Q1 2025 was challenging for Tidewater Midstream (TWM), with wider discounts on refined products, producer shut-ins, and lower throughput at key facilities; consolidated net loss attributable to shareholders was $31.8 million, compared to $11.3 million in Q1 2024, and adjusted EBITDA was negative $3.7 million versus $39.8 million in the prior year.
TWM announced the acquisition of the north segment of Pembina's Western Pipeline, a strategic asset expected to provide the Prince George Refinery (PGR) with a more reliable and lower-cost feedstock source; anticipated OpEx savings include the elimination of a $10 million annual capital fee, with run-rate maintenance capital expected to remain similar to historical levels.
Throughput at PGR averaged 9,936 barrels per day (down 9% from Q4 2024 and 20% from Q1 2024) due to third-party maintenance and inventory management; throughput is expected to normalize over the course of the year, and refined product sales have increased monthly since the start of 2025.
The company is focused on improving liquidity and deleveraging, targeting $100 million in non-core asset sales (including the completed $24 million BRC roadway network sale), and leveraging inventory and VCLCFS credits for additional liquidity.
TWM expects improved volumes and margins beginning in Q2 2025, with crack spreads and market conditions showing signs of recovery; the company continues to broaden its customer base for refined products and anticipates increased throughput and contract opportunities at its Brazeau River complex.