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

FORM 10‑Q
(Mark One)
R
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011
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 1‑35143

TESORO LOGISTICS LP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
 
27‑4151603
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)
 
 
 
19100 Ridgewood Pkwy, San Antonio, Texas 78259-1828
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
210‑626-6000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes  ¨    No  R

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files).  Yes R  No ¨  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer  £
Accelerated file £
Non-accelerated filer  R  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes  ¨   No  R
The registrant had 14,950,000 common units outstanding at August 5, 2011.
    
 



TESORO LOGISTICS LP

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS



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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

TESORO LOGISTICS LP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
 
 
June 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
 
 
 
Predecessor
 
(Dollars in thousands, except unit amounts)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
9,966

 
$

Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts
 
 
 
Trade
469

 
233

Affiliate
7,660

 
3,738

Other current assets
1,162

 

Total Current Assets
19,257

 
3,971

NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
133,617

 
131,490

OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS
1,883

 
116

Total Assets
$
154,757

 
$
135,577

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
 
 
Trade
$
1,108

 
$
1,619

Affiliate
3,672

 
299

Accrued liabilities
2,410

 
3,238

Total Current Liabilities
7,190

 
5,156

OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
43

 
1,594

DEBT
50,000

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note K)


 


EQUITY
 
 
 
Predecessor division equity

 
128,827

Common unitholders - public (14,950,000 units issued and outstanding)
291,922

 

Common unitholders - Tesoro (304,890 units issued)
(59,188
)
 

Subordinated unitholders - Tesoro (15,254,890 units issued)
(137,109
)
 

General partner - Tesoro (622,649 units issued)
1,899

 

Total Equity
97,524

 
128,827

Total Liabilities and Equity
$
154,757

 
$
135,577


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


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TESORO LOGISTICS LP
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
 
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
 
Predecessor
REVENUES
(Dollars in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)
Affiliate
$
18,878

 
$
3,987

 
$
24,440

 
$
8,942

Third-party
888

 
935

 
1,596

 
1,876

Total Revenues
19,766

 
4,922

 
26,036

 
10,818

COSTS AND EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating and maintenance expenses
8,141

 
8,081

 
16,849

 
16,124

Depreciation and amortization expense
2,020

 
2,129

 
4,037

 
3,979

General and administrative expenses
2,056

 
716

 
3,415

 
1,491

Loss on asset disposals
1

 
427

 
1

 
436

Total Costs and Expenses
12,218

 
11,353

 
24,302

 
22,030

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
7,548

 
(6,431
)
 
1,734

 
(11,212
)
Interest and financing costs, net
(461
)
 

 
(461
)
 

NET INCOME (LOSS)
$
7,087

 
$
(6,431
)
 
$
1,273

 
$
(11,212
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less: Predecessor loss prior to initial public offering on April 26, 2011
(808
)
 
 
 
(6,622
)
 
 
Net income subsequent to initial public offering
7,895

 
 
 
7,895

 
 
Less: General partner's interest in net income subsequent to initial public offering
157

 
 
 
157

 
 
Limited partners' interest in net income subsequent to initial public offering
$
7,738

 
 
 
$
7,738

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per limited partner unit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common
$
0.25

 
 
 
$
0.25

 
 
Subordinated - Tesoro
$
0.25

 
 
 
$
0.25

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Limited partner units outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common units - Public
14,950,000

 
 
 
14,950,000

 
 
Common units - Tesoro
304,890

 
 
 
304,890

 
 
Subordinated units - Tesoro
15,254,890

 
 
 
15,254,890

 
 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


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TESORO LOGISTICS LP
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2011
 
2010
 
 
 
Predecessor
CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
(Dollars in thousands)
Net income (loss)
$
1,273

 
$
(11,212
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization expense
4,037

 
3,979

Amortization of debt issuance costs
111

 

Unit-based compensation expense
123

 

Loss on asset disposals
1

 
436

Changes in current assets:
 
 
 
Receivables - trade
(336
)
 
(107
)
Receivables - affiliate
(5,504
)
 
437

Other current assets
(1,298
)
 

Changes in current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable - trade
(34
)
 
110

Accounts payable - affiliate
3,636

 
20

Accrued liabilities
2,747

 
(372
)
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities
(199
)
 
363

Net cash from (used in) operating activities
4,557

 
(6,346
)
CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(1,375
)
 
(1,518
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(1,375
)
 
(1,518
)
CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of common units, net of underwriters' discount
294,328

 

Distributions to General Partner
(50,000
)
 

Distributions to Common unitholders - Tesoro
(69,927
)
 

Distributions to Subordinated unitholders
(213,353
)
 

Borrowings under revolving credit agreement
50,000

 

Offering costs
(6,196
)
 

Deferred debt issuance costs
(1,852
)
 

Sponsor contribution of division equity to the Predecessor
3,486

 
7,864

Reimbursement for capital expenditures
298

 

Net cash from financing activities
6,784

 
7,864

INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
9,966

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
$
9,966

 
$

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURE:
 
 
 
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest
$
11

 
$

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses at period end
$
589

 
$
118

Transfer of property, plant and equipment from Sponsor, net of accumulated depreciation
$
4,399

 
$

Working capital requirements retained by Sponsor
$
4,389

 
$

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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TESORO LOGISTICS LP
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE A - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

As used in this report, the terms "Tesoro Logistics LP," "we," "us," or "our" may refer to Tesoro Logistics LP, one or more of its consolidated subsidiaries or all of them taken as a whole. The information presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains the unaudited condensed combined financial results of Tesoro Logistics LP Predecessor ("Predecessor"), our predecessor for accounting purposes, for periods presented through April 25, 2011. The condensed consolidated financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 also include the results of operations for Tesoro Logistics LP (“TLLP” or the “Partnership”) for the period beginning April 26, 2011, the date TLLP commenced operations. The balance sheet as of June 30, 2011 presents solely the condensed consolidated financial position of the Partnership.

Organization

TLLP is a Delaware limited partnership formed in December 2010 by Tesoro Corporation ("Tesoro" or our "Sponsor") and its wholly owned subsidiary, Tesoro Logistics GP, LLC, our general partner. On April 26, 2011, we completed our initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 14,950,000 common units (amount includes 1,950,000 common units issued pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option on April 20, 2011), representing limited partner interests.

After completion of the offering, the Partnership includes the assets, liabilities and results of operations of certain crude oil gathering and refined products terminalling, transportation and storage assets, previously operated and owned by Tesoro Alaska Company, Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company (“TRMC”) and Tesoro High Plains Pipeline Company LLC.  Prior to completion of the Offering, the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the aforementioned assets related to our Predecessor.

Basis of Presentation

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been prepared by management without audit according to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and reflect all adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of results for the periods presented. Such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature, unless otherwise disclosed. Certain information and notes normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the SEC's rules and regulations. However, management believes that the disclosures presented herein are adequate to fairly present the information. The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the condensed combined financial statements of our Predecessor and notes thereto included in our prospectus dated April 19, 2011, as filed with the SEC on April 21, 2011.
 
We prepare our condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. We review our estimates on an ongoing basis using currently available information. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates, and actual results could differ from those estimates. The results of operations of the Partnership or our Predecessor for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Revenue Recognition. The Partnership generates revenue by charging fees for gathering, transporting and storing crude oil and for terminalling, transporting and storing refined products. Revenues are recognized as crude oil and refined products are shipped through, delivered by or stored in our pipelines, terminals and storage facility assets and transported by trucking operations, as applicable. All revenues are based on regulated tariff rates or contractual rates. Effective April 26, 2011, we began recording fees for services rendered to affiliates with respect to trucking, terminal, storage and short-haul pipeline transportation services.


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Billings to affiliate customers for obligations under their quarterly minimum revenue commitments (shortfall payments) are recorded as deferred revenue if they have the right to receive future services for these billings. The balance of deferred revenue as of June 30, 2011 represents advanced billings as there were no shortfall payments recorded. The revenue is recognized at the earlier of:
the customer receiving the future services provided by these billings;
the expiration of the period in which the customer is contractually allowed to receive the services (typically 3 months); or
the determination that future services will not be required.

The only historic revenues reflected in the financial statements of our Predecessor are amounts received from third-party use of our pipelines and terminals, and amounts received from Tesoro with respect to transportation regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") and the North Dakota Public Service Commission ("NDPSC") on our High Plains system. Tesoro was not charged fees for services rendered with respect to any trucking, terminal, storage or short-haul pipeline transportation services prior to April 26, 2011, as they were operated as a component of Tesoro's petroleum refining and marketing businesses.

Imbalances. We experience volume gains and losses, which we sometimes refer to as imbalances, within our pipelines, terminals and storage facilities due to pressure and temperature changes, evaporation and variances in meter readings and in other measurement methods. As provided by the tariff rules and regulations on our High Plains system, we are permitted to retain 0.20% of the crude oil shipped on our High Plains system, and Tesoro bears any crude oil volume losses in excess of that amount. Under our master terminalling services agreement, we are permitted to retain 0.25% of the refined products we handle at our Anchorage, Boise, Burley, Stockton and Vancouver terminals for Tesoro, and we bear any refined product volume losses in excess of that amount. The value of any crude oil or refined product imbalance losses resulting from these contractual provisions is determined by reference to the monthly average market reference price for the applicable commodity, less a specified discount. For all of our other terminals, and under our other commercial agreements with Tesoro, we have no obligation to measure volume losses and have no liability for physical losses.

Net Income per Limited Partner Unit. We have identified the general partner interest and the incentive distribution rights ("IDRs") as participating securities and compute income per unit using the two-class method under which any excess of distributions declared over net income shall be allocated to the partners based on their respective sharing of income specified in the partnership agreement. Net income per unit applicable to limited partners (including subordinated unitholders) is computed by dividing limited partners' interest in net income, after deducting the general partner's 2% interest and incentive distributions, by the weighted-average number of outstanding common and subordinated units. As of June 30, 2011 the weighted-average number of units outstanding equals the total number of units outstanding.

Income Taxes. We are a limited partnership and generally are not subject to federal or state income taxes. Accordingly, our taxable income or loss, which may vary substantially from income or loss reported for financial reporting purposes, is generally included in the federal and state income tax returns of our partners. Distributions by a partnership to a partner are generally not taxable to the partnership.

Unit-based Compensation. Our general partner provides unit-based compensation to officers and non-employee directors for the Partnership, which includes service and performance vesting phantom unit awards. The fair value of our service phantom unit awards on the date of grant is equal to the market price of our common units. We estimate the grant date fair value of performance phantom unit awards using a Monte Carlo simulation at the inception of the award. We amortize the fair value over the vesting period, generally three years for officers and one year for non-employee directors, using the straight-line method. The phantom unit awards are settled in TLLP common units. Expenses related to unit-based compensation are included in general and administrative expenses.

New Accounting Standards

Presentation of Comprehensive Income. The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") in June 2011 regarding the presentation of comprehensive income. This ASU eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of shareholders' equity. Instead, the Partnership must report comprehensive income in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income, which contains two sections, net income and other comprehensive income, or in two separate but consecutive statements. The amendments do not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. We do not believe the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.


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Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. The FASB issued ASU 2011-04 in May 2011 related to fair value measurements and disclosures to achieve common fair value measurements and additional consistency of disclosures between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. This guidance includes amendments that clarify the intent about the application of existing fair value measurements and disclosures, while other amendments change a principle or requirement for fair value measurements or disclosures. Some of the changes include (1) the application of the highest and best use and valuation premise concepts, (2) measuring the fair value of an instrument classified in a reporting entity's shareholders' equity, and (3) quantitative information required for fair value measurements categorized within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. In addition, this ASU requires additional disclosure for level 3 measurements regarding the sensitivity of fair value to changes in unobservable inputs and any interrelationships between those inputs. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. We do not believe the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

NOTE B - INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING

Initial Public Offering ("IPO"). On April 20, 2011, the Partnership's common units began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TLLP.” On April 26, 2011, we closed our Offering of 14,950,000 common units at a price of $21.00 per unit, which included a 1,950,000 unit over-allotment option that was exercised by the underwriters.

All of our net property, plant and equipment was contributed by Tesoro and its subsidiaries in exchange for:

304,890 common units and 15,254,890 subordinated units, representing an approximate aggregate 50% interest, excluding the general partner interest, in TLLP;
all of the incentive distribution rights (as discussed in TLLP's partnership agreement);
622,649 general partner units, representing a 2% general partner interest; and
an aggregate cash distribution of $333.0 million.

We received net proceeds of $286.0 million from the sale of 14,950,000 common units, after offering expenses (the “Offering Costs”) and debt issuance costs of approximately $28.0 million and retained $3.0 million of these proceeds for working capital purposes before the cash distribution to Tesoro. We borrowed $50.0 million under a senior secured revolving credit agreement (the "Revolving Credit Facility") at the closing of the Offering (see Note J for more information regarding the Revolving Credit Facility), in order to fund a cash distribution to Tesoro in addition to the $283.0 million net distribution related to IPO proceeds in consideration for contributed assets and to reimburse them for certain capital expenditures incurred with respect to the assets.
Reconciliation of Cash Proceeds (in millions)
 
Total proceeds from the Offering
$
314

Less: Offering Costs, net of debt issuance costs
(26
)
Proceeds from the Offering, net of Offering Costs
288

Less: Debt issuance costs
(2
)
Net proceeds from the Offering
286

Less: Cash retained by TLLP
(3
)
Net proceeds distributed to Tesoro from the Offering
283

Add: Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility
50

Distribution to Tesoro
$
333



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TESORO LOGISTICS LP
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE C - RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Commercial Agreements. The Partnership entered into various long-term, fee-based commercial agreements with Tesoro at the closing of the Offering under which we provide various pipeline transportation, trucking, terminal distribution and storage services to Tesoro, and Tesoro commits to provide us with minimum monthly throughput volumes of crude oil and refined products. If, in any calendar month, Tesoro fails to meet its minimum volume commitments under these agreements, it will be required to pay us a shortfall payment. These shortfall payments may be applied as a credit against any amounts due above their minimum volume commitments for up to three months after the shortfall payment was made. We believe the terms and conditions under these agreements, as well as our other initial agreements with Tesoro described below, are generally no less favorable to either party than those that could have been negotiated with unaffiliated parties with respect to similar services. These commercial agreements with Tesoro include:
 
a 10-year pipeline transportation services agreement under which Tesoro pays the Partnership fees for gathering and transporting crude oil on our High Plains system;
a two-year crude oil trucking transportation services agreement under which Tesoro pays the Partnership fees for trucking related services and scheduling and dispatching services that we provide through our High Plains truck-based crude oil gathering operation;
a 10-year master terminalling services agreement under which Tesoro pays the Partnership fees for providing terminalling services at our eight refined products terminals;
a 10-year pipeline transportation services agreement under which Tesoro pays the Partnership fees for transporting crude oil and refined products on our five Salt Lake City (“SLC”) short-haul pipelines; and
a 10-year storage and transportation services agreement under which Tesoro pays the Partnership fees for storing crude oil and refined products at our SLC storage facility and transporting crude oil and refined products between the storage facility and Tesoro's Utah refinery through interconnecting pipelines on a dedicated basis.

Each of these agreements, other than the SLC storage and transportation services agreement, contain minimum volume commitments. Tesoro's fees under the SLC storage and transportation services agreement are for the exclusive use of the existing shell capacity at our SLC storage facility and on our pipelines connecting the storage facility to Tesoro's Utah refinery. The fees under each agreement are indexed for inflation and, except for the trucking transportation services agreement, give Tesoro the option to renew for two five-year terms. The trucking transportation services agreement will renew automatically for up to four successive two-year terms unless earlier terminated by us or Tesoro. Additionally, these agreements include provisions that permit Tesoro to suspend, reduce or terminate its obligations under the applicable agreement if certain events occur after one year of continuing minimum payments. These events include Tesoro deciding to permanently or indefinitely suspend refining operations at one or more of its refineries that will impact the use of assets under these agreements as well as certain extraordinary events beyond the control of us or Tesoro that would prevent us from performing required services under the applicable agreement.

In addition to the commercial agreements described above, we also entered into the following agreements with Tesoro:

Omnibus Agreement.  The Partnership entered into an omnibus agreement with Tesoro at the closing of the Offering under which Tesoro agrees not to compete with us under certain circumstances. It also grants us a right of first offer to acquire certain of Tesoro's retained logistics assets, including certain terminals, pipelines, docks, storage facilities and other related assets located in California, Alaska and Washington. Further, the omnibus agreement addresses our payment of an annual fee to Tesoro for the provision of various general and administrative services. Tesoro also reimburses the Partnership for certain maintenance and expansion capital expenditures and indemnifies us for certain matters, including environmental, title and tax matters associated with the ownership or operation of our assets arising at or before the closing of the Offering on April 26, 2011.

Operational Services Agreement.  The Partnership entered into an operational services agreement with Tesoro at the closing of the Offering under which we reimburse Tesoro for the provision of certain operational services to us in support of our pipelines, terminals and storage facility including operational services performed by certain of Tesoro's field-level employees.


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TESORO LOGISTICS LP
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

TLLP Transactions. Revenues from affiliates consist of revenues from commercial agreements we entered into with Tesoro at the closing of the Offering under which Tesoro pays us fees for gathering, transporting and storing crude oil and transporting, storing and terminalling refined products. Pursuant to our omnibus agreement, we pay Tesoro an annual corporate services fee, payable in equal monthly installments, initially in the amount of $2.5 million (prorated for the first year of services), for the provision of various centralized corporate services including executive management, legal, accounting, treasury, human resources, health, safety and environmental, information technology, insurance coverage, administration, and other corporate services. This fee is in addition to an annual fee, initially in the amount of $0.3 million (prorated for the first year of services), for reimbursement of our general partner and its affiliates for certain operational services performed by certain of Tesoro's field-level employees in support of our pipelines, terminals and storage facility as outlined in our operational services agreement.

Predecessor Transactions. Related-party transactions of our Predecessor were settled through division equity. The balance in receivables and accounts payable from affiliated companies represents the amount owed from or to Tesoro related to certain affiliate transactions. Revenues from affiliates in the condensed combined statements of operations of our Predecessor consist of revenues from gathering and transportation services to Tesoro and its affiliates based on regulated tariff rates for the FERC regulated portions of our High Plains system.
 
Summary of Transactions. A summary of revenue and expense transactions with Tesoro, including expenses directly charged and allocated to our Predecessor, are as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
 
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
 
Predecessor
Revenues
$
18,878

 
$
3,987

 
$
24,440

 
$
8,942

Operating and maintenance expenses
$
6,980

 
$
8,508

 
$
15,688

 
$
16,560

General and administrative expenses
$
2,045

 
$
716

 
$
3,404

 
$
1,491


In accordance with our partnership agreement, on July 21, 2011, we declared a quarterly cash distribution, including $4.0 million to Tesoro, on our common and subordinated units and general partner interest. There were no distributions declared or paid to Tesoro prior to this distribution.

NOTE D - NET INCOME PER UNIT

The following is a summary of net income (loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2011 (in thousands) disaggregated between the Predecessor and the Partnership:
 
Tesoro Logistics LP Predecessor
 
Tesoro Logistics LP
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30, 2011
 
Through
April 25, 2011
 
From
April 26, 2011
 
 
REVENUES
$
1,928

 
$
17,838

 
$
19,766

COSTS AND EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
Operating and maintenance expenses
2,199

 
5,942

 
8,141

Depreciation and amortization expense
336

 
1,684

 
2,020

General and administrative expenses
201

 
1,855

 
2,056

Loss on asset disposals

 
1

 
1

Total Costs and Expenses
2,736

 
9,482

 
12,218

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
(808
)
 
8,356

 
7,548

Interest and financing costs, net

 
(461
)
 
(461
)
NET INCOME (LOSS)
$
(808
)
 
$
7,895

 
$
7,087



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TESORO LOGISTICS LP
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Net income per unit applicable to limited partners (including subordinated unitholders) is computed by dividing limited partners’ interest in net income, after deducting the general partner’s 2% interest and incentive distributions, by the weighted-average number of outstanding common and subordinated units. Our net income is allocated to the general partner and limited partners in accordance with their respective partnership percentages, after giving effect to priority income allocations for incentive distributions, if any, to our general partner, the holder of the IDRs, pursuant to our partnership agreement, which are declared and paid following the close of each quarter. Net income per unit is only calculated for the Partnership after the Offering as no units were outstanding prior to April 26, 2011. Earnings in excess of distributions are allocated to the general partner and limited partners based on their respective ownership interests. Payments made to our unitholders are determined in relation to actual distributions declared and are not based on the net income allocations used in the calculation of net income per unit. As of June 30, 2011, the weighted-average number of units outstanding equals the total number of units outstanding.

In addition to the common and subordinated units, we have also identified the general partner interest and IDRs as participating securities and use the two-class method when calculating the net income per unit applicable to limited partners, which is based on the weighted-average number of common units outstanding during the period. Basic and diluted net income per unit applicable to limited partners are the same because we do not have any potentially dilutive units outstanding. We also disclose limited partner units outstanding. There have been no additional changes to the outstanding shares after the closing of the Offering.

The calculation of net income per unit is as follows (in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2011
 
June 30, 2011
Net income subsequent to initial public offering
$
7,895

 
$
7,895

Less: General partner's interest in net income subsequent to initial public offering
157

 
157

Limited partners' interest in net income subsequent to initial public offering
$
7,738

 
$
7,738

 
 
 
 
Net income per limited partner unit:
 
 
 
Common
$
0.25

 
$
0.25

Subordinated - Tesoro
$
0.25

 
$
0.25

 
 
 
 
Limited partner units outstanding:
 
 
 
Common units - Public
14,950,000

 
14,950,000

Common units - Tesoro
304,890

 
304,890

Subordinated units - Tesoro
15,254,890

 
15,254,890


NOTE E - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment, at cost, is as follows (in thousands):
 
June 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
 
 
 
Predecessor
Crude Oil Gathering
$
94,854

 
$
94,482

Terminalling, Transportation and Storage
104,639

 
98,771

Gross Property, Plant and Equipment
199,493

 
193,253

Less: Accumulated depreciation
65,876

 
61,763

Net Property, Plant and Equipment
$
133,617

 
$
131,490



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TESORO LOGISTICS LP
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE F - ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Accrued liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
 
June 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
 
 
 
Predecessor
Deferred revenue
$
1,622

 
$
25

Taxes other than income taxes, primarily property taxes
326

 
607

Interest
247

 

Utilities
140

 
502

Capital expenditures
75

 
164

Employee costs - affiliate

 
895

Environmental liabilities

 
526

Accrued vacation

 
519

Total Accrued Liabilities
$
2,410

 
$
3,238


NOTE G - OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES

Other noncurrent liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
 
June 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
 
 
 
Predecessor
Asset retirement obligations ("AROs")
$
43

 
$
41

Environmental liabilities

 
1,553

Total Other Noncurrent Liabilities
$
43

 
$
1,594


For further discussion related to environmental liabilities and AROs, see Note K - Commitments and Contingencies.

NOTE H - BENEFIT PLANS

Employees supporting our operations participate in the benefit plans of Tesoro. Our employee benefit plan expenses (credits) were $0.4 million and $(0.3) million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $0.6 million and $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The 2010 amounts include credits related to the elimination of certain other postretirement benefits related to our Predecessor employees. Additionally, employees supporting our operations participate in Tesoro's employee thrift plan. These employee benefit plan expenses and the related payroll costs are included in operating expenses and general and administrative expenses and include amounts allocated to the Predecessor for periods prior to the closing of the Offering as described below.

The Predecessor was allocated expenses for costs associated with such benefit plans based on the percentage of the Predecessor's allocated salaries compared to Tesoro's total salaries and headcount. Tesoro, subsequent to the initial public offering, allocates expense for costs associated with such benefit plans based on the salaries of Tesoro's employees that provide services to TLLP as a percentage of total Tesoro salaries. Our Predecessor's share of such costs (credits) was $0.1 million and $(0.3) million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $0.3 million and $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

NOTE I - MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
 
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, TRMC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tesoro, accounted for approximately 96% and 94%, respectively, of our total revenues. Historically, TRMC was a customer of the crude oil gathering segment and accounted for 81% and 83% of our Predecessor's total revenues in the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively. No revenues were recorded for the Predecessor with TRMC in the terminalling, transportation and storage segment prior to April 26, 2011.


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TESORO LOGISTICS LP
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE J - DEBT

We entered into the Revolving Credit Facility, concurrent with the closing of the Offering on April 26, 2011, with a syndicate of banks and financial institutions, including Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent. The Revolving Credit Facility provides for total loan availability of $150.0 million and allows us to request that the capacity be increased up to an aggregate of $300.0 million, subject to receiving increased commitments from the lenders. The Revolving Credit Facility is non-recourse to Tesoro, except for Tesoro Logistics GP (our general partner) and is guaranteed by all of our subsidiaries and secured by substantially all of our assets. Borrowings available under the Revolving Credit Facility are up to the total available revolving capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2011, we had $50.0 million of borrowings and $0.3 million in letters of credit outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility, resulting in a total unused credit availability of approximately $99.7 million or 66% of the borrowing capacity.

Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at either a base rate (3.25% as of June 30, 2011) plus an applicable margin, or a Eurodollar rate (0.19% as of June 30, 2011) plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin at June 30, 2011, was 1.50% in the case of the base rate and 2.50% in the case of the Eurodollar rate but varies based upon our Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined. The annual rate of commitment fees is 0.50%. The Revolving Credit Facility is scheduled to mature three years from execution and will terminate on April 25, 2014.

NOTE K - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
Indemnification

Under the omnibus agreement, Tesoro, through certain of its subsidiaries, indemnifies us for certain environmental liabilities and title and tax matters associated with the ownership or operation of our assets and arising at or before the closing of the Offering on April 26, 2011. Indemnification for unknown environmental and title liabilities is limited to pre-closing conditions identified prior to the earlier of April 26, 2016 and the date that Tesoro no longer controls our general partner (provided that, in any event, such date shall not be earlier than April 26, 2013), and a $0.25 million aggregate annual deductible for each type (unknown environmental liabilities or title matters) before we are entitled to indemnification in any calendar year. We have agreed to indemnify Tesoro for events and conditions associated with the ownership or operation of our assets that occur after the closing of the Offering.

Contingencies

In the ordinary course of business, we may become party to lawsuits, administrative proceedings and governmental investigations, including environmental, regulatory and other matters. The outcome of these matters cannot always be accurately predicted, but the Predecessor has accrued liabilities for certain of these matters based on our best estimates and applicable accounting guidelines and principles if the amount is probable and estimable. (See Notes F and G for amounts accrued for environmental liabilities and asset retirement obligations). Contingencies arising after the closing of the Offering from conditions existing before April 26, 2011, will be recorded in accordance with the indemnification terms set forth in the omnibus agreement, while any contingencies arising from conditions existing after April 25, 2011, will be fully recognized by TLLP. As of June 30, 2011, we did not have any new outstanding lawsuits, administrative proceedings or governmental investigations.

Environmental Liabilities and AROs

Our Predecessor recorded environmental liabilities when environmental assessments and/or remedial efforts were probable and could be reasonably estimated. Additionally, the Predecessor recorded AROs for requirements that impose certain regulations pertaining to hazardous materials disposal and other cleanup obligations.  Our AROs primarily include environmental remediation obligations related to site restorations at our leased terminals. Cost estimates are based on engineering estimates, expected timing, the extent of remedial actions required by governing agencies and experience gained from similar sites for which environmental assessments or remediation have been completed. Upon completion of the Offering, the Partnership assumed the existing AROs and adopted the accounting policies of the Predecessor in recognizing future liabilities in accordance with the indemnification terms set forth in the omnibus agreement.


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TESORO LOGISTICS LP
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

It is reasonably possible that our estimates will change and that remediation costs will be incurred as more information becomes available. Our Predecessor has historically recorded expenses for environmental remediation at a number of operated pipeline, terminal and storage properties.  These liabilities for environmental remediation and AROs include AROs assumed by the Partnership at the closing of the offering. Environmental liabilities of $2.1 million were accrued as of December 31, 2010, for groundwater and soil remediation projects at our Stockton, Burley and Anchorage terminals. These liabilities were retained by Tesoro at the closing of the Offering. Further, the Predecessor capitalized environmental expenditures that extended the life or increased the capacity of assets as well as expenditures that prevented environmental contamination. 

NOTE L - EQUITY

As of June 30, 2011, Tesoro owned 304,890 of our common units, 15,254,890 of our subordinated units and 622,649 of our general partner units (the 2% general partner interest), which together constitutes a 52% ownership interest in us. The Offering transactions were allocated in accordance with agreements signed concurrently with the Offering and the pro-rata ownership of the units held by Tesoro.

Equity Activity. The summarized changes in the carrying amount of our equity are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
Partnership
 
 
Tesoro Logistics LP Predecessor
 
Common - Public
 
Common -Tesoro
 
Subordinated - Tesoro
 
General Partner - Tesoro
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2010
$
128,827

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
128,827

Sponsor contribution of division equity to the Predecessor
3,486

 

 

 

 

 
3,486

Non-cash contributions
4,399

 

 

 

 

 
4,399

Predecessor loss through April 25, 2011
(6,622
)
 

 

 

 

 
(6,622
)
Balance at April 26, 2011
(date of the Offering)
$
130,090

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
130,090

Net liabilities not assumed by Tesoro Logistics LP
4,389

 

 

 

 

 
4,389

Allocation of net Sponsor investment to unitholders
(134,479
)
 

 
10,654

 
72,083

 
51,742

 

Proceeds from initial public offering, net of underwriters' discount

 
294,328

 

 

 

 
294,328

Offering costs

 
(6,196
)
 

 

 

 
(6,196
)
Cash distributions

 

 
(69,927
)
 
(213,353
)
 
(50,000
)
 
(333,280
)
Capital contribution

 

 
6

 
292

 

 
298

Partnership earnings April 26 through June 30, 2011

 
3,790

 
79

 
3,869

 
157

 
7,895

Balance at June 30, 2011
$

 
$
291,922

 
$
(59,188
)
 
$
(137,109
)
 
$
1,899

 
$
97,524


Allocations of Net Income. Our partnership agreement contains provisions for the allocation of net income and loss to the unitholders and the general partner. For purposes of maintaining partner capital accounts, the partnership agreement specifies that items of income and loss shall be allocated among the partners in accordance with their respective percentage interest. Normal allocations according to percentage interests are made after giving effect, if any, to priority income allocations in an amount equal to incentive cash distributions allocated 100% to the general partner.


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TESORO LOGISTICS LP
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

The calculation of net income allocated to the partners is as follows (in thousands, except per unit amounts):
Net Income Attributable to Tesoro Logistics LP Limited Partner Unit - Common Units
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
Distributions (a)
$
3,734

 
$
3,734

Undistributed earnings
135

 
135

Limited partners' interest in net income subsequent to initial public offering
$
3,869

 
$
3,869

 
 
 
 
Net Income Attributable to Tesoro Logistics LP Limited Partner Unit - Subordinated Units
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
Distributions (a)
$
3,734

 
$
3,734

Undistributed earnings
135

 
135

Limited partners' interest in net income subsequent to initial public offering
$
3,869

 
$
3,869

 
 
 
 
(a) Distributions declared per unit
$
0.2448

 
$
0.2448

Incentive Distribution Rights. The following table illustrates the percentage allocations of available cash from operating surplus between the unitholders and our general partner based on the specified target distribution levels. The amounts set forth under marginal percentage interest in distributions are the percentage interests of our general partner and the unitholders in any available cash from operating surplus we distribute up to and including the corresponding amount in the column total quarterly distribution per unit target amount. The percentage interests shown for our unitholders and our general partner for the minimum quarterly distribution are also applicable to quarterly distribution amounts that are less than the minimum quarterly distribution. The percentage interests set forth below for our general partner assume that there are no arrearages on common units, our general partner has contributed any additional capital necessary to maintain its 2% general partner interest and that our general partner owns all of the IDRs.
 
Total quarterly distribution per unit target amount
 
Marginal percentage interest in distributions
 
 
Unitholders
 
General Partner
 
IDR Holder
Minimum Quarterly Distribution
$0.3375
 
 
98%
 
2%
 
First Target Distribution
Above $0.3375
up to $0.388125
 
98%
 
2%
 
Second Target Distribution
Above $0.388125
up to $0.421875
 
85%
 
2%
 
13%
Third Target Distribution
Above $0.421875
up to $0.506250
 
75%
 
2%
 
23%
Thereafter
Above $0.506250
 
 
50%
 
2%
 
48%

Cash distributions. Our partnership agreement, as amended, sets forth the calculation to be used to determine the amount and priority of cash distributions that the common and subordinated unitholders and general partner will receive. In accordance with our partnership agreement, on July 21, 2011, we declared a quarterly cash distribution totaling $7.6 million, or $0.2448 per unit. The quarterly cash distribution for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was calculated as the minimum quarterly cash distribution of $0.3375 prorated for the period beginning April 26, 2011, the date TLLP commenced operations. This distribution will be paid on August 12, 2011 to unitholders of record on August 2, 2011. There were no distributions declared or paid prior to this distribution.


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TESORO LOGISTICS LP
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

The allocation of total quarterly cash distributions to general and limited partners is as follows for the periods in which they apply. Our distributions are declared subsequent to quarter end; therefore, the amounts presented do not reflect distributions paid during the periods presented below (in thousands, except per unit amounts):
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
General partner's interest
$
153

 
$
153

General partner's incentive distribution

 

Total General Partner's Distribution
$
153

 
$
153

Limited partners' distribution:
 
 
 
Common
$
3,734

 
$
3,734

Subordinated
3,734

 
3,734

Total Cash Distributions
$
7,621

 
$
7,621

Cash distributions per unit applicable to limited partners
$
0.2448

 
$
0.2448


NOTE M - EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION
 

Unit-based compensation expense related to the Partnership and stock-based compensation expense allocated to our Predecessor that was included in our condensed statements of consolidated operations was as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
 
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
 
Predecessor
Service phantom units
$
40

 
$

 
$
40

 
$

Performance phantom units
83

 

 
83

 

Predecessor allocated expense (benefit)
8

 
(3
)
 
693

 
66

Total Equity-Based Compensation Expense (Benefit)
$
131

 
$
(3
)
 
$
816

 
$
66


Service Phantom Unit Awards. During the quarter, our general partner issued service phantom unit awards with tandem distribution equivalent rights to certain directors and employees under the 2011 TLLP Long-term Incentive Plan in connection with the closing of the Offering. The fair value of each phantom unit on the grant date is equal to the market price of our common unit on that date. The estimated fair value of our phantom units is amortized over the vesting period using the straight-line method. Non-employee director awards vest at the end of a one-year period and employee awards vest ratably over a three-year service period. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to our nonvested service phantom units totaled $0.3 million as of June 30, 2011, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years. The fair value of nonvested service phantom units outstanding as of June 30, 2011, totaled $0.3 million.

A summary of our service phantom unit award activity for the six months ended June 30, 2011, is set forth below:
 
Number of Service Phantom Units
 
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2011

 
$

Granted
14,073

 
23.24

Nonvested at June 30, 2011
14,073

 
$
23.24



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TESORO LOGISTICS LP
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Performance Phantom Unit Awards. Our general partner granted performance phantom unit awards to certain officers in May 2011. These performance phantom unit awards represent the right to receive a TLLP common unit at the end of the performance period depending on the Partnership's achievement of pre-established performance measures, which will vest at the end of the performance period. The value of the award ultimately paid will be based on our relative total unitholder return against the performance peer group over the performance period. The performance phantom unit awards can range from 0% to 200% of the targeted award value. The fair value of each performance phantom unit award is estimated at the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation. The estimated fair value is amortized over the vesting period. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to our nonvested performance phantom units totaled $1.1 million as of June 30, 2011, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years.

A summary of our performance phantom unit award activity for the six months ended June 30, 2011, is set forth below:
 
Number of Performance Phantom Units
 
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2011

 
$

Granted
36,800

 
32.99

Nonvested at June 30, 2011
36,800

 
$
32.99


Expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of peer companies over approximately the last three years, which is indicative of the performance period for the awards. Expected dividend yield assumes dividends or distributions are incorporated into the unit price movements of the peer group. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve for the performance period in effect at the time of grant. A summary of weighted average assumptions is presented below:
 
June 30, 2011
Expected volatility
41
%
Expected dividend yield
%
Expected forfeiture rate
%
Risk-free interest rate
0.79
%
Unit price on date of grant
$
23.11


Predecessor's Stock-based Compensation. Employees supporting the Predecessor's operations receive long-term incentive compensation that is part of Tesoro's stock-based compensation programs, which primarily consist of stock options, restricted common stock and stock appreciation rights issued to certain officers and other key employees. The fair value of each stock option issued is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and is amortized over the vesting period using the straight-line method. These awards generally will become exercisable after one year in 33% annual increments and expire ten years from the date of grant. The fair value of restricted common stock on the grant date is equal to the market value of a share of Tesoro stock on that date. These awards generally vest in annual increments ratably over three years. The fair value of a stock appreciation right is estimated at the end of each reporting period using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. These awards generally vest ratably over three years following the date of grant and expire seven years from the grant date.
 
Certain Tesoro employees supporting the Predecessor's operations were historically granted these types of awards. The Predecessor was allocated expenses for stock-based compensation costs. These costs are included in the Predecessor's general and administrative expenses. However, the Partnership will not be allocated these stock-based compensation costs as they are included with the services provided under the omnibus agreement.


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TESORO LOGISTICS LP
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE N - SEGMENT DISCLOSURES

Our revenues are derived from two operating segments: Crude Oil Gathering and Terminalling, Transportation and Storage. Our assets consist of a crude oil gathering system in the Bakken Shale/Williston Basin area of North Dakota and Montana, eight refined products terminals in the midwestern and western United States, a crude oil and refined products storage facility and five related short-haul pipelines. Our revenues are generated by existing third-party contracts and from commercial agreements we entered into with Tesoro at the closing of the Offering under which Tesoro pays us fees for gathering, transporting and storing crude oil and transporting, storing and terminalling refined products. The commercial agreements with Tesoro are described in Note C. The tariff rates for intrastate transportation on our High Plains system were adjusted in January 2011 to reflect more uniform mileage-based rates that are comparable to rates for similar pipeline gathering and transportation services in the area. This adjustment has created an overall increase in revenues that we receive for committed and uncommitted intrastate transportation services on our High Plains system. We do not have any foreign operations.

There are differences in the way our Predecessor recorded revenues and the way the Partnership records revenues after completion of the Offering. Our assets have historically been a part of the integrated operations of Tesoro, and our Predecessor generally recognized only the costs and did not record revenue associated with the short-haul pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage or trucking services provided to Tesoro on an intercompany basis. Accordingly, the revenues in our Predecessor's historical condensed combined financial statements relate only to amounts received from third parties for these services and amounts received from Tesoro with respect to transportation regulated by FERC and NDPSC on our High Plains system.

Our operating segments are strategic business units that offer different services and are managed separately because each segment requires different industry knowledge, technology and marketing strategies. We evaluate the performance of each segment based on its respective operating income.

Crude Oil Gathering.  Our crude oil gathering system in North Dakota and Montana, which we refer to as our High Plains system, includes an approximate 23,000 barrels per day (“bpd”) truck-based crude oil gathering operation and approximately 700 miles of common carrier pipeline and related storage assets with current capacity to deliver up to 70,000 bpd to Tesoro's North Dakota refinery. This system gathers and transports crude oil produced in the Williston Basin including production from the Bakken Shale formation. We refer to this area, a significant portion of which is serviced by our High Plains system, as the Bakken Shale/Williston Basin area. Currently, Tesoro's North Dakota refinery is the only destination point on our High Plains system.

Terminalling, Transportation and Storage.  We own and operate eight refined products terminals with aggregate truck and barge delivery capacity of approximately 229,000 bpd. The terminals provide distribution primarily for refined products produced at Tesoro's refineries located in Los Angeles and Martinez, California (the Los Angeles and Golden Eagle refineries, respectively); Salt Lake City, Utah (the Utah refinery); Kenai, Alaska (the Alaska refinery); Anacortes, Washington (the Washington refinery); and Mandan, North Dakota (the North Dakota refinery). We also own and operate assets that exclusively support Tesoro's Utah refinery, including a refined products and crude oil storage facility with total shell capacity of approximately 878,000 barrels and three short-haul crude oil supply pipelines and two short-haul refined product delivery pipelines connected to third-party interstate pipelines.


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TESORO LOGISTICS LP
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Segment information is as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2011 (a)
 
2010
 
2011 (a)
 
2010
REVENUES
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
 
Predecessor
Crude Oil Gathering:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Affiliate (b)
$
10,572

 
$
3,987

 
$
16,134

 
$
8,942

Third-party
99

 
34

 
124

 
62

Total Crude Oil Gathering
10,671

 
4,021

 
16,258

 
9,004

Terminalling, Transportation and Storage:

 

 

 

Affiliate (b)
8,306

 

 
8,306

 

Third-party
789

 
901

 
1,472

 
1,814

Total Terminalling, Transportation and Storage
9,095

 
901

 
9,778

 
1,814

Total Segment Revenues
$
19,766

 
$
4,922

 
$
26,036

 
$
10,818

 

 

 

 

OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES

 

 

 

Crude Oil Gathering
$
5,161

 
$
5,310

 
$
9,876

 
$
10,205

Terminalling, Transportation and Storage
2,980

 
2,771

 
6,973

 
5,919

Total Segment Operating and Maintenance Expenses
$
8,141

 
$
8,081

 
$
16,849

 
$
16,124

 

 

 

 

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSE
 

 

 

Crude Oil Gathering
$
785

 
$
772

 
$
1,570

 
$
1,539

Terminalling, Transportation and Storage
1,235

 
1,357

 
2,467

 
2,440

Total Segment Depreciation and Amortization Expense
$
2,020

 
$
2,129

 
$
4,037

 
$
3,979

 

 

 

 

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
 

 

 

Crude Oil Gathering
$
281

 
$
143

 
$
435

 
$
279

Terminalling, Transportation and Storage
436

 
93

 
492

 
182

Total Segment General and Administrative Expenses
$
717

 
$
236

 
$
927

 
$
461

 

 

 

 

(GAIN) LOSS ON ASSET DISPOSALS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Crude Oil Gathering
$
(10
)
 
$
60

 
$
(10
)
 
$
61

Terminalling, Transportation and Storage
11

 
367

 
11

 
375

Total Segment Loss on Asset Disposals
$
1

 
$
427

 
$
1

 
$
436

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

 

 

 

Crude Oil Gathering
$
4,454

 
$
(2,264
)
 
$
4,387

 
$
(3,080
)
Terminalling, Transportation and Storage
4,433

 
(3,687
)
 
(165
)
 
(7,102
)
Total Segment Operating Income (Loss)
$
8,887

 
$
(5,951
)
 
$
4,222

 
$
(10,182
)
 

 

 

 

Unallocated general and administrative expenses
$
(1,339
)
 
$
(480
)
 
$
(2,488
)
 
$
(1,030
)
Interest and financing costs, net
(461
)
 

 
(461
)
 

NET INCOME (LOSS)
$
7,087

 
$
(6,431
)
 
$
1,273

 
$
(11,212
)
____________ 
 
 
(a) The information presented includes the results of operations of our Predecessor for periods presented through April 25, 2011 and of TLLP for the period beginning April 26, 2011, the date TLLP commenced operations.
(b) Historically, no affiliate revenue was recognized by our Predecessor in the Terminalling, Transportation and Storage segment. Our FERC regulated pipelines in the Crude Oil Gathering segment were our source of affiliate revenues.


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TESORO LOGISTICS LP
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Capital expenditures by operating segment were as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2011 (a)
 
2010
 
2011 (a)
 
2010
Capital Expenditures
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
 
Predecessor
Crude Oil Gathering
$
2

 
$
51

 
$
5

 
$
51

Terminalling, Transportation and Storage
1,252

 
446

 
1,765

 
900

Total Capital Expenditures
$
1,254

 
$
497

 
$
1,770

 
$
951


Total identifiable assets by operating segment were as follows (in thousands):
 
June 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
Identifiable Assets
 
 
Predecessor
Crude Oil Gathering
$
67,701

 
$
68,902

Terminalling, Transportation and Storage
74,330

 
66,675

 Other
12,726

 

Total Identifiable Assets
$
154,757

 
$
135,577



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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this report to the “Predecessor,” “we,” “our,” “us” or like terms, when used in a historical context (periods prior to April 26, 2011), refer to Tesoro Logistics LP Predecessor, our predecessor for accounting purposes. References when used in the present tense or prospectively (after April 26, 2011), refer to Tesoro Logistics LP and its subsidiaries, also referred to as “Tesoro Logistics LP,” “the Partnership” or “TLLP.” Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this report to “Tesoro” or our "Sponsor" refer collectively to Tesoro Corporation and any of its subsidiaries, other than Tesoro Logistics LP, its subsidiaries and its general partner. Those statements in this section that are not historical in nature should be deemed forward-looking statements that are inherently uncertain. See “Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” on page 40 for a discussion of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these statements.
This section should be read in conjunction with the financial statements presented in this document, as well as the historical condensed combined financial statements and notes thereto of Tesoro Logistics LP Predecessor and the pro forma condensed combined financial statements for Tesoro Logistics LP included in our prospectus dated April 19, 2011, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 21, 2011.

OVERVIEW

We are a fee-based, growth-oriented Delaware limited partnership formed by Tesoro to own, operate, develop and acquire crude oil and refined products logistics assets. Our logistics assets are integral to the success of Tesoro's refining and marketing operations and are used to gather, transport and store crude oil and to distribute, transport and store refined products. Our assets consist of a crude oil gathering system in the Bakken Shale/Williston Basin area of North Dakota and Montana, eight refined products terminals in the midwestern and western United States, a crude oil and refined products storage facility and five related Salt Lake City (“SLC”) short-haul pipelines in Utah.

The Partnership generates revenue by charging fees for gathering, transporting and storing crude oil and for terminalling, transporting and storing refined products. Since we do not own any of the crude oil or refined products that we handle nor engage in the trading of crude oil or refined products, we have minimal direct exposure to risks associated with commodity price fluctuations. However, these risks indirectly influence our activities and results of operations over the long term through their effects on our customers' operations. Substantially all of our revenue is derived from Tesoro under various long-term, fee-based commercial agreements that generally include minimum volume commitments.

The Partnership is not a taxable entity for federal and state income tax purposes. Instead, each partner of the Partnership is required to take into account its share of items of income, gain, loss and deduction of the partnership in computing its federal and state income tax liabilities, regardless of whether cash distributions are made to the partner by the partnership. The taxable income reportable to each unitholder takes into account differences between the tax bases and financial reporting bases of assets and liabilities, the acquisition price of their units, and the taxable income allocation requirements under the partnership agreement.

Agreements with Tesoro Corporation

The commercial agreements described below became effective on April 26, 2011, concurrently with the closing of the initial public offering (the “Offering”). The fees under each of these commercial agreements are indexed for inflation and apply only to services Tesoro Logistics LP provides to Tesoro. Each of the commercial agreements, other than the trucking transportation services agreement, gives Tesoro the option to renew for two five-year terms. The trucking transportation services agreement will renew automatically for up to four successive two-year terms unless earlier terminated by TLLP or Tesoro. These agreements include provisions that permit Tesoro to suspend, reduce or terminate its obligations under the applicable agreement if certain events occur, after one year of continuing minimum payments. These events include Tesoro deciding to permanently or indefinitely suspend refining operations at one or more of its refineries that will impact the use of these assets under these agreements as well as certain extraordinary events beyond the control of us or Tesoro that would prevent us from performing required services under the applicable agreement.



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Crude Oil Gathering

High Plains Pipeline Gathering and Transportation.  The Partnership entered into a 10-year pipeline transportation services agreement with Tesoro, which we refer to as our High Plains Pipeline transportation services agreement. Under this agreement, we charge Tesoro for transporting crude oil from North Dakota origin points on our High Plains system pursuant to both committed and uncommitted North Dakota Public Service Commission (“NDPSC”) tariff rates, and Tesoro is obligated to transport an average of at least 49,000 barrels per day (“bpd”) of crude oil each month at the committed rate from North Dakota origin points to Tesoro's North Dakota refinery. Further, we expect to receive additional revenues from Tesoro for North Dakota intrastate shipments in excess of 49,000 bpd each month, which are paid at the uncommitted NDPSC tariff rate of approximately $0.10 per barrel lower than the committed NDPSC tariff rate for each North Dakota origin point. We also expect to receive revenues from Tesoro for interstate shipment of crude oil volumes from Montana and other interstate pipeline origin points, for which the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) interstate tariff rates apply.

High Plains Truck Gathering.  The Partnership entered into a two-year trucking transportation services agreement with Tesoro under which we provide truck-based crude oil gathering services to Tesoro. Under this agreement, Tesoro is obligated to pay us a $2.72 per-barrel transportation fee for trucking related services and scheduling and dispatching services related to the gathering and delivery of a minimum volume of crude oil equal to an average of 22,000 bpd each month that we provide through our truck-based crude oil gathering operation. The $2.72 per-barrel transportation fee was adjusted June 1, 2011 to $2.73 for a diesel surcharge of $0.01. Under this agreement, Tesoro pays the Partnership uncommitted tank usage fees of approximately $0.15 per barrel on each barrel that is delivered by truck to our proprietary tanks located adjacent to injection points along our High Plains system and includes adjustment factors for diesel fuel price and average mileage.

Terminalling, Transportation and Storage

Terminalling Services.  The Partnership entered into a 10-year master terminalling services agreement with Tesoro under which they are obligated to throughput minimum volumes of refined products equal to an aggregate average of 100,000 bpd each month among our eight refined products terminals and pay us throughput fees for each barrel distributed through our terminals in addition to separate fees, ranging from $0.07 to $1.05 per barrel, for providing related ancillary services such as ethanol blending and additive injection. In addition, we expect to generate additional, uncommitted fee-based revenues from terminalling third-party volumes and volumes from Tesoro in excess of its minimum commitments and from related ancillary services under the master terminalling services agreement.

SLC Pipeline Transportation Services.  The Partnership entered into a 10-year pipeline transportation services agreement with Tesoro under which Tesoro pays us a $0.25 per-barrel transportation fee for transporting minimum volumes of crude oil and refined products equal to an average of 54,000 bpd each month on our five SLC short-haul pipelines.

Salt Lake City Storage and Transportation Services.  The Partnership entered into a 10-year storage and transportation services agreement with Tesoro under which Tesoro pays us a $0.50 per-shell barrel capacity fee each month for storing crude oil and refined products at our SLC storage facility and transporting crude oil and refined products between the storage facility and Tesoro's Utah refinery through our interconnecting pipelines. Tesoro's fees under the SLC storage and transportation services agreement are for the exclusive use of the existing shell capacity of our storage facility (currently 878,000 barrels) and the existing capacity on our interconnecting pipelines, regardless of whether Tesoro fully utilizes all of its contracted capacity.

Other Agreements with Tesoro  

In addition to the commercial agreements described above, we entered into the following agreements with Tesoro with the closing of the initial public offering:  

Omnibus Agreement.  The Partnership entered into an omnibus agreement with Tesoro under which Tesoro agrees not to compete with us under certain circumstances. It also grants us a right of first offer to acquire certain of Tesoro's retained logistics assets, including certain terminals, pipelines, docks, storage facilities and other related assets located in California, Alaska and Washington. Further, the omnibus agreement addresses our payment of an annual fee, initially in the amount of $2.5 million, to Tesoro for the provision of various general and administrative services. Tesoro also reimburses the Partnership for certain maintenance and expansion capital expenditures and Tesoro indemnifies us for certain matters, including environmental, title and tax matters associated with the ownership or operation of our assets arising at or before the closing of the Offering on April 26, 2011.


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Indemnification for unknown environmental and title liabilities is limited to pre-closing conditions identified prior to the earlier of April 26, 2016 and the date that Tesoro no longer controls our general partner (provided that, in any event, such date shall not be earlier than April 26, 2013), and a $0.25 million aggregate annual deductible for each type (unknown environmental liabilities or title matters) before we are entitled to indemnification in any calendar year. We have agreed to indemnify Tesoro for events and conditions associated with the ownership or operation of our assets that occur after the closing of the Offering.

Operational Services Agreement.  The Partnership entered into an operational services agreement with Tesoro under which we reimburse Tesoro for the provision of certain operational services to us in support of our pipelines, terminals and storage facility. We pay Tesoro an annual fee, initially in the amount of $0.3 million (prorated for the first year of services), for operational services performed by certain of Tesoro's field-level employees.

Unit Train Unloading Facility. Additionally, Tesoro has announced that it expects to offer the Anacortes, Washington unit train unloading facility to the Partnership upon expected completion of construction, currently estimated as one year from the time the necessary permits are received. The project includes loading and unloading facilities and dedicated rail cars called a unit train and is expected to deliver up to 30 thousand bpd of Bakken crude oil into Tesoro's Washington refinery.

How We Evaluate Our Operations

Our management uses a variety of financial and operating metrics to analyze operating segment performance. These metrics are significant factors in assessing our operating results and profitability and include: (1) volumes (including pipeline throughput, crude oil trucking volumes and refined products terminal volumes); (2) operating and maintenance expenses; (3) EBITDA; and (4) Distributable Cash Flow.

Volumes.  The amount of revenue we generate primarily depends on the volumes of crude oil and refined products that we handle with our pipeline and trucking operations and our terminal assets. These volumes are affected by the supply of, and demand for, crude oil and refined products in the markets served directly or indirectly by our assets. Although Tesoro has committed to minimum volumes under the commercial agreements described above, our results of operations will be impacted by our ability to:

utilize the remaining uncommitted capacity on, or add additional capacity to, our High Plains system, and to optimize the entire system;
increase throughput volumes on our High Plains system by making outlet connections to existing or new third-party pipelines or rail loading facilities, which will be driven by the anticipated supply of and demand for additional crude oil produced from the Bakken Shale/Williston Basin area;
increase throughput volumes at our refined products terminals and provide additional ancillary services at those terminals, such as ethanol blending and additive injection; and
identify and execute organic expansion projects, and capture incremental Tesoro or third-party volumes.

Additionally, increased throughput will depend on Tesoro transferring volumes that it currently distributes through competing terminals to our Vancouver, Stockton and Los Angeles terminals.

Operating and Maintenance Expenses.  We manage our operating and maintenance expenses in tandem with meeting our environmental and safety requirements and objectives and maintaining the integrity of our assets.  Our operating expenses are comprised primarily of labor expenses, lease costs, utility costs, insurance premiums, repairs and other maintenance costs, and related property taxes.  These expenses generally remain stable across broad ranges of throughput volumes, but can fluctuate from period to period depending on the mix of activities performed during that period and the timing of those expenses.  We seek to manage our maintenance expenditures on our pipelines and terminals by scheduling maintenance over time to avoid significant variability in our maintenance expenditures and minimize their impact on our cash flows.

Our operating and maintenance expenses are also affected by the imbalance gain and loss provisions in our commercial agreements with Tesoro. Under our High Plains Pipeline transportation services agreement, we are permitted to retain 0.20% of the crude oil shipped on our High Plains system, and Tesoro bears any crude oil volume losses in excess of that amount. Under our master terminalling services agreement, we are permitted to retain 0.25% of the refined products we handle at our Anchorage, Boise, Burley, Stockton and Vancouver terminals for Tesoro, and we bear any refined product volume losses in excess of that amount. The value of any crude oil or refined product imbalance losses resulting from these contractual provisions is determined by using the monthly average market price for the applicable commodity, less a specified discount. Any imbalances under these provisions reduce our operating and maintenance expenses in the period in which they are realized to the extent they are within the loss allowance and increase our operating and maintenance expenses in such period to the extent they exceed the loss allowance.


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EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow. We define EBITDA as net income (loss) before net interest expense and depreciation and amortization expense. We define distributable cash flow as EBITDA less cash interest paid, deferred revenue related to shortfall payments (if any) and maintenance and expansion capital expenditures, plus cash on hand to fund expansion capital expenditures and reimbursement by Tesoro for certain capital expenditures. EBITDA and distributable cash flow are not accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") but are supplemental financial measures that are used by management and may be used by external users of our consolidated financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies, to assess:

our operating performance as compared to other publicly traded partnerships in the midstream energy industry, without regard to historical cost basis or financing methods;
the ability of our assets to generate sufficient cash flow to make distributions to our unitholders;
our ability to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures; and
the viability of acquisitions and other capital expenditure projects and the returns on investment of various investment opportunities.

We believe that the presentation of EBITDA will provide useful information to investors in assessing our financial condition and results of operations. The U.S. GAAP measures most directly comparable to EBITDA are net income (loss) and net cash from (used in) operating activities. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to U.S. GAAP net income (loss) or net cash from (used in) operating activities. EBITDA has important limitations as an analytical tool, because it excludes some, but not all, items that affect net income (loss) and net cash from (used in) operating activities. You should not consider EBITDA in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Our definition of EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, because it may be defined differently by other companies in our industry, thereby diminishing its utility.

We believe that the presentation of distributable cash flow will provide useful information to investors as it is a widely accepted financial indicator used by investors to compare partnership performance, as it provides investors an enhanced perspective of the operating performance of our assets and the cash our business is generating. The amounts included in the calculation of distributable cash flow are derived from amounts separately presented in our consolidated financial statements, with the exception of maintenance and expansion capital expenditures, cash on hand to fund expansion capital expenditures and reimbursement by Tesoro for certain capital expenditures. Distributable cash flow should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income (loss) or operating income as an indication of our operating performance or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Distributable cash flow is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, because it may be defined differently by other companies in our industry, thereby diminishing its utility.

Factors Affecting the Comparability of Our Financial Results

The Partnership's future results of operations may not be comparable to the Predecessor's historical results of operations for the reasons described below:

Revenues.  There are differences in the way our Predecessor recorded revenues and the way the Partnership records revenues after completion of the Offering. Our assets have historically been a part of the integrated operations of Tesoro, and our Predecessor generally recognized only the costs and did not record revenue associated with the short-haul pipelines transportation, terminalling, storage or trucking services provided to Tesoro on an intercompany basis. Accordingly, the revenues in our Predecessor's historical condensed combined financial statements relate only to amounts received from third parties for these services and amounts received from Tesoro with respect to transportation regulated by FERC and NDPSC on our High Plains system.

The Partnership's revenues are generated by existing third-party contracts and from commercial agreements we entered into with Tesoro at the closing of the Offering under which Tesoro pays us fees for gathering, transporting and storing crude oil and transporting, storing and terminalling refined products. The commercial agreements with Tesoro are described in “Agreements with Tesoro Corporation.” The tariff rates for intrastate transportation on our High Plains system were recently adjusted to reflect more uniform mileage-based rates that are comparable to rates for similar pipeline gathering and transportation services in the area. This adjustment has created an overall increase in revenues that we receive for committed and uncommitted intrastate transportation services on our High Plains system.

General and Administrative Expenses.  Our Predecessor's general and administrative expenses included direct charges for the management and operation of our logistics assets and certain expenses allocated by Tesoro for general corporate services, such as treasury, accounting and legal services. These expenses were charged, or allocated, to our Predecessor based on the nature of the expenses.


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Tesoro continues to charge the Partnership a combination of direct charges for the management and operation of our logistics assets and a fixed annual fee for general corporate services, such as treasury, accounting and legal services. We also expect to incur additional incremental general and administrative expenses as a result of being a separate publicly-traded partnership.

Financing.  There are differences in the way the Partnership finances operations as compared to the way our Predecessor financed its operations. Historically, our Predecessor's operations were financed as part of Tesoro's integrated operations and our Predecessor did not record any separate costs associated with financing its operations. Additionally, our Predecessor largely relied on internally generated cash flows and capital contributions from Tesoro to satisfy its capital expenditure requirements. The Partnership expects ongoing sources of liquidity to include cash generated from operations, reimbursement by Tesoro for certain capital expenditures, borrowings under our revolving credit facility and issuances of additional debt and equity securities.



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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 COMPARED WITH THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

A discussion and analysis of the factors contributing to our results of operations is presented below. The accompanying condensed combined financial statements for the period prior to April 26, 2011 represent our Predecessor's results of operations, while the condensed consolidated financial statements for the period subsequent to April 26, 2011 represent the results of operations for the Partnership. The financial statements, together with the following information, are intended to provide investors with a reasonable basis for assessing our historical operations, but should not serve as the only criteria for predicting our future performance.

Combined Overview

The following table and discussion is a summary of our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, including a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income (loss) and net cash from (used in) operating activities and distributable cash flow to net income (loss) (in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts):
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2011 (a)
 
2010
 
2011 (a)
 
2010
 
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
 
Predecessor
REVENUES
$
19,766

 
$
4,922

 
$
26,036

 
$
10,818

COSTS AND EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating and maintenance expenses
8,141

 
8,081

 
16,849

 
16,124

Depreciation and amortization expense
2,020

 
2,129

 
4,037

 
3,979

General and administrative expenses
2,056

 
716

 
3,415

 
1,491

Loss on asset disposals
1

 
427

 
1

 
436

Total Costs and Expenses
12,218

 
11,353

 
24,302

 
22,030

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
7,548

 
(6,431
)
 
1,734

 
(11,212
)
Interest and financing costs, net
(461
)
 

 
(461
)
 

NET INCOME (LOSS)
$
7,087

 
$
(6,431
)
 
$
1,273

 
$
(11,212
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less: Predecessor loss prior to initial public offering on April 26, 2011
(808
)
 
 
 
(6,622
)
 
 
Net income subsequent to initial public offering
7,895

 
 
 
7,895

 
 
Less: General partner's interest in net income subsequent to initial public offering
157

 
 
 
157

 
 
Limited partners' interest in net income subsequent to initial public offering
$
7,738

 
 
 
$
7,738

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per limited partner unit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common
$
0.25

 
 
 
$
0.25

 
 
Subordinated - Tesoro
$
0.25

 
 
 
$
0.25

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Limited partner units outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common units - Public
14,950,000

 
 
 
14,950,000

 
 
Common units - Tesoro
304,890

 
 
 
304,890

 
 
Subordinated units - Tesoro
15,254,890

 
 
 
15,254,890

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EBITDA (b)
$
9,568

 
$
(4,302
)
 
$
5,771

 
$
(7,233
)
Distributable Cash Flow (b)
$
8,899

 
 
 
$
4,586

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2011 (a)
 
2010
 
2011 (a)
 
2010
 
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
 
Predecessor
Reconciliation of EBITDA to net income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
7,087

 
$
(6,431
)
 
$
1,273

 
$
(11,212
)
Add: Depreciation and amortization expense
2,020

 
2,129

 
4,037

 
3,979

Add: Interest and financing costs, net
461

 

 
461

 

EBITDA (b)
$
9,568

 
$
(4,302
)
 
$
5,771

 
$
(7,233
)
Reconciliation of EBITDA to net cash from (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Net cash from (used in) operating activities
$
8,842

 
$
(2,844
)
 
$
4,557

 
$
(6,346
)
Changes in assets and liabilities
500

 
(1,032
)
 
988

 
(451
)
Amortization of debt issuance costs
(111
)
 

 
(111
)
 

Unit-based compensation expense
(123
)
 

 
(123
)
 

Loss on asset disposals
(1
)
 
(426
)
 
(1
)
 
(436
)
Interest and financing costs, net
461

 

 
461

 

EBITDA (b)
$
9,568

 
$
(4,302
)
 
$
5,771

 
$
(7,233
)
Reconciliation of distributable cash flow to net income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
7,087

 
 
 
$
1,273

 
 
Add: Depreciation and amortization expense
2,020

 
 
 
4,037

 
 
Add: Interest and financing costs, net
461

 
 
 
461

 
 
Less: Cash interest paid, net
11

 
 
 
11

 
 
Less: Maintenance capital expenditures (c)
342

 
 
 
450

 
 
Less: Expansion capital expenditures
912

 
 
 
1,320

 
 
Add: Cash on hand to fund expansion capital expenditures
298

 
 
 
298

 
 
Add: Reimbursement for capital expenditures
298

 
 
 
298

 
 
Distributable cash flow (b)
$
8,899

 
 
 
$
4,586

 
 
____________
(a) The information presented includes the results of operations of our Predecessor for periods presented through April 25, 2011 and of TLLP for the period from April 26, 2011, the date TLLP commenced operations. Prior to the closing of the Offering our Predecessor did not record revenues for intercompany trucking, terminalling, short-haul pipeline transportation and storage services.
(b) For a definition of EBITDA and distributable cash flow, see “How We Evaluate Our Operations- EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow.” Distributable cash flow for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 include net losses related to our Predecessor. The quarterly cash distribution declared was based on distributable cash flow beginning after the closing of the Offering.
(c) Maintenance capital expenditures include expenditures required to maintain equipment, reliability, tankage and pipeline integrity and safety, and to address environmental regulations.
 



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The following table is a summary of our results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2011 disaggregated for the periods preceding and succeeding the Offering (in thousands):
 
 
Tesoro Logistics LP Predecessor (a)
 
Tesoro Logistics LP
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2011
 
 
Through
April 25, 2011
 
From
 April 26, 2011
 
 
REVENUES
 
 
 
 
 
 
Crude Oil Gathering
 
$
1,720

 
$
8,951

 
$
10,671

Terminalling, Transportation and Storage
 
208

 
8,887

 
9,095

Total Revenues
 
1,928

 
17,838

 
19,766

COSTS AND EXPENSES
 

 

 

Operating and maintenance expenses
 
2,199

 
5,942

 
8,141

Depreciation and amortization expense
 
336

 
1,684

 
2,020

General and administrative expenses
 
201

 
1,855

 
2,056

Loss on asset disposals
 

 
1

 
1

Total Costs and Expenses
 
2,736

 
9,482

 
12,218

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
 
(808
)
 
8,356

 
7,548

Interest and financing costs, net
 

 
(461
)
 
(461
)
NET INCOME (LOSS)
 
$
(808
)
 
$
7,895

 
$
7,087


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Tesoro Logistics LP Predecessor (a)
 
Tesoro Logistics LP
 
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2011
 
 
Through
April 25, 2011
 
From
April 26, 2011
 
 
Reconciliation of EBITDA to net income (loss):
 
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
(808
)
 
$
7,895

 
$
7,087

Add: Depreciation and amortization expense
 
336

 
1,684

 
2,020

Add: Interest and financing costs, net
 

 
461

 
461

EBITDA (b)
 
$
(472
)
 
$
10,040

 
$
9,568

 
 

 

 

Reconciliation of EBITDA to net cash from (used in) operating activities:
 

Net cash from (used in) operating activities
 
$
(3,170
)
 
$
12,012

 
$
8,842

Changes in assets and liabilities
 
2,698

 
(2,198
)
 
500

Amortization of debt issuance costs
 

 
(111
)
 
(111
)
Unit-based compensation expense
 

 
(123
)
 
(123
)
Loss on asset disposals
 

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Interest and financing costs, net
 

 
461

 
461

EBITDA (b)
 
$
(472
)
 
$
10,040

 
$
9,568

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of distributable cash flow to net income (loss):
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
(808
)
 
$
7,895

 
$
7,087

Add: Depreciation and amortization expense
 
336

 
1,684

 
2,020

Add: Interest and financing costs, net
 

 
461

 
461

Less: Cash interest paid, net
 

 
11

 
11

Less: Maintenance capital expenditures (c)
 
30

 
312

 
342

Less: Expansion capital expenditures
 
316

 
596

 
912

Add: Cash on hand to fund expansion capital expenditures
 

 
298

 
298

Add: Reimbursement for capital expenditures
 

 
298

 
298

Distributable Cash Flow (b)
 
$
(818
)
 
$
9,717

 
$
8,899


Summary

Our net income for the three months ended June 30, 2011 (“2011 Quarter”) increased $13.5 million to $7.1 million from a net loss of $6.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 (“2010 Quarter”). The increase in net income was primarily due to the following:

an increase in revenues of $14.8 million to $19.8 million primarily attributable to the effect of the new commercial agreements with Tesoro; and
an increase in general and administrative expenses of $1.3 million, or 187%, related to increased cost allocations of certain direct employee costs, additional expenses related to being a publicly traded partnership, the grant of TLLP unit-based compensation and the effect of the omnibus agreement.

Our net income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 (“2011 Period”) increased $12.5 million, or 111%, to $1.3 million from a net loss of $11.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (“2010 Period”). The increase in net income was primarily due to the following:

an increase in revenues of $15.2 million, or 141%, to $26.0 million primarily attributable to the effect of the new commercial agreements with Tesoro;
an increase in operating and maintenance expenses of $0.7 million, or 4%, primarily attributable to an increase in repairs and maintenance expenses partially offset by imbalance gains; and
an increase in general and administrative expenses of $1.9 million, or 129%, due to increased cost allocations of certain direct employee costs, additional expenses related to being a publicly traded partnership, the grant of TLLP unit-based compensation and the effect of the omnibus agreement.

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Crude Oil Gathering Segment
 
The following table and discussion is an explanation of our results of operations of the Crude Oil Gathering segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands, except barrel and per barrel amounts):
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2011 (a)
 
2010
 
2011 (a)
 
2010
REVENUES
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
 
Predecessor
Pipeline revenues
$
6,282

 
$
4,021

 
$
11,869

 
$
9,004

Trucking revenues
4,389

 

 
4,389

 

Total Segment Revenues
10,671

 
4,021

 
16,258

 
9,004

COSTS AND EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating and maintenance expenses
5,161

 
5,310

 
9,876

 
10,205

Depreciation and amortization expense
785

 
772

 
1,570

 
1,539

Allocated general and administrative expenses
281

 
143

 
435

 
279

(Gain) loss on asset disposals
(10
)
 
60

 
(10
)
 
61

Total Costs and Expenses
6,217

 
6,285

 
11,871

 
12,084

SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
$
4,454

 
$
(2,264
)
 
$
4,387

 
$
(3,080
)
VOLUMES (bpd)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pipeline
56,635

 
35,066

 
55,972

 
43,896

Average pipeline revenue per barrel (d)
$
1.22

 
$
1.26

 
$
1.17

 
$
1.13

Trucking
23,665

 
22,465

 
22,652

 
22,970

Average trucking revenue per barrel (a) (d)
$
2.04

 
 
 
$
1.07

 
 
____________
(d)    Management uses average revenue per barrel to evaluate performance and compare profitability to other companies in the industry. There are a variety of ways to calculate average revenue per barrel; different companies may calculate it in different ways. We calculate average revenue per barrel as revenue divided by the number of days in the period divided by throughput (bpd). Investors and analysts use this financial measure to help analyze and compare companies in the industry on the basis of operating performance. This financial measure should not be considered as an alternative to segment operating income, revenues and operating expenses or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.


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The following table is a summary of our Crude Oil Gathering segment for the three months ended June 30, 2011 disaggregated for the periods preceding and succeeding the Offering (in thousands, except barrel and per barrel amounts):
 
 
Tesoro Logistics LP Predecessor (a)
 
Tesoro Logistics LP
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2011
CRUDE OIL GATHERING
 
Through
April 25, 2011
 
From
 April 26, 2011
 
 
Pipeline revenues
 
$
1,720

 
$
4,562

 
$
6,282

Trucking revenues
 

 
4,389

 
4,389

Total Segment Revenues
 
1,720

 
8,951

 
10,671

COST AND EXPENSES
 

 

 
 
Operating and maintenance expenses
 
1,334

 
3,827

 
5,161

Depreciation and amortization expense
 
131

 
654

 
785

General and administrative expenses
 
44

 
237

 
281

Gain on asset disposals
 

 
(10
)
 
(10
)
Total Costs and Expenses
 
1,509

 
4,708

 
6,217

CRUDE OIL GATHERING SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME
 
$
211

 
$
4,243

 
$
4,454

VOLUMES (bpd)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pipeline
 
59,059

 
55,717

 
56,635

Average pipeline revenue per barrel (d)
 
$
1.16

 
$
1.24

 
$
1.22

Trucking
 
24,861

 
23,212

 
23,665

Average trucking revenue per barrel (a) (d)
 
 
 
$
2.86

 
$
2.04


Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2010

Volumes. Average pipeline and trucking throughputs increased 21,569 bpd, or 62%, and 1,200 bpd, or 5%, respectively, as a result of higher throughput volumes in the 2011 Quarter at Tesoro's North Dakota refinery. The refinery conducted a scheduled turnaround in the 2010 Quarter. Higher throughput volumes in the 2011 Quarter were partially offset by adverse weather conditions that restricted pipeline receipts from third-party gathering sources.

Financial Results. Revenues increased $6.7 million, or 165%, to $10.7 million for the 2011 Quarter compared to $4.0 million in the 2010 Quarter due to increased pipeline volumes and higher NDPSC tariff rates for the High Plains system that went into effect in January 2011. In addition, at the closing of the initial public offering, higher committed rates went into effect related to the 10-year pipeline transportation services agreement and two-year trucking transportation services agreement with Tesoro. Historically, our Predecessor generally recognized only the costs and did not record revenue associated with trucking services provided to Tesoro on an intercompany basis. Accordingly, the revenues in our Predecessor's historical condensed combined financial statements relate only to amounts received from third parties and Tesoro with respect to transportation regulated by FERC and NDPSC on our High Plains system.

Segment operating income increased $6.8 million to $4.5 million in the 2011 Quarter compared to an operating loss of $2.3 million in the 2010 Quarter significantly driven by increased revenues. Operating and maintenance expenses declined $0.1 million, or 3%, to $5.2 million in the 2011 Quarter compared to $5.3 million in the 2010 Quarter primarily attributable to higher imbalance gains in the 2011 Quarter partially offset by an increase in repairs and maintenance expenses.

Depreciation and amortization expense was unchanged at $0.8 million for the 2011 Quarter compared to the 2010 Quarter as minor amounts of assets were placed in service during or between the periods. General and administrative expenses increased $0.2 million, or 97%, to $0.3 million as compared to $0.1 million due to increased expenses allocated to the Partnership for certain allocated employee related costs. Our Predecessor's general and administrative expenses included direct charges for the management and operation of our logistics assets and certain expenses allocated by Tesoro for general corporate services, such as treasury, accounting and legal services. Although Tesoro continues to charge the Partnership a similar combination of direct charges and a fixed annual fee for general corporate services, the amounts allocated increased as a result of additional operational administrative resources utilized for management and growth of our assets.


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Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2010

Volumes. Average pipeline throughput increased 12,076 bpd, or 28%, as a result of increased refinery throughputs in Tesoro's Mid-Continent region in the 2011 Period and a scheduled turnaround at Tesoro's North Dakota refinery in the 2010 Period. Higher throughput volumes in the 2011 Period were partially offset by adverse weather conditions that restricted pipeline receipts from third-party gathering sources. Average trucking volumes decreased 318 bpd, or 1%, and were also affected by adverse weather conditions during the 2011 Period that hindered the efficient use of trucking transportation. Certain volumes were supplied using pipeline gathered volumes rather than through trucking.

Financial Results. Revenues increased $7.3 million, or 81%, to $16.3 million for the 2011 Period compared to $9.0 million in the 2010 Period due to increased pipeline volumes and higher NDPSC tariff rates for the High Plains system that went into effect in January 2011. In addition, at the closing of the initial public offering, higher committed rates went into effect related to the 10-year pipeline transportation services agreement and two-year trucking transportation services agreement with Tesoro. Historically, our Predecessor generally recognized only the costs and did not record revenue associated with trucking services provided to Tesoro on an intercompany basis. Accordingly, the revenues in our Predecessor's historical condensed combined financial statements relate only to amounts received from third parties and Tesoro with respect to transportation regulated by FERC and NDPSC on our High Plains system.

Segment operating income rose $7.5 million to $4.4 million in the 2011 Period compared to an operating loss of $3.1 million in the 2010 Period significantly driven by increased revenues. In addition, operating and maintenance expenses declined $0.3 million, or 3%, to $9.9 million in the 2011 Period compared to $10.2 million in the 2010 Period primarily attributable to higher imbalance settlement gains in the 2011 Period partially offset by an increase in repairs and maintenance expenses and an increase in contract labor expense due to higher rates and fuel surcharges for trucking services.

Depreciation and amortization expense was relatively unchanged at approximately $1.5 million for the 2011 Period compared to the 2010 Period as minor amounts of assets were placed in service or retired during or between the periods. General and administrative expenses increased $0.2 million, or 56%, to $0.4 million due to increased expenses allocated to the Partnership for certain employee costs. Our Predecessor's general and administrative expenses included direct charges for the management and operation of our logistics assets and certain expenses allocated by Tesoro for general corporate services, such as treasury, accounting and legal services. Although Tesoro continues to charge the Partnership a similar combination of direct charges and a fixed annual fee for general corporate services, the amounts allocated increased as a result of additional operational administrative resources utilized for management and growth of our assets.


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Terminalling, Transportation and Storage Segment

The following table and discussion is an explanation of our results of operations of the Terminalling, Transportation and Storage segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands, except barrel and per barrel amounts):
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2011 (a)
 
2010
 
2011 (a)
 
2010
REVENUES (e)
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
 
Predecessor
Terminalling revenues
$
6,966

 
$
901

 
$
7,649

 
$
1,814

Short-haul pipeline revenues
1,178

 

 
1,178

 

Storage revenues
951

 

 
951

 

Total Segment Revenues
9,095

 
901

 
9,778

 
1,814

COSTS AND EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating and maintenance expenses
2,980

 
2,771

 
6,973

 
5,919

Depreciation and amortization expense
1,235

 
1,357

 
2,467

 
2,440

General and administrative expenses
436

 
93

 
492

 
182

Loss on asset disposals
11

 
367

 
11

 
375

Total Costs and Expenses
4,662

 
4,588

 
9,943

 
8,916

SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
$
4,433

 
$
(3,687
)
 
$
(165
)
 
$
(7,102
)
VOLUMES (bpd)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Terminalling throughput
131,812

 
122,482

 
126,707

 
116,277

Average terminalling revenue per barrel (a) (d)
$
0.58

 
 
 
$
0.33

 
 
Short-haul pipeline throughput
66,174

 
60,188

 
64,185

 
53,017

Average short-haul pipeline revenue per barrel (a) (d)
$
0.20

 
 
 
$
0.10

 
 
Storage capacity reserved (shell capacity barrels)
878,000

 
878,000

 
878,000

 
878,000

Storage per shell capacity barrel (per month) (a)
$
0.50

 


 
$
0.50

 


____________ 
(e) Historically, no affiliate revenue was recognized by our Predecessor in the Terminalling, Transportation and Storage segment. Volumes include both affiliate and third-party throughput.


 
 


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The following table is a summary of our Terminalling, Transportation and Storage segment for the three months ended June 30, 2011 disaggregated for the periods preceding and succeeding the Offering (in thousands, except barrel and per barrel amounts):
 
 
Tesoro Logistics LP Predecessor (a)
 
Tesoro Logistics LP
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2011
TERMINALLING, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
 
Through
April 25, 2011
 
From
 April 26, 2011
 
 
Terminalling revenues
 
$
208

 
$
6,758

 
$
6,966

Short-haul pipeline revenues
 

 
1,178

 
1,178

Storage revenues
 

 
951

 
951

Total Segment Revenues
 
208

 
8,887

 
9,095

COSTS AND EXPENSES
 

 

 

Operating and maintenance expenses
 
865

 
2,115

 
2,980

Depreciation and amortization expense
 
205

 
1,030

 
1,235

General and administrative expenses
 
44

 
392

 
436

Loss on asset disposals
 

 
11

 
11

Total Costs and Expenses
 
1,114

 
3,548

 
4,662

TERMINALLING, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
 
$
(906
)
 
$
5,339

 
$
4,433

VOLUMES (bpd)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Terminalling throughput
 
124,510

 
134,579

 
131,812

Average terminalling revenue per barrel (a) (d)
 
$
0.07

 
$
0.76

 
$
0.58

Short-haul pipeline throughput
 
52,392

 
71,395

 
66,174

Average short-haul pipeline revenue per barrel (a) (d)
 
 
 
$
0.25

 
$
0.20

Storage capacity reserved (shell capacity barrels)
 
878,000

 
878,000

 
878,000

Storage per shell capacity barrel (per month) (a)
 
 
 
$
0.50

 
$
0.50


Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2010

Volumes. Terminalling throughput volumes increased 9,330 bpd, or 8%, in the 2011 Quarter compared to the 2010 Quarter as a result of Tesoro's greater optimization of assets at the Los Angeles, Vancouver, Mandan and Stockton terminals. Throughput increases at Tesoro's North Dakota refinery and Tesoro's increased retail fuel sales in Los Angeles in the 2011 Quarter contributed to increases in total terminalling volumes. Short-haul pipeline throughput volumes increased 5,986 bpd, or 10%, as a result of increased throughputs at Tesoro's Utah refinery in the 2011 Quarter.

Financial Results. Revenues increased $8.2 million to $9.1 million in the 2011 Quarter compared to $0.9 million in the 2010 Quarter primarily attributable to the new 10-year master terminalling services, 10-year SLC pipeline transportation services and 10-year SLC storage and transportation services agreements with Tesoro that went into effect at the time of the Offering. Historically, third-party throughput activity was the sole source of revenue for this segment as our Predecessor generally recognized only the costs and did not record intercompany revenue associated with terminalling, transportation or storage services provided to Tesoro. Accordingly, our Predecessor's revenues relate only to amounts received from third parties for these services.

Segment operating income increased $8.1 million to $4.4 million in the 2011 Quarter compared to an operating loss of $3.7 million in the 2010 Quarter primarily related to the differences in the way revenue is recorded by the Partnership as discussed above. Operating and maintenance expenses increased $0.2 million, or 8%, to $3.0 million in the 2011 Quarter compared to $2.8 million in the 2010 Quarter due to increased repairs and maintenance expenses for our terminalling assets.
 

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Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $0.2 million, or 9%, to $1.2 million in the 2011 Quarter compared to $1.4 million in the 2010 Quarter as a result of additional depreciation on assets placed in service in 2010. General and administrative expenses increased $0.3 million to $0.4 million due to increased expenses allocated to the Partnership for certain allocated employee costs. Our Predecessor's general and administrative expenses included direct charges for the management and operation of our logistics assets and certain expenses allocated by Tesoro for general corporate services, such as treasury, accounting and legal services. Although Tesoro continues to charge the Partnership a similar combination of direct charges and a fixed annual fee for general corporate services, the amounts allocated increased as a result of additional operational administrative resources utilized for management and growth of our assets.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2010

Volumes. Terminalling throughput volumes increased 10,430 bpd, or 9%, in the 2011 Period compared to the 2010 Period as a result of Tesoro's greater optimization of assets at the Los Angeles, Vancouver, Mandan and Stockton terminals and a substantial increase in throughputs at related Tesoro refineries in the 2011 Period. An increase in Tesoro's retail fuel sales in Los Angeles in the 2011 Period also contributed to increases in total terminalling volumes. Short-haul pipeline throughputs increased 11,168 bpd, or 21%, due to a scheduled turnaround at Tesoro's Utah refinery in the 2010 Period.

Financial Results. Revenues increased $8.0 million to $9.8 million in the 2011 Period compared to $1.8 million in the 2010 Period primarily attributable to the new 10-year master terminalling services, 10-year SLC pipeline transportation services and 10-year SLC storage and transportation services agreements with Tesoro that went into effect at the time of the Offering. Historically, third-party throughput activity was the sole source of revenue for this segment as our Predecessor generally recognized only the costs and did not record intercompany revenue associated with terminalling, transportation or storage services provided to Tesoro. Accordingly, our Predecessor's revenues relate only to amounts received from third parties for these services.

Segment operating loss declined $6.9 million, or 98%, to $0.2 million in the 2011 Period compared to an operating loss of $7.1 million in the 2010 Period primarily related to the differences in the way revenue is recorded by the Partnership as discussed above. Operating and maintenance expenses increased $1.1 million, or 18%, to $7.0 million in the 2011 Period, compared to $5.9 million in the 2010 Period, primarily related to higher repairs and maintenance expense primarily from maintenance on the SLC short-haul pipelines and certain terminals.

Depreciation and amortization expense was relatively flat at approximately $2.5 million in the 2011 Period compared to the 2010 Period as minor amounts of assets were placed in service or retired during or between the periods. General and administrative expenses increased $0.3 million, or 170%, to $0.5 million due to increased expenses allocated to the Partnership for certain allocated employee costs. Our Predecessor's general and administrative expenses included direct charges for the management and operation of our logistics assets and certain expenses allocated by Tesoro for general corporate services, such as treasury, accounting and legal services. Although Tesoro continues to charge the Partnership a similar combination of direct charges and a fixed annual fee for general corporate services, the amounts allocated increased as a result of additional operational administrative resources utilized for management and growth of our assets.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

The Partnership retained $3.0 million of the net proceeds from the Offering for working capital needs, and we expect our ongoing sources of liquidity to include cash generated from operations, reimbursement by Tesoro for certain capital expenditures, borrowings under our revolving credit facility, and issuances of additional debt and equity securities. We believe that cash generated from these sources will be sufficient to meet our short-term working capital requirements, long-term capital expenditure requirements and minimum quarterly cash distributions.  

On July 21, 2011, we declared a quarterly cash distribution totaling $7.6 million, or $0.2448 per unit, to be paid on August 12, 2011 to unitholders of record on August 2, 2011. The quarterly cash distribution for the three months ended June 30, 2011, was calculated as the minimum quarterly cash distribution of $0.3375 prorated for the period beginning April 26, 2011, the date TLLP commenced operations. We intend to pay a quarterly distribution of at least $0.3375 per unit per quarter, which equates to $10.5 million per quarter, or $42.0 million per year, based on the number of common, subordinated and general partner units outstanding after completion of the Offering. We do not have a legal obligation to pay this distribution.
 

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Historically, the Predecessor's sources of liquidity included cash generated from operations and funding from Tesoro. Cash receipts were deposited in Tesoro's bank accounts and all cash disbursements were made from those accounts. As such, historically, our Predecessor's financial statements have reflected no cash balances. The Partnership has bank accounts separate from Tesoro, but Tesoro provides treasury services on our general partner's behalf pursuant to the omnibus agreement. Tesoro retained the working capital related to our Predecessor at the closing of the Offering, as the asset and liability balances represented our Predecessor's transactions prior to the closing of the Offering.

Revolving Credit Facility

We entered into a senior secured revolving credit agreement (“Revolving Credit Facility”), concurrent with the closing of the Offering, with a syndicate of banks and financial institutions, including Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent. The Revolving Credit Facility provides for total loan availability of $150.0 million and allows us to request that the capacity be increased up to an aggregate of $300.0 million, subject to receiving increased commitments from the lenders. We borrowed $50.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility, at the closing of the Offering, in order to fund a cash distribution to Tesoro in addition to the $283.0 million net distribution related to the Offering proceeds in consideration for contributed assets and to reimburse them for certain capital expenditures incurred with respect to the assets. The Revolving Credit Facility is non-recourse to Tesoro, except for Tesoro Logistics GP (our general partner), and is guaranteed by all of our subsidiaries and secured by substantially all of our assets. Borrowings available under the Revolving Credit Facility are up to the total available revolving capacity of the facility.

Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at either a base rate (3.25% as of June 30, 2011) plus an applicable margin, or a Eurodollar rate (0.19% as of June 30, 2011) plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin at June 30, 2011, was 1.50% in the case of the base rate and 2.50% in the case of the Eurodollar rate but varies based upon our Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined. The annual rate of commitment fees is 0.50%. The Revolving Credit Facility is scheduled to mature three years from execution and will terminate on April 25, 2014.

The Revolving Credit Facility contains affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the Partnership's ability (as well as the ability of our subsidiaries) to:

incur additional indebtedness and incur liens on assets to secure certain debt;
make distributions from our subsidiaries;
dispose of assets unless the proceeds from those sales are used to repay debt or are reinvested in our business;
make certain amendments, modifications or supplements to organization documents and material contracts;
engage in certain business activities;
engage in certain mergers or consolidations and transfers of assets; and
enter into transactions with affiliates.

Additionally, covenants require TLLP to maintain certain interest coverage and leverage ratios. We were in compliance with our debt covenants for the three months ended June 30, 2011.

Cash Flow Summary

Components of our cash flows are set forth below (in thousands): 
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2011
 
2010
Cash Flows From (Used In):
 
 
Predecessor
Operating Activities
$
4,557

 
$
(6,346
)
Investing Activities
(1,375
)
 
(1,518
)
Financing Activities
6,784

 
7,864

Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
9,966

 
$


Operating Activities. Net cash from (used in) operating activities increased $10.9 million, or 172%, to $4.6 million for the 2011 Period from $(6.3) million for the 2010 Period. The increase was related to higher revenues as a result of our newly executed commercial agreements.


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Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities for the 2011 Period decreased $0.1 million, or 9%, to $1.4 million compared to $1.5 million in the 2010 Period as significant cash payments were made in the 2010 Period on payables related to capital spending in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Financing Activities. Net cash from financing activities for the 2011 Period decreased $1.1 million, or 14%, to $6.8 million from $7.9 million for the 2010 Period as a result of transactions related to the initial public offering. We received net proceeds of $286.0 million from the sale of 14,950,000 common units, after deducting underwriting discounts, structuring and advisory fees, offering expenses and debt issuance costs of approximately $28.0 million and retained $3.0 million of these proceeds for working capital purposes before the cash distribution to Tesoro. We distributed $283.0 million to Tesoro in consideration for contributed assets and to reimburse them for certain capital expenditures incurred with respect to the assets.

Historically, the Predecessor's sources of liquidity included cash generated from operations and funding from Tesoro. Cash receipts were deposited in Tesoro's bank accounts and all cash disbursements were made from those accounts. The $3.5 million was the funding of the net loss for the period ending April 25, 2011 less any non-cash contributions.

Working capital. Working capital (excluding cash) increased $3.3 million at June 30, 2011 from December 31, 2010 primarily due to increased receivables related to the execution of new commercial contracts with Tesoro.

Capital Expenditures

The Partnership's operations are capital intensive, requiring investments to expand, upgrade or enhance existing operations and to meet environmental and operational regulations. Our capital requirements have consisted of and are expected to continue to consist of maintenance and expansion capital expenditures. Maintenance capital expenditures include expenditures required to maintain equipment reliability, tankage and pipeline integrity and safety, and to address environmental regulations. Expansion capital expenditures include expenditures to acquire assets and expand existing facilities or services that may increase throughput capacity on our pipelines and in our terminals or increase storage capacity at our storage facilities.

Capital spending during the 2011 Quarter and 2011 Period was $1.3 million and $1.8 million, respectively. Capital spending for the period subsequent to the Offering was $0.9 million. For the remainder of 2011, we estimate that total capital expenditures will be approximately $13.0 million for both maintenance and expansion capital projects, which has increased to reflect two new expansion capital projects, the Rangeland interconnect and Connelly gathering hub. We anticipate that these capital expenditures will be funded primarily with cash generated from operations, reimbursement by Tesoro for certain capital expenditures and borrowings under our revolving credit facility.
 
The following table is a summary of our capital expenditures for the three months ended June 30, 2011 disaggregated for the periods preceding and succeeding the Offering (in thousands):
 
 
Tesoro Logistics LP Predecessor
 
Tesoro Logistics LP
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2011
 
 
Through
 April 25, 2011
 
From
 April 26, 2011
 
 
Maintenance
 
$
30

 
$
312

 
$
342

Expansion
 
316

 
596

 
912

Total Capital Expenditures
 
$
346

 
$
908

 
$
1,254


Maintenance capital expenditures. Maintenance capital spending for the period subsequent to the Offering was $0.3 million. Maintenance capital spending in the 2011 Period decreased $0.3 million, or 41%, to $0.5 million compared to $0.8 million in the 2010 Period primarily related to a piping project at our Vancouver terminal, which was placed in service at the end of 2010. We estimate that our maintenance capital expenditures for the remainder of 2011 will be approximately $1.0 million for anticipated capital projects related to our Los Angeles terminal and tank maintenance and rack loading equipment at certain of our terminals.

Expansion capital expenditures. Expansion capital spending for the period subsequent to the Offering was $0.6 million. Expansion capital spending in the 2011 Period increased $1.1 million to $1.3 million compared to $0.2 million in the 2010 Period primarily related to 2011 expenditures for the SLC terminal ethanol blending project. We estimate that our expansion capital expenditures for the remainder of 2011 will be approximately $12.0 million.


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The following discussion describes our expansion capital spending plan for the remainder of 2011:

Our capital expansion estimates include approximately $5.0 million of expected spending in our Crude Oil Gathering segment beginning in 2011 on additional truck unloading, tankage and pumping capacity on the High Plains system to support the announced expansion of Tesoro's North Dakota refinery. We expect to spend approximately $3.5 million during the remainder of 2011, and we expect the project to be completed by the second quarter of 2012, subject to permitting requirements.

Further, Tesoro has announced a long-term agreement with Rangeland Energy, LLC for access to their crude oil loading terminal and pipeline facility in North Dakota. The facility will have a direct connection to the Partnership's High Plains system and is expected to be in service in the first quarter of 2012. As such, we expect to spend approximately $3.0 million in total, and approximately $1.0 million during the remainder of 2011, on the Rangeland interconnect project to establish interconnection of the Rangeland Energy, LLC terminal and pipeline facility and our High Plains system. We expect this project to be completed by the second quarter of 2012.

Also, as part of our strategy to expand our pipeline gathering system, we expect to spend approximately $5.0 million on the Connelly gathering hub project to build a new gathering hub and the initial gathering pipeline on our High Plains system. The first phase of this project includes the tankage and metering required to support multiple future expansions of gathering lines in the vicinity of the hub. The initial pipeline is expected to move 1,500 bpd of crude oil that we presently transport by truck.  We expect future phases to provide opportunities for incremental gathering tariffs and fees. We expect to spend approximately $2.0 million during the remainder of 2011 and to complete the project by the second quarter of 2012.

In addition, during the remainder of 2011 expansion capital expenditures are expected to provide for several projects to expand the services offered and capacity of our terminals within the Terminalling, Transportation and Storage segment, which will be completed in future periods. We expect to spend approximately $3.0 million in total on the addition of ethanol blending capabilities at our SLC and Burley terminals, approximately $2.0 million during the remainder of 2011, and approximately $3.0 million in total at our Los Angeles terminal to add the ability to unload transmix for transportation to Tesoro's Los Angeles refinery, approximately $1.5 million remaining in 2011. We expect to spend approximately $9.0 million in total at our Stockton terminal to add additional storage capacity that will allow us to increase the volume delivered through our terminal by approximately 8,000 bpd. We expect to spend approximately $2.0 million on this project during the remainder of 2011.

Environmental and Other Matters  

Environmental Regulation.  We are subject to extensive federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. These laws, which change frequently, regulate the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relate to protection of the environment. Compliance with these laws and regulations may require us to remediate environmental damage from any discharge of petroleum or chemical substances from our facilities or require us to install additional pollution control equipment on our equipment and facilities. Our failure to comply with these or any other environmental or safety-related regulations could result in the assessment of administrative, civil, or criminal penalties, the imposition of investigatory and remedial liabilities, and the issuance of injunctions that may subject us to additional operational constraints.  

Future expenditures may be required to comply with the Clean Air Act and other federal, state and local requirements for our various sites, including our storage facility, pipelines and refined products terminals. The impact of these legislative and regulatory developments, if enacted or adopted, could result in increased compliance costs and additional operating restrictions on our business, each of which could have an adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations and liquidity. Tesoro indemnifies us for certain of these costs as described in the omnibus agreement.

Environmental Liabilities.  Tesoro has been party to various litigation and contingent loss matters, including environmental matters, arising in the ordinary course of business. The outcome of these matters cannot always be accurately predicted, but our Predecessor has recognized historical liabilities for these matters based on estimates and applicable accounting guidelines and principles.  These liabilities were based on engineering estimates, expected timing, extent of remedial actions required by governing agencies and experience gained from similar sites for which environmental assessments or remediation have been completed. It is reasonably possible that the estimates will change and that remediation costs could be adjusted as more information becomes available.  

The accrued liabilities of record at the time of the Offering are included in our Predecessor's condensed combined financial statements. Liabilities were recorded when site restoration and environmental remediation and cleanup obligations were considered probable and could be reasonably estimated. Environmental liabilities of $2.1 million were accrued as of December 31, 2010, for groundwater and soil remediation projects at our Stockton, Burley and Anchorage terminals. These liabilities were retained by Tesoro at the closing of the Offering.


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We are currently, and expect to continue, incurring expenses for environmental cleanup at a number of our pipelines, terminals and storage facilities. As part of the omnibus agreement, Tesoro indemnifies us for certain environmental liabilities associated with the operation of our assets and arising at or before the closing of the Offering on April 26, 2011. Indemnification for unknown environmental liabilities is limited to pre-closing conditions identified prior to the earlier of April 26, 2016 and the date that Tesoro no longer controls our general partner (provided that, in any event, such date shall not be earlier than April 26, 2013), and a $0.25 million aggregate annual deductible for each type (unknown environmental liabilities or title matters) before we are entitled to indemnification in any calendar year. Neither we nor our general partner has any contractual obligation to investigate or identify any such unknown environmental liabilities after the closing of the Offering. We have agreed to indemnify Tesoro for events and conditions associated with the ownership or operation of our assets that occur after the closing of this Offering and for environmental liabilities related to our assets to the extent Tesoro is not required to indemnify us for such liabilities. As of June 30, 2011 TLLP did not have any environmental liabilities recorded on the balance sheet.



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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (including information incorporated by reference) includes and references "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to, among other things, expectations regarding revenues, cash flows, capital expenditures, and other financial items. These statements also relate to our business strategy, goals and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, and profitability. We have used the words "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "project," "will," "would" and similar terms and phrases to identify forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which speak only as of the date the statements were made.

Although we believe the assumptions upon which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of these assumptions could prove to be inaccurate and the forward-looking statements based on these assumptions could be incorrect. The matters discussed in these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and trends to differ materially from those made, projected, or implied in or by the forward-looking statements depending on a variety of uncertainties or other factors including, but not limited to:

changes in global economic conditions and the effects of the global economic downturn on Tesoro's business and the business of its suppliers, customers, business partners and credit lenders;
the suspension, reduction or termination of Tesoro's obligation under our commercial agreements and our operational services agreement;
a material decrease in the refining margins at Tesoro's refineries;
a material decrease in the crude oil produced in the Bakken Shale/Williston Basin area;
the risk of contract cancellation, non-renewal or failure to perform by Tesoro's customers, and Tesoro's inability to replace such contracts and/or customers;
Tesoro's ability to remain in compliance with the terms of its outstanding indebtedness;
the timing and extent of changes in commodity prices and demand for Tesoro's refined products;
state and federal environmental, economic, health and safety, energy and other policies and regulations, including those related to climate change and any changes therein, and any legal or regulatory investigations, delays or other factors beyond our control;
operational hazards inherent in refining operations and in transporting and storing crude oil and refined products;
the availability and costs of crude oil, other refinery feedstocks and refined products;
disruptions due to equipment interruption or failure at our facilities, Tesoro's facilities or third-party facilities on which Tesoro's business is dependent;
changes in the cost or availability of third-party vessels, pipelines and other means of delivering and transporting crude oil, feedstocks and refined products;
actions of customers and competitors;
risks related to labor relations and workplace safety;
earthquakes or other natural disasters affecting operations;
weather conditions affecting our or Tesoro's operations or the areas in which Tesoro markets its refined products;
adverse rulings, judgments, or settlements in litigation or other legal or tax matters, including unexpected environmental remediation costs in excess of any accruals, which affect us or Tesoro;
changes in our cash flow from operations;
changes in capital requirements or in execution of planned capital projects;
direct or indirect effects on our business resulting from actual or threatened terrorist incidents or acts of war;
political developments;
changes in Tesoro's crude oil and refined product inventory levels and carrying costs;
seasonal variations in demand for refined products; and
changes in insurance markets impacting costs and the level and types of coverage available.

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Many of these factors are described in greater detail in our prospectus dated April 19, 2011, as filed with the SEC on April 21, 2011. All future written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the previous statements. We undertake no obligation to update any information contained herein or to publicly release the results of any revisions to any forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or that we become aware of, after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices. As we do not own the refined products or crude oil that are shipped through our pipelines, distributed through our terminals, or held in our storage facilities, and because all of our commercial agreements with Tesoro, other than our master terminalling services agreement, require Tesoro to bear the risk of any volume loss relating to the services we provide, we have minimal direct exposure to risks associated with fluctuating commodity prices. In addition, our commercial agreements with Tesoro are indexed to inflation and contain fuel surcharge provisions that are designed to substantially mitigate our exposure to increases in diesel fuel prices and the cost of other supplies used in our business. We do not intend to hedge our exposure to commodity risk related to imbalance gains and losses or to diesel fuel or other supply costs.

Debt that the Partnership incurs under our revolving credit facility bears interest at a variable rate and exposes us to interest rate risk. Unless interest rates increase significantly in the future, our exposure to interest rate risk should be minimal. Concurrent with the closing of our Offering, we borrowed $50.0 million under our revolving credit facility. With all other variables held constant, a 1.0% change in the interest rate associated with this borrowing would result in a $0.5 million change in interest expense.  Any change in interest rates would affect cash flows, but not the fair value of the debt we incur under our revolving credit facility. We do not currently have in place any hedges or forward contracts to hedge our exposure to interest rate risks.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The SEC, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, adopted rules requiring every company that files reports with the SEC to include a management report on such company's internal control over financial reporting in its annual report. In addition, our independent registered public accounting firm must attest to our internal control over financial reporting. Our first Annual Report on Form 10-K will not include a report of management's assessment regarding internal control over financial reporting or an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm due to a transition period established by SEC rules applicable to new public companies. Management will be required to provide an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2011, 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

Although the Partnership may, from time to time, be involved in litigation and claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business, we do not believe that we are a party to any litigation that will have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations or statements of cash flows. We are not aware of any significant legal or governmental proceedings against us, or contemplated to be brought against us.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no significant changes from the risk factors previously disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our prospectus dated April 19, 2011, as filed with the SEC on April 21, 2011.


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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
(a)Exhibits
Exhibit Number
 
Description of Exhibit
3.1
 
Certificate of Limited Partnership of Tesoro Logistics LP (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on January 4, 2011, File No. 333-171525).
 
 
 
3.2
 
Certificate of Formation of Tesoro Logistics GP, LLC (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on January 4, 2011, File No. 333-171525).
 
 
 
3.3
 
First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Tesoro Logistics LP dated April 26, 2011 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
3.4
 
Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Tesoro Logistics GP, LLC dated April 25, 2011 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.1
 
Credit Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2011, among Tesoro Logistics LP, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and L/C Issuer and lender, and other lender party thereto (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.2
 
Contribution, Conveyance and Assumption Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2011, among Tesoro Logistics LP, Tesoro Logistics GP, LLC, Tesoro Logistics Operations LLC, Tesoro Corporation, Tesoro Alaska Company, Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company and Tesoro High Plains Pipeline Company LLC (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
#10.3
 
Tesoro Logistics LP 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan, adopted as of March 31, 2011 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.4
 
Omnibus Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2011, among Tesoro Corporation, Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company, Tesoro Companies, Inc., Tesoro Alaska Company, Tesoro Logistics LP and Tesoro Logistics GP, LLC (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.5
 
Operational Services Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2011, among Tesoro Companies, Inc., Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company, Tesoro Alaska Company, Tesoro Logistics GP, LLC, Tesoro Logistics Operations LLC and Tesoro High Plains Pipeline Company LLC (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.6
 
Transportation Services Agreement (High Plains Pipeline System), dated as of April 26, 2011, between Tesoro High Plains Pipeline Company LLC and Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.7
 
Trucking Transportation Services Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2011, between Tesoro Logistics Operations LLC and Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
†10.8
 
Master Terminalling Services Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2011, among Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company, Tesoro Alaska Company and Tesoro Logistics Operations LLC (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.9
 
Transportation Services Agreement (SLC Short-Haul Pipelines), dated as of April 26, 2011, between Tesoro Logistics Operations LLC and Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.10
 
Salt Lake City Storage and Transportation Services Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2011, between Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company and Tesoro Logistics Operations LLC (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.11
 
Terminal Sublease, dated as of April 26, 2011, between Tesoro Alaska Company, as Landlord, and Tesoro Alaska Logistics LLC, as Tenant (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
#10.12
 
Form of Tesoro Logistics LP 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan Performance Phantom Unit Agreement (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 20, 2011, File No. 1-35143).

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Exhibit Number
 
Description of Exhibit
 
 
 
*31.1
 
Certification by Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
*31.2
 
Certification by Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
*32.1
 
Certification by Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
*32.2
 
Certification by Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
**101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
**101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
 
**101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
**101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
 
**101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
 
 
**101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
____________ 
*    Filed herewith
**    Submitted electronically herewith
#    Compensatory plan or arrangement
†    Confidential treatment has been granted for certain portions of this Exhibit pursuant to a confidential treatment order granted by the Securities Exchange Commission. Such portions have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities Exchange Commission.

In accordance with Rule 402 of Regulation S-T, the XBRL information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.    



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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.
 
 
TESORO LOGISTICS LP
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
Tesoro Logistics GP, LLC
 
 
 
Its General Partner
 
 
 
 
Date:
August 10, 2011
By:
/s/ GREGORY J. GOFF  
 
 
 
Gregory J. Goff 
 
 
 
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
Date:
August 10, 2011
By:
/s/ G. SCOTT SPENDLOVE  
 
 
 
G. Scott Spendlove 
 
 
 
Director, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number
 
Description of Exhibit
3.1
 
Certificate of Limited Partnership of Tesoro Logistics LP (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on January 4, 2011, File No. 333-171525).
 
 
 
3.2
 
Certificate of Formation of Tesoro Logistics GP, LLC (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on January 4, 2011, File No. 333-171525).
 
 
 
3.3
 
First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Tesoro Logistics LP dated April 26, 2011 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
3.4
 
Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Tesoro Logistics GP, LLC dated April 25, 2011 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.1
 
Credit Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2011, among Tesoro Logistics LP, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and L/C Issuer and lender, and other lender party thereto (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.2
 
Contribution, Conveyance and Assumption Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2011, among Tesoro Logistics LP, Tesoro Logistics GP, LLC, Tesoro Logistics Operations LLC, Tesoro Corporation, Tesoro Alaska Company, Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company and Tesoro High Plains Pipeline Company LLC (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
#10.3
 
Tesoro Logistics LP 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan, adopted as of March 31, 2011 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.4
 
Omnibus Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2011, among Tesoro Corporation, Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company, Tesoro Companies, Inc., Tesoro Alaska Company, Tesoro Logistics LP and Tesoro Logistics GP, LLC (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.5
 
Operational Services Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2011, among Tesoro Companies, Inc., Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company, Tesoro Alaska Company, Tesoro Logistics GP, LLC, Tesoro Logistics Operations LLC and Tesoro High Plains Pipeline Company LLC (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.6
 
Transportation Services Agreement (High Plains Pipeline System), dated as of April 26, 2011, between Tesoro High Plains Pipeline Company LLC and Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.7
 
Trucking Transportation Services Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2011, between Tesoro Logistics Operations LLC and Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
†10.8
 
Master Terminalling Services Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2011, among Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company, Tesoro Alaska Company and Tesoro Logistics Operations LLC (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.9
 
Transportation Services Agreement (SLC Short-Haul Pipelines), dated as of April 26, 2011, between Tesoro Logistics Operations LLC and Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.10
 
Salt Lake City Storage and Transportation Services Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2011, between Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company and Tesoro Logistics Operations LLC (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
10.11
 
Terminal Sublease, dated as of April 26, 2011, between Tesoro Alaska Company, as Landlord, and Tesoro Alaska Logistics LLC, as Tenant (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
#10.12
 
Form of Tesoro Logistics LP 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan Performance Phantom Unit Agreement (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 20, 2011, File No. 1-35143).
 
 
 
*31.1
 
Certification by Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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Exhibit Number
 
Description of Exhibit
 
 
 
*31.2
 
Certification by Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
*32.1
 
Certification by Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
*32.2
 
Certification by Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
**101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
**101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
 
**101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
**101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
 
**101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
 
 
**101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
____________ 
*    Filed herewith
**    Submitted electronically herewith
#    Compensatory plan or arrangement
†    Confidential treatment has been granted for certain portions of this Exhibit pursuant to a confidential treatment order granted by the Securities Exchange Commission. Such portions have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities Exchange Commission.

In accordance with Rule 402 of Regulation S-T, the XBRL information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.    




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