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Partnership OverviewDecember 2017
Forward-Looking Statements
This presentation contains forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this presentation that address activities, events or developments that Antero Midstream Partners LP, and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Partnership”) or Antero Midstream GP LP and its subsidiaries other than the Partnership (collectively, “AMGP”) as applicable expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” “foresee,” “should,” “would,” “could,” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, forward-looking statements contained in this presentation specifically include expectations of plans, strategies, objectives, and anticipated financial and operating results of AMGP, the Partnership and Antero Resources Corporation (“Antero Resources”). These statements are based on certain assumptions made by the AMGP, the Partnership and Antero Resources based on management’s experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, anticipated future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of AMGP or the Partnership, as applicable, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. These include the factors discussed or referenced under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and in the Partnership’s subsequent filings with the SEC, as well as the factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in AMGP’s final prospectus dated May 3, 2017 and filed with the SEC on May 5, 2017.
AMGP and the Partnership caution you that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause these statements to be inaccurate, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, Antero Resources’ expected future growth, Antero Resources’ ability to meet its drilling and development plan, commodity price volatility, inflation, environmental risks, drilling and completion and other operating risks, regulatory changes, the uncertainty inherent in projecting future rates of production, cash flow and access to capital, the timing of development expenditures, and the other risks discussed or referenced under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and in the Partnership’s subsequent filings with the SEC.
The Partnership’s ability to make future distributions is substantially dependent upon the development and drilling plan of Antero Resources, which itself is substantially dependent upon the review and approval by the board of directors of Antero Resources of its capital budget on an annual basis. In connection with the review and approval of the annual capital budget by the board of directors of Antero Resources, the board of directors will take into consideration many factors, including expected commodity prices and the existing contractual obligations and capital resources and liquidity of Antero Resources at the time. In addition, AMGP’s ability to make future distributions is substantially dependent on the Partnership’s business, financial conditions and the ability to make distributions.
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and neither AMGP or the Partnership undertakes any obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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Antero Midstream Partners LP is denoted as “AM”, Antero Midstream GP LP is denoted as “AMGP” and Antero Resources Corporation is denoted as “AR” in the presentation, which are their respective New York Stock
Exchange ticker symbols.
2Note: Enterprise Value as of 9/30/2017. AR enterprise value excludes 53% ownership in Antero Midstream.
100%Incentive
Distribution Rights(IDRs)
Public
(NYSE: AMGP)Enterprise Value : $3.8 Bn
General Partner
(NYSE: AM)Enterprise Value : $7.0 Bn
Midstream MLP
(NYSE: AR)Enterprise Value: $6.7 BnExploration & Production
80% 20%
AffiliatesAffiliates
53%
32%
Public
68%
47%Public
The combined enterprise value of the Antero complex is over $17 billion
Antero Simplified Organizational Structure
Market Cap……………….......
Enterprise Value(1)….........…..
LTM EBITDA……......………..
% Gathering/Compression
% Water
Net Debt/LTM EBITDA…….
Corporate Debt Rating……….
Gross Dedicated Acres(2)…….
$5.9 Billion
$7.0 Billion
$513 Million
57%
43%
2.1x
Ba2 / BB
562,000
Note: Market cap and enterprise value as of 9/30/2017.1. Based on AM market capitalization plus debt minus cash.2. Excludes 146,000 gross acres dedicated to third party for gathering and compression services.
Antero Midstream Profile
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Deliver Organic Growth Over the Long Term• Run by co-founders and employees with significant ownership in Antero complex• Organically grow midstream operations servicing Antero Resources’ de-risked development
plan, resulting in top-tier distribution growth of 28% - 30% annually through 2020• Not dependent on “drop-downs”, acquisitions, 3rd party business or equity markets to
deliver growth
“Just-in-time” Non-speculative Capital Investment• High visibility capital investment driven by superior asset utilization • Enter into long-term fixed-fee agreements with minimum volume commitments to minimize
direct commodity price risk and insulate cash flows• Opportunistically target third party business leveraging existing infrastructure
Maintain a Strong and Flexible Balance Sheet• Maintain leverage in the low 2x range• Target distribution coverage ratio >1.25x through 2020
Capture the Energy Value Chain• Expand operations across energy value chain to enhance the most integrated natural gas
and NGL story in the US• Capture significant value and opportunity in integrated operations and cash flow diversity
Antero Midstream Business Strategy
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Midstream Infrastructure (In Service)
Gathering Pipelines (Miles) 341
Compression Capacity (MMcf/d) 1,600Condensate Pipelines (Miles) 19
Processing Plant (MMcf/d) 400
Fractionation Plant (Bbl/d) 20,000
Fresh Water Pipelines (Miles) 323
Fresh Water Impoundments 38
Regional Pipeline Capacity (Bcf/d) 1.4
Antero Clearwater Facility (Bbl/d)(1) 60,000
CompressorStation
Antero Clearwater FacilitySherwood Processing FacilityStonewall PipelineGathering PipelinesFreshwater Delivery Pipelines`Antero Rig
Antero Midstream Asset Overview
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Antero Clearwater
Facility
Sherwood Processing
Complex
. 1. The Antero Clearwater Facility is scheduled to be placed into service in the fourth quarter of 2017.
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Strong Sponsor that has the Largest Core Drilling Inventory in Appalachia and is the Largest NGL Producer in the U.S.1
Efficient Capital Investment Results in Attractive Partnership-Wide Rates of Return3
High Growth Organic Business Model Requiring No Equity Funding and Free Cash Flow Positive in 2018(1)2
Opportunity to Further Build out Northeast Value Chain and Diversify Cash Flow Profile4
Strong Financial Position with Low Leverage and High Distribution Coverage 5
Antero Midstream & AMGP Investment Highlights
1. Before AM distributions.
Largest Core Drilling inventory in Appalachia1
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Based on thorough technical analysis of peer acreage configuration, well results and geology, Antero has the largest core drilling inventory (see core outlines) in Appalachia and holds 44% of the total liquids rich undrilled inventory
3,890
2,096 1,757
1,024 1,001 817 776 741 653 633 632 563
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Antero EQT CHK Range Rice Consol Cabot Chevron Noble Ascent SWN Gulfport
Und
rille
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Core - NE Pennsylvania Dry Locations
Core - SW Marcellus & Utica Dry Locations
Core - Marcellus & Utica Liquids RichLocations
Core Liquids-Rich Appalachia Undrilled Locations
44%
EQT13%
RRC10%
NBL8%
CNX6%
SWN5%
CHK4%
RICE3%
Ascent3%
CVX2% GPOR
2%
Core outlines based upon Antero geologic interpretation, well control and peer acreage positions based on investor presentations, news releases, 10-K/10-Qs and various other sources. Rig information per RigData as of 10/30/2017. 1. Peers include Ascent, CHK, CNX, COG, CVX, EQT, GPOR, HG, RICE, RRC and SWN.* Undrilled location count net of acreage allocated to publicly disclosed joint ventures.
33 SW Marcellus Rigs
31 Utica Rigs
12 NE Marcellus Rigs
76 Total Rigs
Undrilled Core Marcellus and Core Utica 3P Locations (1)(2)
Avg. Lateral Length 6,429’ 6,355’ 8,601’ 5,758’ 8,594’ 9,262’ 7,085’7,550’ 8,880’6,225’ 7,762’7,812’
105.6
34%
30%
11%13%
8%
12% 12% 12% 13%
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25%
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45.0
55.0
65.0
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95.0
105.0
115.0
AR RRC DVN APC EOG COP CHK PXD NBL OXY
NG
L %
of P
rodu
ct R
even
ues
MBb
l/d
3Q17 Daily NGL Production NGL % of Product Revenues
Source: SEC filings and company press releases. Realized prices are weighted average including ethane (C2) where applicable..
Top U.S. NGL Producers (MBbl/d) – 3Q 2017
Largest NGL producer in the U.S. in 3Q ’17 with the
Highest exposure to NGLsamong the top 10 peer group
$23.11
Pre-hedged Realized Price ($/Bbl)
$16.93 $15.15 $31.07 $22.38 $20.72 $21.83 $18.96 $22.91 $22.99
Antero is the largest NGL producer in the U.S and has the most NGL exposure at 34% of total upstream company revenues
Largest NGL Producer in the U.S.1
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Longer Laterals Materially Improve E&P Economics1
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6,000 Foot Lateral 9,000 Foot Lateral
NOTE: Assumes 2.0 Bcf/1,000’ type curve for the Antero Marcellus Highly-Rich Gas (1250 Btu) and Nymex Henry Hub prices of $3.00 and WTI of $54.1. All laterals rounded to the nearest thousand. 788 of the 894 wells have been completed. 2. Represents wells placed to sales.
Antero has been a leader in drilling long laterals in Appalachia
12,000 Foot Lateral
Pre-Tax Economics
ROR (%) 39%
PV-10 ($MM) $5.0
Pre-Tax Economics
ROR (%) 55%
PV-10 ($MM) $9.5
Pre-Tax Economics
ROR (%) 61%
PV-10 ($MM) $12.4
3029
1425
9 5 1
181
227
279294
164 150
55 379 16
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≤ 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 11,000 12,000 13,000 14,000 ≥ 15000
Wel
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nt
Lateral Length(1)
Antero Lateral Lengths To DateAntero
# of Wells
Avg. Lateral Length
Total DrillingProgram to Date 894 8,250
2017 Program(2) 135 9,250
2018-2020 Program(2) 465 9,500
Wells to Date ≥10,000’ 230 10,750
15,000 Foot Lateral
Pre-Tax Economics
ROR (%) 67%
PV-10 ($MM) $16.0
Future completion programs focused on
longer lateral length locations
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Days From Peak Gas
AR’s production from advanced completions is outperforming the 2.0 Bcf/1,000’ wellhead type curve – 2,500 lb/ft completions are 17% above type curve (First 243 days)
Well Recoveries Continue to Improve and Advanced Completions Require More Water1
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AR Type Curve Outperformance
1,500 lb/ft$0.85 MM/1,000 Well Cost
38 wells34 Bbl/ft of Water
1,875 lb/ft$0.89 MM/1,000 Well Cost
90 wells40 Bbl/ft of Water
2,500 lb/ft$0.97 MM/1,000’ Well Cost
21 wells48 Bbl/ft of Water
2.0 Bcf/1,000' Type Curve Cumulative
Production
1. Cumulative average production per well normalized to a 9,000’ lateral. Cumulative production lines excludes wellhead condensate.2. 1,875 pounds per foot type curve represents 1,750 pounds per foot wells and 2,000 pounds per foot wells.
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Antero Resources Standalone E&P Long-Term Targets
Antero Resources is now well positioned to generate peer leading growth and free cash flow
AR’s Attractive Long Term Outlook1
1.01.5 1.8
2.32.7
3.33.8
3.9x3.6x
2.8x
0.0x
0.5x
1.0x
1.5x
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2014A 2015A 2016A 2017Guidance
2018Target
2019Target
2020Target
Standalone E&P Leverage
Net
Pro
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ion
(Bcf
e/d)
Target Leverage in Low 2x
Reduce Capex & Leverage
Maintain Production Growth
Generate Free Cash Flow
Standalone E&P Leverage Net Production (Actual)Net Production (Guidance)Net Production (Target)
(1) Assumes WTI price of $54 and Nymex Henry Hub price of $3.00.
121. AR standalone LTM EBITDAX includes $119 million in distributions from AR’s ownership of AM common units.2. Nymex strip pricing as of 9/30/2017.
AR Leverage Reduction(1) Restructuring of hedge swap prices resulted in
no change to hedge volumes 80% of targeted natural gas production hedged
through 2020 at $3.43/MMBtu– $1.2 billion of remaining hedge value
Utilizing a portion of net operating losses carried forward to eliminate cash taxes on realized gains
Antero monetized over $1 billion of non-E&P assets through the sale of $311 million of AM common units and $750 million through hedge restructuring
3.4x3.0x3.2x
2.6x
0.0x
1.0x
2.0x
3.0x
4.0x
6/30/2017 9/30/2017
Consolidated Standalone
$1 Billion Delevering Program Completed1
$3.64
$3.91
$3.70 $3.63
$3.31$3.16
$2.91
$3.50 $3.50 $3.25
$3.00 $3.00
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
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BBtu/d $/McfHedged Volume
Current NYMEX Strip(2)
Natural Gas Hedge Position
Restructured Hedge Price
Previous Hedge Price
~$750 Million of Proceeds
No Change to Price
Remaining Value as of 9/30/17: $1.2 Billion(2)
1,351
1,918
- 200 400 600 800
1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000
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- 200 400 600 800
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3Q 2016 3Q 2017
1,431 1,587
- 200 400 600 800
1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000
3Q 2016 3Q 2017
Note: All fees are as of year end 2016.Marcellus Utica
Fixed Fee: $0.32/Mcf Fixed Fee: $0.19/Mcf
Fixed Fee: $0.19/Mcf Fixed Fee: $3.69/Bbl
Low Pressure Gathering (MMcf/d) Compression (MMcf/d)
High Pressure Gathering (MMcf/d) Fresh Water Delivery (MBbl/d)
High Growth Midstream Throughput2
High growth throughput driven by de-risked sponsor development plan and fixed-fee contracts eliminate direct commodity price exposure
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6.9x 6.1x4.5x 4.4x
0.0x2.0x4.0x6.0x8.0x
10.0x12.0x
2014 2015 2016 2017E DropDown
Industry leading organic growth story– ~$2.3 billion in capital spent through
9/30/2016 on gathering and compression and water assets
– Assumes midpoint guidance EBITDA for 2017 (excluding JV)
– 4.4x capital expenditures to buildout EBITDA
– 10-year identified project inventory of $5.0 billion
Organic Adjusted EBITDA Multiple vs. Drop Down Multiples
Drop Down Median: 8.8x
AM Organic EBITDA Multiple(1)
AM Builds at 3x to 6x EBITDAvs.
Other MLPs that Drop Down/Buyat 8x to 12x+ EBITDA
Antero Midstream Project Unlevered IRRs
25%
15%10%
30%
15% 15%
35%
25%
20%
40%
25%
18%
0%5%
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Compression FreshWater
Delivery
AdvancedWastewaterTreatment
Processing/Fractionation
Inte
rnal
Rat
e of
Ret
urn
Wtd. Avg. 24% IRR
(2)
Note: Precedent data per IHS Herold’s research and public filings.1. Antero Midstream organic multiples calculated as gathering and compression and water capital expended through Q3 of each respective year divided by Adjusted EBITDA, assuming 12-15 month
lag between capital incurred and full system utilization. 2. Selected gathering and compression drop down acquisitions since 1/1/2015. Drop down multiples are based on NTM EBITDA. Source: Public company filings and press releases.
Organic Growth Results in Attractive Rates of Return
Organic growth strategy provides attractive returns while avoiding the competitive acquisition market and reliance on capital markets
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2
Return on Invested Capital =
Net Income + Interest Expense + Taxes
Average Total Liabilities and Partners Capital – Current Liabilities
Attractive Return on Invested Capital
Attractive project rates of return and increasing capital efficiencies result in economic and rapidly improving Partnership-wide return on invested capital (ROIC)
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9%
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19%20%
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2014A 2015A 2016A 2017E 2018E 2019E 2020E
AM Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
Actual Consensus
• AM’s focus on organic growth and capital efficiencies results in an increasing returns on invested capital through 2020 based on consensus estimates
‒ Antero Midstream’s ROIC declined in 2015 due to the water drop-down transaction and associated earn-out payment included in liabilities on balance sheet
• 2017 estimated ROIC of 15% in fourth year of operations
Source: Factset consensus estimates.
$1.03
$1.33
1.8x
1.4x
0.5x
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1.5x
2.0x
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$0.00
$0.50
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2016A 2017Guidance
2018ETarget
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2020ETarget
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DCF Coverage >1.25x
Note: Future distributions subject to Board approval.
High growth midstream throughput and efficient capital investment result in top-tier distribution growth of 28% to 30% through 2020 while maintaining leverage in the low 2-times
Distribution Guidance
Distribution Target
DCF Coverage
AM Long Term Growth With Low Leverage
AM Growth – Midpoint of Guidance and Long-term Targets
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2
Target Leverage in Low 2x
AMGP Highly Levered to AM Distribution Growth
$0.00 $0.00 $0.04
$0.21
$0.45
$0.73
$1.11
$0.00
$0.20
$0.40
$0.60
$0.80
$1.00
$1.20
$0
$50
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$150
$200
$250
$0.68
MQD
$0.80
2015A
$1.03
2016A
$1.33
2017G
$1.71
2018T
$2.21
2019T
$2.85
2020T
AM
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1. AMGP estimated cash available for distribution (CAFD) is net of (i) Series B unit distributions, (ii) general and administrative expense, and (iii) U.S. federal and state income taxes (assuming 38% effective income tax rate)
2. 2017 AMGP distribution assumes full-year distribution. Pro-rated distribution from IPO date to year-end 2017 equal to $0.16 per share at the midpoint.
AMGP Estimated Cash Available for Distribution(1)
AMGP Distributions per Share Target(1)
AM distributions drive IDR cash flow which drives AMGP distributions with upside to potential corporate tax reform in c-corp structure
AM DPU
Year
(2)
AMGP Distribution Growth – Midpoint of Guidance and Long-term Targets
Early Stage IDR
Participation
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2
8,300
10,300
5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000
10,000 11,000 12,000
2014A 2017E Record
Increasing Lateral Lengths (Feet) Increasing Wells Per Pad
Increasing Recoveries Per 1,000’ (Bcfe) Increasing Water Per Foot (Bbl/ft)
Midstream Capital Efficiencies Continue to Improve
Longer lateral wells, increasing recoveries per well, and more wells per pad result in more efficient gathering, compression and freshwater delivery capital investment
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2014A 2017E Record
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2014A 2017E Record
33 42
62
- 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
2014A 2017E Record
3
17,400
In-service 2017 Budget
Utica Marcellus
Antero Midstream has significant visibility and insight into Antero Resources’ long-term development plan, resulting in non-speculative midstream investment
Significant Visibility on Midstream Investment3
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~$4.2 Billion Organic Project Backlog
~$800 Million JV Project Backlog
WELL PAD
LOWPRESSUREGATHERING
HIGHPRESSUREGATHERING
COMPRESSIONGAS
PROCESSING
(50% INTEREST)
REGIONALGATHERING
PIPELINE(15% INTEREST)
FRACTIONATION TERMINALS& STORAGE
Y-GRADEPIPELINE
(ETHANE, PROPANE,BUTANE)
NGLPRODUCTPIPELINES
LONG HAULPIPELINE
INTERCONNECT
ENDUSERS
PDH PLANT
>$1.0 Billion Downstream Investment
Opportunity Set
Note: Third party logos denote company operator of respective asset.
AM Assets AM/MPLX JV Assets Potential AM Opportunities
4 Northeast Value Chain Opportunity
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Upstream Downstream
• Participating in the full value chain diversifies and sustains Antero’s integrated business model• $5.0 billion organic project backlog and $1.0 billion downstream investment opportunity set
Creating a Diversified Asset Mix in the Northeast
63%35%
2%
Gathering & Compression
Fresh WaterDelivery
Regional Gas Pipeline
EBITDA Contribution %
EBITDA Contribution %
60%24%
4%
10%
2%
Gathering & CompressionFresh Water
Delivery
Processing & Fractionation
JV Regional Gas Pipeline
Wastewater Treatment
2016A 2020E
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Antero Midstream is creating a diversified organic midstream infrastructure business in the Northeast that supports the long-term growth profile of the Marcellus and Utica
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2.1x
0.0x0.5x1.0x1.5x2.0x2.5x3.0x3.5x4.0x4.5x
Peer 1 Peer 2 Peer 3 Peer 4 Peer 5 Peer 6 Peer 7
Net
Deb
t / L
TM E
BIT
DA
• $1.5 billion revolver in place to fund future growth capital (5.0x Debt/EBITDA Cap)
• Liquidity of $1,084 million at 9/30/2017 based off $1,500 million revolver
• Sponsor (NYSE: AR) has Ba2/BB corporate debt ratings
• AM corporate debt ratings also Ba2/BB
AM Liquidity (9/30/2017)
AM Peer Leverage Comparison(1)
($ in millions)
Revolver Capacity $1,500Less: Borrowings (418)Plus: Cash 2Liquidity $1,084
1. As of 9/30/2017. Peers include TEP, EQM, WES, RMP, SHLX, DM, and CNNX.
Financial Flexibility
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Strong and flexible balance sheet combined with significant liquidity
Strong Financial Position
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OPPORTUNITY POSITIONING
• Fresh water delivery, waste water treatment and gathering/compression services to capture third party business in Appalachia and enhance asset utilization
• 400 Deep Utica locations underlying the Marcellus in West Virginia dedicated to AM and will require some new dry gas infrastructure
• Industry is continuing to delineate deep Utica resource
• Undedicated acreage acquisitions by AR are dedicated to AM for gathering, compression, processing and water services
• AR has added over 200,000 net acres since 2013 IPO
• Antero leverages its resource and production to optimize projects for AR and AM invests in the infrastructure
• Natural gas and NGL pipelines, terminals and storage
• ~1,000 incremental locations prospective for Upper Devonian dedicated to AM for gathering and water services
• Volumes can go to Marcellus system already in place
• AM has multiple pathways to upside beyond its $5.0 billion organic project backlog
Downstream Infrastructure Buildout1
AR Acreage Consolidation2
Third Party Business3
Upper Devonian4
WV/PA Utica Dry Gas5
AM Upside Opportunity Set
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Antero Midstream Detailed Asset Overview
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Marcellus Gathering and Compression Assets
• Provides Marcellus gathering and compression services
− Liquids-rich gas is delivered to AM/MPLX’s 1.6 Bcf/d Sherwood processing complex
• Significant growth projected over the next twelve months as set out below:
• Antero plans to operate an average of four drilling rigs in the Marcellus Shale during 2017, including intermediate rigs
• Antero plans to complete 110 Marcellus wells in 2017
− AM dedicated acreage contains over 2,000 gross undeveloped Marcellus locations
• Antero 2017 development plan averages nine wells per pad, improving economics at AM
Marcellus Gathering & Compression
Note: Antero acreage position reflects tax districts in which greater than 3,000 net acres are owned.
YE 2016 YE 2017E
Low Pressure Gathering Pipelines (Miles)
115 126
High Pressure Gathering Pipelines (Miles)
98 117
Compression Capacity (MMcf/d)
1,015 1,505
Acquisition Acreage
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• Provides Utica gathering and compression services− Liquids-rich gas delivered into MPLX’s 800 MMcf/d
Seneca processing complex− Condensate delivered to centralized stabilization
and truck loading facilities• Significant growth projected over the next twelve months
as set out below:
• Antero plans to operate an average of three drilling rigs in the Utica Shale during 2017, including intermediate rigs
• All 25 gross wells targeted to be completed in 2017 are on Antero Midstream’s footprint
• Antero 2017 development program plan averages six wells per pad
Utica Gathering & Compression
Note: Antero acreage position reflects tax districts in which greater than 3,000 net acres are owned.
Utica Gathering and Compression Assets
YE 2016 YE 2017E
Low Pressure Gathering Pipelines (Miles) 58 63
High Pressure Gathering Pipelines (Miles) 36 36
Condensate Pipelines (Miles) 19 19
Compression Capacity (MMcf/d) 120 120
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Marcellus and Utica Fresh Water Delivery Assets
Water Business Assets
• Fresh water delivery assets provide fresh water for Marcellus and Utica well completions– Year-round water supply sources: Clearwater Facility, Ohio
River, local rivers & reservoirs(2)
– 100% fixed fee long term contracts
Note: Antero acreage position reflects tax districts in which greater than 3,000 net acres are owned.1. All Antero water withdrawal sites are fully permitted under long-term state regulatory permits both in WV and OH. 2. As of 12/31/2016.3. Marcellus assumes fee of $3.69 per barrel subject to annual inflation and 40 barrels of water per lateral foot that utilize the fresh water delivery system based on 9,000 foot lateral. Operating margin
excludes G&A. Utica assumes fee of $3.64 per barrel subject to annual inflation and 37 barrels of water per lateral foot that utilize the fresh water delivery system based on 9,000 foot lateral. Water volumes assume 5% recycling. Operating margin excludes G&A.
Projected Water Business Infrastructure(1)
Marcellus Shale
Utica Shale Total
YE 2016 Cumulative Fresh WaterDelivery Capex ($MM) (2) $610 $135 $745
Water Pipelines(Miles) 203 83 286
Fresh Water StorageImpoundments 23 13 36
2017E Fresh Water Delivery Capex Budget ($MM) $50 $25 $75
Water Pipelines(Miles) 28 9 37
Fresh Water StorageImpoundments 3 1 4
Cash Operating Margin per Well(3)
$1.0MM -$1.1MM
$925k -$975k
2017E Advanced Waste Water Treatment Budget ($MM) $100
2017E Total Water Business Budget ($MM) $175
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Antero Clearwater advanced wastewater treatment facility currently under construction – connects to
Antero freshwater delivery system
010,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,000
Antero Clearwater Advanced Wastewater Treatment Capacity (Bbl/d)Produced/Flowback Volumes (Bbl/d)
Illustrative Produced & Flowback Water VolumesAdvanced Wastewater Treatment
Antero Produced Water Services and Freshwater Delivery Business
Antero AdvancedWastewater Treatment
3rd Party Recyclingand Well Disposal
(Bbl/d)
Advanced Wastewater Treatment ComplexEstimated capital expenditures ($ million)(1) ~$275Standalone EBITDA at 100% utilization(2) ~$55 – $65Implied investment to standalone EBITDA build-out multiple ~4x – 5xEstimated per well savings to Antero Resources ~$150,000Estimated in-service date Late 2017Operating capacity (Bbl/d) 60,000Operating agreement
• Antero has contracted with Veolia to build the largest advanced wastewater treatment complex in the world for produced water from shale oil and gas
• Veolia will build and operate, and Antero will fund and own the Clearwater facility− Will treat and recycle AR produced and flowback water− Creates additional year-round water source for completions− Will have capacity for significant third party business
1. Includes capital to construct pipeline to connect facility to freshwater delivery system. Includes $10 million that AR agreed to fund in the drop down transaction. 2. Standalone EBITDA projection assumes inter-company fixed fee for recycling of $4.00 per barrel and 60,000 barrels per day of capacity. Does not include potential sales of marketable byproducts.
20 Years, Extendable
Integrated Water Business
Antero Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Freshwater delivery system
Flowback and produced
Water
Well Pad
Well Pad
CompletionOperations
Producing
Freshwater
Salt
Calcium Chloride
Marketable byproduct
Marketable byproduct used in oil and gas operations
Freshwater delivery system
Advanced Wastewater Treatment Assets
Capacity for third party business
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• Largest shale oil and gas related water treatment facility in the world–60,000 Bbls/d capacity
• 100% fixed fee long term contracts• Compliments fresh water delivery infrastructure ($800 million investment)• At full capacity, will eliminate ~172,000 water truck trips per year, or ~15 MMBbls
Antero Clearwater Facility Nearing Completion
Processing and Fractionation AssetsAntero Midstream (NYSE: AM) and MPLX (NYSE: MPLX) formed a joint venture for processing and fractionation infrastructure in the core of the liquids-rich Marcellus and Utica Shales in February 2017
Strategic Rationale
• Further aligns the largest core liquids-rich resource base with the largest processing and fractionation footprint in Appalachia
• Fits with AM’s “full value chain organic growth” strategy
• Improved visibility throughout vertical value chain and ability to deploy “just-in-time” capital supporting Antero Resources’ rich gas development
Note: RigData as of 9/30/17. Rigs drilling in rich gas areas only.1. New West Virginia site location still to be determined.
MarkWest / Antero Midstream Hopedale Fractionation Complex
C3+ Fractionation 1 & 2: 120 MBbl/d In ServiceC3+ Fractionation 3: 60 MBbl/d In Service
20 MBbl/d In Service, net to JV
MarkWest / Antero Midstream Sherwood Complex: 11 x 200 MMcf/dSherwood 1 – 6: 1.2 Bcf/d In ServiceSherwood 7: 200 MMcf/d In ServiceSherwood 8: 200 MMcf/d In ServiceSherwood 9: 200 MMcf/d 4Q 2017Sherwood 10: 200 MMcf/d 3Q 2018Sherwood 11: 200 MMcf/d 4Q 2018De-ethanization: 40 MBbl/d In Service
Future Processing ComplexTBD 1 – 6 – Potential – 1,200 MMcf/d (1)
Achievements Since Announcement• Successfully placed in service two
processing plants with 400 MMcf/d of combined capacity
‒ Sherwood 7: Fully Utilized‒ Sherwood 8: Fully Utilized‒ Sherwood 9: Expected year-end 2017
• Announced additional commitments for Sherwood Plants 10 and 11
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Key Variable 2017 Guidance(1)
Financial:
Net Income ($MM) $305 – $345
Adjusted EBITDA ($MM) $520 – $560
Distributable Cash Flow ($MM) $405 – $445
Year-over-Year Distribution Growth 28% – 30%
DCF Coverage Ratio 1.30x – 1.45x
Operating:
Gathering Pipelines (Miles) 35
Compression Capacity Added (MMcf/d) 490
Fresh Water Pipeline Added (Miles) 37
Fresh Water Impoundments 4
Capital Expenditures ($MM):
Gathering and Compression Infrastructure $350
Fresh Water Infrastructure $75
Advanced Wastewater Treatment $100
Processing and Fractionation Joint Venture $275
Total Capital Expenditures ($MM) $800
Antero Midstream – 2017 Guidance
321. Per press release dated 2/6/2017.
2017 Capital Budget
By Area
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$480 Million – 2016By Segment ($MM)
By Area
$800 Million – 2017By Segment ($MM)
Antero Midstream’s 2017 capital budget is $800 million, a 67% increase from the 2016 capital budget of $480 million, including $275 for the processing and fractionation JV announced on 2/6/2017
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$255 53%
$50 11%
$130 27%
$45 9%
Gathering and Compression
Fresh Water
Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Stonewall
Marcellus$456 95%
Utica$24 5%
$350 44%
$75 9%
$100 13%
$275 34%
Marcellus$680 85%
Utica$120 15%
Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Fresh Water
Gathering and Compression
Processing and Fractionation
LTM ProductionNTM Production ForecastAverage LTM Production
Maintenance Capital Methodology• Maintenance Capital Calculation Methodology – Low Pressure Gathering
– Estimate the number of new well connections needed during the forecast period in order to offset the natural production decline and maintain the average throughput volume on our system over the LTM period
– (1) Compare this number of well connections to the total number of well connections estimated to be made during such period, and
– (2) Designate an equal percentage of our estimated low pressure gathering capital expenditures as maintenance capital expenditures
Maintenance capital expenditures are cash expenditures (including expenditures for the construction or development of new capital assets or the replacement, improvement or expansion of existing capital assets) made to maintain, over the long term, our operating capacity or revenue
• Illustrative Example
LTM Forecast Period
Decline of LTM average throughput to be replaced with production volume
from new well connections
• Maintenance Capital Calculation Methodology – Fresh Water Distribution− Estimate the number of wells to which we would need to distribute fresh water during the forecast period in order to maintain
the average fresh water throughput volume on our system over the LTM period− (1) Compare this number of wells to the total number of new wells to which we expect to distribute fresh water during such
period, and− (2) Designate an equal percentage of our estimated water line capital expenditures as maintenance capital expenditures
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Antero Midstream EBITDA Reconciliation
EBITDA and DCF Reconciliation
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Three months ended
September 30,2016 2017
Net income $ 70,524 $ 80,893Interest expense 5,303 9,311Depreciation expense 26,136 30,556Accretion of contingent acquisition consideration 3,527 2,556Equity-based compensation 6,599 7,199Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates (1,544) (7,033)Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates — 4,300
Adjusted EBITDA $ 110,545 $ 127,782Interest paid (4,043) (20,554)Decrease in cash reserved for bond interest — 8,831Cash reserved for payment of income tax withholding upon vesting of Antero Midstream Partners LP equity-based compensation awards (1,000) (1,500)Cash distribution to be received from unconsolidated affiliate 2,221 —Maintenance capital expenditures (4,638) (10,772)
Distributable cash flow $ 103,085 $ 103,787
Distributions Declared to Antero Midstream HoldersLimited Partners $ 47,025 $ 63,454Incentive distribution rights 4,820 19,067
Total Aggregate Distributions $ 51,845 $ 82,521
DCF coverage ratio 2.0x 1.3x
Cautionary Note
The SEC permits oil and gas companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose only proved, probable and possible reserve estimates (collectively, “3P”). Antero has provided internally generated estimates for proved, probable and possible reserves in this presentation in accordance with SEC guidelines and definitions, which have been audited by Antero’s third-party engineers. Unless otherwise noted, reserve estimates as of December 31, 2016 assume ethane rejection and strip pricing.
Actual quantities that may be ultimately recovered from Antero’s interests may differ substantially from the estimates in this presentation. Factors affecting ultimate recovery include the scope of Antero’s ongoing drilling program, which will be directly affected by commodity prices, the availability of capital, drilling and production costs, availability of drilling services and equipment, drilling results, lease expirations, transportation constraints, regulatory approvals and other factors, and actual drilling results, including geological and mechanical factors affecting recovery rates.
In this presentation:
• “3P reserves” refer to Antero’s estimated aggregate proved, probable and possible reserves as of December 31, 2016. The SEC prohibits companies from aggregating proved, probable and possible reserves in filings with the SEC due to the different levels of certainty associated with each reserve category.
• “EUR,” or “Estimated Ultimate Recovery,” refers to Antero’s internal estimates of per well hydrocarbon quantities that may bepotentially recovered from a hypothetical future well completed as a producer in the area. These quantities do not necessarily constitute or represent reserves within the meaning of the Society of Petroleum Engineer’s Petroleum Resource Management System or the SEC’s oil and natural gas disclosure rules.
• “Condensate” refers to gas having a heat content between 1250 BTU and 1300 BTU in the Utica Shale.
• “Highly-rich gas/condensate” refers to gas having a heat content between 1275 BTU and 1350 BTU in the Marcellus Shale and 1225 BTU and 1250 BTU in the Utica Shale.
• “Highly-rich gas” refers to gas having a heat content between 1200 BTU and 1275 BTU in the Marcellus Shale and 1200 BTU and 1225 BTU in the Utica Shale.
• “Rich gas” refers to gas having a heat content of between 1100 BTU and 1200 BTU.
• “Dry gas” refers to gas containing insufficient quantities of hydrocarbons heavier than methane to allow their commercial extraction or to require their removal in order to render the gas suitable for fuel use.
Regarding Hydrocarbon Quantities
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