“EIS”) relating to an easement under Lake Oahe in North Dakota. The D.D.C. later ordered vacaturvacated the easement pending completion of the easement during the pendency of theEIS. The EIS has been delayed and further ordered a shut down of the pipeline by August 5, 2020. On August 5, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (the “Court of Appeals”) stayed the D.D.C.’s injunction that required the pipeline be shutdown and emptied of oil by August 5, 2020. On January 26, 2021, the Court of Appeals upheld the D.D.C.’s order vacating the easement while the Army Corps preparescurrently expects to release a draft EIS in the EIS. The Courtfirst half of Appeals reversed the D.D.C.’s order to the extent it directed that the pipeline be shutdown and emptied2023.

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In May 2021, the D.D.C. denied a renewed request for an injunction to shut down the pipeline while the EIS is being prepared. In June 2021, the D.D.C. issued an order dismissing without prejudice the tribes’ claims against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The judge noted thatlitigation could be reopened or new litigation challenging the plaintiffs may move to reopen the case in the event of a violation of the court’s prior orders. Dakota Access has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for review of the Court of Appeal’s decision upholding the D.D.C.’s order vacating the easement.EIS, once completed, could be filed. The pipeline remains operational.

We have entered into a Contingent Equity Contribution Agreement whereby MPLX LP, along with the other joint venture owners in the Bakken Pipeline system, has agreed to make equity contributions to the joint venture upon certain events occurring to allow the entities that own and operate the Bakken Pipeline system to satisfy their senior note payment obligations. The senior notes were issued to repay amounts owed by the pipeline companies to fund the cost of construction of the Bakken Pipeline system. If the pipeline were temporarily shut down, MPLX would have to contribute its 9.19 percent pro rata share of funds required to pay interest accruing on the notes and any portion of the principal that matures while the pipeline is shutdown. MPLX also expects to contribute its 9.19 percent pro rata share of any costs to remediate any deficiencies to reinstate the permit and/or return the pipeline into operation. If the vacatur of the easement permit results in a permanent shutdown of the pipeline, MPLX would have to contribute its 9.19 percent pro rata share of the cost to redeem the bonds (including the 1%one percent redemption premium required pursuant to the indenture governing the notes) and any accrued and unpaid interest. As of September 30, 2021,2022, our maximum potential undiscounted payments under the Contingent Equity Contribution Agreement were approximately $230$170 million.

Other Legal Proceedings – In early July 2020, Tesoro High Plains Pipeline Company, LLC (“THPP”), a subsidiary of MPLX, received a Notification of Trespass Determination from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (“BIA”) relating to a portion of the Tesoro High Plains Pipeline that crosses the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota. The notification covered the rights of way for 23 tracts of landContractual Commitments and demanded the immediate cessation of pipeline operations. The notification also assessed trespass damages of approximately $187 million. THPP appealed this determination, which triggered an automatic stay of the requested pipeline shutdown and payment. On October 29, 2020, the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs issued an order vacating the BIA’s trespass order and requiring the Regional Director for the BIA Great Plains Region to issue a new decision on or before December 15 covering all 34 tracts at issue. On December 15, 2020, the Regional Director of the BIA issued a new trespass notice to THPP consistent with the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs order vacating the prior trespass order. The new order found that THPP was in trespass and assessed trespass damages of approximately $4 million (including interest), which has been paid. The order also required THPP to immediately cease and desist use of the portion of the pipeline that crosses the property at issue. THPP has complied with the Regional Director’s December 15, 2020 notice. On February 12, 2021, landowners filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota (the “District of North Dakota”) against THPP, the Department of the Interior, the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs, the Interior Board of Indian Appeals and the BIA, requesting, among other things, that decisions by the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs and the Interior Board of Indian Appeals be vacated as to the award of damages to plaintiffs. In March 2021, THPP received a copy of an order purporting to vacate all orders related to THPP’s alleged trespass issued by the BIA between July 2, 2020 and January 14, 2021. The order
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directs the Regional Director of the BIA to reconsider the issue of THPP’s alleged trespass and issue a new order, if necessary, after all interested parties have had an opportunity to be heard. Subsequently, landowners voluntarily dismissed the suit filed in the District of North Dakota. On April 23, 2021, THPP filed a lawsuit in the District of North Dakota against the United States of America, the U.S. Department of the Interior and the BIA challenging the March order purporting to vacate all previous orders related to THPP’s alleged trespass.Contingencies

We continueFrom time to work towards a settlement of this matter with holders of the property rights at issue.

Contractual Commitmentstime and Contingencies – Inin the ordinary course of business, MPLX and its affiliates provide guarantees of MPLX’s subsidiaries payment and performance obligations in the G&P segment. Certain natural gas processing and gathering arrangements require MPLX to construct new natural gas processing plants, natural gas gathering pipelines and NGL pipelines and contain certain fees and charges if specified construction milestones are not achieved for reasons other than force majeure. In certain cases, certain producers may have the right to cancel the processing arrangements if there are significant delays that are not due to force majeure. As of September 30, 2021,2022, management does not believe there are any indications that MPLX will not be able to meet the construction milestones, that force majeure does not apply or that such fees and charges will otherwise be triggered.

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

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should also be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes included under Item 1. Financial Statements and in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.

Disclosures Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, particularly Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk, includes forward-looking statements that are subject to risks, contingencies or uncertainties. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “commitment,” “could,” “design,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “imply,” “intend,” “may,” “objective,” “opportunity,” “outlook,” “plan,” “policy,” “position,” “potential,” “predict,” “priority,” “project,” “proposition,” “prospective,” “pursue,” “seek,” “should,” “strategy,” “target,” “will,” “would” or other similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes.

Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding:

future financial and operating results;
environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) goalsplans and targets,goals, including those related to greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions, diversity and inclusion and ESG reporting;
our plans to achieve our ESG goalsfuture levels of capital, environmental or maintenance expenditures, general and targetsadministrative and to monitor and report progress thereon;other expenses;
the success or timing of completion of ongoing or anticipated capital or maintenance projects;
business strategies, growth opportunities and expected investments;
the timing and amount of future distributions or unit repurchases; and
the anticipated effects of actions of third parties such as competitors, activist investors, federal, foreign, state or local regulatory authorities, or plaintiffs in litigation.

Our forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and you should not rely unduly on them, as they involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Forward-looking and other statements regarding our ESG plans and goals are not an indication that these statements are material to investors or required to be disclosed in our filings with the SEC. In addition, historical, current, and forward-looking ESG-related statements may be based on standards for measuring progress that are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject to change in the future. Material differences between actual results and any future performance suggested in our forward-looking statements could result from a variety of factors, including the following:

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the continuance or escalation of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and related sanctions and market disruptions;
general economic, political or regulatory developments, including inflation, interest rates, changes in governmental policies relating to refined petroleum products, crude oil, natural gas or NGLs, or taxation;
the magnitude, duration and extent of future resurgences of the COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions, including travel restrictions, business and school closures, increased remote work, stay-at-home orders and other actions taken by individuals, governments and the private sector to stem the spread of the virus;
the ability of MPC to achieve its strategic objectives and the effects of those strategic decisions on us;
further impairments;changes in estimates or projections used to assess fair value of intangible assets, goodwill and property and equipment and/or strategic decisions or other developments with respect to our assets that cause impairment charges;
negative capital market conditions, including an increase of the current yield on common units;
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the ability to achieve strategic and financial objectives, including with respect to distribution coverage, future distribution levels, proposed projects and completed transactions;
the success of MPC’s portfolio optimization, including the ability to complete any divestitures on commercially reasonable terms and/or within the expected timeframe, and the effects of any such divestitures on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows;
the adequacy of capital resources and liquidity, including the availability of sufficient cash flow to pay distributions and access to debt on commercially reasonable terms, and the ability to successfully execute business plans, growth strategies and self-funding models;
the timing and extent of changes in commodity prices and demand for crude oil, refined products, feedstocks or other hydrocarbon-based products;
volatility in or degradation of general economic, market, industry or business conditions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, other infectious disease outbreaks, natural hazards, extreme weather events, the military conflict between Russia and industry conditions;Ukraine, other conflicts, inflation, rising interest rates or otherwise;
changes to the expected construction costs and timing of projects and planned investments, and the ability to obtain regulatory and other approvals with respect thereto;
completion of midstream infrastructure by competitors;
disruptions due to equipment interruption or failure, including electrical shortages and power grid failures;
the suspension, reduction or termination of MPC’s obligations under MPLX’s commercial agreements;
modifications to financial policies, capital budgets, and earnings and distributions;
the ability to manage disruptions in credit markets or changes to credit ratings;
compliance with federal and state environmental, economic, health and safety, energy and other policies and regulations or enforcement actions initiated thereunder;
adverse results in litigation;
the effect of restructuring or reorganization of business components;
the potential effects of changes in tariff rates on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows;
changes in foreign imports and exports of crude oil, refined products, natural gas and NGLs;
changes in producer customers’ drilling plans or in volumes of throughput of crude oil, natural gas, NGLs, refined products or other hydrocarbon-based products;
changes in the cost or availability of third-party vessels, pipelines, railcars and other means of transportation for crude oil, natural gas, NGLs, feedstocks and refined products;
the price, availability and acceptance of alternative fuels and alternative-fuel vehicles and laws mandating such fuels or vehicles;
actions taken by our competitors, including pricing adjustments and the expansion and retirement of pipeline capacity, processing, fractionation and treating facilities in response to market conditions;
expectations regarding joint venture arrangements and other acquisitions or divestitures of assets;
midstream and refining industry overcapacity or under capacity;
accidents or other unscheduled shutdowns affecting our machinery, pipelines, processing, fractionation and treating facilities or equipment, means of transportation, or those of our suppliers or customers;
acts of war, terrorism or civil unrest that could impair our ability to gather, process, fractionate or transport crude oil, natural gas, NGLs or refined products; and
political pressure and influence of environmental groups upon policies and decisions related to the production, gathering, refining, processing, fractionation, transportation and marketing of crude oil or other feedstocks, refined products, natural gas, NGLs or other hydrocarbon-based products.

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For additional risk factors affecting our business, see the risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement except to the extent required by applicable law.

MPLX OVERVIEWOverview

We are a diversified, large-cap MLP formed by MPC, that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics assets, and provides fuels distribution services. The business consists of two segments based on the nature of services it offers: Logistics and Storage (“L&S”), and Gathering and Processing (“G&P”). The L&S segment is engaged in the gathering, transportation, storage distribution and marketingdistribution of crude oil, asphalt, refined petroleum products and water.other hydrocarbon-based products. The L&S segment also includes the operation of our refining logistics, fuels distribution and inland marine businesses, terminals, rail facilities and storage caverns. The G&P segment provides
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gathering, processing and transportation of natural gas; and the gathering, transportation, fractionation, storage and marketing of NGLs.

SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL AND OTHER HIGHLIGHTSSignificant Financial and Other Highlights

Significant financial highlights including revenues and other income, income from operations, net income, adjustedAdjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX and DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders for the three months ended September 30, 20212022 and September 30, 20202021 are shown in the chart below. See the Non-GAAP Financial Information section below for the definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and DCF and the Results of Operations section for further details regarding changes in these metrics.
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(1)    The 2022 amounts include non-cash gain on a lease reclassification of $509 million. See Note 14 in the unaudited consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Other Highlights

Announced a third quarter 2021 distribution of $1.28 per common unit, which consists of a base distribution amount of $0.705 per common unit and a special distribution amount of $0.575 per common unit.
During the third quarter of 2021, we returned $155 million of cash to unitholders through the repurchase of over 5 million common units under our unit repurchase program.
Generated net cash provided by operating activities of $1,182$1,039 million, distributable cash flow of $1,264 million, and adjusted free cash flow after distributions of $22 million in the thirdquarter of 2021, which resulted2022.
Announced a third quarter 2022 distribution of $0.7750 per common unit, representing an increase of 10 percent over the prior quarter’s distribution, resulting in excessa distribution coverage ratio of 1.58x for the third quarter.
Returned $180 million and $315 million of cash flow after distributions to unitholders in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, through the repurchase of common units under our unit repurchase program. We repurchased approximately 6 million and preferred unitholders10 million common units during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. As of $310 million.September 30, 2022, we had $1,006 million remaining under the unit repurchase authorizations.

CURRENT ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTCurrent Economic Environment

DuringThrough the first nine months of 2021, we continued to see improvements2022, our results were favorably impacted by the continuing recovery in the environment in which our business operates as COVID-19 impacts are beginning to subside.operates. The increased availability of vaccinations and easing of COVID-19 restrictions has been followed by an increase in economic activity despite the recent resurgence in COVID-19.global demand for refined products and global commodity supply constraints have contributed to improved throughputs and higher natural gas and NGL prices. We are unable to predict the long-term impactspotential effects that resurgences of COVID-19 or the continuance or escalation of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and related sanctions or market disruptions, may have on our financial position and results. It remains uncertain how long these conditions may last or how severe they may become.
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In the first quarter of 2020, the outbreak of COVID-19 and its development into2022, data indicates a pandemic resultedsharp rise in significant economic disruption globally. Actions taken by various governmental authorities, individuals and companies around the world to prevent the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing restricted travel, many business operations, public gatherings and the overall level of individual movement and in-person interaction across the globe. This significantly reduced global economic activity and resulted in a declineinflation in the U.S. and globally. Current and future inflationary effects may be driven by, among other things, supply chain disruptions, governmental stimulus or fiscal policies and increasing demand for productscertain goods and services as recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic continues. We have observed higher costs for which we provide midstream services. Macroeconomic conditionslabor and global geopolitical events have also resultedmaterials used in significant price volatility related to those aforementioned products.

Many uncertainties remain with respect to COVID-19 and we are unable toour business. We cannot predict the ultimate economic impacts from COVID-19effect of rising interest rates, the concern of a recession, and how quickly economies can fully recoverhigher inflation and fuel prices on demand for our products and services. In response to pre-pandemic levels. We believe we have proactively addressed many of the known impacts of COVID-19 to the extent possible and will strive to continue to do so, but there can be no guarantee the measures will be fully effective.this business environment, MPLX remains focused on executing its strategic priorities of strict capital discipline, lowering the cost structure,embedding a low-cost culture, and portfolio optimization.optimization.

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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATIONNon-GAAP Financial Information

Our management uses a variety of financial and operating metrics to analyze our performance. These metrics are significant factors in assessing our operating results and profitability and include the non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted EBITDA, DCF, adjusted free cash flow (“Adjusted FCF”) and excess/deficitadjusted free cash flow.flow after distributions. The amount of Adjusted EBITDA and DCF generated is considered by the board of directors of our general partner in approving MPLX’s cash distributions. Management also utilizes Segment Adjusted EBITDA in evaluating the financial performance of our segments. The use of this measure allows investors to understand how management evaluates financial performance to make operating decisions and allocate resources.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income adjusted for: (i) depreciation and amortization; (ii) provision/(benefit) for income taxes; (iii) amortization of deferred financing costs; (iv) (gain)/loss on extinguishment of debt; (v) non-cash equity-based compensation; (vi) impairment expense; (vii) net interest and other financial costs; (viii) income/(loss)(iv) impairment expense; (v) income from equity method investments; (ix)(vi) distributions and adjustments related to equity method investments; (x) unrealized derivative gains/(losses); (xi) acquisition costs; (xii)(vii) gain on sales-type leases; (viii) noncontrolling interest;interests; and (xiii)(ix) other adjustments as deemed necessary. We also use DCF, which we define as Adjusted EBITDA adjusted for: (i) deferred revenue impacts; (ii) sales-type lease payments, net of income; (iii) net interest and other financial costs; (iv) net maintenance capital expenditures; (v) equity method investment maintenance capital expenditures paid out; and (vi) other adjustments as deemed necessary. Segment Adjusted EBITDA represents Adjusted EBITDA attributable to the reportable segments.

We make a distinction between realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.

We define Adjusted FCF as net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for (i) net cash used in investing activities; (ii) cash contributions from MPC; (iii) cash contributions from noncontrolling interests and (iv) cash distributions to noncontrolling interests. We define excess/deficitadjusted free cash flow after distributions as Adjusted FCF adjusted forless base distributions to common and preferred unitholders.

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

COMPARABILITY OF OUR FINANCIAL RESULTSComparability of our Financial Results

Our acquisitions and dispositions have impactedDuring the normal course of business, we amend or modify our contractual agreements with customers. These amendments or modifications require the agreements to be reassessed under ASC 842, which can impact the classification of revenues or costs associated with the agreement. These reassessments may impact the comparability of our financial results (see Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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Results of Operations

The following tables and discussion are a summary of our results of operations, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, including a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and DCF from “Net income/(loss)”Net income and “NetNet cash provided by operating activities, to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
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Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)(In millions)20212020Variance20212020Variance(In millions)20222021Variance20222021Variance
Revenues and other income:Revenues and other income:Revenues and other income:
Total revenues and other income(1)
Total revenues and other income(1)
$2,559 $2,247 $312 $7,293 $5,320 $1,973 
Total revenues and other income(1)
$3,401 $2,559 $842 $8,951 $7,293 $1,658 
Costs and expenses:Costs and expenses:Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenues (excludes items below)Cost of revenues (excludes items below)298 323 (25)864 1,006 (142)Cost of revenues (excludes items below)371 298 73 981 864 117 
Purchased product costsPurchased product costs421 152 269 1,035 374 661 Purchased product costs540 421 119 1,670 1,035 635 
Rental cost of salesRental cost of sales33 33 — 97 101 (4)Rental cost of sales22 33 (11)101 97 
Rental cost of sales - related partiesRental cost of sales - related parties24 32 (8)86 119 (33)Rental cost of sales - related parties10 24 (14)44 86 (42)
Purchases - related partiesPurchases - related parties307 297 10 902 853 49 Purchases - related parties364 307 57 1,034 902 132 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization324 346 (22)971 992 (21)Depreciation and amortization302 324 (22)925 971 (46)
Impairment expenseImpairment expense— — — 42 2,165 (2,123)Impairment expense— — — — 42 (42)
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses94 96 (2)267 289 (22)General and administrative expenses88 94 (6)248 267 (19)
Restructuring expenses— 36 (36)— 36 (36)
Other taxesOther taxes27 33 (6)93 94 (1)Other taxes30 27 97 93 
Total costs and expensesTotal costs and expenses1,528 1,348 180 4,357 6,029 (1,672)Total costs and expenses1,727 1,528 199 5,100 4,357 743 
Income/(loss) from operations1,031 899 132 2,936 (709)3,645 
Related party interest and other financial costs— — 
Income from operationsIncome from operations1,674 1,031 643 3,851 2,936 915 
Related-party interest and other financial costsRelated-party interest and other financial costs— (2)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalizedInterest expense, net of amounts capitalized197 207 (10)590 624 (34)Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized217 197 20 627 590 37 
Other financial costsOther financial costs21 17 67 49 18 Other financial costs19 21 (2)59 67 (8)
Income/(loss) before income taxes811 675 136 2,275 (1,386)3,661 
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes1,438 811 627 3,160 2,275 885 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes— (1)— Provision for income taxes— 
Net income/(loss)811 674 137 2,274 (1,387)3,661 
Net incomeNet income1,437 811 626 3,154 2,274 880 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interestsLess: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests— 27 24 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests— 26 27 (1)
Net income/(loss) attributable to MPLX LP802 665 137 2,247 (1,411)3,658 
Net income attributable to MPLX LPNet income attributable to MPLX LP1,428 802 626 3,128 2,247 881 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP(2)
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP(2)
1,389 1,335 54 4,115 3,856 259 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP(2)
1,471 1,389 82 4,321 4,115 206 
DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders(2)
DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders(2)
$1,143 $1,032 $111 $3,468 $3,075 $393 
DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders(2)
$1,231 $1,143 $88 $3,615 $3,468 $147 
(1)    The three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 20202022 include $6a $509 million and $1,264 million of impairment expense related to equity method investments, respectively.non-cash gain on a lease reclassification. See Note 14 in the unaudited consolidated financial statements for additional information.
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Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)(In millions)20212020Variance20212020Variance(In millions)20222021Variance20222021Variance
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP and DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders from Net income:Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP and DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders from Net income:Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP and DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders from Net income:
Net income/(loss)$811 $674 $137 $2,274 $(1,387)$3,661 
Net incomeNet income$1,437 $811 $626 $3,154 $2,274 $880 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes— (1)— Provision for income taxes— 
Amortization of deferred financing costs18 15 53 44 
Loss/(Gain) on extinguishment of debt(14)16 (10)(14)
Net interest and other financial costs200 223 (23)618 647 (29)
Income/(loss) from operations1,031 899 132 2,936 (709)3,645 
Interest and other financial costsInterest and other financial costs236 220 16 691 661 30 
Income from operationsIncome from operations1,674 1,031 643 3,851 2,936 915 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization324 346 (22)971 992 (21)Depreciation and amortization302 324 (22)925 971 (46)
Non-cash equity-based compensation(3)12 (6)
Impairment expenseImpairment expense— — — 42 2,165 (2,123)Impairment expense— — — — 42 (42)
(Income)/loss from equity method investments(92)(83)(9)(228)1,012 (1,240)
Income from equity method investmentsIncome from equity method investments(125)(92)(33)(335)(228)(107)
Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investmentsDistributions/adjustments related to equity method investments129 130 (1)371 369 Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments166 129 37 450 371 79 
Unrealized derivative losses(1)
10 (8)41 40 
Restructuring expenses— 36 (36)— 36 (36)
Gain on sales-type leasesGain on sales-type leases(509)— (509)(509)— (509)
OtherOther— — Other(27)(33)(32)52 (84)
Adjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA1,398 1,345 53 4,144 3,883 261 Adjusted EBITDA1,481 1,398 83 4,350 4,144 206 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interestsAdjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests(9)(10)(29)(27)(2)Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests(10)(9)(1)(29)(29)— 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LPAdjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP1,389 1,335 54 4,115 3,856 259 Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP1,471 1,389 82 4,321 4,115 206 
Deferred revenue impactsDeferred revenue impacts14 29 (15)76 92 (16)Deferred revenue impacts39 14 25 87 76 11 
Sales-type lease payments, net of income (2)
14 — 14 68 — 68 
Net interest and other financial costs(200)(223)23 (618)(647)29 
Maintenance capital expenditures(35)(41)(81)(108)27 
Maintenance capital expenditures reimbursements14 11 31 31 — 
Equity method investment capital expenditures paid out(1)(5)(4)(16)12 
Restructuring expenses— (36)36 — (36)36 
Sales-type lease payments, net of incomeSales-type lease payments, net of income14 (11)13 68 (55)
Net interest and other financial costs(1)
Net interest and other financial costs(1)
(216)(200)(16)(635)(618)(17)
Maintenance capital expenditures, net of reimbursementsMaintenance capital expenditures, net of reimbursements(40)(21)(19)(93)(50)(43)
Equity method investment maintenance capital expenditures paid outEquity method investment maintenance capital expenditures paid out(4)(1)(3)(10)(4)(6)
OtherOther(4)(3)(1)(9)— (9)Other11 (4)15 28 (9)37 
DCFDCF1,191 1,067 124 3,578 3,172 406 DCF1,264 1,191 73 3,711 3,578 133 
Preferred unit distributionsPreferred unit distributions(48)(35)(13)(110)(97)(13)Preferred unit distributions(33)(48)15 (96)(110)14 
DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholdersDCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders$1,143 $1,032 $111 $3,468 $3,075 $393 DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders$1,231 $1,143 $88 $3,615 $3,468 $147 
(1)    MPLX makes a distinction between realizedExcludes gain/ loss on extinguishment of debt and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair valueamortization of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.
(2)     The nine months ended September 30, 2021 includes one time impact from Refining Logistics harmonization project of $54 million.deferred financing costs.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)(In millions)20212020Variance(In millions)20222021Variance
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP and DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders from Net cash provided by operating activities:Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP and DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders from Net cash provided by operating activities:Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP and DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders from Net cash provided by operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities$3,671 $3,336 $335 Net cash provided by operating activities$3,651 $3,671 $(20)
Changes in working capital itemsChanges in working capital items(184)(154)(30)Changes in working capital items60 (143)203 
All other, netAll other, net(11)(6)(5)All other, net(51)(11)(40)
Non-cash equity-based compensation12 (6)
Net loss on disposal of assets(4)(1)(3)
Gain on extinguishment of debt(10)(14)
Net interest and other financial costs618 647 (29)
Current income taxes— 
Loss/ (gain) on extinguishment of debtLoss/ (gain) on extinguishment of debt(10)11 
Net interest and other financial costs(1)
Net interest and other financial costs(1)
635 618 17 
Unrealized derivative losses(1)
41 40 
Restructuring expenses— 36 (36)
Other adjustments to equity method investment distributionsOther adjustments to equity method investment distributions10 19 (9)Other adjustments to equity method investment distributions45 10 35 
OtherOther— Other— 
Adjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA4,144 3,883 261 Adjusted EBITDA4,350 4,144 206 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interestsAdjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests(29)(27)(2)Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests(29)(29)— 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LPAdjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP4,115 3,856 259 Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP4,321 4,115 206 
Deferred revenue impactsDeferred revenue impacts76 92 (16)Deferred revenue impacts87 76 11 
Sales-type lease payments, net of income (2)
Sales-type lease payments, net of income (2)
68 — 68 
Sales-type lease payments, net of income(2)
13 68 (55)
Net interest and other financial costs(618)(647)29 
Maintenance capital expenditures(81)(108)27 
Maintenance capital expenditures reimbursements31 31 — 
Equity method investment capital expenditures paid out(4)(16)12 
Restructuring expenses— (36)36 
Net interest and other financial costs(1)
Net interest and other financial costs(1)
(635)(618)(17)
Maintenance capital expenditures, net of reimbursementsMaintenance capital expenditures, net of reimbursements(93)(50)(43)
Equity method investment maintenance capital expenditures paid outEquity method investment maintenance capital expenditures paid out(10)(4)(6)
OtherOther(9)— (9)Other28 (9)37 
DCFDCF3,578 3,172 406 DCF3,711 3,578 133 
Preferred unit distributionsPreferred unit distributions(110)(97)(13)Preferred unit distributions(96)(110)14 
DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholdersDCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders$3,468 $3,075 $393 DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders$3,615 $3,468 $147 
(1)    MPLX makes a distinction between realizedExcludes gain/loss on extinguishment of debt and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair valueamortization of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.deferred financing costs.
(2)    The nine months ended September 30, 2021 includes one timeone-time impact from Refining Logistics harmonization project of $54 million.

Three months ended September 30, 20212022 compared to three months ended September 30, 20202021

Total revenues and other income increased $312$842 million in the third quarter of 20212022 compared to the same period of 2020.2021. This was primarily duedriven by a contract modification that resulted in a non-cash gain on sales-type lease of $509 million. Also contributing to the increase were higher volumes and prices in the G&P segment of approximately $300$221 million. There were also increased revenue from terminal activities, higher pipeline volumes of $57 million, increasedthroughput, and fee escalations, as well as higher income from equity method income due to volume increases, and increased revenue from our terminal, storage and refining logistics operations due to increased throughput, storage capacity and annual rate escalations. These increases were partially offset by decreases in marine transportation fees of $27 million, $15 million from the Wholesale Exchange, and decreased pipeline tariff rates and fees of $12 million.investments.

Cost of revenues decreased $25increased $73 million in the third quarter of 20212022 compared to the same period of 2020.2021. This was primarily due to the Wholesale Exchange, as well ashigher expenses related to lower repairs and maintenance, operating costsproject spend and project-related spend as a result of cost reduction initiatives.energy costs.

Purchased product costs increased $269$119 million in the third quarter of 20212022 compared to the same period of 2020.2021. This was primarily due to higher volumes of $113 million and higher prices of $241$53 million in the Southwest and Southern Appalachia and other product increases,G&P segment, partially offset by a decrease of $8$48 million relateddue to unrealized derivative losseschanges in the current year.fair value of our embedded derivative.

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Rental cost of sales and rental cost of sales - related parties decreased $8$25 million in the third quarter of 20212022 compared to the same period of 2020.2021. This was primarily due modifications to lease contracts which resulted in a greater portion of costs being recorded to purchases - related parties, as noted below.

Purchases - related parties increased $57 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to modifications to lease contracts which resulted in a greater portion of costs now being recorded to purchases - related parties as opposed to rental cost of sales - related parties costs, as noted above, as well as to increased transportation, and project expenses.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $22 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to accelerated depreciation on idled assets recorded in the third quarter of 2021, and lower depreciation as a result of the derecognition of fixed assets resulting from the modification of certain lease contracts resulting in sales-type lease accounting treatment in the third quarter of 2022.

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Nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021

Total revenues and other income increased $1,658 million in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to higher prices of $576 million and product volumes of $342 million within the G&P segment. The increase also includes a non-cash gain on sales-type lease of $509 million as a result of a contract modification in the third quarter of 2022, as well as a $107 million increase in income from equity method investments in the 2022 period. Higher service revenue within our L&S segment of $103 million, driven primarily by higher pipeline throughput and terminal activities, also contributed to the increase in the 2022 period.

Cost of revenues increased $117 million in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to higher expenses related to repairs and maintenance, project spend, and energy costs. Higher environmental response and remediation costs also contributed to the increase.

Purchased product costs increased $635 million in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to higher prices of $483 million and higher volumes of $252 million, primarily in the Southwest, partially offset by a decrease of $103 million due to changes in the fair value of our embedded derivative.

Rental cost of sales and rental cost of sales - related parties decreased $38 million in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to modifications to lease contracts which resulted in costs now being recorded to purchases - related parties, as noted below, as opposed to rental cost of sales - related parties. The decreases were partially offset by higher operating costs and repairs and maintenance costs.

Purchases - related parties increased $10$132 million in the third quarterfirst nine months of 20212022 compared to the same period of 2020.2021. This was primarily due to modifications to lease contracts which resulted in costs now being recorded to purchases - related parties as opposed to rental cost of sales - related parties, as noted above. There were also increased transportation costs.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $22 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to the write-off of assets under construction related to idled MPC refineries during the third quarter of 2020 and the derecognition of assets reclassified as sales-type leases due to contract modifications. These decreases resulting from the prior year charges were partially offset by accelerated depreciation on assets permanently idled in 2021, as well as by property plant and equipment placed in service after the third quarter of 2020.

Restructuring expenses decreased $36 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was due to cost cutting measures taken during 2020 that resulted in restructuring charges.

Nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2020

Total revenues and other income increased $1,973$46 million in the first nine months of 20212022 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to $1,264 million of impairments recorded for three joint ventures in which we have an interest. The impairments were recorded through “Income from equity method investments.” The remaining $709 million increase is primarily due to higher prices in the G&P segment of approximately $717 million and increased pipeline and terminal volumes of $198 million. There were also increases related to higher terminal storage fees, refining logistics fee escalations and higher fees from contracts in the Marcellus and Southern Appalachia regions. These increases were partially offset by decreases of $99 million related to the Wholesale Exchange, $80 million related to marine transportation fees, and $33 million related to lower pipeline tariffs and fees.

Cost of revenues decreased $142 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020.2021. This was primarily due to accelerated depreciation on idled assets recorded in the Wholesale Exchange as well as2021 period, and lower repairs, maintenance, operating costs and project-related spenddepreciation as a result of cost reduction initiatives. These decreases were partially offset by higher pricesthe derecognition of fixed assets resulting from the modification of certain lease contracts resulting in the Rockies.sales-type lease accounting treatment.

Purchased product costs increased $661 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to higher prices of $544 million in the Southwest and Southern Appalachia, an increase of $40 million related to unrealized derivative losses in the current year compared to the prior year, and other product cost increases.

Rental cost of sales and rental cost of sales - related parties decreased $37 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to modifications to lease contracts which resulted in costs now being recorded to purchases - related parties, as noted below, as opposed to rental cost of sales - related parties.

Purchases - related parties increased $49 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to modifications to lease contracts which resulted in costs now being recorded to purchases - related parties as opposed to rental cost of sales - related parties, as noted above. In addition, higher employee related costs also contributed to the increase.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $21 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to the write-off of assets under construction related to idled MPC refineries during 2020 and the derecognition of assets reclassified as sales-type leases due to contract modifications. These decreases were partially offset by accelerated depreciation in the current year related to assets permanently idled in 2021, as well as property, plant and equipment placed in service after the third quarter of 2020.

Impairment expense decreased $2,123 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. During the first quarter of 2020 we recorded impairment expense for goodwill, intangible assets and property, plant and equipment of $1,814 million, $177 million and $174 million, respectively. The impairment of goodwill related to our Eastern G&P reporting unit while the intangible asset and property, plant and equipment impairments related to certain assets in our Southwest region. The impairments were primarily driven by the slowing of drilling activity, which reduced production growth forecasts from our producer customers. This decrease was partially offset by an impairment recorded during the second quarter of 2021 related to our continued emphasis on portfolio optimization with the anticipated divestiture of several non-core assets and the closure of other non-core assets.
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General and administrative expenses decreased $22 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to decreased employee costs from MPC as a result of cost reduction initiatives.Segment Results

Restructuring expenses decreased $36 millionWe classify our business in the first nine months of 2021 comparedfollowing reportable segments: L&S and G&P. Segment Adjusted EBITDA represents Adjusted EBITDA attributable to the same periodreportable segments. Amounts included in net income and excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA include: (i) depreciation and amortization; (ii) interest and other financial costs; (iii) impairment expense; (iv) income/(loss) from equity method investments; (v) distributions and adjustments related to equity method investments; (vi) gain on sales-type leases; (vii) noncontrolling interests; and (viii) other adjustments as deemed necessary. These items are either: (i) believed to be non-recurring in nature; (ii) not believed to be allocable or controlled by the segment; or (iii) are not tied to the operational performance of 2020. This was due to cost cutting measures taken during 2020 that resulted in restructuring charges.


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SEGMENT RESULTSthe segment.

The tables below present information about Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the reported segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020.2021.

L&S Segment

Third Quarter L&S Segment Financial Highlights (in millions)
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Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)(In millions)20212020Variance20212020Variance(In millions)20222021Variance20222021Variance
Service revenueService revenue$983 $989 $(6)$2,928 $2,924 $Service revenue$1,038 $983 $55 $3,031 $2,928 $103 
Rental incomeRental income172 249 (77)597 737 (140)Rental income210 172 38 593 597 (4)
Product related revenueProduct related revenue(6)11 49 (38)Product related revenue15 11 
Sales-type lease revenueSales-type lease revenue132 38 94 305 114 191 Sales-type lease revenue118 132 (14)343 305 38 
Income from equity method investmentsIncome from equity method investments41 36 112 126 (14)Income from equity method investments72 41 31 183 112 71 
Other incomeOther income15 13 46 40 Other income15 (7)42 46 (4)
Total segment revenues and other incomeTotal segment revenues and other income1,346 1,334 12 3,999 3,990 Total segment revenues and other income1,450 1,346 104 4,207 3,999 208 
Cost of revenuesCost of revenues164 173 (9)451 601 (150)Cost of revenues160 164 (4)460 451 
Purchases - related partiesPurchases - related parties232 219 13 675 629 46 Purchases - related parties265 232 33 762 675 87 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization131 164 (33)414 440 (26)Depreciation and amortization128 131 (3)387 414 (27)
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses48 55 (7)140 159 (19)General and administrative expenses48 48 — 134 140 (6)
Restructuring expenses— 27 (27)— 27 (27)
Other taxesOther taxes19 19 — 57 53 Other taxes19 19 — 60 57 
Segment income from operationsSegment income from operations752 677 75 2,262 2,081 181 Segment income from operations830 752 78 2,404 2,262 142 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization131 164 (33)414 440 (26)Depreciation and amortization128 131 (3)387 414 (27)
Income from equity method investmentsIncome from equity method investments(41)(36)(5)(112)(126)14 Income from equity method investments(72)(41)(31)(183)(112)(71)
Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investmentsDistributions/adjustments related to equity method investments58 55 174 169 Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments75 58 17 212 174 38 
Restructuring expenses— 27 (27)— 27 (27)
Non-cash equity-based compensation(2)(4)
OtherOther— — Other19 10 
Segment adjusted EBITDA(1)
904 893 11 2,747 2,604 143 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1)
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1)
969 904 65 2,839 2,747 92 
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures85 118 (33)220 410 (190)Capital expenditures80 85 (5)238 220 18 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates$$$$31 $132 $(101)
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates(2)
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates(2)
$12 $$$90 $31 $59 
(1)    See the Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP and DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders from Net income table for the reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.
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(2)    The nine months ended September 30, 2022 includes a contribution of $60 million to our Bakken Pipeline joint venture to fund our share of a debt repayment by the joint venture.

Three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to three months ended September 30, 2021

Service revenue increased $55 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily driven by increased revenue from terminal activities, increased pipeline fees due to increased throughput outweighing lower average tariff rates, and annual fee escalations. There was also an increase of $9 million from changes in the presentation of revenue between service revenue, rental income and sales-type lease revenue driven by modifications to agreements with MPC.

Rental income increased $38 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due annual fee escalations. There was also a net increase of $3 million from changes in the presentation of revenue between service revenue, rental income and sales-type lease revenue driven by modifications to agreements with MPC.

Sales-type lease revenue - related parties decreased $14 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to a decrease of $12 million from changes in the presentation of revenue between service revenue, rental income and sales-type lease revenue as a result of modifications to agreements with MPC.

Income from equity methods investments increased $31 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to increased throughput on equity method investment pipeline systems, including the Whistler pipeline, which was placed into service in the third quarter of 2021.

Cost of revenues decreased $4 million and Purchases - related parties increased $33 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. Modifications to lease contracts resulted in a greater portion of costs being recorded to purchases - related parties as opposed to rental cost of sales - related parties, which is included in cost of revenues, causing a $7 million increase and offsetting decreases to cost of revenues. The overall net increase in the accounts was due to higher energy costs and project expense in the third quarter of 2022.

Nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021

Service revenue increased $103 million in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to increased revenue from terminal activities and annual fee escalations. Additionally, there was a net increase in pipeline fees due to increased throughput outweighing lower average tariff rates. There was also an increase of $9 million from changes in the presentation of revenue between service revenue, rental income and sales-type lease revenue driven by modifications to agreements with MPC.

Rental income decreased $4 million in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was due to a net decrease of $49 million from changes in the presentation of lease income between service revenue, rental income and sales-type lease revenue as a result of modifications to lease contracts. The decrease was partially offset by increased storage fees and fee escalations.

Sales-type lease revenue - related parties increased $38 million in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to an increase of $40 million from changes in the presentation of lease income between service revenue, rental income and sales-type lease revenue driven by modifications of lease contracts.

Income from equity methods investments increased $71 million in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to increased throughput on equity method investment pipeline systems, including the Whistler pipeline which was placed into service in the third quarter of 2021.

Cost of revenues increased $9 million and Purchases - related parties increased $87 million in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. Modifications to lease contracts resulted in a greater portion of costs being recorded to purchases - related parties as opposed to rental cost of sales - related parties, which is included in cost of revenues, causing a $47 million increase and offsetting decreases to cost of revenues. The overall increase in the accounts was driven by higher project expense and higher environmental response and remediation costs compared to the first nine months of 2021, partially offset by decreased employee-related costs from MPC.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $27 million in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to the derecognition of fixed assets due to the modification of certain lease contracts and accelerated depreciation on refining logistics assets at MPC’s idled Gallup refinery.

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L&S Operating Data

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Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
2022202120222021
L&S
Pipeline throughput (mbpd)
Crude oil pipelines3,596 3,440 3,551 3,399 
Product pipelines2,169 2,061 2,125 2,008 
Total pipelines5,765 5,501 5,676 5,407 
Average tariff rates ($ per barrel)(1)
Crude oil pipelines$0.93 $0.97 $0.91 $0.96 
Product pipelines0.80 0.79 0.80 0.78 
Total pipelines$0.88 $0.90 $0.86 $0.89 
Terminal throughput (mbpd)3,026 3,046 3,023 2,884 
Marine Assets (number in operation)(2)
Barges296 299 296 299 
Towboats23 23 23 23 
(1)     Average tariff rates calculated using pipeline transportation revenues divided by pipeline throughput barrels.
(2)     Represents total at end of period.

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G&P Segment
Third Quarter G&P Segment Financial Highlights (in millions)
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(1)    The 2022 amounts include non-cash gain on a lease reclassification of $509 million. See Note 14 in the unaudited consolidated financial statements for additional information.
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)20222021Variance20222021Variance
Service revenue$537 $519 $18 $1,528 $1,520 $
Rental income66 80 (14)239 263 (24)
Product related revenue742 553 189 2,263 1,357 906 
Sales-type lease revenue28 — 28 28 — 28 
Income from equity method investments53 51 152 116 36 
Other income(1)
525 10 515 534 38 496 
Total segment revenues and other income1,951 1,213 738 4,744 3,294 1,450 
Cost of revenues243 191 52 666 596 70 
Purchased product costs540 421 119 1,670 1,035 635 
Purchases - related parties99 75 24 272 227 45 
Depreciation and amortization174 193 (19)538 557 (19)
Impairment expense— — — — 42 (42)
General and administrative expenses40 46 (6)114 127 (13)
Other taxes11 37 36 
Segment income from operations844 279 565 1,447 674 773 
Depreciation and amortization174 193 (19)538 557 (19)
Gain on sales-type leases(509)— (509)(509)— (509)
Impairment expense— — — — 42 (42)
Income from equity method investments(53)(51)(2)(152)(116)(36)
Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments91 71 20 238 197 41 
Other(35)(37)(51)43 (94)
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests(10)(9)(1)(29)(29)— 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(2)
502 485 17 1,482 1,368 114 
Capital expenditures146 69 77 336 135 201 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates$30 $23 $$108 $85 $23 
(1)     The three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 include a $509 million non-cash gain on a lease reclassification. See Note 14 in the unaudited consolidated financial statements for additional information.
(2)    See the Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP and DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders from Net income table for the reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

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Three months ended September 30, 20212022 compared to three months ended September 30, 20202021

Service revenue decreased $6increased $18 million in the third quarter of 20212022 compared to the same period of 2020.2021. This was primarily due to a $27 million decrease in marine transportationhigher fees a decrease of $13 million from the reclassification of lease income between service revenue, rental income and sales-type lease revenue due to modifications to lease contracts, as well as decreases due the Wholesale Exchange, terminal throughputs and lower pipeline tariffs. The decreases were mostly offset by increased pipelinehigher volumes of $57 million.

Rental income decreased $77 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to the reclassification of lease income between service revenue, rental incomeSouthwest and sales-type lease revenue due to modifications to lease contracts. The net decreases due to reclassifications were offset by increased terminal storage fees.

Product related revenue decreased $6 millionMarcellus, an increase in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to the Wholesale Exchange.

Sales-type lease revenue - related parties increased $94 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to the reclassification of lease income between service revenue, rental income and sales-type lease revenue due to modifications to lease contracts.

Cost of revenues decreased $9 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to the Wholesale Exchange and lower project-related spend as a result of cost reduction initiatives. In addition, modifications to lease contracts resulted in costs now being recorded to purchases - related parties, as noted below, as opposed to rental cost of sales - related parties, which is included in the decrease being explained here.

Purchases - related parties increased $13 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to modifications to lease contracts which resulted in costs now being recorded to purchases - related parties as opposed to rental cost of sales - related parties, which is included in cost of revenues as noted above.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $33 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to the write-off of assets under construction in the third quarter of 2020 related to idled MPC refineries. The decrease in the current quarter also reflects the derecognition of fixed assets due to the modification of certain lease contracts in 2021.

General and administrative expenses decreased $7 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to decreased employee costs from MPC as a result of cost reduction initiatives.

Restructuring expenses decreased $27 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was due to cost cutting measures during 2020 that resulted in restructuring charges.

Nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2020

Service revenue increased $4 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to increased revenue from pipeline and terminal throughput of $198 million,cost reimbursements, partially offset by an $80 milliona decrease in marine transportation fees, a $56 million decrease due to the Wholesale Exchange, a $33 million decrease from lower pipeline tariffs and other fees, and a decrease of $25 million due to the reclassification of lease income between service revenue rental income and sales-type lease revenue due to modifications to lease contracts.

Rental income decreased $140 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to the reclassification of lease income between service revenue, rental income and sales-type lease revenue due to modifications to lease contracts. The net decreases due to reclassifications were offset by increased terminal storage fees as well as additional refining logistics fees associated with annual fee escalations.

Product related revenue decreased $38 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to the Wholesale Exchange.

Sales-type lease revenue - related parties increased $191 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to the reclassification of lease income between service revenue, rental income and sales-type lease revenue due to modifications to lease contracts.

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Income from equity method investments decreased $14 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020 primarily due to lower overall throughput volumes on our equity method investments.

Cost of revenues decreased $150 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to the Wholesale Exchange, lower project-related spend and other operating expenses as a result of cost reduction initiatives. In addition, modifications to lease contracts resulted in costs now being recorded to purchases - related parties, as noted below, as opposed to rental cost of sales - related parties, which is included in the decrease being explained here.

Purchases - related parties increased $46 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to modifications to lease contracts which resulted in costs now being recorded to purchases - related parties as opposed to rental cost of sales - related parties, which is included in cost of revenues as noted above. In addition, higher employee related costs also contributed to the increase.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $26 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to the write-off of assets under construction in 2020 related to idled MPC refineries, offset by accelerated depreciation in the current year related to assets at an indefinitely idled MPC refinery, as well as property, plant and equipment placed in service since the third quarter of 2020. The decrease in the 2021 period also reflects the derecognition of fixed assets due to the modification of certain lease contracts in the current year.

General and administrative expenses decreased $19 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to decreased employee costs from MPC as a result of cost reduction initiatives.

Restructuring expenses decreased $27 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was due to cost cutting measures during 2020 that resulted in restructuring charges.
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G&P Segment
Third Quarter G&P Segment Financial Highlights (in millions)
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Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)20212020Variance20212020Variance
Service revenue$519 $524 $(5)$1,520 $1,549 $(29)
Rental income80 94 (14)263 271 (8)
Product related revenue553 234 319 1,357 607 750 
Income/(loss) from equity method investments(1)
51 47 116 (1,138)1,254 
Other income10 14 (4)38 41 (3)
Total segment revenues and other income1,213 913 300 3,294 1,330 1,964 
Cost of revenues191 215 (24)596 625 (29)
Purchased product costs421 152 269 1,035 374 661 
Purchases - related parties75 78 (3)227 224 
Depreciation and amortization193 182 11 557 552 
Impairment expense— — — 42 2,165 (2,123)
General and administrative expenses46 41 127 130 (3)
Restructuring expenses— (9)— (9)
Other taxes14 (6)36 41 (5)
Segment income/(loss) from operations279 222 57 674 (2,790)3,464 
Depreciation and amortization193 182 11 557 552 
Impairment expense— — — 42 2,165 (2,123)
(Income)/loss from equity method investments(51)(47)(4)(116)1,138 (1,254)
Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments71 75 (4)197 200 (3)
Restructuring expenses— (9)— (9)
Unrealized derivative losses(2)
10 (8)41 40 
Non-cash equity-based compensation— (1)(2)
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests(9)(10)(29)(27)(2)
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(3)
485 442 43 1,368 1,252 116 
Capital expenditures69 131 (62)135 375 (240)
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates$23 $18 $$85 $112 $(27)
(1)     The nine months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020 include $6 million and $1,264 million of impairment expense, respectively.
(2)    MPLX makes a distinction between realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.
(3)     See the Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP and DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders from Net income table for the reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.
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Three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to three months ended September 30, 2020

Service revenue decreased $5 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to lower fees from lower volumes in the Rockies, Marcellus and Southwest of $19 million, which includes the impact related to the Javelina divestiture, partially offset by an increase in fees due to a contract modification resulting in a change in the Marcellus.presentation of the related income from service revenue to rental income.

Rental income decreased $14 million in the third quarter of 20212022 compared to the same period of 2020.2021. This was primarily due to changes in the presentation of revenue between rental income and sales-type lease revenue as a result of modifications to an agreement with a third party in the third quarter of 2022, partially offset by a contract modification resulting in a change in the presentation of the related income from service revenue to rental income.

Product related revenue increased $189 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to higher volumes in the Southwest and Rockies of $132 million, and higher prices in the Southwest of approximately $57 million.

Sales-type lease revenue increased $28 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was due to the modification of a gathering and compression agreement in the third quarter of 2022 that resulted in a change in the presentation of revenue between rental income and sales-type lease revenue.

Other income increased $515 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021 and includes a gain on sales-type lease of $509 million as a result of a contract modification in the third quarter of 2022.

Cost of revenues increased $52 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This increase is attributable to higher operating costs and repairs and maintenance costs in the Marcellus, Rockies, Southwest, and Southern Appalachia.

Purchased product costs increased $119 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to higher volumes in the Southwest and Rockies of $113 million, and higher prices of $53 million in the Southwest, partially offset by a decrease of $48 million due to changes in the fair value of our embedded derivative.

Purchases - related parties increased $24 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to an increase in transportation costs.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $19 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to accelerated depreciation on idled assets recorded in the third quarter of 2021, and lower depreciation as a result of the derecognition of fixed assets as a result of a lease reclassification in the third quarter of 2022. This decrease was partially offset by depreciation on new assets placed in service after the third quarter of 2021.

Nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2021

Service revenue increased $8 million in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to higher fees from higher volumes in the Southwest of $22 million, an increase of revenue from cost reimbursements in the Marcellus, an increase due to a 2021 contract modification in the Marcellus resulting in a change in the reclassificationpresentation of the related income from rental income to service revenue.revenue, partially offset by decreases in revenue related to cost reimbursements and lower volumes in the Rockies.

Product related revenue increased $319 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to higher prices in all of the regions of approximately $300 million and other product related sales increases. This was partially offset by a decrease in volumes of $21 million, primarily due to the Javelina divestiture in the Southwest.

Cost of revenuesRental income decreased $24 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This decrease is attributable to lower repairs, maintenance and operating costs in the Marcellus, Southwest and Rockies as a result of the Javelina divestiture and cost reduction initiatives.

Purchased product costs increased $269 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to higher prices of $241 million in the Southwest and Southern Appalachia and other product increases, partially offset by a decrease of $8 million related to unrealized derivative losses in the current year.

Depreciation and amortization increased $11 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. The increase was primarily due to property, plant and equipment placed in service after the third quarter of 2020 and accelerated depreciation on idled assets, partially offset by lower depreciation as a result of divestitures.

Restructuring expenses decreased $9 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was due to cost cutting measures during 2020 that resulted in restructuring charges.
Nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2020

Service revenue decreased $29 million in the first nine months of 20212022 compared to the same period of 2020.2021. This was primarily due to lower fees from lower volumeschanges in the Southwestpresentation of revenue between rental income, sales-type lease revenue and Rockiesservice revenue as a result of $43 million, which includes impacts relatedmodifications to severe weather and Javelina divestiture in the Southwest,agreements with third parties, partially offset by an increase in fees due to a contract modification in the Marcellus.

Rental income decreased $8 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This was primarily due to a contract modification in the Marcellus resulting in the reclassification of lease income between rental income to servicecost reimbursement revenue partially offset by higher fees related to contracts in the Marcellus and Southern Appalachia.

Product related revenue increased $750$906 million in the first nine months of 20212022 compared to the same period of 2020.2021. This was primarily due to higher prices in all of the regionsSouthwest, Marcellus, Southern Appalachia and Bakken of approximately $717$576 million and other product related sales increases, partially offset by the impact related to the Javelina divestiture, impacts related to severe weatherhigher fees from higher volumes in the Southwest, Rockies, Bakken and a decrease in volumesMarcellus of $330 million.

Sales-type lease revenue increased $28 million in the Rockies.first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was due to the modification of a gathering and compression agreement in the third quarter of 2022 that resulted in a change in the presentation of revenue between rental income and sales-type lease revenue.

Income from equity method investments increased $1,254$36 million in the first nine months of 20212022 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase was driven by impairments recorded in the first quarter of 2020 of $1,264 million. Impairments were recognized related2021, primarily due to our ownership in MarkWest Utica EMG, our indirect ownership in Ohio Gathering Company, L.L.C. through our investment in MarkWest Utica EMG and our ownership in Uintah Basin Field Services, L.L.C. Also contributing to the increase was higher volumes and rates associated with our Sherwood Midstream LLC and Ohio Condensate Company joint ventures. These increases were partially offset by lower volumes at our joint ventures in the Utica, Marcellus and Southwest regions along withand an asset impairment recognized within our Three Rivers Gathering LLCrecorded in the second quarter of 2021, partially offset by increased facility expenses from a joint venture in the current period.Southwest.

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Cost of revenues decreased $29Other income increased $496 million in the first nine months of 20212022 compared to the same period of 2020.2021 primarily due to a non-cash gain on lease reclassification of $509 million as a result of a contract modification in the third quarter of 2022. The gain was partially offset by a $23 million loss on disposal of assets during the 2022 period.

Cost of revenues increased $70 million in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This decreaseincrease is attributable to lowerhigher operating costs and repairs maintenance and operatingmaintenance costs in the Marcellus, Rockies, and Southwest as a result of the Javelina divestiture and cost reduction initiatives, partially offset by higher prices in the Rockies.Southern Appalachia.

Purchased product costs increased $661$635 million in the first nine months of 20212022 compared to the same period of 2020.2021. This was primarily due to higher prices of $544$483 million in the Southwest and Southern Appalachia, an increasehigher volumes in the Southwest and Rockies, partially offset by a decrease of $40$103 million relateddue to unrealized derivative losses and other product cost increases.changes in the fair value of our embedded derivative.

Depreciation and amortizationPurchases - related parties increased $5$45 million in the first nine months of 20212022 compared to the same period of 20202021, this was primarily due to property, plantan increase in transportation costs.

Depreciation and equipmentamortization decreased $19 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to accelerated depreciation on idled assets recorded in the third quarter of 2021, and lower depreciation as a result of the derecognition of fixed assets as a result of a lease reclassification in the third quarter of 2022. This decrease was partially offset by depreciation on new assets placed in service after the third quarter of 2020 and accelerated depreciation on idled assets, partially offset by the impairment of intangible assets, property, plant and equipment during the first quarter of 2020 and lower depreciation as a result of divestitures.2021.

Impairment expense decreased $2,123$42 million in the first nine months of 20212022 compared to the same period of 2020. During the first quarter of 2020 we2021 due to impairments recorded impairment expense for goodwill, intangible assets and property, plant and equipment of $1,814 million, $177 million and $174 million, respectively. The impairment of goodwill related to our Eastern G&P reporting unit while the intangible asset and property, plant and equipment impairments relate to certain assets in our Southwest region. The impairments were primarily driven by the slowing of drilling activity, which reduced production growth forecasts from our producer customers. This decrease was partially offset by an impairment recorded during the second quarter of 2021 related to our continued emphasis on portfolio optimization with the anticipated divestiture of several non-core assets and the closure of othercertain non-core assets.

Restructuring expenses decreased $9 million in the first nine months
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G&P Operating Data
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Three Months Ended 
September 30, 2022
Three Months Ended 
September 30, 2021
MPLX LP(1)
MPLX LP Operated(2)
MPLX LP(1)
MPLX LP Operated(2)
G&P
Gathering Throughput (MMcf/d)
Marcellus Operations1,325 1,325 1,373 1,373 
Utica Operations— 2,381 — 1,798 
Southwest Operations1,362 1,642 1,339 1,516 
Bakken Operations147 147 147 147 
Rockies Operations452 588 439 585 
Total gathering throughput3,286 6,083 3,298 5,419 
Natural Gas Processed (MMcf/d)
Marcellus Operations4,060 5,535 4,099 5,638 
Utica Operations— 518 — 464 
Southwest Operations1,502 1,666 1,312 1,480 
Southern Appalachian Operations205 205 236 236 
Bakken Operations130 130 146 146 
Rockies Operations462 462 419 419 
Total natural gas processed6,359 8,516 6,212 8,383 
C2 + NGLs Fractionated (mbpd)
Marcellus Operations(3)
496 496 487 487 
Utica Operations(3)
— 30 — 25 
Southwest Operations— — — — 
Southern Appalachian Operations12 12 12 12 
Bakken Operations21 21 25 25 
Rockies Operations
Total C2 + NGLs fractionated(4)
532 562 528 553 
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Nine Months Ended 
September 30, 2022
Nine Months Ended 
September 30, 2021
MPLX LP(1)
MPLX LP Operated(2)
MPLX LP(1)
MPLX LP Operated(2)
G&P
Gathering Throughput (MMcf/d)
Marcellus Operations1,308 1,308 1,324 1,324 
Utica Operations— 2,048 — 1,633 
Southwest Operations1,367 1,605 1,356 1,487 
Bakken Operations147 147 149 149 
Rockies Operations424 556 450 602 
Total gathering throughput3,246 5,664 3,279 5,195 
Natural Gas Processed (MMcf/d)
Marcellus Operations4,021 5,503 4,167 5,640 
Utica Operations— 488 — 492 
Southwest Operations(5)
1,446 1,616 1,311 1,436 
Southern Appalachian Operations220 220 229 229 
Bakken Operations138 138 148 148 
Rockies Operations436 436 430 430 
Total natural gas processed6,261 8,401 6,285 8,375 
C2 + NGLs Fractionated (mbpd)
Marcellus Operations(3)
478 478 484 484 
Utica Operations(3)
— 28 — 26 
Southwest Operations(5)
— — 
Southern Appalachian Operations11 11 12 12 
Bakken Operations21 21 23 23 
Rockies Operations
Total C2 + NGLs fractionated(4)
513 541 526 552 

Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
2022202120222021
Pricing Information
Natural Gas NYMEX HH ($ per MMBtu)$7.91 $4.31 $6.67 $3.34 
C2 + NGL Pricing ($ per gallon)(6)
$1.01 $0.96 $1.11 $0.81 
(1)     This column represents operating data for entities that have been consolidated into the MPLX financial statements.
(2)     This column represents operating data for entities that have been consolidated into the MPLX financial statements as well as operating data for MPLX-operated equity method investments.
(3)     Entities within the Marcellus and Utica Operations jointly own the Hopedale fractionation complex. Hopedale throughput is included in the Marcellus and Utica Operations and represent each region’s utilization of the complex.
(4)     Purity ethane makes up approximately 217 mbpd and 199 mbpd of total MPLX Operated, fractionated products for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and approximately 200 mbpd and 196 mbpd of total fractionated products for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Purity ethane makes up approximately 210 mbpd and 194 mbpd of total MPLX LP consolidated, fractionated products for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and approximately 195 mbpd and 191 mbpd of total fractionated products for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(5)    The Southwest Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 include the Javelina complex, which was sold on February 12, 2021. The processing and fractionated volumes calculated for the number of days MPLX owned these assets during 2021 were 96 MMcf/d and 17 mbpd, respectively.
(6)    C2 + NGL pricing based on Mont Belvieu prices assuming an NGL barrel of approximately 35 percent ethane, 35 percent propane, six percent Iso-Butane, 12 percent normal butane and 12 percent natural gasoline.

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Seasonality

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

In our G&P segment, we experience minimal impacts from seasonal fluctuations which impact the demand for natural gas and NGLs and the related commodity prices caused by various factors including variations in weather patterns from year to year. We are able to manage the seasonality impacts through the execution of our marketing strategy and via our storage capabilities. Overall, our exposure to the seasonality fluctuations is declining due to our growth in our fee-based business.

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Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
2021202020212020
L&S
Pipeline throughput (mbpd)
Crude oil pipelines3,440 3,077 3,399 3,007 
Product pipelines2,061 1,613 2,008 1,701 
Total pipelines5,501 4,690 5,407 4,708 
Average tariff rates ($ per barrel)(1)
Crude oil pipelines$0.97 $0.96 $0.96 $0.96 
Product pipelines0.79 0.85 0.78 0.82 
Total pipelines$0.90 $0.93 $0.89 $0.91 
Terminal throughput (mbpd)3,046 2,701 2,884 2,696 
Marine Assets (number in operation)(2)
Barges299 301 299 301 
Towboats23 23 23 23 
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Three Months Ended 
September 30, 2021
Three Months Ended 
September 30, 2020
MPLX LP(3)
MPLX LP Operated(4)
MPLX LP(3)
MPLX LP Operated(4)
G&P
Gathering Throughput (MMcf/d)
Marcellus Operations1,373 1,373 1,312 1,312 
Utica Operations— 1,798 — 1,816 
Southwest Operations1,339 1,516 1,413 1,479 
Bakken Operations147 147 130 130 
Rockies Operations439 585 481 659 
Total gathering throughput3,298 5,419 3,336 5,396 
Natural Gas Processed (MMcf/d)
Marcellus Operations4,099 5,638 4,222 5,706 
Utica Operations— 464 — 530 
Southwest Operations(6)
1,312 1,480 1,377 1,439 
Southern Appalachian Operations236 236 227 227 
Bakken Operations146 146 129 129 
Rockies Operations419 419 481 481 
Total natural gas processed6,212 8,383 6,436 8,512 
C2 + NGLs Fractionated (mbpd)
Marcellus Operations(5)
487 487 477 477 
Utica Operations(5)
— 25 — 30 
Southwest Operations(6)
— — 21 21 
Southern Appalachian Operations(7)
12 12 11 11 
Bakken Operations25 25 25 25 
Rockies Operations
Total C2 + NGLs fractionated(8)
528 553 537 567 

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Nine Months Ended 
September 30, 2021
Nine Months Ended 
September 30, 2020
MPLX LP(3)
MPLX LP Operated(4)
MPLX LP(3)
MPLX LP Operated(4)
G&P
Gathering Throughput (MMcf/d)
Marcellus Operations1,324 1,324 1,372 1,372 
Utica Operations— 1,633 — 1,840 
Southwest Operations1,356 1,487 1,445 1,491 
Bakken Operations149 149 137 137 
Rockies Operations450 602 523 706 
Total gathering throughput3,279 5,195 3,477 5,546 
Natural Gas Processed (MMcf/d)
Marcellus Operations4,167 5,640 4,177 5,582 
Utica Operations— 492 — 587 
Southwest Operations(6)
1,311 1,436 1,479 1,543 
Southern Appalachian Operations229 229 231 231 
Bakken Operations148 148 137 137 
Rockies Operations430 430 512 512 
Total natural gas processed6,285 8,375 6,536 8,592 
C2 + NGLs Fractionated (mbpd)
Marcellus Operations(5)
484 484 466 466 
Utica Operations(5)
— 26 — 32 
Southwest Operations(6)
16 16 
Southern Appalachian Operations(7)
12 12 12 12 
Bakken Operations23 23 25 25 
Rockies Operations
Total C2 + NGLs fractionated(8)
526 552 523 555 

Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
2021202020212020
Pricing Information
Natural Gas NYMEX HH ($ per MMBtu)$4.31 $2.13 $3.34 $1.92 
C2 + NGL Pricing ($ per gallon)(9)
$0.96 $0.45 $0.81 $0.40 
(1)     Average tariff rates calculated using pipeline transportation revenues divided by pipeline throughput barrels.
(2)     Represents total at end of period.
(3)     This column represents operating data for entities that have been consolidated into the MPLX financial statements.
(4)     This column represents operating data for entities that have been consolidated into the MPLX financial statements as well as operating data for MPLX-operated equity method investments.
(5)     Entities within the MarcellusLiquidity and Utica Operations jointly own the Hopedale fractionation complex. Hopedale throughput is included in the Marcellus and Utica Operations and represent each region’s utilization of the complex.
(6)    The Southwest Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 include the Javelina complex, which was sold on February 12, 2021. The processing and fractionated volumes calculated for the number of days MPLX owned these assets during 2021 were 96 MMcf/d and 17 mbpd, respectively.
(7)     Includes NGLs fractionated for the Marcellus Operations and Utica Operations.
(8)     Purity ethane makes up approximately 199 mbpd and 193 mbpd of total MPLX Operated, fractionated products for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and approximately 196 mbpd and 192 mbpd of total fractionated products for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Purity ethane makes up approximately 194 mbpd and 188 mbpd of total MPLX LP consolidated, fractionated products for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and approximately 191 mbpd and 186 mbpd of total fractionated products for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(9)    C2 + NGL pricing based on Mont Belvieu prices assuming an NGL barrel of approximately 35 percent ethane, 35 percent propane, six percent Iso-Butane, 12 percent normal butane and 12 percent natural gasoline.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCESCapital Resources

Cash Flows

Our cash and cash equivalents were $39$121 million at September 30, 20212022 and $15$13 million at December 31, 2020.2021. The change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash was due to the factors discussed below. Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, investing activities and financing activities were as follows:
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)20212020
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities$3,671 $3,336 
Investing activities(377)(1,060)
Financing activities(3,270)(2,263)
Total$24 $13 

 Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions)20222021
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities$3,651 $3,671 
Investing activities(676)(377)
Financing activities(2,867)(3,270)
Total$108 $24 

Net cash provided by operating activities increased $335decreased $20 million in the first nine months of 20212022 compared to the first nine months of 2020,2021, primarily due to an increase in net income adjusted for non-cash items.working capital requirements offset by improved results from operations in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the first nine months of 2021.

Net cash used in investing activities decreased $683increased $299 million in the first nine months of 20212022 compared to the first nine months of 2020,2021, primarily due to lowerhigher capital spending which reflects our continued focus on capital discipline, and decreasedan increase in contributions to equity method investments.investments, which included the $60 million contribution to our Bakken Pipeline joint venture to fund our share of a debt repayment by the joint venture. Cash used in investing activities also included $28 million for the acquisition of assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Financing activities were an $2,867 million use of cash in the first nine months of 2022 compared to a $3,270 million use of cash in the first nine months of 2021 compared to a $2,263 million use of cash in the first nine months of 2020.2021. The primary reason for the increasedecrease in the use of cash was due to lower net debt repayments of $273 million in the returnfirst nine months of capital2022 compared to unitholders throughnet debt repayments of $576 million in the unit repurchase programsame period of 2021 as well as net repayments on long-term debt$150 million in lower unit repurchases in the current yearfirst nine months of 2022 compared to net borrowings on long-term debtthe first nine months of 2021. The decreases in the prior year.first nine months of 2022 were partially offset with an increase in distributions on common units and debt issuance costs incurred during the period.

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Adjusted Free Cash Flow

The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted FCF and excess/deficitadjusted free cash flow after distributions from net cash provided by operating activities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and September 30, 2020.2021.

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions)(In millions)2021202020212020(In millions)2022202120222021
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities$1,182 $1,222 $3,671 $3,336 Net cash provided by operating activities$1,039 $1,182 $3,651 $3,671 
Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow
Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided by operating activities to adjusted free cash flowAdjustments to reconcile net cash provided by operating activities to adjusted free cash flow
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(132)(283)(377)(1,060)Net cash used in investing activities(265)(132)(676)(377)
Contributions from MPCContributions from MPC14 14 31 34 Contributions from MPC13 14 30 31 
Distributions to noncontrolling interestsDistributions to noncontrolling interests(9)(9)(29)(26)Distributions to noncontrolling interests(10)(9)(29)(29)
Free cash flow1,055 944 3,296 2,284 
Adjusted free cash flowAdjusted free cash flow777 1,055 2,976 3,296 
Distributions to common and preferred unitholders(745)(757)(2,228)(2,264)
Excess cash flow$310 $187 $1,068 $20 
Distributions paid to common and preferred unitholdersDistributions paid to common and preferred unitholders(755)(745)(2,248)(2,228)
Adjusted free cash flow after distributionsAdjusted free cash flow after distributions$22 $310 $728 $1,068 

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Debt and Liquidity Overview

MPLX Credit Agreement

On September 3, 2021July 7, 2022, MPLX redeemed allentered into a new five-year credit agreement (the “MPLX Credit Agreement”) to replace the previous $3.5 billion credit facility that was scheduled to expire July 2024. The new MPLX Credit Agreement matures in July 2027 and, among other things, provides for a $2.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility and letter of credit issuing capacity of up to $150 million. Letter of credit issuing capacity is included in, not in addition to, the $2.0 billion borrowing capacity. The financial covenants of the new MPLX Credit Agreement are substantially the same as those contained in the previous credit agreement. Borrowings under the MPLX Credit Agreement bear interest, at MPLX’s election, at either the Adjusted Term SOFR or the Alternate Base Rate, both as defined in the MPLX Credit Agreement, plus an applicable margin.

Fixed Rate Senior Notes

On March 14, 2022, MPLX issued $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.950 percent senior notes due March 2052 (the “2052 Senior Notes”) in an underwritten public offering. The 2052 Senior Notes were offered at a price to the public of 98.982 percent with interest payable semi-annually in arrears, commencing on September 14, 2022. The net proceeds were used to repay amounts outstanding under the intercompany loan agreement with MPC and under the previous credit agreement.

On August 11, 2022, MPLX issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of floating rate4.950 percent senior notes due September 2032 (the “2032 Senior Notes”) in an underwritten public offering. The 2032 Senior Notes were offered at a price to the public of 99.433 percent with interest payable semi-annually in arrears, commencing on March 1, 2023. The net proceeds were used to redeem all of the 3.500 percent senior notes due December 2022 and all of the 3.375 percent senior notes due March 2023, as discussed below.

On August 25, 2022, MPLX redeemed all of the $500 million 3.500 percent senior notes due December 2022, $14 million of which was issued by Andeavor Logistics LP, at 100.1010 percent of the aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including the redemption date. On September 15, 2022, MPLX redeemed all of the $500 million 3.375 percent senior notes due March 2023 at 100 percent of the principal amount.

On January 15, 2021, MPLX redeemed $750 million outstanding aggregate principal amountamount. The impact of 5.250 percent senior notes due January 2025, at 102.625 percentthese debt extinguishments was not material to the Consolidated Statements of the principal amount.

Our outstanding borrowings at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 consist of the following:
(In millions)September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
MPLX LP:
Bank revolving credit facility$— $175 
Floating rate senior notes— 1,000 
Fixed rate senior notes18,532 19,240 
Consolidated subsidiaries:
MarkWest23 23 
Andeavor Logistics LP45 87 
Financing lease obligations11 
Total18,609 20,536 
Unamortized debt issuance costs(105)(116)
Unamortized discount/premium(250)(281)
Amounts due within one year(1)(764)
Total long-term debt due after one year$18,253 $19,375 
Income.

Our intention is to maintain an investment-grade credit profile. As of September 30, 2021,2022, the credit ratings on our senior unsecured debt were at or above investment grade level as follows:
Rating AgencyRating
Moody’sBaa2 (stable outlook)
Standard & Poor’sBBB (negative(stable outlook)
FitchBBB (stable outlook)

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

The MPLX Credit Agreement contains certain representations and warranties, affirmative and restrictive covenants and events of default that we consider to be usual and customary for an agreement of this type. The financial covenant requires MPLX to maintain a ratio of Consolidated Total Debt as of the end of each fiscal quarter to Consolidated EBITDA (both as defined in the MPLX Credit Agreement) for the prior four fiscal quarters of no greater than 5.0 to 1.0 (or 5.5 to 1.0 during the six-month period following certain acquisitions). Consolidated EBITDA is subject to adjustments for certain acquisitions completed and capital projects undertaken during the relevant period. Other covenants restrict us and/or certain of our subsidiaries from incurring debt, creating liens on assets and entering into transactions with affiliates. As of September 30, 2021,2022, we were in compliance with the covenants, including the financial covenant with a ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA of 3.643.50 to 1.0.

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

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Our liquidity totaled $3.7$3.6 billion at September 30, 20212022 consisting of:
September 30, 2021September 30, 2022
(In millions)(In millions)Total CapacityOutstanding BorrowingsAvailable
Capacity
(In millions)Total CapacityOutstanding BorrowingsAvailable
Capacity
Bank revolving credit facility due 2024(1)
$3,500 $— $3,500 
MPLX Credit Agreement(1)
MPLX Credit Agreement(1)
$2,000 $— $2,000 
MPC Loan AgreementMPC Loan Agreement1,500 (1,370)130 MPC Loan Agreement1,500 — 1,500 
Total liquidity$5,000 $(1,370)3,630 
TotalTotal$3,500 $— 3,500 
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents39 Cash and cash equivalents121 
Total liquidityTotal liquidity$3,669 Total liquidity$3,621 
(1)     Outstanding borrowings include less than $1 million in letters of credit outstanding under this facility.

We expect our ongoing sources of liquidity to include cash generated from operations and borrowings under the MPC Loan Agreement, the MPLX Credit Agreement and access to capital markets. We believe that cash generated from these sources will be sufficient to meet our short-term and long-term funding requirements, including working capital requirements, capital expenditure requirements, contractual obligations, and quarterly cash distributions. We may also, from time to time, repurchase our senior notes or preferred sharesunits in the open market, in tender offers, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise in such volumes, at market prices and upon such other terms as we deem appropriate.appropriate and execute unit repurchases under our unit repurchase program. MPC manages our cash and cash equivalents on our behalf directly with third-party institutions as part of the treasury services that it provides to us under our omnibus agreement. From time to time, we may also consider utilizing other sources of liquidity, including the formation of joint ventures or sales of non-strategic assets.

Equity and Preferred Units Overview

Common units

The table below summarizes the changes in the number of common units outstanding throughduring the nine months ended September 30, 2021:2022 are summarized below:
(In units)Common Units
Balance at December 31, 202020211,038,777,9781,016,178,378 
Unit-based compensation awards213,727190,529 
Units redeemed in Unit Repurchase Programunit repurchase program(17,563,855)(10,353,035)
Balance at September 30, 202120221,021,427,8501,006,015,872 

Unit Repurchase Program

On November 2, 2020, we announced the board authorization of a unit repurchase program for the repurchase of up to $1
billion of MPLX’s common units held by the public. On August 2, 2022 we announced the board authorization for the repurchase of up to an additional $1.0 billion of MPLX common units held by the public. The authorizations have no expiration date. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we repurchased approximately 10 million common units at an average cost per unit of $31.98 and paid $315 million of cash. As of September 30, 2022, we had repurchased a total of approximately 35 million units at an average cost per unit of $28.63 for a total of $994 million under the initial unit repurchase program, which reflects the
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repurchase of 532,326 common units for $16 million that were transacted in the third quarter of 2022 and settled in the fourth quarter of 2022. As of September 30, 2022, we had $1,006 million remaining under the repurchase authorizations.

We may utilize various methods to effect the repurchases, which could include open market repurchases, negotiated block transactions, accelerated unit repurchases, tender offers or open market solicitations for units, some of which may be effected through Rule 10b5-1 plans. The timing and amount of future repurchases, if any, will depend upon several factors, including market and business conditions, and such repurchases may be discontinued at any time.

Distributions

We intend to pay a minimum quarterly distribution to the holders of our common units of $0.2625 per unit, or $1.05 per unit on an annualized basis, to the extent we have sufficient cash from our operations after the establishment of cash reserves and the payment of costs and expenses, including reimbursements of expenses to our general partner. The amount of distributions paid under our policy and the decision to make any distributions is determined by our general partner, taking into consideration the terms of our partnership agreement. Such minimum distribution would equate to $268$264 million per quarter, or $1,072$1,056 million per year, based on the number of common units outstanding at September 30, 2021.2022.

On November 2, 2021,1, 2022, MPLX declared a cash distribution for the third quarter of 2021,2022, totaling $1,305$777 million, or $1.28$0.7750 per common unit, consisting of a base distribution amount of $0.705 per common unit and a special distribution amount of $0.575 per common unit (the “Special Distribution Amount”) as supported by our year-to-date cash flow.unit. This distribution will be paid on November 19, 202122, 2022 to common unitholders of record on November 12, 2021.15, 2022. Although our partnership agreement requires that we distribute all of our available cash each quarter, we do not otherwise have a legal obligation to distribute any particular amount per common unit. This rate will also be received by Series A preferred unitholders.

Series B preferred unitholders are entitled to receive a fixed distribution of $68.75 per unit, per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15, or the first business day thereafter, up to and including February 15, 2023. After February 15, 2023, the holders of Series B preferred units are entitled to receive cumulative, quarterly distributions payable in arrears on the 15th day of February, May, August and November of each year, or the first business day thereafter, based on a floating annual rate equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 4.652 percent, in each case assuming a distribution is declared by the board of directors. Accordingly, a cash distribution payment totalingpayments of $21 million waswere paid to Series B unitholders on February 15, 2022 and August 16, 2021.
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the Series B preferred units, at any time, on or after February 15, 2023 at a redemption price of $1,000 per unit plus any accumulated and unpaid distributions up to the redemption date.

The allocation of total cash distributions is as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020.2021. MPLX’s distributions are declared subsequent to quarter end; therefore, the following table represents total cash distributions applicable to the period in which the distributions were earned.
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions, except per unit data)(In millions, except per unit data)2021202020212020(In millions, except per unit data)2022202120222021
Distribution declared:Distribution declared:Distribution declared:
Limited partner units - public (1)
Limited partner units - public (1)
$476 $270 $998 $810 
Limited partner units - public(1)
$275 $476 $789 $998 
Limited partner units - MPC (1)
Limited partner units - MPC (1)
829 445 1,719 1,348 
Limited partner units - MPC(1)
502 829 1,415 1,719 
Total LP distribution declaredTotal LP distribution declared1,305 715 2,717 2,158 Total LP distribution declared777 1,305 2,204 2,717 
Series A preferred units (1)
Series A preferred units (1)
38 20 79 61 
Series A preferred units(1)
23 38 65 79 
Series B preferred unitsSeries B preferred units10 10 31 31 Series B preferred units10 10 31 31 
Total distribution declaredTotal distribution declared1,353 745 2,827 2,250 Total distribution declared810 1,353 2,300 2,827 
Quarterly cash distributions declared per limited partner common unitQuarterly cash distributions declared per limited partner common unit$1.2800 $0.6875 $2.6550 $2.0625 Quarterly cash distributions declared per limited partner common unit$0.7750 $1.2800 $2.1850 $2.6550 
(1) Includes the Special Distribution Amount.The three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 include a supplemental distribution amount $0.575 per common unit.

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Capital Expenditures

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

MPLX’s initial capital investment plan for 20212022 totaled approximately $1.0 billion$900 million, which includes growth capital of $700 million, maintenance capital of $140 million and a $60 million investment in an unconsolidated affiliate for capital projects and investments, excluding capitalized interest, and is currently estimated to be approximately $650 million. We continuously evaluatethe repayment of our capital investment plan and make changes as conditions warrant.9.19 percent indirect share of the Bakken Pipeline joint venture’s debt due in 2022. Growth capital expenditures and investments in affiliates during the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 were primarily for gas gathering, processing and processingde-ethanization projects in our Bakken, Marcellus, and Southwest regionsbasins and the expansion of our crude gathering systems.systems and long-haul pipeline investments in the Permian and Bakken basins. Spending for the period also included the $60 million contribution to our Bakken Pipeline joint venture to fund our share of a debt repayment by the joint venture. We continuously evaluate our capital plan and make changes as conditions warrant.

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Our capital expenditures are shown in the table below:
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)20212020
Capital expenditures:
Growth capital expenditures$274 $677 
Growth capital reimbursements— (2)
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates116 244 
Return of capital(36)(112)
Capitalized interest(11)(31)
Total growth capital expenditures343 776 
Maintenance capital expenditures81 108 
Maintenance capital reimbursements(31)(31)
Capitalized interest(1)— 
Total maintenance capital expenditures49 77 
Total growth and maintenance capital expenditures392 853 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates(1)
(116)(244)
Return of capital(1)
36 112 
Growth and maintenance capital reimbursements(2)
31 33 
Decrease in capital accruals19 197 
Capitalized interest12 31 
Additions to property, plant and equipment, net(1)
$374 $982 

 Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
(In millions)20222021
Capital expenditures:
Growth capital expenditures$451 $274 
Growth capital reimbursements(1)
(70)(22)
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates198 116 
Return of capital(11)(36)
Capitalized interest(6)(11)
Total growth capital expenditures(2)
562 321 
Maintenance capital expenditures123 81 
Maintenance capital reimbursements(30)(31)
Capitalized interest(1)(1)
Total maintenance capital expenditures92 49 
Total growth and maintenance capital expenditures654 370 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates(3)
(198)(116)
Return of capital(3)
11 36 
Growth and maintenance capital reimbursements(1)(4)
100 53 
(Increase)/ decrease in capital accruals(39)19 
Capitalized interest12 
Additions to property, plant and equipment(3)
$535 $374 
(1)    Growth capital reimbursements include reimbursements from customers and our Sponsor. Prior periods have been updated to reflect these reimbursements to conform to the current period presentation.
(2)    Total growth capital expenditures exclude $28 million of acquisitions for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.    
(3)    Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, return of capital, acquisitions, and additions to property, plant and equipment net are shown as separate lines within investing activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
(2)(4)    Growth and maintenancecapital reimbursements are included in changes in deferred revenue within the operating activities section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Maintenance capital reimbursements are included in the “ContributionsContributions from MPC”MPC line within financing activities insection of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.


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Contractual Cash Obligations

As of September 30, 2021,2022, our contractual cash obligations included third-party and related party debt, finance and operating lease obligations, purchase obligations for services and to acquire property, plant and equipment, and other liabilities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022, our third-party long-term debt obligations decreased by $1,925$250 million, primarily due to the redemptionrepayment of $750 millionamounts outstanding aggregate principal amount of 5.250 percent senior notes due January 2025 discussed above, the redemption of the floating rate senior notes due September 2022, as well as net repayments on the MPLX Credit Agreement.Additionally, borrowings onprevious credit agreement, the MPC Loan Agreement, increased to fundand the floating rateredemption of senior notes. These items were funded with proceeds from the issuance of senior notes, redemption.discussed above. There were no other material changes to our contractual obligations outside the ordinary course of business since December 31, 2020.2021.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Off-balance sheet arrangements comprise those arrangements that may potentially impact our liquidity, capital resources and results of operations, even though such arrangements are not recorded as liabilities under U.S. GAAP. Our off-balance sheet arrangements are limited to indemnities and guarantees that are described in Note 19. 15 of the unaudited consolidated financial statements and indemnities as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Although these arrangements serve a variety of our business purposes, we are not dependent on them to maintain our liquidity and capital resources, and we are not aware of any circumstances that are reasonably likely to cause the off-balance sheet arrangements to have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and capital resources.

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIESTransactions with Related Parties

At September 30, 2021,2022, MPC owned our non-economic general partnership interest and held approximately 6364 percent of our outstanding common units.

We provide MPC with crude oil, and product pipeline, and trucking transportation services based on regulated tariff/contracted rates, as well as storage, terminal, fuels distribution, and inland marine transportation services based on contracted rates. We
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also have agreements with MPC under which we receive fees for operating MPC’s retained pipeline assets, providing management services for the marine business, and operating certain of MPC’s equity method investments. MPC provides us with certain services related to information technology, engineering, legal, accounting, treasury, human resources and other administrative services under employee services and omnibus services agreements.

The below table shows the percentage of “TotalTotal revenues and other income”income as well as “TotalTotal costs and expenses”expenses with MPC:

Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended 
September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
202120202022202120222021
Total revenues and other income (1)
Total revenues and other income (1)
48 %55 %
Total revenues and other income(1)
46 %48 %46 %51 %
Total costs and expenses(2)Total costs and expenses(2)26 %31 %Total costs and expenses(2)24 %26 %24 %27 %
(1)     Excludes revenues attributable to volumes shipped by MPC under joint tariffs with third parties that are treated as third party revenues2022 periods exclude gain on sales-type leases.
(2)    2021 periods exclude losses for accounting purposes.impairment.

For further discussion of agreements and activity with MPC and related parties see Item 1. Business in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 and Note 5 of4 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statementsunaudited consolidated financial statements in this report.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND COMPLIANCE COSTSEnvironmental Matters and Compliance Costs

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

As of September 30, 2021, there have been no significant changes to our environmental matters and compliance costs sincepreviously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021, actual expenditures may vary as the number and scope of environmental projects are revised as a result of improved technology or changes in regulatory requirements. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, environmental remediation costs increased due to a release of crude oil on our pipeline near Edwardsville, Illinois in March of 2022. There have been no additional significant changes to our environmental matters and compliance costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATESCritical Accounting Estimates

As of September 30, 2021,2022, there have been no significant changes to our critical accounting estimates since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.
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ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOT YET ADOPTEDAccounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

While new financialWe have not identified any recent accounting pronouncements will be effective for our financial statements in the future, there are no standards that have not yet been adopted that are expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.condition, results of operations or cash flows upon adoption. Accounting standards are discussed in Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are exposed to market risks related to the volatility of commodity prices. We employ various strategies, including the potential use of commodity derivative instruments, to economically hedge the risks related to these price fluctuations. We are also exposed to market risks related to changes in interest rates. As of September 30, 2021,2022, we did not have any open financial or commodity derivative instruments to hedge the economic risks related to interest rate fluctuations or the volatility of commodity prices, respectively; however, we continually monitor the market and our exposure and may enter into these arrangements in the future.

Commodity Price Risk

The information about commodity price risk for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 does not differ materially from that discussed in Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.

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Outstanding Derivative Contracts

We have aSee Notes 9 and 10 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements for more information about the fair value measurement of our natural gas purchase commitment embedded in a keep-whole processing agreement with a producer customer in the Southern Appalachian region expiring in December 2022. The customer has the unilateral option to extend the agreement for two consecutive five-year terms through December 2032. For accounting purposes, the natural gas purchase commitment and the term extending options have been aggregated into a single compound embedded derivative. The probability of the customer exercising its options is determined based on assumptions about the customer’s potential business strategy decision points that may exist at the time they would elect whether to renew the contract. The changes in fair value of this compound embedded derivative, are based onas well as the difference between the contractual and index pricing and the probability of the producer customer exercising its option to extend. The changes in fair value areamounts recorded in earnings through “Purchased product costs” on the Consolidated Statementsour consolidated balance sheets and statements of Income. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the estimated fair value of this contract was a liability of $104 million and $63 million, respectively. We evaluate our portfolio of commodity derivative instruments on an ongoing basis and add or revise strategies in anticipation of changes in market conditions and in risk profiles.income.

Interest Rate Risk and Sensitivity Analysis

Sensitivity analysis of the effect of a hypothetical 100-basis-point change in interest rates on outstanding third-party outstanding debt, excluding finance leases, is provided in the following table. Fair value of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and accrued interest approximate carrying value and are relatively insensitive to changes in interest rates due to the short-term maturity of the instruments. Accordingly, these instruments are excluded from the table.
(In millions)
Fair value as of September 30, 2021(1)
Change in Fair Value(2)
Change in Income Before Income Taxes for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021(3)
Outstanding debt
Fixed-rate$20,553 $1,881 N/A
Variable-rate(4)
$— $— $

(In millions)
Fair Value as of September 30, 2022(1)
Change in Fair Value(2)
Change in Income Before Income Taxes for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022(3)
Outstanding debt
Fixed-rate$17,552 $1,365 N/A
Variable-rate(4)
$— $— $
(1)    Fair value was based on market prices, where available, or current borrowing rates for financings with similar terms and maturities.
(2)    Assumes a 100-basis-point decrease in the weighted average yield-to-maturity at September 30, 2021.2022.
(3)    Assumes a 100-basis-point change in interest rates. The change to net income before income taxes was based on the weighted average balance of all outstanding variable-rate debt for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022.
(4)    MPLX redeemed the outstanding floating rate senior notes on September 3, 2021 and had no outstanding borrowings on the RevolverMPLX Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2021.2022.

At September 30, 2021,2022, our portfolio of long-termthird‑party debt consisted of fixed-rate instruments and also provides foroutstanding borrowings, if any, under our revolving credit facility.the MPLX Credit Agreement. The fair value of our fixed-rate debt is relatively sensitive to interest rate fluctuations. Our sensitivity to interest rate declines and corresponding increases in the fair value of our debt portfolio unfavorably affects our results of operations and cash flows only when we elect to repurchase or otherwise retire fixed-rate debt at prices above carrying value. Interest rate fluctuations generally do not impact the fair value of borrowings under our bank revolving credit facility,MPLX Credit Agreement, but may affect our results of operations and cash flows.

See Note 9 in the unaudited consolidated financial statements for additional information on the fair value of our debt.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of our general partner. Based upon that evaluation, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of our general partner concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2021,2022, the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the quarter ended September 30, 2021,2022, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Part II – Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are the subject of, or a party to, a number of pending or threatened legal actions, contingencies and commitments involving a variety of matters, including laws and regulations relating to the environment. While it is possible that an adverse result in one or more of the lawsuits or proceedings in which we are a defendant could be material to us, based upon current information and our experience as a defendant in other matters, we believe that these lawsuits and proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Item 103 of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC requires disclosure of certain environmental matters when a governmental authority is a party to the proceedings and such proceedings involve potential monetary sanctions, unless we reasonably believe that the matter will result in no monetary sanctions, or in monetary sanctions, exclusive of interest and costs, of less than $300,000.

Except as described below, there have been no material changes to the legal matters previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as updated2021 or in our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022.

Dakota Access Pipeline

We holdAs previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, MPLX holds a 9.19 percent indirect interest in a joint venture (“Dakota Access”) that owns and operates the Dakota Access Pipeline and Energy Transfer Crude Oil Pipeline projects, collectively referred to as the Bakken Pipeline system or DAPL. In 2020, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (the “D.D.C.”) ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Army Corps”), which granted permits and an easement for the Bakken Pipeline system, to prepare an environmental impact statement (“EIS”) relating to an easement under Lake Oahe in North Dakota. The D.D.C. later ordered vacatur of the easement during the pendency of the EIS. The EIS has been delayed and further orderedthe Army Corps currently expects to release a shut downdraft EIS in the first half of 2023.

Tesoro High Plains Pipeline

As previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, in July 2020, Tesoro High Plains Pipeline Company, LLC (“THPP”), a subsidiary of MPLX, received a Notification of Trespass Determination from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (“BIA”) relating to a portion of the Tesoro High Plains Pipeline that crosses the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota. The notification demanded the immediate cessation of pipeline operations and assessed trespass damages of approximately $187 million. On appeal, the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs issued an order vacating the BIA’s trespass order and remanded to the Regional Director for the BIA Great Plains Region to issue a new decision based on specific criteria. On December 15, 2020, the Regional Director of the BIA issued a new trespass notice to THPP, finding that THPP was in trespass and assessing trespass damages of approximately $4 million (including interest), which has been paid. The order also required that THPP immediately cease and desist use of the portion of the pipeline that crosses the property at issue. THPP has complied with the Regional Director’s December 15, 2020 notice. In March 2021, THPP received a copy of an order purporting to vacate all orders related to THPP’s alleged trespass issued by August 5, 2020. On August 5,the BIA between July 2, 2020 and January 14, 2021. The order directs the U.S. CourtRegional Director of Appeals forthe BIA to reconsider the issue of THPP’s alleged trespass and issue a new order, if necessary, after all interested parties have had an opportunity to be heard. Subsequently, landowners voluntarily dismissed the suit filed in the District of Columbia (the “CourtNorth Dakota. On April 23, 2021, THPP filed a lawsuit in the District of Appeals”North Dakota against the United States of America, the U.S. Department of the Interior and the BIA (together, the “U.S. Government Parties”) stayedchallenging the D.D.C.’s injunction that requiredMarch order purporting to vacate all previous orders related to THPP’s alleged trespass.

On February 8, 2022, the U.S. Government Parties filed their answer to THPP’s suit, asserting counterclaims for trespass and ejectment. The U.S. Government Parties claim THPP is in continued trespass with respect to the pipeline be shutdown and emptiedseek disgorgement of oil by August 5, 2020. On January 26, 2021, the Court of Appeals upheld the D.D.C.’s order vacating the easement while the Army Corps prepares the EIS. The Court of Appeals reversed the D.D.C.’s orderpipeline profits from June 1, 2013 to the extent it directed that the pipeline be shutdown and emptied of oil. In May 2021, the D.D.C. denied a renewed request for an injunction to shut down the pipeline while the EIS is being prepared. In June 2021, the D.D.C. issued an order dismissing without prejudice the tribes’ claims against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The judge noted that the plaintiffs may move to reopen the case in the event of a violation of the court’s prior orders. Dakota Access has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for review of the Court of Appeal’s decision upholding the D.D.C.’s order vacating the easement. The pipeline remains operational.
We have entered into a Contingent Equity Contribution Agreement whereby MPLX LP, along with the other joint venture owners in the Bakken Pipeline system, has agreed to make equity contributions to the joint venture upon certain events occurring to allow the entities that own and operate the Bakken Pipeline system to satisfy their senior note payment obligations. The senior notes were issued to repay amounts owed by the pipeline companies to fund the cost of construction of the Bakken Pipeline system. If the pipeline were temporarily shut down, MPLX would have to contribute its 9.19 percent pro rata share of funds required to pay interest accruing on the notes and any portion of the principal that matures while the pipeline is shutdown. MPLX also expects to contribute its 9.19 percent pro rata share of any costs to remediate any deficiencies to reinstate the permit and/or return the pipeline into operation. If the vacatur of the easement permit results in a permanent shutdownpresent, removal of the pipeline MPLX would haveand remediation. We intend to contribute its 9.19 percent pro rata sharevigorously defend ourselves against these counterclaims. Negotiations with the holders of the costproperty rights at issue to redeem the bonds (including the 1% redemption premium required pursuant to the indenture governing the notes) and any accrued and unpaid interest. As of September 30, 2021, our maximum potential undiscounted payments under the Contingent Equity Contribution Agreement were approximately $230 million.settle this matter have been unsuccessful.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.

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

The following table sets forth a summary of our purchases during the quarter ended September 30, 2021,2022, of equity securities that are registered by MPLX pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
PeriodTotal Number of Units Purchased
Average Price
Paid per
Unit
(1)
Total Number of Units Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Maximum Dollar
Value of Units that
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs(2)
7/01/2021-7/31/20211,578,870 $28.55 1,578,870 $611,620,731 
8/01/2021-8/31/20211,990,647 $28.06 1,990,647 $555,771,983 
9/01/2021-9/30/20212,064,340 $28.62 2,064,340 $496,699,570 
Total5,633,857 $28.40 5,633,857 

Millions of Dollars
PeriodTotal Number of Units Purchased
Average Price
Paid per
Unit
(1)
Total Number of Units Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Maximum Dollar Value of Units that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(2)
7/01/2022-7/31/2022— $— — $202 
8/01/2022-8/31/20222,867,174 32.11 2,867,174 1,110 
9/01/2022-9/30/20223,328,905 31.26 3,328,905 $1,006 
Total6,196,079 $31.65 6,196,079 
(1)Amounts in this column reflect the weighted average price paid for units purchased under our unit repurchase authorization. The weighted average price includes commissions paid to brokers on shares repurchased under our unit repurchase authorization.during the quarter.
(2)On November 2, 2020, we announced the board authorization of a unit repurchase program for the repurchase of up to $1 billion of MPLX’s common units held by the public. This On August 2, 2022, we announced the board authorization for the repurchase of up to an additional $1 billion of MPLX common units held by the public. These unit repurchase authorization hasauthorizations have no expiration date.

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Item 6. Exhibits  
  Incorporated by Reference From  
Exhibit
Number
Exhibit DescriptionFormExhibitFiling DateSEC File No.Filed
Herewith
Furnished
Herewith
2.1†8-K2.1 5/8/2019001-35714
3.1S-13.1 7/2/2012333-182500
3.2S-1/A3.2 10/9/2012333-182500
3.38-K3.1 2/3/2021001-35714
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31.2X
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Exhibit
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Exhibit DescriptionFormExhibitFiling DateSEC File No.Filed
Herewith
Furnished
Herewith
3.1S-13.1 7/2/2012333-182500
3.2S-1/A3.2 10/9/2012333-182500
3.38-K3.1 2/3/2021001-35714
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†    The exhibits and schedules have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K and will be provided to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
MPLX LP
By:MPLX GP LLC
Its general partner
Date: November 2, 20211, 2022By:/s/ Kelly D. Wright
Kelly D. Wright
Vice President and Controller of MPLX GP LLC (the general partner of MPLX LP)

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