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EX-31.A - EX-31.A - QUESTAR GAS CO | ck0000068589-ex31a_10.htm |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018
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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 |
Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter, address of principal executive office and registrant’s telephone number |
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333-69210 |
QUESTAR GAS COMPANY |
87-0155877 |
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333 SOUTH STATE STREET SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84145 (801) 324-5000 |
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State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization of the registrant: Utah
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 ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Smaller reporting company |
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
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Questar Gas Company does not have any voting or non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates. As of October 12, 2018, Questar Gas Company had 9,189,626 shares of common stock outstanding. Dominion Energy Questar Corporation (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dominion Energy, Inc.) holds all of the outstanding stock of Questar Gas Company.
QUESTAR GAS COMPANY MEETS THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTION H(1)(a) AND (b) OF FORM 10-Q AND IS FILING THIS FORM 10-Q UNDER THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT.
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PART I. Financial Information |
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Item 1. |
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Item 2. |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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PART II. Other Information |
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Item 1. |
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Item 1A. |
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Item 6. |
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The following abbreviations or acronyms used in this Form 10-Q are defined below:
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Definition |
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2017 Tax Reform Act |
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An Act to Provide for Reconciliation Pursuant to Titles II and V of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 (previously known as The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) enacted on December 22, 2017 |
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ARO |
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Asset retirement obligation |
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bcf |
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Billion cubic feet |
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CEO |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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CERCLA |
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, also known as Superfund |
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CET |
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Conservation enabling tariff |
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CFO |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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DEQPS |
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Dominion Energy Questar Pipeline Services, Inc. |
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DES |
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Dominion Energy Services, Inc. |
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Dominion Energy |
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The legal entity, Dominion Energy, Inc., one or more of its consolidated subsidiaries (other than Dominion Energy Questar or Questar Gas) or operating segments, or the entirety of Dominion Energy, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries |
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Dominion Energy Gas |
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The legal entity, Dominion Energy Gas Holdings, LLC, one or more of its consolidated subsidiaries or operating segment, or the entirety of Dominion Energy Gas Holdings, LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries |
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Dominion Energy Questar |
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The legal entity, Dominion Energy Questar Corporation, one or more of its consolidated subsidiaries (other than Questar Gas) or operating segment, or the entirety of Dominion Energy Questar Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries |
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Dominion Energy Questar Combination |
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Dominion Energy’s acquisition of Dominion Energy Questar completed on September 16, 2016 pursuant to the terms of the agreement and plan of merger entered on January 31, 2016 |
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Dominion Energy Questar Pipeline |
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Dominion Energy Questar Pipeline, LLC, one or more of its consolidated subsidiaries, or the entirety of Dominion Energy Questar Pipeline, LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries |
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Dth |
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Dekatherm |
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EEP |
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Energy-efficiency program |
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EPA |
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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GAAP |
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U.S. generally accepted accounting principles |
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Gas Infrastructure |
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Gas Infrastructure Group operating segment |
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GHG |
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Greenhouse gas |
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Idaho Commission |
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission |
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IRCA |
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Intercompany revolving credit agreement |
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LNG |
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Liquefied natural gas |
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MD&A |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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Questar Gas |
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The legal entity Questar Gas Company |
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SEC |
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Securities and Exchange Commission |
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Utah Commission |
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Public Service Commission of Utah |
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VIE |
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Variable interest entity |
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Virginia Power |
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The legal entity, Virginia Electric and Power Company, one or more of its consolidated subsidiaries or operating segments, or the entirety of Virginia Electric and Power Company and its consolidated subsidiaries |
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Wexpro |
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The legal entity, Wexpro Company, one or more of its consolidated subsidiaries, or the entirety of Wexpro Company and its consolidated subsidiaries |
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Wyoming Commission |
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Wyoming Public Service Commission |
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QUESTAR GAS COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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2017 |
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Operating Revenue(1) |
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84.1 |
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90.9 |
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628.2 |
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627.5 |
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Operating Expenses |
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Purchased gas(1) |
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35.9 |
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42.3 |
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361.5 |
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359.1 |
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Other operations and maintenance(1) |
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31.7 |
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30.2 |
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112.2 |
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116.5 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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19.0 |
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19.4 |
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56.3 |
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52.1 |
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Other taxes |
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6.3 |
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5.6 |
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19.0 |
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17.0 |
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Total Operating Expenses |
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92.9 |
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97.5 |
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549.0 |
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544.7 |
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Income (loss) from operations |
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(8.8 |
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(6.6 |
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79.2 |
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82.8 |
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Other income |
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0.8 |
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1.1 |
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2.6 |
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3.1 |
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Interest and related charges(1) |
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8.9 |
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8.5 |
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27.0 |
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25.5 |
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Income (loss) from operations before income tax expense |
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(16.9 |
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54.8 |
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60.4 |
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Income tax expense (benefit) |
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10.1 |
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Net Income (Loss) |
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44.7 |
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37.5 |
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See Note 13 for amounts attributable to related parties. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of Questar Gas’ Financial Statements.
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BALANCE SHEETS
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December 31, |
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2017(1) |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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1.7 |
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Customer receivables (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1.5 and $1.7) |
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34.9 |
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171.7 |
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Other receivables |
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1.4 |
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Affiliated receivables |
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Inventories at lower of average cost or market: |
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Gas stored |
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62.1 |
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52.9 |
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Materials and supplies |
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22.7 |
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25.2 |
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Regulatory assets |
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10.6 |
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16.6 |
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Other(2) |
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11.5 |
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Total current assets |
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144.9 |
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282.0 |
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Property, Plant and Equipment |
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Property, plant and equipment |
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3,205.5 |
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3,041.7 |
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Accumulated depreciation and amortization |
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(786.6 |
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(745.8 |
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Total property, plant and equipment, net |
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2,418.9 |
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2,295.9 |
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Deferred Charges and Other Assets |
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Pension and other postretirement benefit assets(2) |
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111.1 |
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107.1 |
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Other |
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19.9 |
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12.8 |
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Total deferred charges and other assets |
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131.0 |
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119.9 |
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Total assets |
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2,694.8 |
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2,697.8 |
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Questar Gas’ Balance Sheet at December 31, 2017 has been derived from the audited Balance Sheet at that date. |
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See Note 13 for amounts attributable to related parties. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of Questar Gas’ Financial Statements.
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BALANCE SHEETS—(Continued)
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2017(1) |
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities |
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Securities due within one year |
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Short-term debt |
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110.0 |
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165.0 |
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Affiliated current borrowings |
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48.4 |
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Accounts payable |
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24.0 |
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53.8 |
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Accrued interest, payroll and taxes |
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35.0 |
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Payables to affiliates |
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34.8 |
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68.3 |
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Regulatory liabilities |
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40.9 |
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9.9 |
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Contract liabilities |
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17.8 |
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Other |
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29.7 |
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Total current liabilities |
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340.6 |
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552.1 |
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Long-Term Debt |
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745.2 |
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595.9 |
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Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities |
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Deferred income taxes |
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275.3 |
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276.1 |
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Regulatory liabilities |
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453.3 |
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441.0 |
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Other(2) |
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110.7 |
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107.6 |
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Total deferred credits and other liabilities |
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839.3 |
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Total liabilities |
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1,925.1 |
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Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 11) |
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Equity |
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Common stock - par value $2.50(3) |
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23.0 |
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23.0 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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272.5 |
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272.5 |
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Retained earnings |
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474.2 |
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Total common shareholder's equity |
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769.7 |
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725.1 |
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Total liabilities and shareholder's equity |
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2,694.8 |
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2,697.8 |
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Questar Gas’ Balance Sheet at December 31, 2017 has been derived from the audited Balance Sheet at that date. |
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See Note 13 for amounts attributable to related parties. |
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50.0 million shares authorized; 9.2 million shares outstanding at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of Questar Gas’ Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Operating Activities |
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Net income |
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44.7 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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56.3 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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4.3 |
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Other adjustments for non-cash items |
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0.5 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
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117.9 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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223.7 |
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Investing Activities |
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Property, plant and equipment purchased |
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Other |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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Financing Activities |
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Issuance (repayment) of short-term debt, net |
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Issuance of long-term debt |
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Repayment of long-term debt |
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Repayment of affiliated current borrowings, net |
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(26.6 |
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(48.0 |
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Other |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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(53.0 |
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Decrease in cash and equivalents |
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Cash, restricted cash and equivalents at beginning of period(1) |
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6.7 |
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Cash, restricted cash and equivalents at end of period(1) |
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1.7 |
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5.9 |
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information |
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Significant noncash investing activities: |
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Accrued capital expenditures |
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10.0 |
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$ |
21.3 |
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No amounts were held in restricted cash and equivalents in any of the periods presented. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of Questar Gas’ Financial Statements.
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Note 1. Nature of Operations
Questar Gas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dominion Energy Questar which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dominion Energy.
Questar Gas distributes natural gas as a public utility in Utah, southwestern Wyoming and a small portion of southeastern Idaho. The Utah, Wyoming and Idaho Commissions have granted Questar Gas the necessary regulatory approvals to serve these areas. Questar Gas also has long-term franchises granted by communities and counties within its service area.
Revenue generated by Questar Gas is based primarily on rates established by the Utah and Wyoming Commissions. The Idaho Commission has contracted with the Utah Commission for rate oversight of Questar Gas’ operations in Idaho.
Wexpro, an affiliate, provides the majority of Questar Gas’ natural gas supply and Dominion Energy Questar Pipeline, an affiliate, provides the majority of Questar Gas’ transportation and storage services.
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies
As permitted by the rules and regulations of the SEC, Questar Gas’ accompanying unaudited Financial Statements contain certain condensed financial information and exclude certain footnote disclosures normally included in annual audited financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. These unaudited Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and Notes in Questar Gas’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited Financial Statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly its financial position at September 30, 2018, its results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 and its cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017. Such adjustments are normal and recurring in nature unless otherwise noted.
Questar Gas makes certain estimates and assumptions in preparing its Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues, expenses and cash flows for the periods presented. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year. Information for quarterly periods is affected by seasonal variations in sales, rate changes, purchased gas expenses and other factors.
Certain amounts in Questar Gas’ 2017 Financial Statements and Notes have been reclassified to conform to the 2018 presentation for comparative purposes. The reclassifications did not affect Questar Gas’ net income, total assets, liabilities, equity or cash flows.
The effect of the adoption of revised accounting guidance for revenue recognition from contracts with customers is described below. There have been no other significant changes from Note 2 to the Financial Statements in Questar Gas’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Operating Revenue
Operating revenue is recorded on the basis of services rendered, commodities delivered or contracts settled and includes amounts yet to be billed to customers. Questar Gas collects sales taxes; however, these amounts are excluded from revenue. Questar Gas’ customer receivables include accrued unbilled revenue based on estimated amounts of natural gas delivered but not yet billed to its customers.
The primary types of sales and service activities reported as operating revenue for Questar Gas, subsequent to the adoption of revised guidance for revenue recognition from contracts with customers, are as follows:
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
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Regulated gas sales consist of state-regulated delivery of natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers; |
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Regulated gas transportation sales consist of state-regulated transportation of natural gas for commercial and industrial customers to buy their own natural gas supply; |
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Other regulated revenue consists primarily of miscellaneous product sales, connection fees and forfeited discounts; and |
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Other nonregulated revenue consists primarily of sales of natural gas production at market-based rates and sales of oil and extracted products. |
Other Revenue
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Other revenue consists primarily of royalty revenues. |
The primary types of sales and service activities reported as operating revenue for Questar Gas, prior to the adoption of revised guidance for revenue recognition from contracts with customers, were as follows:
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Regulated gas sales consisted of delivery of natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers; |
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Gas transportation consisted of transportation of gas for commercial and industrial customers who buy their own gas supply; and |
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Other consisted of connection fees, royalties, miscellaneous product sales, etc. |
Revenues from gas sales are recognized over time, as the customers of Questar Gas consume the gas as it is delivered. Transportation contracts are primarily stand-ready service contracts that include fixed reservation and variable usage fees. Fixed fees are recognized ratably over the life of the contract, which is less than 12 months, as the stand-ready performance obligation is satisfied, while variable usage fees are recognized when Questar Gas has a right to consideration from a customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customer of the performance obligation completed to date. As a local distribution company, substantially all of Questar Gas’ revenues are derived from performance obligations satisfied over time, rather than recognized at a single point in time, and are month-to-month contracts billed according to the terms of its tariff. Payment for most sales varies by contract type, but is typically due within a month of billing.
New Accounting Standards
Revenue Recognition
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued revised accounting guidance for revenue recognition from contracts with customers. Questar Gas adopted this revised accounting guidance for interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. The adoption of the revised standard had no impact on the amount of revenue recognized.
Note 3. Operating Revenue
Questar Gas’ operating revenue, subsequent to the adoption of revised guidance for revenue recognition from contracts with customers, consists of the following:
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|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
||
|
|
September 30, 2018 |
|
|
September 30, 2018 |
|
||
(millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Regulated gas sales: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Residential |
|
$ |
60.9 |
|
|
$ |
448.9 |
|
Commercial |
|
|
8.7 |
|
|
|
127.8 |
|
Industrial |
|
|
0.9 |
|
|
|
4.3 |
|
Regulated gas transportation |
|
|
6.5 |
|
|
|
20.2 |
|
Other regulated revenue |
|
|
1.9 |
|
|
|
6.6 |
|
Other nonregulated revenue(1)(2) |
|
|
3.4 |
|
|
|
12.6 |
|
Total operating revenue from contracts with customers |
|
|
82.3 |
|
|
|
620.4 |
|
Other revenue(1) |
|
|
1.8 |
|
|
|
7.8 |
|
Total operating revenue |
|
$ |
84.1 |
|
|
$ |
628.2 |
|
(1) |
See Note 13 for amounts attributable to related parties. |
(2) |
The amounts above include sales of oil and extracted products of $2.0 million and $7.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively, which are considered to be goods transferred at a point in time. |
Contract liabilities represent an entity’s obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the entity has received consideration, or the amount that is due, from the customer. At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, Questar Gas’ contract liability balances were $17.8 million and $17.3 million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, Questar Gas recognized revenue of $17.3 million from the beginning contract liability balance as Questar Gas fulfilled its obligations to provide service to its customers.
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Questar Gas’ operating revenue, prior to the adoption of revised guidance for revenue recognition from contracts with customers, consisted of the following:
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
||
|
|
September 30, 2017 |
|
|
September 30, 2017 |
|
||
(millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Residential and commercial gas sales |
|
$ |
75.3 |
|
|
$ |
575.8 |
|
Industrial gas sales |
|
|
2.6 |
|
|
|
8.9 |
|
Gas transportation |
|
|
6.1 |
|
|
|
19.3 |
|
Other(1) |
|
|
6.9 |
|
|
|
23.5 |
|
Total operating revenue |
|
$ |
90.9 |
|
|
$ |
627.5 |
|
(1) |
See Note 13 for amounts attributable to related parties. |
Note 4. Income Taxes
For continuing operations, the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate reconciles to Questar Gas’ effective income tax rate as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
2018 |
|
|
2017 |
|
||
U.S. statutory rate |
|
|
21.0 |
% |
|
|
35.0 |
% |
Increases (reductions) resulting from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
State taxes, net of federal benefit |
|
|
3.7 |
|
|
|
3.1 |
|
Reversal of excess deferred income taxes |
|
|
(4.6 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
State legislative change |
|
|
(1.0 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Other, net |
|
|
(0.6 |
) |
|
|
(0.2 |
) |
Effective tax rate |
|
|
18.5 |
% |
|
|
37.9 |
% |
The 2017 Tax Reform Act reduced the statutory federal income tax rate to 21% beginning in January 2018. Accordingly, current income taxes, and deferred income taxes that originate in 2018, are being recorded at the new 21% rate. Deferred taxes will reverse at the weighted average rate used to originate the deferred tax liability, which in some cases will be 35%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, Questar Gas has recorded an estimate of the portion of excess deferred income tax amortization expected to occur in 2018. The reversal of these excess deferred income taxes will impact the effective tax rate, and may ultimately impact rates charged to customers. As described in Note 8 to the Financial Statements, Questar Gas decreased revenue and increased regulatory liabilities to offset these deferred tax impacts in accordance with applicable regulatory commission orders or formula rate mechanisms.
Questar Gas continues to evaluate the changes in accelerated depreciation for tax purposes and state conformity to the provisions of the 2017 Tax Reform Act. As of September 30, 2018, Questar Gas has applied the provisions of recently proposed regulations addressing the availability of federal bonus depreciation for the period beginning after September 27, 2017 through December 31, 2017. The application of these proposed regulations had no impact on income tax expense as the changes in, and remeasurement of, deferred tax liabilities were recorded as increases to regulatory liabilities of $4.4 million. These amounts represent Questar Gas’ best estimate based on available information, and could be subject to change based on additional guidance in yet to be finalized regulations. See Note 4 to the Financial Statements in Questar Gas’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 for a discussion of the impacts of the 2017 Tax Reform Act.
Note 5. Fair Value Measurements
Questar Gas’ fair value measurements are made in accordance with the policies discussed in Note 5 to the Financial Statements in Questar Gas’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. See Note 6 in this report for further information about Questar Gas’ derivatives and hedge accounting activities.
Questar Gas enters into certain physical forwards, which are considered Level 3 as they have one or more inputs that are not observable and are significant to the valuation. The discounted cash flow method is used to value Level 3 physical forward contracts. The discounted cash flow model for forwards calculates mark-to-market valuations based on forward market prices, original transaction prices, volumes, risk-free rate of return, and credit spreads. For Level 3 fair value measurements, forward market prices are considered unobservable. The unobservable inputs are developed and substantiated using historical information, available market data,
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third-party data, and statistical analysis. Periodically, inputs to valuation models are reviewed and revised as needed, based on historical information, updated market data, market liquidity and relationships, and changes in third-party pricing sources.
The following table presents Questar Gas’ quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements at September 30, 2018. The range and weighted average are presented in dollars for market price inputs.
|
|
Fair Value (millions) |
|
|
Valuation Techniques |
|
Unobservable Input |
|
|
|
Range |
|
Weighted Average(1) |
|
||
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Physical forwards: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural gas(2) |
|
$ |
6.9 |
|
|
Discounted cash flow |
|
Market price (per Dth) |
|
(3 |
) |
1.8 - 4.1 |
|
|
2.7 |
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
6.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Averages weighted by volume. |
(2) |
Includes basis. |
(3) |
Represents market prices beyond defined terms for Level 1 and 2. |
Sensitivity of the fair value measurements to changes in the significant unobservable inputs is as follows:
Significant Unobservable Inputs |
|
Position |
|
Change to Input |
|
Impact on Fair Value Measurement |
Market price |
|
Buy |
|
Increase (decrease) |
|
Gain (loss) |
Market price |
|
Sell |
|
Increase (decrease) |
|
Loss (gain) |
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following table presents Questar Gas’ assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for each hierarchy level, including both current and noncurrent portions.
|
|
Level 1 |
|
|
Level 2 |
|
|
Level 3 |
|
|
Total |
|
||||
(millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At September 30, 2018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivatives: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commodity |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
6.9 |
|
|
$ |
6.9 |
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
6.9 |
|
|
$ |
6.9 |
|
At December 31, 2017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivatives: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commodity |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
2.4 |
|
|
$ |
2.4 |
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
2.4 |
|
|
$ |
2.4 |
|
The following table presents the net change in Questar Gas’ assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and included in the Level 3 fair value category.
|
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
||||||||||
|
|
2018 |
|
|
2017 |
|
|
2018 |
|
|
2017 |
|
||||
(millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning balance |
|
$ |
3.9 |
|
|
$ |
(0.2 |
) |
|
$ |
2.4 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in earnings(1) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
Included in regulatory assets/liabilities |
|
|
3.0 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
4.5 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Settlements |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
|
|
0.1 |
|
Purchases |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
Ending balance |
|
$ |
6.9 |
|
|
$ |
0.1 |
|
|
$ |
6.9 |
|
|
$ |
0.1 |
|
(1) |
The gains and losses included in earnings were classified in purchased gas. |
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There were no unrealized gains or losses included in earnings in the Level 3 fair value category relating to assets/liabilities still held at the reporting date for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Substantially all of Questar Gas’ financial instruments are recorded at fair value, with the exception of the instruments described below, which are reported at historical cost. Estimated fair values have been determined using available market information and valuation methodologies considered appropriate by management. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, customer and other receivables, affiliated receivables, short-term debt, affiliated current borrowings, accounts payable and payables to affiliates are representative of fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. For Questar Gas’ financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value, the carrying amounts and estimated fair values are as follows:
|
|
September 30, 2018 |
|
|
December 31, 2017 |
|
||||||||||
|
|
Carrying Amount |
|
|
Estimated Fair Value(1) |
|
|
Carrying Amount |
|
|
Estimated Fair Value(1) |
|
||||
(millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, including securities due within one year(2) |
|
$ |
745.2 |
|
|
$ |
781.0 |
|
|
$ |
715.9 |
|
|
$ |
783.2 |
|
(1) |
Fair value is estimated using market prices, where available, and interest rates currently available for issuance of debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. The fair value measurements are classified as Level 2. |
(2) |
Carrying amount includes amounts which represent the unamortized debt issuance costs, discount or premium. |
Note 6. Derivatives and Hedge Accounting Activities
Questar Gas’ accounting policies, objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments are discussed in Note 2 to the Financial Statements in the Questar Gas’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. See Note 5 in this report for further information about fair value measurements and associated valuation methods for derivatives.
Derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross on Questar Gas’ Balance Sheets. Questar Gas’ derivative contracts include over-the-counter transactions, which are bilateral contracts that are transacted directly with a counterparty. At September 30, 2018, substantially all of Questar Gas’ derivative assets and liabilities were not subject to a master netting or similar arrangement.
Volumes
The following table presents the volume of Questar Gas’ derivative activity at September 30, 2018. These volumes are based on open derivative positions and represent the combined absolute value of their long and short positions, except in the case of offsetting transactions, for which they represent the absolute value of the net volume of their long and short positions.
|
|
Current |
|
|
Noncurrent |
|
||
Natural Gas (bcf): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basis |
|
|
7.3 |
|
|
|
19.1 |
|
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Fair Value and Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments
The following table presents the fair values of Questar Gas’ derivatives and where they are presented in its Balance Sheets.
|
|
Fair Value - Derivatives not under Hedge Accounting |
|
|
Total Fair Value |
|
||
(millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At September 30, 2018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commodity |
|
$ |
2.4 |
|
|
$ |
2.4 |
|
Total current derivative assets(1) |
|
|
2.4 |
|
|
|
2.4 |
|
Noncurrent Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commodity |
|
|
4.5 |
|
|
|
4.5 |
|
Total noncurrent derivative assets(2) |
|
|
4.5 |
|
|
|
4.5 |
|
Total derivative assets |
|
$ |
6.9 |
|
|
$ |
6.9 |
|
At December 31, 2017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commodity |
|
$ |
0.4 |
|
|
$ |
0.4 |
|
Total current derivative assets(1) |
|
|
0.4 |
|
|
|
0.4 |
|
Noncurrent Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commodity |
|
|
2.0 |
|
|
|
2.0 |
|
Total noncurrent derivative assets(2) |
|
|
2.0 |
|
|
|
2.0 |
|
Total derivative assets |
|
$ |
2.4 |
|
|
$ |
2.4 |
|
(1) |
Current derivative assets are presented in other current assets in Questar Gas’ Balance Sheets. |
(2) |
Noncurrent derivative assets are presented in other deferred charges and other assets in Questar Gas’ Balance Sheets. |
The following table presents the gains and losses on Questar Gas’ derivatives, as well as where the associated activity is presented in its Statements of Income.
|
|
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (1) |
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
||||||||||
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments |
|
2018 |
|
|
2017 |
|
|
2018 |
|
|
2017 |
|
||||
(millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative Type and Location of Gains (Losses) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commodity(2) |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
0.1 |
|
|
$ |
(0.5 |
) |
Total |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
0.1 |
|
|
$ |
(0.5 |
) |
(1) |
Includes derivative activity amortized out of regulatory assets/liabilities. Amounts deferred into regulatory assets/liabilities have no associated effect in Questar Gas’ Statements of Income. |
(2) |
Amounts recorded in Questar Gas’ Statements of Income are classified in purchased gas. |
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Note 7. Regulatory Assets and Liabilities
Regulatory assets and liabilities include the following:
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
||
|
|
2018 |
|
|
2017 |
|
||
(millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Regulatory assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pipeline integrity costs(1) |
|
$ |
2.0 |
|
|
$ |
2.0 |
|
EEP(2) |
|
|
6.1 |
|
|
|
3.3 |
|
Deferred royalties(3) |
|
|
1.8 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Purchased gas adjustment(4) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
10.7 |
|
Cost of reacquired debt(5) |
|
|
0.5 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Other |