Pembina Pipeline Corporation Reports Record Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2024 and Provides Business Update
Pembina Pipeline (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA) reported record financial results for Q4 and full-year 2024. The company achieved record full-year earnings of $1,874 million, with record adjusted EBITDA of $4,408 million and adjusted cash flow from operating activities of $3,265 million ($5.70 per share).
Q4 highlights include earnings of $572 million, record quarterly adjusted EBITDA of $1,254 million, and record quarterly adjusted cash flow from operating activities of $922 million ($1.59 per share). Notable developments include PGI's asset acquisitions worth up to $700 million, successful completion of the NEBC MPS Expansion, and additional 25,000 bbl/d capacity contract on the Nipisi Pipeline.
The board declared a Q1 2025 dividend of $0.69 per share, payable March 31, 2025. The company's 2024 performance exceeded guidance, driven by stronger NGL margins, lower expenses, and improved pipeline and facilities operations.
Pembina Pipeline (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA) ha riportato risultati finanziari record per il quarto trimestre e per l'intero anno 2024. L'azienda ha raggiunto un utile netto annuale record di $1.874 milioni, con un EBITDA rettificato record di $4.408 milioni e un flusso di cassa rettificato dalle attività operative di $3.265 milioni ($5,70 per azione).
I punti salienti del quarto trimestre includono un utile di $572 milioni, un EBITDA rettificato trimestrale record di $1.254 milioni e un flusso di cassa rettificato trimestrale dalle attività operative di $922 milioni ($1,59 per azione). Sviluppi notevoli includono acquisizioni di asset da parte di PGI per un valore fino a $700 milioni, il completamento con successo dell'espansione NEBC MPS e un contratto per una capacità aggiuntiva di 25.000 bbl/d sulla Pipeline Nipisi.
Il consiglio ha dichiarato un dividendo per il primo trimestre 2025 di $0,69 per azione, pagabile il 31 marzo 2025. Le performance dell'azienda nel 2024 hanno superato le previsioni, trainate da margini NGL più forti, spese inferiori e un miglioramento delle operazioni delle pipeline e delle strutture.
Pembina Pipeline (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA) reportó resultados financieros récord para el cuarto trimestre y el año completo 2024. La compañía alcanzó ganancias anuales récord de $1,874 millones, con un EBITDA ajustado récord de $4,408 millones y un flujo de caja ajustado de actividades operativas de $3,265 millones ($5.70 por acción).
Los aspectos destacados del cuarto trimestre incluyen ganancias de $572 millones, un EBITDA ajustado trimestral récord de $1,254 millones y un flujo de caja ajustado trimestral de actividades operativas de $922 millones ($1.59 por acción). Desarrollos notables incluyen adquisiciones de activos por parte de PGI por un valor de hasta $700 millones, la finalización exitosa de la expansión NEBC MPS y un contrato adicional de capacidad de 25,000 bbl/d en el oleoducto Nipisi.
La junta declaró un dividendo del primer trimestre de 2025 de $0.69 por acción, pagadero el 31 de marzo de 2025. El desempeño de la compañía en 2024 superó las expectativas, impulsado por márgenes NGL más fuertes, menores gastos y mejoras en las operaciones de oleoductos e instalaciones.
펨비나 파이프라인 (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA)은 2024년 4분기 및 연간 실적이 기록적이라고 보고했습니다. 이 회사는 연간 기록 수익 18억 7400만 달러를 달성했으며, 조정 EBITDA는 44억 800만 달러, 운영 활동으로부터의 조정 현금 흐름은 32억 6500만 달러($5.70 per share)입니다.
4분기 주요 내용으로는 5억 7200만 달러의 수익, 분기별 조정 EBITDA 기록인 12억 5400만 달러, 운영 활동으로부터의 분기별 조정 현금 흐름 9억 2200만 달러($1.59 per share)가 포함됩니다. 주목할 만한 발전 사항으로는 PGI의 자산 인수(최대 7억 달러), NEBC MPS 확장의 성공적인 완료, Nipisi 파이프라인에서의 추가 25,000 bbl/d 용량 계약이 있습니다.
이사회는 2025년 1분기 주당 $0.69의 배당금을 선언했으며, 2025년 3월 31일에 지급됩니다. 2024년 회사의 성과는 더 강한 NGL 마진, 낮은 비용, 개선된 파이프라인 및 시설 운영에 힘입어 가이던스를 초과했습니다.
Pembina Pipeline (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA) a annoncé des résultats financiers records pour le quatrième trimestre et pour l'année complète 2024. L'entreprise a réalisé un bénéfice annuel record de 1 874 millions de dollars, avec un EBITDA ajusté record de 4 408 millions de dollars et un flux de trésorerie ajusté provenant des activités d'exploitation de 3 265 millions de dollars (5,70 $ par action).
Les faits saillants du quatrième trimestre incluent un bénéfice de 572 millions de dollars, un EBITDA ajusté trimestriel record de 1 254 millions de dollars et un flux de trésorerie ajusté trimestriel provenant des activités d'exploitation de 922 millions de dollars (1,59 $ par action). Parmi les développements notables, on trouve les acquisitions d'actifs de PGI d'une valeur allant jusqu'à 700 millions de dollars, l'achèvement réussi de l'expansion NEBC MPS et un contrat supplémentaire de capacité de 25 000 bbl/j sur le pipeline Nipisi.
Le conseil d'administration a déclaré un dividende pour le premier trimestre 2025 de 0,69 $ par action, payable le 31 mars 2025. La performance de l'entreprise en 2024 a dépassé les prévisions, soutenue par des marges NGL plus fortes, des dépenses réduites et une amélioration des opérations de pipelines et d'installations.
Pembina Pipeline (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA) hat für das 4. Quartal und das gesamte Jahr 2024 Rekordergebnisse bekannt gegeben. Das Unternehmen erzielte rekordmäßige Jahresgewinne von 1.874 Millionen USD, mit einem rekordverdächtigen bereinigten EBITDA von 4.408 Millionen USD und einem bereinigten Cashflow aus operativen Tätigkeiten von 3.265 Millionen USD (5,70 USD pro Aktie).
Die Höhepunkte des 4. Quartals umfassen Gewinne von 572 Millionen USD, ein rekordverdächtiges bereinigtes EBITDA von 1.254 Millionen USD für das Quartal und einen rekordverdächtigen bereinigten Cashflow aus operativen Tätigkeiten von 922 Millionen USD (1,59 USD pro Aktie). Bemerkenswerte Entwicklungen umfassen die Vermögensübernahmen von PGI im Wert von bis zu 700 Millionen USD, den erfolgreichen Abschluss der NEBC MPS-Erweiterung und einen zusätzlichen Vertrag über eine Kapazität von 25.000 bbl/d für die Nipisi-Pipeline.
Der Vorstand hat eine Dividende für das 1. Quartal 2025 von 0,69 USD pro Aktie erklärt, zahlbar am 31. März 2025. Die Leistung des Unternehmens im Jahr 2024 übertraf die Prognosen, was auf stärkere NGL-Margen, niedrigere Ausgaben und verbesserte Pipeline- und Anlagenergebnisse zurückzuführen ist.
- Record Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $1,254 million, up 21% year-over-year
- Record full-year adjusted EBITDA of $4,408 million, up 15% year-over-year
- Full-year earnings increased 6% to $1,874 million
- Pipeline volumes increased 5% to 2,790 mboe/d in Q4
- Successfully contracted additional 25,000 bbl/d capacity on Nipisi Pipeline
- Q4 earnings decreased 18% year-over-year to $572 million
- Lower revenue on Cochin Pipeline due to reduced firm tolls
- Lower interruptible demand due to narrower condensate price differential
- Nine-day unplanned outage at Aux Sable in July 2024
All financial figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. This news release refers to certain financial measures and ratios that are not specified, defined or determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), including net revenue; adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("adjusted EBITDA"); adjusted cash flow from operating activities; adjusted cash flow from operating activities per common share; and proportionately consolidated debt-to-adjusted EBITDA. For more information see "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" herein.
Highlights
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Record Results - reported 2024 full year earnings of
, record full year adjusted EBITDA of$1,874 million , and record full year adjusted cash flow from operating activities of$4,408 million ($3,265 million per share). Reported fourth quarter earnings of$5.70 , record quarterly adjusted EBITDA of$572 million , and record quarterly adjusted cash flow from operating activities of$1,254 million ($922 million per share).$1.59 -
Business Updates - developments during and following the fourth quarter included:
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Pembina Gas Infrastructure ("PGI") closed separate transactions with Whitecap Resources Inc. ("Whitecap") and Veren Inc. ("Veren") that included asset acquisitions and funding of up to a total of
($700 million net to Pembina) for new infrastructure development.$420 million -
In November 2024, the northeast
British Columbia ("NEBC") MPS Expansion was placed into service on time and under budget, adding to Pembina's record of strong project execution. -
Pembina continues to successfully contract the Nipisi Pipeline to serve growing volumes from the
Clearwater area and recently contracted an additional 25,000 bbl/d of capacity on a long-term basis. - Pembina continues to advance a process with multiple parties to remarket its contracted Cedar LNG Project capacity and has received non-binding proposals covering well in excess of its contracted capacity.
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Pembina is advancing development work on various capital efficient projects to meet its ethane supply commitments below the low end of the capital range previously communicated, and respond to growing demand for services, including the de-ethanizer expansion at RFS III, the Taylor-to-Gordondale pipeline expansion, and the Fox-to-
Namao pipeline expansion. - Pembina has entered into agreements for a 50 percent interest in the Greenlight Electricity Centre Limited Partnership, which is developing a power generation facility to serve data centre customers.
- Pembina has secured the sole natural gas liquids ("NGL") extraction rights from the Yellowhead Mainline natural gas pipeline and is advancing engineering of an up to 500 MMcf/d straddle facility.
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Pembina Gas Infrastructure ("PGI") closed separate transactions with Whitecap Resources Inc. ("Whitecap") and Veren Inc. ("Veren") that included asset acquisitions and funding of up to a total of
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Common Share Dividend Declared - the board of directors declared a common share cash dividend for the first quarter of 2025 of
per share to be paid, subject to applicable law, on March 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 17, 2025.$0.69
Financial and Operational Overview
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3 Months Ended December 31 |
12 Months Ended December 31 |
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($ millions, except where noted) |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
Revenue(1) |
2,145 |
1,836 |
7,384 |
6,331 |
Net revenue(1)(2) |
1,383 |
1,142 |
4,776 |
3,973 |
Gross profit |
1,024 |
850 |
3,316 |
2,840 |
Adjusted EBITDA(2) |
1,254 |
1,033 |
4,408 |
3,824 |
Earnings |
572 |
698 |
1,874 |
1,776 |
Earnings per common share – basic (dollars) |
0.92 |
1.21 |
3.00 |
3.00 |
Earnings per common share – diluted (dollars) |
0.92 |
1.21 |
3.00 |
2.99 |
Cash flow from operating activities |
902 |
880 |
3,214 |
2,635 |
Cash flow from operating activities per common share – basic (dollars) |
1.55 |
1.60 |
5.61 |
4.79 |
Adjusted cash flow from operating activities(2) |
922 |
747 |
3,265 |
2,646 |
Adjusted cash flow from operating activities per common share – basic (dollars)(2) |
1.59 |
1.36 |
5.70 |
4.81 |
Capital expenditures |
242 |
177 |
955 |
606 |
(1) |
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Comparative 2023 period has been adjusted. See "Accounting Policies & Estimates - Change in Accounting Policies" in Pembina's Management's Discussion and Analysis dated February 27, 2025 for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. |
(2) |
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Refer to "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures". |
Financial and Operational Overview by Division
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3 Months Ended December 31 |
12 Months Ended December 31 |
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2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
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($ millions, except where noted) |
Volumes(1) |
Earnings (Loss) |
Adjusted EBITDA(2) |
Volumes(1) |
Earnings (Loss) |
Adjusted EBITDA(2) |
Volumes(1) |
Earnings (Loss) |
Adjusted EBITDA(2) |
Volumes(1) |
Earnings (Loss) |
Adjusted EBITDA(2) |
Pipelines |
2,790 |
534 |
686 |
2,652 |
677 |
617 |
2,711 |
1,907 |
2,533 |
2,538 |
1,840 |
2,234 |
Facilities |
877 |
177 |
373 |
801 |
143 |
324 |
837 |
666 |
1,347 |
768 |
610 |
1,213 |
Marketing & New Ventures |
349 |
245 |
234 |
299 |
204 |
173 |
327 |
569 |
724 |
271 |
435 |
597 |
Corporate |
— |
(212) |
(39) |
— |
(209) |
(81) |
— |
(1,422) |
(196) |
— |
(696) |
(220) |
Income tax expense/recovery |
— |
(172) |
— |
— |
(117) |
— |
— |
154 |
— |
— |
(413) |
— |
Total |
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572 |
1,254 |
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698 |
1,033 |
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1,874 |
4,408 |
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1,776 |
3,824 |
(1) |
Volumes for the Pipelines and Facilities divisions are revenue volumes, which are physical volumes plus volumes recognized from take-or-pay commitments. Volumes are stated in mboe/d, with natural gas volumes converted to mboe/d from MMcf/d at a 6:1 ratio. Volumes for Marketing & New Ventures are marketed crude and NGL volumes. |
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Refer to "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures". |
For further details on the Company's significant assets, including definitions for capitalized terms used herein that are not otherwise defined, refer to Pembina's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, and Pembina's Management's Discussion and Analysis dated February 27, 2025 for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, filed at www.sedarplus.ca (filed with the
Financial & Operational Highlights
Adjusted EBITDA
Pembina reported record quarterly adjusted EBITDA of
2024 results exceeded Pembina's most recent 2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance range of
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the timing of capital recovery recognition on certain assets within Pipelines and at PGI, resulting in a recognition in the fourth quarter of previously deferred revenue (
);$37 million -
lower general & administrative expense primarily due to lower long-term incentive costs during the fourth quarter (
);$30 million -
stronger results from the marketing business due to a significant improvement in NGL frac spreads (
); and$46 million -
stronger fourth quarter results in the Pipelines and Facilities divisions (
).$20 million
Pipelines reported adjusted EBITDA of
- higher contribution from Alliance due to increased ownership following the Alliance/Aux Sable Acquisition and higher demand on seasonal contracts;
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higher revenue related to the timing of capital recovery recognition on certain Pipeline assets (
);$23 million - higher volumes on the Nipisi Pipeline;
- net revenues on the Peace Pipeline system were consistent as higher contracted volumes and contractual inflation adjustments on tolls were largely offset by earlier recognition of take-or-pay deferred revenue during the first half of 2024; and
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lower net revenue on the Cochin Pipeline, largely due to lower firm tolls and lower interruptible demand resulting from a narrower condensate price differential between western
Canada and theU.S. Gulf Coast.
Pipelines reported adjusted EBITDA of
- higher contribution from Alliance due to increased ownership following the Alliance/Aux Sable Acquisition and higher demand on seasonal contracts;
- no impacts in 2024 from the Northern Pipeline system outage and the wildfires, which affected 2023;
- higher revenue and volumes, primarily on the Peace Pipeline system and on the Nipisi Pipeline;
- contractual inflation adjustments on tolls;
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higher net revenue related to the timing of capital recovery recognition on certain Pipelines assets (
); and$23 million - lower net revenue and volumes on the Cochin Pipeline.
Facilities reported adjusted EBITDA of
- the inclusion within Facilities of adjusted EBITDA from Aux Sable following the Alliance/Aux Sable Acquisition; and
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higher contribution from PGI assets, due to higher revenue associated with the oil batteries acquired in the fourth quarter of 2024, higher volumes at certain PGI assets, and the timing of capital recovery recognition (
).$14 million
Facilities reported adjusted EBITDA of
- the inclusion within Facilities of adjusted EBITDA from Aux Sable following the Alliance/Aux Sable Acquisition;
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higher contribution from PGI assets, due to higher revenue associated with the oil batteries acquired in the fourth quarter of 2024, higher volumes at certain PGI assets, and the timing of capital recovery recognition (
);$14 million - no impacts in 2024 from the Northern Pipeline system outage and the wildfires, which affected volumes in 2023; and
- a gain on the recognition of a finance lease, which affected 2023 only.
Marketing & New Ventures reported adjusted EBITDA of
- higher net revenue from contracts with customers due to increased ownership interest in Aux Sable;
- higher NGL margins; and
- lower realized gains on commodity-related derivatives.
Marketing & New Ventures reported adjusted EBITDA of
- higher net revenue from contracts with customers due to increased ownership interest in Aux Sable following the Alliance/Aux Sable Acquisition;
- higher NGL margins;
- lower realized gains on commodity-related derivatives; and
- the nine-day unplanned outage at Aux Sable in July 2024.
Corporate reported adjusted EBITDA of negative
Corporate reported adjusted EBITDA of negative
Earnings
Pembina reported fourth quarter earnings of
Pipelines had earnings in the fourth quarter of
Facilities had earnings in the fourth quarter of
Marketing & New Ventures had earnings in the fourth quarter of
Marketing & New Ventures had earnings for the full year of
In addition to the changes in earnings for each division discussed above, the change in both the fourth quarter and full year earnings compared to the prior period was due to higher interest expense and higher income tax expense. The change in full year earnings was further affected by the loss on Alliance/Aux Sable Acquisition, higher acquisition fees and integration costs, and an income tax recovery in 2024 compared to an expense in 2023.
Cash Flow From Operating Activities
Cash flow from operating activities of
The increase in the fourth quarter was primarily driven by higher operating results, partially offset by the change in non-cash working capital, and lower distributions from equity accounted investees and higher net interest paid, both largely as a result of the Alliance/Aux Sable Acquisition.
The increase in the full year was primarily driven by higher operating results, the change in non-cash working capital, and an increase in payments collected through contract liabilities, partially offset by lower distributions from equity accounted investees, higher net interest paid, higher taxes paid, and higher share-based payments.
On a per share (basic) basis, cash flow from operating activities was
Adjusted Cash Flow From Operating Activities
Adjusted cash flow from operating activities of
The increase in the fourth quarter was primarily driven by the same items impacting cash flow from operating activities, discussed above, excluding the change in non-cash working capital, combined with lower accrued share-based payment expense, partially offset by higher income tax expense.
The increase in the full year was primarily driven by the same items impacting cash flow from operating activities, discussed above, excluding the change in non-cash working capital, taxes paid, and share-based payments, combined with lower current income tax expense, partially offset by higher accrued share-based payment expense, distributions to non-controlling interest, and higher preferred dividends paid.
On a per share (basic) basis, adjusted cash flow from operating activities was
Volumes
Total Pipelines and Facilities volumes of 3,667 mboe/d for the fourth quarter and 3,548 mboe/d for the full year represent an increase of six percent and seven percent, respectively, over the same periods in the prior year.
Pipelines volumes of 2,790 mboe/d in the fourth quarter represent a five percent increase compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily reflecting the Alliance/Aux Sable Acquisition, the reactivation of the Nipisi Pipeline, lower volumes on the Peace Pipeline system due to earlier recognition of take-or-pay deferred revenue in the first half of 2024, which more than offset the increase from higher contracted volumes, and lower volumes on the Cochin Pipeline largely due to lower interruptible demand.
Pipelines volumes of 2,711 mboe/d for the full year represent a seven percent increase compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily reflecting the Alliance/Aux Sable Acquisition, the reactivation of the Nipisi Pipeline, no impact of the Northern Pipeline system outage and the wildfires, which impacted 2023 only, higher volumes on the Peace Pipeline system due to higher contracted volumes, and lower volumes on the Cochin Pipeline.
Facilities volumes of 877 mboe/d in the fourth quarter represent a nine percent increase compared to the same period in the prior year, reflecting volumes now being recognized at Aux Sable following the Alliance/Aux Sable Acquisition.
Facilities volumes of 837 mboe/d for the full year represent a nine percent increase compared to the same period in the prior year, reflecting volumes now being recognized at Aux Sable following the Alliance/Aux Sable Acquisition, no impact of the Northern Pipeline system outage, which impacted 2023 only, higher interruptible and contracted volumes on certain PGI assets, partially offset by lower volumes due to a planned outage and a rail strike at the Redwater Complex.
Marketed NGL volumes of 252 mboe/d in the fourth quarter and 228 mboe/d for the full year represents a 16 percent and 23 percent increase, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year, reflecting higher propane, ethane, and butane sales largely due to the increase in Pembina's ownership interest in Aux Sable. The increase in the full year was also impacted by lower supply volumes from the Redwater Complex in 2023 due to the Northern Pipeline system outage.
Marketed crude oil volumes of 96 mboe/d in the fourth quarter and 99 mboe/d for the full year represents a 17 percent and 15 percent increase, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year, reflecting increased blending opportunities due to favourable price differentials.
Executive Overview
Successful Strategy Execution
2024 was marked by several accomplishments that highlight the successful execution of Pembina's strategy and our focus on strengthening the existing franchise, increasing our exposure to lighter hydrocarbons and resilient end-use markets, and accessing global market pricing for Canadian energy products. Highlights included:
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Growing our presence in resilient northeast
U.S. natural gas and NGL markets by fully consolidating ownership of Alliance and Aux Sable. - Furthering global market access for Canadian natural gas producers by reaching a positive FID on the Cedar LNG Project.
- Adding capital efficient, timely, and certain capacity to accommodate growing Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin ("WCSB") production through completion of the Phase VIII Peace Pipeline Expansion.
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Supporting growth-focused
Montney andDuvernay area customers with tailored solutions through two PGI transactions. - Capitalizing on new long-term, stable demand for ethane from Alberta’s growing petrochemical industry by entering a 50,000 barrel per day ethane supply agreement with Dow Chemical Canada ("Dow").
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Commercial successes across the business, including executing incremental contracts or renewing contracts for:
- approximately 170 mboe/d of pipeline transportation, primarily on Alliance Pipeline, Peace Pipeline, and Nipisi Pipeline;
- over six million barrels of storage at the Edmonton Terminals;
- approximately 200 MMcf/d of gas processing, primarily at Musreau, Patterson Creek, and K3; and
- additional fractionation services across the Redwater Complex.
Preliminary 2024 data suggests annual production growth in
The Pembina Advantage
Our portfolio of high-quality assets, combined with the breadth of our capabilities, provides an unmatched service offering for our customers. We provide fully integrated, end-to-end solutions across all products – natural gas, NGL (ethane, propane and butane), condensate, and crude oil. Through our unique combination of strategically-placed assets and strong customer and community relationships we have built strong competitive advantages, allowing us to capitalize on opportunities and serve our customers better. Successfully meeting the needs of our customers will underpin Pembina’s future success and in turn our ability to deliver industry-leading returns to our investors, remain an employer-of-choice to a highly engaged workforce, and have a positive net impact within our communities.
Looking Ahead: Our Vision for 2025 and Beyond
Pembina operates at the heart of the WCSB, one of North America’s most significant hydrocarbon-producing regions. Significant and multi-year volume growth in WCSB production is expected through the balance of the decade due to a variety of catalysts driving transformational change across the Canadian energy industry. First among them is the development of LNG export facilities, including our own Cedar LNG Project. Currently approved and future LNG projects will connect the basin’s vast natural gas reserves to high-demand global markets, particularly in
Our integrated value chain provides a full suite of midstream and transportation services across all of these commodities, and therefore we believe Pembina is best positioned to benefit from the growth we are seeing and expect to continue to see in the WCSB.
Throughout 2025 we are focused on:
- Continuing our relentless efforts on safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations;
- Enhancing utilization of existing assets and continuing to renew, and sign incremental new, contracts; most notably we are seeing momentum and demand for services across the Peace Pipeline system, Nipisi Pipeline, the Redwater Complex, and PGI assets;
- Executing in flight projects safely and on time and on budget, including Cedar LNG, RFS IV, the Wapiti Expansion, and the K3 Cogeneration Facility; and
- Advancing capital efficient expansions that include infrastructure to support the Dow Supply Agreement, and expansions to support volume growth in NEBC.
We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and look forward to sharing our progress over the coming year.
Business Updates
Greenlight Electricity Centre
Pembina has entered into agreements for a 50 percent interest in the Greenlight Electricity Centre Limited Partnership ("Greenlight LP"), which is developing a gas-fired combined cycle power generation facility to be located in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland and constructed in multiple 450 MW phases, up to 1,800 MW (the "Greenlight Electricity Centre"). This project would be constructed on land owned by Pembina, adjacent to its Redwater Complex. Greenlight LP will be owned equally by Pembina and Kineticor Holdings LP#3, a subsidiary of OPTrust.
The Greenlight Electricity Centre has been, and will continue to be, developed on behalf of Greenlight LP by Kineticor Asset Management LP ("Kineticor"). Kineticor successfully developed the Cascade power facility near
With generation interconnection applications currently in stage 3 of the AESO process, Greenlight LP could be in a position to place a facility into service as early as 2029.
In addition, Pembina is well positioned to leverage its existing and future value chain to further support this project. The proximity of Alliance Pipeline offers a potential accretive expansion opportunity to provide natural gas supply to the Greenlight Electricity Centre, and the potential future development of the Alberta Carbon Grid may provide a future emissions reduction solution.
Yellowhead Mainline Extraction Opportunity
Pembina has secured the sole extraction rights from the Yellowhead Mainline, a one billion cubic feet per day natural gas delivery pipeline that is under construction by ATCO.
Pembina is currently advancing engineering of an up to 500 MMcf/d straddle facility at which up to 25,000 bpd of NGL mix would be extracted from the natural gas stream and transported to the
Pembina has significant experience building and operating liquids extraction facilities and currently operates assets with approximately 1.8 bcf/d (1.5 bcf/d net to Pembina) of extraction capacity through its Empress and Younger facilities.
Alliance Pipeline
Alliance continues to work collaboratively with its stakeholders through the Canada Energy Regulator ("CER") review process and remains focused on delivering the highest standards of service that customers have come to expect. Alliance will work expeditiously throughout 2025 with shippers towards a negotiated solution, in accordance with all CER direction. The CER has ordered that the current tolls shall be deemed interim tolls until resolution of the matter.
2025 Guidance
In December 2024, Pembina announced a 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance range of
Despite proposed tariffs on
The 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance range reflects quarterly seasonality in Pembina's business including:
- higher contribution from Alliance in the first and fourth quarters due to the ability to transport higher volumes during colder periods;
- higher integrity and geotechnical costs on the conventional pipeline assets in the third and fourth quarters; and
- stronger first and fourth quarter results in the NGL marketing business.
Pembina continues to execute its strategy within a fully funded model and consistent with its financial guardrails. At December 31, 2024, the ratio of proportionately consolidated debt-to-adjusted EBITDA on a trailing twelve-month basis was 3.5 times, at the low end of the Company's targeted range, and reflecting only three quarters of contribution from the Alliance/Aux Sable Acquisition. Within the 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance range, Pembina expects to generate positive free cash flow, with all 2025 capital investment program scenarios being fully funded by cash flow from operating activities, net of dividends. Further, the Company is forecasting a year-end 2025 proportionately consolidated debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.3 to 3.6 times.
Projects and New Developments
Pipelines
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In November 2024, the NEBC MPS Expansion was placed into service on time and under the
budget, adding to Pembina's record of strong project execution. This expansion includes a new mid-point pump station, terminal upgrades, and additional storage, which support approximately 40,000 bpd of incremental capacity on the NEBC Pipeline system. This expansion will fulfill customer demand in light of growing production volumes from NEBC and previously announced long-term midstream service agreements with three premier NEBC Montney producers.$90 million
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Pembina continues to successfully contract the Nipisi Pipeline to serve growing volumes from the
Clearwater area. Pembina recently contracted an additional 25,000 bbl/d of capacity on a long-term basis commencing in the first half of 2026 and expects the pipeline to be highly utilized in 2026. With the expectation of continued growth from theClearwater play, Pembina is currently evaluating opportunities to increase egress capacity, including the optimization or expansion of the Nipisi Pipeline and the re-purposing of existing underutilized assets.
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Pembina is developing additional expansions to support growing WCSB production and demand for services on its conventional pipelines.
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On April 23, 2024, Pembina filed its project application for the Taylor-to-Gordondale Project (an expansion of the
Pouce Coupe system) with the Canada Energy Regulator ("CER") and has entered the assessment phase of the CER's regulatory process with the hearing scheduled to commence in June 2025.
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Pembina is evaluating an expansion of the Peace Pipeline system to add up to approximately 200,000 bpd of capacity to its market delivery pipelines from
Fox Creek -to-Namao (the "Fox Creek -to-Namao Peace Pipeline Expansion"). The current total capacity of the Peace Pipeline and Northern Pipeline systems is approximately 1.1 million bpd and Pembina has the ability to through the relatively low-cost addition of pump stations on these mainlines to bring the total capacity of these systems to 1.3 million bpd.
- Pembina continues to advance further expansions to support volume growth in NEBC, including new pipelines and terminal upgrades.
-
On April 23, 2024, Pembina filed its project application for the Taylor-to-Gordondale Project (an expansion of the
Facilities
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Pembina is constructing a new 55,000 bpd propane-plus fractionator ("RFS IV") at its existing Redwater Complex. RFS IV will leverage the design, engineering and operating best practices of the existing facilities at the Redwater Complex. Fabrication and construction activities continued in the fourth quarter of 2024, while piling and foundation work was completed for the associated rail yard scope. RFS IV is expected to be in-service in the first half of 2026 and is trending on time and on budget.
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PGI is developing an expansion (the "Wapiti Expansion") that will increase natural gas processing capacity at the Wapiti Plant by 115 mmcf/d (gross to PGI). During the fourth quarter of 2024, engineering and equipment fabrication progressed and early works construction commenced. The Wapiti Expansion is expected to be in-service in the first half of 2026 and is trending on time and on budget.
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PGI is developing a 28 MW cogeneration facility at its K3 Plant (the "K3 Cogeneration Facility"), which is expected to reduce overall operating costs by providing power and heat to the gas processing facility, while reducing customers’ exposure to power prices. Early works construction activities have commenced. The K3 Cogeneration Facility is expected to be in-service in the first half of 2026 and is trending on time and on budget.
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Pembina continues to evaluate the various options available to meet its ethane supply commitment under the agreement with Dow. Pembina is seeking to fulfill its commitment in the most capital efficient manner possible and is evaluating a portfolio of opportunities, including the addition of a de-ethanizer tower at RFS III within the Redwater Complex. By leveraging its existing assets and capabilities, Pembina now expects the total capital investment required to be less than
, below the low end of the range previously communicated, resulting in improved capital efficiency as there is no change to the forecasted adjusted EBITDA contribution associated with the Dow Supply Agreement.$300 million
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Effective October 9, 2024, PGI closed its acquisition from Veren of four batteries in the Gold Creek and Karr areas. Veren has entered into a 15 year take-or-pay agreement for capacity at the acquired batteries, which also includes an area-of-dedication to PGI for gathering and processing services for all volumes Veren produces out of the Gold Creek and Karr areas. Liquids from the batteries and the Patterson Creek Gas Plant will continue to be transported on Pembina’s Peace Pipeline system and the NGL will be processed at Pembina’s Redwater Facility under previously established agreements. As part of this transaction, PGI also committed to fund capital up to
($300 million net to Pembina) for future battery and gathering infrastructure in the Gold Creek and Karr areas, which is expected to be in service in the first half of 2026.$180 million
Separately, during the fourth quarter of 2024, PGI executed a long term, take-or-pay agreement with Veren to provide approximately 95 MMcf/d of gas processing service in support of theirDuvernay development at PGI'sDuvernay and KA Plants. This further solidifies PGI’s contracted volumes in the Kaybob area.
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Effective December 31, 2024, PGI closed its acquisition of a 50 percent working interest in Whitecap’s 15-07 Kaybob Complex (the "Kaybob Complex"). Whitecap entered into a long-term take-or-pay agreement for PGI’s capacity in the Kaybob Complex and committed to an area of dedication to PGI for all volumes Whitecap produces out of the area. Whitecap has also entered into additional long-term take-or-pay contracts with PGI at the Musreau gas plant within the Cutbank Complex ("Musreau") and the K3 gas plant. PGI anticipates funding up to
($400 million net to Pembina) for future infrastructure development for Whitecap’s Lator area development, including a new battery and gathering laterals (the "Lator Infrastructure"), which is expected to be in service in late 2026 / early 2027. All NGL produced through the Kaybob Complex and Lator Infrastructure developments will flow through Pembina’s downstream infrastructure and are covered under a combination of new and extended long-term transportation, fractionation, and marketing services agreements, as well as an area-of-dedication for future growth.$240 million
Marketing & New Ventures
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Pembina and its partner, the Haisla Nation, are constructing the Cedar LNG Project, a 3.3 million tonnes per annum ("mtpa") floating LNG facility in
Kitimat, British Columbia . Site clearing and civil works on the marine terminal site commenced in the third quarter of 2024 and construction of the floating LNG facility is expected to begin in mid-2025. The anticipated in-service date of the Cedar LNG Project is in late 2028.
Pembina has entered into an agreement with Cedar LNG for 1.5 mtpa of capacity and previously acknowledged its intent to remarket that capacity to third parties. In late 2024, Pembina initiated remarketing discussions with a broad range of potential customers, including both LNG portfolio players and Canadian producers. Pembina has received non-binding proposals covering well in excess of its contracted capacity and is in the process of shortlisting preferred counterparties to transition to definitive agreements. The market response received thus far has been very positive and reflects the de-risking of the project and the capacity.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Conference Call & Webcast
Pembina will host a conference call on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. MT (10:00 a.m. ET) for interested investors, analysts, brokers and media representatives to discuss results for the fourth quarter of 2024. The conference call dial-in numbers for
A live webcast of the conference call can be accessed on Pembina's website at www.pembina.com under Investor Centre/Presentations & Events, or by entering:
https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/641370033 in your web browser. Shortly after the call, an audio archive will be posted on the website for a minimum of 90 days.
Quarterly Common Share Dividend
Pembina's board of directors has declared a common share cash dividend for the first quarter of 2025 of
For shareholders receiving their common share dividends in
Quarterly dividend payments are expected to be made on the last business day of March, June, September and December to shareholders of record on the 15th day of the corresponding month, if, as and when declared by the board of directors. Should the record date fall on a weekend or on a statutory holiday, the record date will be the next succeeding business day following the weekend or statutory holiday.
About Pembina
Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a leading energy transportation and midstream service provider that has served
Purpose of Pembina: We deliver extraordinary energy solutions so the world can thrive.
Pembina is structured into three Divisions: Pipelines Division, Facilities Division and Marketing & New Ventures Division.
Pembina's common shares trade on the
Forward-Looking Statements and Information
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), including forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of applicable securities legislation, that are based on Pembina's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "continue", "anticipate", "schedule", "will", "expects", "estimate", "potential", "planned", "future", "outlook", "strategy", "project", "plan", "commit", "maintain", "focus", "ongoing", "believe" and similar expressions suggesting future events or future performance.
In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements, including certain financial outlooks, pertaining to, without limitation, the following: Pembina's 2025 guidance, including anticipated 2025 adjusted EBITDA and year-end 2025 proportionately consolidated debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio, as well as the factors impacting such future results; expected cash flow from operating activities in 2025 and the uses thereof; future pipeline, processing, fractionation and storage facility and system operations and throughput levels; treatment under existing and potential governmental policies and regulations, including expectations regarding their impact on Pembina; Pembina's strategy and the development of new business initiatives and growth opportunities, including the anticipated benefits therefrom and the expected timing thereof; expectations about current and future market conditions, industry activities and development opportunities, as well as the anticipated benefits thereof, including general market conditions outlooks and industry developments; expectations about future demand for Pembina's infrastructure and services, including expectations in respect of customer contracts, future volume growth in the WCSB and the drivers thereof, increased utilization and future tolls and volumes; expectations relating to the development of Pembina's new projects and developments, including the Cedar LNG Project, RFS IV, the Wapiti Expansion, the K3 Cogeneration Facility, the Greenlight Electricity Centre and the Yellowhead Mainline Extraction project, including the outcomes, timing and anticipated benefits thereof; statements regarding commercial discussions regarding the assignment of Pembina's contracted capacity for the Cedar LNG Project, including the timing and results thereof; expectations in respect of PGI's infrastructure development commitments, including the amounts and timing thereof; statements regarding optimization and expansion opportunities being evaluated or pursued by Pembina, including future actions taken by Pembina in connection with such opportunities and the outcomes thereof; Pembina's future common share dividends, including the timing, amount and expected tax treatment thereof; planning, construction, locations, capital expenditure and funding estimates, schedules, regulatory and environmental applications and anticipated approvals, expected capacity, incremental volumes, contractual arrangements, completion and in-service dates, sources of product, activities, benefits and operations with respect to new construction of, or expansions on existing pipelines, systems, gas services facilities, processing and fractionation facilities, terminalling, storage and hub facilities and other facilities or energy infrastructure, as well as the impact of Pembina's new projects on its future financial performance; and expectations regarding existing and future commercial agreements, including the expected timing and benefit thereof.
The forward-looking statements are based on certain factors and assumptions that Pembina has made in respect thereof as at the date of this news release regarding, among other things: oil and gas industry exploration and development activity levels and the geographic region of such activity; the success of Pembina's operations; prevailing commodity prices, interest rates, carbon prices, tax rates, exchange rates and inflation rates; the ability of Pembina to maintain current credit ratings; the availability and cost of capital to fund future capital requirements relating to existing assets, projects and the repayment or refinancing of existing debt as it becomes due; future operating costs; geotechnical and integrity costs; that any third-party projects relating to Pembina's growth projects will be sanctioned and completed as expected; assumptions with respect to our intention to complete share repurchases, including the funding thereof, existing and future market conditions, including with respect to Pembina's common share trading price, and compliance with respect to applicable securities laws and regulations and stock exchange policies; that any required commercial agreements can be reached in the manner and on the terms expected by Pembina; that all required regulatory and environmental approvals can be obtained on acceptable terms and in a timely manner; that counterparties will comply with contracts in a timely manner; that there are no unforeseen events preventing the performance of contracts or the completion of the relevant projects; prevailing regulatory, tax and environmental laws and regulations; maintenance of operating margins; the amount of future liabilities relating to lawsuits and environmental incidents; and the availability of coverage under Pembina's insurance policies (including in respect of Pembina's business interruption insurance policy).
Although Pembina believes the expectations and material factors and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date hereof, there can be no assurance that these expectations, factors and assumptions will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: the regulatory environment and decisions, including the outcome of regulatory hearings, and Indigenous and landowner consultation requirements; the impact of competitive entities and pricing; reliance on third parties to successfully operate and maintain certain assets; reliance on key relationships, joint venture partners and agreements; labour and material shortages; the strength and operations of the oil and natural gas production industry and related commodity prices; non-performance or default by contractual counterparties ; actions by governmental or regulatory authorities, including changes in laws and treatment (including uncertainty with respect to the interpretation of the recently enacted Bill C-59 and related amendments to the Competition Act (
This list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive. Readers are cautioned that events or circumstances could cause results to differ materially from those predicted, forecasted or projected by forward-looking statements contained herein. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release. Pembina does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information contained herein, except as required by applicable laws. Management approved the 2025 guidance contained herein on December 12, 2024. The purpose of the 2025 guidance is to assist readers in understanding Pembina's expected and targeted financial results, and this information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures
Throughout this news release, Pembina has disclosed certain financial measures and ratios that are not specified, defined or determined in accordance with GAAP and which are not disclosed in Pembina's financial statements. Non-GAAP financial measures either exclude an amount that is included in, or include an amount that is excluded from, the composition of the most directly comparable financial measure specified, defined and determined in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP ratios are financial measures that are in the form of a ratio, fraction, percentage or similar representation that has a non-GAAP financial measure as one or more of its components. These non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios, together with financial measures and ratios specified, defined and determined in accordance with GAAP, are used by management to evaluate the performance and cash flows of Pembina and its businesses and to provide additional useful information respecting Pembina's financial performance and cash flows to investors and analysts.
In this news release, Pembina has disclosed the following non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios: net revenue, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA from equity accounted investees, adjusted cash flow from operating activities, adjusted cash flow from operating activities per common share, and proportionately consolidated debt-to-adjusted EBITDA. The non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios disclosed in this news release do not have any standardized meaning under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and may not be comparable to similar financial measures or ratios disclosed by other issuers. Such financial measures and ratios should not, therefore, be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, measures and ratios of Pembina's financial performance, or cash flows specified, defined or determined in accordance with IFRS, including revenue, earnings, cash flow from operating activities and cash flow from operating activities per share.
Except as otherwise described herein, these non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios are calculated on a consistent basis from period to period. Specific reconciling items may only be relevant in certain periods.
Below is a description of each non-GAAP financial measure and non-GAAP ratio disclosed in this news release, together with, as applicable, disclosure of the most directly comparable financial measure that is determined in accordance with GAAP to which each non-GAAP financial measure relates and a quantitative reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to such directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Additional information relating to such non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios, including disclosure of the composition of each non-GAAP financial measure and non-GAAP ratio, an explanation of how each non-GAAP financial measure and non-GAAP ratio provides useful information to investors and the additional purposes, if any, for which management uses each non-GAAP financial measure and non-GAAP ratio; an explanation of the reason for any change in the label or composition of each non-GAAP financial measure and non-GAAP ratio from what was previously disclosed; and a description of any significant difference between forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures and the equivalent historical non-GAAP financial measures, is contained in the "Non-GAAP & Other Financial Measures" section of the management's discussion and analysis of Pembina dated February 27, 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the "MD&A"), which information is incorporated by reference in this news release. The MD&A is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, EDGAR at www.sec.gov and Pembina's website at www.pembina.com.
Net Revenue
Net revenue is a non-GAAP financial measure which is defined as total revenue less cost of goods. The most directly comparable financial measure to net revenue that is determined in accordance with GAAP and disclosed in Pembina's financial statements is revenue.
3 Months Ended December 31 |
Pipelines |
Facilities |
Marketing &
|
Corporate & Inter-segment Eliminations |
Total(1) |
|||||
($ millions) |
||||||||||
|
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
Revenue |
948 |
737 |
320 |
248 |
1,133 |
1,030 |
(256) |
(179) |
2,145 |
1,836 |
Cost of goods sold |
5 |
11 |
— |
— |
919 |
821 |
(162) |
(138) |
762 |
694 |
Net revenue |
943 |
726 |
320 |
248 |
214 |
209 |
(94) |
(41) |
1,383 |
1,142 |
12 Months Ended December 31 |
Pipelines |
Facilities |
Marketing &
|
Corporate & Inter-segment Eliminations |
Total(1) |
|||||
($ millions) |
||||||||||
|
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
Revenue |
3,386 |
2,707 |
1,127 |
909 |
3,796 |
3,293 |
(925) |
(578) |
7,384 |
6,331 |
Cost of goods sold |
40 |
17 |
— |
— |
3,198 |
2,736 |
(630) |
(395) |
2,608 |
2,358 |
Net revenue |
3,346 |
2,690 |
1,127 |
909 |
598 |
557 |
(295) |
(183) |
4,776 |
3,973 |
(1) |
Comparative 2023 period has been adjusted. See "Accounting Policies & Estimates - Change in Accounting Policies" in Pembina's Management's Discussion and Analysis dated February 27, 2025 for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. |
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and is calculated as earnings before net finance costs, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (included in operations and general and administrative expense), and unrealized gains or losses from derivative instruments. The exclusion of unrealized gains or losses from derivative instruments eliminates the non-cash impact of such gains or losses.
Adjusted EBITDA also includes adjustments to earnings for non-controlling interest, losses (gains) on disposal of assets, transaction costs incurred in respect of acquisitions, dispositions and restructuring, impairment charges or reversals in respect of goodwill, intangible assets, investments in equity accounted investees and property, plant and equipment, certain non-cash provisions and other amounts not reflective of ongoing operations. These additional adjustments are made to exclude various non-cash and other items that are not reflective of ongoing operations.
Following completion of the Alliance/Aux Sable Acquisition, Pembina revised the definition of adjusted EBITDA to deduct earnings for the 14.6 percent non-controlling interest in the Aux Sable
3 Months Ended December 31 |
Pipelines |
Facilities |
Marketing & New Ventures |
Corporate & Inter-segment Eliminations |
Total |
|||||
($ millions, except per share amounts) |
||||||||||
|
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
Earnings (loss) |
534 |
677 |
177 |
143 |
245 |
204 |
(212) |
(209) |
572 |
698 |
Income tax expense |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
172 |
117 |
Adjustments to share of profit from equity accounted investees and other |
— |
45 |
136 |
135 |
(74) |
6 |
— |
— |
62 |
186 |
Net finance costs (income) |
5 |
6 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
(4) |
151 |
111 |
163 |
116 |
Depreciation and amortization |
148 |
109 |
55 |
46 |
17 |
12 |
15 |
11 |
235 |
178 |
Unrealized loss (gain) from derivative instruments |
— |
— |
— |
— |
41 |
(46) |
— |
— |
41 |
(46) |
Impairment reversal |
— |
(231) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(231) |
Transaction and integration costs in respect of acquisitions |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
7 |
2 |
7 |
2 |
Gain on disposal of assets, other non-cash provisions, and other |
(1) |
11 |
3 |
(3) |
— |
1 |
— |
4 |
2 |
13 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
686 |
617 |
373 |
324 |
234 |
173 |
(39) |
(81) |
1,254 |
1,033 |
Adjusted EBITDA per common share – basic (dollars) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.16 |
1.87 |
12 Months Ended December 31 |
Pipelines |
Facilities |
Marketing & New Ventures |
Corporate & Inter-segment Eliminations |
Total |
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($ millions, except per share amounts) |
||||||||||
|
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
Earnings (loss) |
1,907 |
1,840 |
666 |
610 |
569 |
435 |
(1,422) |
(696) |
1,874 |
1,776 |
Income tax (recovery) expense |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(154) |
413 |
Adjustments to share of profit (loss) from equity accounted investees and other |
46 |
172 |
486 |
438 |
(16) |
84 |
— |
— |
516 |
694 |
Net finance costs |
24 |
28 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
4 |
518 |
425 |
561 |
466 |
Depreciation and amortization |
560 |
414 |
183 |
159 |
64 |
46 |
55 |
44 |
862 |
663 |
Unrealized loss from derivative instruments |
— |
— |
— |
— |
170 |
32 |
— |
— |
170 |
32 |
Non-controlling interest(1) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(12) |
— |
— |
— |
(12) |
— |
Loss on Alliance/Aux Sable Acquisition |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
616 |
— |
616 |
— |
Impairment reversal |
— |
(231) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(231) |
Transaction and integration costs in respect of acquisition |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
25 |
2 |
25 |
2 |
Derecognition of insurance contract provision |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(34) |
— |
— |
— |
(34) |
— |
Gain on disposal of assets, other non-cash provisions, and other |
(4) |
11 |
2 |
(3) |
(26) |
(4) |
12 |
5 |
(16) |
9 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
2,533 |
2,234 |
1,347 |
1,213 |
724 |
597 |
(196) |
(220) |
4,408 |
3,824 |
Adjusted EBITDA per common share – basic (dollars) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7.69 |
6.95 |
(1) |
|
Presented net of adjusting items. |
Adjusted EBITDA from Equity Accounted Investees
In accordance with IFRS, Pembina's jointly controlled investments are accounted for using equity accounting. Under equity accounting, the assets and liabilities of the investment are presented net in a single line item in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, "Investments in Equity Accounted Investees". Net earnings from investments in equity accounted investees are recognized in a single line item in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings and Comprehensive Income "Share of Profit from Equity Accounted Investees". The adjustments made to earnings, in adjusted EBITDA above, are also made to share of profit from investments in equity accounted investees. Cash contributions and distributions from investments in equity accounted investees represent Pembina's share paid and received in the period to and from the investments in equity accounted investees.
To assist in understanding and evaluating the performance of these investments, Pembina is supplementing the IFRS disclosure with non-GAAP proportionate consolidation of Pembina's interest in the investments in equity accounted investees. Pembina's proportionate interest in equity accounted investees has been included in adjusted EBITDA.
3 Months Ended December 31 |
Pipelines |
Facilities |
Marketing & New Ventures |
Total |
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($ millions) |
||||||||
|
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
Share of profit from equity accounted investees |
— |
31 |
59 |
48 |
74 |
15 |
133 |
94 |
Adjustments to share of profit from equity accounted investees: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net finance costs (income) |
— |
7 |
37 |
84 |
(74) |
— |
(37) |
91 |
Income tax expense (recovery) |
— |
— |
23 |
(13) |
— |
— |
23 |
(13) |
Depreciation and amortization |
— |
38 |
66 |
60 |
— |
6 |
66 |
104 |
Unrealized (gain) loss on commodity-related derivative financial instruments |
— |
— |
(3) |
7 |
— |
— |
(3) |
7 |
Transaction costs incurred in respect of acquisitions and non-cash provisions |
— |
— |
13 |
(3) |
— |
— |
13 |
(3) |
Total adjustments to share of profit from equity accounted investees |
— |
45 |
136 |
135 |
(74) |
6 |
62 |
186 |
Adjusted EBITDA from equity accounted investees |
— |
76 |
195 |
183 |
— |
21 |
195 |
280 |
12 Months Ended December 31 |
Pipelines |
Facilities |
Marketing & New Ventures |
Total |
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($ millions) |
||||||||
|
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
Share of profit (loss) from equity accounted investees |
42 |
109 |
231 |
233 |
55 |
(26) |
328 |
316 |
Adjustments to share of profit (loss) from equity accounted investees: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net finance costs (income) |
7 |
22 |
175 |
160 |
(23) |
1 |
159 |
183 |
Income tax expense |
— |
— |
73 |
41 |
— |
— |
73 |
41 |
Depreciation and amortization |
39 |
150 |
221 |
207 |
7 |
25 |
267 |
382 |
Unrealized loss on commodity-related derivative financial instruments |
— |
— |
2 |
16 |
— |
— |
2 |
16 |
Transaction costs incurred in respect of acquisitions and non-cash provisions |
— |
— |
15 |
14 |
— |
58 |
15 |
72 |
Total adjustments to share of profit from equity accounted investees |
46 |
172 |
486 |
438 |
(16) |
84 |
516 |
694 |
Adjusted EBITDA from equity accounted investees |
88 |
281 |
717 |
671 |
39 |
58 |
844 |
1,010 |
Adjusted Cash Flow from Operating Activities and Adjusted Cash Flow from Operating Activities per Common Share
Adjusted cash flow from operating activities is a non-GAAP financial measure which is defined as cash flow from operating activities adjusting for the change in non-cash operating working capital, adjusting for current tax and share-based compensation payment, and deducting distributions to non-controlling interest and preferred share dividends paid. Adjusted cash flow from operating activities deducts distributions to non-controlling interest and preferred share dividends paid because they are not attributable to common shareholders. The calculation has been modified to include current tax and share-based compensation payment as it allows management to better assess the obligations discussed below.
Following completion of the Alliance/Aux Sable Acquisition, Pembina revised the definition of adjusted cash flow from operating activities to deduct distributions related to non-controlling interest in the Aux Sable
Management believes that adjusted cash flow from operating activities provides comparable information to investors for assessing financial performance during each reporting period. Management utilizes adjusted cash flow from operating activities to set objectives and as a key performance indicator of the Company's ability to meet interest obligations, dividend payments and other commitments.
Adjusted cash flow from operating activities per common share is a non-GAAP ratio which is calculated by dividing adjusted cash flow from operating activities by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
|
3 Months Ended December 31 |
12 Months Ended December 31 |
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($ millions, except per share amounts) |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
Cash flow from operating activities |
902 |
880 |
3,214 |
2,635 |
Cash flow from operating activities per common share – basic (dollars) |
1.55 |
1.60 |
5.61 |
4.79 |
Add (deduct): |
|
|
|
|
Change in non-cash operating working capital |
73 |
(54) |
43 |
210 |
Current tax expense |
(73) |
(54) |
(261) |
(325) |
Taxes paid, net of foreign exchange |
52 |
49 |
404 |
236 |
Accrued share-based payment expense |
(3) |
(44) |
(82) |
(67) |
Share-based compensation payment |
5 |
— |
91 |
77 |
Preferred share dividends paid |
(34) |
(30) |
(132) |
(120) |
Distributions to non-controlling interest |
— |
— |
(12) |
— |
Adjusted cash flow from operating activities |
922 |
747 |
3,265 |
2,646 |
Adjusted cash flow from operating activities per common share – basic (dollars) |
1.59 |
1.36 |
5.70 |
4.81 |
Proportionately Consolidated Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA
Proportionately Consolidated Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP ratio that management believes is useful to investors and other users of Pembina’s financial information in the evaluation of the Company’s debt levels and creditworthiness.
As at December 31 |
|
|
($ millions, except as noted) |
2024 |
2023 |
Loans and borrowings (current) |
1,525 |
650 |
Loans and borrowings (non-current) |
10,535 |
9,253 |
Loans and borrowings of equity accounted investees |
3,333 |
2,805 |
Proportionately consolidated debt |
15,393 |
12,708 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
4,408 |
3,824 |
Proportionately consolidated debt-to-adjusted EBITDA (times) |
3.5 |
3.3 |
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Investor Relations
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e-mail: investor-relations@pembina.com
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Source: Pembina Pipeline Corporation
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