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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007
OR
     
o   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
000-50056
MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware   05-0527861
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
4200 Stone Road
Kilgore, Texas 75662

(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (903) 983-6200
     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 þ      No o
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o      Accelerated filer þ      Non-accelerated filer o
     Indicated by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o      No þ
     The number of the registrant’s Common Units outstanding at November 6, 2007 was 11,986,808. The number of the registrant’s subordinated units outstanding at November 6, 2007 was 2,552,018.
 
 

 


 

         
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CERTIFICATIONS
       
 Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 302
 Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 302
 Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 906
 Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 906
 Balance Sheets

 


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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L.P.
CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (Unaudited)     (Audited)  
Assets
               
 
               
Cash
  $ 6,600     $ 3,675  
Accounts and other receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $212 and $394
    65,872       56,712  
Product exchange receivables
    11,143       7,076  
Inventories
    39,847       33,019  
Due from affiliates
    3,117       1,330  
Other current assets
    1,164       2,041  
 
           
Total current assets
    127,743       103,853  
 
           
 
               
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
    413,619       323,967  
Accumulated depreciation
    (92,032 )     (76,122 )
 
           
Property, plant and equipment, net
    321,587       247,845  
 
           
 
               
Goodwill
    37,405       27,600  
Investment in unconsolidated entities
    74,042       70,651  
Other assets, net
    9,510       7,512  
 
           
 
  $ 570,287     $ 457,461  
 
           
 
               
Liabilities and Partners’ Capital
               
 
               
Current installments of long-term debt
  $ 40     $ 74  
Trade and other accounts payable
    79,492       53,450  
Product exchange payables
    12,349       14,737  
Due to affiliates
    5,419       10,474  
Income taxes payable
    722       86  
Other accrued liabilities
    6,288       3,876  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    104,310       82,697  
 
           
 
               
Long-term debt
    210,000       174,021  
Deferred income taxes
    8,853        
Other long-term obligations
    3,774       2,218  
 
           
Total liabilities
    326,937       258,936  
 
           
 
               
Partners’ capital
    245,400       198,403  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (2,050 )     122  
 
           
Total partners’ capital
    243,350       198,525  
 
           
 
               
Commitments and contingencies
               
 
  $ 570,287     $ 457,461  
 
           
See accompanying notes to consolidated and condensed financial statements.

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MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L.P.
CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per unit amounts)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Revenues:
                               
Terminalling and storage
  $ 7,570     $ 6,163     $ 21,558     $ 17,511  
Marine transportation
    15,469       12,949       44,507       33,170  
Product sales:
                               
Natural gas services
    120,994       102,217       328,103       288,199  
Sulfur
    19,632       13,716       51,715       46,729  
Fertilizer
    10,234       9,256       37,884       33,352  
Terminalling and storage
    10,951       3,204       19,193       8,418  
 
                       
 
    161,811       128,393       436,895       376,698  
 
                       
Total revenues
    184,850       147,505       502,960       427,379  
 
                       
 
                               
Costs and expenses:
                               
Cost of products sold:
                               
Natural gas services
    115,112       98,639       312,823       278,239  
Sulfur
    13,850       8,496       35,881       30,668  
Fertilizer
    8,665       8,243       30,851       29,645  
Terminalling and storage
    10,004       2,550       16,936       6,866  
 
                       
 
    147,631       117,928       396,491       345,418  
 
                               
Expenses:
                               
Operating expenses
    21,528       17,470       61,184       45,751  
Selling, general and administrative
    2,890       2,810       8,355       7,801  
Depreciation and amortization
    6,236       4,577       16,598       12,784  
 
                       
Total costs and expenses
    178,285       142,785       482,628       411,754  
 
                       
Other operating income
                      853  
 
                       
Operating income
    6,565       4,720       20,332       16,478  
 
                       
 
                               
Other income (expense):
                               
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities
    2,736       2,720       7,204       7,442  
Interest expense
    (3,640 )     (3,189 )     (9,956 )     (9,225 )
Debt prepayment premium
                      (1,160 )
Other, net
    54       78       205       330  
 
                       
Total other income (expense)
    (850 )     (391 )     (2,547 )     (2,613 )
 
                       
Net income before taxes
    5,715       4,329       17,785       13,865  
Income taxes
    212             552        
 
                       
Net income
  $ 5,503     $ 4,329     $ 17,233     $ 13,865  
 
                       
 
                               
General partner’s interest in net income
  $ 465     $ 218     $ 1,094     $ 702  
Limited partners’ interest in net income
  $ 5,038     $ 4,111     $ 16,139     $ 13,163  
 
                               
Net income per limited partner unit — basic and diluted
  $ 0.35     $ 0.32     $ 1.17     $ 1.05  
 
                               
Weighted average limited partner units — basic
    14,532,826       12,682,342       13,845,573       12,555,968  
Weighted average limited partner units — diluted
    14,536,939       12,684,889       13,849,749       12,558,601  
See accompanying notes to consolidated and condensed financial statements.

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MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L.P.
CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CAPITAL
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
                                                         
                                            Accumulated        
    Partners’ Capital     Other        
                                    General     Comprehensive        
    Common     Subordinated     Partner     Income        
    Units     Amount     Units     Amount     Amount     Amount     Total  
Balances – January 1, 2006
    5,829,652     $ 100,206       3,402,690     $ (5,642 )   $ 1,001     $     $ 95,565  
 
                                                       
Net Income
          9,635             3,528       702             13,865  
 
                                                       
Follow-on public offering
    3,450,000       95,272                               95,272  
 
                                                       
General partner contribution
                            2,052             2,052  
 
                                                       
Unit-based compensation
    3,000       17                               17  
 
                                                       
Cash distributions
          (16,987 )           (6,227 )     (830 )           (24,044 )
 
                                                       
Change in other comprehensive income
                                  (316 )     (316 )
 
                                         
 
                                                       
Balances – September 30, 2006
    9,282,652     $ 188,143       3,402,690     $ (8,341 )   $ 2,925     $ (316 )   $ 182,411  
 
                                         
 
                                                       
Balances – January 1, 2007
    10,603,808     $ 201,387       2,552,018     $ (6,237 )   $ 3,253     $ 122     $ 198,525  
 
                                                       
Net Income
          13,454             2,685       1,094             17,233  
 
                                                       
Follow-on public offering
    1,380,000       55,933                               55,933  
 
                                                       
General partner contribution
                            1,192             1,192  
 
                                                       
Unit-based compensation
    3,000       34                               34  
 
                                                       
Cash distributions
          (21,272 )           (4,900 )     (1,223 )           (27,395 )
 
                                                       
Change in other comprehensive income
                                  (2,172 )     (2,172 )
 
                                         
 
                                                       
Balances – September 30, 2007
    11,986,808     $ 249,536       2,552,018     $ (8,452 )   $ 4,316     $ (2,050 )   $ 243,350  
 
                                         
See accompanying notes to consolidated and condensed financial statements.

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MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L.P.
CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Net income
  $ 5,503     $ 4,329     $ 17,233     $ 13,865  
Changes in fair values of commodity cash flow hedges
    (543 )     796       (900 )     244  
Cash flow hedging gains (losses) reclassified to earnings
    234       (39 )     (198 )     (3 )
Changes in fair value of interest rate cash flow hedges
    (2,056 )     (1,554 )     (1,074 )     (557 )
 
                       
 
                               
Comprehensive income
  $ 3,138     $ 3,532     $ 15,061     $ 13,549  
 
                       
See accompanying notes to consolidated and condensed financial statements.

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MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L.P.
CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2007     2006  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net income
  $ 17,233     $ 13,865  
 
               
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    16,598       12,784  
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs
    810       770  
Deferred taxes
    (111 )      
Gain on involuntary conversion of property, plant and equipment
          (853 )
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities
    (7,204 )     (7,442 )
Distributions from unconsolidated entities
    673       506  
Distributions in-kind from equity investments
    6,628       6,710  
Non-cash derivatives (gain) loss
    2,036       (154 )
Other
    45       15  
Change in current assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions and dispositions:
               
Accounts and other receivables
    (4,899 )     18,695  
Product exchange receivables
    (4,067 )     (4,754 )
Inventories
    (6,346 )     (5,830 )
Due from affiliates
    (1,787 )     (312 )
Other current assets
    (167 )     90  
Trade and other accounts payable
    22,429       (21,656 )
Product exchange payables
    (2,388 )     4,903  
Due to affiliates
    (5,055 )     4,967  
Income taxes payable
    365        
Other accrued liabilities
    903       (5,747 )
Change in other non-current assets and liabilities
    (94 )     (148 )
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    35,602       16,409  
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Payments for property, plant and equipment
    (57,524 )     (53,511 )
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
    (37,344 )     (16,544 )
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    4       770  
Insurance proceeds from involuntary conversion of property, plant and equipment
          2,541  
Return of investments from unconsolidated entities
    2,642       330  
Investments in unconsolidated entities
    (6,130 )     (7,344 )
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (98,352 )     (73,758 )
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Payments of long-term debt
    (125,105 )     (105,810 )
Proceeds from long-term debt
    161,050       84,619  
Payments of debt issuance costs
          (371 )
Net proceeds from follow on public offering
    55,933       95,272  
General partner contribution
    1,192       2,052  
Cash distributions paid
    (27,395 )     (24,044 )
 
           
Net cash provided by financing activities
    65,675       51,718  
 
           
 
               
Net increase (decrease) in cash
    2,925       (5,631 )
Cash at beginning of period
    3,675       6,465  
 
           
Cash at end of period
  $ 6,600     $ 834  
 
           
See accompanying notes to consolidated and condensed financial statements.

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MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)
September 30, 2007
(Unaudited)
(1) General
          Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (the “Partnership”) is a publicly traded limited partnership which provides terminalling and storage services for petroleum products and by-products, natural gas services, marine transportation services for petroleum products and by-products, sulfur gathering, processing and distribution and fertilizer manufacturing and distribution.
 
          The Partnership’s unaudited consolidated and condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, these financial statements have been condensed and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for annual audited financial statements of the type contained in the Partnership’s annual reports on Form 10-K. In the opinion of the management of the Partnership’s general partner, all adjustments and elimination of significant intercompany balances necessary for a fair presentation of the Partnership’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods shown have been made. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Results for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Partnership’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Partnership’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 5, 2007.
     (a) Use of Estimates
          
          Management has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
     (b) Unit Grants
          The Partnership issued 1,000 restricted common units to each of its three independent, non-employee directors under its long-term incentive plan in January 2006. These units vest in 25% increments on the anniversary of the grant date each year and will be fully vested in January 2010.
          The Partnership issued 1,000 restricted common units to each of its three independent, non-employee directors under its long-term incentive plan in May 2007. These units vest in 25% increments beginning in January 2008 and will be fully vested in January 2011.
          The Partnership accounts for the transaction under Emerging Issues Task Force 96-18 “Accounting for Equity Instruments That are Issued to other than Employees For Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services.” The cost resulting from the share-based payment transactions was $8 and $7 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $34 and $17 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The Partnership’s general partner contributed cash of $2 in January 2006 and $3 in May 2007 to the Partnership in conjunction with the issuance of these restricted units in order to maintain its 2% general partner interest in the Partnership.
     (c) Incentive Distribution Rights
          The Partnership’s general partner, Martin Midstream GP LLC, holds a 2% general partner interest and certain incentive distribution rights in the Partnership.  Incentive distribution rights represent the right to receive an increasing percentage of cash distributions after the minimum quarterly distribution, any cumulative arrearages on common units, and certain target distribution levels have been achieved.  The Partnership is required to distribute all of its available cash from operating surplus, as defined in the partnership agreement.  The target distribution levels entitle the general partner to receive 15% of quarterly cash distributions in excess of $0.55 per unit until all unitholders have received $0.625 per unit, 25% of

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MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)
September 30, 2007
(Unaudited)
quarterly cash distributions in excess of $0.625 per unit until all unitholders have received $0.75 per unit, and 50% of quarterly cash distributions in excess of $0.75 per unit. For the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 the general partner received $362 and $134, respectively, in incentive distributions. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, the general partner received and $764 and $403, respectively, in incentive distributions.
     (d) Net Income per Unit
          Except as discussed in the following paragraph, basic and diluted net income per limited partner unit is determined by dividing net income after deducting the amount allocated to the general partner interest (including its incentive distribution in excess of its 2% interest) by the weighted average number of outstanding limited partner units during the period. Subject to applicability of Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 03-06 (“EITF 03-06’’), “Participating Securities and the Two-Class Method under FASB Statement No. 128,’’ as discussed below, Partnership income is first allocated to the general partner based on the amount of incentive distributions. The remainder is then allocated between the limited partners and general partner based on percentage ownership in the Partnership.
          EITF 03-06 addresses the computation of earnings per share by entities that have issued securities other than common stock that contractually entitle the holder to participate in dividends and earnings of the entity when, and if, it declares dividends on its common stock. Essentially, EITF 03-06 provides that in any accounting period where the Partnership’s aggregate net income exceeds the Partnership’s aggregate distribution for such period, the Partnership is required to present earnings per unit as if all of the earnings for the periods were distributed, regardless of the pro forma nature of this allocation and whether those earnings would actually be distributed during a particular period from an economic or practical perspective. EITF 03-06 does not impact the Partnership’s overall net income or other financial results; however, for periods in which aggregate net income exceeds the Partnership’s aggregate distributions for such period, it will have the impact of reducing the earnings per limited partner unit. This result occurs as a larger portion of the Partnership’s aggregate earnings is allocated to the incentive distribution rights held by the Partnership’s general partner, as if distributed, even though the Partnership makes cash distributions on the basis of cash available for distributions, not earnings, in any given accounting period. In accounting periods where aggregate net income does not exceed the Partnership’s aggregate distributions for such period, EITF 03-06 does not have any impact on the Partnership’s earnings per unit calculation.
     The weighted average units outstanding for basic net income per unit were 14,532,826 and 12,682,342 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and 13,845,573 and 12,555,968 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. For diluted net income per unit, the weighted average units outstanding were increased by 4,113 and 2,547 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and 4,176 and 2,633 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, due to the dilutive effect of restricted units granted under the Partnership’s long-term incentive plan.
     (e) Income taxes
     With respect to our taxable subsidiary (Woodlawn Pipeline Company Inc.), income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
(2) Acquisitions
          (a) Lubricants Terminal
          In June 2007, the Partnership acquired all of the operating assets of Mega Lubricants Inc. (“Mega Lubricants”) located in Channelview, Texas. The terminal is located on 5.6 acres of land, and consists of 38

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tanks with a storage capacity of approximately 600,000 gallons, pump and piping infrastructure for lubricant blending and truck loading and unloading operations, 34,000 square feet of warehouse space and an administrative office.
     The purchase price of $4,738, including two three-year non-competition agreements totaling $530 and goodwill of $1,020, was allocated as follows:
         
Current assets
  $ 446  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    3,042  
Goodwill
    1,020  
Other assets
    530  
Other liabilities
    (300 )
 
     
Total
  $ 4,738  
 
     
     In connection with the acquisition, the Partnership borrowed approximately $4,600 under its credit facility.
     (b) Woodlawn Pipeline Company Inc.
     On May 2, 2007, the Partnership, through its subsidiary Prism Gas Systems I, L.P. (“Prism Gas”), acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of Woodlawn Pipeline Company Inc. (“Woodlawn”). The results of Woodlawn’s operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements beginning May 2, 2007. Woodlawn is a natural gas gathering and processing company which owns integrated gathering and processing assets in East Texas. Woodlawn’s system consists of approximately 160 miles of natural gas gathering pipe, approximately 40 miles of condensate transport pipe and a 30 Mcf/day processing plant. Prism Gas acquired a nine-mile pipeline, from a Woodlawn related party, that delivers residue gas from Woodlawn to the Texas Eastern Transmission pipeline system.
     The selling parties in this transaction were Lantern Resources, L.P., David P. Deison, and Peak Gas Gathering L.P. The final purchase price, after final adjustments for working capital, was $32,606 and was funded by borrowings under the Partnership’s credit facility.
     The purchase price of $32,606, including four two-year non-competition agreements and other intangibles reflected as other assets, was allocated as follows:
         
Current assets
  $ 4,297  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    29,101  
Goodwill
    8,785  
Other assets
    3,339  
Current liabilities
    (3,889 )
Deferred income taxes
    (8,964 )
Other long-term obligations
    (63 )
 
     
Total
  $ 32,606  
 
     
     The identifiable intangible assets of $3,339 are subject to amortization over a weighted-average useful life of approximately ten years. The intangible assets include four non-competition agreements totaling $40, customer contracts associated with the gathering and processing assets of $3,002, and a transportation contract associated with the residue gas pipeline of $297.
     In connection with the acquisition, the Partnership borrowed approximately $33,000 under its credit facility.
     (c) Asphalt Terminals. In August 2006 and October 2006, respectively, the Partnership acquired the assets of Gulf States Asphalt Company LP and Prime Materials and Supply Corporation

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(“Prime”) for $4,842 which was allocated to property, plant and equipment. The assets are located in Houston, Texas and Port Neches, Texas. The Partnership entered into an agreement with Martin Resource Management Corporation (“MRMC”), pursuant to which MRMC will operate the facilities through a terminalling service agreement based upon throughput rates and will assume all additional expenses to operate the facility.
     (d) Corpus Christi Barge Terminal. In July 2006, the Partnership acquired a marine terminal located near Corpus Christi, Texas and associated assets from Koch Pipeline Company, LP for $6,200, which was allocated to property, plant and equipment. The terminal is located on approximately 25 acres of land, and includes three tanks with a combined shell capacity of approximately 240,000 barrels, pump and piping infrastructure for truck unloading and product delivery to two oil docks, and there are several pumps, controls, and an office building on site for administrative use.
     (e) Marine Vessels. In November 2006, the Partnership acquired the La Force, an offshore tug, for $6,001 from a third party. This vessel is a 5,100 horse power offshore tug that was rebuilt in 1999 and new engines were installed in 2005.
     In January 2006, the Partnership acquired the Texan, an offshore tug, and the Ponciana, an offshore NGL barge, for $5,850 from MRMC. The acquisition price was based on a third-party appraisal. In March 2006, these vessels went into service under a long term charter with a third party. In February 2006, the Partnership acquired the M450, an offshore barge, for $1,551 from a third party. In March 2006, this vessel went into service under a one-year evergreen charter with an affiliate of MRMC.
(3) Inventories
     Components of inventories at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were as follows:
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
Natural Gas Liquids
  $ 22,680     $ 17,061  
Sulfur
    4,687       4,397  
Fertilizer — raw materials and packaging
    1,899       2,412  
Fertilizer — finished goods
    4,566       4,807  
Lubricants
    4,556       2,592  
Other
    1,459       1,750  
 
           
 
  $ 39,847     $ 33,019  
 
           
(4) Investment in Unconsolidated Partnerships and Joint Ventures
     The Partnership, through its Prism Gas subsidiary, owns 50% of the ownership interests in Waskom Gas Processing Company (“Waskom”), Matagorda Offshore Gathering System (“Matagorda”) and Panther Interstate Pipeline Energy LLC (“PIPE”). Each of these interests is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
     On June 30, 2006, the Partnership, through its Prism Gas subsidiary, acquired for approximately $196 a 20% ownership interest in a partnership which owns the lease rights to the assets of the Bosque County Pipeline (“BCP”).  BCP is an approximate 67 mile pipeline located in the Barnett Shale extension.  The pipeline traverses four counties with the most concentrated drilling occurring in Bosque County.  BCP is operated by Panther Pipeline Ltd. which is the 42.5% interest owner.  This interest is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
     In accounting for the acquisition of the interests in Waskom, Matagorda and PIPE, the carrying amount of these investments exceeded the underlying net assets by approximately $46,176. The difference was attributable to property and equipment of $11,872 and equity method goodwill of $34,304. The excess investment relating to property and equipment is being amortized over an average life of 20 years, which approximates the useful life of the underlying assets. Such amortization amounted to $147 and $444 for the

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September 30, 2007
(Unaudited)
three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively, and has been recorded as a reduction of equity in earnings of unconsolidated equity method investees. The remaining unamortized excess investment relating to property and equipment was $10,834 and $11,279 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. The equity-method goodwill is not amortized in accordance with SFAS 142; however, it is analyzed for impairment annually. No impairment was recognized in the first nine months of 2007 or the year ended December 31, 2006.
     As a partner in Waskom, the Partnership receives distributions in kind of natural gas liquids that are retained according to Waskom’s contracts with certain producers. The natural gas liquids are valued at prevailing market prices. In addition, cash distributions are received and cash contributions are made to fund operating and capital requirements of Waskom.
     Activity related to these investment accounts is as follows:
                                         
    Waskom     PIPE     Matagorda     BCP     Total  
Investment in unconsolidated entities, December 31, 2006
  $ 64,937     $ 1,718     $ 3,786     $ 210     $ 70,651  
 
                                       
Distributions in kind
    (6,628 )                       (6,628 )
Cash contributions
    6,023                   107       6,130  
Cash distributions
    (2,625 )     (565 )     (125 )           (3,315 )
Equity in earnings:
                                       
Equity in earnings (losses) from operations
    7,205       464       78       (99 )     7,648  
Amortization of excess investment
    (412 )     (11 )     (21 )           (444 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Investment in unconsolidated entities, September 30, 2007
  $ 68,500     $ 1,606     $ 3,718     $ 218     $ 74,042  
 
                             
                                         
    Waskom     PIPE     Matagorda     BCP     Total  
Investment in unconsolidated entities, December 31, 2005
  $ 54,087     $ 1,723     $ 4,069     $     $ 59,879  
 
                                       
Distributions in kind
    (6,710 )                       (6,710 )
Cash contributions
    7,148                   196       7,344  
Cash distributions
    (149 )     (177 )     (510 )           (836 )
Equity in earnings:
                                       
Equity in earnings (losses) from operations
    7,043       96       330       (27 )     7,442  
 
                             
 
                                       
Investment in unconsolidated entities, September 30, 2006
  $ 61,419     $ 1,642     $ 3,889     $ 169     $ 67,119  
 
                             
     Select financial information for significant unconsolidated equity method investees is as follows:
                                                 
                    Three Months Ended     Nine months ended  
    As of September 30,     September 30,     September 30,  
    Total     Partner’s             Net             Net  
    Assets     Capital     Revenues     Income     Revenues     Income  
2007
                                               
Waskom
  $ 64,191     $ 53,400     $ 21,293     $ 5,808     $ 54,466     $ 14,410  
 
                                   
 
                                               
    As of December 31,
                               
2006
                                               
Waskom
  $ 53,260     $ 45,450     $ 18,654     $ 5,453     $ 52,924     $ 14,533  
 
                                   
(5) Commodity Cash Flow Hedges
     The Partnership is exposed to market risks associated with commodity prices, counterparty credit and interest rates. Until December 2005, the Partnership had not engaged in commodity contract trading or hedging activities. However, in connection with the acquisition of Prism Gas at that time, the Partnership has established a hedging policy and monitors and manages the commodity market risk associated with the

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commodity risk exposure of the Prism Gas acquisition. In addition, the Partnership is focusing on utilizing counterparties for these transactions whose financial condition is appropriate for the credit risk involved in each specific transaction.
     The Partnership uses derivatives to manage the risk of commodity price fluctuations. Additionally, the Partnership manages interest rate exposure by targeting a ratio of fixed and floating interest rates it deems prudent and using hedges to attain that ratio.
     In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 (“SFAS No. 133”), Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, all derivatives and hedging instruments are included on the balance sheet as an asset or a liability measured at fair value and changes in fair value are recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. If a derivative qualifies for hedge accounting, changes in the fair value can be offset against the change in the fair value of the hedged item through earnings or recognized in other comprehensive income until such time as the hedged item is recognized in earnings. In early 2006, the Partnership adopted a hedging policy that allows it to use hedge accounting for financial transactions that are designated as hedges.
     Derivative instruments not designated as hedges are being marked to market with all market value adjustments being recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2007, the Partnership has designated a portion of its derivative instruments as qualifying cash flow hedges. Fair value changes for these hedges have been recorded in other comprehensive income as a component of equity. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, certain of the Partnership’s derivative instruments which were designated as hedges became ineffective due to fluctuations in the basis difference between the hedged item and the hedging instrument. As a result, these hedges are now marked to market through the statement of operations.
     The components of gain/loss on commodity derivatives qualifying for hedge accounting and those that do not are included in the revenue of the hedged item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows:
                                 
    Three Months     Nine Months  
    Ended     Ended  
    September 30     September 30  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Change in fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting
  $ (454 )   $ 753     $ (1,619 )   $ 150  
Ineffective portion of derivatives qualifying for hedge accounting
    (199 )     39       (109 )     3  
Gain (loss) on cash settlements of derivatives
    (118 )     76       254       547  
 
                       
 
                               
Change in fair value of derivatives in the Consolidated Statement of Operations
  $ (771 )   $ 868     $ (1,474 )   $ 700  
 
                       
     The fair value of derivative assets and liabilities are as follows:
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
Fair value of derivative assets — current
  $ 104     $ 882  
Fair value of derivative assets — long term
    1       221  
Fair value of derivative liabilities — current
    (1,336 )      
Fair value of derivative liabilities — long term
    (567 )     (74 )
 
           
Net fair value of derivatives
  $ (1,798 )   $ 1,029  
 
           
     Set forth below is the summarized notional amount and terms of all instruments held for price risk management purposes at September 30, 2007 (all gas quantities are expressed in British Thermal Units, crude oil and natural gas liquids are expressed in barrels). As of September 30, 2007, the remaining term of the contracts extend no later than December 2010, with no single contract longer than one year. The Partnership’s counterparties to the derivative contracts include Coral Energy Holding LP, Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. and Wachovia Bank. For three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, changes in

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the fair value of the Partnership’s derivative contracts were recorded in both earnings and in other comprehensive income as a component of equity since the Partnership has designated a portion of its derivative instruments as hedges as of September 30, 2007.
September 30, 2007
                         
    Total                
Transaction   Volume         Remaining Terms      
Type   Per Month     Pricing Terms   of Contracts   Fair Value  
Mark to Market Derivatives:
                       
Ethane Swap
  8,000 BBL   Fixed price of $28.04 settled against Mt. Belvieu Purity Ethane average monthly postings   October 2007 to December 2007   $ (232 )
Crude Oil swap
  5,000 BBL   Fixed price of $65.95 settled against WTI NYMEX average monthly closings   October 2007 to December 2007     (219 )
Natural Gas swap and Natural Gas basis swap
  20,000 MMBTU   Combined fixed price of $8.54 settled against Henry Hub Centerpoint Energy Gas Transmission Co.   October 2007 to December 2007     104  
Natural Gas swap
  30,000 MMBTU   Fixed price of $8.12 settled against Houston Ship Channel first of the month   January 2008 to December 2008     (41 )
Crude Oil Swap
  3,000 BBL   Fixed price of $70.75 settled against WTI NYMEX average monthly closings   January 2008 to December 2008     (211 )
Crude Oil Swap
  3,000 BBL   Fixed price of $69.08 settled against WTI NYMEX average monthly closings   January 2009 to December 2009     (148 )
Crude Oil Swap
  3,000 BBL   Fixed price of $70.90 settled against WTI NYMEX average monthly closings   January 2009 to December 2009     (91 )
 
                     
 
                       
Total swaps not receiving hedge accounting       $ (838 )
 
                     
 
                       
Cash Flow Hedges:
                       
Crude Oil Swap
  4,000 BBL   Fixed price of $72.35 settled against WTI NYMEX average monthly closings   October 2007 to December 2007   $ (35 )
Crude Oil Swap
  5,000 BBL   Fixed price of $66.20 settled against WTI NYMEX average monthly closings   January 2008 to December 2008   $ (609 )
Ethane Swap
  5,000 BBL   Fixed price of $27.30 settled against Mt. Belvieu Purity Ethane average monthly postings   January 2008 to December 2008     (222 )
Crude Oil Swap
  1,000 BBL   Fixed price of $70.45 settled against WTI NYMEX average monthly closings   January 2009 to December 2009     (35 )
Crude Oil Swap
  2,000 BBL   Fixed price of $69.15 settled against WTI NYMEX average monthly closings   January 2010 to December 2010     (60 )
Crude Oil Swap
  3,000 BBL   Fixed price of $72.25 settled against WTI NYMEX average monthly closings   January 2010 to December 2010     1  
 
                     
 
                       
Total swaps receiving hedge accounting       $ (960 )
 
                     
 
                       
Total net fair value of derivatives       $ (1,798 )
 
                     
     On all transactions where the Partnership is exposed to counterparty risk, the Partnership analyzes the counterparty’s financial condition prior to entering into an agreement, and has established a maximum credit limit threshold pursuant to its hedging policy, and monitors the appropriateness of these limits on an ongoing basis. The Partnership has incurred no losses associated with the counterparty non-performance on derivative contracts.
     Through its Prism Gas subsidiary, the Partnership is exposed to the impact of market fluctuations in the prices of natural gas, natural gas liquids (“NGLs”) and condensate as a result of gathering, processing and sales activities. Prism Gas gathering and processing revenues are earned under various contractual

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arrangements with gas producers. Gathering revenues are generated through a combination of fixed-fee and index-related arrangements. Processing revenues are generated primarily through contracts which provide for processing on percent-of-liquids (POL) and percent-of-proceeds (POP) basis. Prism Gas has entered into hedging transactions through 2010 to protect a portion of its commodity exposure from these contracts. These hedging arrangements are in the form of swaps for crude oil, natural gas and ethane.
     Based on estimated volumes, as of September 30, 2007, Prism Gas had hedged approximately 50%, 50%, 22% and 16% of its commodity risk by volume for 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively. The Partnership anticipates entering into additional commodity derivatives on an ongoing basis to manage its risks associated with these market fluctuations, and will consider using various commodity derivatives, including forward contracts, swaps, collars, futures and options, although there is no assurance that the Partnership will be able to do so or that the terms thereof will be similar to the Partnership’s existing hedging arrangements. In addition, the Partnership will consider derivative arrangements that include the specific NGL products as well as natural gas and crude oil.
Hedging Arrangements in Place
                 
Year   Commodity Hedged   Volume   Type of Derivative   Basis Reference
2007
  Condensate & Natural Gasoline   5,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($65.95)   NYMEX
2007
  Natural Gasoline   4,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($72.35)   NYMEX
2007
  Natural Gas   20,000 MMBTU/Month   Natural Gas Swap ($9.14)   Henry Hub
2007
  Natural Gas   20,000 MMBTU/Month   Natural Gas Basis Swap (-$0.60)   Henry Hub to Centerpoint East
2007
  Ethane   8,000 BBL/Month   Ethane Swap ($28.04)   Mt. Belvieu
2008
  Condensate & Natural Gasoline   5,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($66.20)   NYMEX
2008
  Natural Gas   30,000 MMBTU/Month   Natural Gas Swap ($8.12)   Houston Ship Channel
2008
  Ethane   5,000 BBL/Month   Ethane Swap ($27.30)   Mt. Belvieu
2008
  Natural Gasoline   3,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($70.75)   NYMEX
2009
  Condensate & Natural Gasoline   3,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($69.08)   NYMEX
2009
  Natural Gasoline   3,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($70.90)   NYMEX
2009
  Condensate   1,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($70.45)   NYMEX
2010
  Natural Gasoline   3,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($72.25)   NYMEX
2010
  Condensate   2,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($69.15)   NYMEX
     The Partnership’s principal customers with respect to Prism Gas’ natural gas gathering and processing are large, natural gas marketing services, oil and gas producers and industrial end-users. In addition, substantially all of the Partnership’s natural gas and NGL sales are made at market-based prices. The Partnership’s standard gas and NGL sales contracts contain adequate assurance provisions which allows for the suspension of deliveries, cancellation of agreements or continuance of deliveries to the buyer unless the buyer provides security for payment in a form satisfactory to the Partnership.
Impact of Cash Flow Hedges
Crude Oil
     For the three month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, net gains and losses on swap hedge contracts decreased crude revenue by $653 and increased crude revenue by $396, respectively. For the nine month periods ending September 30, 2007 and 2006 net gains and losses on swap hedge contracts decreased crude revenue by $1,004 and $158, respectively. As of September 30, 2007 an unrealized derivative fair value loss of $505, related to cash flow hedges of crude oil price risk, was recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). This fair value loss is expected to be reclassified into earnings in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. The actual reclassification to earnings will be based on mark-to-market prices at the contract settlement date, along with the realization of the gain or loss on the related physical volume, which amount is not reflected above.

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Natural Gas
     For the three month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, net gains and losses on swap hedge contracts increased gas revenue by $146 and $491, respectively. For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, net losses and gains on swap hedge contracts decreased gas revenue by $96 and increased gas revenue by $921, respectively. As of September 30, 2007, there is no unrealized derivative fair value gain (loss) related to cash flow hedges of natural gas price risk recorded in other comprehensive income (loss).
Natural Gas Liquids
     For the three month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, net gains and losses on swap hedge contracts decreased liquids revenue by $264 and $19, respectively. For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, net gains and losses on swap hedge contracts decreased liquids revenue by $374 and $63, respectively. As of September 30, 2007 an unrealized derivative fair value loss of $222, related to cash flow hedges of natural gas liquids price risk, was recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). This fair value loss is expected to be reclassified into earnings in 2008. The actual reclassification to earnings will be based on mark-to-market prices at the contract settlement date, along with the realization of the gain or loss on the related physical volume, which amount is not reflected above.
(6) Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge 
     In September 2007, the Partnership entered into a cash flow hedge agreement with a notional amount of $25,000 to hedge its exposure to increases in the benchmark interest rate underlying its variable rate term loan credit facility. This interest rate swap matures in September 2010. The Partnership designated this swap agreement as a cash flow hedge. Under the swap agreement, the Partnership pays a fixed rate of interest of 4.605% and receives a floating rate based on a three-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR rate. Because this is designated as a cash flow hedge, the changes in fair value, to the extent the swap is effective, are recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged interest costs are recognized in earnings. At the inception of the hedge, the swap was identical to the hypothetical swap as of the trade date, and will continue to be identical as long as the accrual periods and rate resetting dates for the debt and the swap remain equal. This condition results in a 100% effective swap.
     In November 2006, the Partnership entered into a cash flow hedge agreement with a notional amount of $40,000 to hedge its exposure to increases in the benchmark interest rate underlying its variable rate revolving credit facility. This interest rate swap matures in December 2009. The Partnership designated this swap agreement as a cash flow hedge. Under the swap agreement, the Partnership pays a fixed rate of interest of 4.82% and receives a floating rate based on a three-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR rate. Because this is designated as a cash flow hedge, the changes in fair value, to the extent the swap is effective, are recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged interest costs are recognized in earnings. At the inception of the hedge, the swap was identical to the hypothetical swap as of the trade date, and will continue to be identical as long as the accrual periods and rate resetting dates for the debt and the swap remain equal. This condition results in a 100% effective swap.
     In November 2006, the Partnership entered into an interest rate swap that swaps $30,000 of floating rate to fixed rate. The fixed rate cost is 4.765% plus the Partnership’s applicable LIBOR borrowing spread. This interest rate swap matures in March 2010. The underlying debt related to this swap was paid prior to December 31, 2006; therefore, hedge accounting was not utilized. The swap has been recorded at fair value at September 30, 2007 with an offset to current operations.
     In March 2006, the Partnership entered into a cash flow hedge agreement with a notional amount of $75,000 to hedge its exposure to increases in the benchmark interest rate underlying its variable rate term loan credit facility. This interest rate swap matures in November 2010. The Partnership designated this swap agreement as a cash flow hedge. Under the swap agreement, the Partnership pays a fixed rate of interest of 5.25% and receives a floating rate based on a three-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR rate. Because this is designated as a cash flow hedge, the changes in fair value, to the extent the swap is effective, are recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged interest costs are recognized in earnings. At the

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September 30, 2007
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inception of the hedge, the swap was identical to the hypothetical swap as of the trade date, and will continue to be identical as long as the accrual periods and rate resetting dates for the debt and the swap remain equal. This condition results in a 100% effective swap.
     For the three months ended September 30, 2007, the Partnership recognized an increase in interest expense of $387 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Partnership recognized a decrease in interest expense of $44, related to the difference between the fixed rate and the floating rate of interest on the interest rate swap and net cash settlement of interest rate hedges. During both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, we recognized increases in interest expense of less than $0.1 million related to the difference between the fixed rate and the floating rate of interest on the interest rate swaps.
     The net fair value of the interest rate swap agreements was recorded as a liability of approximately $(1,464) and $(83) at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.
     The fair value of derivative assets and liabilities are as follows:
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
Fair value of derivative assets — current
  $ 110     $ 377  
 
               
Fair value of derivative assets — long term
          112  
Fair value of derivative liabilities — current
    (168 )      
Fair value of derivative liabilities — long term
    (1,406 )     (572 )
 
           
Net fair value of derivatives
  $ (1,464 )   $ (83 )
 
           
(7) Related Party Transactions
     Included in the consolidated and condensed financial statements are various related party transactions and balances primarily with MRMC and affiliates. Related party transactions include sales and purchases of products and services between the Partnership and these related entities as well as payroll and associated costs and allocation of overhead.
     The impact of these related party transactions is reflected in the consolidated and condensed financial statements as follows:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine months ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Revenues:
                               
Terminalling and storage
  $ 3,092     $ 2,323     $ 8,360     $ 6,620  
Marine transportation
    5,409       3,592       18,096       9,201  
Product sales:
                               
Natural gas services
    1,483       372       2,124       500  
Sulfur
    304             304        
Fertilizer
    289             388       24  
Terminalling and storage
    14       29       24       50  
 
                       
 
    2,090       401       2,840       574  
 
                       
 
  $ 10,591     $ 6,316     $ 29,296     $ 16,395  
 
                       
 
                               
Costs and expenses:
                               
Cost of products sold:
                               
Natural gas services
  $ 15,857     $ 13,826     $ 41,713     $ 41,768  
Sulfur
    1,483       1,510       3,731       4,571  
Fertilizer
    1,682       1,453       6,723       4,587  
Terminalling and storage
                      1  
 
                       
 
  $ 19,022     $ 16,789     $ 52,167     $ 50,927  
 
                       
 
                               
Expenses:
                               
Operating expenses
                               
Marine transportation
  $ 5,932     $ 5,723     $ 15,217     $ 15,691  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)
September 30, 2007
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine months ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Natural gas services
    365       372       1,128       1,180  
Sulfur
    307       215       826       567  
Fertilizer
    27       23       114       98  
Terminalling and storage
    1,437       1,050       3,612       2,890  
 
                       
 
  $ 8,068     $ 7,383     $ 20,897     $ 20,426  
 
                       
 
                               
Selling, general and administrative:
                               
Natural gas services
  $ 225     $ 166     $ 566     $ 499  
Sulfur
    94       114       281       334  
Fertilizer
    283       288       880       853  
Terminalling and storage
    13       16       41       55  
Indirect overhead allocation, net of reimbursement
    326       326       978       978  
 
                       
 
  $ 941     $ 910     $ 2,746     $ 2,719  
 
                       
(8) Business Segments
     The Partnership has five reportable segments: terminalling and storage, natural gas services, marine transportation, sulfur and fertilizer. The Partnership’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. The operating income of these segments is reviewed by the chief operating decision maker to assess performance and make business decisions.
     The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those described in Note 19 in the Partnership’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed with the SEC on March 5, 2007. The Partnership evaluates the performance of its reportable segments based on operating income. There is no allocation of administrative expenses or interest expense.
                                                 
                    Operating             Operating        
                    Revenues     Depreciation     Income (loss)        
    Operating     Intersegment     after     and     after     Capital  
    Revenues     Eliminations     Eliminations     Amortization     eliminations     Expenditures  
Three months ended September 30, 2007
                                               
Terminalling and storage
  $ 18,788     $ (267 )   $ 18,521     $ 1,700     $ 2,411     $ 7,695  
Natural gas services
    120,994             120,994       970       1,676       1,444  
Marine transportation
    16,459       (990 )     15,469       2,377       944       8,361  
Sulfur
    20,283       (651 )     19,632       769       1,623       49  
Fertilizer
    10,413       (179 )     10,234       420       752       3,203  
Indirect selling, general and administrative
                            (841 )      
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total
  $ 186,937     $ (2,087 )   $ 184,850     $ 6,236     $ 6,565     $ 20,752  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Three months ended September 30, 2006
                                               
Terminalling and storage
  $ 9,465     $ (98 )   $ 9,367     $ 1,224     $ 2,398     $ 3,637  
Natural gas services
    102,217             102,217       438       714       1,490  
Marine transportation
    13,100       (151 )     12,949       1,706       1,233       3,365  
Sulfur
    13,963       (247 )     13,716       801       963       2,639  
Fertilizer
    9,396       (140 )     9,256       408       206       4,627  
Indirect selling, general and administrative
                            (794 )      
 
                                   
Total
  $ 148,141     $ (636 )   $ 147,505     $ 4,577     $ 4,720     $ 15,758  
 
                                   
                                                 
                    Operating             Operating        
                    Revenues     Depreciation     Income (loss)        
    Operating     Intersegment     after     and     after     Capital  
    Revenues     Eliminations     Eliminations     Amortization     eliminations     Expenditures  
Nine months ended September 30, 2007
                                               
Terminalling and storage
  $ 41,252     $ (501 )   $ 40,751     $ 4,506     $ 7,951     $ 18,978  
Natural gas services
    328,103             328,103       2,271       4,084       3,038  
Marine transportation
    47,231       (2,724 )     44,507       6,280       3,347       24,004  
Sulfur
    52,944       (1,229 )     51,715       2,290       2,820       1,020  
Fertilizer
    38,621       (737 )     37,884       1,251       4,577       10,484  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)
September 30, 2007
(Unaudited)
                                                 
                    Operating             Operating        
                    Revenues     Depreciation     Income (loss)        
    Operating     Intersegment     after     and     after     Capital  
    Revenues     Eliminations     Eliminations     Amortization     eliminations     Expenditures  
Indirect selling, general and administrative
                            (2,447 )      
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total
  $ 508,151     $ (5,191 )   $ 502,960     $ 16,598     $ 20,332     $ 57,524  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Nine months ended September 30, 2006
                                               
Terminalling and storage
  $ 26,229     $ (300 )   $ 25,929     $ 3,393     $ 7,475     $ 10,179  
Natural gas services
    288,199             288,199       1,242       1,918       5,039  
Marine transportation
    34,030       (860 )     33,170       4,745       3,628       15,351  
Sulfur
    47,960       (961 )     46,729       2,189       4,514       12,161  
Fertilizer
    33,670       (318 )     33,352       1,215       1,303       10,781  
Indirect selling, general and administrative
                            (2,360 )      
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total
  $ 429,818     $ (2,439 )   $ 427,379     $ 12,784     $ 16,478     $ 53,511  
 
                                   
     The following table reconciles operating income to net income:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine months ended  
    September 30     September 30  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Operating income
  $ 6,565     $ 4,720     $ 20,332     $ 16,478  
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities
    2,736       2,720       7,204       7,442  
Interest expense
    (3,640 )     (3,189 )     (9,956 )     (9,225 )
Debt prepayment premium
                      (1,160 )
Other, net
    54       78       205       330  
Income taxes
    (212 )           (552 )      
 
                       
Net income
  $ 5,503     $ 4,329     $ 17,233     $ 13,865  
 
                       
     Total assets by segment are as follows:
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
Total assets:
               
Terminalling and storage
  $ 117,867     $ 89,354  
Natural gas services
    239,018       184,464  
Marine transportation
    98,021       77,668  
Sulfur
    61,659       62,210  
Fertilizer
    53,722       43,765  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 570,287     $ 457,461  
 
           
(9) Public Equity Offerings
     In May 2007, the Partnership completed a public offering of 1,380,000 common units at a price of $42.25 per common unit, before the payment of underwriters’ discounts, commissions and offering expenses (per unit value is in dollars, not thousands). Following this offering, the common units represented a 64.3% limited partnership interest in the Partnership. Total proceeds from the sale of the 1,380,000 common units, net of underwriters’ discounts, commissions and offering expenses were $55,933. The Partnership’s general partner contributed $1,190 in cash to the Partnership in conjunction with the issuance in order to maintain its 2% general partner interest in the Partnership. The net proceeds were used to pay down revolving debt under the Partnership’s credit facility and to provide working capital.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)
September 30, 2007
(Unaudited)
     A summary of the proceeds received from these transactions and the use of the proceeds received therefrom is as follows (all amounts are in thousands):
         
Proceeds received:
       
Sale of common units
  $ 58,305  
General partner contribution
    1,190  
 
     
Total proceeds received
  $ 59,495  
 
     
 
       
Use of Proceeds:
       
Underwriter’s fees
  $ 2,107  
Professional fees and other costs
    265  
Repayment of debt under revolving credit facility
    55,850  
Working capital
    1,273  
 
     
Total use of proceeds
  $ 59,495  
 
     
     In January 2006, the Partnership completed a public offering of 3,450,000 common units at a price of $29.12 per common unit, before the payment of underwriters’ discounts, commissions and offering expenses (per unit value is in dollars, not thousands). Following this offering, the common units represented a 61.6% limited partnership interest in the Partnership. Total proceeds from the sale of the 3,450,000 common units, net of underwriters’ discounts, commissions and offering expenses were $95,272. The Partnership’s general partner contributed $2,050 in cash to the Partnership in conjunction with the issuance in order to maintain its 2% general partner interest in the Partnership. The net proceeds were used to pay down revolving debt under the Partnership’s credit facility and to provide working capital.
     A summary of the proceeds received from these transactions and the use of the proceeds received therefrom is as follows (all amounts are in thousands):
         
Proceeds received:
       
Sale of common units
  $ 100,464  
General partner contribution
    2,050  
 
     
Total proceeds received
  $ 102,514  
 
     
 
       
Use of Proceeds:
       
Underwriter’s fees
  $ 4,521  
Professional fees and other costs
    671  
Repayment of debt under revolving credit facility
    62,000  
Working capital
    35,322  
 
     
Total use of proceeds
  $ 102,514  
 
     
(10) Long-term Debt
     At September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, long-term debt consisted of the following:

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)
September 30, 2007
(Unaudited)
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
**$120,000 Revolving loan facility at variable interest rate (6.91%* weighted average at September 30, 2007), due November 2010 secured by substantially all of our assets, including, without limitation, inventory, accounts receivable, vessels, equipment, fixed assets and the interests in our operating subsidiaries
  $ 80,000     $ 44,000  
***$130,000 Term loan facility at variable interest rate (7.16%* at September 30, 2007), due November 2010, secured by substantially all of our assets, including, without limitation, inventory, accounts receivable, vessels, equipment, fixed assets and the interests in our operating subsidiaries
    130,000       130,000  
Other secured debt maturing in 2008, 7.25%
    40       95  
 
           
Total long-term debt
    210,040       174,095  
Less current installments
    40       74  
 
           
Long-term debt, net of current installments
  $ 210,000     $ 174,021  
 
           
 
*   Interest rate fluctuates based on the LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin set on the date of each advance. The margin above LIBOR is set every three months. Indebtedness under the credit facility bears interest at either LIBOR plus an applicable margin or the base prime rate plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin for revolving loans that are LIBOR loans ranges from 1.50% to 3.00% and the applicable margin for revolving loans that are base prime rate loans ranges from 0.50% to 2.00%. The applicable margin for term loans that are LIBOR loans ranges from 2.00% to 3.00% and the applicable margin for term loans that are base prime rate loans ranges from 1.00% to 2.00%. The applicable margin for existing borrowings is 2.00%. Effective October 1, 2007, the applicable margin for existing borrowings will decrease to 1.75%. As a result of our leverage ratio test, effective January 1, 2008, the applicable margin for existing borrowings will increase to 2.00%. The Partnership incurs a commitment fee on the unused portions of the credit facility.
 
**   Effective September, 2007, the Partnership entered into a cash flow hedge that swaps $25,000 of floating rate to fixed rate. The fixed rate cost is 4.605% plus the Partnership’s applicable LIBOR borrowing spread. The cash flow hedge matures in September, 2010.
 
**   Effective November, 2006, the Partnership entered into a cash flow hedge that swaps $40,000 of floating rate to fixed rate. The fixed rate cost is 4.82% plus the Partnership’s applicable LIBOR borrowing spread. The cash flow hedge matures in December, 2009.
 
***   The $130,000 term loan has $105,000 hedged. Effective March, 2006, the Partnership entered into a cash flow hedge that swaps $75,000 of floating rate to fixed rate. The fixed rate cost is 5.25% plus the Partnership’s applicable LIBOR borrowing spread. The cash flow hedge matures in November, 2010. Effective November 2006, the Partnership entered into an additional interest rate swap that swaps $30,000 of floating rate to fixed rate. The fixed rate cost is 4.765% plus the Partnership’s applicable LIBOR borrowing spread. This cash flow hedge matures in March, 2010.
     On August 18, 2006, the Partnership purchased certain terminalling assets and assumed associated long term debt of $113 with a fixed rate cost of 7.25%.
     On November 10, 2005, the Partnership entered into a new $225,000 multi-bank credit facility comprised of a $130,000 term loan facility and a $95,000 revolving credit facility, which includes a $20,000 letter of credit sub-limit. This credit facility also includes procedures for additional financial institutions to become revolving lenders, or for any existing revolving lender to increase its revolving commitment, subject to a maximum of $100,000 for all such increases in revolving commitments of new or existing revolving lenders. Effective June 30, 2006, the Partnership increased its revolving credit facility $25,000 resulting in a committed $120,000 revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility is used for ongoing working capital needs and general partnership purposes, and to finance permitted investments, acquisitions and capital expenditures. Under the amended and restated credit facility, as of September 30, 2007, the Partnership had $80,000 outstanding under the revolving credit facility and $130,000 outstanding under the term loan facility. As of September 30, 2007, the Partnership had $39,880 available under its revolving credit facility.
     On July 14, 2005, the Partnership issued a $120 irrevocable letter of credit to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to provide financial assurance for its used oil handling program.
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(Dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)
September 30, 2007
(Unaudited)
Partnership’s assets, including, without limitation, inventory, accounts receivable, vessels, equipment, fixed assets and the interests in its operating subsidiaries. The Partnership may prepay all amounts outstanding under this facility at any time without penalty.
     In addition, the credit facility contains various covenants, which, among other things, limit the Partnership’s ability to: (i) incur indebtedness; (ii) grant certain liens; (iii) merge or consolidate unless it is the survivor; (iv) sell all or substantially all of its assets; (v) make certain acquisitions; (vi) make certain investments; (vii) make certain capital expenditures; (viii) make distributions other than from available cash; (ix) create obligations for some lease payments; (x) engage in transactions with affiliates; (xi) engage in other types of business; and (xii) its joint ventures to incur indebtedness or grant certain liens.
     The credit facility also contains covenants, which, among other things, require the Partnership to maintain specified ratios of: (i) minimum net worth (as defined in the credit facility) of $75,000 plus 50% of net proceeds from equity issuances after November 10, 2005; (ii) EBITDA (as defined in the credit facility) to interest expense of not less than 3.0 to 1.0 at the end of each fiscal quarter; (iii) total funded debt to EBITDA of not more than (x) 5.5 to 1.0 for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005, (y) 5.25 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarters ending December 31, 2005 through September 30, 2006, and (z) 4.75 to 1.00 for each fiscal quarter thereafter; and (iv) total secured funded debt to EBITDA of not more than (x) 5.50 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005, (y) 5.25 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarters ending December 31, 2005 through September 20, 2006, and (z) 4.00 to 1.00 for each fiscal quarter thereafter. The Partnership was in compliance with the debt covenants contained in credit facility for the year ended December 31, 2006 and as of September 30, 2007.
     On November 10 of each year, commencing with November 10, 2006, the Partnership must prepay the term loans under the credit facility with 75% of Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the credit facility), unless its ratio of total funded debt to EBITDA is less than 3.00 to 1.00. There were no prepayments made under the term loan through September 30, 2007. If the Partnership receives greater than $15,000 from the incurrence of indebtedness other than under the credit facility, it must prepay indebtedness under the credit facility with all such proceeds in excess of $15,000. Any such prepayments are first applied to the term loans under the credit facility. The Partnership must prepay revolving loans under the credit facility with the net cash proceeds from any issuance of its equity. The Partnership must also prepay indebtedness under the credit facility with the proceeds of certain asset dispositions. Other than these mandatory prepayments, the credit facility requires interest only payments on a quarterly basis until maturity. All outstanding principal and unpaid interest must be paid by November 10, 2010. The credit facility contains customary events of default, including, without limitation, payment defaults, cross-defaults to other material indebtedness, bankruptcy-related defaults, change of control defaults and litigation-related defaults.
     Draws made under the Partnership’s credit facility are normally made to fund acquisitions and for working capital requirements. During the current fiscal year, draws on the Partnership’s credit facility have ranged from a low of $170,600 to a high of $226,850. As of September 30, 2007, the Partnership had $39,880 available for working capital, internal expansion and acquisition activities under the Partnership’s credit facility.
     On July 15, 2005, the Partnership assumed $9,400 of U.S. Government Guaranteed Ship Financing Bonds, maturing in 2021, relating to the acquisition of CF Martin Sulphur L.P. (“CF Martin Sulphur”). The outstanding balance as of December 31, 2005 was $9,104. These bonds were payable in equal semi-annual installments of $291, and were secured by certain marine vessels owned by CF Martin Sulphur. Pursuant to the terms of an amendment to the Partnership’s credit facility that it entered into in connection with the acquisition of CF Martin Sulphur, the Partnership was obligated to repay these bonds by March 31, 2006. The Partnership redeemed these bonds on March 6, 2006 with available cash and borrowings from its credit facility. Also, at redemption, a pre-payment premium was paid in the amount of $1,160.
     The Partnership paid cash interest in the amount of $2,777 and $2,874 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $8,722 and $9,135 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Capitalized interest was $826 and $300 for the three months ended

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)
September 30, 2007
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $2,171 and $970 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
     In connection with the Partnership’s Mega Lubricants acquisition on June 13, 2007, the Partnership borrowed approximately $4,600 under its revolving credit facility.
     In connection with the Partnership’s Woodlawn acquisition on May 2, 2007, the Partnership borrowed approximately $33,000 under its revolving credit facility.
(11) Income Taxes
     The operations of a partnership are generally not subject to income taxes and a partnership’s income is generally taxed directly to its owners. However, the Partnership is subject to the Texas margin tax as described below and our subsidiary, Woodlawn, is subject to income taxes. Current income taxes related to the operations of this subsidiary were $100 and $114 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007, respectively. In connection with the Woodlawn acquisition, the Partnership also established deferred taxes of $8,964 associated with book and tax basis differences of the acquired assets and liabilities. The basis differences are primarily related to property, plant and equipment. A deferred tax benefit related to these basis differences of $43 and $111 was recorded for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007, respectively, and a deferred tax liability of $8,853 related to the basis differences existing at September 30, 2007.
     As a result of its acquisition of Prism Gas, the Partnership assumed a current tax liability of $6.3 million as a result of a tax event triggered by the transfer of the ownership of the assets of Prism Gas in 2005 from a corporate to a partnership structure through the partial liquidation of the corporation. This liability was paid in 2006. The final liquidation of this corporate entity was completed on November 15, 2006. Additional federal and state income taxes of $0 and $173 resulting from the liquidation were recorded in current year income tax expense for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2007, respectively.
     On May 18, 2006, the Texas Governor signed into law a Texas margin tax (H.B. No. 3) which restructures the state business tax by replacing the taxable capital and earned surplus components of the current franchise tax with a new “taxable margin” component. Since the tax base on the Texas margin tax is derived from an income-based measure, the margin tax is construed as an income tax and, therefore, the provisions of SFAS 109 regarding the recognition of deferred taxes apply to the new margin tax. In accordance with SFAS 109, the effect on deferred tax assets of a change in tax law should be included in tax expense attributable to continuing operations in the period that includes the enactment date. Therefore, the Partnership has calculated its deferred tax assets and liabilities for Texas based on the new margin tax. The cumulative effect of the change was immaterial.  The impact of the change in deferred tax assets does not have a material impact on tax expense. State income taxes attributable to the Texas margin tax of $143 and $412 were recorded in current year income tax expense for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2007.
     In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”. FIN 48 is an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. FIN 48 prescribes a comprehensive model for recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken. The Partnership adopted FIN 48 effective January 1, 2007. There was no impact to the Partnership’s financial statements as a result of FIN 48.
     The components of income tax expense (benefit) from operations recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 are as follows:

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MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)
September 30, 2007
(Unaudited)
                 
    Three Months     Nine Months  
    Ended     Ended  
    2007     2007  
Current:
               
Federal
  $ 80     $ 237  
State
    175       426  
 
           
 
  $ 254     $ 662  
 
           
Deferred:
               
Federal
  $ (43 )   $ (111 )
 
           
 
  $ 212     $ 552  
 
           
(12) Gain on Involuntary Conversion of Assets
     During the third quarter of 2005, the Partnership experienced a casualty loss caused by two major storms, Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. Physical damage to the Partnership’s assets caused by the hurricanes, as well as the related removal and recovery costs, were covered by insurance subject to a deductible. The Partnership recorded an additional insurance receivable during the first quarter of 2006, which resulted in a gain of $853 for this involuntary conversion of assets reported in other operating income. The total insurance receivable at March 31, 2006 relating to these damages of $2,541 was subsequently collected.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
          References in this quarterly report to “Martin Resource Management” refers to Martin Resource Management Corporation and its subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires. You should read the following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the consolidated and condensed financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this quarterly report.
Forward-Looking Statements
          This quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements included in this quarterly report that are not historical facts (including any statements concerning plans and objectives of management for future operations or economic performance, or assumptions or forecasts related thereto), including, without limitation, the information set forth in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology including “forecast,” “may,” “believe,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue” or other similar words. These statements discuss future expectations, contain projections of results of operations or of financial condition or state other “forward-looking” information. We and our representatives may from time to time make other oral or written statements that are also forward-looking statements.
          These forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s current plans, expectations, estimates, assumptions and beliefs concerning future events impacting us and therefore involve a number of risks and uncertainties. We caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.
          Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements for a number of important reasons, including those discussed under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 5, 2007.
Overview
          We are a publicly traded limited partnership with a diverse set of operations focused primarily in the United States Gulf Coast region. Our five primary business lines include:
    Terminalling and storage services for petroleum and by-products;
 
    Natural gas services;
 
    Marine transportation services for petroleum products and by-products;
 
    Sulfur gathering, processing and distribution; and
 
    Fertilizer manufacturing and distribution.
          The petroleum products and by-products we collect, transport, store and market are produced primarily by major and independent oil and gas companies who often turn to third parties, such as us, for the transportation and disposition of these products. In addition to these major and independent oil and gas companies, our primary customers include independent refiners, large chemical companies, fertilizer manufacturers and other wholesale purchasers of these products. We operate primarily in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. This region is a major hub for petroleum refining, natural gas gathering and processing and support services for the exploration and production industry.
          We were formed in 2002 by Martin Resource Management, a privately-held company whose initial predecessor was incorporated in 1951 as a supplier of products and services to drilling rig contractors. Since then, Martin Resource Management has expanded its operations through acquisitions and internal expansion initiatives as its management identified and capitalized on the needs of producers and purchasers of hydrocarbon products and by-products and other bulk liquids. Martin Resource Management owns approximately 35.7% of our limited partnership units. Furthermore, it owns and controls our general partner, which owns a 2.0% general partner interest and incentive distribution rights in us.
          Martin Resource Management has operated our business for several years. Martin Resource Management began operating our natural gas services business in the 1950s and our sulfur business in the 1960s. It began our marine transportation business in the late 1980s. It entered into our fertilizer and

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terminalling and storage businesses in the early 1990s. In recent years, Martin Resource Management has increased the size of our asset base through expansions and strategic acquisitions.
Critical Accounting Policies
          Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on the historical consolidated and condensed financial statements included elsewhere herein. We prepared these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements required us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. We based our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Our results may differ from these estimates. Currently, we believe that our accounting policies do not require us to make estimates using assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain. However, we have described below the critical accounting policies that we believe could impact our consolidated and condensed financial statements most significantly.
          You should also read Note 1, “General” in Notes to Consolidated and Condensed Financial Statements contained in this quarterly report and the “Significant Accounting Policies” note in the consolidated financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed with the SEC on March 5, 2007 in conjunction with this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Some of the more significant estimates in these financial statements include the amount of the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable and the determination of the fair value of our reporting units under SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“SFAS 142”).
          Derivatives
          In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 (“SFAS No. 133”), Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, all derivatives and hedging instruments are included on the balance sheet as an asset or liability measured at fair value and changes in fair value are recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. If a derivative qualifies for hedge accounting, changes in the fair value can be offset against the change in the fair value of the hedged item through earnings or recognized in other comprehensive income until such time as the hedged item is recognized in earnings. In early 2006, we adopted a hedging policy that allows us to use hedge accounting for financial transactions that are designated as hedges. Derivative instruments not designated as hedges or hedges that become ineffective are being marked to market with all market value adjustments being recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2007, we have designated a portion of our derivative instruments as qualifying cash flow hedges. Fair value changes for these hedges have been recorded in other comprehensive income as a component of equity.
          Product Exchanges
          We enter into product exchange agreements with third parties whereby we agree to exchange NGLs with third parties. We record the balance of NGLs due to other companies under these agreements at quoted market product prices and the balance of NGLs and sulfur due from other companies at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method.
          In September 2005, the FASB’s Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) issued EITF No. 04-13, Accounting for Purchases and Sales of Inventory with the Same Counterparty. This pronouncement provides additional accounting guidance for situations involving inventory exchanges between parties to that contained in APB Opinion No. 29, Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions and SFAS 153, Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets. The standard is effective for new arrangements entered into in reporting periods beginning after March 15, 2006. The adoption did not have a material impact on our financial statements.
          Revenue Recognition
          Revenue for our five operating segments is recognized as follows:
          Terminalling and storage – Revenue is recognized for storage contracts based on the contracted monthly tank fixed fee. For throughput contracts, revenue is recognized based on the volume moved through our terminals at the contracted rate. Revenue for lubricants and drilling fluids products is recognized upon

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delivering product to the customers as title to the product transfers when the customer physically receives the product.
          Natural gas services – Natural gas gathering and processing revenues are recognized when title passes or service is performed. NGL distribution revenue is recognized when product is delivered by truck to our NGL customers, which occurs when the customer physically receives the product. When product is sold in storage, or by pipeline, we recognize NGL distribution revenue when the customer receives the product from either the storage facility or pipeline.
          Marine transportation – Revenue is recognized for contracted trips upon completion of the particular trip. For time charters, revenue is recognized based on a per day rate.
          Sulfur and Fertilizer – Revenues are recognized when the products are delivered, which occurs when the customer has taken title and has assumed the risks and rewards of ownership based on specific contract terms at either the shipping or delivery point.
          Equity Method Investments
          We use the equity method of accounting for investments in unconsolidated entities where the ability to exercise significant influence over such entities exists. Investments in unconsolidated entities consist of capital contributions and advances plus our share of accumulated earnings as of the entities’ latest fiscal year-ends, less capital withdrawals and distributions. Investments in excess of the underlying net assets of equity method investees, specifically identifiable to property, plant and equipment, are amortized over the useful life of the related assets. Excess investment representing equity method goodwill is not amortized but is evaluated for impairment, annually. Under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, this goodwill is not subject to amortization and is accounted for as a component of the investment. Equity method investments are subject to impairment under the provisions of Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 18, The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock. No portion of the net income from these entities is included in our operating income.
          We own an unconsolidated 50% interest in Waskom Gas Processing Company (“Waskom”), the Matagorda Offshore Gathering System (“Matagorda”), and Panther Interstate Pipeline Energy LLC (“PIPE”). These interests are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
          On June 30, 2006, we, through our subsidiary Prism Gas Systems I, L.P. (“Prism Gas”), acquired a 20% ownership interest in a partnership which owns the lease rights to the assets of the Bosque County Pipeline (“BCP”). This interest is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
          Goodwill
          Goodwill is subject to a fair-value based impairment test on an annual basis. We are required to identify our reporting units and determine the carrying value of each reporting unit by assigning the assets and liabilities, including the existing goodwill and intangible assets. We are required to determine the fair value of each reporting unit and compare it to the carrying amount of the reporting unit. To the extent the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, we would be required to perform the second step of the impairment test, as this is an indication that the reporting unit goodwill may be impaired.
          All five of our “reporting units”, terminalling, marine transportation, natural gas services, sulfur and fertilizer, contain goodwill.
          We determined fair value in each reporting unit based on a multiple of current annual cash flows. This multiple was derived from our experience with actual acquisitions and dispositions and our valuation of recent potential acquisitions and dispositions.
          Environmental Liabilities
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would record changes to our estimated environmental liability as circumstances change or events occur, such as the issuance of revised orders by governmental bodies or court or other judicial orders and our evaluation of the likelihood and amount of the related eventual liability.
          Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
          In evaluating the collectability of our accounts receivable, we assess a number of factors, including a specific customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations to us, the length of time the receivable has been past due and historical collection experience. Based on these assessments, we record specific reserves for bad debts to reduce the related receivable to the amount we ultimately expect to collect from customers.
          Asset Retirement Obligation
          We recognize and measure our asset and conditional asset retirement obligations and the associated asset retirement cost upon acquisition of the related asset and based upon the estimate of the cost to settle the obligation at its anticipated future date. The obligation is accreted to its estimated future value and the asset retirement cost is depreciated over the estimated life of the asset.
Our Relationship with Martin Resource Management
          Martin Resource Management is engaged in the following principal business activities:
    providing land transportation of various liquids using a fleet of trucks and road vehicles and road trailers;
 
    distributing fuel oil, asphalt, sulfuric acid, marine fuel and other liquids;
 
    providing marine bunkering and other shore-based marine services in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas;
 
    operating a small crude oil gathering business in Stephens, Arkansas;
 
    operating a lube oil processing facility in Smackover, Arkansas;
 
    operating an underground NGL storage facility in Arcadia, Louisiana;
 
    supplying employees and services for the operation of our business;
 
    operating, for its account and our account, the docks, roads, loading and unloading facilities and other common use facilities or access routes at our Stanolind terminal; and
 
    operating, solely for our account, an NGL truck loading and unloading and pipeline distribution terminal in Mont Belvieu, Texas.
          We are and will continue to be closely affiliated with Martin Resource Management as a result of the following relationships.
          Ownership
          Martin Resource Management owns an approximate 34.9% limited partnership interest and a 2% general partnership interest in us and all of our incentive distribution rights.
          Management
          Martin Resource Management directs our business operations through its ownership and control of our general partner. We benefit from our relationship with Martin Resource Management through access to a significant pool of management expertise and established relationships throughout the energy industry. We do not have employees. Martin Resource Management employees are responsible for conducting our business and operating our assets on our behalf.

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          Related Party Agreements
          We are a party to an omnibus agreement with Martin Resource Management.  The omnibus agreement requires us to reimburse Martin Resource Management for all direct and indirect expenses it incurs or payments it makes on our behalf or in connection with the operation of our business.  We reimbursed Martin Resource Management for $13.6 million of direct costs and expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $12.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006.  We reimbursed Martin Resource Management for $38.9 million of direct costs and expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $37.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.   In addition, the Partnership purchased NGL’s from Waskom Gas Processing totaling $14.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $11.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006; and approximately $35.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $35.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.  There is no monetary limitation on the amount we are required to reimburse Martin Resource Management for direct expenses.  Under the omnibus agreement, the reimbursement amount with respect to indirect general and administrative and corporate overhead expenses was capped at $2.0 million for the twelve month period ending October 31, 2006.  For each of the subsequent three years, this amount may be increased by no more than the percentage increase in the consumer price index and is also subject to adjustment for expansions of our operations.  As of November 6, 2007, we have not increased this cap.  We reimbursed Martin Resource Management for $0.3 million of indirect expenses for both the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.  We reimbursed Martin Resource Management for $1.0 million of indirect expenses for both the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.  These indirect expenses cover all of the centralized corporate functions Martin Resource Management provides for us, such as accounting, treasury, clerical billing, information technology, administration of insurance, general office expenses and employee benefit plans and other general corporate overhead functions we share with Martin Resource Management retained businesses.  The omnibus agreement also contains significant non-compete provisions and indemnity obligations.
          In addition to the omnibus agreement, we and Martin Resource Management have entered into various other agreements that are not the result of arm’s-length negotiations and consequently may not be as favorable to us as they might have been if we had negotiated them with unaffiliated third parties. The agreements include, but are not limited to, a motor carrier agreement, a terminal services agreement, a marine transportation agreement, a product storage agreement, a product supply agreement, a throughput agreement, and a Purchaser Use Easement, Ingress-Egress Easement and Utility Facilities Easement. Pursuant to the terms of the omnibus agreement, we are prohibited from entering into certain material agreements with Martin Resource Management without the approval of the conflicts committee of our general partner’s board of directors.
          For a more comprehensive discussion concerning the omnibus agreement and the other agreements that we have entered into with Martin Resource Management, please refer to “Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions – Agreements” set forth in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed with the SEC on March 5, 2007.
          Commercial
          We have been and anticipate that we will continue to be both a significant customer and supplier of products and services offered by Martin Resource Management. Our motor carrier agreement with Martin Resource Management provides us with access to Martin Resource Management’s fleet of road vehicles and road trailers to provide land transportation in the areas served by Martin Resource Management. Our ability to utilize Martin Resource Management’s land transportation operations is currently a key component of our integrated distribution network.
          We also use the underground storage facilities owned by Martin Resource Management in our natural gas services operations. We lease an underground storage facility from Martin Resource Management in Arcadia, Louisiana with a storage capacity of 1.5 million barrels. Our use of this storage facility gives us greater flexibility in our operations by allowing us to store a sufficient supply of product during times of decreased demand for use when demand increases.
          In the aggregate, our purchases of land transportation services, NGL storage services, sulfuric acid and lube oil product purchases and sulfur and fertilizer payroll reimbursements from Martin Resource Management accounted for approximately 13% and 14% of our total cost of products sold during the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively; and approximately 13% and 15% of our total cost of products sold

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during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. We also purchase marine fuel from Martin Resource Management, which we account for as an operating expense.
          Correspondingly, Martin Resource Management is one of our significant customers. It primarily uses our terminalling, marine transportation and NGL distribution services for its operations. We provide terminalling and storage services under a terminal services agreement. We provide marine transportation services to Martin Resource Management under a charter agreement on a spot-contract basis at applicable market rates. Our sales to Martin Resource Management accounted for approximately 6% and 4% of our total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Our sales to Martin Resource Management accounted for approximately 6% and 4% of our total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. In connection with the closing of the Tesoro Marine asset acquisition, we entered into certain agreements with Martin Resource Management pursuant to which we provide terminalling and storage and marine transportation services to Midstream Fuel and Midstream Fuel provides terminal services to us to handle lubricants, greases and drilling fluids.
          For a more comprehensive discussion concerning the agreements that we have entered into with Martin Resource Management, please refer to “Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions – Agreements” set forth in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed with the SEC on March 5, 2007.
          Approval and Review of Related Party Transactions
          If we contemplate entering into a transaction, other than a routine or in the ordinary course of business transaction, in which a related person will have a direct or indirect material interest, the proposed transaction is submitted for consideration to the board of directors of our general partner or to our management, as appropriate. If the board of directors is involved in the approval process, it determines whether to refer the matter to the Conflicts Committee of our general partner’s board of directors, as constituted under our limited partnership agreement. If a matter is referred to the Conflicts Committee, it obtains information regarding the proposed transaction from management and determines whether to engage independent legal counsel or an independent financial advisor to advise the members of the committee regarding the transaction. If the Conflicts Committee retains such counsel or financial advisor, it considers such advice and, in the case of a financial advisor, such advisor’s opinion as to whether the transaction is fair and reasonable to us and to our unitholders.
Results of Operations
          The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 have been derived from the consolidated and condensed financial statements of the Partnership.
          We evaluate segment performance on the basis of operating income, which is derived by subtracting cost of products sold, operating expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses, and depreciation and amortization expense from revenues. The following table sets forth our operating revenues and operating income by segment for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006. The results of operations for the first nine months of the year are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations which might be expected for the entire year.
                                                 
                                    Operating     Operating  
            Revenues     Operating             Income     Income (loss)  
    Operating     Intersegment     Revenues     Operating     Intersegment     after  
    Revenues     Eliminations     after Eliminations     Income (loss)     Eliminations     Eliminations  
    (In thousands)  
Three months ended September 30, 2007
                                               
Terminalling and storage
  $ 18,788     $ (267 )   $ 18,521     $ 2,631     $ (220 )   $ 2,411  
Natural gas services
    120,994             120,994       1,547       129       1,676  
Marine transportation
    16,459       (990 )     15,469       1,805       (861 )     944  
Sulfur
    20,283       (651 )     19,632       1,304       319       1,623  
Fertilizer
    10,413       (179 )     10,234       119       633       752  
Indirect selling, general and administrative
                      (841 )           (841 )
 
                                   
Total
  $ 186,937     $ (2,087 )   $ 184,850     $ 6,565     $     $ 6,565  
 
                                   

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                                    Operating     Operating  
            Revenues     Operating             Income     Income (loss)  
    Operating     Intersegment     Revenues     Operating     Intersegment     after  
    Revenues     Eliminations     after Eliminations     Income (loss)     Eliminations     Eliminations  
    (In thousands)  
Three months ended September 30, 2006
                                               
Terminalling and storage
  $ 9,465     $ (98 )   $ 9,367     $ 2,451     $ (53 )   $ 2,398  
Natural gas services
    102,217             102,217       714             714  
Marine transportation
    13,100       (151 )     12,949       1,384       (151 )     1,233  
Sulfur
    13,963       (247 )     13,716       923       40       963  
Fertilizer
    9,396       (140 )     9,256       42       164       206  
Indirect selling, general and administrative
                      (794 )           (794 )
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total
  $ 148,141     $ (636 )   $ 147,505     $ 4,720     $     $ 4,720  
 
                                   
                                                 
                    Operating             Operating     Operating  
            Revenues     Revenues             Income     Income (loss)  
    Operating     Intersegment     after     Operating     Intersegment     after  
    Revenues     Eliminations     Eliminations     Income (loss)     Eliminations     Eliminations  
    (In thousands)  
Nine months ended September, 2007
                                               
Terminalling and storage
  $ 41,252     $ (501 )   $ 40,751     $ 8,128     $ (177 )   $ 7,951  
Natural gas services
    328,103             328,103       3,955       129       4,084  
Marine transportation
    47,231       (2,724 )     44,507       5,889       (2,542 )     3,347  
Sulfur
    52,944       (1,229 )     51,715       1,468       1,352       2,820  
Fertilizer
    38,621       (737 )     37,884       3,339       1,238       4,577  
Indirect selling, general and administrative
                      (2,447 )           (2,447 )
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total
  $ 508,151     $ (5,191 )   $ 502,960     $ 20,332     $     $ 20,332  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Nine months ended September 30, 2006
                                               
Terminalling and storage
  $ 26,229     $ (300 )   $ 25,929     $ 7,598     $ (123 )   $ 7,475  
Natural gas services
    288,199             288,199       1,918             1,918  
Marine transportation
    34,030       (860 )     33,170       4,488       (860 )     3,628  
Sulfur
    47,690       (961 )     46,729       3,804       710       4,514  
Fertilizer
    33,670       (318 )     33,352       1,030       273       1,303  
Indirect selling, general and administrative
                      (2,360 )           (2,360 )
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total
  $ 429,818     $ (2,439 )   $ 427,379     $ 16,478     $     $ 16,478  
 
                                   
          Our results of operations are discussed on a comparative basis below. There are certain items of income and expense which we do not allocate on a segment basis. These items, including equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities, interest expense, and indirect selling, general and administrative expenses, are discussed after the comparative discussion of our results within each segment.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2006
          Our total revenues before eliminations were $186.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $148.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006, an increase of $38.8 million, or 26%. Our operating income before eliminations was $6.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $4.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006, an increase of $1.9 million, or 40%.
          The results of operations are described in greater detail on a segment basis below.
Terminalling and Storage Segment
          The following table summarizes our results of operations in our terminalling and storage segment.

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    Three Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2007     2006  
    (In thousands)  
Revenues:
               
Services
  $ 7,570     $ 6,163  
Products
    11,218       3,302  
 
           
Total revenues
    18,788       9,465  
 
               
Cost of products sold
    10,003       2,595  
Operating expenses
    4,406       3,164  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    48       31  
Depreciation and amortization
    1,700       1,224  
 
           
 
    2,631       2,451  
 
           
Other operating income
           
 
           
Operating income
  $ 2,631     $ 2,451  
 
           
          Revenues. Our terminalling and storage revenues increased $9.3 million, or 98%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006. Service revenue accounted for $1.4 million of this increase due to new capital projects being placed into service during 2007. Product revenue increased $7.9 million primarily due to our acquisition of the operating assets of Mega Lubricants Inc. (“Mega Lubricants”) and an increase in product cost that was able to be passed along to our customers.
          Cost of products sold. Our cost of products sold increased $7.4 million, or 285%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006. This increase was due to our Mega Lubricants acquisition and an increase in product cost.
          Operating expenses. Operating expenses increased $1.2 million, or 39%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006. The increase was due primarily to $0.4 million of additional operating expenses from the acquisition of our Mega Lubricants terminal and increased salaries, property and liability premiums, product handling costs and repairs and maintenance related to increased activity at our existing terminals.
          Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general & administrative expenses were approximately the same for both three month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.
          Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization increased $0.5 million, or 39%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006. The increase was primarily a result of our Mega Lubricants acquisition and other capital expenditures.
          In summary, our terminalling operating income increased $0.2 million, or 7%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006.
     Natural Gas Services Segment
          The following table summarizes our results of operations in our natural gas services segment.
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    September 30,*  
    2007     2006  
    (In thousands)  
Revenues:
               
NGLs
  $ 109,822     $ 97,522  
Natural gas
    11,352       3,348  
Non-cash mark to market adjustment of commodity derivatives
    (653 )     792  
Gain (loss) on cash settlements of commodity derivatives
    (118 )     76  
Other operating fees
    591       479  
 
           
Total revenues
    120,994       102,217  

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    Three Months Ended  
    September 30,*  
    2007     2006  
    (In thousands)  
Cost of products sold:
               
NGLs
    104,469       95,639  
Natural gas
    10,771       3,000  
 
           
Total cost of products sold
    115,240       98,639  
 
               
Operating expenses
    1,968       1,240  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    1,269       1,186  
Depreciation and amortization
    970       438  
 
           
Operating income
  $ 1,547     $ 714  
 
           
 
               
NGLs Volumes (Bbls)
    1,870       1,839  
 
           
Natural Gas Volumes (Mmbtu)
    1,897       548  
 
           
 
               
*Information above does not include activities relating to Waskom, PIPE, Matagorda and BCP investments which are included in Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Entities detailed below.
               
 
               
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Entities
  $ 2,736     $ 2,720  
 
           
 
               
Waskom:
               
Plant Inlet Volumes (Mmcf/d)
    252       194  
 
           
Frac Volumes (Bbls/d)
    9,301       7,908  
 
           
          Revenues. Our natural gas services revenues increased $18.8 million, or 18% for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to this same period of 2006 due to increased natural gas and NGL volumes, in addition to higher commodity prices.
          For the three months ended September 30, 2007, NGL revenues increased $12.3 million, or 13% and natural gas revenues increased $8.0 million, or 239%, compared to three months ended September 30, 2006. NGL sales volumes for the three months of 2007 increased 2% and natural gas volumes increased 246% compared to the same period of 2006. During the third quarter of 2007, our NGL average sales price per barrel increased $5.70, or 11%, and our natural gas average sales price per Mmbtu decreased $0.13, or 2%, compared to the same period of 2006. The increase in NGL volumes is primarily due to increased industrial demand experienced during the third quarter of 2007 and the increase in natural gas volumes is primarily due to the Woodlawn acquisition.
          Our natural gas services segment utilizes derivative instruments to manage the risk of fluctuations in market prices for its anticipated sales of natural gas, condensate and NGLs. This activity is referred to as price risk management. For the third quarter of 2007, 46% of our total natural gas volumes and 53% of our total NGL volumes were hedged as compared to 53% and 64%, respectively, in 2006. The impact of price risk management and marketing activities decreased total natural gas and NGL revenues $0.8 million during the third quarter of 2007 compared to a net increase of $0.9 million in the same period of 2006.
          Costs of product sold. Our cost of products increased $16.6 million, or 17%, for the third quarter of 2007 compared to the same period of 2006. Of the increase, $8.8 million relates to NGLs and $7.8 million relates to natural gas. The increase of $8.8 million in NGLs was less than our percentage increase in NGL revenues as a result of our NGL per barrel margins increasing $1.84 per barrel, or 180%, primarily due to the terms of Woodlawn’s producer contracts stemming from the Woodlawn acquisition and continued rising NGL prices in 2007. The remaining increase of $7.8 million relating to natural gas is greater than our percentage of natural gas revenue increase and is primarily due to the Woodlawn acquisition which contributed to a per Mmbtu margin decrease of 52% related to the terms of Woodlawn’s producer contracts compared to our historical producer contracts.
          Operating expenses. Operating expenses increased $0.7 million, or 59%, for the third quarter of 2007 compared to the same period of 2006. This increase is primarily due to the Woodlawn acquisition.
          Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $0.08 million, or 7%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same period of 2006.

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This increase primarily is primarily due to the Woodlawn acquisition.
          Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization increased $0.5 million, or 122%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same period of 2006. This increase was primarily a result of the Woodlawn acquisition.
          In summary, our natural gas services operating income increased $0.8 million, or 117%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006.
          Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities. Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 were flat. This reflects the results of our unconsolidated equity method investees since we acquired Prism Gas on November 10, 2005. In connection with this acquisition, we acquired an unconsolidated 50% interest in each of Waskom, Matagorda and PIPE. As a result, these interests are accounted for using the equity method of accounting and we do not include any portion of their net income in our operating income. On June 30, 2006, we, through our Prism Gas subsidiary, acquired a 20% ownership interest in a partnership that owns the lease rights to BCP. This interest is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
Marine Transportation Segment
          The following table summarizes our results of operations in our marine transportation segment.
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2007     2006  
    (In thousands)  
Revenues
  $ 16,459     $ 13,100  
Operating expenses
    12,141       9,861  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    136       149  
Depreciation and amortization
    2,377       1,706  
 
           
Operating income
  $ 1,805     $ 1,384  
 
           
          Revenues. Our marine transportation revenues increased $3.4 million, or 26%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006. Our inland marine operations generated an additional $2.7 million in revenue from increased utilization of our fleet as a result of a geographical redistribution of our assets on the gulf coast and increased contract rates. Our offshore revenues increased $0.5 million.
          Operating expenses. Operating expenses increased $2.3 million, or 23%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006. We experienced increases in operating costs from repairs and maintenance and crew wages and the related salary burden.
          Selling, general, and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses were approximately the same for both three month periods.
          Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization increased $0.7 million, or 39%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006. This increase was primarily a result of capital expenditures made in the last twelve months.
          In summary, our marine transportation operating income increased $0.4 million, or 30%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006.
     Sulfur Segment
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    Three Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2007     2006  
    (In thousands)  
Revenues
  $ 20,283     $ 13,963  
Cost of products sold
    14,029       8,685  
Operating expenses
    3,982       3,303  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    199       251  
Depreciation and amortization
    769       801  
 
           
Operating income
  $ 1,304     $ 923  
 
           
 
               
Sulfur Volumes (long tons)
    271.3       189.9  
 
           
          Revenues. Our sulfur revenues increased $6.3 million, or 45%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006. This increase resulted from a 43% increase in sales volume. The sales volume increase was due to a new sales contract negotiated in 2007.
          Cost of products sold. Our cost of products sold increased $5.3 million, or 62%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006. This percentage increase was more than our sales revenue percentage increase as our margin per ton fell due to competitive pressure.
          Operating expenses. Our operating expenses increased $0.7 million, or 21%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006. This increase was a result of increased marine transportation costs. These marine transportation cost increases related to crew wages and related salary burden and outside towing expenses for leased vessels.
          Selling, general, and administrative expenses. Our selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased $0.1 million, or 21%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006.
          Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately the same for both three month periods.
          In summary, our sulfur operating income increased $0.4 million, or 41%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006.
Fertilizer Segment
          The following table summarizes our results of operations in our fertilizer segment.
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2007     2006  
    (In thousands)  
Revenues
  $ 10,413     $ 9,396  
Cost of products sold and operating expenses
    9,478       8,547  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    396       399  
Depreciation and amortization
    420       408  
 
           
Operating income
  $ 119     $ 42  
 
           
 
               
Fertilizer Volumes (tons)
    55.9       34.9  
 
           
          Revenues. Our fertilizer revenues increased $1.0 million, or 11%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006. Our sales volume increased 60% due to increased demand from our customers. This increased demand was driven by higher commodity prices in the agricultural markets we serve. Our margin per ton fell 31% from higher priced products sales that fell in the third quarter last year. We anticipate that comparable higher priced product sales will occur in the fourth quarter of 2007.
          Cost of products sold and operating expenses. Our cost of products sold and operating expenses increased $0.9 million, or 11%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006. Our margin per ton fell 31%. This was a result of selling our higher margin products in the third quarter of 2006. We anticipate that comparable sales will occur in the fourth quarter of 2007.

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          Selling, general, and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses were approximately the same for both three month periods.
          Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization were approximately the same for both three month periods.
          In summary our fertilizer operating income increased $0.1 million, or 183%, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006
          Our total revenues before eliminations were $508.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $429.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, an increase of $78.4 million, or 18%. Our operating income before eliminations was $20.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $16.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, an increase of $3.8 million, or 23%.
          The results of operations are described in greater detail on a segment basis below.
     Terminalling and Storage Segment
The following table summarizes our results of operations in our terminalling and storage segment.
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2007     2006  
    (In thousands)  
Revenues:
               
Services
  $ 21,559     $ 17,511  
Products
    19,693       8,718  
 
           
Total revenues
    41,252       26,229  
 
               
Cost of products sold
    17,107       7,043  
Operating expenses
    11,403       8,968  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    108       80  
Depreciation and amortization
    4,506       3,393  
 
           
 
    8,128       6,745  
 
           
Other operating income
          853  
 
           
Operating income
  $ 8,128     $ 7,598  
 
           
          Revenues. Our terminalling and storage revenues increased $15.0 million, or 57%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Service revenue accounted for $4.0 million of this increase due to recent acquisitions and new capital projects being placed into service during the end of 2006 and the beginning of 2007. Product revenue increased $11.0 million primarily due to our Mega Lubricants acquisition and an increase in product cost that was able to be passed along to our customers.
          Cost of products sold. Our cost of products increased $10.0 million, or 143%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006. This increase was due to our Mega Lubricants acquisition and an increase in product cost.
          Operating expenses. Operating expenses increased $2.4 million, or 27%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The increase was due primarily to $1.2 million of additional operating expenses from the acquisitions of the Corpus Christi terminal and our Mega Lubricants terminal and increased salaries, property and liability premiums, product handling costs and repairs and maintenance related to increased activity at our existing terminals.
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          Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization increased $1.1 million, or 33%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The increase was primarily a result of recent acquisitions and capital expenditures.
          Other operating income. Other operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 consisted solely of a gain of $0.9 million related to an involuntary conversion of assets. This gain resulted from insurance proceeds which were greater than the impairment of assets destroyed by hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
          In summary, terminalling and storage operating income increased $0.5 million, or 7%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
     Natural Gas Services Segment
          The following table summarizes our results of operations in our natural gas services segment.
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2007     2006  
    (In thousands)  
Revenues:
               
NGLs
  $ 302,840     $ 275,668  
Natural gas
    24,839       10,539  
Non-cash mark to market adjustment of commodity derivatives
    (1,728 )     153  
Gain (loss) on cash settlements of commodity derivatives
    254       547  
Other operating fees
    1,898       1,292  
 
           
Total revenues
    328,103       288,199  
 
               
Cost of products sold:
               
NGLs
    289,449       268,821  
Natural gas
    23,502       9,418  
 
           
Total cost of products sold
    312,951       278,239  
 
               
Operating expenses
    5,103       3,805  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    3,823       2,995  
Depreciation and amortization
    2,271       1,242  
 
           
Operating income
  $ 3,955     $ 1,918  
 
           
 
               
NGLs Volumes (Bbls)
    5,742       5,623  
 
           
Natural Gas Volumes (Mmbtu)
    3,792       1,585  
 
           
 
               
Information above does not include activities relating to Waskom, PIPE, Matagorda and BCP investments
               
 
               
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Entities
  $ 7,204     $ 7,442  
 
           
 
               
Waskom:
               
Plant Inlet Volumes (Mmcf/d)
    222       187  
 
           
Frac Volumes (Bbls/d)
    8,258       8,159  
 
           
          Revenues. Our natural gas services revenues increased $39.9 million, or 14%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to this same period of 2006 due to increased natural gas and NGL volumes, in addition to higher net commodity prices.
          For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, NGLs revenues increased $27.1 million, or 9.9%, and natural gas revenues increased $14.3 million, or 136%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006. NGLs sales volumes for the nine months of 2007 increased 2% and natural gas volumes increased 139% compared to the same period of 2006. During the first nine months of 2007, our NGLs average sales price per

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barrel increased $3.30, or 7%, and our natural gas average sales price per Mmbtu decreased $0.10, or 2%, compared to the same period of 2006. The increase in NGL volumes is primarily due to increased industrial demand experienced during the first nine months of 2007 and the increase in natural gas volumes is primarily due to the Woodlawn acquisition.
          Our natural gas services segment utilizes derivative instruments to manage the risk of fluctuations in market prices for its anticipated sales of natural gas, condensate and NGLs. This activity is referred to as price risk management. For the first nine months of 2007, 46% of our total natural gas volumes and 53% of our total NGL volumes were hedged as compared to 53% and 64%, respectively in 2006. The impact of price risk management and marketing activities decreased total natural gas, and NGLs revenues $1.5 million during the first nine months of 2007 compared to a net increase of $0.7 million in the same period of 2006.
          Costs of product sold. Our cost of products increased $34.7 million, or 13%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same period of 2006.  Of the increase, $20.6 million relates to NGLs  and $14.1 million relates to natural gas.  The percentage increase in NGL cost of products sold is less than our percentage increase in NGL revenues as our NGL per barrel margins increased $1.11 per barrel, or 92%, primarily due to continued rising NGL prices in 2007.  The percentage increase relating to natural gas cost of products sold is greater than the percentage increase in natural gas revenues which caused our Mmbtu margins to decrease by 50%, as a result of the terms of Woodlawn’s producer contracts compared to our historical producer contracts.
          Operating expenses. Operating expenses increased $1.3 million, or 34%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same period of 2006. This increase is primarily due to the Woodlawn acquisition.
          Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $0.8 million, or 28%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months same period of 2006. This increase primarily is primarily due to the Woodlawn acquisition.
          Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization increased $1.0 million, or 83%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same period of 2006. This increase was primarily a result of the Woodlawn acquisition.
          In summary, our natural gas services operating income increased $2.0 million, or 106%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
          Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities. Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities was $7.2 and $7.4 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, a decrease of 3%. This reflects the results of our unconsolidated equity method investees since we acquired Prism Gas on November 10, 2005. In connection with this acquisition, we acquired an unconsolidated 50% interest in each of Waskom, Matagorda and PIPE. As a result, these interests are accounted for using the equity method of accounting and we do not include any portion of their net income in our operating income. On June 30, 2006, we, through our Prism Gas subsidiary, acquired a 20% ownership interest in a partnership that owns the lease rights to BCP. This interest is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
Marine Transportation Segment
          The following table summarizes our results of operations in our marine transportation segment.
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2007     2006  
    (In thousands)  
Revenues
  $ 47,231     $ 34,030  
Operating expenses
    34,843       24,374  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    219       423  
Depreciation and amortization
    6,280       4,745  
 
           
Operating income
  $ 5,889     $ 4,488  
 
           

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          Revenues. Our marine transportation revenues increased $13.2 million, or 39%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Our inland marine operations generated an additional $10.7 million in revenue from increased utilization of our fleet as a result of a geographical redistribution of our assets on the gulf coast, increased contract rates and operation of an additional number of leased vessels. Our offshore revenues increased $2.0 million primarily from the acquisition of two integrated tug barge units.
          Operating expenses. Operating expenses increased $10.5 million, or 43%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006. We experienced increases in operating costs from our outside towing expense for leased vessels, repairs and maintenance, and crew wages and related salary burden.
          Selling, general, and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $0.2 million, or 48%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
          Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization increased $1.5 million, or 32%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006. This increase was primarily a result of capital expenditures made in the last twelve months.
          In summary, our marine transportation operating income increased $1.4 million, or 31%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
     Sulfur Segment
          The following table summarizes our results of operations in our sulfur segment.
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2007     2006  
    (In thousands)  
Revenues
  $ 52,944     $ 47,690  
Cost of products sold
    36,448       31,572  
Operating expenses
    12,185       9,372  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    553       753  
Depreciation and amortization
    2,290       2,189  
 
           
Operating income
  $ 1,468     $ 3,804  
 
           
 
               
Sulfur Volumes (long tons)
    861.4       617.8  
 
           
          Revenues. Our sulfur revenues increased $5.3 million, or 11%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006. This increase resulted from a 39% increase in sales volume offset by a 20% decrease in sales price. The sales volume increase was due to a new sales contract negotiated in 2007. The sales price decrease was a result of a change in the mix of the geographic locations in which we sell.
          Cost of products sold. Our cost of products sold increased $4.9 million, or 15%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006. This percentage increase was more than our sales revenue percentage increase as our margin per ton fell due to competitive pressure.
          Operating expenses. Our operating expenses increased $2.8 million, or 30%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006.  This increase was a result of increased marine transportation costs. These marine transportation cost increases relate to crew wages and related salary burden due to two pay increases since June 2006, to outside towing expense incurred for leased vessels due to down time of owned vessels and increased demand for new vessels due to a new contract, and to repairs and maintenance on owned vessels to bring them up to higher quality standards adopted by our marine transportation group.

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          Selling, general, and administrative expenses. Our selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased $0.2 million, or 27%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
          Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization increased $0.1 million, or 5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006. This is attributable to the Neches priller conveyor system which was completed in August 2006.
          In summary, our sulfur operating income decreased $2.3 million, or 61%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
     Fertilizer Segment
          The following table summarizes our results of operations in our fertilizer segment.
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2007     2006  
    (In thousands)  
Revenues
  $ 38,621     $ 33,670  
Cost of products sold and operating expenses
    32,826       30,236  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    1,205       1,188  
Depreciation and amortization
    1,251       1,216  
 
           
Operating income
  $ 3,339     $ 1,030  
 
           
 
               
Fertilizer Volumes (tons)
    202.3       163.3  
 
           
          Revenues. Our fertilizer revenues increased $5.0 million, or 15%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Our sales volume increased 24% due to increased demand from our customers. Our price per ton fell 7% due to higher margin product sales in the third quarter of 2006. We anticipate that comparable higher priced product sales will occur in the fourth quarter of 2007.
          Cost of products sold and operating expenses. Our cost of products sold and operating expenses increased $2.6 million, or 9%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006. As demand for our products increased, we were able to spread our margins resulting in an increased margin per ton.
          Selling, general, and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses remained constant for both three month periods.
          Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization remained constant for both three month periods.
          In summary our fertilizer operating income increased $2.3 million, or 224%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
Statement of Operations Items as a Percentage of Revenues
Our cost of products sold, operating expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses, and depreciation and amortization as a percentage of revenues for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:

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    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,   September 30,
    2007   2006   2007   2006
Revenues
    100 %     100 %     100 %     100 %
Cost of products sold
    80 %     80 %     79 %     81 %
Operating expenses
    12 %     12 %     13 %     11 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    2 %     2 %     2 %     2 %
Depreciation and amortization
    3 %     3 %     3 %     3 %
          Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Entities
          For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities relates to our unconsolidated interests in Waskom, Matagorda and PIPE. Also, included is equity in earnings of our unconsolidated interest in BCP for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007.
          Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities was $2.7 million for both the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.
          Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities was $7.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $7.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, a decrease of $0.2 million.
          Interest Expense
          Our interest expense for all operations was $3.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the $3.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006, an increase of $0.4 million, or 13%.  This increase was primarily due to an increase in average debt outstanding and a mark to market charge on interest rate swaps of $0.5 million which was offset by a decrease in interest rates in the three months of 2007 compared to the same period in 2006.
          Our interest expense for all operations was $10.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the $9.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, an increase of $0.8 million, or 9%.  This increase was primarily due to an increase in average debt outstanding and a mark to market charge on interest rate swaps of $0.3 million which was offset by a decrease in interest rates in the first nine months of 2007 compared to the same period in 2006.
          Indirect Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
          Indirect selling, general and administrative expenses were $0.8 million and $2.4 million for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
          Martin Resource Management allocated to us a portion of its indirect selling, general and administrative expenses for services such as accounting, treasury, clerical billing, information technology, administration of insurance, engineering, general office expense and employee benefit plans and other general corporate overhead functions we share with Martin Resource Management retained businesses. This allocation is based on the percentage of time spent by Martin Resource Management personnel that provide such centralized services. Generally accepted accounting principles also permit other methods for allocating these expenses, such as basing the allocation on the percentage of revenues contributed by a segment. The allocation of these expenses between Martin Resource Management and us is subject to a number of judgments and estimates, regardless of the method used. We can provide no assurances that our method of allocation, in the past or in the future, is or will be the most accurate or appropriate method of allocating these expenses. Other methods could result in a higher allocation of selling, general and administrative expense to us, which would reduce our net income. Under the omnibus agreement, the reimbursement amount with respect to indirect general and administrative and corporate overhead expenses was capped at $2.0 million for the period ending October 31, 2006. Subsequently, this amount may be increased by no more than the percentage increase in the

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consumer price index. In addition, Martin Resource Management and we can agree, subject to approval of the Conflicts Committee of our general partner, to adjust this amount for expansions of our operations and acquisitions. As of November 6, 2007, we have not increased this cap. Martin Resource Management allocated indirect selling, general and administrative expenses of $0.3 million for both three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006. Martin Resource Management allocated indirect selling, general and administrative expenses of $1.0 million for both nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
          Cash Flows and Capital Expenditures
          For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, cash increased $2.9 million as a result of $35.6 million provided by operating activities, $98.4 million used in investing activities and $65.7 million provided by financing activities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, cash decreased $5.6 million as a result of $16.4 million provided by operating activities, $73.8 million used in investing activities and $51.7 million provided by financing activities.
          For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 our investing activities of $98.4 million consisted primarily of capital expenditures, acquisitions, proceeds from sale of property, and investments in and returns of investments from unconsolidated partnerships. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006 our investing activities of $73.8 million consisted primarily of capital expenditures, acquisitions, proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment, insurance proceeds from involuntary conversion of property, plant and equipment, and investments in and returns of investments from unconsolidated partnerships.
          Generally, our capital expenditure requirements have consisted, and we expect that our capital requirements will continue to consist, of:
    maintenance capital expenditures, which are capital expenditures made to replace assets to maintain our existing operations and to extend the useful lives of our assets; and
 
    expansion capital expenditures, which are capital expenditures made to grow our business, to expand and upgrade our existing terminalling, marine transportation, storage and manufacturing facilities, and to construct new terminalling facilities, plants, storage facilities and new marine transportation assets.
          For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, our capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment were $89.7 million and $70.1 million, respectively.
          As to each period:
    For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, we spent $82.9 million for expansion and $6.8 million for maintenance. Our expansion capital expenditures were made in connection with assets acquired in the Woodlawn and Mega Lubricants acquisitions, marine vessel purchases and conversions, construction projects associated with our terminalling business, and the sulfuric acid plant construction project at our facility in Plainview, Texas. Our maintenance capital expenditures were primarily made in our marine transportation segment for routine dry dockings of our vessels pursuant to the United States Coast Guard requirements and include $0.2 million spent in connection with the restoration of vessels destroyed in hurricanes Rita and Katrina.
 
    For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, we spent $59.7 million for expansion and $10.4 million for maintenance. Our expansion capital expenditures were made in connection with our marine vessel purchases, construction projects associated with Prism Gas, the sulfur priller construction project at our Neches facility in Beaumont, Texas, and the sulfuric acid plant construction project at our facility in Plainview, Texas. Our maintenance capital expenditures were primarily made in our marine transportation segment for routine dry dockings of our vessels pursuant to the United States Coast Guard requirements and in our terminal segment for terminal facilities where $4.2 million in maintenance capital expenditures was spent in connection with restoration of assets destroyed in Hurricanes Rita and Katrina.

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          For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, our financing activities of $98.4 million consisted of cash distributions paid to common and subordinated unit holders of $27.4 million, net proceeds from a follow on equity offering of $55.9 million, payments of long term debt to financial lenders of $125.1 million, borrowings of long-term debt under our credit facility of $161.1 million and contributions of $1.2 million from our general partner.
          For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, our financing activities consisted of cash distributions paid to common and subordinated unit holders of $24.0 million, net proceeds from a follow on equity offering of $95.3 million, payments of long term debt to financial lenders of $105.8 million, borrowings of long-term debt under our credit facility of $84.6 million, contributions of $2.1 million from our general partner and payments of debt issuance costs of $0.4 million.
          We made investments in unconsolidated entities of $6.1 million and $7.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  The net investment in unconsolidated entities includes $7.0 million and $5.8 million of expansion capital expenditures in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
          Capital Resources
          Historically, we have generally satisfied our working capital requirements and funded our capital expenditures with cash generated from operations and borrowings. We expect our primary sources of funds for short-term liquidity needs will be cash flows from operations and borrowings under our credit facility.
          As of September 30, 2007, we had $210.0 million of outstanding indebtedness, consisting of outstanding borrowings of $80.0 million under our revolving credit facility and $130.0 million under our term loan facility.
          On June 13, 2007, we financed the Mega Lubricants acquisition through approximately $4.6 million in borrowings under our revolving credit facility.
          On May 2, 2007, we financed the Woodlawn acquisition through approximately $33.0 million in borrowings under our revolving credit facility.
          In November 2005, we borrowed approximately $63.1 million under our credit facility to pay a portion of the purchase price for the Prism Gas acquisition. The remainder of the purchase price was funded by $5.0 million previously escrowed by us, $15.5 million of new equity capital provided by Martin Resource Management in exchange for newly issued common units, approximately $9.6 million of newly issued common units issued to a certain number of the sellers and approximately $0.8 million in capital provided by Martin Resource Management for acquisition costs and to maintain its 2% general partnership interest in us. The common units were priced at $32.54 per common unit, based on the average closing price of our common units on the NASDAQ during the ten trading days immediately preceding and immediately following the date of the execution of the definitive purchase agreement.
          In May 2007, the Partnership completed a follow-on public offering of 1,380,000 common units, resulting in proceeds of $56.0 million, after payment of underwriters’ discounts, commissions, and offering expenses. Our general partner contributed $1.2 million in cash to us in conjunction with the offering in order to maintain its 2% general partner interest in us. The net proceeds were used to pay down revolving debt under the Partnership’s credit facility and to provide working capital.
          In January 2006, we completed a follow-on public offering of 3,450,000 common units, resulting in proceeds of $95.3 million, after payment of underwriters’ discounts, commissions and offering expenses. Our general partner contributed $2.1 million in cash to us in conjunction with the offering in order to maintain its 2% general partner interest in us. Of the net proceeds, $62.0 million was used to pay then current balances under our revolving credit facility and $7.5 million was used to fund a portion of the redemption price for our U.S. Government Guaranteed Ship Financing Bonds. These bonds were paid on March 6, 2006 with available cash and borrowings from our revolving credit facility. At such time, we also paid the related $1.2 million pre-payment premium. The remainder of the net proceeds will be used to provide working capital.
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approximately $0.3 million made by our general partner in order to maintain its 2% general partner interest in us. These funds were used to reduce the revolving line of credit.
          We believe that cash generated from operations, and our borrowing capacity under our credit facility, will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements, anticipated capital expenditures and scheduled debt payments in 2007. However, our ability to satisfy our working capital requirements, to fund planned capital expenditures and to satisfy our debt service obligations will depend upon our future operating performance, which is subject to certain risks. Please read “Item 1A. Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed with the SEC on March 5, 2007 for a discussion of such risks.
          Total Contractual Cash Obligations. A summary of our total contractual cash obligations as of September 30, 2007 is as follows (dollars in thousands):
                                         
    Payment due by period  
    Total     Less than     1-3     3-5     Due  
Type of Obligation   Obligation     One Year     Years     Years     Thereafter  
Long-Term Debt
                                       
Revolving credit facility
  $ 80,000     $     $     $ 80,000     $  
Term loan facility
    130,000                   130,000        
Other
    40       40                    
Non-competition agreements
    800       250       350       100       100  
Operating leases
    29,074       3,624       9,670       5,457       10,323  
Interest expense(1)
                                       
Revolving Credit Facility
    16,579       5,329       10,658       592        
Term loan facility
    27,943       8,982       17,963       998        
Other
    3       3                    
 
                             
 
                                       
Total contractual cash obligations
  $ 284,439     $ 18,228     $ 38,641     $ 217,147     $ 10,423  
 
                             
 
(1)   Interest commitments are estimated using our current interest rates for the respective credit agreements over their remaining terms.
          Letter of Credit At September 30, 2007, we had an outstanding irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $0.1 million which was issued under our revolving credit facility. This letter of credit was issued to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to provide financial assurance for our used oil handling program.
          Off Balance Sheet Arrangements. We do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements.
          Description of Our Credit Facility
          On November 10, 2005, we entered into a new $225.0 million multi-bank credit facility comprised of a $130.0 million term loan facility and a $95.0 million revolving credit facility, which includes a $20.0 million letter of credit sub-limit. Our credit facility also includes procedures for additional financial institutions to become revolving lenders, or for any existing revolving lender to increase its revolving commitment, subject to a maximum of $100.0 million for all such increases in revolving commitments of new or existing revolving lenders. Effective June 30, 2006, we increased our revolving credit facility $25.0 million resulting in a committed $120.0 million revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility is used for ongoing working capital needs and general partnership purposes, and to finance permitted investments, acquisitions and capital expenditures. Under the amended and restated credit facility, as of September 30, 2007, we had $80.0 million outstanding under the revolving credit facility and $130.0 million outstanding under the term loan facility. As of September 30, 2007, we had $39.9 million available under our revolving credit facility.
          On July 14, 2005, we issued a $0.1 million irrevocable letter of credit to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to provide financial assurance for its used oil handling program.
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million to a high of $226.9 million. As of September 30, 2007, we had $39.9 million available for working capital, internal expansion and acquisition activities under the Partnership’s credit facility.
          Our obligations under the credit facility are secured by substantially all of our assets, including, without limitation, inventory, accounts receivable, marine vessels, equipment, fixed assets and the interests in our operating subsidiaries and equity method investees. We may prepay all amounts outstanding under this facility at any time without penalty.
          Indebtedness under the credit facility bears interest at either LIBOR plus an applicable margin or the base prime rate plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin for revolving loans that are LIBOR loans ranges from 1.50% to 3.00% and the applicable margin for revolving loans that are base prime rate loans ranges from 0.50% to 2.00%. The applicable margin for term loans that are LIBOR loans ranges from 2.00% to 3.00% and the applicable margin for term loans that are base prime rate loans ranges from 1.00% to 2.00%. The applicable margin for existing borrowings is 2.00%. Effective October 1, 2007, the applicable margin for existing borrowings will decrease to 1.75%. As a result of our leverage ratio test, effective January 1, 2008, the applicable margin for existing borrowings will increase to 2.00%. We incur a commitment fee on the unused portions of the credit facility.
          Effective September 2007, we entered into an interest rate swap that swaps $25.0 million of floating rate to fixed rate. The fixed rate cost is 4.605% plus our applicable LIBOR borrowing spread. This interest rate swap which matures in September, 2010 is accounted for using hedge accounting.
          Effective November 2006, we entered into an interest rate swap that swaps $40.0 million of floating rate to fixed rate. The fixed rate cost is 4.82% plus our applicable LIBOR borrowing spread. This interest rate swap which matures in December, 2009 is accounted for using hedge accounting.
          Effective November 2006, we entered into an interest rate swap that swaps $30.0 million of floating rate to fixed rate. The fixed rate cost is 4.765% plus our applicable LIBOR borrowing spread. This interest rate swap, which matures in March, 2010, is not accounted for using hedge accounting.
          Effective March 2006, we entered into an interest rate swap that swaps $75.0 million of floating rate to fixed rate. The fixed rate cost is 5.25% plus our applicable LIBOR borrowing spread. This interest rate swap which matures in November, 2010 is accounted for using hedge accounting.
          In addition, the credit facility contains various covenants, which, among other things, limit our ability to: (i) incur indebtedness; (ii) grant certain liens; (iii) merge or consolidate unless we are the survivor; (iv) sell all or substantially all of our assets; (v) make certain acquisitions; (vi) make certain investments; (vii) make certain capital expenditures; (viii) make distributions other than from available cash; (ix) create obligations for some lease payments; (x) engage in transactions with affiliates; (xi) engage in other types of business; and (xii) our joint ventures to incur indebtedness or grant certain liens.
          The credit facility also contains covenants, which, among other things, require us to maintain specified ratios of: (i) minimum net worth (as defined in the credit facility) of $75.0 million plus 50% of net proceeds from equity issuances after November 10, 2005; (ii) EBITDA (as defined in the credit facility) to interest expense of not less than 3.0 to 1.0 at the end of each fiscal quarter; (iii) total funded debt to EBITDA of not more than (x) 5.5 to 1.0 for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005, (y) 5.25 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarters ending December 31, 2005 through September 30, 2006, and (z) 4.75 to 1.00 for each fiscal quarter thereafter; and (iv) total secured funded debt to EBITDA of not more than (x) 5.50 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005, (y) 5.25 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarters ending December 31, 2005 through September 20, 2006, and (z) 4.00 to 1.00 for each fiscal quarter thereafter. We are in compliance with the debt covenants contained in the credit facility.
          On November 10 of each year, commencing with November 10, 2006, we must prepay the term loans under the credit facility with 75% of Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the credit facility), unless its ratio of total funded debt to EBITDA is less than 3.00 to 1.00. No prepayments under the term loan were required to be made in 2006. If we receive greater than $15.0 million from the incurrence of indebtedness other than under the credit facility, we must prepay indebtedness under the credit facility with all such proceeds in excess of $15.0 million. Any such prepayments are first applied to the term loans under the credit facility. We must prepay revolving loans under the credit facility with the net cash proceeds from any issuance of its equity. We must also prepay indebtedness under the credit facility with the proceeds of certain asset dispositions. Other than

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these mandatory prepayments, the credit facility requires interest only payments on a quarterly basis until maturity. All outstanding principal and unpaid interest must be paid by November 10, 2010. The credit facility contains customary events of default, including, without limitation, payment defaults, cross-defaults to other material indebtedness, bankruptcy-related defaults, change of control defaults and litigation-related defaults.
          As of November 5, 2007, our outstanding indebtedness includes $222.5 million under our credit facility.
Seasonality
          A substantial portion of our revenues are dependent on sales prices of products, particularly NGLs and fertilizers, which fluctuate in part based on winter and spring weather conditions. The demand for NGLs is strongest during the winter heating season. The demand for fertilizers is strongest during the early spring planting season. However, our terminalling and storage and marine transportation businesses and the molten sulfur business are typically not impacted by seasonal fluctuations. We expect to derive a majority of our net income from our terminalling and storage, marine transportation and sulfur businesses. Therefore, we do not expect that our overall net income will be impacted by seasonality factors. However, extraordinary weather events, such as hurricanes, have in the past, and could in the future, impact our terminalling and storage and marine transportation businesses. For example, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the third quarter of 2005 adversely impacted operating expenses and the four hurricanes that impacted the Gulf of Mexico and Florida in the third quarter of 2004 adversely impacted our terminalling and storage and marine transportation business’s revenues.
Impact of Inflation
          Inflation in the United States has been relatively low in recent years and did not have a material impact on our results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006. However, inflation remains a factor in the United States economy and could increase our cost to acquire or replace property, plant and equipment as well as our labor and supply costs. We cannot assure you that we will be able to pass along increased costs to our customers.
          Increasing energy prices could adversely affect our results of operations.  Diesel fuel, natural gas, chemicals and other supplies are recorded in operating expenses.  An increase in price of these products would increase our operating expenses which could adversely affect net income.  We cannot assure you that we will be able to pass along increased operating expenses to our customers.
Environmental Matters
          Our operations are subject to environmental laws and regulations adopted by various governmental authorities in the jurisdictions in which these operations are conducted. We incurred no material environmental costs, liabilities or expenditures to mitigate or eliminate environmental contamination during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 or 2006. Under our omnibus agreement, Martin Resource Management will indemnify us through November 6, 2007, against:
    certain potential environmental liabilities associated with the assets it contributed to us relating to events or conditions that occurred or existed before the closing of our initial public offering in November 2002; and
 
    any payments we are required to make, as a successor in interest to affiliates of Martin Resource Management, under environmental indemnity provisions contained in the contribution agreement associated with the contribution of assets by Martin Resource Management to CF Martin Sulphur L.P. in November 2000.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
          Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices. We are exposed to market risks associated with commodity prices, counterparty credit and interest rates. Historically, we have not engaged in commodity contract trading or hedging activities. However, in connection with our acquisition of Prism Gas, we have established a hedging policy. For the period ended September 30, 2007, changes in the fair value of our derivative contracts were recorded both in earnings and comprehensive income since we have designated a portion of our derivative instruments as hedges as of September 30, 2007.
          Commodity Price Risk. We are exposed to market risks associated with commodity prices, counterparty credit and interest rates. Historically, we have not engaged in commodity contract trading or hedging activities. Under our hedging policy, we monitor and manage the commodity market risk associated with the commodity risk exposure of Prism Gas. In addition, we are focusing on utilizing counterparties for these transactions whose financial condition is appropriate for the credit risk involved in each specific transaction.
          We use derivatives to manage the risk of commodity price fluctuations. Our counterparties to the commodity derivative contracts include Coral Energy Holding LP, Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. and Wachovia Bank.
          On all transactions where we are exposed to counterparty risk, we analyze the counterparty’s financial condition prior to entering into an agreement, and have established a maximum credit limit threshold pursuant to our hedging policy and monitor the appropriateness of these limits on an ongoing basis.
          As a result of the Prism Gas acquisition, we are exposed to the impact of market fluctuations in the prices of natural gas, natural gas liquids (“NGLs”) and condensate as a result of gathering, processing and sales activities. Prism Gas gathering and processing revenues are earned under various contractual arrangements with gas producers. Gathering revenues are generated through a combination of fixed-fee and index-related arrangements. Processing revenues are generated primarily through contracts which provide for processing on percent-of-liquids (POL) and percent-of-proceeds (POP) basis. Prism Gas has entered into hedging transactions through 2010 to protect a portion of its commodity exposure from these contracts. These hedging arrangements are in the form of swaps for crude oil, natural gas and ethane.
          Based on estimated volumes, as of September 30, 2007, Prism Gas had hedged approximately 50%, 50%, 22% and 16% of its commodity risk by volume for 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively. We anticipate entering into additional commodity derivatives on an ongoing basis to manage our risks associated with these market fluctuations, and will consider using various commodity derivatives, including forward contracts, swaps, collars, futures and options, although there is no assurance that we will be able to do so or that the terms thereof will be similar to the our existing hedging arrangements. In addition, we will consider derivative arrangements that include the specific NGL products as well as natural gas and crude oil.
Hedging Arrangements in Place
                 
Year   Commodity Hedged   Volume   Type of Derivative   Basis Reference
2007
  Condensate & Natural Gasoline   5,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($65.95)   NYMEX
2007
  Natural Gasoline   4,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($72.35)   NYMEX
2007
  Natural Gas   20,000 MMBTU/Month   Natural Gas Swap ($9.14)   Henry Hub
2007
  Natural Gas   20,000 MMBTU/Month   Natural Gas Basis Swap (-$0.60)   Henry Hub to Centerpoint East
2007
  Ethane   8,000 BBL/Month   Ethane Swap ($28.04)   Mt. Belvieu
2008
  Condensate & Natural Gasoline   5,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($66.20)   NYMEX
2008
  Natural Gas   30,000 MMBTU/Month   Natural Gas Swap ($8.12)   Houston Ship Channel
2008
  Ethane   5,000 BBL/Month   Ethane Swap ($27.30)   Mt. Belvieu
2008
  Natural Gasoline   3,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($70.75)   NYMEX
2009
  Condensate & Natural Gasoline   3,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($69.08)   NYMEX
2009
  Natural Gasoline   3,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($70.90)   NYMEX
2009
  Condensate   1,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($70.45)   NYMEX
2010
  Natural Gasoline   3,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($72.25)   NYMEX
2010
  Condensate   2,000 BBL/Month   Crude Oil Swap ($69.15)   NYMEX

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          Our principal customers with respect to Prism Gas’ natural gas gathering and processing are large, natural gas marketing services, oil and gas producers and industrial end-users. In addition, substantially all of our natural gas and NGL sales are made at market-based prices. Our standard gas and NGL sales contracts contain adequate assurance provisions which allows for the suspension of deliveries, cancellation of agreements or continuance of deliveries to the buyer unless the buyer provides security for payment in a form satisfactory to the Partnership.
          Interest Rate Risk. We are exposed to changes in interest rates as a result of our credit facility, which had a weighted-average interest rate of 7.07% as of September 30, 2007. We had a total of $210.0 million of indebtedness outstanding under our credit facility as of the date hereof of which $40.0 million was unhedged floating rate debt. Based on the amount of unhedged floating rate debt owed by us on September 30, 2007, the impact of a 1% increase in interest rates on this amount of debt would result in an increase in interest expense and a corresponding decrease in net income of approximately $0.4 million annually.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
          Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. In accordance with Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), we, under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of our general partner, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of our general partner concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report, to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.
          Changes in internal controls. There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
          From time to time, we are subject to certain legal proceedings claims and disputes that arise in the ordinary course of our business. Although we cannot predict the outcomes of these legal proceedings, we do not believe these actions, in the aggregate, will have a material adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
          There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed with the SEC on March 5, 2007. Please see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed with the SEC on March 5, 2007.
Item 6. Exhibits
          The information required by this Item 6 is set forth in the Index to Exhibits accompanying this quarterly report and is incorporated herein by reference.

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SIGNATURES
          Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
             
    Martin Midstream Partners L.P.
 
           
    By:   Martin Midstream GP LLC
        Its General Partner
 
           
Date: November 6, 2007
      By:   /s/ Ruben S. Martin
 
           
 
          Ruben S. Martin
 
          President and Chief Executive Officer

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
     
Exhibit    
Number   Exhibit Name
3.1
  Certificate of Limited Partnership of Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (the “Partnership”), dated September 21, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Partnership’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-91706), filed July 1, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
   
3.2
  First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership, dated November 6, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed November 19, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
   
3.3
  Amendment No. 1 to First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership, dated November 1, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed November 2, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
   
3.4
  Certificate of Limited Partnership of Martin Operating Partnership L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), dated September 21, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 3.3 to the Partnership’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-91706), filed July 1, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
   
3.5
  Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating Partnership, dated November 6, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed November 19, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
   
3.6
  Certificate of Formation of Martin Midstream GP LLC (the “General Partner”), dated September 21, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 3.5 to the Partnership’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-91706), filed July 1, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
   
3.7
  Limited Liability Company Agreement of the General Partner, dated September 21, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 3.6 to the Partnership’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 33-91706), filed July 1, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
   
3.8
  Certificate of Formation of Martin Operating GP LLC (the “Operating General Partner”), dated September 21, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 3.7 to the Partnership’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-91706), filed July 1, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
   
3.9
  Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Operating General Partner, dated September 21, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 3.8 to the Partnership’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-91706), filed July 1, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
   
4.1
  Specimen Unit Certificate for Common Units (contained in Exhibit 3.2).
 
   
4.2
  Specimen Unit Certificate for Subordinated Units (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Amendment No. 4 to the Partnership’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-91706), filed October 25, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
   
31.1*
  Certifications of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
31.2*
  Certifications of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.1*
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C., Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Pursuant to SEC Release 34-47551, this Exhibit is furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed to be “filed.”
 
   
32.2*
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C., Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Pursuant to SEC Release 34-47551, this Exhibit is furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed to be “filed.”
 
   
99.1*
  Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2006 (audited) and March 31, 2007 (unaudited) of Martin Midstream GP LLC.
 
*   Filed or furnished herewith

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