Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

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Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Financial Instrument Market Risk

We and certain of our subsidiaries are exposed to market risks produced by changes in the prices of crude oil, refined petroleum product, NGL, natural gas, renewable feedstock and electric power, as well as fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. We and certain of our subsidiaries may hold and use derivative contracts to manage these risks.

As a result of the merger, we included the assets and liabilities of DCP Midstream, LLC’s Class A Segment (DCP Midstream Class A Segment), DCP Sand Hills Pipeline, LLC and DCP Southern Hills Pipeline, LLC in our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2022, and the results of their operations and cash flows are reported in our consolidated statements of operations and cash flows from August 18, 2022 through December 31, 2022.

DCP Midstream Class A Segment’s market risks are solely attributable to market risks of DCP Midstream, LP (DCP LP), because DCP LP is the sole operational asset in DCP Midstream Class A Segment.

DCP LP is exposed to market risks, including changes in commodity prices and interest rates. DCP LP uses financial instruments such as forward contracts, swaps and futures to mitigate the effects of these risks. See Note 3—DCP Midstream, LLC and Gray Oak Holdings LLC Merger, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information on the structure of the merger.

Commodity Price Risk

Generally, our policy is to remain exposed to the market prices of commodities. Consistent with this policy, we use derivative contracts to convert our exposure from fixed-price sales or purchase contracts, often specified in contracts with refined petroleum product customers, back to floating market prices. We also use futures, forwards, swaps and options in various markets to accomplish the following objectives:

  • Balance physical systems or meet our refinery requirements and market demand. In addition to cash settlement prior to contract expiration, certain exchange-traded futures may be settled by physical delivery of the underlying commodity.

  • Enable us to use the market knowledge gained from our physical commodity market activities to capture market opportunities, such as moving physical commodities to more profitable locations, storing commodities to capture seasonal or time premiums, and blending commodities to capture quality upgrades. Derivatives may be utilized to optimize these activities.

  • Manage the risk to our cash flows from price exposures on specific crude oil, refined petroleum product, NGL, renewable feedstock and natural gas transactions.

These objectives optimize the value of our supply chain and may reduce our exposure to fluctuations in market prices.

Phillips 66’s use of derivative instruments is governed by an “Authority Limitations” document approved by our Board of Directors. This document prohibits the use of highly leveraged derivatives or derivative instruments without sufficient market liquidity for comparable valuations, and establishes Value at Risk (VaR) limits. Compliance with these limits is monitored daily by our global risk group.

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Phillips 66 uses a VaR model to estimate the loss in fair value that could potentially result on a single day from the effect of adverse changes in market conditions on the derivative commodity instruments held or issued. Using Monte Carlo simulation, a 95% confidence level and a one-day holding period, the VaR for derivative commodity instruments issued or held at December 31, 2022 and 2021, was immaterial to our cash flows and results of operations.

DCP LP’s use of derivative instruments is governed by a comprehensive risk management policy and a risk management committee that monitors and manages market risks associated with commodity prices. The risk management committee is composed of DCP LP’s senior executives who receive regular briefings on positions and exposures, credit exposures and overall risk management in the context of market activities. The risk management committee is responsible for the overall management of commodity price and credit risks, including monitoring exposure limits. The estimated loss in fair value that could potentially result on a single day from the effect of adverse changes in market conditions on derivative commodity instruments held or issued is not expected to be material to our cash flows and results of operations.

Interest Rate Risk

Our use of fixed- or variable-rate debt directly exposes us to interest rate risk. Fixed-rate debt, such as our senior notes, exposes us to changes in the fair value of our debt due to changes in market interest rates. Fixed-rate debt also exposes us to the risk that we may need to refinance maturing debt with new debt at higher rates, or that we may be obligated to pay rates higher than the current market. Variable-rate debt, such as our floating-rate notes or borrowings under our revolving credit facility, exposes us to short-term changes in market rates that impact our interest expense. The following tables provide information about our debt instruments that are sensitive to changes in U.S. interest rates. These tables present principal cash flows and related weighted-average interest rates by expected maturity dates. Weighted-average variable rates are based on effective rates at each reporting date. The carrying amount of our floating-rate debt approximates its fair value. The fair value of the fixed-rate financial instruments is estimated based on observable market prices.

Millions of Dollars, Except as Indicated
Expected Maturity DateFixed Rate MaturityAverage Interest RateFloating Rate MaturityAverage Interest Rate
Year-End 2022
2023$5003.88%$——%
20241,1001.32405.33
20251,9754.43——
20269922.42——
20275005.63——
Remaining years12,0404.67254.72
Total$17,107$65
Fair value$15,871$65
Millions of Dollars, Except as Indicated
Expected Maturity DateFixed Rate MaturityAverage Interest RateFloating Rate MaturityAverage Interest Rate
Year-End 2021
2022$1,0004.30%$4500.98%
20235003.70——
20241,1001.32——
20251,1503.74——
20261,0002.43——
Remaining years9,0264.31250.70
Total$13,776$475
Fair value$15,353$475

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Foreign Currency Risk

We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations related to our international operations. Generally, we do not hedge our foreign currency risk.

Phillips 66’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer monitor risks effecting its operations resulting from commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. In addition, DCP LP’s risk management committee monitors risks effecting its operations resulting from commodity prices and interest rates.

For additional information about our use of derivative instruments, see Note 17—Derivatives and Financial Instruments, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE “SAFE HARBOR” PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. You can normally identify our forward-looking statements by the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “budget,” “continue,” “could,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “expect,” “objective,” “projection,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “effort,” “target” and similar expressions that convey the prospective nature of events or outcomes, but the absence of such words does not mean a statement is not forward-looking.

We based the forward-looking statements on our current expectations, estimates and projections about us, our operations, our joint ventures and entities in which we have equity interests, as well as the industries in which we and they operate. We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as they are not guarantees of future performance and involve assumptions that, while made in good faith, may prove to be incorrect, and involve risks and uncertainties we cannot predict. In addition, we based many of these forward-looking statements on assumptions about future events that may prove to be inaccurate. Accordingly, our actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what we have expressed or forecast in any forward-looking statements. Such differences could result from a variety of factors, including:

  • Fluctuations in NGL, crude oil, refined petroleum product and natural gas prices and refining, marketing and petrochemical margins.

  • Changes in governmental policies relating to NGL, crude oil, natural gas or refined petroleum products pricing, regulation or taxation, including exports.

  • Capacity constraints in, or other limitations on, the pipelines, storage and fractionation facilities to which we deliver natural gas or NGL and the availability of alternative markets and arrangements for our natural gas and NGL.

  • Actions taken by OPEC and non-OPEC oil producing countries impacting supply and demand and correspondingly, commodity prices.

  • The ability to achieve the expected benefits of the integration of DCP LP and any other benefits that may result from the buy-in of DCP’s publicly-held common units, if consummated.

  • Unexpected changes in costs or technical requirements for constructing, modifying or operating our facilities or transporting our products.

  • Unexpected technological or commercial difficulties in manufacturing, refining or transporting our products, including chemical products.

  • Lack of, or disruptions in, adequate and reliable transportation for our NGL, crude oil, natural gas and refined petroleum products.

  • The level and success of drilling and quality of production volumes around our midstream assets.

  • The inability to timely obtain or maintain permits, including those necessary for capital projects.

  • The inability to comply with government regulations or make capital expenditures required to maintain compliance.

  • Changes to worldwide government policies relating to renewable fuels, climate change and greenhouse gas emissions that adversely affect programs like the renewable fuel standards program, low carbon fuel standards and tax credits for biofuels.

  • General domestic and international economic and political developments including armed hostilities, including the Russia-Ukraine war, expropriation of assets, and other political, economic or diplomatic developments, including those caused by public health issues, outbreaks of diseases and pandemics.

  • The impact on commercial activity and demand for refined petroleum products from any widespread public health crisis, as well as the extent and duration of recovery of economies and demand for our products following any such crisis.

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  • Failure to complete definitive agreements and feasibility studies for, and to complete construction of, announced and future capital projects on time and within budget.

  • Potential disruption or interruption of our operations or damage to our facilities due to accidents, weather and climate events, civil unrest, insurrections, political events, terrorism or cyberattacks.

  • The inability to meet our sustainability goals, including reducing our GHG emissions intensity, developing and protecting new technologies, and commercializing lower-carbon opportunities.

  • Failure of new products and services to achieve market acceptance.

  • International monetary conditions and exchange controls.

  • Substantial investments required, or reduced demand for products, as a result of existing or future environmental rules and regulations, including GHG emissions reductions and reduced consumer demand for refined petroleum products.

  • Liability resulting from litigation or for remedial actions, including removal and reclamation obligations under environmental regulations.

  • Changes in tax, environmental and other laws and regulations (including alternative energy mandates) applicable to our business.

  • Political and societal concerns about climate change that could result in changes to our business or operations or increase expenditures, including litigation-related expenses.

  • Changes in estimates or projections used to assess fair value of intangible assets, goodwill and property and equipment and/or strategic decisions or other developments with respect to our asset portfolio that cause impairment charges.

  • Limited access to capital or significantly higher cost of capital related to changes to our credit profile or illiquidity or uncertainty in the domestic or international financial markets.

  • The creditworthiness of our customers and the counterparties to our transactions, including the impact of bankruptcies.

  • The operation, financing and distribution decisions of our joint ventures that we do not control.

  • The factors generally described in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this report.

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