Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $172.5 million versus $158.0 million a year ago, a 9.2% increase; reaffirmed full-year EBITDA guidance of $650–$660 million and projecting fiscal 2027 EBITDA to exceed $700 million for the first time.
Water Solutions Record Volumes and Strong EBITDA
Water Solutions adjusted EBITDA of $154.5 million versus $132.7 million prior-year Q3, a 16.5% increase. Physical produced water processed averaged 3.07 million barrels per day versus 2.60 million bpd prior-year Q3, up 17.1%. Total volumes paid to dispose (including deficiency volumes) were 3.13 million bpd versus 2.91 million bpd, up approximately 7% year-over-year.
All-Time Daily Water Disposal Records
Achieved intraday operational records in the period: an all-time daily record of ~3.3 million bpd in the quarter and 3.5+ million bpd received on January 16, reflecting capacity increases from capital investments (including 27 miles of 24-inch Western Express pipeline expansion).
Capital Allocation and Deleveraging Progress
Redeemed an additional ~15% of original Class D preferred outstanding; repurchased 1.6 million common units in the quarter and ~8.7 million units (~7% of outstanding) since program inception at an average price of $5.70. Leverage reduced to the low 4.0x area and management has eliminated roughly 25% of future common unit dilution through warrant purchases and repurchases.
Successful Project Execution
Delaware Basin growth projects executed ahead of schedule and under budget; new contracted volumes from these projects are online and contributing to results, enabling management to expect a strong start to fiscal 2027.
Strategic Portfolio Streamlining
Liquids platform repositioned (sale of wholesale propane business and 17 NGL terminals, exit of refined products, winding down biodiesel marketing) to focus on Centennial butane blending; management reports the streamlined footprint is performing as expected.
Technology and Long-Term Treatment Initiatives
AI/machine-learning initiative in year two using SCADA and other data to drive operational efficiencies (anticipated measurable contributions this calendar year). Entered an MOU with Natura Resources to evaluate advanced modular nuclear reactor + thermal desalination for large-scale produced water treatment; progressing toward TPDES discharge permit draft and long-term desalination strategy without immediate nuclear CapEx to NGL.
Operating Expense Improvement
Reported operating expenses of $0.18 per barrel this quarter attributable to nonrecurring expense reductions, contributing to improved unit economics.