Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Note 3 — Significant Accounting Policies

Consolidation Policy

Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all entities that we control and our proportionate interest in the accounts of certain gas gathering and processing facilities in which we own an undivided interest and are responsible for our proportionate share of the costs and expenses of the facilities. Third party ownership interests in our controlled subsidiaries are presented as noncontrolling interests within the equity section of our Consolidated Balance Sheets, except in the case of undivided interest ownership. In our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), noncontrolling interests reflect the attribution of results to third-party investors. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

As of December 31, 2024, our consolidated joint ventures include the following:

Gathering and Processing Segment

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60% ownership interest in Centrahoma Processing LLC;

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55% ownership interest in Targa Badlands (see Note 4 – Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information related to Targa Badlands);

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72.8% undivided interest in the assets of Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent WestTex LLC; and

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76.8% ownership interest in Venice Energy Services Company, LLC.

Logistics and Transportation Segment

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80% ownership interest in Targa Train 7 LLC.

We apply the equity method of accounting to investments over which we exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of our investee, but do not exercise control. We evaluate our equity investments for impairment when evidence indicates the carrying amount of our investment is no longer recoverable. Evidence of a loss in value might include, but would not necessarily be limited to, absence of an ability to recover the carrying amount of the investment or inability of the equity method investee to sustain an earnings capacity that would justify the carrying amount of the investment. When the estimated fair value of an equity investment is less than its carrying value and the loss in value is determined to be other than temporary, we recognize the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value as a non-cash pre-tax impairment loss within Equity earnings (loss) in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

As of December 31, 2024, our investments in unconsolidated affiliates include the following:

Gathering and Processing Segment

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50% ownership interest in Little Missouri 4 LLC (“Little Missouri 4”).

Logistics and Transportation Segment

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50% ownership interest in Cayenne Pipeline, LLC (“Cayenne”);

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38.8% ownership interest in Gulf Coast Fractionators (“GCF”); and

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17.5% ownership interest in Blackcomb as defined in Note 4 – Acquisitions and Divestitures.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates and judgments are based on information available at the time such estimates and judgments are made. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates and actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Estimates and judgments are used in, among other things, (i) estimating unbilled revenues, product purchases, property, plant and equipment, operating and general and administrative cost accruals, (ii) developing fair value assumptions, including estimates of future cash flows and discount rates, (iii) analyzing long-lived assets for possible impairment, (iv) estimating the useful lives of assets and (v) estimating contingencies, guarantees and indemnifications.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include all cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into cash, and have original maturities of three months or less.

Allowance for Credit Losses

Estimated losses on accounts receivable are provided through an allowance for credit losses. We estimate the allowance for credit losses through various procedures, including extensive review of our trade receivable balances by counterparty, assessing economic events and conditions, our historical experience with counterparties, the counterparty’s financial condition and the amount and age of past due accounts.

We continuously evaluate our ability to collect amounts owed to us. Receivables are considered past due if full payment is not received by the contractual due date. Our evaluation procedures also include performing account reconciliations, dispute resolution and payment confirmation.

As the financial condition of any counterparty changes, circumstances develop or additional information becomes available, adjustments to our allowance may be required.

Inventories

Our inventories consist primarily of NGL product inventories, which are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, using the average cost method. Most NGL product inventories turn over monthly, but some inventory, primarily propane, is acquired and held during the year to meet anticipated heating season requirements of our customers. Commodity inventories that are not physically or contractually available for sale under normal operations (“deadstock”) are included in Property, plant and equipment.

Product Exchanges

Exchanges of NGL products are executed to satisfy timing and logistical needs of the exchange parties. Volumes received and delivered under exchange agreements are recorded as inventory. If the locations of receipt and delivery are in different markets, an exchange differential may be billed or owed. The exchange differential is recorded as either accounts receivable or accrued liabilities.

Derivative Instruments

We utilize derivative instruments to manage the volatility of our cash flows due to fluctuating energy commodity prices. For balance sheet classification purposes, we analyze the fair values of the derivative instruments on a contract by contract basis and report the related fair values and any related collateral by counterparty on a gross basis. Cash flows from derivative instruments designated as hedges are recognized in the same financial statement line item as the cash flows from the respective item being hedged.

We formally document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking the hedge. This documentation includes the specific identification of the hedging instrument and the hedged item, the nature of the risk being hedged and the manner in which the hedging instrument’s effectiveness will be assessed. At the inception of the cash flow hedging relationship and on an ongoing basis, we assess whether the derivatives used in hedging transactions are highly effective in achieving the offset of changes in cash flows attributable to the hedged risk.

We record all derivative instruments at fair value with the exception of those that we apply the normal purchases and normal sales election.

The table below summarizes the accounting treatment for our derivative instruments, and the impact on our consolidated financial statements:


Recognition and Measurement
Derivative Treatment	Balance Sheet	Income Statement
Normal Purchases and Normal Sales	Fair value not recorded	Earnings recognized when volumes are physically delivered or received
Mark-to-Market	Recorded at fair value	Change in fair value recognized currently in earnings
Cash Flow Hedge	Recorded at fair value with changes in fair value deferred in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”)	The gain/loss on the derivative instrument is reclassified out of AOCI into earnings when the forecasted transaction occurs

We will discontinue cash flow hedge accounting on a prospective basis when a hedge instrument is terminated, ceases to be highly effective or the forecasted transaction is no longer probable to occur. Gains and losses deferred in AOCI related to cash flow hedges for which hedge accounting has been discontinued remain deferred until the forecasted transaction occurs. If it is probable that a hedged forecasted transaction will not occur, deferred gains or losses on the hedging instrument in AOCI are reclassified to earnings immediately.

Fair Value Measurements

We categorize the inputs to the fair value measurements of financial assets and liabilities at each balance sheet reporting date using a three-tier fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the significant inputs used in measuring fair value:

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Level 1 – observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

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Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that we can directly or indirectly observe to the extent that the markets are liquid for the relevant settlement periods; and

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Level 3 – unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore we must develop our own assumptions.

For valuations that include both observable and unobservable inputs, if the unobservable input is determined to be significant to the overall inputs, the entire valuation is categorized in Level 3. This includes derivatives valued using indicative price quotations whose contract length extends into unobservable periods.

Swaps that do not have observable market prices or implied volatilities for substantially the full term of the derivative asset or liability are reported at fair value using Level 3 inputs. The fair value of these swaps is determined using a discounted cash flow valuation technique based on a commodity forward curve, which is based on observable or public data sources and extrapolated when observable prices are not available.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment is recorded at acquisition cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The determination of the useful lives of property, plant and equipment requires us to make various assumptions, including our expected use of the asset and the supply of, and demand for, hydrocarbons in the markets served, normal wear and tear of the facilities, and the extent and frequency of maintenance programs. Upon disposition or retirement of property, plant and equipment, any gain or loss is recorded to Other operating (income) expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Expenditures for routine maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Expenditures to refurbish an asset that increases its existing service potential or prevents environmental contamination are capitalized and depreciated over the remaining useful life of the asset or major asset component. Certain costs directly related to the construction of assets, including internal labor costs, interest and engineering costs, are capitalized.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

We evaluate long-lived assets, including intangible assets, for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate our carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, including changes to our estimates that could have an impact on our assessment of asset recoverability. Asset recoverability is measured by comparing the carrying value of the asset or asset group with its expected future pre-tax undiscounted cash flows. Individual assets are grouped at the lowest level for which the related identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. These cash flow estimates require us to make judgments and assumptions related to operating and cash flow results, economic obsolescence, the business climate, contractual, legal and other factors.

If the carrying amount exceeds the expected future undiscounted cash flows, we recognize a non-cash pre-tax impairment loss equal to the excess of net book value over fair value. The estimated cash flows used to assess recoverability of our long-lived assets and measure fair value of our asset groups are derived from current business plans, which are developed using near-term price and volume projections reflective of the current environment and management's projections for long-term average prices and volumes. In addition to near and long-term price assumptions, other key assumptions include volume projections, operating costs, timing of incurring such costs, and the use of an appropriate terminal value and discount rate. Any changes we make to these projections and assumptions could result in significant revisions to our evaluation of recoverability of our long-lived assets and the recognition of additional impairments. We believe our estimates and models used to determine fair value are similar to what a market participant would use.

Goodwill

Goodwill is a residual intangible asset that results when the cost of an acquisition exceeds the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the acquired business. Goodwill is not subject to amortization but is tested for impairment at least annually. This test requires us to attribute goodwill to an appropriate reporting unit, which is an operating segment or one level below an operating segment (also known as a component). We evaluate goodwill for impairment on November 30 of each year, or whenever impairment indicators are present. If applicable, prior to us conducting the goodwill impairment test, we complete a review of the carrying values of our long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets. If it is determined that the carrying values are not recoverable, we reduce the carrying values of the long-lived assets pursuant to our policy on impairment of long-lived assets.

As part of our goodwill impairment test, we may first assess qualitative factors to determine if the quantitative goodwill impairment test is necessary. If we choose to bypass this qualitative assessment or determine that a goodwill impairment test is required, our annual goodwill impairment test is performed by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount (including attributed goodwill). We recognize an impairment loss in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and a corresponding reduction of goodwill on our Consolidated Balance Sheets for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The goodwill impairment loss will not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Additionally, when measuring goodwill, we consider income tax effects from any tax-deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit, if applicable.

Intangible Assets

Our intangible assets include producer dedications under long-term contracts and customer relationships associated with business and asset acquisitions. The fair value of these acquired intangible assets were determined at the date of acquisition based on the present values of estimated future cash flows. We amortize the costs of our assets in a manner that closely resembles the expected benefit pattern of the intangible assets or on a straight-line basis, where such pattern is not readily determinable, over the periods in which we benefit from services provided to customers.

Asset Retirement Obligations

Asset retirement obligations (“AROs”) are legal obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from their acquisition, construction, development and/or normal operation. We record a liability and increase the basis in the underlying asset for the present value of each expected ARO when there is a legal obligation to settle under existing or enacted law, statute, written or oral contract or by legal construction.

For certain assets, we cannot reasonably estimate the fair value of the ARO because the associated assets have indeterminate lives based on our expected continued use of the assets with proper maintenance. Assets with indeterminate useful lives include: (i) assets constructed on land owned by Targa, and (ii) active pipelines. Our intent and practice is to maintain our assets to prolong their useful lives. Management expects demand for hydrocarbons, both domestically and internationally, to exist for the foreseeable future. We record AROs for these assets in the period in which sufficient information becomes available for us to reasonably estimate the settlement dates.

Our obligations are estimated based on discounted cash flow (“DCF”) estimates. Over time, the ARO liability is accreted to its present value as a period cost and the capitalized amount is depreciated over the asset’s respective useful life. At least annually, we review the projected timing and amount of AROs and reflect revisions as an increase or decrease in the carrying amount of the liability and the basis in the underlying asset. Upon settlement, we recognize any difference between the recorded amount and the actual settlement cost as a gain or loss.

Debt Issuance Costs

Costs incurred in connection with the issuance of long-term debt and any original issue discount or premium are deferred and charged to interest expense over the term of the related debt. Debt issuance costs related to revolving credit facilities and the $1.5 billion unsecured term loan facility due July 2025 (the “Term Loan Facility”) are amortized on a straight-line basis and those related to long-term debt are amortized using the effective-interest method. Debt issuance costs related to revolving credit facilities are presented as other long-term assets, and debt issuance costs related to long-term debt obligations with scheduled maturities are reflected as a deduction to the carrying amount of long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains or losses on debt repurchases, redemptions and debt extinguishments include the write-off of any associated unamortized debt issuance costs.

Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility

Proceeds from the sale or contribution of certain receivables under the Partnership’s accounts receivable securitization facility (the “Securitization Facility”) are treated as collateralized borrowings in our financial statements. Proceeds and repayments under the Securitization Facility are reflected as cash flows from financing activities in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Commercial Paper Program

Under the terms of the unsecured commercial paper note program (the “Commercial Paper Program”), we may issue, from time to time, unsecured commercial paper notes with varying maturities of less than one year. Amounts available under the Commercial Paper Program may be issued, repaid, and re-issued from time to time, with the maximum aggregate face or principal amount outstanding at any one time not to exceed $3.5 billion, subject to documentation requirements of the Commercial Paper Program. We maintain a minimum available borrowing capacity under the $3.5 billion TRGP senior revolving credit facility (the “New TRGP Revolver” as defined in Note 8 – Debt Obligations) equal to the aggregate amount outstanding under the Commercial Paper Program to support our issued commercial paper notes. The Commercial Paper Program is guaranteed by each subsidiary that guarantees the New TRGP Revolver.

The outstanding borrowings of the commercial paper program are classified as noncurrent because we have the intent and ability to refinance the borrowings on a long-term basis through the New TRGP Revolver. We confirm, on a quarterly basis, that there is sufficient liquidity under the New TRGP Revolver to refinance outstanding borrowings of the Commercial Paper Program and such liquidity is not overcommitted for other anticipated uses.

As the outstanding borrowings of the Commercial Paper Program are included as part of long-term debt (i.e., classified as noncurrent), we report Commercial Paper Program borrowings and repayments gross on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (consistent with the presentation of cash flows associated with the revolving credit facility).

Environmental Liabilities and Other Loss Contingencies

We accrue a liability for loss contingencies, including environmental remediation costs arising from claims, assessments, litigation, fines, penalties and other sources, when the loss is probable and reasonably estimable.

Income Taxes

We file many income tax returns with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, as well as numerous states. We are required to estimate our income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. This process involves estimating our actual current tax payable and related tax expense, together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of certain items, such as depreciation, for tax and accounting purposes. These differences can result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are reported on a net basis by jurisdiction within our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We report these timing differences based on statutory tax rates applicable to the scheduled timing difference reversal periods.

We assess the likelihood that we will recover our deferred tax assets from future taxable income. We establish a valuation allowance if we believe that it is more likely than not (a likelihood of more than 50 percent) that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Any change in the valuation allowance would impact our income tax provision and net income in the period in which such a determination is made. We consider all available evidence to determine whether, based on the weight of the evidence, we need a valuation allowance. Evidence used includes information about our current financial position and our results of operations for the current and preceding years, as well as all currently available information about future years, including our anticipated future performance, the reversal of deferred tax liabilities and tax planning strategies.

Dividends

Preferred and common dividends declared are recorded as a reduction of retained earnings to the extent that retained earnings was available at the close of the prior quarter, with any excess recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in capital.

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income includes net income and other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”), which includes changes in the fair value of derivative instruments that are designated as cash flow hedges.

Revenue Recognition

Our operating revenues are primarily derived from the following activities:

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sales of natural gas, NGLs, condensate and crude oil;

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services related to compressing, gathering, treating, and processing of natural gas; and

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services related to NGL fractionation, terminaling and storage, transportation and treating.

We have multiple types of contracts with commercial counterparties and many of these contracts contain embedded fees with settlement provisions that deduct these fees from the sales price paid by Targa in exchange for commodities. The commercial relationship of the counterparty in such contracts is inherently one of a supplier, rather than a customer, and therefore, such contracts are excluded from the provisions of the revenue recognition guidance in Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Any cash inflows or fees that are realized on these supply type contracts are reported as a reduction of Product purchases and fuel.

Our revenues, therefore, are measured based on consideration specified in a contract with parties designated as customers. We recognize revenue when we satisfy a performance obligation by transferring control over a commodity or service to a customer. Sales and other taxes we collect, that are both imposed on and concurrent with revenue-producing activities, are excluded from revenues.

We generally report sales revenues on a gross basis in our Consolidated Statements of Operations, as we typically act as the principal in the transactions where we receive and control commodities. However, buy-sell transactions that involve purchases and sales of inventory with the same counterparty, which are legally contingent or in contemplation of one another, as well as other instances where we do not control the commodities, but rather are acting as an agent to the supplier, are reported as a single revenue transaction on a combined net basis.

Our commodity sales contracts typically contain multiple performance obligations, whereby each distinct unit of commodity to be transferred to the customer is a separate performance obligation. Under such contracts, revenue is recognized at the point in time each unit is transferred to the customer because the customer is able to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from, the commodity at that time. In certain instances, it may be determinable that the customer receives and consumes the benefits of each unit as it is transferred. Under such contracts, we have a single performance obligation comprised of a series of distinct units of commodity; and in such instance, revenue is recognized over time using the units delivered output method, as each distinct unit is transferred to the customer. Our commodity sales contracts are typically priced at a market index, but may also be set at a fixed price. When our sales are priced at a market index, we apply the allocation exception for variable consideration and allocate the market price to each distinct unit when it is transferred to the customer. The fixed price in our commodity sales contracts generally represents the standalone selling price, and therefore, when each distinct unit is transferred to the customer, we recognize revenue at the fixed price.

Our service contracts typically contain a single performance obligation. The underlying activities performed by us are considered inputs to an integrated service and not separable because such activities in combination are required to successfully transfer the single overall service that the customer has contracted for and expects to receive. Therefore, the underlying activities in such contracts are not considered to be distinct services. However, in certain instances, the customer may contract for additional distinct services and therefore additional performance obligations may exist. In such instances, the transaction price is allocated to the multiple performance obligations based on their relative standalone selling prices. The performance obligation(s) in our service contracts is a series of distinct days of the applicable service over the life of the contract (fundamentally a stand-ready service), whereby we recognize revenue over time using an output method of progress based on the passage of time (i.e., each day of service). This output method is appropriate because it directly relates to the value of service transferred to the customer to date, relative to the remaining days of service promised under the contract.

The transaction price for our service contracts is typically comprised of variable consideration, which is primarily dependent on the volume and composition of the commodities delivered and serviced. The variable consideration is generally commensurate with our efforts to perform the service and the terms of the variable payments relate specifically to our efforts to satisfy each day of distinct service. Therefore, the variable consideration is typically not estimated at contract inception, but rather the allocation exception for variable consideration is applied, whereby the variable consideration is allocated to each day of service and recognized as revenue when each day of service is provided. When we are entitled to noncash consideration in the form of commodities, the variability related to the form of consideration (market price) and reasons other than form (volume and composition) are interrelated to the service, and therefore, we measure the noncash consideration at the point in time when the volume, mix and market price related to the commodities retained in-kind are known. This results in the recognition of revenue based on the market price of the commodity when the service is performed. In addition, if the transaction price includes a fixed component (i.e., a fixed capacity reservation fee), the fixed component is recognized ratably on a straight-line basis over the contract term, as each day of service has elapsed, which is consistent with the output method of progress selected for the performance obligation.

Our customers are typically billed on a monthly basis, or earlier, if final delivery and sale of commodities is made prior to month-end, and payment is typically due within 10 to 30 days. As a practical matter, we define the unit of account for revenue recognition purposes based on the passage of time ranging from one month to one quarter, rather than each day. This is because the financial reporting outcome is the same regardless of whether each day or month/quarter is treated as the distinct service in the series. That is, at the end of each month or quarter, the variability associated with the amount of consideration for which we are entitled to, is resolved, and can be included in that month or quarter’s revenue.

We have certain long-term contractual arrangements under which we have received consideration, but for which all conditions for revenue recognition have not been met. These arrangements result in deferred revenue, which will be recognized over the periods that performance will be provided.

We also have certain contracts that contain provisions in which customers provide contributions in aid of construction in exchange for Targa constructing assets to fulfill the services in the contract. In general, these arrangements result in deferred revenue, which will be recognized over the contract term.

We classify our contract assets as receivables because we generally have an unconditional right to payment for the commodities sold or services performed at the end of the reporting period.

We enter into various contractual arrangements that result in the transfer of assets for no upfront compensation or cash payments, resulting in more favorable long-term contractual terms. The fair value of the assets transferred is reflected as long-term contract assets. These deferred amounts are amortized over the term of the related contract into the appropriate revenue or cost of sales accounts.

Share-Based Compensation

We award share-based compensation to employees and non-employee directors in the form of restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance share units. Compensation expense on our equity-classified awards is recorded at grant-date fair value. Compensation expense is recognized in general and administrative expense over the requisite service period of each award, and forfeitures are recognized as they occur. We may purchase a portion of the shares issued to satisfy employees’ tax withholding obligations on vested awards. These shares are recorded in treasury stock, at cost, and cash paid is classified as a financing activity in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. All excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies related to share-based compensation are recognized as income tax benefit or expense in our Consolidated Statements of Operations, with the tax effects of exercised or vested awards treated as discrete items in the reporting period which they occur. Excess tax benefits are classified as an operating activity in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Earnings per Share

We calculate basic earnings (loss) per common share (“EPS”) using the two-class method, which is an earnings allocation formula that determines net income (loss) per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Our participating securities consist of unvested restricted stock units that vest no later than three years following grant date as well as certain four-year retention awards that participate in nonforfeitable dividends with the common equity owners.

EPS is net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders less earnings allocated to participating securities divided by the sum of the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Earnings are allocated to common stock and participating securities based on the amount of dividends paid in the current period plus an allocation of the undistributed earnings to the extent that each security participates in earnings. Diluted EPS includes any dilutive effect of preferred stock, unvested restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance share units. The dilutive effect is calculated through the application of the two-class method. During a period of net loss or negative undistributed earnings, the two-class method is not applicable.

Leases

We recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date:

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A lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease.

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A right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term.

We determine if an arrangement is or contains a lease at inception. Leases with an initial term of twelve months or less are considered short-term leases, which are excluded from the balance sheet. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the

commencement date based on the present value of future lease payments over the lease term. The right-of-use asset also includes any lease prepayments and excludes lease incentives. We made an accounting policy election to combine lease and non-lease components for both arrangements in which Targa is the lessee or lessor. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit interest rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate to compute the present value of our lease liability. The discount rate applied is determined based on information available on the date of adoption for all leases existing as of that date, and on the date of lease commencement for all subsequent leases.

Our lease arrangements may include variable lease payments based on an index or market rate, or may be based on performance. For variable lease payments based on an index or market rate, we estimate and apply a rate based on information available at the commencement date. Variable lease payments based on performance are excluded from the calculation of the right-of-use asset and lease liability, and are recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Operations when the contingency underlying such variable lease payments is resolved. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease. Such options are included in the measurement of our right-of-use asset and liability at commencement, provided we determine that we are reasonably certain to exercise the option.

45Q Tax Credits

We earn tax credits under Internal Revenue Code Section 45Q through our carbon capture and sequestration activities. We recognize 45Q tax credits by analogy to the grant model within International Accounting Standard 20, Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure Assistance, as other operating income in our Consolidated Statements of Operations based on the volume of captured carbon sequestered and dollar value of the tax credit during the period in which captured carbon is sequestered underground. We recognize realized 45Q tax credits as a reduction to income taxes payable because the tax credits reduce Targa’s future quarterly estimated cash tax payments.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The amendments in this update require, among other items, that public entities disclose, on an annual and interim basis, significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss.

These amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The disclosures required in the amendments apply retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We adopted this ASU on October 1, 2024, and applied the amendments to all prior periods presented in our consolidated financial statements. See Note 22 – Segment Information.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted

Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments in this update require, among other items, that public entities disclose, on an annual and interim basis, (i) specific categories of income taxes in the rate reconciliation, and (ii) a disaggregation of income taxes paid by federal, state, and foreign taxes.

These amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The amendments are required to be applied prospectively with retrospective application permitted. We are evaluating the effect of the amendments on our consolidated financial statements and expect to disclose the required information beginning in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. The impact of the adoption will be limited to disclosure in the notes to consolidated financial statements.

Disaggregation - Income Statement Expenses

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Comprehensive income (Topic 220): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The amendments in this update require, among other items, that public entities disclose, on an annual and interim basis, in tabular format in the footnotes to the financial statements, disaggregated information about specific categories underlying certain income statement expense line items that contain any of the following expense categories (i) purchases of inventory, (ii) employee compensation, (iii) depreciation, (iv) intangible asset amortization, and (v) depletion. Additionally, the amendments require disclosure of the total amount of selling expenses and an annual disclosure of the definition of selling expenses.

These amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The disclosures may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We are evaluating the effect of the amendments on our notes to consolidated financial statements and expect to disclose the required information for fiscal years beginning in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2027 and for interim periods beginning in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2028. The impact of the adoption will be limited to disclosure in the notes to consolidated financial statements.