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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020

Commission File Number 001-36588

Höegh LNG Partners LP

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Wessex House, 5th Floor

45 Reid Street

Hamilton, HM 12 Bermuda

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F                 Form 40-F    

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1).

Yes                No    

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7).

Yes                No    

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HÖEGH LNG PARTNERS LP

REPORT ON FORM 6-K FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2020

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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

F-1

 

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019

F-2

 

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019

F-3

 

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019

F-4

 

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and the Year Ended December 31, 2019

F-6

 

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019

F-7

 

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

F-9

 

EXHIBITS

29

SIGNATURE

30

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following is a discussion of our financial condition and results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. References in this report to “Höegh LNG Partners,” “we,” “our,” “us” and “the Partnership” refer to Höegh LNG Partners LP or any one or more of its subsidiaries, or to all such entities unless the context otherwise indicates. References in this report to “our operating company” refer to Höegh LNG Partners Operating LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Partnership. References in this report to “Höegh Lampung” refer to Höegh LNG Lampung Pte Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of our operating company. References in this report to “Höegh Cyprus” refer to Höegh LNG Cyprus Limited including its wholly owned branch, Höegh LNG Cyprus Limited Egypt Branch (“Egypt Branch”), a wholly owned subsidiary of our operating company and the owner of the Höegh Gallant. References in this report to “PT Höegh” refer to PT Höegh LNG Lampung, the owner of the PGN FSRU Lampung. References in this report to “Höegh Colombia Holding” refer to Höegh LNG Colombia Holding Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of our operating company. References in this report to “Höegh FSRU IV” refers to Höegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Höegh Colombia Holding and the owner of the Höegh Grace. References in this report to “Höegh Colombia” refer to Höegh LNG Colombia S.A.S., a wholly owned subsidiary of Höegh Colombia Holding. References in this report to our or the “joint ventures” refer to SRV Joint Gas Ltd. and/or SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd., the joint ventures that own two of the vessels in our fleet, the Neptune and the Cape Ann, respectively. References in this Annual Report to “Global LNG Supply” refer to Global LNG Supply S.A. and references to “Total Gas & Power” refer to Total Gas & Power Ltd, subsidiaries of Total S.A. (“Total”). References in this Report to “PGN LNG” refer to PT PGN LNG Indonesia, a subsidiary of PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk (“PGN”), a subsidiary of PT Pertamina. References in this report to “SPEC” refer to Sociedad Portuaria El Cayao S.A. E.S.P. References in this report to “Höegh LNG” refer, depending on the context, to Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. and to any one or more of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, other than us. References in this Report to “EgyptCo” refer to Höegh LNG Egypt LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Höegh LNG.

You should read this section in conjunction with the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2020 and for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report, as well as our historical consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 3, 2020 (our “2019 Form 20-F”). This discussion includes forward-looking statements which, although based on assumptions that we consider reasonable, are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or conditions to differ materially from those currently anticipated and expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. See also the discussion in the section entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” below.

Highlights

·

Implemented measures to mitigate the risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure health and safety of crews and staff, whose wellbeing is our highest priority

·

100% availability of FSRUs for the second quarter of 2020

·

Reported total time charter revenues of $34.4 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared to $33.8 million of time charter revenues for the second quarter of 2019

·

Generated operating income of $27.7 million, net income of $19.7 million and limited partners interest in net income of $16.0 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared to operating income of $15.3 million, net income of $6.2 million and limited partners interest in net income of $2.8 million for the second quarter of 2019; operating income, net income and limited partners interest in net income were impacted by unrealized gains on derivative instruments for the second quarter of 2020 compared with unrealized losses on derivative instruments for the second quarter of 2019 mainly on the Partnership's share of equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures in the second quarter of 2020 and 2019

·

On April 30, 2020, entered into a lease and maintenance agreement (the Subsequent Charter) with a subsidiary of Höegh LNG for the time charter of the Höegh Gallant. The Subsequent Charter commenced on May 1, 2020 and expires on July 31, 2025

·

On August 14, 2020, paid a $0.44 per unit distribution on common units with respect to the second quarter of 2020, equivalent to $1.76 per unit on an annualized basis

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·

On August 17, 2020, paid a cash distribution of $0.546875 per 8.75% Series A cumulative redeemable preferred unit ("Series A preferred unit"), for the period commencing on May 15, 2020 to August 14, 2020

On August 6, 2020, we announced that Mr. Steffen Føreid intends to step down from his position as the Partnership's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. On August 19, 2020, we announced that Mr. Føreid’s resignation will take effect on August 21, 2020 (the “Effective Date”). The President & CEO of Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd., Sveinung J.S. Støhle, will become the Partnership's Chief Executive Officer.
In addition, as of the Effective Date, Håvard Furu will become the Partnership’s Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Furu also serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Höegh LNG. Håvard Furu has served as Chief Financial Officer for Höegh LNG since March 2019. From 2017 until February 2019, Mr. Furu served as the chief financial officer of the law firm Wikborg Rein. From 2009 to 2017, he was the chief financial officer of Western Bulk, a drybulk carrier operator. From 2005 to 2009, Mr. Furu was employed by BW Gas in various positions within the finance area, including Assistant Director Strategy and Finance. From 1997 until 2005 he held various positions within auditing with PriceWaterhouse Coopers. Mr. Furu holds a BSc Economics and Business Administration as well as being a Chartered Accountant from the Norwegian School of Business and Administration (NHH) in Bergen, Norway.

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Our results of operations

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per unit amounts)

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Statement of Income Data:

Time charter revenues

$

34,436

 

33,777

 

71,122

$

69,852

Other revenue

 

 

 

 

64

Total revenues

 

34,436

 

33,777

 

71,122

 

69,916

Vessel operating expenses

 

(5,776)

 

(9,064)

 

(11,283)

 

(14,957)

Administrative expenses

 

(2,155)

 

(2,272)

 

(4,583)

 

(4,848)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(5,234)

 

(5,589)

 

(10,516)

 

(10,912)

Total operating expenses

 

(13,165)

 

(16,925)

 

(26,382)

 

(30,717)

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

 

6,475

 

(1,575)

 

(3,572)

 

(1,223)

Operating income (loss)

 

27,746

 

15,277

 

41,168

 

37,976

Interest income

 

163

 

297

 

335

 

496

Interest expense

 

(6,322)

 

(7,148)

 

(12,833)

 

(13,984)

Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment

 

 

 

 

1,030

Other items, net

 

(487)

 

(759)

 

(1,134)

 

(1,806)

Income (loss) before tax

 

21,100

 

7,667

 

27,536

 

23,712

Income tax expense

 

(1,419)

 

(1,511)

 

(2,381)

 

(3,421)

Net income (loss)

$

19,681

 

6,156

 

25,155

$

20,291

Preferred unitholders' interest in net income

 

3,668

 

3,378

 

7,337

 

6,742

Limited partners’ interest in net income (loss)

$

16,013

 

2,778

 

17,818

$

13,549

Earnings per unit

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Common unit public (basic and diluted)

$

0.47

$

0.07

$

0.51

$

0.38

Common unit Höegh LNG (basic and diluted)

$

0.50

$

0.10

$

0.56

$

0.44

Subordinated unit Höegh LNG (basic and diluted)

$

$

0.10

$

$

0.44

Cash Flow Data:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

$

23,325

$

17,706

$

37,336

$

39,581

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

(8)

 

(140)

 

(8)

 

(140)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

$

(25,380)

$

(23,791)

$

(53,133)

$

(36,868)

Other Financial Data:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Segment EBITDA(1)

$

35,984

$

30,960

$

72,110

$

67,080

(1)

Segment EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Please read “Non-GAAP Financial Measure” for a definition of Segment EBITDA and a reconciliation of Segment EBITDA to net income, the comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure.

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared with the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

Time Charter Revenues. The following table sets forth details of our time charter revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Six months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

variance

Time charter revenues

$

71,122

$

69,852

$

1,270

Time charter revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $71.1 million, an increase of $1.2 million from $69.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increase was mainly due to higher time charter revenue for the Höegh Gallant for the six months ended June 30, 2020. During the second quarter of 2019, the Höegh Gallant had a scheduled drydock for which it was off-hire and had reduced hire to cover certain payments to the charterer for LNG consumption related to the drydock. For the Höegh Gallant, the increase in revenues was due to the vessel being on-hire for the full six months ended June 30, 2020 compared with the equivalent of approximately 16 days of off-hire due to the scheduled drydock for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Time charter revenues for the PGN FSRU Lampung consist of the lease element of the time charter, accounted for as a financing lease using the effective interest rate method, as well as variable consideration for providing time charter services, reimbursement for vessel operating expenses, performance warranties, if any, and withholding and current income taxes borne by the charterer. Time charter revenues for the Höegh Gallant consist of the fixed daily hire rate which covers the operating lease and the provision of time charter services including the costs incurred to operate the vessel and performance warranties, if any. Time charter revenues for the Höegh Grace consist of a lease element accounted for as an operating lease, as well as variable consideration for providing time charter services, reimbursement of vessel operating expenses, performance warranties, if any, and certain taxes incurred.

On April 30, 2020, the Subsequent Charter was executed with a subsidiary of Höegh LNG for the time charter of the Höegh Gallant. The hire rate under the Subsequent Charterer is equal to 90% of the rate payable pursuant to the prior charter of the Höegh Gallant, subject to certain adjustments for i) avoided FSRU related costs only when operating in LNG carrier mode and ii) higher incremental taxes and operating expenses when operating in FSRU mode. The Subsequent Charter commenced on May 1, 2020 and expires on July 31, 2025.

Other revenue. The following table sets forth details of our other revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Six months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

   

2020

   

2019

   

Variance

Other revenue

$

$

64

$

(64)

Other revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2019 consists of insurance proceeds received for a claim related to the PGN FSRU Lampung's warranty work from prior periods.

Vessel Operating Expenses. The following table sets forth details of our vessel operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Six months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

Variance

Vessel operating expenses

$

(11,283)

$

(14,957)

$

3,674

Vessel operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $11.3 million, a decrease of $3.7 million from $15.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The lower expenses mainly reflected a decrease in maintenance expense of approximately $3.0 million included in vessel operating expenses principally for the Höegh Gallant but also for the PGN FSRU Lampung. During the scheduled drydock of the Höegh Gallant and the on-water survey of the PGN FSRU Lampung in 2019, maintenance procedures were also performed. The remaining decrease was due to lower ongoing vessel operating expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019.

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Administrative Expenses. The following table sets forth details of our administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Six months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

Variance

Administrative expenses

$

(4,583)

$

(4,848)

$

265

Administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $4.6 million, a decrease of $0.3 million from $4.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease mainly reflects lower administrative expenses for partnership expenses.

Depreciation and Amortization. The following table sets forth details of our depreciation and amortization for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

  

Positive

Six months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

Variance

Depreciation and amortization

$

(10,516)

$

(10,912)

$

396

Depreciation and amortization for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $10.5 million, a decrease of $0.4 million from $10.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. In the second quarter of 2019, a drydock was completed for the Höegh Gallant. As a result, the remaining depreciation for the drydock component of the vessel was expensed.

Total Operating Expenses. The following table sets forth details of our total operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Six months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

Variance

Total operating expenses

$

(26,382)

$

(30,717)

$

4,335

Total operating expenses were $26.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, a decrease of $4.3 million from $30.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease is principally a result of the lower vessel operating expenses and depreciation mainly due to maintenance performed during the drydock for the Höegh Gallant and the on-water class renewal survey for the PGN FSRU Lampung during the second quarter of 2019.

Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Joint Ventures. The following table sets forth details of our equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Six months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

Variance

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

$

(3,572)

$

(1,223)

$

(2,349)

Equity in losses of joint ventures for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $3.6 million, an increase of $2.4 million from equity in losses of joint ventures of $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Unrealized losses on derivative instruments in our joint ventures significantly impacted the equity in losses of joint ventures for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Excluding the unrealized losses on derivative instruments for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the equity in earnings of joint ventures would have been $5.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to $6.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Our share of our joint ventures’ operating income was $11.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared with $12.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Our share of other financial expense, net, principally consisting of interest income and interest expense, was $6.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, there was lower interest expense due to repayment of principal on debt between the two periods which was largely offset by lower interest income compared with the six months ended June 30, 2019.

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Our share of unrealized loss on derivative instruments was $9.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, an increase of $2.3 million from an unrealized loss of $7.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

There was no accrued income tax expense for our joint ventures for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. Our joint ventures did not pay any dividends for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Operating Income (Loss). The following table sets forth details of our operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Six months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

Variance

Operating income (loss)

$

41,168

$

37,976

$

3,192

Operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $41.2 million, an increase of $3.2 million from operating income of $38.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Excluding the impact of the unrealized losses on derivatives impacting the equity in losses of joint ventures for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 would have been $50.7 million, an increase of $5.5 million from $45.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Excluding the impact of the unrealized losses on derivatives, the increase for the six months ended June 30, 2020 is primarily due to higher time charter revenue as a result of off-hire related to the drydock for the Höegh Gallant during the second quarter of 2019 and lower vessel operating expenses as a result of the maintenance performed for the Höegh Gallant and the PGN FSRU Lampung during the second quarter of 2019.

Interest Income. The following table sets forth details of our interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Six months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

Variance

Interest income

$

335

$

496

$

(161)

Interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $0.3 million, a decrease of $0.2 million from interest income of $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Interest income is mainly related to interest on cash balances and accrued interest on the advances to our joint ventures for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. The interest rate under the joint venture shareholder loans is a fixed rate of 8.0% per year.

Interest Expense. The following table sets forth details of our interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

    

    

    

    

Positive

Six months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

2020

2019

Variance

Interest expense

$

(11,482)

$

(12,801)

$

1,319

Amortization and gain on cash flow hedge

 

(112)

 

192

 

(304)

Commitment fees

 

(69)

 

(260)

 

191

Amortization of debt issuance cost and fair value of debt assumed

 

(1,170)

 

(1,115)

 

(55)

Total interest expense

$

(12,833)

$

(13,984)

$

1,151

Total interest expense was $12.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, a decrease of $1.2 million from $14.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Interest expense consists of the interest incurred, commitment fees and amortization of debt issuance cost and fair value of debt assumed for the period.

The interest incurred of $11.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, decreased by $1.3 million compared to $12.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease was principally due to repayment of outstanding loan balances for the loan facilities related to the PGN FSRU Lampung (the "Lampung facility") and the commercial and export credit tranches of the $385 million facility financing the Höegh Gallant, the Höegh Grace and the Partnership's liquidity needs (the "$385 million facility").

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Amortization and gain on cash flow hedge were a loss of $0.1 million and a gain of $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the loss solely related to amortization of amounts excluded from hedge effectiveness for discontinued hedges and the initial fair values of interest rate swaps. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the gain was mainly due to the inclusion of a gain on the settlement of the interest rate swaps terminated when the Gallant/Grace facility was extinguished.

Commitment fees were $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, a decrease of $0.2 million from the six months ended June 30, 2019. For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the commitment fees relate to the undrawn $63 million revolving credit facility under the $385 million facility.

Amortization of debt issuance cost and fair value of debt assumed for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $1.2 million, an increase of $0.1 million from $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increase in amortization of debt issuance cost and fair value of debt assumed was mainly a result of the refinancing and repayment of the Gallant/Grace facility with the $385 million facility on January 31, 2019. Debt issuance costs of $5.8 million were deferred and are amortized on an effective interest rate method over the term of the $385 million facility.

Gain (Loss) on Debt Extinguishment. The following table sets forth details of our gain (loss) on debt extinguishment for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

    

    

    

    

Positive

Six months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

2020

2019

variance

Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment

$

$

1,030

$

(1,030)

Gain on debt extinguishment for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was $1.0 million. Gain on debt extinguishment for the six months ended June 30, 2019 related to the repayment of the Gallant/Grace facility on January 31, 2019. The unamortized amounts related to the fair value of debt assumed, or premium, recognized in relation to the acquisitions of the entities owning the Höegh Gallant on October 1, 2015 and the entities owning the Höegh Grace on January 1, 2017, of approximately $1.0 million, was recognized as a gain on January 31, 2019 due to the extinguishment of the Gallant/Grace facility.

Other Items, Net. The following table sets forth details of our other items, net for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

    

    

    

    

Positive

Six months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

2020

2019

variance

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

$

214

$

(55)

$

269

Bank charges, fees and other

 

(127)

 

(138)

 

11

Withholding tax on interest expense and other

 

(1,221)

 

(1,613)

 

392

Total other items, net

$

(1,134)

$

(1,806)

$

672

Other items, net for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $1.1 million, a decrease of $0.7 million from $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease is mainly due lower withholding tax on interest expense of $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to same period last year.

Income (Loss) Before Tax. The following table sets forth details of our income (loss) before tax for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

    

    

    

    

Positive

Six months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

2020

2019

variance

Income (loss) before tax

$

27,536

$

23,712

$

3,824

Income before tax for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $27.5 million, an increase of $3.8 million from $23.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The income before tax for both periods was impacted by the unrealized losses on derivative instruments mainly on our share of equity in losses of joint ventures. Excluding all the unrealized losses on derivative instruments, income before tax for the six months ended June 30, 2020 would have been $37.1 million, an increase of $6.2 million from $30.9 million for the six months June 30, 2019. Excluding the unrealized losses on derivative instruments, the increase is primarily due to higher time charter revenue and lower vessel operating expenses and total financial income (expense), net.

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Income Tax Expense. The following table sets forth details of our income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

    

    

  

    

Positive

Six months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

2020

2019

variance

Income tax expense

$

(2,381)

$

(3,421)

$

1,040

Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $2.4 million, a decrease of $1.0 million compared to $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The main reason for the decrease was the reduction of the tax rate in Indonesia which was enacted on March 31, 2020. The tax rate decreased from 25% for 2019 to 22% for 2020 and 2021 with further reduction to occur thereafter. The effect of changes in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized at the date of enactment. We are not subject to Marshall Islands income taxes. However, we are subject to tax for earnings of our subsidiaries incorporated in Singapore, Indonesia, and for certain Colombian source income. The charterer in Colombia pays certain taxes directly to the Colombian tax authorities on behalf of our subsidiaries that own and operate the Höegh Grace. The tax payments are a mechanism for advance collection of part of the income taxes for the Colombian subsidiary and a final income tax on Colombian source income for the non-Colombian subsidiary. We concluded these third-party payments to the tax authorities represent income taxes that must be accounted for under the guidance for income taxes. The amount of non-cash income tax expense was $0.4 million for each of the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Benefits of uncertain tax positions are recognized when it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position taken in a tax return will be sustained upon examination based on the technical merits of the position. For each of the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, there were increases in uncertain tax positions of $0.2 million. As of June 30, 2020, the unrecognized tax benefits were $2.5 million.

Net Income (Loss). The following table sets forth details of our net income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

    

    

  

    

Positive

Six months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

2020

2019

variance

Net income (loss)

$

25,155

$

20,291

$

4,864

Preferred unitholders' interest in net income

 

7,337

 

6,742

 

595

Limited partners’ interest in net income (loss)

$

17,818

$

13,549

$

4,269

As a result of the foregoing, net income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $25.2 million, an increase of $4.9 million from net income of $20.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, net income of $7.3 million was attributable to the holders of the Series A preferred units, an increase of $0.6 million from $6.7 million due to additional preferred units issued as part of our at-the-market offering program (“ATM program”). Our limited partners' interest in net income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $17.8 million, an increase of $4.3 million from limited partners’ interest in net income of $13.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Segments

There are two operating segments. The segment profit measure is Segment EBITDA, which is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and other financial items (gain (loss) on debt extinguishment, gain (loss) on derivative instruments and other items, net). Segment EBITDA is reconciled to operating income and net income in the segment presentation below. The two segments are “Majority held FSRUs” and “Joint venture FSRUs.” In addition, unallocated corporate costs, interest income from advances to joint ventures, and interest expense related to the outstanding balances on the $85 million revolving credit facility and the $385 million facility are included in “Other.”

For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, Majority held FSRUs includes the financing lease related to the PGN FSRU Lampung and the operating leases related to the Höegh Gallant and the Höegh Grace.

For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, Joint Venture FSRUs include two 50% owned FSRUs, the Neptune and the Cape Ann, that operate under long-term time charters with one charterer.

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The accounting policies applied to the segments are the same as those applied in the financial statements, except that i) Joint Venture FSRUs are presented under the proportional consolidation method for the segment note and in the tables below, and under equity accounting for the consolidated financial statements and ii) internal interest income and interest expense between the Partnership's subsidiaries that eliminate in consolidation are not included in the segment columns for the other financial income (expense), net line. Under the proportional consolidation method, 50% of the Joint Venture FSRUs’ revenues, expenses and assets are reflected in the segment note. Management monitors the results of operations of joint ventures under the proportional consolidation method and not the equity method of accounting.

Majority Held FSRUs. The following table sets forth details of segment results for the Majority Held FSRUs for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

    

Six months ended

    

Positive

Majority Held FSRUs

June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

2020

2019

variance

Time charter revenues

$

71,122

$

69,852

$

1,270

Other revenues

 

 

64

 

(64)

Total revenues

 

71,122

 

69,916

 

1,206

Vessel operating expenses

 

(11,283)

 

(14,957)

 

3,674

Administrative expenses

 

(1,563)

 

(1,626)

 

63

Segment EBITDA

 

58,276

 

53,333

 

4,943

Depreciation and amortization

 

(10,516)

 

(10,912)

 

396

Operating income (loss)

 

47,760

 

42,421

 

5,339

Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment

 

 

1,030

 

(1,030)

Other financial income (expense), net

 

(4,781)

 

(6,926)

 

2,145

Income (loss) before tax

 

42,979

 

36,525

 

6,454

Income tax expense

 

(2,381)

 

(3,421)

 

1,040

Net income (loss)

$

40,598

$

33,104

$

7,494

Time charter revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $71.1 million compared to $69.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. As discussed above, the increase was mainly due to higher time charter revenue for the Höegh Gallant. The Höegh Gallant was on-hire for the full six months period ended June 30, 2020 compared with an equivalent of 16 days of off-hire due to the scheduled drydock for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The PGN FSRU Lampung and the Höegh Grace were both on-hire for the full six months periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Other revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2019 consists of insurance proceeds received for a claim related to the PGN FSRU Lampung's warranty work from prior periods.

Vessel operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $11.3 million, a decrease of $3.7 million from $15.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The lower expenses mainly reflected a decrease in maintenance expense of approximately $3.0 million included in vessel operating expenses principally for the Höegh Gallant but also for the PGN FSRU Lampung. During the scheduled drydock of the Höegh Gallant and the on-water survey of the PGN FSRU Lampung in 2019, maintenance procedures were also performed. The remaining decrease was due to lower ongoing vessel operating expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were $1.6 million.

Segment EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $58.3 million, an increase of $4.9 million from $53.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The Segment EBITDA was positively impacted by no off-hire days for the Höegh Gallant and lower vessel operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared with the six months ended June 30, 2019.

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Joint Venture FSRUs. The following table sets forth details of segment results for the Joint Venture FSRUs for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

    

Six months ended

    

Positive

Joint Venture FSRUs

June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

2020

2019

Variance

Time charter revenues

$

22,666

$

21,081

$

1,585

Vessel operating expenses

 

(5,223)

 

(3,374)

 

(1,849)

Administrative expenses

 

(589)

 

(738)

 

149

Segment EBITDA

 

16,854

 

16,969

 

(115)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(4,984)

 

(5,005)

 

21

Operating income (loss)

 

11,870

 

11,964

 

(94)

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

 

(9,490)

 

(7,190)

 

(2,300)

Other income (expense), net

 

(5,952)

 

(5,997)

 

45

Income (loss) before tax

 

(3,572)

 

(1,223)

 

(2,349)

Income tax expense

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

(3,572)

$

(1,223)

$

(2,349)

Total time charter revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $22.7 million, an increase of $1.6 million compared to $21.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Higher time charter revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2020 reflects higher reimbursement of costs incurred for maintenance and projects of the charterer.

Vessel operating expenses were $5.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, an increase of $1.8 million compared to $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increase in vessel operating expenses was mainly due to higher maintenance expenses for the Cape Ann for the six months ended June 30, 2020. In addition, there were higher expenses due to the charterer's project in India, which was partially offset by the reversal of accrued indirect taxes due to the charterer’s decision during the second quarter of 2020 not to deploy the Cape Ann in India.

Administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $0.6 million, a decrease of $0.1 million from $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Segment EBITDA was $16.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared with $17.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Other. The following table sets forth details of other results for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

    

Six months ended

    

Positive

Other

June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

2020

2019

variance

Administrative expenses

$

(3,020)

$

(3,222)

$

202

Segment EBITDA

 

(3,020)

 

(3,222)

 

202

Operating income (loss)

 

(3,020)

 

(3,222)

 

202

Other financial income (expense), net

 

(8,851)

 

(8,368)

 

(483)

Income (loss) before tax

 

(11,871)

 

(11,590)

 

(281)

Income tax expense

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

(11,871)

$

(11,590)

$

(281)

Administrative expenses and Segment EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $3.0 million, a decrease of $0.2 million compared to $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Other financial income (expense), net, which is not part of the segment measure of profits, includes interest incurred, commitment fees and amortization of debt issuance costs, related to the $385 million facility. In addition, other financial income (expense), net also includes the interest income accrued on the advances to our joint ventures and interest expenses related to the $85 million revolving credit facility from Höegh LNG.

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Other financial income (expense), net was an expense of $8.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, an increase of $0.5 million from an $8.4 million expense for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increase was principally due to higher interest expense on the $385 million facility for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared with June 30, 2019. Since the facility was drawn on January 31, 2019, interest expense, including amortization of debt issuance cost, was only recognized for five months for the six months ended June 20, 2019.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared with the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019

Time Charter Revenues. The following table sets forth details of our time charter revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

    

    

  

    

Positive

Three months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

2020

2019

variance

Time charter revenues

$

34,436

$

33,777

$

659

Time charter revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were $34.4 million, an increase of $0.6 million from $33.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The increase was mainly due to higher time charter revenue for the Höegh Gallant for the three months ended June 30, 2020. During the second quarter of 2019, the Höegh Gallant had a scheduled drydock for which it was off-hire and had reduced hire to cover certain payments to the charterer for LNG consumption related to the drydock. For the Höegh Gallant, the reduction in revenues was equivalent to approximately 16 days of off-hire for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The impact of increased time charter revenues from the Höegh Gallant for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was partially offset by lower revenues for reimbursable costs mainly for the PGN FSRU Lampung. The Höegh Gallant, the PGN FSRU Lampung and the Höegh Grace were all on-hire for the full three months period ended June 30, 2020.

Vessel Operating Expenses. The following table sets forth details of our vessel operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Three months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

variance

Vessel operating expenses

$

(5,776)

$

(9,064)

$

3,288

Vessel operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were $5.8 million, a decrease of $3.3 million from $9.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The lower expense mainly reflected a decrease in maintenance expense of approximately $3.0 million included in vessel operating expenses principally for the Höegh Gallant. During the scheduled drydock in 2019 of the Höegh Gallant, maintenance procedures were performed. The remaining decrease was due to lower ongoing vessel operating expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Administrative Expenses. The following table sets forth details of our administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Three months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

2019

variance

Administrative expenses

$

(2,155)

$

(2,272)

$

117

Administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were $2.2 million, a decrease of $0.1 million from $2.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Depreciation and Amortization. The following table sets forth details of our depreciation and amortization for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Three months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

variance

Depreciation and amortization

$

(5,234)

$

(5,589)

$

355

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Depreciation and amortization for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were $5.2 million, a decrease of $0.4 million from $5.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. In the second quarter of 2019, a drydock was completed for the Höegh Gallant. As a result, the remaining depreciation for the drydock component of the vessel was expensed.

Total Operating Expenses. The following table sets forth details of our total operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Three months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

variance

Total operating expenses

$

(13,165)

$

(16,925)

$

3,760

Total operating expenses were $13.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, a decrease of $3.7 million from $16.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease is primarily a result of the lower vessel operating expenses mainly due to maintenance performed during the drydock for the Höegh Gallant and the on-water class renewal survey for the PGN FSRU Lampung during the second quarter of 2019.

Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Joint Ventures. The following table sets forth details of our equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Three months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

variance

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

$

6,475

$

(1,575)

$

8,050

Equity in earnings of joint ventures for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $6.5 million, an increase of $8.1 million from equity in losses of joint ventures of $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments in our joint ventures significantly impacted the equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Excluding the unrealized gain on derivative instruments for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and the unrealized loss on derivative instruments for the three months ended June 30, 2019, the equity in earnings of joint ventures would have been $4.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, an increase of $1.1 million from $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Our share of our joint ventures’ operating income was $7.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, compared with $6.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Our share of other financial expense, net, principally consisting of interest income and interest expense, was $2.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared with $3.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Our share of unrealized gain on derivative instruments was $2.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, an increase of $6.9 million from an unrealized loss of $4.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

The income tax benefit for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $0.1 million. There was no corresponding income tax for the for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Our joint ventures did not pay any dividends for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Operating Income (Loss). The following table sets forth details of our operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Three months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

variance

Operating income (loss)

$

27,746

$

15,277

$

12,469

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Operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $27.7 million, an increase of $12.4 million from operating income of $15.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Excluding the impact of the unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives impacting the equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2020 would have been $25.5 million, an increase of $5.6 million from $19.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Excluding the impact of the unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives, the increase for the three months ended June 30, 2020 is primarily due to higher time charter revenue as a result of off-hire related to the drydock for the Höegh Gallant in 2019, lower vessel operating expenses as a result of the maintenance performed for the Höegh Gallant and the PGN FSRU Lampung in 2019 and improved results for the equity in earnings of joint ventures.

Interest Income. The following table sets forth details of our interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Three months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

variance

Interest income

$

163

$

297

$

(134)

Interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $0.2 million, a decrease of $0.1 million from interest income of $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Interest income is mainly related to interest on cash balances and accrued interest on the advances to our joint ventures for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Interest Expense. The following table sets forth details of our interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Three months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

variance

Interest expense

$

(5,688)

$

(6,337)

$

649

Amortization related to cash flow hedge

 

(22)

 

(24)

 

2

Commitment fees

 

(34)

 

(148)

 

114

Amortization of debt issuance cost

 

(578)

 

(639)

 

61

Total interest expense

$

(6,322)

$

(7,148)

$

826

Total interest expense was $6.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, a decrease of $0.8 million from $7.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Interest expense consists of the interest incurred, commitment fees and amortization of debt issuance cost for the period.

The interest incurred of $5.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, decreased by $0.6 million compared to $6.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease was principally due to repayment of outstanding loan balances for the Lampung facility and the commercial and export credit tranches of the $385 million facility.

Amortization related to cash flow hedge was a loss of $0.02 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and solely related to amortization of the amounts excluded from hedge effectiveness for discontinued hedges and the initial fair values of interest rate swaps.

Commitment fees for the three months ended June 30, 2020 decreased by $0.1 million compared with $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The commitment fees relate to the undrawn portion of the revolving credit facility under the $385 million facility.

Amortization of debt issuance cost for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was $0.6 million.

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Other Items, Net. The following table sets forth details of our other items, net for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Three months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

variance

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

$

166

$

(36)

$

202

Bank charges, fees and other

 

(41)

 

(85)

 

44

Withholding tax on interest expense and other

 

(612)

 

(638)

 

26

Total other items, net

$

(487)

$

(759)

$

272

Other items, net for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were $0.5 million, a decrease of $0.3 million from $0.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease is mainly due to foreign exchange gain for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to foreign exchange loss for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Income (Loss) Before Tax. The following table sets forth details of our income (loss) before tax for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Three months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

variance

Income (loss) before tax

$

21,100

$

7,667

$

13,433

Income before tax for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $21.1 million, an increase of $13.4 million from $7.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The income before tax for both periods was impacted by the unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments mainly on our share of equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures. Excluding all the unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments, income before tax for the three months ended June 30, 2020 would have been $18.8 million, an increase of $6.5 million from $12.3 million for the three months June 30, 2019. Excluding the unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, the increase for the three months ended June 30, 2020 is primarily due to higher time charter revenue as a result of off-hire related to the drydock for the Höegh Gallant in 2019, lower vessel operating expenses as a result of the maintenance performed for the Höegh Gallant and the PGN FSRU Lampung in 2019, improved results for equity in earnings of joint ventures and lower interest expense.

Income Tax Expense. The following table sets forth details of our income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Three months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

variance

Income tax expense

$

(1,419)

$

(1,511)

$

92

Income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $1.4 million, a decrease of $0.1 million compared to $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The main reason for decrease was the lower tax rate in Indonesia for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared with the three months ended June 30, 2019. The amount of non-cash income tax expense was $0.2 million for each of the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Benefits of uncertain tax positions are recognized when it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position taken in a tax return will be sustained upon examination based on the technical merits of the position. For each of the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, there was an increase in uncertain tax positions of $0.1 million.

Net Income (Loss). The following table sets forth details of our net income for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Positive

Three months ended June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

variance

Net income (loss)

$

19,681

$

6,156

$

13,525

Preferred unitholders' interest in net income

 

3,668

 

3,378

 

290

Limited partners’ interest in net income (loss)

$

16,013

$

2,778

$

13,235

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As a result of the foregoing, net income for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $19.7 million, an increase of $13.5 million from net income of $6.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. For the three months ended June 30, 2020, net income of $3.7 million was attributable to the holders of the Series A preferred units, an increase of $0.3 million from $3.4 million due to additional preferred units issued as part of our ATM program. Our limited partners' interest in net income for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $16.0 million, an increase of $13.2 million from limited partner’s interest in net income of $2.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Segments

Majority Held FSRUs. The following table sets forth details of segment results for the Majority Held FSRUs for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

    

Three months ended

    

Positive

Majority Held FSRUs

June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

2020

2019

Variance

Time charter revenues

    

$

34,436

    

$

33,777

    

$

659

Total revenues

 

34,436

33,777

 

659

Vessel operating expenses

 

(5,776)

(9,064)

 

3,288

Administrative expenses

 

(840)

(821)

 

(19)

Segment EBITDA

 

27,820

23,892

 

3,928

Depreciation and amortization

 

(5,234)

(5,589)

 

355

Operating income (loss)

 

22,586

18,303

 

4,283

Other financial income (expense), net

 

(2,236)

(2,689)

 

453

Income (loss) before tax

 

20,350

15,614

 

4,736

Income tax expense

 

(1,419)

(1,511)

 

92

Net income (loss)

$

18,931

$

14,103

$

4,828

Time charter revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were $34.4 million compared to $33.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. As discussed above, the increase was mainly due to higher time charter revenue for the Höegh Gallant as a result of off-hire related to the drydock in 2019. The impact of increased time charter revenues from the Höegh Gallant for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was partially offset by lower revenues for reimbursable costs mainly for the PGN FSRU Lampung. The PGN FSRU Lampung and the Höegh Grace were both on-hire for the full three months periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Vessel operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were $5.8 million, a decrease of $3.3 million from $9.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The lower expense mainly reflected a decrease in maintenance expense of approximately $3.0 million included in vessel operating expenses principally for the Höegh Gallant. During the scheduled drydock in 2019 of the Höegh Gallant, maintenance procedures were performed.

Administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were $0.8 million.

Segment EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $27.8 million, an increase of $3.9 million from $23.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The Segment EBITDA was positively impacted by all three vessels being on-hire during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared with the equivalent of 16 off-hire days for the Höegh Gallant for the three months ended June 30, 2019. In addition, lower vessel operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 contributed positively to Segment EBITDA compared with high maintenance expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2019 which negatively impacted the Segment EBITDA.

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Joint Venture FSRUs. The following table sets forth details of segment results for the Joint Venture FSRUs for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Three months ended

Positive

Joint Venture FSRUs

June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

variance

Time charter revenues

$

12,139

$

10,752

$

1,387

Total revenues

 

12,139

 

10,752

 

1,387

Vessel operating expenses

 

(2,438)

 

(1,845)

 

(593)

Administrative expenses

 

(222)

 

(388)

 

166

Segment EBITDA

 

9,479

 

8,519

 

960

Depreciation and amortization

 

(2,490)

 

(2,452)

 

(38)

Operating income (loss)

 

6,989

 

6,067

 

922

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

 

2,295

 

(4,649)

 

6,944

Other income (expense), net

 

(2,921)

 

(2,993)

 

72

Income (loss) before tax

 

6,363

 

(1,575)

 

7,938

Income tax expense

 

112

 

 

112

Net income (loss)

$

6,475

$

(1,575)

$

8,050

Total time charter revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2010 were $12.1 million, an increase of $1.3 million compared to $10.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. For the three months ended June 30, 2020, the increase in time charter revenues reflects higher reimbursement of costs incurred for maintenance and projects of the charterer compared with the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Vessel operating expenses were $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, an increase of $0.6 million compared to $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The increase in vessel operating expenses was mainly due to higher maintenance expenses for the Cape Ann for the three months ended June 30, 2020. In addition, there were higher expenses due to the charterer's project in India, which was partially offset by the reversal of accrued indirect taxes due to the charterer’s decision in the second quarter of 2020 not to deploy the Cape Ann in India. The increase in vessel operating expenses for the Cape Ann were partially offset by lower vessel operating expenses for the Neptune. The vessel operating expenses were lower for the three months ended June 30, 2020 in part due to not incurring travel costs associated with crew changes and lower activities as a result of the Coronavirus compared with higher expenses from deployment as an FSRU for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were $0.2 million, a decrease of $0.2 million from $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The lower administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were mainly due the reduced project activities for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared with the corresponding period of 2019.

Segment EBITDA was $9.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared with $8.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

The income tax benefit of $0.1 million related to the India project. The charterer’s decision in the second quarter of 2020 not to deploy the Cape Ann in India resulted in the reversal of income tax expense accrued in the first quarter of 2020.

Other. The following table sets forth details of other results for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Three months ended

Positive

Other

June 30,

(negative)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

variance

Administrative expenses

$

(1,315)

$

(1,451)

$

136

Segment EBITDA

 

(1,315)

 

(1,451)

 

136

Operating income (loss)

 

(1,315)

 

(1,451)

 

136

Other financial income (expense), net

 

(4,410)

 

(4,921)

 

511

Income (loss) before tax

 

(5,725)

 

(6,372)

 

647

Income tax expense

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

(5,725)

$

(6,372)

$

647

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Administrative expenses and Segment EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were $1.3 million, a decrease of $0.2 million from $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Other financial income (expense), net, which is not part of the segment measure of profits, is related to the interest income accrued on the advances to our joint ventures and interest expense related to the $85 million revolving credit facility from Höegh LNG. In addition, other financial income (expense), net also includes interest incurred, commitment fees and amortization of debt issuance costs, related to the $385 million facility entered into and drawn at end of January 31, 2019.

Other financial income (expense), net was an expense of $4.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, a decrease of $0.5 million from $4.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity and Cash Needs

We operate in a capital-intensive industry, and we expect to finance the purchase of additional vessels and other capital expenditures through a combination of cash from operations, the utilization of borrowings from commercial banks and debt and equity financings. Our liquidity requirements relate to paying our unitholder distributions, servicing interest and quarterly repayments on our debt (“debt amortization”), funding working capital, funding on-water surveys or drydocking and maintaining cash reserves against fluctuations in operating cash flows. The liquidity requirements of our joint ventures relate to the servicing of debt, including repayment of shareholder loans, funding working capital, including drydocking and on-water surveys, funding the settlement of the boil-off claim and maintaining cash reserves against fluctuations in operating cash flows.

Our sources of liquidity include cash balances, cash flows from our operations, interest payments from our advances to our joint ventures, our undrawn balance under the $85 million revolving credit facility from Höegh LNG and our undrawn balance under the $63 million revolving credit tranche of our $385 million facility. In addition, liquidity can also be supplemented, from time to time, by net proceeds of the ATM program, depending on the market conditions. Cash and cash equivalents are denominated primarily in U.S. dollars. We do not currently use derivative instruments for other purposes than managing interest rate risks. The advances to our joint ventures (accrued interest from prior periods on repaid shareholder loans) are subordinated to the joint ventures’ long-term bank debt, consisting of the Neptune facility and the Cape Ann facility. Under terms of the shareholder loan agreements, the repayments shall be prioritized over any dividend payment to the owners of the joint ventures. As discussed in note 14 under "Joint ventures boil-off settlement" to the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements, the joint ventures reached final settlement and release agreements for the boil-off claim under the time charters to be paid in instalments during 2020. As a precaution, the joint ventures suspended payments on the shareholder loans as of September 30, 2017 pending the outcome and settlement of the boil-off claim. The suspension of payments on the shareholder loans will be re-evaluated as the claim is settled. The suspension of the payments on the shareholder loans reduces cash flows available to us. Dividend distributions from our joint ventures require a) agreement of the other joint venture owners; b) fulfilment of requirements of the long-term bank loans (refer to note 8 of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements); and c) under Cayman Islands law may be paid out of profits or capital reserves subject to the joint venture being solvent after the distribution. Dividends from Höegh Lampung may only be paid out of profits under Singapore law. Dividends from PT Höegh may only be paid if its retained earnings are positive under Indonesian law and requirements are fulfilled under the Lampung facility. In addition, PT Höegh, as an Indonesian incorporated company, is required to establish a statutory reserve equal to 20% of its paid-up capital. The dividend can only be distributed if PT Höegh’s retained earnings are positive after deducting the statutory reserve. As of June 30, 2020, PT Höegh is in the process of establishing the required statutory reserves and therefore is currently unable to make dividend payments under Indonesia law. Under the Lampung facility, there are limitations on cash dividends and loan distributions that can be made to the Partnership. Subject to meeting a debt service ratio of 1.20 to 1.00, PT Höegh can distribute cash from its cash flow from operations to us as payment of intercompany accrued interest and/or intercompany debt, after quarterly payments of the Lampung facility and fulfilment of the “waterfall” provisions to meet operating requirements as defined by the Lampung facility. Under Cayman Islands law, Höegh FSRU IV and Höegh Colombia Holding may only pay distributions out of profits or capital reserves if the entity is solvent after the distribution. Dividends from Höegh Cyprus may only be distributed out of profits and not from the share capital of the company. Dividends and other distributions from Höegh Cyprus, Höegh Colombia and Höegh FSRU IV may only be distributed if after the dividend payment, the Partnership would remain in compliance with the financial covenants under the $385 million facility. For a description of our credit facilities and revolving credit facilities, please see notes 13 and 15 to the audited consolidated financial statements contained in our 2019 Form 20-F as well as notes 9 and 11 to the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements contained in this Report on Form 6-K.

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As of June 30, 2020, the Partnership has no material commitments for capital expenditures. However, the joint ventures have a liability for a boil-off claim under the time charters totaling $6.5 million as of June 30, 2020. The Partnership’s 50% share of the liability is $3.3 million as of June 30, 2020. In February 2020, each of the joint ventures and the charterer reached a commercial settlement addressing all the past and future claims. The final settlement and release agreements were signed on and had an effective date of April 1, 2020. Among other things, the settlement provides that 1) the boil-off claim, up to the signature date of the settlement agreements, will be settled for an aggregate amount of $23.7 million, paid in instalments during 2020, 2) the costs of the arbitration tribunal will be equally split between the two parties and each party will settle its legal and other costs, 3) the joint ventures have or will implement technical upgrades on the vessels at their own cost to minimize boil-off, and 4) the relevant provisions of the time charters were amended regarding the computation and settlement of prospective boil-off claims.

The first instalment of the settlement of $17.2 million was paid by the joint ventures in April 2020. The Partnership’s 50% share was $8.6 million. The joint ventures expect to pay the remaining instalment with accumulated cash balances on the joint venture’s respective balance sheets as of June 30, 2020 and with cash from operations in 2020. Refer to note 14 in our unaudited condensed interim financial statements.

The Partnership is indemnified by Höegh LNG for its share of the cash impact of the settlement, the arbitration costs and any legal expenses, the technical modifications of the vessels and any prospective boil-off claims or other direct impacts of the settlement agreement. On April 8, 2020, the Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for its share of the joint ventures boil-off settlement payments by a reduction of $8.6 million on its outstanding balance on the $85 million revolving credit facility from Höegh LNG. The remaining amount of the indemnification for the boil-off claim will be settled when the amount is paid to the charterer. Refer to note 14 in our unaudited condensed interim financial statements.

Höegh LNG’s ability to make payments to us under the indemnification for the boil-off settlement, the Subsequent Charter and funding requests under the revolving credit facility may be affected by events beyond the control of Höegh LNG or us, including opportunities to obtain new employment for the Höegh Gallant and prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions. If market or other economic conditions deteriorate, Höegh LNG’s ability to meet its obligations to us may be impaired. If Höegh LNG is unable to meet its obligations to us under the indemnification for the boil-off settlement, the Subsequent Charter or meet funding requests, our financial condition, results of operations and ability to make cash distributions to unitholders could be materially adversely affected.

The recent outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has negatively affected economic conditions in many parts of the world which may impact our operations and the operations of our customers and suppliers. Although our operations have not been materially affected by the Coronavirus outbreak to date, the ultimate length and severity of the Coronavirus outbreak and its potential impact on our operations and financial condition is uncertain at this time. We believe our primary risk and exposure related to uncertainty of cash flows from our long-term time charter contracts is due to the credit risk associated with the individual charterers. Payments are due under time charter contracts regardless of the demand for the charterer’s gas output or the utilization of the FSRU. It is therefore possible that charterers may not make payments for time charter services in times of reduced demand. As of August 20, 2020, we have not experienced any reduced or non-payments for obligations under our time charter contracts. In addition, we have not provided concessions or made changes to the terms of payment for our customers. Furthermore, should there be an outbreak of the Coronavirus on board one of our FSRUs or an inability to replace critical supplies or replacement parts due to disruptions to third-party suppliers, adequate crewing or supplies may not be available to fulfill our obligations under our time charter contracts. This could result in off-hire or warranty payments under performance guarantees which would reduce revenues for the impacted period. To date, we have mitigated the risk of an outbreak of the Coronavirus on board our vessels by extending time between crew rotations on the vessels and developing mitigating actions for crew rotations. As a result, we expect that we will incur somewhat higher crewing expenses to implement the appropriate mitigation actions to minimize risks of outbreaks. To date, we have not had service interruptions on our vessels. Management and administrative staffs have transitioned to working remotely from home to address the specific COVID-19 situation in the applicable geographic location. We have supported staffs by supplying needed internet boosters and office equipment to facilitate an effective work environment. In addition, if financial institutions providing our interest rate swaps or lenders under our revolving credit facility are unable to meet their obligations, we could experience a higher interest expense or be unable to obtain funding. Since implementing our Prior ATM program in January 2018 until January 2020, we have sold preferred units and common units for total net proceeds of $59.5 million which has supplemented our liquidity. In current market conditions with lower unit prices, sales under the new ATM program is a less viable and more expensive option for accessing liquidity. If our charterers or lenders are unable to meet their obligations to us under their respective contracts or if we are unable to fulfill our obligations under time charters, our financial condition, results of operations and ability to make cash distributions to unitholders could be materially adversely affected. We do not have long term debt maturing in the next twelve months. However, the Lampung facility must be refinanced in October 2021. Should we be unable to obtain refinancing for the Lampung facility in 2021, we may not have sufficient funds or other assets to satisfy all our obligations, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

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As of June 30, 2020, the total outstanding principal on our long-term debt was $448.5 million related to the Lampung facility, the $385 million facility, including the associated $63 million revolving credit tranche, and the $85 million revolving credit facility. The book value of our total long-term debt was $440.6 million as of June 30, 2020. On April 8, 2020, our outstanding balance on the $85 million revolving credit facility from Höegh LNG was reduced by $8.6 million for the settlement of our indemnification claim for our 50% share of the joint ventures’ payment of the first instalment under the settlement and release agreement for the boil-off claim. On April 24, 2020, we drew $4.5 million on the $85 million revolving credit facility. On August 7, 2020, we drew $6.6 million on the $85 million revolving credit facility. For a description of our credit facilities and revolving credit facilities, please see notes 13 and 15 to the audited consolidated financial statements contained in our 2019 Form 20-F as well as notes 9 and 11 to the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements contained in this Report on Form 6-K.

We have not made use of derivative instruments for currency risk management purposes. We had interest rate swaps contracts for the Lampung facility ("Lampung interest rate swaps") and the $385 million facility ("$385 million interest rate swaps") as of June 30, 2020. As of June 30, 2020, we had outstanding interest rate swap agreements for a total notional amount of $344.0 million to hedge against the floating interest rate risks of our long-term debt under the Lampung facility and the $385 million facility. For additional information, refer to “Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosure About Market Risk” and note 13 to the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

As of August 20, 2020, we had an undrawn balance of $14.7 million on the $63 million revolving credit tranche of the $385 million facility and an undrawn balance of $73.6 million on the $85 million revolving credit facility from Höegh LNG, respectively.

As of June 30, 2020, we had cash and cash equivalents of $25.6 million. Current restricted cash for operating obligations of the PGN FSRU Lampung was $6.0 million and long-term restricted cash required under the Lampung facility was $12.4 million as of June 30, 2020.

As of June 30, 2020, the Partnership's total current liabilities exceeded total current assets by $15.0 million. This is partly a result of the current portion of long-term debt of $44.7 million being classified as current while restricted cash of $12.4 million associated with the Lampung facility is classified as long-term. The current portion of long-term debt reflects principal payments for the next twelve months which will be funded, for the most part, by future cash flows from operations. The Partnership does not intend to maintain a cash balance to fund the next twelve months' net liabilities. We believe our cash flows from operations, including distributions to us from PT Höegh, Höegh Cyprus, and Höegh FSRU IV as payment of intercompany interest and/or intercompany debt or dividends, will be sufficient to meet our debt amortization and working capital needs and maintain cash reserves against fluctuations in operating cash flows. In addition, we require liquidity to pay distributions to our unitholders. We believe our available undrawn balances on the $85 million revolving credit facility from Höegh LNG and the $63 million revolving credit tranche will provide us with adequate sources of liquidity reserves to supplement funding of our distributions and other general liquidity needs. We believe our current resources, including the undrawn balance on the $85 million revolving credit facility from Höegh LNG and the undrawn balance on the $63 million revolving credit tranche, are sufficient to meet our working capital requirements for our current business for the next twelve months.

On April 7, 2020, the joint ventures paid the charterer a total of $17.2 million as part of the settlement of the boil-off claim. The Partnership’s 50% share was $8.6 million. The remaining amount of the settlement of $6.5 million is due no later than December 15, 2020.

On April 8, 2020, the Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for its share of the joint ventures boil-off settlement payments by a reduction of $8.6 million on its outstanding balance on the $85 million revolving credit facility from Höegh LNG.

On May 15, 2020, the Partnership paid a distribution of $15.0 million, or $0.44 per common unit, with respect to the first quarter of 2020, equivalent to $1.76 per unit on an annualized basis.

On May 15, 2020 the Partnership paid a distribution of $3.7 million, or $0.546875 per Series A preferred unit for the period commencing on February 15, 2020 to May 14, 2020.

On August 14, 2020, the Partnership paid a cash distribution of $15.0 million, or $0.44 per common unit, with respect to the second quarter of 2020, equivalent to $1.76 per unit on an annualized basis.

On August 17, 2020, the Partnership paid a cash distribution of $3.7 million, or $0.546875 per Series A preferred unit, for the period commencing on May 15, 2020 to August 14, 2020.

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For the period from July 1, 2020 to August 20, 2020, no Series A preferred units or common units were sold under our ATM program. We did not issue Series A preferred units or common units under the ATM program in the second quarter of 2020. From the commencement of the Prior ATM program in January 2018 through June 30, 2020, we have sold 2,107,999 Series A preferred units and 306,266 common units and received net proceeds of $53.9 million and $5.6 million, respectively. The compensation paid to the Agent for such sales was $1.0 million.

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our net cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities and our cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash for the periods presented:

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

$

23,325

$

17,706

 

37,336

$

39,581

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

(8)

 

(140)

 

(8)

 

(140)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

(25,380)

 

(23,791)

 

(53,133)

 

(36,868)

Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

(2,063)

 

(6,225)

 

(15,805)

 

2,573

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

102

 

(13)

 

(1)

 

8

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

45,974

 

54,273

 

59,819

 

45,454

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

44,013

$

48,035

 

44,013

$

48,035

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared with the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $37.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, a decrease of $2.3 million compared with $39.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Before changes in working capital, cash provided by operating activities was $45.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, an increase of $5.9 million compared to $39.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increase of $5.9 million was primarily due to maintenance expenses in the Majority held FSRU segment and the capitalized expenditure for drydocking related to the Höegh Gallant for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared with no similar expenditures for corresponding period of 2020. The positive impacts from operations including higher time charter revenues and lower vessel operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 were partly offset by the cash flow impact of a decrease in accrued interest expense.

Changes in working capital decreased net cash provided by operating activities by $7.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, a decrease of $8.2 million from a contribution of $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease from positive to negative contribution in changes in working capital was mainly due to the use of cash for the decreases in the amounts due to owners and affiliates, value added tax and accrued liabilities and other payables.

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $53.1 million compared with $36.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was mainly due to the repayment of long-term debt of $22.3 million which includes repayment of $9.5 million on the Lampung facility and repayment of $12.8 million on the $385 million facility, and our payment of cash distributions to our common unitholders of $30.1 million and our payment of cash distributions to the holders of our Series A preferred units of $7.3 million. This was partially offset by the receipt of $4.5 million under the $85 million revolving credit facility and proceeds of $2.1 million for the issuance of Series A preferred units under our ATM program.

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Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was mainly due to the repayment of long term debt of $320 million which includes repayment of $9.5 million on the Lampung facility, repayment of $6.4 million on the $385 million facility, repayment of $0.9 million on the export credit tranche of the Gallant facility on January 29, 2019, and a settlement of $303.2 million of the remaining outstanding balance on the Gallant/Grace facility on January 31, 2019, our payment of $5.8 million in debt issuance costs under the $385 million facility, our payment of cash distributions to our common and subordinated unitholders of $30.0 million and our payment of cash distributions to the holders of our Series A preferred units of $6.8 million. This was partially offset by receipt of $320.0 million in proceeds under the $385 million facility drawn on January 31, 2019 and by receipt of $3.5 million under the $85 million revolving credit facility and proceeds of $1.0 million and $1.3 million for the issuance of common and Series A preferred units, respectively, under our ATM program.

As a result of the foregoing, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash decreased by $15.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, while cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash increased by $2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared with the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $23.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, an increase of $5.6 million compared with $17.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Before changes in working capital, cash provided by operating activities was $21.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, an increase of $8.2 million compared to $13.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The increase of $8.2 million was primarily due to maintenance expenses in the Majority held FSRU segment and the capitalized expenditure for drydocking related to the Höegh Gallant for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared with no similar expenditures for corresponding period of 2020. These positive impacts from operations including higher time charter revenues and lower vessel operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Changes in working capital increased net cash provided by operating activities by $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, a decrease of $2.5 million from a positive contribution of $4.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease of positive contribution of changes in working capital was mainly due to cash used to fund an increase in prepaid expenses and other receivables and decrease in cash provided by amounts due to owners and affiliates for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $25.4 million compared with $23.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was mainly due to the quarterly repayment of $4.8 million on the Lampung facility, the quarterly repayment of $6.4 million on the $385 million facility, our payment of cash distributions to our common unitholders of $15.0 million and our payment of cash distributions to the holders of our Series A preferred units of $3.7 million. This was partially offset by the receipt of $4.5 million under the $85 million revolving credit facility.

Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2019 was mainly due to the quarterly repayment of $4.8 million on the Lampung facility, the quarterly repayment of $6.4 million on the $385 million facility, our payment of cash distributions to our common and subordinated unitholders of $15.0 million and our payment of cash distributions to the holders of our Series A preferred units of $3.4 million. This was partially offset by receipt of $3.5 million under the $85 million revolving credit facility and proceeds of $1.0 million and $1.3 million for the issuance of common and Series A preferred units, respectively, under our ATM program.

As a result of the foregoing, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash decreased by $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, while cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash decreased by $6.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

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Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to various market risks, including interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, credit risk and concentrations of risk.

Interest Rate Risk

The Partnership is exposed to fluctuations in cash flows from floating interest rate exposure on its long-term debt used principally to finance its vessels. Interest rate swaps are used for the management of the floating interest rate risk exposure. The interest rate swaps have the effect of converting a portion of the outstanding debt from a floating to a fixed rate over the life of the interest rate swaps. Interest rate swaps exchange a receipt of floating interest for a payment of fixed interest which reduce the exposure to interest rate variability on its outstanding floating-rate debt over the life of the interest rate swaps. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, there were interest rate swap agreements related to the Lampung facility ("Lampung interest rate swaps") and the commercial tranche of the $385 million facility floating rate debt ("$385 million interest rate swaps") that are designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes.

As of June 30, 2020, the following interest rate swap agreements were outstanding:

    

    

    

    

    

Fair

    

    

    

    

 

value

Fixed

 

Interest

carrying

interest

 

rate

Notional

amount

rate

 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

index

 

amount

 

liability

 

Term

 

(1)

LIBOR-based debt

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Lampung interest rate swaps (2)

 

LIBOR

$

107,491

 

(7,011)

 

Sep 2026

 

2.800

%

$385 million facility swaps (2)

 

LIBOR

$

59,130

 

(6,369)

 

Jan 2026

 

2.941

%

$385 million facility swaps (2)

 

LIBOR

$

59,130

 

(5,961)

 

Oct 2025

 

2.838

%

$385 million facility swaps (2)

 

LIBOR

$

59,130

 

(5,864)

 

Jan 2026

 

2.735

%

$385 million facility swaps (2)

 

LIBOR

$

59,130

 

(5,655)

 

Jan 2026

 

2.650

%

(1)

Excludes the margins paid on the floating-rate debt.

(2)

All interest rate swaps are U.S. dollar denominated and principal amount reduces quarterly from the effective date of the interest rate swaps.

Foreign Currency Risk

All financing, interest expenses from financing and most of our revenue and expenditures for vessel improvements are denominated in U.S. dollars. Certain operating expenses can be denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, and 2019, no derivative financial instruments have been used to manage foreign exchange risk.

Credit Risk

Credit risk is the exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties related to cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade receivables, net investment in financing lease and interest rate swap agreements. In order to minimize counterparty risk, bank relationships are established with counterparties with acceptable credit ratings at the time of the transactions. Credit risk related to receivables is limited by performing ongoing credit evaluations of the customers’ financial condition. PGN guarantees PGN LNG's obligations under the PGN FSRU Lampung time charter. Höegh LNG provides a guarantee for its subsidiary’s payment obligations under the Subsequent Charter. The other time charters do not have parent company guarantees.

On January 1, 2020, the Partnership adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) revised guidance on Financial Instruments — Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which replaces the incurred loss methodology with a current expected loss (CECL) methodology that requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to estimate credit losses. The new guidance is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade receivables, contract assets and net investment in financing leases and applied with a modified retrospective method. The Partnership recorded a net decrease to retained earnings of $0.16 million as of January 1, 2020 for the cumulative effect of adopting the new standard. The cumulative effect includes allowances for expected credit losses recognized of $0.1 million related to the net investment in financing lease and a $0.06 million related to trade receivables. The Partnership has never incurred actual credit losses related to trade receivables, contract assets or the net investment in financing lease.

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For the six months ended June 30, 2020, there was no change in the allowance for expected credit losses following the cumulative effect of adopting the new standard.

Concentration of Risk

Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade receivables and derivative contracts (interest rate swaps). The maximum exposure to loss due to credit risk is the book value at the balance sheet date. We do not have a policy of requiring collateral or security. Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are placed with qualified financial institutions. Periodic evaluations are performed of the relative credit standing of those financial institutions. In addition, exposure is limited by diversifying among counterparties. There are three charterers so there is a concentration of risk related to trade receivables. While the maximum exposure to loss due to credit risk is the book value of trade receivables at the balance sheet date, should the time charters for the PGN FSRU Lampung, or the Höegh Grace terminate prematurely, Höegh LNG terminate prematurely the Subsequent Charter for the Höegh Gallant, or the option to acquire the PGN FSRU Lampung be exercised, there could be delays in obtaining new time charters and the hire rates could be lower depending upon the prevailing market conditions.

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

Segment EBITDA. EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, depreciation and amortization and taxes. Segment EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, impairment and other financial items. Other financial items consist of gain (loss) on debt extinguishment, gain (loss) on derivative instruments and other items, net (including foreign exchange gains and losses and withholding tax on interest expenses). Segment EBITDA is used as a supplemental financial measure by management and external users of financial statements, such as the Partnership's lenders, to assess its financial and operating performance. The Partnership believes that Segment EBITDA assists its management and investors by increasing the comparability of its performance from period to period and against the performance of other companies in the industry that provide Segment EBITDA information. This increased comparability is achieved by excluding the potentially disparate effects between periods or companies of interest, depreciation and amortization, taxes, and other financial items, which items are affected by various and possibly changing financing methods, capital structure and historical cost basis and which items may significantly affect net income between periods. The Partnership believes that including Segment EBITDA as a financial and operating measure benefits investor in (a) selecting between investing in it and other investment alternatives and (b) monitoring its ongoing financial and operational strength in assessing whether to continue to hold common units or preferred units. Segment EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered an alternative to net income, operating income or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Segment EBITDA excludes some, but not all, items that affect net income, and these measures may vary among other companies. Therefore, Segment EBITDA as presented below may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. The following tables reconcile Segment EBITDA for each of the segments and the Partnership as a whole to net income (loss), the comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, for the periods presented:

    

Six months ended June 30, 2020

 

Joint venture

 

Majority

FSRUs

Total

 

held

(proportional

Segment

Elimin-

Consolidated

 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

ations(1)

    

Reporting

 

Reconciliation to net income (loss)

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net income (loss)

$

40,598

 

(3,572)

 

(11,871)

 

25,155

$

25,155

(3)

Interest income

 

(144)

 

(52)

 

(191)

 

(387)

52

(4)  

(335)

Interest expense

 

3,880

 

5,996

 

8,953

 

18,829

(5,996)

(4)  

12,833

Depreciation and amortization

 

10,516

 

4,984

 

 

15,500

(4,984)

(5)  

10,516

Other financial items (2)

 

1,045

 

9,498

 

89

 

10,632

(9,498)

(6)  

1,134

Income tax (benefit) expense

 

2,381

 

 

 

2,381

 

2,381

Equity in earnings of JVs: Interest (income) expense, net

 

 

 

 

5,944

(4)  

5,944

Equity in earnings of JVs: Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

4,984

(5)  

4,984

Equity in earnings of JVs: Other financial items (2)

 

 

 

 

9,498

(6)  

9,498

Segment EBITDA

$

58,276

 

16,854

 

(3,020)

 

72,110

 

$

72,110

25

    

Six months ended June 30, 2019

 

Joint venture

 

Majority

FSRUs

Total

 

held

(proportional

Segment

Elimin-

Consolidated

 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

ations(1)

    

reporting

 

Reconciliation to net income (loss)

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

Net income (loss)

$

33,104

 

(1,223)

 

(11,590)

 

20,291

$

20,291

(3)

Interest income

 

(252)

 

(236)

 

(244)

 

(732)

 

236

(4)  

(496)

Interest expense

 

5,463

 

6,238

 

8,521

 

20,222

 

(6,238)

(4)  

13,984

Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment

 

(1,030)

 

 

 

(1,030)

 

 

(1,030)

Depreciation and amortization

 

10,912

 

5,005

 

 

15,917

 

(5,005)

(5)  

10,912

Other financial items (2)

 

1,715

 

7,185

 

91

 

8,991

 

(7,185)

(6)  

1,806

Income tax (benefit) expense

 

3,421

 

 

 

3,421

 

 

3,421

Equity in earnings of JVs: Interest (income) expense, net

 

 

 

 

 

6,002

(4)  

6,002

Equity in earnings of JVs: Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

5,005

(5)  

5,005

Equity in earnings of JVs: Other financial items (2)

 

 

 

 

 

7,185

(6)  

7,185

Segment EBITDA

$

53,333

 

16,969

 

(3,222)

 

67,080

 

  

 

$

67,080

    

Three months ended June 30, 2020

 

Joint venture

 

Majority

FSRUs

Total

 

held

(proportional

Segment

Elimin-

Consolidated

 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

ations(1)

    

reporting

 

Reconciliation to net income (loss)

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net income (loss)

$

18,931

 

6,475

 

(5,725)

 

19,681

$

19,681

(3)

Interest income

 

(83)

 

 

(80)

 

(163)

(4)  

(163)

Interest expense

 

1,883

 

2,918

 

4,439

 

9,240

(2,918)

(4)  

6,322

Depreciation and amortization

 

5,234

 

2,490

 

 

7,724

(2,490)

(5)  

5,234

Other financial items (2)

 

436

 

(2,292)

 

51

 

(1,805)

2,292

(6)  

487

Income tax (benefit) expense

 

1,419

 

(112)

 

 

1,307

112

(7)  

1,419

Equity in earnings of JVs: Interest (income) expense, net

 

 

 

 

2,918

(4)  

2,918

Equity in earnings of JVs: Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

2,490

(5)  

2,490

Equity in earnings of JVs: Other financial items (2)

 

 

 

 

(2,292)

(6)  

(2,292)

Equity in earnings of JVs: Income tax (benefit) expense

 

 

 

 

(112)

(7)  

(112)

Segment EBITDA

$

27,820

 

9,479

 

(1,315)

 

35,984

  

 

$

35,984

26

    

Three months ended June 30, 2019

 

Joint venture

 

Majority

FSRUs

Total

 

held

(proportional

Segment

Elimin-

Consolidated

 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

ations (1)

    

reporting

 

Reconciliation to net income (loss)

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net income (loss)

$

14,103

 

(1,575)

 

(6,372)

 

6,156

 

  

$

6,156

(3)

Interest income

 

(181)

 

(108)

 

(116)

 

(405)

 

108

(4)  

(297)

Interest expense

 

2,169

 

3,098

 

4,979

 

10,246

 

(3,098)

(4)  

7,148

Depreciation and amortization

 

5,589

 

2,452

 

 

8,041

 

(2,452)

(5)  

5,589

Other financial items (2)

 

701

 

4,652

 

58

 

5,411

 

(4,652)

(6)  

759

Income tax (benefit) expense

 

1,511

 

 

 

1,511

 

 

1,511

Equity in earnings of JVs: Interest (income) expense, net

 

 

 

 

 

2,990

(4)  

2,990

Equity in earnings of JVs: Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

2,452

(5)  

2,452

Equity in earnings of JVs: Other financial items (2)

 

 

 

 

 

4,652

(6)  

4,652

Segment EBITDA

$

23,892

 

8,519

 

(1,451)

 

30,960

 

  

 

$

30,960

1)Eliminations reverse each of the income statement reconciling line items of the proportional amounts for Joint venture FSRUs that are reflected in the consolidated net income for the Partnership's share of the Joint venture FSRUs net income (loss) on the Equity in earnings (loss) of joint ventures line item in the consolidated income statement. Separate adjustments from the consolidated net income to Segment EBITDA for the Partnership's share of the Joint venture FSRUs are included in the reconciliation lines starting with “Equity in earnings of JVs.

2)Other financial income consists of gains and losses on derivative financial instruments and other items, net including foreign exchange gains or losses and withholding tax on interest expense.

3)There is no adjustment between net income for Total Segment reporting and the Consolidated reporting because the net income under the proportional consolidation and equity method of accounting is the same.

4)Interest income and interest expense for the Joint venture FSRUs is eliminated from the Total Segment reporting to agree to the interest income and interest expense in the Consolidated reporting and reflected as a separate adjustment to the equity accounting on the line Equity in earnings of JVs: Interest (income) expense for the Consolidated reporting.

5)Depreciation and amortization for the Joint venture FSRUs is eliminated from the Total Segment reporting to agree to the depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated reporting and reflected as a separate adjustment to the equity accounting on the line Equity in earnings of JVs: Depreciation and amortization for the Consolidated reporting.

6)Other financial items for the Joint venture FSRUs is eliminated from the Segment reporting to agree to the Other financial items in the Consolidated reporting and reflected as a separate adjustment to the equity accounting on the line Equity in earnings of JVs: Other financial items for the Consolidated reporting.

7)Income tax (benefit) expense for the Joint venture FSRUs is eliminated from the Segment reporting to agree to the Income tax (benefit) expense in the Consolidated reporting and reflected as a separate adjustment to the equity accounting on the line Equity in earnings of JVs: Income tax (benefit) expense for the Consolidated reporting.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains certain forward-looking statements concerning future events and our operations, performance and financial condition. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "project," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," "plan," "intend" or words or phrases of similar meanings. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the Partnership's control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to:

·

the effects of outbreaks of pandemic or contagious diseases, including the length and severity of the recent worldwide outbreak of COVID-19, including its impact on our business liquidity, cash flows and operations as well as operations of our customers, suppliers and leaders;

·

market conditions and trends for floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, including hire rates, vessel valuations, technological advancements, market preferences and factors affecting supply and demand of LNG, LNG carriers, and FSRUs;

·

our distribution policy and ability to make cash distributions on our units or any increases in the quarterly distributions on our common units;

·

restrictions in our debt agreements and pursuant to local laws on our joint ventures' and our subsidiaries' ability to make distributions;

·

our joint ventures ability to settle the boil-off claim;

·

the ability of Höegh LNG to meet its financial obligations to us pursuant to the Subsequent Charter, its guarantee and indemnification obligations, including in relation to the boil-off claim;

·

our ability to compete successfully for future chartering opportunities;

·

demand in the FSRU sector or the LNG shipping sector, including demand for our vessels;

·

our ability to purchase additional vessels from Höegh LNG in the future;

·

our ability to integrate and realize the anticipated benefits from acquisitions;

·

our anticipated growth strategies, including the acquisition of vessels;

·

our anticipated receipt of dividends and repayment of indebtedness from subsidiaries and joint ventures;

·

effects of volatility in global prices for crude oil and natural gas;

·

the effect of the worldwide economic environment;

·

turmoil in the global financial markets;

·

fluctuations in currencies and interest rates;

·

general market conditions, including fluctuations in hire rates and vessel values;

·

changes in our operating expenses, including drydocking, on-water class surveys, insurance costs and bunker costs;

·

our ability to comply with financing agreements and the expected effect of restrictions and covenants in such agreements;

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·

the financial condition, liquidity and creditworthiness of our existing or future customers and their ability to satisfy their obligations under our contracts;

·

our ability to replace existing borrowings, make additional borrowings and to access public equity and debt capital markets;

·

planned capital expenditures and availability of capital resources to fund capital expenditures;

·

the exercise of purchase options by our customers;

·

our ability to perform under our contracts and maintain long-term relationships with our customers;

·

our ability to leverage Höegh LNG’s relationships and reputation in the shipping industry;

·

our continued ability to enter into long-term, fixed-rate charters and the hire rate thereof;

·

the operating performance of our vessels and any related claims by Total S.A. or other customers;

·

our ability to maximize the use of our vessels, including the redeployment or disposition of vessels no longer under long-term charters;

·

our ability to compete successfully for future chartering and newbuilding opportunities;

·

timely acceptance of our vessels by their charterers;

·

termination dates and extensions of charters;

·

the cost of, and our ability to comply with, governmental regulations and maritime self-regulatory organization standards, as well as standard regulations imposed by our charterers applicable to our business;

·

the availability and cost of low sulfur fuel oil compliant with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) sulfur emission limit reductions generally referred to as IMO 2020 that took effect January 1, 2020 and, absent the installation of expensive scrubbers, reduced the maximum allowable sulfur content for fuel oil used in the marine sector, including our vessels, from 3.5% to 0.5%;

·

economic substance laws and regulations adopted or considered by various jurisdictions of formation or incorporation of us and certain of our subsidiaries;

·

availability and cost of skilled labor, vessel crews and management, including possible disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak;

·

the number of offhire days and drydocking requirements, including our ability to complete scheduled drydocking on time and within budget;

·

our general and administrative expenses as a publicly traded limited partnership and our fees and expenses payable under our ship management agreements, the technical information and services agreement and the administrative services agreements;

·

the anticipated taxation of the Partnership, its subsidiaries and affiliates and distributions to its unitholders;

·

estimated future maintenance and replacement capital expenditures;

·

our ability to hire or retain key employees;

·

customers increasing emphasis on environmental and safety concerns;

·

potential liability from any pending or future litigation;

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·

risks inherent in the operation of our vessels including potential disruption due to accidents, political events, piracy or acts by terrorists;

·

future sales of our common units, Series A preferred units and other securities in the public market;

·

our business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations;

·

our ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting and effective disclosure controls and procedures; and

·

other factors listed from time to time in the reports and other documents that we file with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2019 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 6-K.

All forward-looking statements included in this report are made only as of the date of this report. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Partnership to predict all of these factors. Further, the Partnership cannot assess the impact of each such factor on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to be materially different from those contained in any forward-looking statement. The Partnership does not intend to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in its expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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INDEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Page

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019

F-2

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019

F-3

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019

F-4

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and the Year Ended December 31, 2019

F-6

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019

F-7

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

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HÖEGH LNG PARTNERS LP

UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per unit amounts)

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

    

Notes

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

REVENUES

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

  

Time charter revenues

 

3,4

$

34,436

 

$

33,777

 

$

71,122

$

69,852

Other revenue

 

3,4

 

 

 

 

64

Total revenues

 

11

 

34,436

 

33,777

 

71,122

 

69,916

OPERATING EXPENSES

 

  

 

 

 

 

Vessel operating expenses

 

(5,776)

 

(9,064)

 

(11,283)

 

(14,957)

Administrative expenses

 

(2,155)

 

(2,272)

 

(4,583)

 

(4,848)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(5,234)

 

(5,589)

 

(10,516)

 

(10,912)

Total operating expenses

 

11

(13,165)

 

(16,925)

 

(26,382)

 

(30,717)

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

 

3,7

6,475

 

(1,575)

 

(3,572)

 

(1,223)

Operating income (loss)

 

3

 

27,746

 

15,277

 

41,168

 

37,976

FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSE), NET

 

  

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

11

163

 

297

 

335

 

496

Interest expense

 

11,13

(6,322)

 

(7,148)

 

(12,833)

 

(13,984)

Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment

1,030

Other items, net

 

(487)

 

(759)

 

(1,134)

 

(1,806)

Total financial income (expense), net

 

5

 

(6,646)

 

(7,610)

 

(13,632)

 

(14,264)

Income (loss) before tax

 

21,100

 

7,667

 

27,536

 

23,712

Income tax expense

 

6

 

(1,419)

 

(1,511)

 

(2,381)

 

(3,421)

Net income (loss)

 

3

$

19,681

 

$

6,156

 

$

25,155

$

20,291

Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income

 

3,668

 

3,378

 

7,337

 

6,742

Limited partners’ interest in net income (loss)

$

16,013

$

2,778

 

$

17,818

$

13,549

Earnings per unit

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

Common unit public (basic and diluted)

18

$

0.47

$

0.07

$

0.51

$

0.38

Common unit Höegh LNG (basic and diluted)

18

$

0.50

$

0.10

$

0.56

$

0.44

Subordinated unit Höegh LNG (basic and diluted)

18

$

$

0.10

$

$

0.44

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

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HÖEGH LNG PARTNERS LP

UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

Notes

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Net income (loss)

  

$

19,681

 

$

6,156

$

25,155

$

20,291

Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedge

 

13

 

(694)

 

(7,574)

 

(15,814)

 

(12,934)

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

13

 

(53)

 

(54)

 

(129)

 

(117)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

  

 

(747)

 

(7,628)

 

(15,943)

 

(13,051)

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

  

$

18,934

 

$

(1,472)

$

9,212

$

7,240

Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income

 

  

 

3,668

 

3,378

 

7,337

 

6,742

Limited partners’ interest in comprehensive income (loss)

 

  

$

15,266

 

$

(4,850)

$

1,875

$

498

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

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HÖEGH LNG PARTNERS LP

UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED

BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

As of

June 30, 

December 31, 

    

Notes

    

2020

    

2019

ASSETS

 

  

 

  

 

  

Current assets

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

 

12

$

25,623

$

39,126

Restricted cash

 

12

 

6,021

 

8,066

Trade receivables

 

4,12

 

4,266

 

735

Amounts due from affiliates

 

4,11,12

 

5,701

 

4,296

Inventory

 

  

 

 

463

Current portion of net investment in financing lease

 

4

 

4,756

 

4,551

Prepaid expenses and other receivables

 

  

 

3,334

 

2,534

Total current assets

 

  

 

49,701

 

59,771

Long-term assets

 

  

 

 

Restricted cash

 

12

 

12,369

 

12,627

Accumulated earnings of joint ventures

7

405

3,270

Advances to joint ventures

8,12

3,988

3,831

Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation

 

  

 

630,030

 

640,431

Other equipment

 

  

 

105

 

256

Intangibles and goodwill

 

  

 

15,444

 

17,108

Net investment in financing lease

 

4

 

271,827

 

274,353

Long-term deferred tax asset

 

6

 

197

 

217

Other long-term assets

 

  

 

849

 

936

Total long-term assets

 

  

 

935,214

 

953,029

Total assets

 

  

$

984,915

$

1,012,800

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

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HÖEGH LNG PARTNERS LP

UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED

BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

As of

June 30, 

December 31, 

    

Notes

    

2020

    

2019

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

  

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

 

  

Current portion of long-term debt

 

9,12

$

44,660

$

44,660

Trade payables

 

 

394

 

533

Amounts due to owners and affiliates

 

11,12

 

3,627

 

2,513

Value added and withholding tax liability

 

 

1,091

 

1,476

Derivative instruments

 

12,13

 

7,208

 

2,907

Accrued liabilities and other payables

 

10

 

7,756

 

11,164

Total current liabilities

 

 

64,736

 

63,253

Long-term liabilities

 

 

 

Accumulated losses of joint ventures

 

7

 

707

 

Long-term debt

 

9,12

 

391,141

 

412,301

Revolving credit facility due to owners and affiliates

 

11,12

 

4,749

 

8,792

Derivative instruments

 

12,13

 

23,652

 

12,028

Long-term tax liability

6

2,476

2,283

Long-term deferred tax liability

 

6

 

13,298

 

12,549

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

68

 

84

Total long-term liabilities

 

 

436,091

 

448,037

Total liabilities

 

 

500,827

 

511,290

EQUITY

 

  

 

 

8.75% Series A preferred units

 

 

 

6,707,999 and 6,625,590 units issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019

16,17

 

166,607

 

164,482

Common units public

 

 

 

18,028,786 units issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019

16,17

308,509

315,176

Common units Höegh LNG

 

 

 

15,257,498 units issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019

17

42,858

39,795

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(33,886)

 

(17,943)

Total partners’ capital

 

 

484,088

 

501,510

Total equity

 

 

484,088

 

501,510

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

984,915

$

1,012,800

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

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HÖEGH LNG PARTNERS LP

UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

Partners’ Capital

8.75%

Common

Accumulated

Series A

Common

Units

Other

Preferred

Units

Höegh

Subordinated

Comprehensive

Total

    

Units

    

Public

    

LNG

    

Units

    

Income

    

Equity

Consolidated balance as of December 31, 2018

 

$

151,259

 

325,250

 

6,844

 

42,421

 

(5,337)

 

$

520,437

Net income

 

13,850

 

20,186

 

12,973

 

5,732

 

 

 

52,741

Cash distributions to unitholders

 

(13,692)

 

(31,663)

 

(10,051)

 

(18,398)

 

 

 

(73,804)

Refund of indemnification received from Höegh LNG

 

 

 

(9)

 

(55)

 

 

 

(64)

Conversion of subordinated units to common units

 

 

 

29,837

 

(29,837)

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

(12,606)

 

 

(12,606)

Net proceeds from issuance of common units

1,029

1,029

Net proceeds from issuance of Series A preferred units

 

13,065

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,065

Issuance of units for Board of Directors' fees

 

 

194

 

 

 

 

 

194

Other and contributions from owners

 

 

180

 

201

 

137

 

 

 

518

Consolidated balance as of December 31, 2019

 

$

164,482

 

315,176

 

39,795

 

 

(17,943)

 

$

501,510

Net income

7,337

9,218

8,600

25,155

Cash distributions to unitholders

(7,337)

(15,865)

(14,226)

(37,428)

Cumulative change in accounting principle (Note 2)

(84)

(72)

(156)

Other comprehensive income

(15,943)

(15,943)

Net proceeds from issuance of Series A preferred units

2,125

2,125

Contributions from Höegh LNG

8,600

8,600

Other and contributions from owners

64

161

225

Consolidated balance as of June 30, 2020

$

166,607

308,509

42,858

(33,886)

$

484,088

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net income (loss)

$

19,681

 

$

6,156

$

25,155

$

20,291

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

5,234

 

5,589

 

10,516

 

10,912

Equity in losses (earnings) of joint ventures

 

(6,475)

 

1,575

 

3,572

 

1,223

Changes in accrued interest income on advances to joint ventures

 

(79)

 

(73)

 

(157)

 

(143)

Amortization of deferred debt issuance cost and fair value of debt assumed

 

578

 

639

 

1,170

 

1,115

Amortization in revenue for above market contract and extension

 

759

 

905

 

1,664

 

1,800

Expenditure for drydocking

(2,862)

(2,862)

(Gain) loss on debt extinguishment

(1,030)

Changes in accrued interest expense

 

(102)

 

(628)

 

(142)

 

2,178

Receipts from repayment of principal on financing lease

1,125

1,030

2,226

2,038

Unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains)

(41)

52

(68)

50

Gain (loss) on the settlement of the derivatives

(199)

Proceeds from settlement of derivatives

 

 

 

 

1,398

Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative instruments

 

21

 

24

 

112

 

6

Non-cash revenue: tax paid directly by charterer

 

(218)

 

(220)

 

(423)

 

(422)

Non-cash income tax expense: tax paid directly by charterer

 

218

 

220

 

423

 

422

Deferred tax expense and provision for tax uncertainty

 

940

 

910

 

834

 

1,973

Issuance of units for Board of Directors’ fees

 

 

155

 

 

155

Other adjustments

 

120

 

159

 

222

 

264

Changes in working capital:

 

 

 

 

Trade receivables

 

764

 

973

 

(3,683)

 

(3,209)

Inventory

 

463

 

185

 

463

 

185

Prepaid expenses and other receivables

 

(164)

 

1,179

 

(739)

 

(623)

Trade payables

 

(241)

 

(130)

 

(141)

 

(48)

Amounts due to owners and affiliates

 

238

 

1,862

 

(291)

 

3,237

Value added and withholding tax liability

 

148

 

760

 

(859)

 

1,843

Accrued liabilities and other payables

 

356

 

(754)

 

(2,518)

 

(973)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

$

23,325

 

$

17,706

$

37,336

$

39,581

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Expenditure for vessel and other equipment

 

(8)

 

(140)

 

(8)

 

(140)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

$

(8)

 

$

(140)

$

(8)

$

(140)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Proceeds from long-term debt

$

$

$

$

320,000

Proceeds from loans due to owners and affiliates

4,500

 

3,500

 

4,500

3,500

Repayment of long-term debt

 

(11,166)

 

(11,165)

 

(22,330)

 

(320,086)

Payment of debt issuance costs

(5,797)

Net proceeds from issuance of common units

 

 

1,029

 

 

1,029

Net proceeds from issuance of 8.75% Series A preferred units

 

 

1,316

 

2,125

 

1,316

Cash distributions to limited partners and preferred unitholders

 

(18,714)

 

(18,407)

 

(37,428)

 

(36,766)

Repayment of indemnifications received from Höegh LNG

 

 

(64)

 

 

(64)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

(25,380)

 

(23,791)

 

(53,133)

 

(36,868)

Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

(2,063)

 

(6,225)

 

(15,805)

 

2,573

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

102

 

(13)

 

(1)

 

8

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

45,974

 

54,273

 

59,819

 

45,454

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

44,013

 

$

48,035

 

$

44,013

$

48,035

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash; beginning of period:

As of

December 31, 

    

2019

    

2018

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

39,126

$

26,326

Restricted cash - current asset

 

8,066

 

6,003

Restricted cash - non-current asset

 

12,627

 

13,125

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows

 

$

59,819

$

45,454

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash; end of period:

As of

June 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

25,623

$

27,137

Restricted cash - current asset

 

6,021

 

8,011

Restricted cash - non-current asset

 

12,369

 

12,887

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows

 

$

44,013

$

48,035

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

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HÖEGH LNG PARTNERS LP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

l1. Description of business

Höegh LNG Partners LP (the “Partnership”) is a publicly traded Marshall Islands limited partnership initially formed for the purpose of acquiring from Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. (“Höegh LNG”) its interests in Hoegh LNG Lampung Pte. Ltd., PT Hoegh LNG Lampung (the owner of the PGN FSRU Lampung), SRV Joint Gas Ltd. (the owner of the Neptune), and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. (the owner of the Cape Ann) in connection with the Partnership’s initial public offering of its common units (the “IPO”) in August 2014. As of June 30, 2020, the Partnership has a fleet of five floating storage regasification units (“FSRUs”).

The interests in SRV Joint Gas Ltd. and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd., collectively, are referred to as the “joint ventures” and the remaining entities owned by the Partnership, as reflected in the table below are, collectively, referred to as the “subsidiaries” in these consolidated financial statements. The PGN FSRU Lampung, the Höegh Gallant, the Höegh Grace, the Neptune and the Cape Ann are FSRUs and, collectively, referred to in these consolidated financial statements as the vessels or the “FSRUs.” The Tower Yoke Mooring System (the “Mooring”) is an offshore installation that is used to moor the PGN FSRU Lampung to offload the gas into an offshore pipe that transports the gas to a land terminal. PT Hoegh LNG Lampung, Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited, the owner of the Höegh Gallant, Höegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd., the owner of the Höegh Grace, and the two joint ventures, SRV Joint Gas Ltd. and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd., are collectively referred to as the “FSRU-owning entities.”

The Neptune and the Cape Ann operate under long-term time charters with expiration dates in 2029 and 2030, respectively, and, in each case, with an option for the charterer, Global LNG Supply SA, as novated to Total Gas & Power Ltd. in February 2020, both subsidiaries of Total S.A. (“Total”), to extend for up to one additional period of ten years or two additional periods of five years each. The PGN FSRU Lampung operates under a long -term time charter which started in July 2014 with an expiration date in 2034, with an option for the charterer to extend for up to two additional periods of five years each, and uses the Mooring that was constructed, installed and sold to the charterer, PT PGN LNG Indonesia (“PGN LNG”), a subsidiary of PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk (“PGN”), a subsidiary of PT Pertamina, a government-controlled, Indonesian oil and gas producer, natural gas transportation and distribution company. The Höegh Gallant operated under a long-term time charter which started in April 2015 and expired in in April 2020 with Hoegh LNG Egypt LLC (“EgyptCo”), a subsidiary of Höegh LNG. On February 27, 2020, the Partnership exercised its right pursuant to an option agreement to cause Höegh LNG or its subsidiary to charter the Höegh Gallant from the expiration of the EgyptCo charter until July 2025. On April 30, 2020, the Partnership entered a lease and maintenance agreement with another subsidiary of Höegh LNG for the time charter of the Höegh Gallant (the “Subsequent Charter”). The Subsequent Charter commenced on May 1, 2020 and expires July 31, 2025. The Höegh Grace operates under a long-term time charter which started in December 2016 with Sociedad Portuaria El Cayao S.A. E.S.P. ("SPEC"). SPEC is owned 51% by Promigas S.A. ESP, a Colombian company focused on the transportation and distribution of natural gas, and 49% by private equity investors. The non-cancellable charter period of 10 years ends in December 2026. The initial term of the charter is 20 years. However, each party has an unconditional option to cancel the charter after 10 and 15 years without penalty. However, if SPEC waives its right to terminate in year 10 within a certain deadline, the Partnership will not be able to exercise its right to terminate in year 10.

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HÖEGH LNG PARTNERS LP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

The following table lists the entities included in these consolidated financial statements and their purpose as of June 30, 2020.

Jurisdiction of

    

Incorporation

Name

    

or Registration

    

Purpose

Höegh LNG Partners LP

 

Marshall Islands

 

Holding Company

Höegh LNG Partners Operating LLC (100% owned) (3)

 

Marshall Islands

 

Holding Company

Hoegh LNG Services Ltd (100% owned)

 

United Kingdom

 

Administration Services Company

Hoegh LNG Lampung Pte. Ltd. (100% owned)

 

Singapore

 

Owns 49% of PT Hoegh LNG Lampung

PT Hoegh LNG Lampung (49% owned) (1)

 

Indonesia

 

Owns PGN FSRU Lampung

SRV Joint Gas Ltd. (50% owned) (2)

 

Cayman Islands

 

Owns Neptune

SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. (50% owned) (2)

 

Cayman Islands

 

Owns Cape Ann

Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited (100% owned)

 

Cyprus

 

Owns Höegh Gallant

Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited Egypt Branch (100% owned)

 

Egypt

 

Branch of Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited

Höegh LNG Colombia Holding Ltd. (100% owned)

 

Cayman Islands

 

Owns 100% of Höegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd. and Höegh LNG Colombia S.A.S.

Höegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd. (100% owned)

 

Cayman Islands

 

Owns Höegh Grace

Höegh LNG Colombia S.A.S. (100% owned)

 

Colombia

 

Operating Company

(1)PT Hoegh LNG Lampung is a variable interest entity, which is controlled by Hoegh LNG Lampung Pte. Ltd. and is, therefore, 100% consolidated in the consolidated financial statements.
(2)The remaining 50% interest in each joint venture is owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Tokyo LNG Tanker Co.
(3)On January 31, 2019, Höegh LNG FSRU III Ltd. transferred its ownership in Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited to Höegh LNG Partners Operating LLC. Höegh LNG FSRU III Ltd. was formally dissolved on May 4, 2020.

2. Significant accounting policies

Basis of presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information. In the opinion of Management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation, which are of a normal recurring nature, have been included. All inter-company balances and transactions are eliminated. The footnotes are condensed and do not include all the disclosures required for a complete set of financial statements. Therefore, the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, included in the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (the “Annual Report”).

It has been determined that PT Hoegh LNG Lampung, Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited, Höegh LNG Colombia Holding Ltd., SRV Joint Gas Ltd. and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. are variable interest entities. A variable interest entity (“VIE”) is defined by US GAAP as a legal entity where either (a) the voting rights of some investors are not proportional to their rights to receive the expected residual returns of the entity, their obligations to absorb the expected losses of the entity, or both, and substantially all of the entity's activities

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

either involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor that has disproportionately few voting rights, or (b) the equity holders have not provided sufficient equity investment to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, or (c) equity interest holders as a group lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest, including decision making ability and an interest in the entity's residual risks and rewards. The guidance requires a VIE to be consolidated if any of its interest holders are entitled to a majority of the entity's residual returns or are exposed to a majority of its expected losses.

Based upon the criteria set forth in US GAAP, the Partnership has determined that PT Hoegh LNG Lampung is a VIE, as the equity holders, through their equity investments, may not participate fully in the entity's expected residual returns and substantially all of the entity's activities either involve, or are conducted on behalf of, the Partnership. The Partnership is the primary beneficiary, as it has the power to make key operating decisions considered to be most significant to the VIE and receives all the expected benefits or expected losses. Therefore, 100% of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of PT Hoegh LNG Lampung are included in the consolidated financial statements. Dividends may only be paid if the retained earnings are positive and a statutory reserve has been established equal to 20% of its paid-up capital under Indonesian law. As of June 30, 2020, PT Hoegh LNG Lampung is in the process of establishing the required statutory reserves and therefore is currently unable to make dividend payments under Indonesia law. Under the Lampung facility, there are limitations on cash dividends and loan distributions that can be made to the Partnership. Refer to note 9.

The Partnership has also determined that Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited is a VIE, as the equity investment does not provide sufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without intercompany loans. The Partnership is the primary beneficiary, as it has the power to make key operating decisions considered to be most significant to the VIE and receives all the expected benefits or expected losses. Therefore, 100% of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited are included in the consolidated financial statements. Under Cyprus law, dividends may only be distributed out of profits and not from the share capital of the company.

The Partnership has determined that Höegh LNG Colombia Holding Ltd. is a VIE since the entity would not be able to finance its activities without intercompany loans to its subsidiary to finance the Höegh Grace. The Partnership is the primary beneficiary, as it has the power to make key operating decisions considered to be most significant to the VIE and receives the majority of the expected benefits or expected losses. Therefore, 100% of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of Höegh LNG Colombia Holding Ltd., and subsidiaries, are included in the consolidated financial statements. Under Cayman Islands law, dividends may only be paid out of profits or capital reserves if the entity is solvent after the distributions.

Dividends and other distributions from Höegh LNG Cyprus Limited, Hoegh LNG Colombia Ltd. and Höegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd. may only be distributed if after the dividend payment, the Partnership would remain in compliance with the financial covenants under the $385 million facility. Refer to note 9.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

In addition, the Partnership has determined that the two joint ventures, SRV Joint Gas Ltd. and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd., are VIEs since each entity did not have a sufficient equity investment to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support. The entities have been financed with third party debt and subordinated shareholders loans. The Partnership is not the primary beneficiary, as the Partnership cannot make key operating decisions considered to be most significant to the VIEs but has joint control with the other equity holders. Therefore, the joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method of accounting as the Partnership has significant influence. The Partnership's carrying value is recorded in advances to joint ventures and accumulated earnings (losses) of joint ventures in the consolidated balance sheets. For SRV Joint Gas Ltd., the Partnership had a receivable for the advances of $3.2 million and $3.0 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The Partnership’s accumulated earnings, or its share of net assets, was $0.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The Partnership's carrying value for SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. consists of a receivable for the advances of $0.8 million, as of both June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The Partnership’s accumulated losses, or its share of net liabilities of $0.7 million as of June 30, 2020 and the Partnership’s accumulated earnings, or its share of net assets, was $0.7 million as of December 31, 2019. The major reason that the Partnership has historically had accumulated losses in the joint ventures, or net liabilities, is due to the fair value adjustments for the interest rate swaps recorded as liabilities on the combined balance sheets of SRV Joint Gas Ltd. and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. and eliminations for consolidation to the balance sheet. The maximum exposure to loss is the carrying value of the receivables, which is subordinated to the joint ventures’ long-term bank debt, the investments in the joint ventures (accumulated earnings or losses), as the shares are pledged as security for the joint ventures’ long-term bank debt, and Höegh LNG’s commitment under long-term bank loan agreements to fund its share of drydocking costs and remarketing efforts in the event of an early termination of the charters. If the charters terminate for any reason that does not result in a termination fee, the joint ventures’ long-term bank debt would be subject to mandatory repayment. Dividend distributions require a) agreement of the other joint venture owners; b) fulfilment of requirements of the long-term bank loans; c) and under Cayman Islands law may be paid out of profits or capital reserves subject to the joint venture being solvent after the distribution. Refer to notes 7 and 8 for additional discussion on dividend distributions.

Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies used in the preparation of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those applied in the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 included in the Partnership’s Annual Report, except as described below.

Changes to the accounting policies as a result of adopting revised guidance for expected credit losses is as follows:

Allowance for expected credit losses: Trade receivables, contact assets and the net investment in a financing lease is initially recorded including the current expected credit loss of the asset over the life of the contract. The allowance for expected credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost of the asset to present the net amount expected to be collected. Each period the allowance for expected credit losses is adjusted through earnings to reflect the revised expected credit losses over the remaining lives of the assets. Receivable amounts are written off against the allowance when the asset is confirmed uncollectible. Expected credit losses are estimated using historical credit loss experience, relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of economic conditions impacting the collectability of the assets.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

On January 1, 2020, the Partnership adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board's ("FASB") revised guidance on Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which replaces the incurred loss methodology with a current expected loss (CECL) methodology that requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to estimate credit losses. The new guidance is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade receivables, contract assets and net investment in financing leases and applied with a modified retrospective method. The Partnership recorded a net decrease to retained earnings of $0.16 million as of January 1, 2020 for the cumulative effect of adopting the new standard. The cumulative effect includes allowances for expected credit losses recognized of $0.1 million related to the net investment in financing lease and a $0.06 million related to trade receivables. Refer to note 4.

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, there was no change in the allowance for expected credit losses following the cumulative effect of adopting the new standard.

On January 1, 2020, the Partnership adopted FASB's revised guidance for Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the test for Goodwill Impairment, which simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairments by eliminating step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The adoption of the standard did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

In December 2019, FASB issued revised guidance for Income Taxes - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The revised guidance eliminates certain exceptions to the guidance related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. The Partnership is evaluating the impact of this revised guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Partnership expects to implement the revised guidance on January 1, 2021.

In March 2020, FASB issued final guidance for Reference Rate Reform to provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the guidance in US GAAP on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens related to the expected market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. For all types of hedging relationships, the guidance allows an entity to change the reference rate and other critical terms related to reference rate reform without having to dedesignate the relationship. The guidance is effective upon issuance through December 31, 2022. The Partnership is evaluating the impact of this revised guidance on its consolidated financial statements for the expected transitions from LIBOR to alternative reference rates.

Other recently issued accounting pronouncements are not expected to materially impact the Partnership.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3. Segment information

There are two operating segments. The segment profit measure is Segment EBITDA, which is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and other financial items (gain (loss) on debt extinguishment, gain (loss) on derivative instruments and other items, net). Segment EBITDA is reconciled to operating income and net income in the segment presentation below. The two segments are “Majority held FSRUs” and “Joint venture FSRUs.” In addition, unallocated corporate costs, interest income from advances to joint ventures and interest expense related to the outstanding balances on the $85 million revolving credit facility and the $385 million facility is included in “Other.”

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, Majority held FSRUs includes the financing lease related to the PGN FSRU Lampung and the operating leases related to the Höegh Gallant and the Höegh Grace.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, Joint venture FSRUs include two 50% owned FSRUs, the Neptune and the Cape Ann, that operate under long term time charters with one charterer.

The accounting policies applied to the segments are the same as those applied in the consolidated financial statements, except that i) Joint venture FSRUs are presented under the proportional consolidation method for the segment note and under equity accounting for the consolidated financial statements and ii) internal interest income and interest expense between the Partnership's subsidiaries that eliminate in consolidation are not included in the segment columns for the other financial income (expense), net line. Under the proportional consolidation method, 50% of the Joint venture FSRUs’ revenues, expenses and assets are reflected in the segment note. Management monitors the results of operations of joint ventures under the proportional consolidation method and not the equity method of accounting.

In time charters, the charterer, not the Partnership, controls the choice of locations or routes the FSRUs serve. Accordingly, the presentation of information by geographical region is not meaningful. The following tables include the results for the segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Three months ended June 30, 2020

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations

    

Reporting

Time charter revenues

$

34,436

 

12,139

 

 

46,575

 

(12,139)

(1)  

$

34,436

Total revenues

 

34,436

 

12,139

 

 

46,575

 

34,436

Operating expenses

 

(6,616)

 

(2,660)

 

(1,315)

 

(10,591)

 

2,660

(1)

(7,931)

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

6,475

(1)

6,475

Segment EBITDA

 

27,820

 

9,479

 

(1,315)

 

35,984

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(5,234)

 

(2,490)

 

 

(7,724)

 

2,490

(1)

(5,234)

Operating income (loss)

 

22,586

 

6,989

 

(1,315)

 

28,260

 

27,746

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

 

 

2,295

 

 

2,295

 

(2,295)

(1)

Other financial income (expense), net

 

(2,236)

 

(2,921)

 

(4,410)

 

(9,567)

 

2,921

(1)

(6,646)

Income (loss) before tax

 

20,350

 

6,363

 

(5,725)

 

20,988

 

21,100

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

(1,419)

 

112

 

 

(1,307)

 

(112)

(1,419)

Net income (loss)

$

18,931

 

6,475

 

(5,725)

 

19,681

 

$

19,681

Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income

 

 

 

 

 

3,668

(2)

 

3,668

Limited partners’ interest in net income (loss)

$

18,931

 

6,475

 

(5,725)

 

19,681

 

(3,668)

(2)

$

16,013

(1)Eliminations reverse each of the income statement line items of the proportional amounts for Joint venture FSRUs and record the Partnership's share of the Joint venture FSRUs net income (loss) to Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures.
(2)Allocates the preferred unitholders’ interest in net income to the preferred unitholders.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

Three months ended June 30, 2019

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

Reporting

    

Eliminations

    

reporting

Time charter revenues

$

33,777

 

10,752

 

 

44,529

 

(10,752)

(1)  

$

33,777

Total revenues

 

33,777

 

10,752

 

 

44,529

 

  

 

33,777

Operating expenses

 

(9,885)

 

(2,233)

 

(1,451)

 

(13,569)

 

2,233

(1)  

 

(11,336)

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

(1,575)

(1)  

 

(1,575)

Segment EBITDA

 

23,892

 

8,519

 

(1,451)

 

30,960

 

  

  

 

  

Depreciation and amortization

 

(5,589)

 

(2,452)

 

 

(8,041)

 

2,452

(1)  

 

(5,589)

Operating income (loss)

 

18,303

 

6,067

 

(1,451)

 

22,919

 

  

  

 

15,277

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

 

 

(4,649)

 

 

(4,649)

 

4,649

(1)  

 

Other financial income (expense), net

 

(2,689)

 

(2,993)

 

(4,921)

 

(10,603)

 

2,993

(1)  

 

(7,610)

Income (loss) before tax

 

15,614

 

(1,575)

 

(6,372)

 

7,667

 

  

 

7,667

Income tax expense

 

(1,511)

 

 

 

(1,511)

 

  

 

(1,511)

Net income (loss)

$

14,103

 

(1,575)

 

(6,372)

 

6,156

 

  

$

6,156

Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income

 

 

 

 

 

3,378

(2)

 

3,378

Limited partners' interest in net income (loss)

$

14,103

 

(1,575)

 

(6,372)

 

6,156

 

(3,378)

(2)

$

2,778

(1)

Eliminations reverse each of the income statement line items of the proportional amounts for Joint venture FSRUs and record the Partnership's share of the Joint venture FSRUs net income (loss) to Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures.

(2)

Allocates the preferred unitholders' interest in net income to the preferred unitholders.

    

Six months ended June 30, 2020

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations

    

Reporting

Time charter revenues

$

71,122

 

22,666

 

 

93,788

 

(22,666)

(1)  

$

71,122

Total revenues

 

71,122

 

22,666

 

 

93,788

 

  

 

71,122

Operating expenses

 

(12,846)

 

(5,812)

 

(3,020)

 

(21,678)

 

5,812

(1)

 

(15,866)

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

(3,572)

(1)

 

(3,572)

Segment EBITDA

 

58,276

 

16,854

 

(3,020)

 

72,110

 

  

  

 

  

Depreciation and amortization

 

(10,516)

 

(4,984)

 

 

(15,500)

 

4,984

(1)

 

(10,516)

Operating income (loss)

 

47,760

 

11,870

 

(3,020)

 

56,610

 

  

 

41,168

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

 

 

(9,490)

 

 

(9,490)

 

9,490

(1)

 

Other financial income (expense), net

 

(4,781)

 

(5,952)

 

(8,851)

 

(19,584)

 

5,952

(1)

 

(13,632)

Income (loss) before tax

 

42,979

 

(3,572)

 

(11,871)

 

27,536

 

  

 

27,536

Income tax expense

 

(2,381)

 

 

 

(2,381)

 

 

(2,381)

Net income (loss)

$

40,598

 

(3,572)

 

(11,871)

 

25,155

 

$

25,155

Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income

 

 

 

 

 

7,337

(2)

 

7,337

Limited partners' interest in net income (loss)

$

40,598

 

(3,572)

 

(11,871)

 

25,155

 

(7,337)

(2)

$

17,818

(1)Eliminations reverse each of the income statement line items of the proportional amounts for Joint venture FSRUs and record the Partnership's share of the Joint venture FSRUs net income (loss) to Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures.
(2)Allocates the preferred unitholders’ interest in net income to the preferred unitholders.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

As of June 30, 2020

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

Reporting

    

Eliminations

    

Reporting

Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation

$

630,030

247,201

 

 

877,231

 

(247,201)

(1)  

$

630,030

Net investment in financing lease

 

276,583

 

 

276,583

 

 

276,583

Goodwill

 

251

 

 

251

 

 

251

Advances to joint ventures

 

 

3,988

 

3,988

 

 

3,988

Total assets

 

979,367

272,396

 

5,548

 

1,257,311

 

(272,396)

(1)

 

984,915

Accumulated earnings of joint ventures

25

25

380

(1)

405

Accumulated losses of joint ventures

 

 

25

 

25

 

(732)

(1)

 

(707)

Expenditures for vessels & equipment

 

8

68

 

 

76

 

(68)

(2)

 

8

Expenditures for drydocking

 

2

 

 

2

 

(2)

(2)

 

Principal repayment financing lease

 

2,226

 

 

 

2,226

 

 

2,226

Amortization of above market & contract extension

$

1,664

 

 

 

1,664

 

$

1,664

(1)

Eliminates the proportional share of the Joint venture FSRUs' Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation, and Total assets and reflects the Partnership's share of net assets (assets less liabilities) of the Joint venture FSRUs as Accumulated earnings (losses) of joint ventures.

(2)

Eliminates the Joint venture FSRUs' Expenditures for vessels & equipment and drydocking to reflect the consolidated expenditures of the Partnership.

Six months ended June 30, 2019

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations

    

reporting

Time charter revenues

$

69,852

 

21,081

 

 

90,933

 

(21,081)

(1)

$

69,852

Other revenue

 

64

(3)

 

 

64

 

(1)

 

64

Total revenues

 

69,916

 

21,081

 

 

90,997

 

 

69,916

Operating expenses

 

(16,583)

 

(4,112)

 

(3,222)

 

(23,917)

 

4,112

(1)

 

(19,805)

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

(1,223)

(1)  

 

(1,223)

Segment EBITDA

 

53,333

 

16,969

 

(3,222)

 

67,080

 

  

  

 

  

Depreciation and amortization

 

(10,912)

 

(5,005)

 

 

(15,917)

 

5,005

(1)  

 

(10,912)

Operating income (loss)

 

42,421

 

11,964

 

(3,222)

 

51,163

 

 

37,976

Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment

1,030

1,030

(1)

1,030

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

 

 

(7,190)

 

 

(7,190)

 

7,190

(1)

 

Other financial income (expense), net

 

(6,926)

 

(5,997)

 

(8,368)

 

(21,291)

 

5,997

(1)

 

(15,294)

Income (loss) before tax

 

36,525

 

(1,223)

 

(11,590)

 

23,712

 

 

23,712

Income tax expense

 

(3,421)

 

 

 

(3,421)

 

 

(3,421)

Net income (loss)

$

33,104

 

(1,223)

 

(11,590)

 

20,291

 

$

20,291

Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income

 

 

 

 

 

6,742

(2)

 

6,742

Limited partners’ interest in net income (loss)

$

33,104

 

(1,223)

 

(11,590)

 

20,291

 

(6,742)

(2)

$

13,549

(1)Eliminations reverse each of the income statement line items of the proportional amounts for Joint venture FSRUs and record the Partnership's share of the Joint venture FSRUs net income (loss) to Equity in earnings (loss) of joint ventures.
(2)Allocates the preferred unitholders' interest in net income to the preferred unitholders.
(3)Other revenue consists of insurance proceeds received for claims related to repairs under the Mooring warranty. The Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for the cost of the repairs related to the Mooring, subject to repayment to the extent recovered from insurance proceeds. The amount was refunded to Höegh LNG during the second quarter of 2019. Refer to notes 4, 11 and 14.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

As of December 31, 2019

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations

    

Reporting

Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation

$

640,431

 

252,789

 

 

893,220

 

(252,789)

(1)  

$

640,431

Net investment in financing lease

 

278,904

 

 

 

278,904

 

 

278,904

Goodwill

 

251

 

 

 

251

 

 

251

Advances to joint ventures

 

 

 

3,831

 

3,831

 

 

3,831

Total assets

 

996,201

 

284,174

 

16,599

 

1,296,974

 

(284,174)

(1)

 

1,012,800

Accumulated earnings of joint ventures

 

 

 

50

 

50

 

3,220

(1)

 

3,270

Expenditures for vessels & equipment

 

211

 

195

 

 

406

 

(195)

(2)

 

211

Expenditures for drydocking

 

3,107

 

913

 

 

4,020

 

(913)

(2)

 

3,107

Impairment/retirement of equipment

(75)

(75)

75

(2)

Principal repayment financing lease

 

4,168

 

 

 

4,168

 

 

4,168

Amortization of above market contract

$

3,631

 

 

 

3,631

 

$

3,631

(1)Eliminates the proportional share of the Joint venture FSRUs’ Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation, and Total assets and reflects the Partnership’s share of net assets (assets less liabilities) of the Joint venture FSRUs as Accumulated earnings of joint ventures.
(2)Eliminates (a) the Joint venture FSRUs’ Expenditures for vessels & equipment and drydocking to reflect the consolidated expenditures of the Partnership and (b) impairment/retirement of equipment to reflect the Partnership's consolidated assets.

4. Time charter revenues and related contract balances

The Partnership presents its revenue by segment, disaggregated by revenue recognized in accordance with accounting standards on leasing and on revenue from contracts with customers for time charter services. In addition, material elements where the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows differ from the monthly invoicing under time charter contracts are separately presented. Revenue recognized for the Majority held FSRUs includes the amortization of above market contract intangibles. Revenue recognized for Joint venture FSRUs includes the amortization of deferred revenues related to the charterer's reimbursements for certain vessel modifications and drydocking costs. As a result, the timing of cash flows differs from monthly time charter invoicing. The Partnership believes the nature of its time charter contracts are the same, regardless of whether the contracts are accounted for as financing leases or operating leases for accounting purposes. As such, the Partnership did not apply the practical expedient in the lease guidance to combine lease and services components for operating leases because this would result in inconsistent disclosure for the time charter contracts.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

The following tables summarize the disaggregated revenue of the Partnership by segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Three months ended June 30, 2020

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations (1)

    

reporting

Lease revenues, excluding amortization (2)

$

21,935

6,405

 

28,340

 

(6,405)

$

21,935

Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization

 

13,260

5,054

 

18,314

 

(5,054)

 

13,260

Amortization of above market & contract extension intangibles

 

(759)

 

(759)

 

 

(759)

Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock

 

680

 

680

 

(680)

 

Total revenues (4)

$

34,436

12,139

 

46,575

 

(12,139)

$

34,436

Three months ended June 30, 2019

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations (1)

    

reporting

Lease revenues, excluding amortization (2)

$

21,239

 

6,405

 

 

27,644

 

(6,405)

$

21,239

Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization

 

13,433

 

3,713

 

 

17,156

 

(3,713)

 

13,443

Amortization of above market contract intangibles

 

(905)

 

 

 

(905)

 

 

(905)

Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock

 

 

634

 

 

634

 

(634)

 

Total revenues (4)

$

33,777

 

10,752

 

 

44,529

 

(10,752)

$

33,777

Six months ended June 30, 2020

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations (1)

    

reporting

Lease revenues, excluding amortization (2)

$

44,393

 

12,810

 

 

57,203

 

(12,810)

$

44,393

Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization

 

28,393

 

8,507

 

 

36,900

 

(8,507)

 

28,393

Amortization of above market & contract extension intangibles

 

(1,664)

 

 

 

(1,664)

 

 

(1,664)

Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock

 

 

1,349

 

 

1,349

 

(1,349)

 

Total revenues (4)

$

71,122

 

22,666

 

 

93,788

 

(22,666)

$

71,122

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

Six months ended June 30, 2019

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations (1)

    

Reporting

Lease revenues, excluding amortization (2)

$

43,614

 

12,739

 

 

56,353

 

(12,739)

$

43,614

Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization

 

28,038

 

6,990

 

 

35,028

 

(6,990)

 

28,038

Amortization of above market contract intangibles

 

(1,800)

 

 

 

(1,800)

 

 

(1,800)

Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock

 

 

1,352

 

 

1,352

 

(1,352)

 

Other revenue (3)

 

64

 

 

 

64

 

 

64

Total revenues (4)

$

69,916

 

21,081

 

 

90,997

 

(21,081)

$

69,916

(1)Eliminations reverse the proportional amounts of revenue for Joint venture FSRUs to reflect the consolidated revenues included in the consolidated income statement. The Partnership's share of the Joint venture FSRUs revenues is included in Equity in earnings (loss) of joint ventures on the consolidated income statement.
(2)The financing lease revenues comprise about one-fourth of the total lease revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.
(3)Other revenue consists of insurance proceeds received for claims related to repairs under the Mooring warranty. The Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for the cost of the repairs related to the Mooring, subject to repayment to the extent recovered from insurance proceeds. Refer to notes 11 and 14.
(4)Payments made by the charterer directly to the tax authorities on behalf of the subsidiaries for advance collection of income taxes or final income tax is recorded as a component of total revenues and is disclosed separately in the consolidated statement of cash flows.

The Partnership’s risk and exposure related to uncertainty of revenues or cash flows related to its long-term time charter contracts primarily relate to the credit risk associated with the individual charterers. Payments are due under time charter contracts regardless of the demand for the charterers’ gas output or the utilization of the FSRU.

The consolidated trade receivables, contract assets, contract liabilities and refund liabilities included in the tables below, exclude the balances for the Joint venture FSRUs. The Partnership’s share of net assets in the Joint venture FSRUs is recorded in the consolidated balance sheet using the equity method on the line accumulated losses in joint ventures.

The following table summarizes the allocation of consolidated receivables between lease and service components:

As of

June 30, 

December 31,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Trade receivable for lease

$

5,233

$

2,898

Trade receivable for time charter services

 

4,794

 

2,133

Allowance for expected credit losses

(60)

Total trade receivable and amounts due from affiliates

$

9,967

$

5,031

Refer to note 2 for information related to the allowance for expected credit losses recorded on January 1, 2020. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, there was no change in the allowance for expected credit losses following the cumulative effect of adopting the new standard. There were no impairment losses for trade receivables for lease or time charter services or contract assets for the year ended December 31, 2019.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

The following tables summarize the consolidated contract assets, contract liabilities and refund liabilities to customers for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and for the year ended December 31, 2019:

Services related

Contract

Refund liability

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

asset

    

to charters

Balance January 1, 2020

 

$

279

$

(125)

Additions

 

 

 

(718)

Reduction for receivables recorded

 

 

(18)

 

Reduction for revenue recognized from previous years

 

 

 

48

Repayments of refund liabilities to charterer

 

 

 

17

Balance June 30, 2020

 

$

261

$

(778)

Services related

Contract

Refund liability

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

Asset

    

to charters

Balance as of January 1, 2019

 

$

$

(1,834)

Additions

 

 

279

 

(65)

Reduction for receivables recorded

 

 

 

89

Reduction for revenue recognized from previous years

497

Repayments of refund liabilities to charterer

 

 

 

1,188

Balance as of December 31, 2019

 

$

279

$

(125)

Contract assets are reported in the consolidated balance sheet as a component of prepaid expenses and other receivables. Refund liabilities are reported in the consolidated balance sheet as a component of accrued liabilities and other payables.

The service-related contract asset reflected in the balance sheet relates to accrued revenue for reimbursable costs from charterers.

Refund liabilities to charterers include invoiced revenue to be refunded to charterers for estimated reimbursable costs that exceeded the actual cost incurred and for non-compliance with performance warranties in the time charter contracts that result in reduction of hire, liquidated damages or other performance related payments.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the major changes in the refund liability to charterers related to the settlement of a 2018 performance claim of $1,101 and the recognition of $497 of revenue related to conclusion of an audit by a charterer related to 2018 reimbursable expenses.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

Net investment in financing lease:

The lease element of time charter hire for the financing lease is recognized over the lease term using the effective interest rate method and is included in time charter revenues. The financing lease is reflected on the consolidated balance sheets as net investment in financing lease, a receivable, as follows:

As of

June 30,

December 31,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Minimum lease payments

$

589,074

$

589,074

Unguaranteed residual value

 

146,000

 

146,000

Unearned income

 

(440,345)

 

(440,345)

Initial direct cost, net

 

3,095

 

3,095

Net investment in financing lease

 

297,824

 

297,824

Principal repayment and amortization

 

(21,145)

 

(18,920)

Allowance for credit loss

(96)

Net investment in financing lease at period end

 

276,583

 

278,904

Less: Current portion

 

(4,756)

 

(4,551)

Long term net investment in financing lease

$

271,827

$

274,353

Net investment in financing lease consists of:

 

 

Financing lease receivable

$

235,906

$

240,000

Unguaranteed residual value

 

40,677

 

38,904

Net investment in financing lease at period end

$

276,583

$

278,904

Refer to note 2 for information related to the allowance for expected credit losses recorded on January 1, 2020. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, there was no change in the allowance for expected credit losses following the cumulative effect of adopting the new standard. There were no impairment losses for financing lease receivable for the year ended December 31, 2019. The Partnership monitors quarterly actual credit losses, forecasts of LNG demand and changes in charterer or guarantor specific publicly available financial and credit information in developing expected credit losses. The Partnership has never incurred actual credit losses related to the net investment in financing lease. The Partnership measures the allowance for credit losses for the net investment in financing lease using the probability of default and loss given default method.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

5. Financial income (expense), net

The components of financial income (expense), net are as follows:

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Interest income

$

163

 

$

297

 

$

335

$

496

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(5,710)

 

(6,361)

 

(11,594)

 

(12,609)

Commitment fees

 

(34)

 

(148)

 

(69)

 

(260)

Amortization of debt issuance cost and fair value of debt assumed

 

(578)

 

(639)

 

(1,170)

 

(1,115)

Total interest expense

 

(6,322)

 

(7,148)

 

(12,833)

 

(13,984)

Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment

 

 

 

 

1,030

Other items, net:

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

 

166

 

(36)

 

214

 

(55)

Bank charges, fees and other

 

(41)

 

(85)

 

(127)

 

(138)

Withholding tax on interest expense and other

 

(612)

 

(638)

 

(1,221)

 

(1,613)

Total other items, net

 

(487)

 

(759)

 

(1,134)

 

(1,806)

Total financial income (expense), net

$

(6,646)

 

$

(7,610)

 

$

(13,632)

$

(14,264)

Interest income related to cash balances and interest accrued on the advances to the joint ventures for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. As of January 1, 2019, interest expense includes reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income and other gains or losses from derivatives due to the adoption of the revised guidance for derivatives and hedging. Refer to note 13 for additional information on the types of gains and losses on derivatives included in interest expense. Interest expense also includes interest related to the revolving credit facility from Höegh LNG, the Lampung facility and the $385 million facility. The gain on debt extinguishment relates to the refinancing of the Gallant/Grace facility in January 2019 with the $385 million facility. When the entities owning the Höegh Gallant and the Höegh Grace were acquired, a premium on the debt under the Gallant/Grace facility was recognized. The unamortized balance was recorded as a gain when the debt was extinguished on January 31, 2019.

6. Income tax

The Partnership is not subject to Marshall Islands corporate income taxes. The Partnership is subject to tax for earnings of its subsidiaries incorporated in Singapore, Indonesia, Cyprus and for certain Colombian source income. The income tax expense recorded in the consolidated income statements was $1,419 and $1,511 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $2,381 and $3,421 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The main reason for the decrease for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was the reduction of the tax rate in Indonesia which was enacted on March 31, 2020. The tax rate decreased from 25% for 2019 to 22% for 2020 and 2021 with further reductions to occur thereafter. The effect of changes in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized at the date of enactment. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the income tax expense principally related to subsidiaries in Indonesia, Singapore and Colombia. The Singapore subsidiary’s taxable income mainly arises from internal interest income. The charterer in Colombia pays certain taxes directly to the Colombian tax authorities on behalf of the Partnership’s subsidiaries that own and operate the Höegh Grace. The tax payments are a mechanism for advance collection of part of the income taxes for the Colombian subsidiary and a final income tax on Colombian source income for the non-Colombian subsidiary. The Partnership concluded these third-party payments to the tax authorities represent income taxes that must be accounted for under the guidance for income taxes. The amount of non-cash income tax expense was $218 and $220 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The amount of non-cash income tax expense was $423 and $422 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

Benefits of uncertain tax positions are recognized when it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position taken in a tax return will be sustained upon examination based on the technical merits of the position. For the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, there were increases in uncertain tax positions of $96 and $101, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, there were increases in uncertain tax positions of $193 and $211, respectively. As of June 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, the unrecognized tax benefits were $2,476 and $2,283, respectively.

7. Investments in joint ventures

As of

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Accumulated earnings of joint ventures

$

405

$

3,270

Accumulated losses of joint ventures

$

(707)

$

The Partnership has a 50% interest in each of SRV Joint Gas Ltd. (owner of the Neptune) and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. (owner of the Cape Ann). The following table presents the summarized financial information for 100% of the combined joint ventures on an aggregated basis.

    

Three months ended

    

Six months ended

 

June 30,

June 30,

 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

 

Time charter revenues

$

24,278

$

21,504

$

45,331

$

42,162

Operating expenses

 

(5,319)

 

(4,467)

 

(11,623)

 

(8,226)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(5,133)

 

(5,058)

 

(10,275)

 

(10,317)

Operating income

 

13,826

 

11,979

 

23,433

 

23,619

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments

 

4,589

 

(9,297)

 

(18,979)

 

(14,379)

Other financial expense, net

 

(5,842)

 

(5,985)

 

(11,905)

 

(11,994)

Income (loss) before tax

 

12,573

 

(3,303)

 

(7,451)

 

(2,754)

Income tax expense

 

223

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

12,796

$

(3,303)

$

(7,451)

$

(2,754)

Share of joint ventures owned

 

50

%  

 

50

%  

 

50

%  

 

50

%

Share of joint ventures net income (loss) before eliminations

 

6,398

 

(1,652)

 

(3,726)

 

(1,377)

Eliminations

 

77

 

77

 

154

 

154

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

$

6,475

$

(1,575)

$

(3,572)

$

(1,223)

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(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

    

As of

June 30,

December 31,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Cash and cash equivalents

$

14,763

$

17,897

Restricted cash

 

8,681

 

9,250

Other current assets

 

1,033

 

973

Total current assets

 

24,477

 

28,120

Restricted cash

 

25,913

 

34,650

Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation

 

509,576

 

521,060

Total long-term assets

 

535,489

 

555,710

Current portion of long-term debt

 

29,186

 

28,297

Amounts and loans due to owners and affiliates

 

886

 

629

Derivative instruments

 

15,011

 

13,089

Refund liabilities (1)

 

7,643

 

26,691

Other current liabilities

 

9,445

 

10,327

Total current liabilities

 

62,171

 

79,033

Long-term debt

 

360,434

 

375,091

Loans due to owners and affiliates

 

7,976

 

7,663

Derivative instruments

 

76,127

 

59,070

Other long-term liabilities

 

38,689

 

40,952

Total long-term liabilities

 

483,226

 

482,776

Net assets (liabilities)

$

14,569

$

22,021

Share of joint ventures owned

 

50

%  

 

50

%

Share of joint ventures net assets (liabilities) before eliminations

 

7,285

 

11,011

Eliminations

 

(7,587)

 

(7,741)

Accumulated earnings (losses) of joint ventures

$

(302)

$

3,270

(1)Refund liabilities include the liability for the boil-off claim (refer to note 14) and other refundable amounts due to the charterer.

8. Advances to joint ventures

As of

    

June 30, 

    

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

2020

2019

Current portion of advances to joint ventures

$

$

Long-term advances to joint ventures

 

3,988

 

3,831

Advances/shareholder loans to joint ventures

$

3,988

$

3,831

The Partnership had advances of $3.2 million and $3.0 million due from SRV Joint Gas Ltd. as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Partnership had advances of $0.8 million due from SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The joint ventures repaid the original principal of all shareholder loans during 2016. As of June 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, the outstanding balances are accrued interest on the shareholder loans.

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(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

As of September 30, 2017, the joint ventures suspended payments on the shareholder loans pending the outcome of the boil-off claim. As of April 1, 2020, the joint ventures reached an agreement on the boil-off claim requiring settlement during 2020. The suspension of payments on the shareholder loans will be re-evaluated as the claim is settled. Accordingly, the outstanding balance on the shareholder loans is classified as long-term as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Refer to note 14 under “Joint ventures claims and accruals.” The advances, which are composed of accrued interest on the original principal, can be repaid based on available cash after servicing of long-term bank debt. There are no financial covenants in the joint ventures’ bank debt facilities, but certain other covenants and restrictions apply. Certain conditions apply to making distributions for the shareholder loans or dividends, including meeting a 1.20 historical and projected debt service coverage ratio. As of June 30, 2020, both the 1.20 historical and projected debt service coverage ratios were met by SRV Joint Gas Ltd. and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd.

9. Long-term debt

As of

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Lampung facility:

 

  

 

  

Export credit tranche

$

86,767

$

94,210

FSRU tranche

 

20,724

 

22,812

$385 million facility:

 

 

Commercial tranche

 

240,170

 

249,635

Export credit tranche

 

47,833

 

51,167

Revolving credit facility

48,300

48,300

Outstanding principal

 

443,794

 

466,124

Lampung facility unamortized debt issuance cost

 

(3,633)

 

(4,309)

$385 million facility unamortized debt issuance cost

(4,360)

(4,854)

Total debt

 

435,801

 

456,961

Less: Current portion of long-term debt

 

(44,660)

 

(44,660)

Long-term debt

$

391,141

$

412,301

Lampung facility

PT Hoegh LNG Lampung is the Borrower and Höegh LNG is the guarantor for the Lampung facility.

The primary financial covenants under the Lampung facility are as follows: 

Borrower must maintain a minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.10 to 1.00 for the preceding nine-month period tested on each quarterly repayment date; 
Guarantor’s book equity must be greater than the higher of (i) $200 million and (ii) 25% of total assets; and 
Guarantor’s free liquid assets (cash and cash equivalents or available draws on credit facilities) must be greater than $20 million.

As of June 30, 2020, the borrower and the guarantor were in compliance with the financial covenants under the Lampung facility.

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(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

The Lampung facility requires cash reserves that are held for specifically designated uses, including working capital, operations and maintenance and debt service reserves. Distributions are subject to “waterfall” provisions that allocate revenues to specified priorities of use (such as operating expenses, scheduled debt service, targeted debt service reserves and any other reserves) with the remaining cash being distributable only on certain dates and subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, including meeting a 1.20 historical debt service coverage ratio, no default or event of default then continuing or resulting from such distribution and the guarantor not being in breach of the financial covenants applicable to it. The Lampung facility limits, among other things, the ability of the Borrower to change its business, sell or grant liens on its property including the PGN FSRU Lampung, incur additional indebtedness or guarantee other indebtedness, make investments or acquisitions, enter into intercompany transactions and make distributions.

$385 million facility

Höegh LNG Partners LP is the borrower (the “Borrower”) for the senior secured term loan and revolving credit facility (the “$385 million facility”). Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited, which owns the Höegh Gallant, and Höegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd., the owner of the Höegh Grace (collectively, the "Vessel Owners"), Höegh LNG Colombia S.A.S., and Höegh LNG Egypt LLC, a subsidiary of Höegh LNG, are guarantors for the facility (collectively, the "guarantors").

The primary financial covenants under the $385 million facility are as follows:

The Partnership must maintain 
oConsolidated book equity (excluding hedge reserves and mark to market value of derivatives) equal to the greater of 
25% of total assets, and 
$150 million
oConsolidated working capital (current assets, excluding intercompany receivables and marked-to-market value of any financial derivative, less current liabilities, excluding intercompany payables, marked-to-market value of any financial derivative and the current portion of long-term debt) shall at all times be greater than zero 
oMinimum liquidity (cash and cash equivalents and available draws under a bank credit facility for a term of more than 12 months) equal to the greater of
$15 million, and
$2.5 million multiplied by the number of vessels owned or leased by the Partnership (prorate for partial ownership), subject to a cap of $20 million 
The Vessel Owners must maintain a ratio of combined EBITDA to debt service (principal repayments, guarantee commission, commitment fees and interest expense) for the preceding twelve months of a minimum of 115%

In addition, a security maintenance ratio based on the aggregate market value of the Höegh Gallant, the Höegh Grace and any additional security must be at least 125% of the aggregate outstanding loan balance.

As of June 30, 2020, the borrower and the Vessel Owners were in compliance with the financial covenants.

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(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

Under the $385 million facility, cash accounts are freely available for the use of the Borrower and the guarantors, unless there is an event of default. Cash can be distributed as dividends or to service loans of owners and affiliates provided that after the distribution the Borrower and the guarantors would remain in compliance with the financial covenants. The $385 million facility limits, among other things, the ability of the Borrower and the guarantors to change their business, grant liens on the Höegh Gallant or the Höegh Grace, incur additional indebtedness that is not at pari passu with the $385 million facility, enter into intercompany debt that is not subordinated to the $385 million facility and for the Vessel Owners to make investments or acquisitions.

10. Accrued liabilities and payables

As of

June 30, 

December 31,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Accrued administrative and operating expenses

$

3,143

 

$

3,314

Accrued interest

 

2,651

 

2,850

Refund liabilities

 

778

 

125

Accrued property tax

 

489

 

3,033

Current tax payable

 

418

 

818

Lease liability

45

75

Other accruals and payables

 

232

 

949

Total accrued liabilities and other payables

$

7,756

 

$

11,164

11. Related party transactions

Income (expenses) from related parties

As described in Related party agreements below, subsidiaries of Höegh LNG have provided the administrative services to the Partnership and ship management and/or technical support services for the PGN FSRU Lampung, the Höegh Gallant and the Höegh Grace as well as leasing the Höegh Gallant.

Related party amounts included in the consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 or in the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows:

Three months ended

Six months ended

Statement of income:

June 30, 

June 30, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Revenues

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

Time charter revenue Höegh Gallant (1)

$

11,112

$

10,131

 

$

23,415

$

22,310

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

Vessel operating expenses (2)

 

(5,192)

 

(5,417)

 

(9,531)

 

(10,706)

Hours, travel expense and overhead (3) and Board of Directors’ fees (4)

 

(982)

 

(773)

 

(2,129)

 

(2,131)

Financial (income) expense

Interest income from joint ventures (5)

 

79

 

73

 

157

 

143

Interest expense to Höegh LNG (6)

 

(57)

 

(686)

 

(196)

 

(1,354)

Total

$

4,960

$

3,328

 

$

11,716

$

8,262

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(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

As of

Balance sheet

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Equity

 

  

 

  

Contributions from Höegh LNG (7)

$

8,600

$

Repayment of indemnification received from Höegh LNG (8)

 

 

(64)

Issuance of units for Board of Directors’ fees (4)

 

 

194

Other and contribution from owner (9)

 

225

 

485

Total

$

8,825

$

615

1)Time charter revenue Höegh Gallant: Subsidiaries of Höegh LNG have leased the Höegh Gallant.
2)Vessel operating expenses: Subsidiaries of Höegh LNG provide ship management of vessels, including crews and the provision of all other services and supplies.
3)Hours, travel expenses and overhead: Subsidiaries of Höegh LNG provide management, accounting, bookkeeping and administrative support under administrative service agreements. These services are charged based upon the actual hours incurred for each individual as registered in the time-write system based on a rate which includes a provision for overhead and any associated travel expenses.
4)Board of Directors’ fees: Part of the board compensation is awarded as common units of the Partnership. Effective June 4, 2019 a total of 11,180 common units were awarded to non-employee directors under the Höegh LNG Partners LP Long Term Incentive Plan as compensation of $194 for part of the directors' fees. The awards were recorded as administrative expense and as an issuance of common units. Common units are recorded when issued.
5)Interest income from joint ventures: The Partnership and its joint venture partners have provided subordinated financing to the joint ventures as shareholder loans. Interest income for the Partnership’s shareholder loans to the joint ventures is recorded as interest income.
6)Interest expense to Höegh LNG and affiliates: Höegh LNG and its affiliates provided an $85 million revolving credit facility for general partnership purposes. The Partnership incurred interest expense on the drawn balance.
7)Non-cash contribution from Höegh LNG: As described under "Indemnifications" below, on April 8, 2020, the Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for its share of the joint ventures boil-off settlement payments by a reduction of $8.6 million on its outstanding balance on the $85 million revolving credit facility from Höegh LNG. This non-cash settlement from Höegh LNG was recorded as an increase in equity.
8)Cash contribution from/distribution to Höegh LNG: As described under “Indemnifications” below, Höegh LNG made indemnification payments to the Partnership or received refunds of indemnification from the Partnership which were recorded as contributions or distributions to equity.
9)Other and contribution from owner: Höegh LNG granted share-based incentives to certain key employees whose services benefit the Partnership. Related expenses are recorded as administrative expenses and as a contribution from owner since the Partnership is not invoiced for this employee benefit. Effective March 26, 2020, March 21, 2019 and September 14, 2018, the Partnership granted or extended the terms for 8,100, 10,917 and 28,018 phantom units , respectively, to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Partnership. Related expenses are recorded over the vesting period as an administrative expense and as an increase in equity. On August 6, 2020, the Partnership announced that the Partnership's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer resigned which will result in 15,378 of the phantom units not vesting. The remaining unvested phantom units will be 9,723 which will vest in 2020 and 2021.

Dividends to Höegh LNG: The Partnership has declared and paid quarterly distributions totaling $14.2 million to Höegh LNG for each of the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

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(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

Receivables and payables from related parties

Amounts due from affiliates

As of

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Amounts due from affiliates

$

5,701

$

4,296

The amount due from affiliates relates to a receivable for time charter hire from subsidiaries of Höegh LNG for the Höegh Gallant and prefunding for intercompany services. The time charter hire is due 18 days from the receipt of the invoice. Time charter hire is invoiced at the end of the month in arrears.

Amounts due to owners and affiliates

As of

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Amounts due to owners and affiliates

$

3,627

$

2,513

As of June 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, amounts due to owners and affiliates principally relate to trade payables for services provided by subsidiaries of Höegh LNG.

Revolving credit facility due to owners and affiliates

As of

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Revolving credit facility

$

4,749

$

8,792

In August 2014, upon the closing of the IPO, the Partnership entered into an $85 million revolving credit facility with Höegh LNG, to be used to fund acquisitions and working capital requirements of the Partnership. The credit facility is unsecured and was repayable on January 1, 2020. On May 28, 2019, the repayment date on the $85 million revolving credit facility was extended to January 1, 2023 and the terms amended for the interest rate to be LIBOR plus a margin of 1.4% in 2019, 3.0% in 2020 and 4.0% thereafter. On April 8, 2020, the Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for its share of the joint ventures boil-off settlement payments by a reduction of $8.6 million on its outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility. On April 24, 2020, the Partnership drew $4.5 million on the revolving credit facility.

Related party agreements

In connection with the IPO the Partnership entered into several agreements including:

(i)An $85 million revolving credit facility with Höegh LNG, which was undrawn at the closing of the IPO;
(ii)An omnibus agreement with Höegh LNG, the general partner, and Höegh LNG Partners Operating LLC (the “operating company”) governing, among other things:
a.To what extent the Partnership and Höegh LNG may compete with each other;

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(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

b.The Partnership’s rights of first offer on certain FSRUs and LNG carriers operating under charters of five or more years; and
c.Höegh LNG’s provision of certain indemnities to the Partnership.
(iii)An administrative services agreement with Hoegh LNG Services Ltd., UK (“Höegh UK”), pursuant to which Höegh UK provided certain administrative services to the Partnership. This agreement expired during 2019; and
(iv)Höegh UK entered into administrative services agreements with Höegh LNG AS (“Höegh Norway”) and Leif Höegh (U.K.) Limited, pursuant to which Höegh Norway and Leif Höegh (U.K.) Limited provided Höegh UK certain administrative services. Additionally, the operating company entered into an administrative services agreement with Leif Höegh (U.K.) Limited to allow Leif Höegh (U.K.) Limited to provide services directly to the operating company. Each of these agreements expired , or were terminated by mutual agreement, during 2019.

Existing agreements remained in place following the IPO for provision of certain services to the Partnership's vessel owning joint ventures or entity, of which the material agreements are as follows:

The joint ventures are parties to ship management agreements with Höegh LNG Fleet Management AS (“Höegh LNG Management”) pursuant to which Höegh LNG Management provides the joint ventures with technical and maritime management and crewing of the Neptune and the Cape Ann, and Höegh Norway is a party to a sub-technical support agreement with Höegh LNG Management pursuant to which Höegh LNG Management provides technical support services with respect to the PGN FSRU Lampung; and
The joint ventures are parties to commercial and administration management agreements with Höegh Norway, and PT Hoegh LNG Lampung is a party to a technical information and services agreement with Höegh Norway.

Subsequent to the IPO, the Partnership has acquired vessel owning entities. Existing agreements remained in place following the acquisition for the time charter of the Höegh Gallant and receipt of certain services, of which the material agreements are as follows:

Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited acting through its Egyptian Branch had a Lease and Maintenance Agreement (the “time charter”) with EgyptCo for the lease and maintenance of the Höegh Gallant and the provision of crew and certain ship management services for a combined daily hire rate. The time charter started in April 2015 and expired in April 2020;
Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited is party to a ship management agreement with Höegh LNG Management pursuant to which Höegh LNG Management provides the technical management of the Höegh Gallant, and Hoegh LNG Maritime Management Pte. Ltd. (“Höegh Maritime Management”) is a party to a secondment agreement, as amended, with Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited pursuant to which Höegh Maritime Management provides qualified crew for the Höegh Gallant; and
Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited is party to a management agreement with Höegh Norway, pursuant to which Höegh Norway provides administrative, commercial and technical management services, each as instructed from time to time by Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited.

Existing agreements remained in place for the time charter of the Höegh Grace following the acquisition and receipt of certain services, of which the material agreements are as follows:

a ship management agreement with Höegh LNG Management pursuant to which Höegh LNG Management provides technical and maritime management services;
a manning agreement with Höegh Fleet Services Philippines Inc. to recruit and engage crew for the vessel;
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(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
a technical services agreement with Höegh Norway to provide technical services for the vessel;
a management consulting agreement with Höegh Norway to provide support related to certain management activities;
a crew recruitment consulting services agreement with Höegh Maritime Management to provide professional consulting services in connection with recruitment of crew and other employees;
an agreement for provision of professional payment services with Höegh Maritime Management to provide services in connection with the payment of monthly salaries to the crew and employees working on the vessel; and
a spare parts procurement and insurance services agreement with Höegh LNG Management to arrange for the supply of spare parts and the insurance coverage for the vessel.

In December 2019, the Partnership and the operating company entered an administrative services agreement with Höegh Norway, pursuant to which Höegh Norway provides certain administrative services to the Partnership.

On April 30, 2020, the Partnership entered a Lease and Maintenance Agreement with a subsidiary of Höegh LNG for the time charter of the Höegh Gallant and the provision of crew and certain ship management services for use as either an FSRU or an LNG carrier for a combined daily hire rate. The terms of the agreement were approved by the Partnership's board of directors and the conflicts committee. The Subsequent Charter commenced on May 1, 2020 and expires July 31, 2025.

Indemnifications

Environmental indemnifications:

Under the omnibus agreement, Höegh LNG agreed to indemnify the Partnership until August 12, 2019 against certain environmental and toxic tort liabilities with respect to the assets contributed or sold to the Partnership to the extent arising prior to the time they were contributed or sold to the Partnership. No indemnification claims were filed for environmental liabilities under the agreement prior to its expiration.

Other indemnifications:

Pursuant to a letter agreement dated August 12, 2015, Höegh LNG confirmed that the indemnification provisions of the omnibus agreement include indemnification for all non-budgeted, non-creditable Indonesian value added taxes and non-budgeted Indonesian withholding taxes, including any related impact on cash flow from PT Hoegh LNG Lampung and interest and penalties associated with any non-timely Indonesian tax filings related to the ownership or operation of the PGN FSRU Lampung and the Mooring whether incurred (i) prior to the closing date of the IPO, (ii) after the closing date of the IPO to the extent such taxes, interest, penalties or related impact on cash flows relate to periods of ownership or operation of the PGN FSRU Lampung and the Mooring and are not subject to prior indemnification payments or deemed reimbursable by the charterer under its audit of the taxes related to the PGN FSRU Lampung time charter for periods up to and including June 30, 2015, or (iii) after June 30, 2015 to the extent withholding taxes exceed the minimum amount of withholding tax due under Indonesian tax regulations due to lack of documentation or untimely withholding tax filings.

No indemnification claims were filed or received for the three or six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

In the first quarter of 2019, insurance proceeds of approximately $0.06 million were received related to repairs under the warranty for the Mooring. The Partnership had been indemnified by Höegh LNG for all warranty provisions at the time the costs were incurred, and the Partnership refunded the amount recovered by insurance to Höegh LNG in the second quarter of 2019. Refer to note 14.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

Under the contribution, purchase and sale agreement entered into with respect to the purchase of the Höegh Gallant entities, Höegh LNG will indemnify the Partnership for:

1.losses from breach of warranty;
2.losses related to certain environmental and tax liabilities attributable to the operation of the Höegh Gallant prior to the closing date;
3.all capital gains tax or other export duty incurred in connection with the transfer of the Höegh Gallant outside of Höegh LNG Cyprus Limited’s permanent establishment in a Public Free Zone in Egypt;
4.any recurring non-budgeted costs owed to Höegh LNG Management with respect to payroll taxes;
5.any non-budgeted losses suffered or incurred in connection with the commencement of services under the time charter with EgyptCo or EgyptCo’s time charter with EGAS; and
6.liabilities under the Gallant/Grace facility not attributable to the Höegh Gallant.

No indemnification claims were filed or received for the three or six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Under the contribution, purchase and sale agreements entered into with respect to the acquisitions of the 51% and 49% ownership interests in the Höegh Grace entities, Höegh LNG will indemnify the Partnership for:

1.losses from breach of warranty;
2.losses related to certain environmental liabilities, damages or repair costs and tax liabilities attributable to the operation of the Höegh Grace prior to the closing date;
3.any recurring non-budgeted costs owed to tax authorities with respect to payroll taxes, taxes related to social security payments, corporate income taxes (including income tax for equality and surcharge on income tax for equality), withholding tax, port associations, local Cartagena tax, and financial transaction tax, including any penalties associated with taxes to the extent not reimbursed by the charterer; and
4.any non-budgeted losses suffered or incurred in connection with commencement of services under the Höegh Grace charter with SPEC.

No indemnification claims were filed or received for the three or six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

On September 27, 2017, the Partnership entered into an indemnification agreement with Höegh LNG with respect to the boil-off claims under the Neptune and Cape Ann time charters, pursuant to which Höegh LNG will, among other things, indemnify the Partnership for its share of any losses and expenses related to or arising from the failure of either Neptune or Cape Ann to meet the performance standards related to the daily boil-off of LNG under their respective time charters (including any cash impact that may result from any settlement with respect to such claims, including any reduction in the hire rate under either time charter). On April 8, 2020, the Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for its share of the joint ventures boil-off settlement payments by a reduction of $8.6 million on its outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility due to owners and affiliates. This non-cash settlement from Höegh LNG was recorded as an increase in equity. No indemnification claims were made or received by the Partnership for the three or six months June 30, 2019. Refer to note 14.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

12. Financial Instruments

Fair value measurements

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash – The fair value of the cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash approximates its carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets.

Amounts due from (to) owners and affiliates – The fair value of the non-interest-bearing receivables or payables approximates their carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets since the receivables or payables are to be settled consistent with trade receivables and payables.

Derivative instruments – The fair values of the interest rate swaps are estimated based on the present value of cash flows over the term of the instruments based on the relevant LIBOR interest rate curves, adjusted for the subsidiary’s credit worthiness and the credit worthiness of the counterparty to the derivative.

Advances (shareholder loans) to joint ventures – The fair values of the fixed rate subordinated shareholder loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities and the current credit worthiness of the joint ventures.

Lampung and $385 million facilities – The fair values of the variable rate debt are estimated based on the present value of cash flows over the term of the instruments based on the estimated currently available margins and LIBOR interest rates as of the balance sheet date for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities and the current credit worthiness of the Partnership.

Revolving credit due to owners and affiliates – The fair value of the variable rate debt is estimated based on the present value of cash flows over the term of the instruments based on the estimated currently available margins and LIBOR interest rates as of the balance sheet date for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities and the current credit worthiness of the Partnership.

The fair value estimates are categorized by a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value as follows:

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2: Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

The following table includes the estimated fair value and carrying value of those assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis, as well as the estimated fair value of the financial instruments that are not accounted for at a fair value on a recurring basis. Trade payables and receivables for which the estimated fair values are equivalent to carrying values are not specified below.

As of

As of

June 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

amount

value

amount

Value

Asset

Asset

Asset

Asset

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

Level

    

(Liability)

    

(Liability)

    

(Liability)

    

(Liability)

Recurring:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

 

1

$

25,623

 

25,623

 

39,126

$

39,126

Restricted cash

 

1

 

18,390

 

18,390

 

20,693

 

20,693

Derivative instruments

 

2

 

(30,860)

 

(30,860)

 

(14,935)

 

(14,935)

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts due from affiliate

 

2

 

5,701

 

5,701

 

4,296

 

4,296

Advances (shareholder loans) to joint ventures

 

2

 

3,988

 

4,121

 

3,831

 

4,029

Current amounts due to owners and affiliates

 

2

 

(3,627)

 

(3,627)

 

(2,513)

 

(2,513)

Lampung facility

 

2

 

(103,858)

 

(109,270)

 

(112,713)

 

(119,598)

$385 million facility

2

(331,943)

(340,686)

(344,248)

(352,219)

Revolving credit facility due to owners & affiliates

 

2

$

(4,749)

 

(4,735)

 

(8,792)

$

(8,717)

13. Risk management, derivative instruments and concentrations of risk

Derivative instruments can be used in accordance with the overall risk management policy.

Interest rate risk, derivative instruments and cash flow hedges

Cash flow hedging strategy

The Partnership is exposed to fluctuations in cash flows from floating interest rate exposure on its long-term debt used principally to finance its vessels. Interest rate swaps are used for the management of the floating interest rate risk exposure. The interest rate swaps have the effect of converting a portion of the outstanding debt from a floating to a fixed rate over the life of the interest rate swaps. Interest rate swaps exchange a receipt of floating interest for a payment of fixed interest which reduces the exposure to interest rate variability on the Partnership's outstanding floating-rate debt over the life of the interest rate swaps. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, there were interest rate swap agreements related to the Lampung facility ("Lampung interest rate swaps") and the commercial tranche of the $385 million facility ("$385 million interest rate swaps") floating rate debt that are designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

As of June 30, 2020, the following interest rate swap agreements were outstanding:

Fair

 

value

Interest

carrying

Fixed

Rate 

Notional

amount

Interest

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

Index

    

amount

    

liability

    

Term

    

Rate(1)

LIBOR-based debt

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

Lampung interest rate swaps (2)

 

LIBOR

$

107,491

 

(7,011)

 

Sep 2026

 

2.800

%

$385 million facility swaps (2)

LIBOR

$

59,130

(6,369)

Jan 2026

2.941

%

$385 million facility swaps (2)

LIBOR

$

59,130

(5,961)

Oct 2025

2.838

%

$385 million facility swaps (2)

 

LIBOR

$

59,130

 

(5,864)

 

Jan 2026

 

2.735

%

$385 million facility swaps (2)

 

LIBOR

$

59,130

 

(5,655)

 

Jan 2026

 

2.650

%

1)Excludes the margins paid on the floating-rate debt.
2)All interest rate swaps are U.S. dollar denominated and principal amount reduces quarterly from the effective date of the interest rate swaps.

The Borrower under the Lampung facility entered five forward starting swap agreements with identical terms for a total notional amount of $237.1 million with an effective date of March 17, 2014. The swaps amortize over 12 years to match the outstanding balance of the Lampung facility and exchange 3-month USD LIBOR variable interest payments for fixed rate payments at 2.8%. The interest rate swaps were designated for accounting purposes as cash flow hedges of the variable interest payments on the Lampung facility. As of December 29, 2014, a prepayment of $7.9 million on the Lampung facility occurred which resulted in an amendment of the original interest rate swaps and the hedge was de-designated for accounting purposes. The other terms of the amended interest rate swaps did not change but the nominal amount of the interest rate swaps was reduced to match the outstanding debt. The amended interest rate swaps were re-designated as a cash flow hedge for accounting purposes.

As of December 31, 2018, the Partnership had entered into forward starting interest rate swaps with a nominal amount of $130.0 million to hedge part of the interest rate risk on the floating element of the interest rate for the commercial tranches of the $385 million facility. The Partnership makes fixed payments of 2.941% and 2.838%, based on a nominal amount of $65.0 million for each, in exchange for floating payments. The interest rate swaps were designated for accounting purposes as cash flow hedges of the variable interest payments for $130.0 million of the commercial tranches of the $385 million facility which was expected to be drawn and was drawn on January 31, 2019. In February 2019, the Partnership entered into interest rate swaps related to the $385 million facility with a nominal amount of $127.7 million for which the Partnership makes fixed payments of 2.735% and 2.650% based on nominal amount of $63.8 million for each. The interest rate swaps were designated for accounting purposes as cash flow hedges of the variable interest payments for $127.7 million of the commercial tranches of the $385 million facility. The swaps amortize over approximately 7 years to match the outstanding balances of the commercial tranches of the $385 million facility until the maturity dates. The export credit tranches have a fixed interest rate and, therefore, no variability in cash flows as a result of changes in interest rates.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

The following table presents the location and fair value amounts of derivative instruments, segregated by type of contract, on the consolidated balance sheets. All derivatives are designated as cash flow hedging instruments.

Fair value of derivative instruments

Current

Long-term 

Current

Long-term

assets:

assets:

liabilities:

liabilities:

Derivative

Derivative

derivative

derivative

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

instruments

    

Instruments

    

instruments

    

instruments

As of June 30, 2020

  

  

 

  

 

  

Interest rate swaps

$

$

$

(7,208)

$

(23,652)

As of December, 2019

 

 

  

 

 

Interest rate swaps

$

$

$

(2,907)

$

(12,028)

The following effects of cash flow hedges relating to interest rate swaps are included in interest expense and income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income which are the same lines as the earnings effects of the hedged item for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Effect of cash flow hedge accounting on the consolidated statement of income

    

Three months ended

    

Six months ended

June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020

Income

Interest

tax

Interest

Income tax

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

expense

    

benefit

    

expense

    

benefit

Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps in cash flow hedging relationships:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income included in hedge effectiveness

$

(1,022)

$

$

(1,810)

$

Amortization of amount excluded from hedge effectiveness

 

235

 

 

400

 

Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach

 

(256)

 

53

 

(512)

 

129

Total gains (losses) on derivative instruments

$

(1,043)

$

53

$

(1,922)

$

129

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30, 2019

June 30, 2019

Interest

Income tax

Interest

Income tax

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

expense

    

benefit

    

expense

    

benefit

Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps in cash flow hedging relationships:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income included in hedge effectiveness

$

(113)

$

$

(112)

$

Amortization of amount excluded from hedge effectiveness

 

224

 

 

468

 

Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach

 

(248)

 

54

 

(475)

 

117

Settlement of cash flow hedge

 

 

 

199

 

Total gains (losses) on derivative instruments

$

(137)

$

54

$

80

$

117

The settlement of cash flow hedge related to the interest rate swaps for Gallant/Grace facility. The Gallant/Grace interest rate swaps were terminated when the facility was extinguished on January 31, 2019. Due to the termination, the counterparties of the Gallant/Grace interest rate swaps paid settlement amounts resulting in a gain on the settlement of the cash flow hedge.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

The effect of cash flow hedges relating to interest rate swaps and the related tax effects on other comprehensive income, changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and on earnings is as follows as of and for the period ended June 30, 2020.

Effect of cash flow hedge accounting on accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) and earnings

    

Cash Flow Hedge

Accumulated other comprehensive 

income

Earnings

Before tax 

Tax 

gains 

benefit 

Net of 

Interest

Tax 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

(losses)

    

(expense)

    

tax

    

 expense

    

benefit

Balance as of December 31, 2019

$

(18,119)

 

176

$

(17,943)

 

  

 

  

Effective portion of unrealized loss on cash flow hedge

 

(18,136)

 

 

(18,136)

 

  

 

  

Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income included in hedge effectiveness

 

1,810

 

 

1,810

 

(1,810)

 

Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach

 

512

 

(129)

 

383

 

(512)

 

129

Other comprehensive income for period

 

(15,814)

 

(129)

 

(15,943)

 

  

 

  

Balance as of June 30, 2020

$

(33,933)

 

47

$

(33,886)

 

  

 

  

Gain (loss) reclassified to earnings

 

  

$

(2,322)

$

129

The effect of cash flow hedges relating to interest rate swaps and the related tax effects on other comprehensive income, changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and on earnings is as follows as of and for the period ended June 30, 2019.

Effect of cash flow hedge accounting on accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) and earnings

Cash Flow Hedge

Accumulated other comprehensive

income

Earnings

Before tax

Tax

gains

benefit

Net of

Interest

Tax

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

(losses)

    

(expense)

    

tax

    

expense

    

benefit

Balance as of December 31, 2018

$

(5,902)

565

$

(5,337)

  

  

Initial value of interest rate swap to be recognized in earnings on amortization approach

 

(625)

 

 

(625)

 

  

 

  

Effective portion of unrealized loss on cash flow hedge

 

(12,896)

 

 

(12,896)

 

  

 

  

Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income included in hedge effectiveness

 

112

 

 

112

 

(112)

 

Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach

 

475

 

(117)

 

358

 

(475)

 

117

Other comprehensive income for period

 

(12,934)

 

(117)

 

(13,051)

 

  

 

  

Balance as of June 30, 2019

$

(18,836)

 

448

$

(18,388)

 

  

 

  

Gain (loss) reclassified to earnings

 

  

 

  

 

  

$

(587)

$

117

Other comprehensive income for the period from July 1, 2019 to December 31 2019

717

(272)

445

Balance as of December 31, 2019

$

(18,119)

176

$

(17,943)

As of June 30, 2020, the estimated amounts to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings during the next twelve months is $8.2 million for amortization of accumulated other comprehensive income.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

Foreign exchange risk

All financing, interest expenses from financing and most of the Partnership’s revenue and expenditures for vessel improvements are denominated in U.S. dollars. Certain operating expenses can be denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars. For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019, no derivative instruments have been used to manage foreign exchange risk.

Credit risk

Credit risk is the exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties related to cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade receivables , net investment in financing lease and interest rate swap agreements. In order to minimize counterparty risk, bank relationships are established with counterparties with acceptable credit ratings at the time of the transactions. Credit risk related to receivables is limited by performing ongoing credit evaluations of the customers’ financial condition. PGN guarantees PGN LNG’s obligations under the PGN FSRU Lampung time charter. Höegh LNG provides a guarantee for its subsidiary's payment obligations under the Subsequent Charter for the Höegh Gallant. The other time charters do not have parent company guarantees. Refer to note 2 for a discussion of the allowance for expected credit loss.

Concentrations of risk

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Partnership to significant concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade receivables and derivative contracts (interest rate swaps). The maximum exposure to loss due to credit risk is the book value at the balance sheet date. The Partnership does not have a policy of requiring collateral or security. Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are placed with qualified financial institutions. Periodic evaluations are performed of the relative credit standing of those financial institutions. In addition, exposure is limited by diversifying among counterparties. There are three charterers so there is a concentration of risk related to trade receivables. While the maximum exposure to loss due to credit risk is the book value of trade receivables at the balance sheet date, should the time charters for the PGN FSRU Lampung, or the Höegh Grace terminate prematurely, Höegh LNG terminate prematurely the Subsequent Charter for the Höegh Gallant, or the option to acquire the PGN FSRU Lampung be exercised, there could be delays in obtaining new time charters and the hire rates could be lower depending upon the prevailing market conditions.

14. Commitments and contingencies

Contractual commitments

As of June 30, 2020, the Partnership has no material commitments for capital expenditures.

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(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

Claims and Contingencies

Joint ventures boil-off settlement

Under the Neptune and the Cape Ann time charters, the joint ventures undertake to ensure that the vessel always meets specified performance standards during the term of the time charters. The performance standards include the vessel not exceeding a maximum average daily boil-off of LNG, subject to certain contractual exclusions, as specified in the time charter. Pursuant to the charters, the hire rate is subject to deduction by the charterer of, among other things, sums due in respect of the joint ventures’ failure to satisfy the specified performance standards during the period. On September 8, 2017, the charterer notified the joint ventures that it was formally making a claim for compensation in accordance with the provisions of the charters for a stated quantity of LNG exceeding the maximum average daily boil-off since the beginning for the charters. Accruals are recorded for loss contingencies or claims when it is probable that a liability will be incurred, and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. As of September 30, 2017, the joint ventures determined the liability associated with the boil-off claim was probable and could be reasonably estimated resulting in a total accrual of $23.7 million which was recorded as a reduction of time charter revenues in the third quarter of 2017. As a precaution, the joint ventures suspended payments on their shareholder loans as of September 30, 2017 pending the outcome of the boil-off claim. Refer to note 8. The Partnership's 50% share of the accrual was approximately $11.9 million. The claim was referred to arbitration.

In February 2020, each of the joint ventures and the charterer reached a commercial settlement addressing all the past and future claims related to boil-off with respect to the Neptune and the Cape Ann. The settlement amount was in line with the accrual made by the joint ventures. Accordingly, the accrual was unchanged as of December 31, 2019. The settlement reached was subject to executing final binding agreements between the parties. The final settlement and release agreements were signed on and had an effective date of April 1, 2020. Among other things, the settlement provided that 1) the boil-off claim, up to the effective date of the settlement agreements, would be settled for an aggregate amount of $23.7 million, paid in instalments during 2020, 2) the costs of the arbitration tribunal would be equally split between the parties and each party would settle its legal and other costs, 3) the joint ventures have or would implement technical upgrades on the vessels at their own cost to minimize boil-off, and 4) the relevant provisions of the time charters would be amended regarding the computation and settlement of prospective boil-off claims. The Partnership’s 50% share of the settlement was the same as its share of the accrual, or approximately $11.9 million. As a result, the settlement had no impact to the Partnership’s consolidated income statement for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

The Partnership will be indemnified by Höegh LNG for its share of the cash impact of the settlement, the arbitration costs and legal expenses, the technical modifications of the vessels and any prospective boil-off claims or other direct impacts of the settlement agreement.

On April 7, 2020, the joint ventures paid the charterer a total of $17.2 million as part of the settlement of the boil-off claim. The Partnership’s 50% share was $8.6 million. The remaining amount of the settlement of $6.5 million is due no later than December 15, 2020.

On April 8, 2020, the Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for its share of the joint ventures boil-off settlement payments by a reduction of $8.6 million on its outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility due to owners and affiliates.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

Indonesian corporate income tax

Based upon the Partnership’s experience in Indonesia, tax regulations, guidance and interpretation in Indonesia may not always be clear and may be subject to alternative interpretations or changes in interpretations over time. The Partnership’s Indonesian subsidiary is subject to examination by the Indonesian tax authorities for corporate income tax for up to five years following the completion of a fiscal year. As a result, it is likely that there will be an examination by the Indonesian tax authorities for the tax return for 2015 during 2020. The Indonesian subsidiary requested a refund for overpayment of corporate income taxes for 2019 when it filed the 2019 tax return which will result in an automatic examination of the tax return for the year ended December 31, 2019. The examinations may lead to ordinary course adjustments or proposed adjustments to the subsidiary’s income taxes with respect to years under examination. Future examinations may or may not result in changes to the Partnership’s provisions on tax filings from 2015 through 2019. As of June 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, the unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions were $2.5 million and $2.3 million, respectively.

Indonesian property tax

The Partnership’s Indonesian subsidiary was assessed for Land and Building tax (“property tax”) and penalties of $3.0 million by the Indonesian authorities for the period from 2015 through 2019. The assessment was due to the issuance of the Indonesian Minister of Finance’s Decree No. 186/PMK.03/2019 (“PMK 186/2019”) which defines FSRUs as a “Building” subject to the tax. The Partnership’s Indonesian subsidiary has appealed the assessment. Depending on the level of appeal pursued, the appeal process could take a number of years to conclude. There can be no assurance of the result of the appeal or whether the Indonesian subsidiary will prevail. As a result, the property tax and penalties were expensed as a component of vessel operating expenses during the fourth quarter of 2019. Until the appeal is concluded, the Indonesian subsidiary will be required to pay an annual property tax expected to be approximately $0.6 million.

PGN LNG claims and refunds

The Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for certain non-budgeted expenses (including warranty costs associated with repairs of the Mooring). No indemnification claims were filed or received for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

In the first quarter of 2019, insurance proceeds of approximately $0.06 million were received related to repairs under the warranty for the Mooring. The Partnership had been indemnified by Höegh LNG for all warranty provisions at the time the costs were incurred, and the Partnership refunded the amount recovered by insurance to Höegh LNG in the second quarter of 2019. Refer to note 11.

15. Supplemental cash flow information

    

Three months ended

    

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

2020

2019

2020

2019

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Non-cash expenditures for vessel and other equipment

$

 

(43)

 

$

(43)

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Non-cash indemnifications received

$

8,600

 

 

8,600

$

Refer to note 11 for non-cash indemnification received information.

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HÖEGH LNG PARTNERS LP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

16. Issuance of common units and Series A Preferred Units

On January 26, 2018, the Partnership entered into sales agreement with B. Riley FBR Inc. (the "Agent"). Under the terms of the sales agreement, the Partnership could offer and sell up to $120 million aggregate offering amount of common units and Series A preferred units through the Agent, acting as agent for the Partnership (the "Prior ATM Program").

On October 18, 2019, the Partnership entered into a sales agreement with the Agent for a new ATM program and terminated the Prior ATM Program. Under the terms of the new sales agreement, the Partnership may offer and sell up to $120 million aggregate offering amount of common units and Series A preferred units, from time to time, through the Agent, acting as an agent for the Partnership. Sales of such units may be made in negotiated transactions that are deemed to be “at the market” offerings, including sales made directly on the New York Stock Exchange or through a market maker other than on an exchange.

For the period January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020, the Partnership sold 82,409 Series A preferred units under the new ATM program at an average gross sales price of $26.25 per unit and received net proceeds, after sales commissions, of $2.1 million. The Partnership paid an aggregate of $0.04 million in sales commissions to the Agent in the period from January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020 in connection with such sales. The Partnership did not issue any Series A preferred units during the period from April 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020. The Partnership did not issue any common units under the ATM program during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

From the commencement of the Prior ATM program in January 2018 through June 30, 2020, the Partnership sold 2,107,999 Series A preferred units and 306,266 common units and received net proceeds of $53.9 million and $5.6 million, respectively. The compensation paid to the Agent for such sales was $1.0 million.

    

Six months ended June 30, 2020

Series A

Preferred

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

Common units

    

Units

    

Total

Gross proceeds for units issued

$

 

2,163

$

2,163

Less: Commissions

 

 

(38)

 

(38)

Net proceeds for units issued

$

 

2,125

$

2,125

The Partnership did not issue any Series A preferred units or common units for the period ended March 31, 2019. For the period April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, the Partnership sold 51,267 Series A preferred units under the Prior ATM program at an average gross sales price of $26.14 per unit and received net proceeds, after sales commissions, of $1.3 million. For the period from April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, the Partnership sold 53,160 common units under the Prior ATM program at an average sales price of $19.60 per unit and received net proceeds, after sales commissions, of $1.0 million. The Partnership paid an aggregate of $0.04 million in sales commissions to the Agent in connection with such sales in the period from April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019.

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HÖEGH LNG PARTNERS LP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

17. Common, subordinated and preferred units

The following table shows the movements in the number of common units, subordinated units and preferred units from December 31, 2018 until June 30, 2020:

Common

Common

8.75% Series A

Units

Units 

Subordinated

Preferred

(in units)

    

Public

    

Höegh LNG

    

Units 

    

Units

December 31, 2018

 

17,944,701

 

2,101,438

 

13,156,060

 

6,129,070

June 4, 2019; Awards to non-employee directors as compensation for directors’ fees

 

8,944

 

 

 

July 16, 2019; Awards to non-employee directors as compensation for directors’ fees

 

2,236

 

 

 

August 16, 2019; Subordinated units converted to common units

 

 

13,156,060

 

(13,156,060)

 

Phantom units issued to CEO/CFO during 2019

 

19,745

 

 

 

ATM program (from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019)

 

53,160

 

 

 

496,520

December 31, 2019

 

18,028,786

 

15,257,498

 

 

6,625,590

ATM program (from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020)

82,409

June 30, 2020

 

18,028,786

 

15,257,498

 

 

6,707,999

The subordination period, as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Höegh LNG Partners LP, for the subordinated units ended on August 16, 2019. All of the subordinated units, which were owned by Höegh LNG, converted to common units on a one-for-one basis. As of June 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, Höegh LNG owned 15,257,498 common units.

Refer to note 18 for information on distributions to common unitholders.

The Series A preferred units represent perpetual equity interests in the Partnership and, unlike the Partnership’s debt, do not give rise to a claim for payment of a principal amount at a particular date. The Series A preferred units rank senior to the Partnership’s common units as to the payment of distributions and amounts payable upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up but junior to all the Partnership’s debt and other liabilities. The Series A preferred units have a liquidation preference of $25.00 per unit. At any time on or after October 5, 2022, the Partnership may redeem, in whole or in part, the Series A preferred units at a redemption price of $25.00 per unit plus an amount equal to all accumulated and unpaid distributions thereon to the date of redemption. The distribution rate on the Series A preferred units is 8.75% per annum of the $25.00 per unit value (equivalent to $2.1875 per annum per unit). The distributions are cumulative and recorded when declared. However, since the Series A preferred units rank senior to the Partnership’s common units, the portion of net income, equivalent to the Series A preferred units paid and undeclared distributions for that period, is reflected as Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income on the consolidated statement of income. Distributions are payable quarterly, when, and if declared by the Partnership’s board of directors out of legally available funds for such purpose. Holders of the Series A preferred units generally have no voting rights. However, if and whenever distributions payable on the Series A preferred units are in arrears for six or more quarterly periods, whether or not consecutive, holders of Series A preferred units will be entitled to replace one of the members of the Partnership's board of directors appointed by the general partner with a person nominated by such holders.

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HÖEGH LNG PARTNERS LP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

18. Earning per unit and cash distributions

The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per unit are presented below:

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per unit numbers)

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Net income

$

19,681

$

6,156

 

$

25,155

$

20,291

Adjustment for:

 

 

 

 

Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income

 

3,668

 

3,378

 

7,337

 

6,742

Limited partners’ interest in net income

 

16,013

 

2,778

 

17,818

 

13,549

Less: Dividends paid or to be paid (1)

 

(15,045)

 

(15,036)

 

(30,091)

 

(30,068)

Under (over) distributed earnings

 

968

 

(12,258)

 

(12,273)

 

(16,519)

Under (over) distributed earnings attributable to:

 

 

 

 

Common units public

 

524

 

(6,636)

 

(6,647)

 

(8,942)

Common units Höegh LNG

 

444

 

(774)

 

(5,626)

 

(1,044)

Subordinated units Höegh LNG (4)

 

 

(4,848)

 

 

(6,533)

$

968

$

(12,258)

 

$

(12,273)

$

(16,519)

Basic weighted average units outstanding (in thousands)

 

 

 

 

Common units public

 

18,029

 

17,978

 

18,029

 

17,962

Common units Höegh LNG

 

15,257

 

2,101

 

15,257

 

2,101

Subordinated units Höegh LNG (4)

 

 

13,156

 

 

13,156

Diluted weighted average units outstanding (in thousands)

 

 

 

 

Common units public

 

18,039

 

17,996

 

18,039

 

17,976

Common units Höegh LNG

 

15,257

 

2,101

 

15,257

 

2,101

Subordinated units Höegh LNG (4)

 

 

13,156

 

 

13,156

Earnings per unit (2):

 

 

 

 

Common unit public (basic and diluted)

$

0.47

$

0.07

$

0.51

$

0.38

Common unit Höegh LNG (basic and diluted) (3)

$

0.50

$

0.10

$

0.56

$

0.44

Subordinated unit Höegh LNG (basic and diluted) (3) (4)

$

$

0.10

$

$

0.44

(1)Includes all distributions paid or to be paid in relationship to the period, regardless of whether the declaration and payment dates were prior to the end of the period and is based the number of units outstanding at the period end.
(2)Effective March 26, 2020, granted 8,100 phantom units to the CEO/CFO of the Partnership, one-third of such phantom units vest as of November 30, 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively. Effective March 21, 2019, granted 10,917 phantom units to the CEO/CFO of the Partnership. One-third of such phantom units vest as of November 30, 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively. Effective March 23, 2018, the Partnership granted 14,584 phantom units to the then-serving CEO/CFO of the Partnership. One-third of such phantom units vest as of November 30, 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively. On September 14, 2018, the plan was amended to extend the terms and conditions of unvested units for the grants effective March 23, 2017 and June 3, 2016 of the then-serving CEO/CFO that resigned as CEO/CFO of the Partnership. The phantom units impact the diluted weighted average units outstanding. As a result of the resignation of the CEO/CFO of the Partnership in August 2020 (refer to note 19), a total of 15,378 of the unvested phantom units will terminate which will impact the diluted weighted average units outstanding for the third quarter of 2020.

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HÖEGH LNG PARTNERS LP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

(3)Includes total amounts attributable to incentive distributions rights of $399 and $798 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the full amount was attributable to common units owned by Höegh LNG. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, $55 and $110 were attributed to common units owned by Höegh LNG. Total amounts attributable to incentive distributions rights of $344 and $688 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, were attributed to subordinated units owned by Höegh LNG.
(4)On August 16, 2019, all subordinated units converted into common units on a one-for-one basis.

Earnings per unit is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common and subordinated units outstanding during the applicable period.

The common unitholders’ interest in net income is calculated as if all net income were distributed according to terms of the Partnership’s Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership (the “Partnership Agreement”), regardless of whether those earnings would or could be distributed. The Partnership Agreement does not provide for the distribution of net income; rather, it provides for the distribution of available cash. Available cash, a contractual defined term, generally means all cash on hand at the end of the quarter after deduction for cash reserves established by the board of directors and the Partnership’s subsidiaries to i) provide for the proper conduct of the business (including reserves for future capital expenditures and for the anticipated credit needs); ii) comply with applicable law, any of the debt instruments or other agreements; iii) provide funds for payments on the Series A preferred units; and iv) provide funds for distributions to the unitholders for any one or more of the next four quarters. Therefore, the earnings per unit are not indicative of future cash distributions that may be made. Unlike available cash, net income is affected by non-cash items, such as depreciation and amortization, unrealized gains or losses on derivative instruments and unrealized gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions.

In addition, Höegh LNG currently holds all the IDRs in the Partnership. IDRs represent the rights to receive an increasing percentage of quarterly distributions of available cash for operating surplus after the minimum quarterly distribution and the target distribution levels have been achieved.

Distributions of available cash from operating surplus are to be made among the unitholders and the holders of the IDRs in the following manner for any quarter after the subordination period:

first, 100.0% to all common unitholders, pro rata, until each such unitholder receives a total of $0.388125 per unit for that quarter;
second, 85.0% to all common unitholders, pro rata, and 15.0% to the holders of the IDRs, pro rata, until each such unitholder receives a total of $0.421875 per unit for that quarter;
third, 75.0% to all common unitholders, pro rata, and 25.0% to the holders of the IDRs, pro rata, until each such unitholder receives a total of $0.50625 per unit for that quarter; and
thereafter, 50.0% to all common unitholders, pro rata, and 50.0% to the holders of the IDRs, pro rata.

In each case, the percentage interests set forth above assume that the Partnership does not issue additional classes of equity securities.

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HÖEGH LNG PARTNERS LP

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

19. Subsequent events

On August 6, 2020, the Partnership announced that Mr. Steffen Føreid intends to step down from his position as the Partnership's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. On August 19, 2020, the Partnership announced that Mr. Føreid’s resignation will take effect on August 21, 2020 (the “Effective Date”). As of the Effective Date, the President & CEO of Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd., Sveinung J.S. Støhle, will become the Partnership's Chief Executive Officer and Håvard Furu, the Chief Financial Officer of Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd., will become the Partnership’s Chief Financial Officer. The Partnership expects to incur severance costs related to Mr. Føreid’s departure equal to nine months base salary.

On August 7, 2020, the Partnership drew $6.6 million on the $85 million revolving credit facility from HLNG.

On August 14, 2020, the Partnership paid a cash distribution of $15.0 million, or $0.44 per common unit, with respect to the quarter ended June 30, 2020.

On August 17, 2020, the Partnership paid a distribution of $3.7 million, or $0.546875 per Series A preferred unit, for the period commencing on May 15, 2020 to August 14, 2020.

After the balance sheet date, there continues to be significant macroeconomic uncertainty as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The scale and duration of this development remains uncertain and could materially impact the Partnership's earnings and cash flow.

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EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:

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Number

   

Exhibit Description

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SIGNATURE

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.

 

HÖEGH LNG PARTNERS LP

 

 

Date: August 20, 2020

 

 

 

 

By: 

/s/ Steffen Føreid

Name:

Steffen Føreid

 

 

Title:

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

This report on Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into the Registration Statements on Form F-3 (333-234011) and Form S-8 (333-211840) of the Registrant.

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v3.20.2
Document And Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Document And Entity Information  
Document Type 6-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2020
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2
Entity Registrant Name Hoegh LNG Partners LP
Entity Central Index Key 0001603016
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity File Number 001-36588
Entity Address, Address Line One Wessex House, 5th Floor
Entity Address, Address Line Two 45 Reid Street
Entity Address, City or Town Hamilton
Entity Address, Country BM
v3.20.2
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
REVENUES        
Time charter revenues $ 34,436 $ 33,777 $ 71,122 $ 69,852
Other revenue 0 0 0 64
Total revenues 34,436 33,777 71,122 69,916
OPERATING EXPENSES        
Vessel operating expenses (5,776) (9,064) (11,283) (14,957)
Administrative expenses (2,155) (2,272) (4,583) (4,848)
Depreciation and amortization (5,234) (5,589) (10,516) (10,912)
Total operating expenses (13,165) (16,925) (26,382) (30,717)
Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures 6,475 (1,575) (3,572) (1,223)
Operating income (loss) 27,746 15,277 41,168 37,976
FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSE), NET        
Interest income 163 297 335 496
Interest expense (6,322) (7,148) (12,833) (13,984)
Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment 0 0 0 1,030
Other items, net (487) (759) (1,134) (1,806)
Total financial income (expense), net (6,646) (7,610) (13,632) (14,264)
Income (loss) before tax 21,100 7,667 27,536 23,712
Income tax expense (1,419) (1,511) (2,381) (3,421)
Net income (loss) 19,681 6,156 25,155 20,291
Preferred unitholders' interest in net income 3,668 3,378 7,337 6,742
Limited partners' interest in net income (loss) $ 16,013 $ 2,778 17,818 $ 13,549
Common Unit Public [Member]        
FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSE), NET        
Net income (loss)     $ 9,218  
Earnings per unit        
Earnings per share, basic and diluted $ 0.47 $ 0.07 $ 0.51 $ 0.38
Common units Hoegh LNG [Member]        
FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSE), NET        
Net income (loss)     $ 8,600  
Earnings per unit        
Earnings per share, basic and diluted 0.50 0.10 $ 0.56 0.44
Subordinated Units Hoegh LNG [Member]        
FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSE), NET        
Net income (loss)     $ 0  
Earnings per unit        
Earnings per share, basic and diluted $ 0 $ 0.10 $ 0 $ 0.44
v3.20.2
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME        
Net income (loss) $ 19,681 $ 6,156 $ 25,155 $ 20,291
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedge (694) (7,574) (15,814) (12,934)
Income tax benefit (expense) (53) (54) (129) (117)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (747) (7,628) (15,943) (13,051)
Comprehensive income (loss) 18,934 (1,472) 9,212 7,240
Preferred unitholders' interest in net income 3,668 3,378 7,337 6,742
Limited partners' interest in comprehensive income (loss) $ 15,266 $ (4,850) $ 1,875 $ 498
v3.20.2
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 25,623 $ 39,126
Restricted cash 6,021 8,066
Trade receivables 4,266 735
Amounts due from affiliates 5,701 4,296
Inventory 0 463
Current portion of net investment in financing lease 4,756 4,551
Prepaid expenses and other receivables 3,334 2,534
Total current assets 49,701 59,771
Long-term assets    
Restricted cash 12,369 12,627
Accumulated earnings of joint ventures 405 3,270
Advances to joint ventures 3,988 3,831
Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation 630,030 640,431
Other equipment 105 256
Intangibles and goodwill 15,444 17,108
Net investment in financing lease 271,827 274,353
Long-term deferred tax asset 197 217
Other long-term assets 849 936
Total long-term assets 935,214 953,029
Total assets 984,915 1,012,800
Current liabilities    
Current portion of long-term debt 44,660 44,660
Trade payables 394 533
Amounts due to owners and affiliates 3,627 2,513
Value added and withholding tax liability 1,091 1,476
Derivative instruments 7,208 2,907
Accrued liabilities and other payables 7,756 11,164
Total current liabilities 64,736 63,253
Long-term liabilities    
Accumulated losses of joint ventures 707 0
Long-term debt 391,141 412,301
Revolving credit facility due to owners and affiliates 4,749 8,792
Derivative instruments 23,652 12,028
Long-term tax liability 2,476 2,283
Long-term deferred tax liability 13,298 12,549
Other long-term liabilities 68 84
Total long-term liabilities 436,091 448,037
Total liabilities 500,827 511,290
EQUITY    
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (33,886) (17,943)
Total partners' capital 484,088 501,510
Total equity 484,088 501,510
Total liabilities and equity 984,915 1,012,800
8.75% Series A Preferred Units [Member]    
EQUITY    
Total partners' capital 166,607 164,482
Total equity 166,607 164,482
Common Unit Public [Member]    
EQUITY    
Total partners' capital 308,509 315,176
Total equity 308,509 315,176
Common units Hoegh LNG [Member]    
EQUITY    
Total partners' capital 42,858 39,795
Total equity $ 42,858 $ 39,795
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CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - shares
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
8.75% Series A Preferred Units [Member]    
General Partners' Capital Account, Units Issued 6,707,999 6,625,590
General Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding 6,707,999 6,625,590
Common Unit Public [Member]    
General Partners' Capital Account, Units Issued 18,028,786 18,028,786
General Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding 18,028,786 18,028,786
Common units Hoegh LNG [Member]    
General Partners' Capital Account, Units Issued 15,257,498 15,257,498
General Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding 15,257,498 15,257,498
v3.20.2
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
8.75% Series A Preferred Units [Member]
Common Unit Public [Member]
Common units Hoegh LNG [Member]
Subordinated Units Hoegh LNG [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2018 $ 151,259 $ 325,250 $ 6,844 $ 42,421 $ (5,337) $ 520,437
Net income 13,850 20,186 12,973 5,732 0 52,741
Cash distributions to unitholders (13,692) (31,663) (10,051) (18,398) 0 (73,804)
Refund of indemnification received from Hegh LNG 0 0 (9) (55) 0 (64)
Conversion of subordinated units to common units 0 0 29,837 (29,837) 0 0
Other comprehensive income 0 0 0 0 (12,606) (12,606)
Net proceeds from issuance of common units 0 1,029 0 0 0 1,029
Net proceeds from issuance of Series A Preferred Units 13,065 0 0 0 0 13,065
Issuance of units for Board of Directors' fees 0 194 0 0 0 194
Other and contributions from owners 0 180 201 137 0 518
Balance at Dec. 31, 2019 164,482 315,176 39,795 0 (17,943) 501,510
Net income 7,337 9,218 8,600 0 0 25,155
Cash distributions to unitholders (7,337) (15,865) (14,226) 0 0 (37,428)
Refund of indemnification received from Hegh LNG           0
Cumulative change in accounting principle (Note 2) 0 (84) (72) 0 0 (156)
Cash contribution from Hoegh LNG 0 0 8,600 0 0 8,600
Other comprehensive income 0 0 0 0 (15,943) (15,943)
Net proceeds from issuance of Series A Preferred Units 2,125 0 0 0 0 2,125
Other and contributions from owners 0 64 161 0 0 225
Balance at Jun. 30, 2020 $ 166,607 $ 308,509 $ 42,858 $ 0 $ (33,886) $ 484,088
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CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net income (loss) $ 19,681 $ 6,156 $ 25,155 $ 20,291
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization 5,234 5,589 10,516 10,912
Equity in losses (earnings) of joint ventures (6,475) 1,575 3,572 1,223
Changes in accrued interest income on advances to joint ventures (79) (73) (157) (143)
Amortization of deferred debt issuance cost and fair value of debt assumed 578 639 1,170 1,115
Amortization in revenue for above market contract and extension 759 905 1,664 1,800
Expenditure for drydocking 0 (2,862) 0 (2,862)
(Gain) loss on debt extinguishment 0 0 0 (1,030)
Changes in accrued interest expense (102) (628) (142) 2,178
Receipts from repayment of principal on financing lease 1,125 1,030 2,226 2,038
Unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) (41) 52 (68) 50
Gain (loss) on the settlement of the derivatives 0 0 0 (199)
Proceeds from settlement of derivatives 0 0 0 1,398
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative instruments 21 24 112 6
Non-cash revenue: tax paid directly by charterer (218) (220) (423) (422)
Non-cash income tax expense: tax paid directly by charterer 218 220 423 422
Deferred tax expense and provision for tax uncertainty 940 910 834 1,973
Issuance of units for Board of Directors' fees 0 155 0 155
Other adjustments 120 159 222 264
Changes in working capital:        
Trade receivables 764 973 (3,683) (3,209)
Inventory 463 185 463 185
Prepaid expenses and other receivables (164) 1,179 (739) (623)
Trade payables (241) (130) (141) (48)
Amounts due to owners and affiliates 238 1,862 (291) 3,237
Value added and withholding tax liability 148 760 (859) 1,843
Accrued liabilities and other payables 356 (754) (2,518) (973)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 23,325 17,706 37,336 39,581
INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Expenditure for vessel and other equipment (8) (140) (8) (140)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (8) (140) (8) (140)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from long-term debt 0 0 0 320,000
Proceeds from loans due to owners and affiliates 4,500 3,500 4,500 3,500
Repayment of long-term debt (11,166) (11,165) (22,330) (320,086)
Payment of debt issuance costs 0 0 0 (5,797)
Net proceeds from issuance of common units 0 1,029 0 1,029
Net proceeds from issuance of 8.75% Series A Preferred Units 0 1,316 2,125 1,316
Cash distributions to limited partners and preferred unitholders (18,714) (18,407) (37,428) (36,766)
Repayment of indemnifications received from Hoegh LNG 0 (64) 0 (64)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (25,380) (23,791) (53,133) (36,868)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (2,063) (6,225) (15,805) 2,573
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 102 (13) (1) 8
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 45,974 54,273 59,819 45,454
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 44,013 $ 48,035 $ 44,013 $ 48,035
v3.20.2
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS            
Cash and cash equivalents $ 25,623   $ 39,126 $ 27,137   $ 26,326
Restricted cash - current asset 6,021   8,066 8,011   6,003
Restricted cash - non-current asset 12,369   12,627 12,887   13,125
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows $ 44,013 $ 45,974 $ 59,819 $ 48,035 $ 54,273 $ 45,454
v3.20.2
Description of business
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Description of business  
Description of business

l1. Description of business

Höegh LNG Partners LP (the “Partnership”) is a publicly traded Marshall Islands limited partnership initially formed for the purpose of acquiring from Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. (“Höegh LNG”) its interests in Hoegh LNG Lampung Pte. Ltd., PT Hoegh LNG Lampung (the owner of the PGN FSRU Lampung), SRV Joint Gas Ltd. (the owner of the Neptune), and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. (the owner of the Cape Ann) in connection with the Partnership’s initial public offering of its common units (the “IPO”) in August 2014. As of June 30, 2020, the Partnership has a fleet of five floating storage regasification units (“FSRUs”).

The interests in SRV Joint Gas Ltd. and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd., collectively, are referred to as the “joint ventures” and the remaining entities owned by the Partnership, as reflected in the table below are, collectively, referred to as the “subsidiaries” in these consolidated financial statements. The PGN FSRU Lampung, the Höegh Gallant, the Höegh Grace, the Neptune and the Cape Ann are FSRUs and, collectively, referred to in these consolidated financial statements as the vessels or the “FSRUs.” The Tower Yoke Mooring System (the “Mooring”) is an offshore installation that is used to moor the PGN FSRU Lampung to offload the gas into an offshore pipe that transports the gas to a land terminal. PT Hoegh LNG Lampung, Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited, the owner of the Höegh Gallant, Höegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd., the owner of the Höegh Grace, and the two joint ventures, SRV Joint Gas Ltd. and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd., are collectively referred to as the “FSRU-owning entities.”

The Neptune and the Cape Ann operate under long-term time charters with expiration dates in 2029 and 2030, respectively, and, in each case, with an option for the charterer, Global LNG Supply SA, as novated to Total Gas & Power Ltd. in February 2020, both subsidiaries of Total S.A. (“Total”), to extend for up to one additional period of ten years or two additional periods of five years each. The PGN FSRU Lampung operates under a long -term time charter which started in July 2014 with an expiration date in 2034, with an option for the charterer to extend for up to two additional periods of five years each, and uses the Mooring that was constructed, installed and sold to the charterer, PT PGN LNG Indonesia (“PGN LNG”), a subsidiary of PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk (“PGN”), a subsidiary of PT Pertamina, a government-controlled, Indonesian oil and gas producer, natural gas transportation and distribution company. The Höegh Gallant operated under a long-term time charter which started in April 2015 and expired in in April 2020 with Hoegh LNG Egypt LLC (“EgyptCo”), a subsidiary of Höegh LNG. On February 27, 2020, the Partnership exercised its right pursuant to an option agreement to cause Höegh LNG or its subsidiary to charter the Höegh Gallant from the expiration of the EgyptCo charter until July 2025. On April 30, 2020, the Partnership entered a lease and maintenance agreement with another subsidiary of Höegh LNG for the time charter of the Höegh Gallant (the “Subsequent Charter”). The Subsequent Charter commenced on May 1, 2020 and expires July 31, 2025. The Höegh Grace operates under a long-term time charter which started in December 2016 with Sociedad Portuaria El Cayao S.A. E.S.P. ("SPEC"). SPEC is owned 51% by Promigas S.A. ESP, a Colombian company focused on the transportation and distribution of natural gas, and 49% by private equity investors. The non-cancellable charter period of 10 years ends in December 2026. The initial term of the charter is 20 years. However, each party has an unconditional option to cancel the charter after 10 and 15 years without penalty. However, if SPEC waives its right to terminate in year 10 within a certain deadline, the Partnership will not be able to exercise its right to terminate in year 10.

The following table lists the entities included in these consolidated financial statements and their purpose as of June 30, 2020.

Jurisdiction of

    

Incorporation

Name

    

or Registration

    

Purpose

Höegh LNG Partners LP

 

Marshall Islands

 

Holding Company

Höegh LNG Partners Operating LLC (100% owned) (3)

 

Marshall Islands

 

Holding Company

Hoegh LNG Services Ltd (100% owned)

 

United Kingdom

 

Administration Services Company

Hoegh LNG Lampung Pte. Ltd. (100% owned)

 

Singapore

 

Owns 49% of PT Hoegh LNG Lampung

PT Hoegh LNG Lampung (49% owned) (1)

 

Indonesia

 

Owns PGN FSRU Lampung

SRV Joint Gas Ltd. (50% owned) (2)

 

Cayman Islands

 

Owns Neptune

SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. (50% owned) (2)

 

Cayman Islands

 

Owns Cape Ann

Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited (100% owned)

 

Cyprus

 

Owns Höegh Gallant

Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited Egypt Branch (100% owned)

 

Egypt

 

Branch of Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited

Höegh LNG Colombia Holding Ltd. (100% owned)

 

Cayman Islands

 

Owns 100% of Höegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd. and Höegh LNG Colombia S.A.S.

Höegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd. (100% owned)

 

Cayman Islands

 

Owns Höegh Grace

Höegh LNG Colombia S.A.S. (100% owned)

 

Colombia

 

Operating Company

(1)PT Hoegh LNG Lampung is a variable interest entity, which is controlled by Hoegh LNG Lampung Pte. Ltd. and is, therefore, 100% consolidated in the consolidated financial statements.
(2)The remaining 50% interest in each joint venture is owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Tokyo LNG Tanker Co.
(3)On January 31, 2019, Höegh LNG FSRU III Ltd. transferred its ownership in Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited to Höegh LNG Partners Operating LLC. Höegh LNG FSRU III Ltd. was formally dissolved on May 4, 2020.
v3.20.2
Significant accounting policies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Significant accounting policies  
Significant accounting policies

2. Significant accounting policies

Basis of presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information. In the opinion of Management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation, which are of a normal recurring nature, have been included. All inter-company balances and transactions are eliminated. The footnotes are condensed and do not include all the disclosures required for a complete set of financial statements. Therefore, the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, included in the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (the “Annual Report”).

It has been determined that PT Hoegh LNG Lampung, Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited, Höegh LNG Colombia Holding Ltd., SRV Joint Gas Ltd. and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. are variable interest entities. A variable interest entity (“VIE”) is defined by US GAAP as a legal entity where either (a) the voting rights of some investors are not proportional to their rights to receive the expected residual returns of the entity, their obligations to absorb the expected losses of the entity, or both, and substantially all of the entity's activities

either involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor that has disproportionately few voting rights, or (b) the equity holders have not provided sufficient equity investment to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, or (c) equity interest holders as a group lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest, including decision making ability and an interest in the entity's residual risks and rewards. The guidance requires a VIE to be consolidated if any of its interest holders are entitled to a majority of the entity's residual returns or are exposed to a majority of its expected losses.

Based upon the criteria set forth in US GAAP, the Partnership has determined that PT Hoegh LNG Lampung is a VIE, as the equity holders, through their equity investments, may not participate fully in the entity's expected residual returns and substantially all of the entity's activities either involve, or are conducted on behalf of, the Partnership. The Partnership is the primary beneficiary, as it has the power to make key operating decisions considered to be most significant to the VIE and receives all the expected benefits or expected losses. Therefore, 100% of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of PT Hoegh LNG Lampung are included in the consolidated financial statements. Dividends may only be paid if the retained earnings are positive and a statutory reserve has been established equal to 20% of its paid-up capital under Indonesian law. As of June 30, 2020, PT Hoegh LNG Lampung is in the process of establishing the required statutory reserves and therefore is currently unable to make dividend payments under Indonesia law. Under the Lampung facility, there are limitations on cash dividends and loan distributions that can be made to the Partnership. Refer to note 9.

The Partnership has also determined that Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited is a VIE, as the equity investment does not provide sufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without intercompany loans. The Partnership is the primary beneficiary, as it has the power to make key operating decisions considered to be most significant to the VIE and receives all the expected benefits or expected losses. Therefore, 100% of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited are included in the consolidated financial statements. Under Cyprus law, dividends may only be distributed out of profits and not from the share capital of the company.

The Partnership has determined that Höegh LNG Colombia Holding Ltd. is a VIE since the entity would not be able to finance its activities without intercompany loans to its subsidiary to finance the Höegh Grace. The Partnership is the primary beneficiary, as it has the power to make key operating decisions considered to be most significant to the VIE and receives the majority of the expected benefits or expected losses. Therefore, 100% of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of Höegh LNG Colombia Holding Ltd., and subsidiaries, are included in the consolidated financial statements. Under Cayman Islands law, dividends may only be paid out of profits or capital reserves if the entity is solvent after the distributions.

Dividends and other distributions from Höegh LNG Cyprus Limited, Hoegh LNG Colombia Ltd. and Höegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd. may only be distributed if after the dividend payment, the Partnership would remain in compliance with the financial covenants under the $385 million facility. Refer to note 9.

In addition, the Partnership has determined that the two joint ventures, SRV Joint Gas Ltd. and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd., are VIEs since each entity did not have a sufficient equity investment to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support. The entities have been financed with third party debt and subordinated shareholders loans. The Partnership is not the primary beneficiary, as the Partnership cannot make key operating decisions considered to be most significant to the VIEs but has joint control with the other equity holders. Therefore, the joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method of accounting as the Partnership has significant influence. The Partnership's carrying value is recorded in advances to joint ventures and accumulated earnings (losses) of joint ventures in the consolidated balance sheets. For SRV Joint Gas Ltd., the Partnership had a receivable for the advances of $3.2 million and $3.0 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The Partnership’s accumulated earnings, or its share of net assets, was $0.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The Partnership's carrying value for SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. consists of a receivable for the advances of $0.8 million, as of both June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The Partnership’s accumulated losses, or its share of net liabilities of $0.7 million as of June 30, 2020 and the Partnership’s accumulated earnings, or its share of net assets, was $0.7 million as of December 31, 2019. The major reason that the Partnership has historically had accumulated losses in the joint ventures, or net liabilities, is due to the fair value adjustments for the interest rate swaps recorded as liabilities on the combined balance sheets of SRV Joint Gas Ltd. and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. and eliminations for consolidation to the balance sheet. The maximum exposure to loss is the carrying value of the receivables, which is subordinated to the joint ventures’ long-term bank debt, the investments in the joint ventures (accumulated earnings or losses), as the shares are pledged as security for the joint ventures’ long-term bank debt, and Höegh LNG’s commitment under long-term bank loan agreements to fund its share of drydocking costs and remarketing efforts in the event of an early termination of the charters. If the charters terminate for any reason that does not result in a termination fee, the joint ventures’ long-term bank debt would be subject to mandatory repayment. Dividend distributions require a) agreement of the other joint venture owners; b) fulfilment of requirements of the long-term bank loans; c) and under Cayman Islands law may be paid out of profits or capital reserves subject to the joint venture being solvent after the distribution. Refer to notes 7 and 8 for additional discussion on dividend distributions.

Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies used in the preparation of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those applied in the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 included in the Partnership’s Annual Report, except as described below.

Changes to the accounting policies as a result of adopting revised guidance for expected credit losses is as follows:

Allowance for expected credit losses: Trade receivables, contact assets and the net investment in a financing lease is initially recorded including the current expected credit loss of the asset over the life of the contract. The allowance for expected credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost of the asset to present the net amount expected to be collected. Each period the allowance for expected credit losses is adjusted through earnings to reflect the revised expected credit losses over the remaining lives of the assets. Receivable amounts are written off against the allowance when the asset is confirmed uncollectible. Expected credit losses are estimated using historical credit loss experience, relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of economic conditions impacting the collectability of the assets.

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

On January 1, 2020, the Partnership adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board's ("FASB") revised guidance on Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which replaces the incurred loss methodology with a current expected loss (CECL) methodology that requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to estimate credit losses. The new guidance is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade receivables, contract assets and net investment in financing leases and applied with a modified retrospective method. The Partnership recorded a net decrease to retained earnings of $0.16 million as of January 1, 2020 for the cumulative effect of adopting the new standard. The cumulative effect includes allowances for expected credit losses recognized of $0.1 million related to the net investment in financing lease and a $0.06 million related to trade receivables. Refer to note 4.

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, there was no change in the allowance for expected credit losses following the cumulative effect of adopting the new standard.

On January 1, 2020, the Partnership adopted FASB's revised guidance for Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the test for Goodwill Impairment, which simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairments by eliminating step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The adoption of the standard did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

In December 2019, FASB issued revised guidance for Income Taxes - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The revised guidance eliminates certain exceptions to the guidance related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. The Partnership is evaluating the impact of this revised guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Partnership expects to implement the revised guidance on January 1, 2021.

In March 2020, FASB issued final guidance for Reference Rate Reform to provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the guidance in US GAAP on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens related to the expected market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. For all types of hedging relationships, the guidance allows an entity to change the reference rate and other critical terms related to reference rate reform without having to dedesignate the relationship. The guidance is effective upon issuance through December 31, 2022. The Partnership is evaluating the impact of this revised guidance on its consolidated financial statements for the expected transitions from LIBOR to alternative reference rates.

Other recently issued accounting pronouncements are not expected to materially impact the Partnership.

v3.20.2
Segment information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Segment information  
Segment information

3. Segment information

There are two operating segments. The segment profit measure is Segment EBITDA, which is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and other financial items (gain (loss) on debt extinguishment, gain (loss) on derivative instruments and other items, net). Segment EBITDA is reconciled to operating income and net income in the segment presentation below. The two segments are “Majority held FSRUs” and “Joint venture FSRUs.” In addition, unallocated corporate costs, interest income from advances to joint ventures and interest expense related to the outstanding balances on the $85 million revolving credit facility and the $385 million facility is included in “Other.”

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, Majority held FSRUs includes the financing lease related to the PGN FSRU Lampung and the operating leases related to the Höegh Gallant and the Höegh Grace.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, Joint venture FSRUs include two 50% owned FSRUs, the Neptune and the Cape Ann, that operate under long term time charters with one charterer.

The accounting policies applied to the segments are the same as those applied in the consolidated financial statements, except that i) Joint venture FSRUs are presented under the proportional consolidation method for the segment note and under equity accounting for the consolidated financial statements and ii) internal interest income and interest expense between the Partnership's subsidiaries that eliminate in consolidation are not included in the segment columns for the other financial income (expense), net line. Under the proportional consolidation method, 50% of the Joint venture FSRUs’ revenues, expenses and assets are reflected in the segment note. Management monitors the results of operations of joint ventures under the proportional consolidation method and not the equity method of accounting.

In time charters, the charterer, not the Partnership, controls the choice of locations or routes the FSRUs serve. Accordingly, the presentation of information by geographical region is not meaningful. The following tables include the results for the segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Three months ended June 30, 2020

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations

    

Reporting

Time charter revenues

$

34,436

 

12,139

 

 

46,575

 

(12,139)

(1)  

$

34,436

Total revenues

 

34,436

 

12,139

 

 

46,575

 

34,436

Operating expenses

 

(6,616)

 

(2,660)

 

(1,315)

 

(10,591)

 

2,660

(1)

(7,931)

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

6,475

(1)

6,475

Segment EBITDA

 

27,820

 

9,479

 

(1,315)

 

35,984

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(5,234)

 

(2,490)

 

 

(7,724)

 

2,490

(1)

(5,234)

Operating income (loss)

 

22,586

 

6,989

 

(1,315)

 

28,260

 

27,746

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

 

 

2,295

 

 

2,295

 

(2,295)

(1)

Other financial income (expense), net

 

(2,236)

 

(2,921)

 

(4,410)

 

(9,567)

 

2,921

(1)

(6,646)

Income (loss) before tax

 

20,350

 

6,363

 

(5,725)

 

20,988

 

21,100

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

(1,419)

 

112

 

 

(1,307)

 

(112)

(1,419)

Net income (loss)

$

18,931

 

6,475

 

(5,725)

 

19,681

 

$

19,681

Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income

 

 

 

 

 

3,668

(2)

 

3,668

Limited partners’ interest in net income (loss)

$

18,931

 

6,475

 

(5,725)

 

19,681

 

(3,668)

(2)

$

16,013

(1)Eliminations reverse each of the income statement line items of the proportional amounts for Joint venture FSRUs and record the Partnership's share of the Joint venture FSRUs net income (loss) to Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures.
(2)Allocates the preferred unitholders’ interest in net income to the preferred unitholders.

Three months ended June 30, 2019

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

Reporting

    

Eliminations

    

reporting

Time charter revenues

$

33,777

 

10,752

 

 

44,529

 

(10,752)

(1)  

$

33,777

Total revenues

 

33,777

 

10,752

 

 

44,529

 

  

 

33,777

Operating expenses

 

(9,885)

 

(2,233)

 

(1,451)

 

(13,569)

 

2,233

(1)  

 

(11,336)

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

(1,575)

(1)  

 

(1,575)

Segment EBITDA

 

23,892

 

8,519

 

(1,451)

 

30,960

 

  

  

 

  

Depreciation and amortization

 

(5,589)

 

(2,452)

 

 

(8,041)

 

2,452

(1)  

 

(5,589)

Operating income (loss)

 

18,303

 

6,067

 

(1,451)

 

22,919

 

  

  

 

15,277

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

 

 

(4,649)

 

 

(4,649)

 

4,649

(1)  

 

Other financial income (expense), net

 

(2,689)

 

(2,993)

 

(4,921)

 

(10,603)

 

2,993

(1)  

 

(7,610)

Income (loss) before tax

 

15,614

 

(1,575)

 

(6,372)

 

7,667

 

  

 

7,667

Income tax expense

 

(1,511)

 

 

 

(1,511)

 

  

 

(1,511)

Net income (loss)

$

14,103

 

(1,575)

 

(6,372)

 

6,156

 

  

$

6,156

Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income

 

 

 

 

 

3,378

(2)

 

3,378

Limited partners' interest in net income (loss)

$

14,103

 

(1,575)

 

(6,372)

 

6,156

 

(3,378)

(2)

$

2,778

(1)

Eliminations reverse each of the income statement line items of the proportional amounts for Joint venture FSRUs and record the Partnership's share of the Joint venture FSRUs net income (loss) to Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures.

(2)

Allocates the preferred unitholders' interest in net income to the preferred unitholders.

    

Six months ended June 30, 2020

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations

    

Reporting

Time charter revenues

$

71,122

 

22,666

 

 

93,788

 

(22,666)

(1)  

$

71,122

Total revenues

 

71,122

 

22,666

 

 

93,788

 

  

 

71,122

Operating expenses

 

(12,846)

 

(5,812)

 

(3,020)

 

(21,678)

 

5,812

(1)

 

(15,866)

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

(3,572)

(1)

 

(3,572)

Segment EBITDA

 

58,276

 

16,854

 

(3,020)

 

72,110

 

  

  

 

  

Depreciation and amortization

 

(10,516)

 

(4,984)

 

 

(15,500)

 

4,984

(1)

 

(10,516)

Operating income (loss)

 

47,760

 

11,870

 

(3,020)

 

56,610

 

  

 

41,168

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

 

 

(9,490)

 

 

(9,490)

 

9,490

(1)

 

Other financial income (expense), net

 

(4,781)

 

(5,952)

 

(8,851)

 

(19,584)

 

5,952

(1)

 

(13,632)

Income (loss) before tax

 

42,979

 

(3,572)

 

(11,871)

 

27,536

 

  

 

27,536

Income tax expense

 

(2,381)

 

 

 

(2,381)

 

 

(2,381)

Net income (loss)

$

40,598

 

(3,572)

 

(11,871)

 

25,155

 

$

25,155

Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income

 

 

 

 

 

7,337

(2)

 

7,337

Limited partners' interest in net income (loss)

$

40,598

 

(3,572)

 

(11,871)

 

25,155

 

(7,337)

(2)

$

17,818

(1)Eliminations reverse each of the income statement line items of the proportional amounts for Joint venture FSRUs and record the Partnership's share of the Joint venture FSRUs net income (loss) to Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures.
(2)Allocates the preferred unitholders’ interest in net income to the preferred unitholders.

As of June 30, 2020

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

Reporting

    

Eliminations

    

Reporting

Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation

$

630,030

247,201

 

 

877,231

 

(247,201)

(1)  

$

630,030

Net investment in financing lease

 

276,583

 

 

276,583

 

 

276,583

Goodwill

 

251

 

 

251

 

 

251

Advances to joint ventures

 

 

3,988

 

3,988

 

 

3,988

Total assets

 

979,367

272,396

 

5,548

 

1,257,311

 

(272,396)

(1)

 

984,915

Accumulated earnings of joint ventures

25

25

380

(1)

405

Accumulated losses of joint ventures

 

 

25

 

25

 

(732)

(1)

 

(707)

Expenditures for vessels & equipment

 

8

68

 

 

76

 

(68)

(2)

 

8

Expenditures for drydocking

 

2

 

 

2

 

(2)

(2)

 

Principal repayment financing lease

 

2,226

 

 

 

2,226

 

 

2,226

Amortization of above market & contract extension

$

1,664

 

 

 

1,664

 

$

1,664

(1)

Eliminates the proportional share of the Joint venture FSRUs' Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation, and Total assets and reflects the Partnership's share of net assets (assets less liabilities) of the Joint venture FSRUs as Accumulated earnings (losses) of joint ventures.

(2)

Eliminates the Joint venture FSRUs' Expenditures for vessels & equipment and drydocking to reflect the consolidated expenditures of the Partnership.

Six months ended June 30, 2019

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations

    

reporting

Time charter revenues

$

69,852

 

21,081

 

 

90,933

 

(21,081)

(1)

$

69,852

Other revenue

 

64

(3)

 

 

64

 

(1)

 

64

Total revenues

 

69,916

 

21,081

 

 

90,997

 

 

69,916

Operating expenses

 

(16,583)

 

(4,112)

 

(3,222)

 

(23,917)

 

4,112

(1)

 

(19,805)

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

(1,223)

(1)  

 

(1,223)

Segment EBITDA

 

53,333

 

16,969

 

(3,222)

 

67,080

 

  

  

 

  

Depreciation and amortization

 

(10,912)

 

(5,005)

 

 

(15,917)

 

5,005

(1)  

 

(10,912)

Operating income (loss)

 

42,421

 

11,964

 

(3,222)

 

51,163

 

 

37,976

Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment

1,030

1,030

(1)

1,030

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

 

 

(7,190)

 

 

(7,190)

 

7,190

(1)

 

Other financial income (expense), net

 

(6,926)

 

(5,997)

 

(8,368)

 

(21,291)

 

5,997

(1)

 

(15,294)

Income (loss) before tax

 

36,525

 

(1,223)

 

(11,590)

 

23,712

 

 

23,712

Income tax expense

 

(3,421)

 

 

 

(3,421)

 

 

(3,421)

Net income (loss)

$

33,104

 

(1,223)

 

(11,590)

 

20,291

 

$

20,291

Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income

 

 

 

 

 

6,742

(2)

 

6,742

Limited partners’ interest in net income (loss)

$

33,104

 

(1,223)

 

(11,590)

 

20,291

 

(6,742)

(2)

$

13,549

(1)Eliminations reverse each of the income statement line items of the proportional amounts for Joint venture FSRUs and record the Partnership's share of the Joint venture FSRUs net income (loss) to Equity in earnings (loss) of joint ventures.
(2)Allocates the preferred unitholders' interest in net income to the preferred unitholders.
(3)Other revenue consists of insurance proceeds received for claims related to repairs under the Mooring warranty. The Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for the cost of the repairs related to the Mooring, subject to repayment to the extent recovered from insurance proceeds. The amount was refunded to Höegh LNG during the second quarter of 2019. Refer to notes 4, 11 and 14.

As of December 31, 2019

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations

    

Reporting

Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation

$

640,431

 

252,789

 

 

893,220

 

(252,789)

(1)  

$

640,431

Net investment in financing lease

 

278,904

 

 

 

278,904

 

 

278,904

Goodwill

 

251

 

 

 

251

 

 

251

Advances to joint ventures

 

 

 

3,831

 

3,831

 

 

3,831

Total assets

 

996,201

 

284,174

 

16,599

 

1,296,974

 

(284,174)

(1)

 

1,012,800

Accumulated earnings of joint ventures

 

 

 

50

 

50

 

3,220

(1)

 

3,270

Expenditures for vessels & equipment

 

211

 

195

 

 

406

 

(195)

(2)

 

211

Expenditures for drydocking

 

3,107

 

913

 

 

4,020

 

(913)

(2)

 

3,107

Impairment/retirement of equipment

(75)

(75)

75

(2)

Principal repayment financing lease

 

4,168

 

 

 

4,168

 

 

4,168

Amortization of above market contract

$

3,631

 

 

 

3,631

 

$

3,631

(1)Eliminates the proportional share of the Joint venture FSRUs’ Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation, and Total assets and reflects the Partnership’s share of net assets (assets less liabilities) of the Joint venture FSRUs as Accumulated earnings of joint ventures.
(2)Eliminates (a) the Joint venture FSRUs’ Expenditures for vessels & equipment and drydocking to reflect the consolidated expenditures of the Partnership and (b) impairment/retirement of equipment to reflect the Partnership's consolidated assets.
v3.20.2
Time charter revenues and related contract balances
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Time charter revenues and related contract balances  
Time charter revenues and related contract balances

4. Time charter revenues and related contract balances

The Partnership presents its revenue by segment, disaggregated by revenue recognized in accordance with accounting standards on leasing and on revenue from contracts with customers for time charter services. In addition, material elements where the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows differ from the monthly invoicing under time charter contracts are separately presented. Revenue recognized for the Majority held FSRUs includes the amortization of above market contract intangibles. Revenue recognized for Joint venture FSRUs includes the amortization of deferred revenues related to the charterer's reimbursements for certain vessel modifications and drydocking costs. As a result, the timing of cash flows differs from monthly time charter invoicing. The Partnership believes the nature of its time charter contracts are the same, regardless of whether the contracts are accounted for as financing leases or operating leases for accounting purposes. As such, the Partnership did not apply the practical expedient in the lease guidance to combine lease and services components for operating leases because this would result in inconsistent disclosure for the time charter contracts.

The following tables summarize the disaggregated revenue of the Partnership by segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Three months ended June 30, 2020

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations (1)

    

reporting

Lease revenues, excluding amortization (2)

$

21,935

6,405

 

28,340

 

(6,405)

$

21,935

Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization

 

13,260

5,054

 

18,314

 

(5,054)

 

13,260

Amortization of above market & contract extension intangibles

 

(759)

 

(759)

 

 

(759)

Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock

 

680

 

680

 

(680)

 

Total revenues (4)

$

34,436

12,139

 

46,575

 

(12,139)

$

34,436

Three months ended June 30, 2019

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations (1)

    

reporting

Lease revenues, excluding amortization (2)

$

21,239

 

6,405

 

 

27,644

 

(6,405)

$

21,239

Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization

 

13,433

 

3,713

 

 

17,156

 

(3,713)

 

13,443

Amortization of above market contract intangibles

 

(905)

 

 

 

(905)

 

 

(905)

Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock

 

 

634

 

 

634

 

(634)

 

Total revenues (4)

$

33,777

 

10,752

 

 

44,529

 

(10,752)

$

33,777

Six months ended June 30, 2020

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations (1)

    

reporting

Lease revenues, excluding amortization (2)

$

44,393

 

12,810

 

 

57,203

 

(12,810)

$

44,393

Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization

 

28,393

 

8,507

 

 

36,900

 

(8,507)

 

28,393

Amortization of above market & contract extension intangibles

 

(1,664)

 

 

 

(1,664)

 

 

(1,664)

Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock

 

 

1,349

 

 

1,349

 

(1,349)

 

Total revenues (4)

$

71,122

 

22,666

 

 

93,788

 

(22,666)

$

71,122

Six months ended June 30, 2019

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations (1)

    

Reporting

Lease revenues, excluding amortization (2)

$

43,614

 

12,739

 

 

56,353

 

(12,739)

$

43,614

Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization

 

28,038

 

6,990

 

 

35,028

 

(6,990)

 

28,038

Amortization of above market contract intangibles

 

(1,800)

 

 

 

(1,800)

 

 

(1,800)

Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock

 

 

1,352

 

 

1,352

 

(1,352)

 

Other revenue (3)

 

64

 

 

 

64

 

 

64

Total revenues (4)

$

69,916

 

21,081

 

 

90,997

 

(21,081)

$

69,916

(1)Eliminations reverse the proportional amounts of revenue for Joint venture FSRUs to reflect the consolidated revenues included in the consolidated income statement. The Partnership's share of the Joint venture FSRUs revenues is included in Equity in earnings (loss) of joint ventures on the consolidated income statement.
(2)The financing lease revenues comprise about one-fourth of the total lease revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.
(3)Other revenue consists of insurance proceeds received for claims related to repairs under the Mooring warranty. The Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for the cost of the repairs related to the Mooring, subject to repayment to the extent recovered from insurance proceeds. Refer to notes 11 and 14.
(4)Payments made by the charterer directly to the tax authorities on behalf of the subsidiaries for advance collection of income taxes or final income tax is recorded as a component of total revenues and is disclosed separately in the consolidated statement of cash flows.

The Partnership’s risk and exposure related to uncertainty of revenues or cash flows related to its long-term time charter contracts primarily relate to the credit risk associated with the individual charterers. Payments are due under time charter contracts regardless of the demand for the charterers’ gas output or the utilization of the FSRU.

The consolidated trade receivables, contract assets, contract liabilities and refund liabilities included in the tables below, exclude the balances for the Joint venture FSRUs. The Partnership’s share of net assets in the Joint venture FSRUs is recorded in the consolidated balance sheet using the equity method on the line accumulated losses in joint ventures.

The following table summarizes the allocation of consolidated receivables between lease and service components:

As of

June 30, 

December 31,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Trade receivable for lease

$

5,233

$

2,898

Trade receivable for time charter services

 

4,794

 

2,133

Allowance for expected credit losses

(60)

Total trade receivable and amounts due from affiliates

$

9,967

$

5,031

Refer to note 2 for information related to the allowance for expected credit losses recorded on January 1, 2020. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, there was no change in the allowance for expected credit losses following the cumulative effect of adopting the new standard. There were no impairment losses for trade receivables for lease or time charter services or contract assets for the year ended December 31, 2019.

The following tables summarize the consolidated contract assets, contract liabilities and refund liabilities to customers for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and for the year ended December 31, 2019:

Services related

Contract

Refund liability

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

asset

    

to charters

Balance January 1, 2020

 

$

279

$

(125)

Additions

 

 

 

(718)

Reduction for receivables recorded

 

 

(18)

 

Reduction for revenue recognized from previous years

 

 

 

48

Repayments of refund liabilities to charterer

 

 

 

17

Balance June 30, 2020

 

$

261

$

(778)

Services related

Contract

Refund liability

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

Asset

    

to charters

Balance as of January 1, 2019

 

$

$

(1,834)

Additions

 

 

279

 

(65)

Reduction for receivables recorded

 

 

 

89

Reduction for revenue recognized from previous years

497

Repayments of refund liabilities to charterer

 

 

 

1,188

Balance as of December 31, 2019

 

$

279

$

(125)

Contract assets are reported in the consolidated balance sheet as a component of prepaid expenses and other receivables. Refund liabilities are reported in the consolidated balance sheet as a component of accrued liabilities and other payables.

The service-related contract asset reflected in the balance sheet relates to accrued revenue for reimbursable costs from charterers.

Refund liabilities to charterers include invoiced revenue to be refunded to charterers for estimated reimbursable costs that exceeded the actual cost incurred and for non-compliance with performance warranties in the time charter contracts that result in reduction of hire, liquidated damages or other performance related payments.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the major changes in the refund liability to charterers related to the settlement of a 2018 performance claim of $1,101 and the recognition of $497 of revenue related to conclusion of an audit by a charterer related to 2018 reimbursable expenses.

Net investment in financing lease:

The lease element of time charter hire for the financing lease is recognized over the lease term using the effective interest rate method and is included in time charter revenues. The financing lease is reflected on the consolidated balance sheets as net investment in financing lease, a receivable, as follows:

As of

June 30,

December 31,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Minimum lease payments

$

589,074

$

589,074

Unguaranteed residual value

 

146,000

 

146,000

Unearned income

 

(440,345)

 

(440,345)

Initial direct cost, net

 

3,095

 

3,095

Net investment in financing lease

 

297,824

 

297,824

Principal repayment and amortization

 

(21,145)

 

(18,920)

Allowance for credit loss

(96)

Net investment in financing lease at period end

 

276,583

 

278,904

Less: Current portion

 

(4,756)

 

(4,551)

Long term net investment in financing lease

$

271,827

$

274,353

Net investment in financing lease consists of:

 

 

Financing lease receivable

$

235,906

$

240,000

Unguaranteed residual value

 

40,677

 

38,904

Net investment in financing lease at period end

$

276,583

$

278,904

Refer to note 2 for information related to the allowance for expected credit losses recorded on January 1, 2020. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, there was no change in the allowance for expected credit losses following the cumulative effect of adopting the new standard. There were no impairment losses for financing lease receivable for the year ended December 31, 2019. The Partnership monitors quarterly actual credit losses, forecasts of LNG demand and changes in charterer or guarantor specific publicly available financial and credit information in developing expected credit losses. The Partnership has never incurred actual credit losses related to the net investment in financing lease. The Partnership measures the allowance for credit losses for the net investment in financing lease using the probability of default and loss given default method.

v3.20.2
Financial income (expense), net
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Financial income (expense), net  
Financial income (expense), net

5. Financial income (expense), net

The components of financial income (expense), net are as follows:

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Interest income

$

163

 

$

297

 

$

335

$

496

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(5,710)

 

(6,361)

 

(11,594)

 

(12,609)

Commitment fees

 

(34)

 

(148)

 

(69)

 

(260)

Amortization of debt issuance cost and fair value of debt assumed

 

(578)

 

(639)

 

(1,170)

 

(1,115)

Total interest expense

 

(6,322)

 

(7,148)

 

(12,833)

 

(13,984)

Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment

 

 

 

 

1,030

Other items, net:

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

 

166

 

(36)

 

214

 

(55)

Bank charges, fees and other

 

(41)

 

(85)

 

(127)

 

(138)

Withholding tax on interest expense and other

 

(612)

 

(638)

 

(1,221)

 

(1,613)

Total other items, net

 

(487)

 

(759)

 

(1,134)

 

(1,806)

Total financial income (expense), net

$

(6,646)

 

$

(7,610)

 

$

(13,632)

$

(14,264)

Interest income related to cash balances and interest accrued on the advances to the joint ventures for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. As of January 1, 2019, interest expense includes reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income and other gains or losses from derivatives due to the adoption of the revised guidance for derivatives and hedging. Refer to note 13 for additional information on the types of gains and losses on derivatives included in interest expense. Interest expense also includes interest related to the revolving credit facility from Höegh LNG, the Lampung facility and the $385 million facility. The gain on debt extinguishment relates to the refinancing of the Gallant/Grace facility in January 2019 with the $385 million facility. When the entities owning the Höegh Gallant and the Höegh Grace were acquired, a premium on the debt under the Gallant/Grace facility was recognized. The unamortized balance was recorded as a gain when the debt was extinguished on January 31, 2019.

v3.20.2
Income tax
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Income tax  
Income tax

6. Income tax

The Partnership is not subject to Marshall Islands corporate income taxes. The Partnership is subject to tax for earnings of its subsidiaries incorporated in Singapore, Indonesia, Cyprus and for certain Colombian source income. The income tax expense recorded in the consolidated income statements was $1,419 and $1,511 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $2,381 and $3,421 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The main reason for the decrease for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was the reduction of the tax rate in Indonesia which was enacted on March 31, 2020. The tax rate decreased from 25% for 2019 to 22% for 2020 and 2021 with further reductions to occur thereafter. The effect of changes in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized at the date of enactment. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the income tax expense principally related to subsidiaries in Indonesia, Singapore and Colombia. The Singapore subsidiary’s taxable income mainly arises from internal interest income. The charterer in Colombia pays certain taxes directly to the Colombian tax authorities on behalf of the Partnership’s subsidiaries that own and operate the Höegh Grace. The tax payments are a mechanism for advance collection of part of the income taxes for the Colombian subsidiary and a final income tax on Colombian source income for the non-Colombian subsidiary. The Partnership concluded these third-party payments to the tax authorities represent income taxes that must be accounted for under the guidance for income taxes. The amount of non-cash income tax expense was $218 and $220 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The amount of non-cash income tax expense was $423 and $422 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Benefits of uncertain tax positions are recognized when it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position taken in a tax return will be sustained upon examination based on the technical merits of the position. For the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, there were increases in uncertain tax positions of $96 and $101, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, there were increases in uncertain tax positions of $193 and $211, respectively. As of June 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, the unrecognized tax benefits were $2,476 and $2,283, respectively.

v3.20.2
Investments in joint ventures
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Investments in joint ventures  
Investments in joint ventures

7. Investments in joint ventures

As of

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Accumulated earnings of joint ventures

$

405

$

3,270

Accumulated losses of joint ventures

$

(707)

$

The Partnership has a 50% interest in each of SRV Joint Gas Ltd. (owner of the Neptune) and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. (owner of the Cape Ann). The following table presents the summarized financial information for 100% of the combined joint ventures on an aggregated basis.

    

Three months ended

    

Six months ended

 

June 30,

June 30,

 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

 

Time charter revenues

$

24,278

$

21,504

$

45,331

$

42,162

Operating expenses

 

(5,319)

 

(4,467)

 

(11,623)

 

(8,226)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(5,133)

 

(5,058)

 

(10,275)

 

(10,317)

Operating income

 

13,826

 

11,979

 

23,433

 

23,619

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments

 

4,589

 

(9,297)

 

(18,979)

 

(14,379)

Other financial expense, net

 

(5,842)

 

(5,985)

 

(11,905)

 

(11,994)

Income (loss) before tax

 

12,573

 

(3,303)

 

(7,451)

 

(2,754)

Income tax expense

 

223

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

12,796

$

(3,303)

$

(7,451)

$

(2,754)

Share of joint ventures owned

 

50

%  

 

50

%  

 

50

%  

 

50

%

Share of joint ventures net income (loss) before eliminations

 

6,398

 

(1,652)

 

(3,726)

 

(1,377)

Eliminations

 

77

 

77

 

154

 

154

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

$

6,475

$

(1,575)

$

(3,572)

$

(1,223)

    

As of

June 30,

December 31,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Cash and cash equivalents

$

14,763

$

17,897

Restricted cash

 

8,681

 

9,250

Other current assets

 

1,033

 

973

Total current assets

 

24,477

 

28,120

Restricted cash

 

25,913

 

34,650

Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation

 

509,576

 

521,060

Total long-term assets

 

535,489

 

555,710

Current portion of long-term debt

 

29,186

 

28,297

Amounts and loans due to owners and affiliates

 

886

 

629

Derivative instruments

 

15,011

 

13,089

Refund liabilities (1)

 

7,643

 

26,691

Other current liabilities

 

9,445

 

10,327

Total current liabilities

 

62,171

 

79,033

Long-term debt

 

360,434

 

375,091

Loans due to owners and affiliates

 

7,976

 

7,663

Derivative instruments

 

76,127

 

59,070

Other long-term liabilities

 

38,689

 

40,952

Total long-term liabilities

 

483,226

 

482,776

Net assets (liabilities)

$

14,569

$

22,021

Share of joint ventures owned

 

50

%  

 

50

%

Share of joint ventures net assets (liabilities) before eliminations

 

7,285

 

11,011

Eliminations

 

(7,587)

 

(7,741)

Accumulated earnings (losses) of joint ventures

$

(302)

$

3,270

(1)Refund liabilities include the liability for the boil-off claim (refer to note 14) and other refundable amounts due to the charterer.
v3.20.2
Advances to joint ventures
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Advances to joint ventures  
Advances to joint ventures

8. Advances to joint ventures

As of

    

June 30, 

    

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

2020

2019

Current portion of advances to joint ventures

$

$

Long-term advances to joint ventures

 

3,988

 

3,831

Advances/shareholder loans to joint ventures

$

3,988

$

3,831

The Partnership had advances of $3.2 million and $3.0 million due from SRV Joint Gas Ltd. as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Partnership had advances of $0.8 million due from SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The joint ventures repaid the original principal of all shareholder loans during 2016. As of June 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, the outstanding balances are accrued interest on the shareholder loans.

As of September 30, 2017, the joint ventures suspended payments on the shareholder loans pending the outcome of the boil-off claim. As of April 1, 2020, the joint ventures reached an agreement on the boil-off claim requiring settlement during 2020. The suspension of payments on the shareholder loans will be re-evaluated as the claim is settled. Accordingly, the outstanding balance on the shareholder loans is classified as long-term as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Refer to note 14 under “Joint ventures claims and accruals.” The advances, which are composed of accrued interest on the original principal, can be repaid based on available cash after servicing of long-term bank debt. There are no financial covenants in the joint ventures’ bank debt facilities, but certain other covenants and restrictions apply. Certain conditions apply to making distributions for the shareholder loans or dividends, including meeting a 1.20 historical and projected debt service coverage ratio. As of June 30, 2020, both the 1.20 historical and projected debt service coverage ratios were met by SRV Joint Gas Ltd. and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd.

v3.20.2
Long-term debt
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Long-term debt  
Long-term debt

9. Long-term debt

As of

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Lampung facility:

 

  

 

  

Export credit tranche

$

86,767

$

94,210

FSRU tranche

 

20,724

 

22,812

$385 million facility:

 

 

Commercial tranche

 

240,170

 

249,635

Export credit tranche

 

47,833

 

51,167

Revolving credit facility

48,300

48,300

Outstanding principal

 

443,794

 

466,124

Lampung facility unamortized debt issuance cost

 

(3,633)

 

(4,309)

$385 million facility unamortized debt issuance cost

(4,360)

(4,854)

Total debt

 

435,801

 

456,961

Less: Current portion of long-term debt

 

(44,660)

 

(44,660)

Long-term debt

$

391,141

$

412,301

Lampung facility

PT Hoegh LNG Lampung is the Borrower and Höegh LNG is the guarantor for the Lampung facility.

The primary financial covenants under the Lampung facility are as follows: 

Borrower must maintain a minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.10 to 1.00 for the preceding nine-month period tested on each quarterly repayment date; 
Guarantor’s book equity must be greater than the higher of (i) $200 million and (ii) 25% of total assets; and 
Guarantor’s free liquid assets (cash and cash equivalents or available draws on credit facilities) must be greater than $20 million.

As of June 30, 2020, the borrower and the guarantor were in compliance with the financial covenants under the Lampung facility.

The Lampung facility requires cash reserves that are held for specifically designated uses, including working capital, operations and maintenance and debt service reserves. Distributions are subject to “waterfall” provisions that allocate revenues to specified priorities of use (such as operating expenses, scheduled debt service, targeted debt service reserves and any other reserves) with the remaining cash being distributable only on certain dates and subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, including meeting a 1.20 historical debt service coverage ratio, no default or event of default then continuing or resulting from such distribution and the guarantor not being in breach of the financial covenants applicable to it. The Lampung facility limits, among other things, the ability of the Borrower to change its business, sell or grant liens on its property including the PGN FSRU Lampung, incur additional indebtedness or guarantee other indebtedness, make investments or acquisitions, enter into intercompany transactions and make distributions.

$385 million facility

Höegh LNG Partners LP is the borrower (the “Borrower”) for the senior secured term loan and revolving credit facility (the “$385 million facility”). Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited, which owns the Höegh Gallant, and Höegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd., the owner of the Höegh Grace (collectively, the "Vessel Owners"), Höegh LNG Colombia S.A.S., and Höegh LNG Egypt LLC, a subsidiary of Höegh LNG, are guarantors for the facility (collectively, the "guarantors").

The primary financial covenants under the $385 million facility are as follows:

The Partnership must maintain 
oConsolidated book equity (excluding hedge reserves and mark to market value of derivatives) equal to the greater of 
25% of total assets, and 
$150 million
oConsolidated working capital (current assets, excluding intercompany receivables and marked-to-market value of any financial derivative, less current liabilities, excluding intercompany payables, marked-to-market value of any financial derivative and the current portion of long-term debt) shall at all times be greater than zero 
oMinimum liquidity (cash and cash equivalents and available draws under a bank credit facility for a term of more than 12 months) equal to the greater of
$15 million, and
$2.5 million multiplied by the number of vessels owned or leased by the Partnership (prorate for partial ownership), subject to a cap of $20 million 
The Vessel Owners must maintain a ratio of combined EBITDA to debt service (principal repayments, guarantee commission, commitment fees and interest expense) for the preceding twelve months of a minimum of 115%

In addition, a security maintenance ratio based on the aggregate market value of the Höegh Gallant, the Höegh Grace and any additional security must be at least 125% of the aggregate outstanding loan balance.

As of June 30, 2020, the borrower and the Vessel Owners were in compliance with the financial covenants.

Under the $385 million facility, cash accounts are freely available for the use of the Borrower and the guarantors, unless there is an event of default. Cash can be distributed as dividends or to service loans of owners and affiliates provided that after the distribution the Borrower and the guarantors would remain in compliance with the financial covenants. The $385 million facility limits, among other things, the ability of the Borrower and the guarantors to change their business, grant liens on the Höegh Gallant or the Höegh Grace, incur additional indebtedness that is not at pari passu with the $385 million facility, enter into intercompany debt that is not subordinated to the $385 million facility and for the Vessel Owners to make investments or acquisitions.

v3.20.2
Accrued liabilities and payables
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Accrued liabilities and payables  
Accrued liabilities and payables

10. Accrued liabilities and payables

As of

June 30, 

December 31,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Accrued administrative and operating expenses

$

3,143

 

$

3,314

Accrued interest

 

2,651

 

2,850

Refund liabilities

 

778

 

125

Accrued property tax

 

489

 

3,033

Current tax payable

 

418

 

818

Lease liability

45

75

Other accruals and payables

 

232

 

949

Total accrued liabilities and other payables

$

7,756

 

$

11,164

v3.20.2
Related party transactions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Related party transactions  
Related Party Transactions

11. Related party transactions

Income (expenses) from related parties

As described in Related party agreements below, subsidiaries of Höegh LNG have provided the administrative services to the Partnership and ship management and/or technical support services for the PGN FSRU Lampung, the Höegh Gallant and the Höegh Grace as well as leasing the Höegh Gallant.

Related party amounts included in the consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 or in the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows:

Three months ended

Six months ended

Statement of income:

June 30, 

June 30, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Revenues

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

Time charter revenue Höegh Gallant (1)

$

11,112

$

10,131

 

$

23,415

$

22,310

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

Vessel operating expenses (2)

 

(5,192)

 

(5,417)

 

(9,531)

 

(10,706)

Hours, travel expense and overhead (3) and Board of Directors’ fees (4)

 

(982)

 

(773)

 

(2,129)

 

(2,131)

Financial (income) expense

Interest income from joint ventures (5)

 

79

 

73

 

157

 

143

Interest expense to Höegh LNG (6)

 

(57)

 

(686)

 

(196)

 

(1,354)

Total

$

4,960

$

3,328

 

$

11,716

$

8,262

As of

Balance sheet

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Equity

 

  

 

  

Contributions from Höegh LNG (7)

$

8,600

$

Repayment of indemnification received from Höegh LNG (8)

 

 

(64)

Issuance of units for Board of Directors’ fees (4)

 

 

194

Other and contribution from owner (9)

 

225

 

485

Total

$

8,825

$

615

1)Time charter revenue Höegh Gallant: Subsidiaries of Höegh LNG have leased the Höegh Gallant.
2)Vessel operating expenses: Subsidiaries of Höegh LNG provide ship management of vessels, including crews and the provision of all other services and supplies.
3)Hours, travel expenses and overhead: Subsidiaries of Höegh LNG provide management, accounting, bookkeeping and administrative support under administrative service agreements. These services are charged based upon the actual hours incurred for each individual as registered in the time-write system based on a rate which includes a provision for overhead and any associated travel expenses.
4)Board of Directors’ fees: Part of the board compensation is awarded as common units of the Partnership. Effective June 4, 2019 a total of 11,180 common units were awarded to non-employee directors under the Höegh LNG Partners LP Long Term Incentive Plan as compensation of $194 for part of the directors' fees. The awards were recorded as administrative expense and as an issuance of common units. Common units are recorded when issued.
5)Interest income from joint ventures: The Partnership and its joint venture partners have provided subordinated financing to the joint ventures as shareholder loans. Interest income for the Partnership’s shareholder loans to the joint ventures is recorded as interest income.
6)Interest expense to Höegh LNG and affiliates: Höegh LNG and its affiliates provided an $85 million revolving credit facility for general partnership purposes. The Partnership incurred interest expense on the drawn balance.
7)Non-cash contribution from Höegh LNG: As described under "Indemnifications" below, on April 8, 2020, the Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for its share of the joint ventures boil-off settlement payments by a reduction of $8.6 million on its outstanding balance on the $85 million revolving credit facility from Höegh LNG. This non-cash settlement from Höegh LNG was recorded as an increase in equity.
8)Cash contribution from/distribution to Höegh LNG: As described under “Indemnifications” below, Höegh LNG made indemnification payments to the Partnership or received refunds of indemnification from the Partnership which were recorded as contributions or distributions to equity.
9)Other and contribution from owner: Höegh LNG granted share-based incentives to certain key employees whose services benefit the Partnership. Related expenses are recorded as administrative expenses and as a contribution from owner since the Partnership is not invoiced for this employee benefit. Effective March 26, 2020, March 21, 2019 and September 14, 2018, the Partnership granted or extended the terms for 8,100, 10,917 and 28,018 phantom units , respectively, to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Partnership. Related expenses are recorded over the vesting period as an administrative expense and as an increase in equity. On August 6, 2020, the Partnership announced that the Partnership's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer resigned which will result in 15,378 of the phantom units not vesting. The remaining unvested phantom units will be 9,723 which will vest in 2020 and 2021.

Dividends to Höegh LNG: The Partnership has declared and paid quarterly distributions totaling $14.2 million to Höegh LNG for each of the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Receivables and payables from related parties

Amounts due from affiliates

As of

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Amounts due from affiliates

$

5,701

$

4,296

The amount due from affiliates relates to a receivable for time charter hire from subsidiaries of Höegh LNG for the Höegh Gallant and prefunding for intercompany services. The time charter hire is due 18 days from the receipt of the invoice. Time charter hire is invoiced at the end of the month in arrears.

Amounts due to owners and affiliates

As of

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Amounts due to owners and affiliates

$

3,627

$

2,513

As of June 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, amounts due to owners and affiliates principally relate to trade payables for services provided by subsidiaries of Höegh LNG.

Revolving credit facility due to owners and affiliates

As of

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Revolving credit facility

$

4,749

$

8,792

In August 2014, upon the closing of the IPO, the Partnership entered into an $85 million revolving credit facility with Höegh LNG, to be used to fund acquisitions and working capital requirements of the Partnership. The credit facility is unsecured and was repayable on January 1, 2020. On May 28, 2019, the repayment date on the $85 million revolving credit facility was extended to January 1, 2023 and the terms amended for the interest rate to be LIBOR plus a margin of 1.4% in 2019, 3.0% in 2020 and 4.0% thereafter. On April 8, 2020, the Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for its share of the joint ventures boil-off settlement payments by a reduction of $8.6 million on its outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility. On April 24, 2020, the Partnership drew $4.5 million on the revolving credit facility.

Related party agreements

In connection with the IPO the Partnership entered into several agreements including:

(i)An $85 million revolving credit facility with Höegh LNG, which was undrawn at the closing of the IPO;
(ii)An omnibus agreement with Höegh LNG, the general partner, and Höegh LNG Partners Operating LLC (the “operating company”) governing, among other things:
a.To what extent the Partnership and Höegh LNG may compete with each other;
b.The Partnership’s rights of first offer on certain FSRUs and LNG carriers operating under charters of five or more years; and
c.Höegh LNG’s provision of certain indemnities to the Partnership.
(iii)An administrative services agreement with Hoegh LNG Services Ltd., UK (“Höegh UK”), pursuant to which Höegh UK provided certain administrative services to the Partnership. This agreement expired during 2019; and
(iv)Höegh UK entered into administrative services agreements with Höegh LNG AS (“Höegh Norway”) and Leif Höegh (U.K.) Limited, pursuant to which Höegh Norway and Leif Höegh (U.K.) Limited provided Höegh UK certain administrative services. Additionally, the operating company entered into an administrative services agreement with Leif Höegh (U.K.) Limited to allow Leif Höegh (U.K.) Limited to provide services directly to the operating company. Each of these agreements expired , or were terminated by mutual agreement, during 2019.

Existing agreements remained in place following the IPO for provision of certain services to the Partnership's vessel owning joint ventures or entity, of which the material agreements are as follows:

The joint ventures are parties to ship management agreements with Höegh LNG Fleet Management AS (“Höegh LNG Management”) pursuant to which Höegh LNG Management provides the joint ventures with technical and maritime management and crewing of the Neptune and the Cape Ann, and Höegh Norway is a party to a sub-technical support agreement with Höegh LNG Management pursuant to which Höegh LNG Management provides technical support services with respect to the PGN FSRU Lampung; and
The joint ventures are parties to commercial and administration management agreements with Höegh Norway, and PT Hoegh LNG Lampung is a party to a technical information and services agreement with Höegh Norway.

Subsequent to the IPO, the Partnership has acquired vessel owning entities. Existing agreements remained in place following the acquisition for the time charter of the Höegh Gallant and receipt of certain services, of which the material agreements are as follows:

Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited acting through its Egyptian Branch had a Lease and Maintenance Agreement (the “time charter”) with EgyptCo for the lease and maintenance of the Höegh Gallant and the provision of crew and certain ship management services for a combined daily hire rate. The time charter started in April 2015 and expired in April 2020;
Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited is party to a ship management agreement with Höegh LNG Management pursuant to which Höegh LNG Management provides the technical management of the Höegh Gallant, and Hoegh LNG Maritime Management Pte. Ltd. (“Höegh Maritime Management”) is a party to a secondment agreement, as amended, with Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited pursuant to which Höegh Maritime Management provides qualified crew for the Höegh Gallant; and
Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited is party to a management agreement with Höegh Norway, pursuant to which Höegh Norway provides administrative, commercial and technical management services, each as instructed from time to time by Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited.

Existing agreements remained in place for the time charter of the Höegh Grace following the acquisition and receipt of certain services, of which the material agreements are as follows:

a ship management agreement with Höegh LNG Management pursuant to which Höegh LNG Management provides technical and maritime management services;
a manning agreement with Höegh Fleet Services Philippines Inc. to recruit and engage crew for the vessel;
a technical services agreement with Höegh Norway to provide technical services for the vessel;
a management consulting agreement with Höegh Norway to provide support related to certain management activities;
a crew recruitment consulting services agreement with Höegh Maritime Management to provide professional consulting services in connection with recruitment of crew and other employees;
an agreement for provision of professional payment services with Höegh Maritime Management to provide services in connection with the payment of monthly salaries to the crew and employees working on the vessel; and
a spare parts procurement and insurance services agreement with Höegh LNG Management to arrange for the supply of spare parts and the insurance coverage for the vessel.

In December 2019, the Partnership and the operating company entered an administrative services agreement with Höegh Norway, pursuant to which Höegh Norway provides certain administrative services to the Partnership.

On April 30, 2020, the Partnership entered a Lease and Maintenance Agreement with a subsidiary of Höegh LNG for the time charter of the Höegh Gallant and the provision of crew and certain ship management services for use as either an FSRU or an LNG carrier for a combined daily hire rate. The terms of the agreement were approved by the Partnership's board of directors and the conflicts committee. The Subsequent Charter commenced on May 1, 2020 and expires July 31, 2025.

Indemnifications

Environmental indemnifications:

Under the omnibus agreement, Höegh LNG agreed to indemnify the Partnership until August 12, 2019 against certain environmental and toxic tort liabilities with respect to the assets contributed or sold to the Partnership to the extent arising prior to the time they were contributed or sold to the Partnership. No indemnification claims were filed for environmental liabilities under the agreement prior to its expiration.

Other indemnifications:

Pursuant to a letter agreement dated August 12, 2015, Höegh LNG confirmed that the indemnification provisions of the omnibus agreement include indemnification for all non-budgeted, non-creditable Indonesian value added taxes and non-budgeted Indonesian withholding taxes, including any related impact on cash flow from PT Hoegh LNG Lampung and interest and penalties associated with any non-timely Indonesian tax filings related to the ownership or operation of the PGN FSRU Lampung and the Mooring whether incurred (i) prior to the closing date of the IPO, (ii) after the closing date of the IPO to the extent such taxes, interest, penalties or related impact on cash flows relate to periods of ownership or operation of the PGN FSRU Lampung and the Mooring and are not subject to prior indemnification payments or deemed reimbursable by the charterer under its audit of the taxes related to the PGN FSRU Lampung time charter for periods up to and including June 30, 2015, or (iii) after June 30, 2015 to the extent withholding taxes exceed the minimum amount of withholding tax due under Indonesian tax regulations due to lack of documentation or untimely withholding tax filings.

No indemnification claims were filed or received for the three or six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

In the first quarter of 2019, insurance proceeds of approximately $0.06 million were received related to repairs under the warranty for the Mooring. The Partnership had been indemnified by Höegh LNG for all warranty provisions at the time the costs were incurred, and the Partnership refunded the amount recovered by insurance to Höegh LNG in the second quarter of 2019. Refer to note 14.

Under the contribution, purchase and sale agreement entered into with respect to the purchase of the Höegh Gallant entities, Höegh LNG will indemnify the Partnership for:

1.losses from breach of warranty;
2.losses related to certain environmental and tax liabilities attributable to the operation of the Höegh Gallant prior to the closing date;
3.all capital gains tax or other export duty incurred in connection with the transfer of the Höegh Gallant outside of Höegh LNG Cyprus Limited’s permanent establishment in a Public Free Zone in Egypt;
4.any recurring non-budgeted costs owed to Höegh LNG Management with respect to payroll taxes;
5.any non-budgeted losses suffered or incurred in connection with the commencement of services under the time charter with EgyptCo or EgyptCo’s time charter with EGAS; and
6.liabilities under the Gallant/Grace facility not attributable to the Höegh Gallant.

No indemnification claims were filed or received for the three or six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Under the contribution, purchase and sale agreements entered into with respect to the acquisitions of the 51% and 49% ownership interests in the Höegh Grace entities, Höegh LNG will indemnify the Partnership for:

1.losses from breach of warranty;
2.losses related to certain environmental liabilities, damages or repair costs and tax liabilities attributable to the operation of the Höegh Grace prior to the closing date;
3.any recurring non-budgeted costs owed to tax authorities with respect to payroll taxes, taxes related to social security payments, corporate income taxes (including income tax for equality and surcharge on income tax for equality), withholding tax, port associations, local Cartagena tax, and financial transaction tax, including any penalties associated with taxes to the extent not reimbursed by the charterer; and
4.any non-budgeted losses suffered or incurred in connection with commencement of services under the Höegh Grace charter with SPEC.

No indemnification claims were filed or received for the three or six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

On September 27, 2017, the Partnership entered into an indemnification agreement with Höegh LNG with respect to the boil-off claims under the Neptune and Cape Ann time charters, pursuant to which Höegh LNG will, among other things, indemnify the Partnership for its share of any losses and expenses related to or arising from the failure of either Neptune or Cape Ann to meet the performance standards related to the daily boil-off of LNG under their respective time charters (including any cash impact that may result from any settlement with respect to such claims, including any reduction in the hire rate under either time charter). On April 8, 2020, the Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for its share of the joint ventures boil-off settlement payments by a reduction of $8.6 million on its outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility due to owners and affiliates. This non-cash settlement from Höegh LNG was recorded as an increase in equity. No indemnification claims were made or received by the Partnership for the three or six months June 30, 2019. Refer to note 14.

v3.20.2
Financial Instruments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Financial Instruments  
Financial Instruments

12. Financial Instruments

Fair value measurements

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash – The fair value of the cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash approximates its carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets.

Amounts due from (to) owners and affiliates – The fair value of the non-interest-bearing receivables or payables approximates their carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets since the receivables or payables are to be settled consistent with trade receivables and payables.

Derivative instruments – The fair values of the interest rate swaps are estimated based on the present value of cash flows over the term of the instruments based on the relevant LIBOR interest rate curves, adjusted for the subsidiary’s credit worthiness and the credit worthiness of the counterparty to the derivative.

Advances (shareholder loans) to joint ventures – The fair values of the fixed rate subordinated shareholder loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities and the current credit worthiness of the joint ventures.

Lampung and $385 million facilities – The fair values of the variable rate debt are estimated based on the present value of cash flows over the term of the instruments based on the estimated currently available margins and LIBOR interest rates as of the balance sheet date for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities and the current credit worthiness of the Partnership.

Revolving credit due to owners and affiliates – The fair value of the variable rate debt is estimated based on the present value of cash flows over the term of the instruments based on the estimated currently available margins and LIBOR interest rates as of the balance sheet date for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities and the current credit worthiness of the Partnership.

The fair value estimates are categorized by a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value as follows:

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2: Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

The following table includes the estimated fair value and carrying value of those assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis, as well as the estimated fair value of the financial instruments that are not accounted for at a fair value on a recurring basis. Trade payables and receivables for which the estimated fair values are equivalent to carrying values are not specified below.

As of

As of

June 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

amount

value

amount

Value

Asset

Asset

Asset

Asset

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

Level

    

(Liability)

    

(Liability)

    

(Liability)

    

(Liability)

Recurring:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

 

1

$

25,623

 

25,623

 

39,126

$

39,126

Restricted cash

 

1

 

18,390

 

18,390

 

20,693

 

20,693

Derivative instruments

 

2

 

(30,860)

 

(30,860)

 

(14,935)

 

(14,935)

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts due from affiliate

 

2

 

5,701

 

5,701

 

4,296

 

4,296

Advances (shareholder loans) to joint ventures

 

2

 

3,988

 

4,121

 

3,831

 

4,029

Current amounts due to owners and affiliates

 

2

 

(3,627)

 

(3,627)

 

(2,513)

 

(2,513)

Lampung facility

 

2

 

(103,858)

 

(109,270)

 

(112,713)

 

(119,598)

$385 million facility

2

(331,943)

(340,686)

(344,248)

(352,219)

Revolving credit facility due to owners & affiliates

 

2

$

(4,749)

 

(4,735)

 

(8,792)

$

(8,717)

v3.20.2
Risk management, derivative instruments and concentrations of risk
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Risk management, derivative instruments and concentrations of risk  
Risk management, derivative instruments and concentrations of risk

13. Risk management, derivative instruments and concentrations of risk

Derivative instruments can be used in accordance with the overall risk management policy.

Interest rate risk, derivative instruments and cash flow hedges

Cash flow hedging strategy

The Partnership is exposed to fluctuations in cash flows from floating interest rate exposure on its long-term debt used principally to finance its vessels. Interest rate swaps are used for the management of the floating interest rate risk exposure. The interest rate swaps have the effect of converting a portion of the outstanding debt from a floating to a fixed rate over the life of the interest rate swaps. Interest rate swaps exchange a receipt of floating interest for a payment of fixed interest which reduces the exposure to interest rate variability on the Partnership's outstanding floating-rate debt over the life of the interest rate swaps. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, there were interest rate swap agreements related to the Lampung facility ("Lampung interest rate swaps") and the commercial tranche of the $385 million facility ("$385 million interest rate swaps") floating rate debt that are designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes.

As of June 30, 2020, the following interest rate swap agreements were outstanding:

Fair

 

value

Interest

carrying

Fixed

Rate 

Notional

amount

Interest

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

Index

    

amount

    

liability

    

Term

    

Rate(1)

LIBOR-based debt

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

Lampung interest rate swaps (2)

 

LIBOR

$

107,491

 

(7,011)

 

Sep 2026

 

2.800

%

$385 million facility swaps (2)

LIBOR

$

59,130

(6,369)

Jan 2026

2.941

%

$385 million facility swaps (2)

LIBOR

$

59,130

(5,961)

Oct 2025

2.838

%

$385 million facility swaps (2)

 

LIBOR

$

59,130

 

(5,864)

 

Jan 2026

 

2.735

%

$385 million facility swaps (2)

 

LIBOR

$

59,130

 

(5,655)

 

Jan 2026

 

2.650

%

1)Excludes the margins paid on the floating-rate debt.
2)All interest rate swaps are U.S. dollar denominated and principal amount reduces quarterly from the effective date of the interest rate swaps.

The Borrower under the Lampung facility entered five forward starting swap agreements with identical terms for a total notional amount of $237.1 million with an effective date of March 17, 2014. The swaps amortize over 12 years to match the outstanding balance of the Lampung facility and exchange 3-month USD LIBOR variable interest payments for fixed rate payments at 2.8%. The interest rate swaps were designated for accounting purposes as cash flow hedges of the variable interest payments on the Lampung facility. As of December 29, 2014, a prepayment of $7.9 million on the Lampung facility occurred which resulted in an amendment of the original interest rate swaps and the hedge was de-designated for accounting purposes. The other terms of the amended interest rate swaps did not change but the nominal amount of the interest rate swaps was reduced to match the outstanding debt. The amended interest rate swaps were re-designated as a cash flow hedge for accounting purposes.

As of December 31, 2018, the Partnership had entered into forward starting interest rate swaps with a nominal amount of $130.0 million to hedge part of the interest rate risk on the floating element of the interest rate for the commercial tranches of the $385 million facility. The Partnership makes fixed payments of 2.941% and 2.838%, based on a nominal amount of $65.0 million for each, in exchange for floating payments. The interest rate swaps were designated for accounting purposes as cash flow hedges of the variable interest payments for $130.0 million of the commercial tranches of the $385 million facility which was expected to be drawn and was drawn on January 31, 2019. In February 2019, the Partnership entered into interest rate swaps related to the $385 million facility with a nominal amount of $127.7 million for which the Partnership makes fixed payments of 2.735% and 2.650% based on nominal amount of $63.8 million for each. The interest rate swaps were designated for accounting purposes as cash flow hedges of the variable interest payments for $127.7 million of the commercial tranches of the $385 million facility. The swaps amortize over approximately 7 years to match the outstanding balances of the commercial tranches of the $385 million facility until the maturity dates. The export credit tranches have a fixed interest rate and, therefore, no variability in cash flows as a result of changes in interest rates.

The following table presents the location and fair value amounts of derivative instruments, segregated by type of contract, on the consolidated balance sheets. All derivatives are designated as cash flow hedging instruments.

Fair value of derivative instruments

Current

Long-term 

Current

Long-term

assets:

assets:

liabilities:

liabilities:

Derivative

Derivative

derivative

derivative

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

instruments

    

Instruments

    

instruments

    

instruments

As of June 30, 2020

  

  

 

  

 

  

Interest rate swaps

$

$

$

(7,208)

$

(23,652)

As of December, 2019

 

 

  

 

 

Interest rate swaps

$

$

$

(2,907)

$

(12,028)

The following effects of cash flow hedges relating to interest rate swaps are included in interest expense and income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income which are the same lines as the earnings effects of the hedged item for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Effect of cash flow hedge accounting on the consolidated statement of income

    

Three months ended

    

Six months ended

June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020

Income

Interest

tax

Interest

Income tax

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

expense

    

benefit

    

expense

    

benefit

Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps in cash flow hedging relationships:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income included in hedge effectiveness

$

(1,022)

$

$

(1,810)

$

Amortization of amount excluded from hedge effectiveness

 

235

 

 

400

 

Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach

 

(256)

 

53

 

(512)

 

129

Total gains (losses) on derivative instruments

$

(1,043)

$

53

$

(1,922)

$

129

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30, 2019

June 30, 2019

Interest

Income tax

Interest

Income tax

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

expense

    

benefit

    

expense

    

benefit

Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps in cash flow hedging relationships:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income included in hedge effectiveness

$

(113)

$

$

(112)

$

Amortization of amount excluded from hedge effectiveness

 

224

 

 

468

 

Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach

 

(248)

 

54

 

(475)

 

117

Settlement of cash flow hedge

 

 

 

199

 

Total gains (losses) on derivative instruments

$

(137)

$

54

$

80

$

117

The settlement of cash flow hedge related to the interest rate swaps for Gallant/Grace facility. The Gallant/Grace interest rate swaps were terminated when the facility was extinguished on January 31, 2019. Due to the termination, the counterparties of the Gallant/Grace interest rate swaps paid settlement amounts resulting in a gain on the settlement of the cash flow hedge.

The effect of cash flow hedges relating to interest rate swaps and the related tax effects on other comprehensive income, changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and on earnings is as follows as of and for the period ended June 30, 2020.

Effect of cash flow hedge accounting on accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) and earnings

    

Cash Flow Hedge

Accumulated other comprehensive 

income

Earnings

Before tax 

Tax 

gains 

benefit 

Net of 

Interest

Tax 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

(losses)

    

(expense)

    

tax

    

 expense

    

benefit

Balance as of December 31, 2019

$

(18,119)

 

176

$

(17,943)

 

  

 

  

Effective portion of unrealized loss on cash flow hedge

 

(18,136)

 

 

(18,136)

 

  

 

  

Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income included in hedge effectiveness

 

1,810

 

 

1,810

 

(1,810)

 

Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach

 

512

 

(129)

 

383

 

(512)

 

129

Other comprehensive income for period

 

(15,814)

 

(129)

 

(15,943)

 

  

 

  

Balance as of June 30, 2020

$

(33,933)

 

47

$

(33,886)

 

  

 

  

Gain (loss) reclassified to earnings

 

  

$

(2,322)

$

129

The effect of cash flow hedges relating to interest rate swaps and the related tax effects on other comprehensive income, changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and on earnings is as follows as of and for the period ended June 30, 2019.

Effect of cash flow hedge accounting on accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) and earnings

Cash Flow Hedge

Accumulated other comprehensive

income

Earnings

Before tax

Tax

gains

benefit

Net of

Interest

Tax

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

(losses)

    

(expense)

    

tax

    

expense

    

benefit

Balance as of December 31, 2018

$

(5,902)

565

$

(5,337)

  

  

Initial value of interest rate swap to be recognized in earnings on amortization approach

 

(625)

 

 

(625)

 

  

 

  

Effective portion of unrealized loss on cash flow hedge

 

(12,896)

 

 

(12,896)

 

  

 

  

Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income included in hedge effectiveness

 

112

 

 

112

 

(112)

 

Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach

 

475

 

(117)

 

358

 

(475)

 

117

Other comprehensive income for period

 

(12,934)

 

(117)

 

(13,051)

 

  

 

  

Balance as of June 30, 2019

$

(18,836)

 

448

$

(18,388)

 

  

 

  

Gain (loss) reclassified to earnings

 

  

 

  

 

  

$

(587)

$

117

Other comprehensive income for the period from July 1, 2019 to December 31 2019

717

(272)

445

Balance as of December 31, 2019

$

(18,119)

176

$

(17,943)

As of June 30, 2020, the estimated amounts to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings during the next twelve months is $8.2 million for amortization of accumulated other comprehensive income.

Foreign exchange risk

All financing, interest expenses from financing and most of the Partnership’s revenue and expenditures for vessel improvements are denominated in U.S. dollars. Certain operating expenses can be denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars. For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019, no derivative instruments have been used to manage foreign exchange risk.

Credit risk

Credit risk is the exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties related to cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade receivables , net investment in financing lease and interest rate swap agreements. In order to minimize counterparty risk, bank relationships are established with counterparties with acceptable credit ratings at the time of the transactions. Credit risk related to receivables is limited by performing ongoing credit evaluations of the customers’ financial condition. PGN guarantees PGN LNG’s obligations under the PGN FSRU Lampung time charter. Höegh LNG provides a guarantee for its subsidiary's payment obligations under the Subsequent Charter for the Höegh Gallant. The other time charters do not have parent company guarantees. Refer to note 2 for a discussion of the allowance for expected credit loss.

Concentrations of risk

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Partnership to significant concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade receivables and derivative contracts (interest rate swaps). The maximum exposure to loss due to credit risk is the book value at the balance sheet date. The Partnership does not have a policy of requiring collateral or security. Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are placed with qualified financial institutions. Periodic evaluations are performed of the relative credit standing of those financial institutions. In addition, exposure is limited by diversifying among counterparties. There are three charterers so there is a concentration of risk related to trade receivables. While the maximum exposure to loss due to credit risk is the book value of trade receivables at the balance sheet date, should the time charters for the PGN FSRU Lampung, or the Höegh Grace terminate prematurely, Höegh LNG terminate prematurely the Subsequent Charter for the Höegh Gallant, or the option to acquire the PGN FSRU Lampung be exercised, there could be delays in obtaining new time charters and the hire rates could be lower depending upon the prevailing market conditions.

v3.20.2
Commitments and contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Commitments and contingencies  
Commitments and contingencies

14. Commitments and contingencies

Contractual commitments

As of June 30, 2020, the Partnership has no material commitments for capital expenditures.

Claims and Contingencies

Joint ventures boil-off settlement

Under the Neptune and the Cape Ann time charters, the joint ventures undertake to ensure that the vessel always meets specified performance standards during the term of the time charters. The performance standards include the vessel not exceeding a maximum average daily boil-off of LNG, subject to certain contractual exclusions, as specified in the time charter. Pursuant to the charters, the hire rate is subject to deduction by the charterer of, among other things, sums due in respect of the joint ventures’ failure to satisfy the specified performance standards during the period. On September 8, 2017, the charterer notified the joint ventures that it was formally making a claim for compensation in accordance with the provisions of the charters for a stated quantity of LNG exceeding the maximum average daily boil-off since the beginning for the charters. Accruals are recorded for loss contingencies or claims when it is probable that a liability will be incurred, and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. As of September 30, 2017, the joint ventures determined the liability associated with the boil-off claim was probable and could be reasonably estimated resulting in a total accrual of $23.7 million which was recorded as a reduction of time charter revenues in the third quarter of 2017. As a precaution, the joint ventures suspended payments on their shareholder loans as of September 30, 2017 pending the outcome of the boil-off claim. Refer to note 8. The Partnership's 50% share of the accrual was approximately $11.9 million. The claim was referred to arbitration.

In February 2020, each of the joint ventures and the charterer reached a commercial settlement addressing all the past and future claims related to boil-off with respect to the Neptune and the Cape Ann. The settlement amount was in line with the accrual made by the joint ventures. Accordingly, the accrual was unchanged as of December 31, 2019. The settlement reached was subject to executing final binding agreements between the parties. The final settlement and release agreements were signed on and had an effective date of April 1, 2020. Among other things, the settlement provided that 1) the boil-off claim, up to the effective date of the settlement agreements, would be settled for an aggregate amount of $23.7 million, paid in instalments during 2020, 2) the costs of the arbitration tribunal would be equally split between the parties and each party would settle its legal and other costs, 3) the joint ventures have or would implement technical upgrades on the vessels at their own cost to minimize boil-off, and 4) the relevant provisions of the time charters would be amended regarding the computation and settlement of prospective boil-off claims. The Partnership’s 50% share of the settlement was the same as its share of the accrual, or approximately $11.9 million. As a result, the settlement had no impact to the Partnership’s consolidated income statement for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

The Partnership will be indemnified by Höegh LNG for its share of the cash impact of the settlement, the arbitration costs and legal expenses, the technical modifications of the vessels and any prospective boil-off claims or other direct impacts of the settlement agreement.

On April 7, 2020, the joint ventures paid the charterer a total of $17.2 million as part of the settlement of the boil-off claim. The Partnership’s 50% share was $8.6 million. The remaining amount of the settlement of $6.5 million is due no later than December 15, 2020.

On April 8, 2020, the Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for its share of the joint ventures boil-off settlement payments by a reduction of $8.6 million on its outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility due to owners and affiliates.

Indonesian corporate income tax

Based upon the Partnership’s experience in Indonesia, tax regulations, guidance and interpretation in Indonesia may not always be clear and may be subject to alternative interpretations or changes in interpretations over time. The Partnership’s Indonesian subsidiary is subject to examination by the Indonesian tax authorities for corporate income tax for up to five years following the completion of a fiscal year. As a result, it is likely that there will be an examination by the Indonesian tax authorities for the tax return for 2015 during 2020. The Indonesian subsidiary requested a refund for overpayment of corporate income taxes for 2019 when it filed the 2019 tax return which will result in an automatic examination of the tax return for the year ended December 31, 2019. The examinations may lead to ordinary course adjustments or proposed adjustments to the subsidiary’s income taxes with respect to years under examination. Future examinations may or may not result in changes to the Partnership’s provisions on tax filings from 2015 through 2019. As of June 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, the unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions were $2.5 million and $2.3 million, respectively.

Indonesian property tax

The Partnership’s Indonesian subsidiary was assessed for Land and Building tax (“property tax”) and penalties of $3.0 million by the Indonesian authorities for the period from 2015 through 2019. The assessment was due to the issuance of the Indonesian Minister of Finance’s Decree No. 186/PMK.03/2019 (“PMK 186/2019”) which defines FSRUs as a “Building” subject to the tax. The Partnership’s Indonesian subsidiary has appealed the assessment. Depending on the level of appeal pursued, the appeal process could take a number of years to conclude. There can be no assurance of the result of the appeal or whether the Indonesian subsidiary will prevail. As a result, the property tax and penalties were expensed as a component of vessel operating expenses during the fourth quarter of 2019. Until the appeal is concluded, the Indonesian subsidiary will be required to pay an annual property tax expected to be approximately $0.6 million.

PGN LNG claims and refunds

The Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for certain non-budgeted expenses (including warranty costs associated with repairs of the Mooring). No indemnification claims were filed or received for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

In the first quarter of 2019, insurance proceeds of approximately $0.06 million were received related to repairs under the warranty for the Mooring. The Partnership had been indemnified by Höegh LNG for all warranty provisions at the time the costs were incurred, and the Partnership refunded the amount recovered by insurance to Höegh LNG in the second quarter of 2019. Refer to note 11.

v3.20.2
Supplemental cash flow information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Supplemental cash flow information  
Supplemental cash flow information

15. Supplemental cash flow information

    

Three months ended

    

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

2020

2019

2020

2019

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Non-cash expenditures for vessel and other equipment

$

 

(43)

 

$

(43)

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Non-cash indemnifications received

$

8,600

 

 

8,600

$

Refer to note 11 for non-cash indemnification received information.

v3.20.2
Issuance of common units and Series A Preferred Units
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Issuance of common units and Series A Preferred Units  
Issuance of common units and Series A Preferred Units

16. Issuance of common units and Series A Preferred Units

On January 26, 2018, the Partnership entered into sales agreement with B. Riley FBR Inc. (the "Agent"). Under the terms of the sales agreement, the Partnership could offer and sell up to $120 million aggregate offering amount of common units and Series A preferred units through the Agent, acting as agent for the Partnership (the "Prior ATM Program").

On October 18, 2019, the Partnership entered into a sales agreement with the Agent for a new ATM program and terminated the Prior ATM Program. Under the terms of the new sales agreement, the Partnership may offer and sell up to $120 million aggregate offering amount of common units and Series A preferred units, from time to time, through the Agent, acting as an agent for the Partnership. Sales of such units may be made in negotiated transactions that are deemed to be “at the market” offerings, including sales made directly on the New York Stock Exchange or through a market maker other than on an exchange.

For the period January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020, the Partnership sold 82,409 Series A preferred units under the new ATM program at an average gross sales price of $26.25 per unit and received net proceeds, after sales commissions, of $2.1 million. The Partnership paid an aggregate of $0.04 million in sales commissions to the Agent in the period from January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020 in connection with such sales. The Partnership did not issue any Series A preferred units during the period from April 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020. The Partnership did not issue any common units under the ATM program during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

From the commencement of the Prior ATM program in January 2018 through June 30, 2020, the Partnership sold 2,107,999 Series A preferred units and 306,266 common units and received net proceeds of $53.9 million and $5.6 million, respectively. The compensation paid to the Agent for such sales was $1.0 million.

    

Six months ended June 30, 2020

Series A

Preferred

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

Common units

    

Units

    

Total

Gross proceeds for units issued

$

 

2,163

$

2,163

Less: Commissions

 

 

(38)

 

(38)

Net proceeds for units issued

$

 

2,125

$

2,125

The Partnership did not issue any Series A preferred units or common units for the period ended March 31, 2019. For the period April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, the Partnership sold 51,267 Series A preferred units under the Prior ATM program at an average gross sales price of $26.14 per unit and received net proceeds, after sales commissions, of $1.3 million. For the period from April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, the Partnership sold 53,160 common units under the Prior ATM program at an average sales price of $19.60 per unit and received net proceeds, after sales commissions, of $1.0 million. The Partnership paid an aggregate of $0.04 million in sales commissions to the Agent in connection with such sales in the period from April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019.

v3.20.2
Common, subordinated and preferred units
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Common, subordinated and preferred units  
Common, subordinated and preferred units

17. Common, subordinated and preferred units

The following table shows the movements in the number of common units, subordinated units and preferred units from December 31, 2018 until June 30, 2020:

Common

Common

8.75% Series A

Units

Units 

Subordinated

Preferred

(in units)

    

Public

    

Höegh LNG

    

Units 

    

Units

December 31, 2018

 

17,944,701

 

2,101,438

 

13,156,060

 

6,129,070

June 4, 2019; Awards to non-employee directors as compensation for directors’ fees

 

8,944

 

 

 

July 16, 2019; Awards to non-employee directors as compensation for directors’ fees

 

2,236

 

 

 

August 16, 2019; Subordinated units converted to common units

 

 

13,156,060

 

(13,156,060)

 

Phantom units issued to CEO/CFO during 2019

 

19,745

 

 

 

ATM program (from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019)

 

53,160

 

 

 

496,520

December 31, 2019

 

18,028,786

 

15,257,498

 

 

6,625,590

ATM program (from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020)

82,409

June 30, 2020

 

18,028,786

 

15,257,498

 

 

6,707,999

The subordination period, as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Höegh LNG Partners LP, for the subordinated units ended on August 16, 2019. All of the subordinated units, which were owned by Höegh LNG, converted to common units on a one-for-one basis. As of June 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, Höegh LNG owned 15,257,498 common units.

Refer to note 18 for information on distributions to common unitholders.

The Series A preferred units represent perpetual equity interests in the Partnership and, unlike the Partnership’s debt, do not give rise to a claim for payment of a principal amount at a particular date. The Series A preferred units rank senior to the Partnership’s common units as to the payment of distributions and amounts payable upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up but junior to all the Partnership’s debt and other liabilities. The Series A preferred units have a liquidation preference of $25.00 per unit. At any time on or after October 5, 2022, the Partnership may redeem, in whole or in part, the Series A preferred units at a redemption price of $25.00 per unit plus an amount equal to all accumulated and unpaid distributions thereon to the date of redemption. The distribution rate on the Series A preferred units is 8.75% per annum of the $25.00 per unit value (equivalent to $2.1875 per annum per unit). The distributions are cumulative and recorded when declared. However, since the Series A preferred units rank senior to the Partnership’s common units, the portion of net income, equivalent to the Series A preferred units paid and undeclared distributions for that period, is reflected as Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income on the consolidated statement of income. Distributions are payable quarterly, when, and if declared by the Partnership’s board of directors out of legally available funds for such purpose. Holders of the Series A preferred units generally have no voting rights. However, if and whenever distributions payable on the Series A preferred units are in arrears for six or more quarterly periods, whether or not consecutive, holders of Series A preferred units will be entitled to replace one of the members of the Partnership's board of directors appointed by the general partner with a person nominated by such holders.

v3.20.2
Earning per unit and cash distributions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Earning per unit and cash distributions  
Earning per unit and cash distributions

18. Earning per unit and cash distributions

The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per unit are presented below:

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per unit numbers)

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Net income

$

19,681

$

6,156

 

$

25,155

$

20,291

Adjustment for:

 

 

 

 

Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income

 

3,668

 

3,378

 

7,337

 

6,742

Limited partners’ interest in net income

 

16,013

 

2,778

 

17,818

 

13,549

Less: Dividends paid or to be paid (1)

 

(15,045)

 

(15,036)

 

(30,091)

 

(30,068)

Under (over) distributed earnings

 

968

 

(12,258)

 

(12,273)

 

(16,519)

Under (over) distributed earnings attributable to:

 

 

 

 

Common units public

 

524

 

(6,636)

 

(6,647)

 

(8,942)

Common units Höegh LNG

 

444

 

(774)

 

(5,626)

 

(1,044)

Subordinated units Höegh LNG (4)

 

 

(4,848)

 

 

(6,533)

$

968

$

(12,258)

 

$

(12,273)

$

(16,519)

Basic weighted average units outstanding (in thousands)

 

 

 

 

Common units public

 

18,029

 

17,978

 

18,029

 

17,962

Common units Höegh LNG

 

15,257

 

2,101

 

15,257

 

2,101

Subordinated units Höegh LNG (4)

 

 

13,156

 

 

13,156

Diluted weighted average units outstanding (in thousands)

 

 

 

 

Common units public

 

18,039

 

17,996

 

18,039

 

17,976

Common units Höegh LNG

 

15,257

 

2,101

 

15,257

 

2,101

Subordinated units Höegh LNG (4)

 

 

13,156

 

 

13,156

Earnings per unit (2):

 

 

 

 

Common unit public (basic and diluted)

$

0.47

$

0.07

$

0.51

$

0.38

Common unit Höegh LNG (basic and diluted) (3)

$

0.50

$

0.10

$

0.56

$

0.44

Subordinated unit Höegh LNG (basic and diluted) (3) (4)

$

$

0.10

$

$

0.44

(1)Includes all distributions paid or to be paid in relationship to the period, regardless of whether the declaration and payment dates were prior to the end of the period and is based the number of units outstanding at the period end.
(2)Effective March 26, 2020, granted 8,100 phantom units to the CEO/CFO of the Partnership, one-third of such phantom units vest as of November 30, 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively. Effective March 21, 2019, granted 10,917 phantom units to the CEO/CFO of the Partnership. One-third of such phantom units vest as of November 30, 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively. Effective March 23, 2018, the Partnership granted 14,584 phantom units to the then-serving CEO/CFO of the Partnership. One-third of such phantom units vest as of November 30, 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively. On September 14, 2018, the plan was amended to extend the terms and conditions of unvested units for the grants effective March 23, 2017 and June 3, 2016 of the then-serving CEO/CFO that resigned as CEO/CFO of the Partnership. The phantom units impact the diluted weighted average units outstanding. As a result of the resignation of the CEO/CFO of the Partnership in August 2020 (refer to note 19), a total of 15,378 of the unvested phantom units will terminate which will impact the diluted weighted average units outstanding for the third quarter of 2020.
(3)Includes total amounts attributable to incentive distributions rights of $399 and $798 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the full amount was attributable to common units owned by Höegh LNG. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, $55 and $110 were attributed to common units owned by Höegh LNG. Total amounts attributable to incentive distributions rights of $344 and $688 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, were attributed to subordinated units owned by Höegh LNG.
(4)On August 16, 2019, all subordinated units converted into common units on a one-for-one basis.

Earnings per unit is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common and subordinated units outstanding during the applicable period.

The common unitholders’ interest in net income is calculated as if all net income were distributed according to terms of the Partnership’s Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership (the “Partnership Agreement”), regardless of whether those earnings would or could be distributed. The Partnership Agreement does not provide for the distribution of net income; rather, it provides for the distribution of available cash. Available cash, a contractual defined term, generally means all cash on hand at the end of the quarter after deduction for cash reserves established by the board of directors and the Partnership’s subsidiaries to i) provide for the proper conduct of the business (including reserves for future capital expenditures and for the anticipated credit needs); ii) comply with applicable law, any of the debt instruments or other agreements; iii) provide funds for payments on the Series A preferred units; and iv) provide funds for distributions to the unitholders for any one or more of the next four quarters. Therefore, the earnings per unit are not indicative of future cash distributions that may be made. Unlike available cash, net income is affected by non-cash items, such as depreciation and amortization, unrealized gains or losses on derivative instruments and unrealized gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions.

In addition, Höegh LNG currently holds all the IDRs in the Partnership. IDRs represent the rights to receive an increasing percentage of quarterly distributions of available cash for operating surplus after the minimum quarterly distribution and the target distribution levels have been achieved.

Distributions of available cash from operating surplus are to be made among the unitholders and the holders of the IDRs in the following manner for any quarter after the subordination period:

first, 100.0% to all common unitholders, pro rata, until each such unitholder receives a total of $0.388125 per unit for that quarter;
second, 85.0% to all common unitholders, pro rata, and 15.0% to the holders of the IDRs, pro rata, until each such unitholder receives a total of $0.421875 per unit for that quarter;
third, 75.0% to all common unitholders, pro rata, and 25.0% to the holders of the IDRs, pro rata, until each such unitholder receives a total of $0.50625 per unit for that quarter; and
thereafter, 50.0% to all common unitholders, pro rata, and 50.0% to the holders of the IDRs, pro rata.

In each case, the percentage interests set forth above assume that the Partnership does not issue additional classes of equity securities.

v3.20.2
Subsequent events
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Subsequent events  
Subsequent events

19. Subsequent events

On August 6, 2020, the Partnership announced that Mr. Steffen Føreid intends to step down from his position as the Partnership's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. On August 19, 2020, the Partnership announced that Mr. Føreid’s resignation will take effect on August 21, 2020 (the “Effective Date”). As of the Effective Date, the President & CEO of Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd., Sveinung J.S. Støhle, will become the Partnership's Chief Executive Officer and Håvard Furu, the Chief Financial Officer of Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd., will become the Partnership’s Chief Financial Officer. The Partnership expects to incur severance costs related to Mr. Føreid’s departure equal to nine months base salary.

On August 7, 2020, the Partnership drew $6.6 million on the $85 million revolving credit facility from HLNG.

On August 14, 2020, the Partnership paid a cash distribution of $15.0 million, or $0.44 per common unit, with respect to the quarter ended June 30, 2020.

On August 17, 2020, the Partnership paid a distribution of $3.7 million, or $0.546875 per Series A preferred unit, for the period commencing on May 15, 2020 to August 14, 2020.

After the balance sheet date, there continues to be significant macroeconomic uncertainty as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The scale and duration of this development remains uncertain and could materially impact the Partnership's earnings and cash flow.

v3.20.2
Significant accounting policies (Policies)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Significant accounting policies  
Basis of presentation

Basis of presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information. In the opinion of Management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation, which are of a normal recurring nature, have been included. All inter-company balances and transactions are eliminated. The footnotes are condensed and do not include all the disclosures required for a complete set of financial statements. Therefore, the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, included in the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (the “Annual Report”).

It has been determined that PT Hoegh LNG Lampung, Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited, Höegh LNG Colombia Holding Ltd., SRV Joint Gas Ltd. and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. are variable interest entities. A variable interest entity (“VIE”) is defined by US GAAP as a legal entity where either (a) the voting rights of some investors are not proportional to their rights to receive the expected residual returns of the entity, their obligations to absorb the expected losses of the entity, or both, and substantially all of the entity's activities

either involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor that has disproportionately few voting rights, or (b) the equity holders have not provided sufficient equity investment to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, or (c) equity interest holders as a group lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest, including decision making ability and an interest in the entity's residual risks and rewards. The guidance requires a VIE to be consolidated if any of its interest holders are entitled to a majority of the entity's residual returns or are exposed to a majority of its expected losses.

Based upon the criteria set forth in US GAAP, the Partnership has determined that PT Hoegh LNG Lampung is a VIE, as the equity holders, through their equity investments, may not participate fully in the entity's expected residual returns and substantially all of the entity's activities either involve, or are conducted on behalf of, the Partnership. The Partnership is the primary beneficiary, as it has the power to make key operating decisions considered to be most significant to the VIE and receives all the expected benefits or expected losses. Therefore, 100% of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of PT Hoegh LNG Lampung are included in the consolidated financial statements. Dividends may only be paid if the retained earnings are positive and a statutory reserve has been established equal to 20% of its paid-up capital under Indonesian law. As of June 30, 2020, PT Hoegh LNG Lampung is in the process of establishing the required statutory reserves and therefore is currently unable to make dividend payments under Indonesia law. Under the Lampung facility, there are limitations on cash dividends and loan distributions that can be made to the Partnership. Refer to note 9.

The Partnership has also determined that Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited is a VIE, as the equity investment does not provide sufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without intercompany loans. The Partnership is the primary beneficiary, as it has the power to make key operating decisions considered to be most significant to the VIE and receives all the expected benefits or expected losses. Therefore, 100% of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited are included in the consolidated financial statements. Under Cyprus law, dividends may only be distributed out of profits and not from the share capital of the company.

The Partnership has determined that Höegh LNG Colombia Holding Ltd. is a VIE since the entity would not be able to finance its activities without intercompany loans to its subsidiary to finance the Höegh Grace. The Partnership is the primary beneficiary, as it has the power to make key operating decisions considered to be most significant to the VIE and receives the majority of the expected benefits or expected losses. Therefore, 100% of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of Höegh LNG Colombia Holding Ltd., and subsidiaries, are included in the consolidated financial statements. Under Cayman Islands law, dividends may only be paid out of profits or capital reserves if the entity is solvent after the distributions.

Dividends and other distributions from Höegh LNG Cyprus Limited, Hoegh LNG Colombia Ltd. and Höegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd. may only be distributed if after the dividend payment, the Partnership would remain in compliance with the financial covenants under the $385 million facility. Refer to note 9.

In addition, the Partnership has determined that the two joint ventures, SRV Joint Gas Ltd. and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd., are VIEs since each entity did not have a sufficient equity investment to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support. The entities have been financed with third party debt and subordinated shareholders loans. The Partnership is not the primary beneficiary, as the Partnership cannot make key operating decisions considered to be most significant to the VIEs but has joint control with the other equity holders. Therefore, the joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method of accounting as the Partnership has significant influence. The Partnership's carrying value is recorded in advances to joint ventures and accumulated earnings (losses) of joint ventures in the consolidated balance sheets. For SRV Joint Gas Ltd., the Partnership had a receivable for the advances of $3.2 million and $3.0 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The Partnership’s accumulated earnings, or its share of net assets, was $0.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The Partnership's carrying value for SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. consists of a receivable for the advances of $0.8 million, as of both June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The Partnership’s accumulated losses, or its share of net liabilities of $0.7 million as of June 30, 2020 and the Partnership’s accumulated earnings, or its share of net assets, was $0.7 million as of December 31, 2019. The major reason that the Partnership has historically had accumulated losses in the joint ventures, or net liabilities, is due to the fair value adjustments for the interest rate swaps recorded as liabilities on the combined balance sheets of SRV Joint Gas Ltd. and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. and eliminations for consolidation to the balance sheet. The maximum exposure to loss is the carrying value of the receivables, which is subordinated to the joint ventures’ long-term bank debt, the investments in the joint ventures (accumulated earnings or losses), as the shares are pledged as security for the joint ventures’ long-term bank debt, and Höegh LNG’s commitment under long-term bank loan agreements to fund its share of drydocking costs and remarketing efforts in the event of an early termination of the charters. If the charters terminate for any reason that does not result in a termination fee, the joint ventures’ long-term bank debt would be subject to mandatory repayment. Dividend distributions require a) agreement of the other joint venture owners; b) fulfilment of requirements of the long-term bank loans; c) and under Cayman Islands law may be paid out of profits or capital reserves subject to the joint venture being solvent after the distribution. Refer to notes 7 and 8 for additional discussion on dividend distributions.

Significant accounting policies

Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies used in the preparation of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those applied in the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 included in the Partnership’s Annual Report, except as described below.

Allowance for expected credit losses

Allowance for expected credit losses: Trade receivables, contact assets and the net investment in a financing lease is initially recorded including the current expected credit loss of the asset over the life of the contract. The allowance for expected credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost of the asset to present the net amount expected to be collected. Each period the allowance for expected credit losses is adjusted through earnings to reflect the revised expected credit losses over the remaining lives of the assets. Receivable amounts are written off against the allowance when the asset is confirmed uncollectible. Expected credit losses are estimated using historical credit loss experience, relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of economic conditions impacting the collectability of the assets.

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements and Recently issued accounting pronouncements

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

On January 1, 2020, the Partnership adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board's ("FASB") revised guidance on Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which replaces the incurred loss methodology with a current expected loss (CECL) methodology that requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to estimate credit losses. The new guidance is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade receivables, contract assets and net investment in financing leases and applied with a modified retrospective method. The Partnership recorded a net decrease to retained earnings of $0.16 million as of January 1, 2020 for the cumulative effect of adopting the new standard. The cumulative effect includes allowances for expected credit losses recognized of $0.1 million related to the net investment in financing lease and a $0.06 million related to trade receivables. Refer to note 4.

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, there was no change in the allowance for expected credit losses following the cumulative effect of adopting the new standard.

On January 1, 2020, the Partnership adopted FASB's revised guidance for Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the test for Goodwill Impairment, which simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairments by eliminating step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The adoption of the standard did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

In December 2019, FASB issued revised guidance for Income Taxes - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The revised guidance eliminates certain exceptions to the guidance related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. The Partnership is evaluating the impact of this revised guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Partnership expects to implement the revised guidance on January 1, 2021.

In March 2020, FASB issued final guidance for Reference Rate Reform to provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the guidance in US GAAP on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens related to the expected market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. For all types of hedging relationships, the guidance allows an entity to change the reference rate and other critical terms related to reference rate reform without having to dedesignate the relationship. The guidance is effective upon issuance through December 31, 2022. The Partnership is evaluating the impact of this revised guidance on its consolidated financial statements for the expected transitions from LIBOR to alternative reference rates.

Other recently issued accounting pronouncements are not expected to materially impact the Partnership.

v3.20.2
Description of business (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Description of business  
Schedule of entities

The following table lists the entities included in these consolidated financial statements and their purpose as of June 30, 2020.

Jurisdiction of

    

Incorporation

Name

    

or Registration

    

Purpose

Höegh LNG Partners LP

 

Marshall Islands

 

Holding Company

Höegh LNG Partners Operating LLC (100% owned) (3)

 

Marshall Islands

 

Holding Company

Hoegh LNG Services Ltd (100% owned)

 

United Kingdom

 

Administration Services Company

Hoegh LNG Lampung Pte. Ltd. (100% owned)

 

Singapore

 

Owns 49% of PT Hoegh LNG Lampung

PT Hoegh LNG Lampung (49% owned) (1)

 

Indonesia

 

Owns PGN FSRU Lampung

SRV Joint Gas Ltd. (50% owned) (2)

 

Cayman Islands

 

Owns Neptune

SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd. (50% owned) (2)

 

Cayman Islands

 

Owns Cape Ann

Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited (100% owned)

 

Cyprus

 

Owns Höegh Gallant

Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited Egypt Branch (100% owned)

 

Egypt

 

Branch of Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited

Höegh LNG Colombia Holding Ltd. (100% owned)

 

Cayman Islands

 

Owns 100% of Höegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd. and Höegh LNG Colombia S.A.S.

Höegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd. (100% owned)

 

Cayman Islands

 

Owns Höegh Grace

Höegh LNG Colombia S.A.S. (100% owned)

 

Colombia

 

Operating Company

(1)PT Hoegh LNG Lampung is a variable interest entity, which is controlled by Hoegh LNG Lampung Pte. Ltd. and is, therefore, 100% consolidated in the consolidated financial statements.
(2)The remaining 50% interest in each joint venture is owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Tokyo LNG Tanker Co.
(3)On January 31, 2019, Höegh LNG FSRU III Ltd. transferred its ownership in Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited to Höegh LNG Partners Operating LLC. Höegh LNG FSRU III Ltd. was formally dissolved on May 4, 2020.
v3.20.2
Segment information (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Segment information  
Schedule of results of segments The following tables include the results for the segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Three months ended June 30, 2020

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations

    

Reporting

Time charter revenues

$

34,436

 

12,139

 

 

46,575

 

(12,139)

(1)  

$

34,436

Total revenues

 

34,436

 

12,139

 

 

46,575

 

34,436

Operating expenses

 

(6,616)

 

(2,660)

 

(1,315)

 

(10,591)

 

2,660

(1)

(7,931)

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

6,475

(1)

6,475

Segment EBITDA

 

27,820

 

9,479

 

(1,315)

 

35,984

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(5,234)

 

(2,490)

 

 

(7,724)

 

2,490

(1)

(5,234)

Operating income (loss)

 

22,586

 

6,989

 

(1,315)

 

28,260

 

27,746

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

 

 

2,295

 

 

2,295

 

(2,295)

(1)

Other financial income (expense), net

 

(2,236)

 

(2,921)

 

(4,410)

 

(9,567)

 

2,921

(1)

(6,646)

Income (loss) before tax

 

20,350

 

6,363

 

(5,725)

 

20,988

 

21,100

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

(1,419)

 

112

 

 

(1,307)

 

(112)

(1,419)

Net income (loss)

$

18,931

 

6,475

 

(5,725)

 

19,681

 

$

19,681

Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income

 

 

 

 

 

3,668

(2)

 

3,668

Limited partners’ interest in net income (loss)

$

18,931

 

6,475

 

(5,725)

 

19,681

 

(3,668)

(2)

$

16,013

(1)Eliminations reverse each of the income statement line items of the proportional amounts for Joint venture FSRUs and record the Partnership's share of the Joint venture FSRUs net income (loss) to Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures.
(2)Allocates the preferred unitholders’ interest in net income to the preferred unitholders.

Three months ended June 30, 2019

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

Reporting

    

Eliminations

    

reporting

Time charter revenues

$

33,777

 

10,752

 

 

44,529

 

(10,752)

(1)  

$

33,777

Total revenues

 

33,777

 

10,752

 

 

44,529

 

  

 

33,777

Operating expenses

 

(9,885)

 

(2,233)

 

(1,451)

 

(13,569)

 

2,233

(1)  

 

(11,336)

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

(1,575)

(1)  

 

(1,575)

Segment EBITDA

 

23,892

 

8,519

 

(1,451)

 

30,960

 

  

  

 

  

Depreciation and amortization

 

(5,589)

 

(2,452)

 

 

(8,041)

 

2,452

(1)  

 

(5,589)

Operating income (loss)

 

18,303

 

6,067

 

(1,451)

 

22,919

 

  

  

 

15,277

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

 

 

(4,649)

 

 

(4,649)

 

4,649

(1)  

 

Other financial income (expense), net

 

(2,689)

 

(2,993)

 

(4,921)

 

(10,603)

 

2,993

(1)  

 

(7,610)

Income (loss) before tax

 

15,614

 

(1,575)

 

(6,372)

 

7,667

 

  

 

7,667

Income tax expense

 

(1,511)

 

 

 

(1,511)

 

  

 

(1,511)

Net income (loss)

$

14,103

 

(1,575)

 

(6,372)

 

6,156

 

  

$

6,156

Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income

 

 

 

 

 

3,378

(2)

 

3,378

Limited partners' interest in net income (loss)

$

14,103

 

(1,575)

 

(6,372)

 

6,156

 

(3,378)

(2)

$

2,778

(1)

Eliminations reverse each of the income statement line items of the proportional amounts for Joint venture FSRUs and record the Partnership's share of the Joint venture FSRUs net income (loss) to Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures.

(2)

Allocates the preferred unitholders' interest in net income to the preferred unitholders.

    

Six months ended June 30, 2020

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations

    

Reporting

Time charter revenues

$

71,122

 

22,666

 

 

93,788

 

(22,666)

(1)  

$

71,122

Total revenues

 

71,122

 

22,666

 

 

93,788

 

  

 

71,122

Operating expenses

 

(12,846)

 

(5,812)

 

(3,020)

 

(21,678)

 

5,812

(1)

 

(15,866)

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

(3,572)

(1)

 

(3,572)

Segment EBITDA

 

58,276

 

16,854

 

(3,020)

 

72,110

 

  

  

 

  

Depreciation and amortization

 

(10,516)

 

(4,984)

 

 

(15,500)

 

4,984

(1)

 

(10,516)

Operating income (loss)

 

47,760

 

11,870

 

(3,020)

 

56,610

 

  

 

41,168

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

 

 

(9,490)

 

 

(9,490)

 

9,490

(1)

 

Other financial income (expense), net

 

(4,781)

 

(5,952)

 

(8,851)

 

(19,584)

 

5,952

(1)

 

(13,632)

Income (loss) before tax

 

42,979

 

(3,572)

 

(11,871)

 

27,536

 

  

 

27,536

Income tax expense

 

(2,381)

 

 

 

(2,381)

 

 

(2,381)

Net income (loss)

$

40,598

 

(3,572)

 

(11,871)

 

25,155

 

$

25,155

Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income

 

 

 

 

 

7,337

(2)

 

7,337

Limited partners' interest in net income (loss)

$

40,598

 

(3,572)

 

(11,871)

 

25,155

 

(7,337)

(2)

$

17,818

(1)Eliminations reverse each of the income statement line items of the proportional amounts for Joint venture FSRUs and record the Partnership's share of the Joint venture FSRUs net income (loss) to Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures.
(2)Allocates the preferred unitholders’ interest in net income to the preferred unitholders.

As of June 30, 2020

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

Reporting

    

Eliminations

    

Reporting

Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation

$

630,030

247,201

 

 

877,231

 

(247,201)

(1)  

$

630,030

Net investment in financing lease

 

276,583

 

 

276,583

 

 

276,583

Goodwill

 

251

 

 

251

 

 

251

Advances to joint ventures

 

 

3,988

 

3,988

 

 

3,988

Total assets

 

979,367

272,396

 

5,548

 

1,257,311

 

(272,396)

(1)

 

984,915

Accumulated earnings of joint ventures

25

25

380

(1)

405

Accumulated losses of joint ventures

 

 

25

 

25

 

(732)

(1)

 

(707)

Expenditures for vessels & equipment

 

8

68

 

 

76

 

(68)

(2)

 

8

Expenditures for drydocking

 

2

 

 

2

 

(2)

(2)

 

Principal repayment financing lease

 

2,226

 

 

 

2,226

 

 

2,226

Amortization of above market & contract extension

$

1,664

 

 

 

1,664

 

$

1,664

(1)

Eliminates the proportional share of the Joint venture FSRUs' Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation, and Total assets and reflects the Partnership's share of net assets (assets less liabilities) of the Joint venture FSRUs as Accumulated earnings (losses) of joint ventures.

(2)

Eliminates the Joint venture FSRUs' Expenditures for vessels & equipment and drydocking to reflect the consolidated expenditures of the Partnership.

Six months ended June 30, 2019

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations

    

reporting

Time charter revenues

$

69,852

 

21,081

 

 

90,933

 

(21,081)

(1)

$

69,852

Other revenue

 

64

(3)

 

 

64

 

(1)

 

64

Total revenues

 

69,916

 

21,081

 

 

90,997

 

 

69,916

Operating expenses

 

(16,583)

 

(4,112)

 

(3,222)

 

(23,917)

 

4,112

(1)

 

(19,805)

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

(1,223)

(1)  

 

(1,223)

Segment EBITDA

 

53,333

 

16,969

 

(3,222)

 

67,080

 

  

  

 

  

Depreciation and amortization

 

(10,912)

 

(5,005)

 

 

(15,917)

 

5,005

(1)  

 

(10,912)

Operating income (loss)

 

42,421

 

11,964

 

(3,222)

 

51,163

 

 

37,976

Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment

1,030

1,030

(1)

1,030

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

 

 

(7,190)

 

 

(7,190)

 

7,190

(1)

 

Other financial income (expense), net

 

(6,926)

 

(5,997)

 

(8,368)

 

(21,291)

 

5,997

(1)

 

(15,294)

Income (loss) before tax

 

36,525

 

(1,223)

 

(11,590)

 

23,712

 

 

23,712

Income tax expense

 

(3,421)

 

 

 

(3,421)

 

 

(3,421)

Net income (loss)

$

33,104

 

(1,223)

 

(11,590)

 

20,291

 

$

20,291

Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income

 

 

 

 

 

6,742

(2)

 

6,742

Limited partners’ interest in net income (loss)

$

33,104

 

(1,223)

 

(11,590)

 

20,291

 

(6,742)

(2)

$

13,549

(1)Eliminations reverse each of the income statement line items of the proportional amounts for Joint venture FSRUs and record the Partnership's share of the Joint venture FSRUs net income (loss) to Equity in earnings (loss) of joint ventures.
(2)Allocates the preferred unitholders' interest in net income to the preferred unitholders.
(3)Other revenue consists of insurance proceeds received for claims related to repairs under the Mooring warranty. The Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for the cost of the repairs related to the Mooring, subject to repayment to the extent recovered from insurance proceeds. The amount was refunded to Höegh LNG during the second quarter of 2019. Refer to notes 4, 11 and 14.

As of December 31, 2019

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations

    

Reporting

Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation

$

640,431

 

252,789

 

 

893,220

 

(252,789)

(1)  

$

640,431

Net investment in financing lease

 

278,904

 

 

 

278,904

 

 

278,904

Goodwill

 

251

 

 

 

251

 

 

251

Advances to joint ventures

 

 

 

3,831

 

3,831

 

 

3,831

Total assets

 

996,201

 

284,174

 

16,599

 

1,296,974

 

(284,174)

(1)

 

1,012,800

Accumulated earnings of joint ventures

 

 

 

50

 

50

 

3,220

(1)

 

3,270

Expenditures for vessels & equipment

 

211

 

195

 

 

406

 

(195)

(2)

 

211

Expenditures for drydocking

 

3,107

 

913

 

 

4,020

 

(913)

(2)

 

3,107

Impairment/retirement of equipment

(75)

(75)

75

(2)

Principal repayment financing lease

 

4,168

 

 

 

4,168

 

 

4,168

Amortization of above market contract

$

3,631

 

 

 

3,631

 

$

3,631

(1)Eliminates the proportional share of the Joint venture FSRUs’ Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation, and Total assets and reflects the Partnership’s share of net assets (assets less liabilities) of the Joint venture FSRUs as Accumulated earnings of joint ventures.
(2)Eliminates (a) the Joint venture FSRUs’ Expenditures for vessels & equipment and drydocking to reflect the consolidated expenditures of the Partnership and (b) impairment/retirement of equipment to reflect the Partnership's consolidated assets.
v3.20.2
Time charter revenues and related contract balances (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Time charter revenues and related contract balances  
Summary of disaggregated revenue

The following tables summarize the disaggregated revenue of the Partnership by segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Three months ended June 30, 2020

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations (1)

    

reporting

Lease revenues, excluding amortization (2)

$

21,935

6,405

 

28,340

 

(6,405)

$

21,935

Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization

 

13,260

5,054

 

18,314

 

(5,054)

 

13,260

Amortization of above market & contract extension intangibles

 

(759)

 

(759)

 

 

(759)

Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock

 

680

 

680

 

(680)

 

Total revenues (4)

$

34,436

12,139

 

46,575

 

(12,139)

$

34,436

Three months ended June 30, 2019

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations (1)

    

reporting

Lease revenues, excluding amortization (2)

$

21,239

 

6,405

 

 

27,644

 

(6,405)

$

21,239

Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization

 

13,433

 

3,713

 

 

17,156

 

(3,713)

 

13,443

Amortization of above market contract intangibles

 

(905)

 

 

 

(905)

 

 

(905)

Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock

 

 

634

 

 

634

 

(634)

 

Total revenues (4)

$

33,777

 

10,752

 

 

44,529

 

(10,752)

$

33,777

Six months ended June 30, 2020

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations (1)

    

reporting

Lease revenues, excluding amortization (2)

$

44,393

 

12,810

 

 

57,203

 

(12,810)

$

44,393

Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization

 

28,393

 

8,507

 

 

36,900

 

(8,507)

 

28,393

Amortization of above market & contract extension intangibles

 

(1,664)

 

 

 

(1,664)

 

 

(1,664)

Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock

 

 

1,349

 

 

1,349

 

(1,349)

 

Total revenues (4)

$

71,122

 

22,666

 

 

93,788

 

(22,666)

$

71,122

Six months ended June 30, 2019

Joint venture

Majority

FSRUs

Total

Held

(proportional

Segment

Consolidated

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

FSRUs

    

consolidation)

    

Other

    

reporting

    

Eliminations (1)

    

Reporting

Lease revenues, excluding amortization (2)

$

43,614

 

12,739

 

 

56,353

 

(12,739)

$

43,614

Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization

 

28,038

 

6,990

 

 

35,028

 

(6,990)

 

28,038

Amortization of above market contract intangibles

 

(1,800)

 

 

 

(1,800)

 

 

(1,800)

Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock

 

 

1,352

 

 

1,352

 

(1,352)

 

Other revenue (3)

 

64

 

 

 

64

 

 

64

Total revenues (4)

$

69,916

 

21,081

 

 

90,997

 

(21,081)

$

69,916

(1)Eliminations reverse the proportional amounts of revenue for Joint venture FSRUs to reflect the consolidated revenues included in the consolidated income statement. The Partnership's share of the Joint venture FSRUs revenues is included in Equity in earnings (loss) of joint ventures on the consolidated income statement.
(2)The financing lease revenues comprise about one-fourth of the total lease revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.
(3)Other revenue consists of insurance proceeds received for claims related to repairs under the Mooring warranty. The Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for the cost of the repairs related to the Mooring, subject to repayment to the extent recovered from insurance proceeds. Refer to notes 11 and 14.
(4)Payments made by the charterer directly to the tax authorities on behalf of the subsidiaries for advance collection of income taxes or final income tax is recorded as a component of total revenues and is disclosed separately in the consolidated statement of cash flows.
Schedule of consolidated receivables between lease and service components

The following table summarizes the allocation of consolidated receivables between lease and service components:

As of

June 30, 

December 31,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Trade receivable for lease

$

5,233

$

2,898

Trade receivable for time charter services

 

4,794

 

2,133

Allowance for expected credit losses

(60)

Total trade receivable and amounts due from affiliates

$

9,967

$

5,031

Summary of contract assets, contract liabilities and refund liabilities to customers

The following tables summarize the consolidated contract assets, contract liabilities and refund liabilities to customers for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and for the year ended December 31, 2019:

Services related

Contract

Refund liability

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

asset

    

to charters

Balance January 1, 2020

 

$

279

$

(125)

Additions

 

 

 

(718)

Reduction for receivables recorded

 

 

(18)

 

Reduction for revenue recognized from previous years

 

 

 

48

Repayments of refund liabilities to charterer

 

 

 

17

Balance June 30, 2020

 

$

261

$

(778)

Services related

Contract

Refund liability

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

Asset

    

to charters

Balance as of January 1, 2019

 

$

$

(1,834)

Additions

 

 

279

 

(65)

Reduction for receivables recorded

 

 

 

89

Reduction for revenue recognized from previous years

497

Repayments of refund liabilities to charterer

 

 

 

1,188

Balance as of December 31, 2019

 

$

279

$

(125)

Summary of direct financing lease The financing lease is reflected on the consolidated balance sheets as net investment in financing lease, a receivable, as follows:

As of

June 30,

December 31,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Minimum lease payments

$

589,074

$

589,074

Unguaranteed residual value

 

146,000

 

146,000

Unearned income

 

(440,345)

 

(440,345)

Initial direct cost, net

 

3,095

 

3,095

Net investment in financing lease

 

297,824

 

297,824

Principal repayment and amortization

 

(21,145)

 

(18,920)

Allowance for credit loss

(96)

Net investment in financing lease at period end

 

276,583

 

278,904

Less: Current portion

 

(4,756)

 

(4,551)

Long term net investment in financing lease

$

271,827

$

274,353

Net investment in financing lease consists of:

 

 

Financing lease receivable

$

235,906

$

240,000

Unguaranteed residual value

 

40,677

 

38,904

Net investment in financing lease at period end

$

276,583

$

278,904

v3.20.2
Financial income (expense), net (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Financial income (expense), net  
Schedule of components of financial income (expense), net

The components of financial income (expense), net are as follows:

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Interest income

$

163

 

$

297

 

$

335

$

496

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(5,710)

 

(6,361)

 

(11,594)

 

(12,609)

Commitment fees

 

(34)

 

(148)

 

(69)

 

(260)

Amortization of debt issuance cost and fair value of debt assumed

 

(578)

 

(639)

 

(1,170)

 

(1,115)

Total interest expense

 

(6,322)

 

(7,148)

 

(12,833)

 

(13,984)

Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment

 

 

 

 

1,030

Other items, net:

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

 

166

 

(36)

 

214

 

(55)

Bank charges, fees and other

 

(41)

 

(85)

 

(127)

 

(138)

Withholding tax on interest expense and other

 

(612)

 

(638)

 

(1,221)

 

(1,613)

Total other items, net

 

(487)

 

(759)

 

(1,134)

 

(1,806)

Total financial income (expense), net

$

(6,646)

 

$

(7,610)

 

$

(13,632)

$

(14,264)

v3.20.2
Investments in joint ventures (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]  
Equity Method Investments

As of

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Accumulated earnings of joint ventures

$

405

$

3,270

Accumulated losses of joint ventures

$

(707)

$

SRV Joint Gas Ltd and SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd [Member]  
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]  
Schedule of financial Statement Information of Joint Ventures on aggregated basis

    

Three months ended

    

Six months ended

 

June 30,

June 30,

 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

 

Time charter revenues

$

24,278

$

21,504

$

45,331

$

42,162

Operating expenses

 

(5,319)

 

(4,467)

 

(11,623)

 

(8,226)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(5,133)

 

(5,058)

 

(10,275)

 

(10,317)

Operating income

 

13,826

 

11,979

 

23,433

 

23,619

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments

 

4,589

 

(9,297)

 

(18,979)

 

(14,379)

Other financial expense, net

 

(5,842)

 

(5,985)

 

(11,905)

 

(11,994)

Income (loss) before tax

 

12,573

 

(3,303)

 

(7,451)

 

(2,754)

Income tax expense

 

223

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

12,796

$

(3,303)

$

(7,451)

$

(2,754)

Share of joint ventures owned

 

50

%  

 

50

%  

 

50

%  

 

50

%

Share of joint ventures net income (loss) before eliminations

 

6,398

 

(1,652)

 

(3,726)

 

(1,377)

Eliminations

 

77

 

77

 

154

 

154

Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures

$

6,475

$

(1,575)

$

(3,572)

$

(1,223)

    

As of

June 30,

December 31,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Cash and cash equivalents

$

14,763

$

17,897

Restricted cash

 

8,681

 

9,250

Other current assets

 

1,033

 

973

Total current assets

 

24,477

 

28,120

Restricted cash

 

25,913

 

34,650

Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation

 

509,576

 

521,060

Total long-term assets

 

535,489

 

555,710

Current portion of long-term debt

 

29,186

 

28,297

Amounts and loans due to owners and affiliates

 

886

 

629

Derivative instruments

 

15,011

 

13,089

Refund liabilities (1)

 

7,643

 

26,691

Other current liabilities

 

9,445

 

10,327

Total current liabilities

 

62,171

 

79,033

Long-term debt

 

360,434

 

375,091

Loans due to owners and affiliates

 

7,976

 

7,663

Derivative instruments

 

76,127

 

59,070

Other long-term liabilities

 

38,689

 

40,952

Total long-term liabilities

 

483,226

 

482,776

Net assets (liabilities)

$

14,569

$

22,021

Share of joint ventures owned

 

50

%  

 

50

%

Share of joint ventures net assets (liabilities) before eliminations

 

7,285

 

11,011

Eliminations

 

(7,587)

 

(7,741)

Accumulated earnings (losses) of joint ventures

$

(302)

$

3,270

v3.20.2
Advances to joint ventures (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Advances to joint ventures  
Schedule of Investments in and Advances to Affiliates

As of

    

June 30, 

    

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

2020

2019

Current portion of advances to joint ventures

$

$

Long-term advances to joint ventures

 

3,988

 

3,831

Advances/shareholder loans to joint ventures

$

3,988

$

3,831

v3.20.2
Long-term debt (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Long-term debt  
Schedule of long-term debt

As of

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Lampung facility:

 

  

 

  

Export credit tranche

$

86,767

$

94,210

FSRU tranche

 

20,724

 

22,812

$385 million facility:

 

 

Commercial tranche

 

240,170

 

249,635

Export credit tranche

 

47,833

 

51,167

Revolving credit facility

48,300

48,300

Outstanding principal

 

443,794

 

466,124

Lampung facility unamortized debt issuance cost

 

(3,633)

 

(4,309)

$385 million facility unamortized debt issuance cost

(4,360)

(4,854)

Total debt

 

435,801

 

456,961

Less: Current portion of long-term debt

 

(44,660)

 

(44,660)

Long-term debt

$

391,141

$

412,301

v3.20.2
Accrued liabilities and payables (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Accrued liabilities and payables  
Schedule of accrued liabilities and payables

As of

June 30, 

December 31,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Accrued administrative and operating expenses

$

3,143

 

$

3,314

Accrued interest

 

2,651

 

2,850

Refund liabilities

 

778

 

125

Accrued property tax

 

489

 

3,033

Current tax payable

 

418

 

818

Lease liability

45

75

Other accruals and payables

 

232

 

949

Total accrued liabilities and other payables

$

7,756

 

$

11,164

v3.20.2
Related party transactions (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Schedule of related party transactions

Amounts due from affiliates

As of

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Amounts due from affiliates

$

5,701

$

4,296

Amounts due to owners and affiliates

As of

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Amounts due to owners and affiliates

$

3,627

$

2,513

Revolving credit facility due to owners and affiliates

As of

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Revolving credit facility

$

4,749

$

8,792

Hoegh LNG and Subsidiaries [Member]  
Schedule of related party transactions

As described in Related party agreements below, subsidiaries of Höegh LNG have provided the administrative services to the Partnership and ship management and/or technical support services for the PGN FSRU Lampung, the Höegh Gallant and the Höegh Grace as well as leasing the Höegh Gallant.

Related party amounts included in the consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 or in the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows:

Three months ended

Six months ended

Statement of income:

June 30, 

June 30, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Revenues

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

Time charter revenue Höegh Gallant (1)

$

11,112

$

10,131

 

$

23,415

$

22,310

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

Vessel operating expenses (2)

 

(5,192)

 

(5,417)

 

(9,531)

 

(10,706)

Hours, travel expense and overhead (3) and Board of Directors’ fees (4)

 

(982)

 

(773)

 

(2,129)

 

(2,131)

Financial (income) expense

Interest income from joint ventures (5)

 

79

 

73

 

157

 

143

Interest expense to Höegh LNG (6)

 

(57)

 

(686)

 

(196)

 

(1,354)

Total

$

4,960

$

3,328

 

$

11,716

$

8,262

As of

Balance sheet

June 30, 

December 31, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

2020

    

2019

Equity

 

  

 

  

Contributions from Höegh LNG (7)

$

8,600

$

Repayment of indemnification received from Höegh LNG (8)

 

 

(64)

Issuance of units for Board of Directors’ fees (4)

 

 

194

Other and contribution from owner (9)

 

225

 

485

Total

$

8,825

$

615

1)Time charter revenue Höegh Gallant: Subsidiaries of Höegh LNG have leased the Höegh Gallant.
2)Vessel operating expenses: Subsidiaries of Höegh LNG provide ship management of vessels, including crews and the provision of all other services and supplies.
3)Hours, travel expenses and overhead: Subsidiaries of Höegh LNG provide management, accounting, bookkeeping and administrative support under administrative service agreements. These services are charged based upon the actual hours incurred for each individual as registered in the time-write system based on a rate which includes a provision for overhead and any associated travel expenses.
4)Board of Directors’ fees: Part of the board compensation is awarded as common units of the Partnership. Effective June 4, 2019 a total of 11,180 common units were awarded to non-employee directors under the Höegh LNG Partners LP Long Term Incentive Plan as compensation of $194 for part of the directors' fees. The awards were recorded as administrative expense and as an issuance of common units. Common units are recorded when issued.
5)Interest income from joint ventures: The Partnership and its joint venture partners have provided subordinated financing to the joint ventures as shareholder loans. Interest income for the Partnership’s shareholder loans to the joint ventures is recorded as interest income.
6)Interest expense to Höegh LNG and affiliates: Höegh LNG and its affiliates provided an $85 million revolving credit facility for general partnership purposes. The Partnership incurred interest expense on the drawn balance.
7)Non-cash contribution from Höegh LNG: As described under "Indemnifications" below, on April 8, 2020, the Partnership was indemnified by Höegh LNG for its share of the joint ventures boil-off settlement payments by a reduction of $8.6 million on its outstanding balance on the $85 million revolving credit facility from Höegh LNG. This non-cash settlement from Höegh LNG was recorded as an increase in equity.
8)Cash contribution from/distribution to Höegh LNG: As described under “Indemnifications” below, Höegh LNG made indemnification payments to the Partnership or received refunds of indemnification from the Partnership which were recorded as contributions or distributions to equity.
9)Other and contribution from owner: Höegh LNG granted share-based incentives to certain key employees whose services benefit the Partnership. Related expenses are recorded as administrative expenses and as a contribution from owner since the Partnership is not invoiced for this employee benefit. Effective March 26, 2020, March 21, 2019 and September 14, 2018, the Partnership granted or extended the terms for 8,100, 10,917 and 28,018 phantom units , respectively, to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Partnership. Related expenses are recorded over the vesting period as an administrative expense and as an increase in equity. On August 6, 2020, the Partnership announced that the Partnership's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer resigned which will result in 15,378 of the phantom units not vesting. The remaining unvested phantom units will be 9,723 which will vest in 2020 and 2021.
v3.20.2
Financial Instruments (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Financial Instruments  
Schedule of estimated fair value and carrying value of assets and liabilities

The following table includes the estimated fair value and carrying value of those assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis, as well as the estimated fair value of the financial instruments that are not accounted for at a fair value on a recurring basis. Trade payables and receivables for which the estimated fair values are equivalent to carrying values are not specified below.

As of

As of

June 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

amount

value

amount

Value

Asset

Asset

Asset

Asset

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

Level

    

(Liability)

    

(Liability)

    

(Liability)

    

(Liability)

Recurring:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

 

1

$

25,623

 

25,623

 

39,126

$

39,126

Restricted cash

 

1

 

18,390

 

18,390

 

20,693

 

20,693

Derivative instruments

 

2

 

(30,860)

 

(30,860)

 

(14,935)

 

(14,935)

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts due from affiliate

 

2

 

5,701

 

5,701

 

4,296

 

4,296

Advances (shareholder loans) to joint ventures

 

2

 

3,988

 

4,121

 

3,831

 

4,029

Current amounts due to owners and affiliates

 

2

 

(3,627)

 

(3,627)

 

(2,513)

 

(2,513)

Lampung facility

 

2

 

(103,858)

 

(109,270)

 

(112,713)

 

(119,598)

$385 million facility

2

(331,943)

(340,686)

(344,248)

(352,219)

Revolving credit facility due to owners & affiliates

 

2

$

(4,749)

 

(4,735)

 

(8,792)

$

(8,717)

v3.20.2
Risk management, derivative instruments and concentrations of risk (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Risk management, derivative instruments and concentrations of risk  
Schedule of interest rate swap agreements

As of June 30, 2020, the following interest rate swap agreements were outstanding:

Fair

 

value

Interest

carrying

Fixed

Rate 

Notional

amount

Interest

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

Index

    

amount

    

liability

    

Term

    

Rate(1)

LIBOR-based debt

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

Lampung interest rate swaps (2)

 

LIBOR

$

107,491

 

(7,011)

 

Sep 2026

 

2.800

%

$385 million facility swaps (2)

LIBOR

$

59,130

(6,369)

Jan 2026

2.941

%

$385 million facility swaps (2)

LIBOR

$

59,130

(5,961)

Oct 2025

2.838

%

$385 million facility swaps (2)

 

LIBOR

$

59,130

 

(5,864)

 

Jan 2026

 

2.735

%

$385 million facility swaps (2)

 

LIBOR

$

59,130

 

(5,655)

 

Jan 2026

 

2.650

%

1)Excludes the margins paid on the floating-rate debt.
2)All interest rate swaps are U.S. dollar denominated and principal amount reduces quarterly from the effective date of the interest rate swaps.
Schedule of fair value of derivative instruments

The following table presents the location and fair value amounts of derivative instruments, segregated by type of contract, on the consolidated balance sheets. All derivatives are designated as cash flow hedging instruments.

Fair value of derivative instruments

Current

Long-term 

Current

Long-term

assets:

assets:

liabilities:

liabilities:

Derivative

Derivative

derivative

derivative

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

instruments

    

Instruments

    

instruments

    

instruments

As of June 30, 2020

  

  

 

  

 

  

Interest rate swaps

$

$

$

(7,208)

$

(23,652)

As of December, 2019

 

 

  

 

 

Interest rate swaps

$

$

$

(2,907)

$

(12,028)

Schedule of effect of cash flow hedge accounting on the consolidated statement of income

The following effects of cash flow hedges relating to interest rate swaps are included in interest expense and income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income which are the same lines as the earnings effects of the hedged item for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Effect of cash flow hedge accounting on the consolidated statement of income

    

Three months ended

    

Six months ended

June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020

Income

Interest

tax

Interest

Income tax

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

expense

    

benefit

    

expense

    

benefit

Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps in cash flow hedging relationships:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income included in hedge effectiveness

$

(1,022)

$

$

(1,810)

$

Amortization of amount excluded from hedge effectiveness

 

235

 

 

400

 

Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach

 

(256)

 

53

 

(512)

 

129

Total gains (losses) on derivative instruments

$

(1,043)

$

53

$

(1,922)

$

129

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30, 2019

June 30, 2019

Interest

Income tax

Interest

Income tax

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

expense

    

benefit

    

expense

    

benefit

Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps in cash flow hedging relationships:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income included in hedge effectiveness

$

(113)

$

$

(112)

$

Amortization of amount excluded from hedge effectiveness

 

224

 

 

468

 

Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach

 

(248)

 

54

 

(475)

 

117

Settlement of cash flow hedge

 

 

 

199

 

Total gains (losses) on derivative instruments

$

(137)

$

54

$

80

$

117

Schedule of effect of cash flow hedge accounting on accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) and earnings

Effect of cash flow hedge accounting on accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) and earnings

    

Cash Flow Hedge

Accumulated other comprehensive 

income

Earnings

Before tax 

Tax 

gains 

benefit 

Net of 

Interest

Tax 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

(losses)

    

(expense)

    

tax

    

 expense

    

benefit

Balance as of December 31, 2019

$

(18,119)

 

176

$

(17,943)

 

  

 

  

Effective portion of unrealized loss on cash flow hedge

 

(18,136)

 

 

(18,136)

 

  

 

  

Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income included in hedge effectiveness

 

1,810

 

 

1,810

 

(1,810)

 

Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach

 

512

 

(129)

 

383

 

(512)

 

129

Other comprehensive income for period

 

(15,814)

 

(129)

 

(15,943)

 

  

 

  

Balance as of June 30, 2020

$

(33,933)

 

47

$

(33,886)

 

  

 

  

Gain (loss) reclassified to earnings

 

  

$

(2,322)

$

129

The effect of cash flow hedges relating to interest rate swaps and the related tax effects on other comprehensive income, changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and on earnings is as follows as of and for the period ended June 30, 2019.

Effect of cash flow hedge accounting on accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) and earnings

Cash Flow Hedge

Accumulated other comprehensive

income

Earnings

Before tax

Tax

gains

benefit

Net of

Interest

Tax

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

(losses)

    

(expense)

    

tax

    

expense

    

benefit

Balance as of December 31, 2018

$

(5,902)

565

$

(5,337)

  

  

Initial value of interest rate swap to be recognized in earnings on amortization approach

 

(625)

 

 

(625)

 

  

 

  

Effective portion of unrealized loss on cash flow hedge

 

(12,896)

 

 

(12,896)

 

  

 

  

Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income included in hedge effectiveness

 

112

 

 

112

 

(112)

 

Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach

 

475

 

(117)

 

358

 

(475)

 

117

Other comprehensive income for period

 

(12,934)

 

(117)

 

(13,051)

 

  

 

  

Balance as of June 30, 2019

$

(18,836)

 

448

$

(18,388)

 

  

 

  

Gain (loss) reclassified to earnings

 

  

 

  

 

  

$

(587)

$

117

Other comprehensive income for the period from July 1, 2019 to December 31 2019

717

(272)

445

Balance as of December 31, 2019

$

(18,119)

176

$

(17,943)

v3.20.2
Supplemental cash flow information (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Supplemental cash flow information  
Schedule of supplemental cash flow information

    

Three months ended

    

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

2020

2019

2020

2019

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Non-cash expenditures for vessel and other equipment

$

 

(43)

 

$

(43)

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Non-cash indemnifications received

$

8,600

 

 

8,600

$

v3.20.2
Issuance of common units and Series A Preferred Units (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Issuance of common units and Series A Preferred Units  
Schedule of net proceeds for units issued

    

Six months ended June 30, 2020

Series A

Preferred

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

    

Common units

    

Units

    

Total

Gross proceeds for units issued

$

 

2,163

$

2,163

Less: Commissions

 

 

(38)

 

(38)

Net proceeds for units issued

$

 

2,125

$

2,125

v3.20.2
Common, subordinated and preferred units (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Common, subordinated and preferred units  
Schedule of movements in the number of units, subordinated units and preferred units

The following table shows the movements in the number of common units, subordinated units and preferred units from December 31, 2018 until June 30, 2020:

Common

Common

8.75% Series A

Units

Units 

Subordinated

Preferred

(in units)

    

Public

    

Höegh LNG

    

Units 

    

Units

December 31, 2018

 

17,944,701

 

2,101,438

 

13,156,060

 

6,129,070

June 4, 2019; Awards to non-employee directors as compensation for directors’ fees

 

8,944

 

 

 

July 16, 2019; Awards to non-employee directors as compensation for directors’ fees

 

2,236

 

 

 

August 16, 2019; Subordinated units converted to common units

 

 

13,156,060

 

(13,156,060)

 

Phantom units issued to CEO/CFO during 2019

 

19,745

 

 

 

ATM program (from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019)

 

53,160

 

 

 

496,520

December 31, 2019

 

18,028,786

 

15,257,498

 

 

6,625,590

ATM program (from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020)

82,409

June 30, 2020

 

18,028,786

 

15,257,498

 

 

6,707,999

v3.20.2
Earning per unit and cash distributions (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Earning per unit and cash distributions  
Schedule of calculation of basic and diluted earnings per unit

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per unit numbers)

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Net income

$

19,681

$

6,156

 

$

25,155

$

20,291

Adjustment for:

 

 

 

 

Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income

 

3,668

 

3,378

 

7,337

 

6,742

Limited partners’ interest in net income

 

16,013

 

2,778

 

17,818

 

13,549

Less: Dividends paid or to be paid (1)

 

(15,045)

 

(15,036)

 

(30,091)

 

(30,068)

Under (over) distributed earnings

 

968

 

(12,258)

 

(12,273)

 

(16,519)

Under (over) distributed earnings attributable to:

 

 

 

 

Common units public

 

524

 

(6,636)

 

(6,647)

 

(8,942)

Common units Höegh LNG

 

444

 

(774)

 

(5,626)

 

(1,044)

Subordinated units Höegh LNG (4)

 

 

(4,848)

 

 

(6,533)

$

968

$

(12,258)

 

$

(12,273)

$

(16,519)

Basic weighted average units outstanding (in thousands)

 

 

 

 

Common units public

 

18,029

 

17,978

 

18,029

 

17,962

Common units Höegh LNG

 

15,257

 

2,101

 

15,257

 

2,101

Subordinated units Höegh LNG (4)

 

 

13,156

 

 

13,156

Diluted weighted average units outstanding (in thousands)

 

 

 

 

Common units public

 

18,039

 

17,996

 

18,039

 

17,976

Common units Höegh LNG

 

15,257

 

2,101

 

15,257

 

2,101

Subordinated units Höegh LNG (4)

 

 

13,156

 

 

13,156

Earnings per unit (2):

 

 

 

 

Common unit public (basic and diluted)

$

0.47

$

0.07

$

0.51

$

0.38

Common unit Höegh LNG (basic and diluted) (3)

$

0.50

$

0.10

$

0.56

$

0.44

Subordinated unit Höegh LNG (basic and diluted) (3) (4)

$

$

0.10

$

$

0.44

(1)Includes all distributions paid or to be paid in relationship to the period, regardless of whether the declaration and payment dates were prior to the end of the period and is based the number of units outstanding at the period end.
(2)Effective March 26, 2020, granted 8,100 phantom units to the CEO/CFO of the Partnership, one-third of such phantom units vest as of November 30, 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively. Effective March 21, 2019, granted 10,917 phantom units to the CEO/CFO of the Partnership. One-third of such phantom units vest as of November 30, 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively. Effective March 23, 2018, the Partnership granted 14,584 phantom units to the then-serving CEO/CFO of the Partnership. One-third of such phantom units vest as of November 30, 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively. On September 14, 2018, the plan was amended to extend the terms and conditions of unvested units for the grants effective March 23, 2017 and June 3, 2016 of the then-serving CEO/CFO that resigned as CEO/CFO of the Partnership. The phantom units impact the diluted weighted average units outstanding. As a result of the resignation of the CEO/CFO of the Partnership in August 2020 (refer to note 19), a total of 15,378 of the unvested phantom units will terminate which will impact the diluted weighted average units outstanding for the third quarter of 2020.
(3)Includes total amounts attributable to incentive distributions rights of $399 and $798 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the full amount was attributable to common units owned by Höegh LNG. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, $55 and $110 were attributed to common units owned by Höegh LNG. Total amounts attributable to incentive distributions rights of $344 and $688 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, were attributed to subordinated units owned by Höegh LNG.
(4)On August 16, 2019, all subordinated units converted into common units on a one-for-one basis.
v3.20.2
Description of business - Entities (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Hoegh LNG Partners LP [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Registration Marshall Islands
Purpose Holding Company
Hoegh LNG Partners Operating LLC [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Registration Marshall Islands
Purpose Holding Company
Hoegh LNG Services Ltd [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Registration United Kingdom
Purpose Administration Services Company
Hoegh LNG Lampung Pte. Ltd [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Registration Singapore
Purpose Owns 49% of PT Hoegh LNG Lampung
PT Hoegh LNG Lampung [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Registration Indonesia [1]
Purpose Owns PGN FSRU Lampung [1]
SRV Joint Gas Ltd [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Registration Cayman Islands [2]
Purpose Owns Neptune [2]
SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Registration Cayman Islands [2]
Purpose Owns Cape Ann [2]
Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Registration Cyprus
Purpose Owns Höegh Gallant
Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited Egypt Branch [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Registration Egypt
Purpose Branch of Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited
Hoegh LNG Colombia Holding Ltd [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Registration Cayman Islands
Purpose Owns 100% of Höegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd. and Höegh LNG Colombia S.A.S.
Hoegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Registration Cayman Islands
Purpose Owns Höegh Grace
Hoegh LNG Colombia S A S [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Registration Colombia
Purpose Operating Company
[1] PT Hoegh LNG Lampung is a variable interest entity, which is controlled by Hoegh LNG Lampung Pte. Ltd. and is, therefore, 100% consolidated in the consolidated financial statements.
[2] The remaining 50% interest in each joint venture is owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Tokyo LNG Tanker Co.
v3.20.2
Description of business - Additional information (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Hoegh LNG Lampung Pte. Ltd [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest 100.00%
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Tokyo LNG Tanker Co. [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage 50.00%
Hoegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Non Cancellable Lease Expiration Term 10 years
Lease Expiration Term 10 years
Lease Initial Term 20 years
Hoegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Lease Expiration Term 15 years
Hoegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd [Member] | Minimum [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Lease Expiration Term 10 years
SRV Joint Gas Ltd [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage 50.00%
Sociedad Portuaria El Cayao [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Ownership Interest By Private Equity Investors 49.00%
Sociedad Portuaria El Cayao [Member] | Promigas S.A. ESP [Member]  
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest 51.00%
v3.20.2
Significant accounting policies (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jan. 01, 2020
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Debt Instrument, Financial Covenants   $ 385,000  
Allowance for credit loss   96 $ 0
Allowance for Credit Loss on Trade Receivables and Amount Due from Affiliates   60 0
SRV Joint Gas Ltd [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Advances to Affiliate   3,200 3,000
SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Advances to Affiliate   $ 800 800
ASU 2016-13      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax $ 160    
Allowance for credit loss 100    
Allowance for Credit Loss on Trade Receivables and Amount Due from Affiliates $ 60    
PT Hoegh LNG Lampung [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage   100.00%  
Statutory Reserve on Paid Up Capital Percentage   20.00%  
Hoegh LNG Cyprus Limited [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage   100.00%  
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | SRV Joint Gas Ltd [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Net assets (liabilities)   $ 400 2,600
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Net assets (liabilities)   $ 700 $ 700
v3.20.2
Segment information - Results for the segments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Time charter revenues $ 34,436 $ 33,777 $ 71,122 $ 69,852  
Other revenue 0 0 0 64  
Total revenues 34,436 33,777 71,122 69,916  
Operating expenses (7,931) (11,336) (15,866) (19,805)  
Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures 6,475 (1,575) (3,572) (1,223)  
Depreciation and amortization (5,234) (5,589) (10,516) (10,912)  
Operating income (loss) 27,746 15,277 41,168 37,976  
Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment 0 0 0 1,030  
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments 0 0 0 0  
Other financial income (expense), net (6,646) (7,610) (13,632) (15,294)  
Income (loss) before tax 21,100 7,667 27,536 23,712  
Income tax benefit (expense) (1,419) (1,511) (2,381) (3,421)  
Net income (loss) 19,681 6,156 25,155 20,291  
Preferred unitholders' interest in net income 3,668 3,378 7,337 6,742  
Limited partners' interest in net income (loss) 16,013 2,778 17,818 13,549  
Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation 630,030   630,030   $ 640,431
Net investment in financing lease 276,583   276,583   278,904
Goodwill 251   251   251
Advances to joint ventures 3,988   3,988   3,831
Total assets 984,915   984,915   1,012,800
Accumulated earnings of joint ventures 405   405   3,270
Accumulated losses of joint ventures (707)   (707)   0
Expenditures for vessels & equipment 8   8   211
Expenditures for drydocking 0   0   3,107
Impairment/retirement of equipment         0
Principal repayment direct financing lease 2,226   2,226   4,168
Amortization of above market & contract extension 759 905 1,664 1,800 3,631
Majority held FSRUs [Member]          
Time charter revenues 34,436 33,777 71,122 69,852  
Other revenue       64  
Total revenues 34,436 33,777 71,122 69,916  
Operating expenses (6,616) (9,885) (12,846) (16,583)  
Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures 0 0 0 0  
Segment EBITDA 27,820 23,892 58,276 53,333  
Depreciation and amortization (5,234) (5,589) (10,516) (10,912)  
Operating income (loss) 22,586 18,303 47,760 42,421  
Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment       1,030  
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments 0 0 0 0  
Other financial income (expense), net (2,236) (2,689) (4,781) (6,926)  
Income (loss) before tax 20,350 15,614 42,979 36,525  
Income tax benefit (expense) (1,419) (1,511) (2,381) (3,421)  
Net income (loss) 18,931 14,103 40,598 33,104  
Preferred unitholders' interest in net income 0 0 0 0  
Limited partners' interest in net income (loss) 18,931 14,103 40,598 33,104  
Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation 630,030   630,030   640,431
Net investment in financing lease 276,583   276,583   278,904
Goodwill 251   251   251
Advances to joint ventures 0   0   0
Total assets 979,367   979,367   996,201
Accumulated earnings of joint ventures 0   0   0
Accumulated losses of joint ventures 0   0    
Expenditures for vessels & equipment 8   8   211
Expenditures for drydocking 0   0   3,107
Impairment/retirement of equipment         0
Principal repayment direct financing lease 2,226   2,226   4,168
Amortization of above market & contract extension 759 905 1,664 1,800 3,631
Joint venture FSRUs [Member]          
Time charter revenues 12,139 10,752 22,666 21,081  
Other revenue       0  
Total revenues 12,139 10,752 22,666 21,081  
Operating expenses (2,660) (2,233) (5,812) (4,112)  
Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures 0 0 0 0  
Segment EBITDA 9,479 8,519 16,854 16,969  
Depreciation and amortization (2,490) (2,452) (4,984) (5,005)  
Operating income (loss) 6,989 6,067 11,870 11,964  
Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment       0  
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments 2,295 (4,649) (9,490) (7,190)  
Other financial income (expense), net (2,921) (2,993) (5,952) (5,997)  
Income (loss) before tax 6,363 (1,575) (3,572) (1,223)  
Income tax benefit (expense) 112 0 0 0  
Net income (loss) 6,475 (1,575) (3,572) (1,223)  
Preferred unitholders' interest in net income 0 0 0 0  
Limited partners' interest in net income (loss) 6,475 (1,575) (3,572) (1,223)  
Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation 247,201   247,201   252,789
Net investment in financing lease 0   0   0
Goodwill 0   0   0
Advances to joint ventures 0   0   0
Total assets 272,396   272,396   284,174
Accumulated earnings of joint ventures 0   0   0
Accumulated losses of joint ventures 0   0    
Expenditures for vessels & equipment 68   68   195
Expenditures for drydocking 2   2   913
Impairment/retirement of equipment         (75)
Principal repayment direct financing lease 0   0   0
Amortization of above market & contract extension 0 0 0 0 0
Other Segments [Member]          
Time charter revenues 0 0 0 0  
Other revenue       0  
Total revenues 0 0 0 0  
Operating expenses (1,315) (1,451) (3,020) (3,222)  
Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures 0 0 0 0  
Segment EBITDA (1,315) (1,451) (3,020) (3,222)  
Depreciation and amortization 0 0 0 0  
Operating income (loss) (1,315) (1,451) (3,020) (3,222)  
Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment       0  
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments 0 0 0 0  
Other financial income (expense), net (4,410) (4,921) (8,851) (8,368)  
Income (loss) before tax (5,725) (6,372) (11,871) (11,590)  
Income tax benefit (expense) 0 0 0 0  
Net income (loss) (5,725) (6,372) (11,871) (11,590)  
Preferred unitholders' interest in net income 0 0 0 0  
Limited partners' interest in net income (loss) (5,725) (6,372) (11,871) (11,590)  
Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation 0   0   0
Net investment in financing lease 0   0   0
Goodwill 0   0   0
Advances to joint ventures 3,988   3,988   3,831
Total assets 5,548   5,548   16,599
Accumulated earnings of joint ventures 25   25   50
Accumulated losses of joint ventures 25   25    
Expenditures for vessels & equipment 0   0   0
Expenditures for drydocking 0   0   0
Impairment/retirement of equipment         0
Principal repayment direct financing lease 0   0   0
Amortization of above market & contract extension 0 0 0 0 0
Total Segments reporting [Member]          
Time charter revenues 46,575 44,529 93,788 90,933  
Other revenue       64  
Total revenues 46,575 44,529 93,788 90,997  
Operating expenses (10,591) (13,569) (21,678) (23,917)  
Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures 0 0 0 0  
Segment EBITDA 35,984 30,960 72,110 67,080  
Depreciation and amortization (7,724) (8,041) (15,500) (15,917)  
Operating income (loss) 28,260 22,919 56,610 51,163  
Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment       1,030  
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments 2,295 (4,649) (9,490) (7,190)  
Other financial income (expense), net (9,567) (10,603) (19,584) (21,291)  
Income (loss) before tax 20,988 7,667 27,536 23,712  
Income tax benefit (expense) (1,307) (1,511) (2,381) (3,421)  
Net income (loss) 19,681 6,156 25,155 20,291  
Preferred unitholders' interest in net income 0 0 0 0  
Limited partners' interest in net income (loss) 19,681 6,156 25,155 20,291  
Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation 877,231   877,231   893,220
Net investment in financing lease 276,583   276,583   278,904
Goodwill 251   251   251
Advances to joint ventures 3,988   3,988   3,831
Total assets 1,257,311   1,257,311   1,296,974
Accumulated earnings of joint ventures 25   25   50
Accumulated losses of joint ventures 25   25    
Expenditures for vessels & equipment 76   76   406
Expenditures for drydocking 2   2   4,020
Impairment/retirement of equipment         (75)
Principal repayment direct financing lease 2,226   2,226   4,168
Amortization of above market & contract extension 759 905 1,664 1,800 3,631
Eliminations [Member]          
Time charter revenues (12,139) (10,752) (22,666) (21,081)  
Other revenue       0  
Total revenues (12,139) (10,752) (22,666) (21,081)  
Operating expenses 2,660 2,233 5,812 4,112  
Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures 6,475 (1,575) (3,572) (1,223)  
Depreciation and amortization 2,490 2,452 4,984 5,005  
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments (2,295) 4,649 9,490 7,190  
Other financial income (expense), net 2,921 2,993 5,952 5,997  
Income tax benefit (expense) (112)   0    
Net income (loss) 0 0 0 0  
Preferred unitholders' interest in net income 3,668 3,378 7,337 6,742  
Limited partners' interest in net income (loss) (3,668) $ (3,378) (7,337) (6,742)  
Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation (247,201)   (247,201)   (252,789)
Net investment in financing lease 0   0   0
Goodwill 0   0   0
Advances to joint ventures 0   0   0
Total assets (272,396)   (272,396)   (284,174)
Accumulated earnings of joint ventures 380   380   3,220
Accumulated losses of joint ventures (732)   (732)    
Expenditures for vessels & equipment (68)   (68)   (195)
Expenditures for drydocking (2)   (2)   (913)
Impairment/retirement of equipment         75
Principal repayment direct financing lease $ 0   0   0
Amortization of above market & contract extension     $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.20.2
Segment information - Additional information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
May 28, 2019
Jan. 29, 2018
Aug. 31, 2014
Revolving credit facility          
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity     $ 85 $ 85 $ 85
Revolving credit facility | Hoegh LNG [Member]          
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity $ 85        
$385 Million Facility [Member]          
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity $ 385        
Neptune and the Cape Ann          
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage 50.00% 50.00%      
v3.20.2
Time charter revenues and related contract balances - Disaggregated revenue by segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Lease revenues, excluding amortization $ 21,935 $ 21,239 $ 44,393 $ 43,614  
Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization 13,260 13,443 28,393 28,038  
Amortization of above market & contract extension intangibles (759) (905) (1,664) (1,800) $ (3,631)
Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock 0 0 0 0  
Other revenue 0 0 0 64  
Total revenues 34,436 33,777 71,122 69,916  
Majority held FSRUs [Member]          
Lease revenues, excluding amortization 21,935 21,239 44,393 43,614  
Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization 13,260 13,433 28,393 28,038  
Amortization of above market & contract extension intangibles (759) (905) (1,664) (1,800) (3,631)
Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock 0 0 0 0  
Other revenue       64  
Total revenues 34,436 33,777 71,122 69,916  
Joint venture FSRUs [Member]          
Lease revenues, excluding amortization 6,405 6,405 12,810 12,739  
Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization 5,054 3,713 8,507 6,990  
Amortization of above market & contract extension intangibles 0 0 0 0 0
Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock 680 634 1,349 1,352  
Other revenue       0  
Total revenues 12,139 10,752 22,666 21,081  
Other Segments [Member]          
Lease revenues, excluding amortization 0 0 0 0  
Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization 0 0 0 0  
Amortization of above market & contract extension intangibles 0 0 0 0 0
Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock 0 0 0 0  
Other revenue       0  
Total revenues 0 0 0 0  
Total Segments reporting [Member]          
Lease revenues, excluding amortization 28,340 27,644 57,203 56,353  
Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization 18,314 17,156 36,900 35,028  
Amortization of above market & contract extension intangibles (759) (905) (1,664) (1,800) (3,631)
Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock 680 634 1,349 1,352  
Other revenue       64  
Total revenues 46,575 44,529 93,788 90,997  
Eliminations [Member]          
Lease revenues, excluding amortization (6,405) (6,405) (12,810) (12,739)  
Time charter service revenues, excluding amortization (5,054) (3,713) (8,507) (6,990)  
Amortization of above market & contract extension intangibles     0 0 $ 0
Amortization of deferred revenue for modifications & drydock (680) (634) (1,349) (1,352)  
Other revenue       0  
Total revenues $ (12,139) $ (10,752) $ (22,666) $ (21,081)  
v3.20.2
Time charter revenues and related contract balances - Allocation of consolidated receivables between lease and service (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Time charter revenues and related contract balances    
Trade receivable for lease $ 2,898 $ 5,233
Trade receivable for time charter services 2,133 4,794
Allowance for expected credit losses 0 (60)
Total trade receivable and amounts due from affiliates 5,031 $ 9,967
Impairment losses for trade receivables $ 0  
v3.20.2
Time charter revenues and related contract balances - Consolidated contract assets, contract liabilities and refund liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Reduction for revenue recognized from previous years   $ 497
Repayments of refund liabilities to charterer   1,101
Time Charter Services [Member]    
Beginning Balance $ 279 0
Additions 0 279
Reduction for receivables recorded (18) 0
Reduction for revenue recognized from previous years 0 0
Repayments of refund liabilities to charterer   0
Ending Balance 261 279
Beginning Balance (125) (1,834)
Additions (718) (65)
Reduction for receivables recorded 0 89
Reduction for revenue recognized from previous years 48 497
Repayments of refund liabilities to charterer 17 1,188
Ending Balance $ (778) $ (125)
v3.20.2
Time charter revenues and related contract balances - Direct financing lease receivable and unguaranteed residual value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Direct financing lease    
Minimum lease payments $ 589,074 $ 589,074
Unguaranteed residual value 146,000 146,000
Unearned income (440,345) (440,345)
Initial direct cost, net 3,095 3,095
Net investment in direct financing lease 297,824 297,824
Principal repayment and amortization (18,920) (21,145)
Allowance for credit loss 0 (96)
Net investment in direct financing lease at period end 278,904 276,583
Less: Current portion (4,551) (4,756)
Long term net investment in direct financing lease 274,353 271,827
Net investment in direct financing lease consists of:    
Financing lease receivable 240,000 235,906
Unguaranteed residual value 38,904 40,677
Net investment in direct financing lease at period end 278,904 $ 276,583
Impairment losses for financing lease $ 0  
v3.20.2
Financial income (expense), net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Financial income (expense), net        
Interest income $ 163 $ 297 $ 335 $ 496
Interest expense:        
Interest expense (5,710) (6,361) (11,594) (12,609)
Commitment fees (34) (148) (69) (260)
Amortization of debt issuance cost and fair value of debt assumed (578) (639) (1,170) (1,115)
Total interest expense (6,322) (7,148) (12,833) (13,984)
Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment 0 0 0 1,030
Other items, net:        
Foreign exchange gain (loss) 166 (36) 214 (55)
Bank charges, fees and other (41) (85) (127) (138)
Withholding tax on interest expense and other (612) (638) (1,221) (1,613)
Total other items, net (487) (759) (1,134) (1,806)
Total financial income (expense), net (6,646) $ (7,610) (13,632) $ (14,264)
Debt Instrument, Financial Covenants $ 385,000   $ 385,000  
v3.20.2
Income tax (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2019
Income tax expense $ 1,419 $ 1,511 $ 2,381 $ 3,421    
Reduction of the tax rate     22.00%     25.00%
Non-cash income tax expense 218 220 $ 423 422    
Increases in uncertain tax positions 96 $ 101 193 $ 211    
Unrecognized tax benefits $ 2,476   $ 2,476     $ 2,283
Scenario, Forecast [Member]            
Reduction of the tax rate         22.00%  
v3.20.2
Investments in joint ventures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Investments in joint ventures    
Accumulated earnings of joint ventures $ 405 $ 3,270
Accumulated losses of joint ventures $ (707) $ 0
v3.20.2
Investments in joint ventures - Additional Information (Details)
Jun. 30, 2020
SRV Joint Gas Ltd [Member]  
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]  
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage 50.00%
SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd [Member]  
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]  
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage 50.00%
v3.20.2
Investments in joint ventures - Combined joint ventures on an aggregated basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Time charter revenues $ 34,436 $ 33,777 $ 71,122 $ 69,852    
Operating expenses (7,931) (11,336) (15,866) (19,805)    
Depreciation and amortization (5,234) (5,589) (10,516) (10,912)    
Operating income 27,746 15,277 41,168 37,976    
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments 0 0 0 0    
Income (loss) before tax 21,100 7,667 27,536 23,712    
Income tax expense 1,419 1,511 2,381 3,421    
Net income (loss) 19,681 6,156 25,155 20,291    
Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures 6,475 (1,575) (3,572) (1,223)    
Cash and cash equivalents 25,623 27,137 25,623 27,137 $ 39,126 $ 26,326
Restricted cash 6,021 8,011 6,021 8,011 8,066 6,003
Total current assets 49,701   49,701   59,771  
Restricted cash 12,369 12,887 12,369 12,887 12,627 $ 13,125
Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation 630,030   630,030   640,431  
Total long-term assets 935,214   935,214   953,029  
Current portion of long-term debt 44,660   44,660   44,660  
Derivative financial instruments 7,208   7,208   2,907  
Refund liabilities 778   778   125  
Total current liabilities 64,736   64,736   63,253  
Long-term debt 391,141   391,141   412,301  
Derivative instruments 23,652   23,652   12,028  
Total long-term liabilities 436,091   436,091   448,037  
Accumulated losses of joint ventures (707)   (707)   $ 0  
Srv Joint Gas Limited And Srv Joint Gas Two Limited [Member]            
Time charter revenues 24,278 21,504 45,331 42,162    
Operating expenses (5,319) (4,467) (11,623) (8,226)    
Depreciation and amortization (5,133) (5,058) (10,275) (10,317)    
Operating income 13,826 11,979 23,433 23,619    
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments 4,589 (9,297) (18,979) (14,379)    
Other financial expense, net (5,842) (5,985) (11,905) (11,994)    
Income (loss) before tax 12,573 (3,303) (7,451) (2,754)    
Income tax expense 223 0 0 0    
Net income (loss) $ 12,796 $ (3,303) $ (7,451) $ (2,754)    
Share of joint ventures owned 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00%  
Share of joint ventures net income (loss) before eliminations $ 6,398 $ (1,652) $ (3,726) $ (1,377)    
Eliminations 77 77 154 154    
Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures 6,475 $ (1,575) (3,572) $ (1,223)    
Cash and cash equivalents 14,763   14,763   $ 17,897  
Restricted cash 8,681   8,681   9,250  
Other current assets 1,033   1,033   973  
Total current assets 24,477   24,477   28,120  
Restricted cash 25,913   25,913   34,650  
Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation 509,576   509,576   521,060  
Total long-term assets 535,489   535,489   555,710  
Current portion of long-term debt 29,186   29,186   28,297  
Amounts and loans due to owners and affiliates 886   886   629  
Derivative financial instruments 15,011   15,011   13,089  
Refund liabilities 7,643   7,643   26,691  
Other current liabilities 9,445   9,445   10,327  
Total current liabilities 62,171   62,171   79,033  
Long-term debt 360,434   360,434   375,091  
Loans due to owners and affiliates 7,976   7,976   7,663  
Derivative instruments 76,127   76,127   59,070  
Other long-term liabilities 38,689   38,689   40,952  
Total long-term liabilities 483,226   483,226   482,776  
Net liabilities 14,569   14,569   22,021  
Share of joint ventures net liabilities before eliminations 7,285   7,285   11,011  
Eliminations (7,587)   (7,587)   (7,741)  
Accumulated losses of joint ventures $ (302)   $ (302)   $ 3,270  
v3.20.2
Advances to joint ventures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Advances to joint ventures    
Current portion of advances to joint ventures $ 0 $ 0
Long-term advances to joint ventures 3,988 3,831
Advances/shareholder loans to joint ventures $ 3,988 $ 3,831
v3.20.2
Advances to joint ventures - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Advances to Joint Ventures [Line Items]    
Due from Joint Ventures $ 3,988 $ 3,831
Debt Service Coverage Ratio 1.20%  
SRV Joint Gas Ltd [Member]    
Advances to Joint Ventures [Line Items]    
Due from Joint Ventures $ 3,200 3,000
Debt Service Coverage Ratio 1.20%  
SRV Joint Gas Two Ltd [Member]    
Advances to Joint Ventures [Line Items]    
Due from Joint Ventures $ 800 $ 800
v3.20.2
Long-term debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Outstanding principal $ 443,794 $ 466,124
Total debt 435,801 456,961
Less: Current portion of long-term debt (44,660) (44,660)
Long-term debt 391,141 412,301
Lampung Facility [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Unamortized debt issuance costs (3,633) (4,309)
Total debt 103,858 112,713
$385 Million Facility [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Unamortized debt issuance costs (4,360) (4,854)
Commercial tranche [Member] | $385 Million Facility [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Outstanding principal 240,170 249,635
Export Credit Tranche [Member] | Lampung Facility [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Outstanding principal 86,767 94,210
Export Credit Tranche [Member] | $385 Million Facility [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Outstanding principal 47,833 51,167
FSRU Tranche [Member] | Lampung Facility [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Outstanding principal 20,724 22,812
Revolving credit facility | $385 Million Facility [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Outstanding principal $ 48,300 $ 48,300
v3.20.2
Long-term debt - Additional Information 1 (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
May 28, 2019
Jan. 29, 2018
Aug. 31, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]        
Loan Covenant, Security Maintenance Percentage to Loans Outstanding 125.00%      
$385 Million Facility [Member]        
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]        
Aggregate borrowing capacity $ 385      
Revolving credit facility        
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]        
Aggregate borrowing capacity   $ 85 $ 85 $ 85
v3.20.2
Accrued liabilities and payables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Accrued liabilities and payables    
Accrued administrative and operating expenses $ 3,143 $ 3,314
Accrued interest 2,651 2,850
Refund liabilities 778 125
Accrued property tax 489 3,033
Current tax payable 418 818
Lease liability 45 75
Other accruals and payables 232 949
Total accrued liabilities and other payables $ 7,756 $ 11,164
v3.20.2
Related party transactions - Statement of income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Revenues        
Time charter revenue Hoegh Gallant $ 34,436 $ 33,777 $ 71,122 $ 69,852
Operating expenses        
Vessel operating expenses (5,776) (9,064) (11,283) (14,957)
Interest income from joint ventures 163 297 335 496
Interest expense and commitment fees to Hoegh LNG (6,322) (7,148) (12,833) (13,984)
Total 19,681 6,156 25,155 20,291
Hoegh Gallant [Member]        
Revenues        
Time charter revenue Hoegh Gallant 11,112 10,131 23,415 22,310
Hoegh LNG and Subsidiaries [Member]        
Operating expenses        
Vessel operating expenses (5,192) (5,417) (9,531) (10,706)
Hours, travel expense and overhead and Board of Directors' fees (982) (773) (2,129) (2,131)
Interest income from joint ventures 79 73 157 143
Interest expense and commitment fees to Hoegh LNG (57) (686) (196) (1,354)
Total $ 4,960 $ 3,328 $ 11,716 $ 8,262
v3.20.2
Related party transactions - Balance sheet (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Contribution from Hegh LNG     $ 8,600    
Repayment of indemnifications received from Hoegh LNG $ 0 $ (64) 0 $ (64) $ (64)
Issuance of units for Board of Directors' fees         194
Other and contribution from owner 225   225   485
Equity: Total $ 8,825   8,825   615
Director [Member]          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Issuance of units for Board of Directors' fees     0   194
Hoegh LNG and Subsidiaries [Member]          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Contribution from Hegh LNG     8,600   0
Repayment of indemnifications received from Hoegh LNG     $ 0   $ (64)
v3.20.2
Related party transactions - Receivables and payables from related parties (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Related party transactions    
Amounts due from affiliates $ 5,701 $ 4,296
Amounts due to owners and affiliates $ 3,627 $ 2,513
v3.20.2
Related party transactions - Revolving credit facility (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Related party transactions    
Revolving credit facility due to owners and affiliates $ 4,749 $ 8,792
v3.20.2
Related party transactions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 06, 2020
Apr. 24, 2020
Apr. 08, 2020
Mar. 26, 2020
Jun. 04, 2019
May 28, 2019
Mar. 21, 2019
Sep. 14, 2018
Mar. 23, 2018
Aug. 31, 2020
Mar. 21, 2019
Aug. 31, 2014
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Jan. 29, 2018
Dec. 01, 2017
Jan. 03, 2017
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                                          
Partners' Capital Account, Unit-based Compensation                                   $ 194      
Repayment of Indemnifications Received From Hoegh Lng                         $ 0 $ 64   $ 0 $ 64 64      
Director [Member]                                          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                                          
Partners' Capital Account, Unit-based Compensation                               $ 0   $ 194      
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer [Member] | Phantom Units [Member]                                          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                                          
Units granted 15,378     8,100     10,917 28,018 14,584 15,378 10,917         9,723          
Hoegh LNG [Member]                                          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                                          
Insurance Recoveries                             $ 60            
Revolving credit facility                                          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                                          
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity           $ 85,000           $ 85,000             $ 85,000    
Line of Credit Facility, Original Expiration Date                       Jan. 01, 2020                  
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date           Jan. 01, 2023                              
Hoegh LNG and Subsidiaries [Member]                                          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                                          
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid                               $ 14,200 $ 14,200        
LP Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Director [Member]                                          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                                          
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Unit-based Compensation         11,180                                
Total Board of Directors' fees         $ 194                                
Hoegh LNG [Member]                                          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                                          
Reduction of loan     $ 8,600                                    
Amount drew   $ 4,500                                      
Insurance Recoveries                             $ 60            
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired                                       49.00% 51.00%
Hoegh LNG [Member] | Revolving credit facility                                          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                                          
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity                         $ 85,000     $ 85,000          
Interest rate basis spread                               3.00%   1.40%      
Hoegh LNG [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility Maturing at 2021 and Thereafter [Member]                                          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                                          
Interest rate basis spread                               4.00%          
v3.20.2
Financial Instruments - Estimated fair value and carrying value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 25,623 $ 39,126 $ 27,137 $ 26,326
Restricted cash 18,390 20,693    
Amounts due from affiliate 5,701 4,296    
Derivative instruments (30,860) (14,935)    
Advances (shareholder loans) to joint ventures 3,988 3,831    
Current amounts due to owners and affiliates (3,627) (2,513)    
Long-term Debt (435,801) (456,961)    
Revolving credit facility due to owners and affiliates (4,749) (8,792)    
Lampung Facility [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Long-term Debt (103,858) (112,713)    
385 million facility        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
$385 million facility (331,943) (344,248)    
Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Cash and cash equivalents 25,623 39,126    
Restricted cash 18,390 20,693    
Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Derivative instruments (30,860) (14,935)    
Other [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Amounts due from affiliate 5,701 4,296    
Advances (shareholder loans) to joint ventures 4,121 4,029    
Current amounts due to owners and affiliates (3,627) (2,513)    
Revolving credit facility due to owners and affiliates (4,735) (8,717)    
Other [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Lampung Facility [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Long-term Debt (109,270) (119,598)    
Other [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | 385 million facility        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
$385 million facility $ (340,686) $ (352,219)    
v3.20.2
Risk management, derivative instruments and concentrations of risk - Interest rate swap agreements (Details)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
2.941% Interest Rate [Member]  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Derivative, Interest rate index LIBOR
Derivative, Notional amount $ 59,130
Derivative Liability, Fair Value carrying amount assets $ (6,369)
Derivative, Term Jan 2026
Derivative, Fixed interest rate 2.941%
2.838% Interest Rate [Member]  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Derivative, Interest rate index LIBOR
Derivative, Notional amount $ 59,130
Derivative Liability, Fair Value carrying amount assets $ (5,961)
Derivative, Term Oct 2025
Derivative, Fixed interest rate 2.838%
2.735% Interest Rate [Member]  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Derivative, Interest rate index LIBOR
Derivative, Notional amount $ 59,130
Derivative Liability, Fair Value carrying amount assets $ (5,864)
Derivative, Term Jan 2026
Derivative, Fixed interest rate 2.735%
2.650% Interest Rate [Member]  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Derivative, Interest rate index LIBOR
Derivative, Notional amount $ 59,130
Derivative Liability, Fair Value carrying amount assets $ (5,655)
Derivative, Term Jan 2026
Derivative, Fixed interest rate 2.65%
Lampung [Member]  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Derivative, Interest rate index LIBOR
Derivative, Notional amount $ 107,491
Derivative Liability, Fair Value carrying amount assets $ (7,011)
Derivative, Term Sep 2026
Derivative, Fixed interest rate 2.80%
v3.20.2
Risk management, derivative instruments and concentrations of risk - Fair value of derivative instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liability, Current $ (7,208) $ (2,907)
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent (23,652) (12,028)
Interest rate swap [Member]    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Current 0 0
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent 0 0
Derivative Liability, Current (7,208) (2,907)
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent $ (23,652) $ (12,028)
v3.20.2
Risk management, derivative instruments and concentrations of risk - Cash flow hedge accounting (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps in cash flow hedging relationships:        
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income included in hedge effectiveness     $ 1,810 $ (112)
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income included in hedge effectiveness, tax $ 0 $ 0 0 0
Amortization of amount excluded from hedge effectiveness, tax 0 0 0 0
Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach     512 475
Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach, tax 53 54 129 117
Settlement of cash flow hedge, tax   0   0
Total gains (losses) on derivative instruments, tax 53 54 129 117
Interest Expense [Member]        
Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps in cash flow hedging relationships:        
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income included in hedge effectiveness (1,022) (113) (1,810) (112)
Amortization of amount excluded from hedge effectiveness 235 224 400 468
Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach (256) (248) (512) (475)
Settlement of cash flow hedge   0   199
Total gains (losses) on derivative instruments $ (1,043) $ (137) $ (1,922) $ 80
v3.20.2
Risk management, derivative instruments and concentrations of risk - Effect of cash flow hedge accounting on accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) and earnings (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Beginning Balance, Before tax gains (losses)     $ (18,119) $ (18,836) $ (5,902)
Initial value of interest rate swap to be recognized in earnings on amortization approach, Before tax gains (losses)         (625)
Effective portion of unrealized loss on cash flow hedge, Before tax gains (losses)     (18,136)   (12,896)
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income included in hedge effectiveness     1,810   (112)
Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach, Before tax gains (losses)     512   475
Other comprehensive income for period, Before tax gains (losses)     (15,814) 717 (12,934)
Ending Balance, Before tax gains (losses) $ (33,933) $ (18,836) (33,933) (18,119) (18,836)
Beginning Balance, Tax benefit (expense)     176 448 (565)
Initial value of interest rate swap to be recognized in earnings on amortization approach, Tax benefit (expense) 0 0 0   0
Effective portion of unrealized loss on cash flow hedge, Tax benefit (expense)     0   0
Reclassification of amortization of cash flow hedge to earnings, Tax benefit (expense) 0 0 0   0
Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach, Tax benefit (expense) (53) (54) (129)   (117)
Other comprehensive income for period, Tax benefit (expense)     (129) (272) (117)
Ending Balance, Tax benefit (expense) 47 448 47 176 448
Beginning Balance, Net of tax     (17,943) (18,388) (5,337)
Initial value of interest rate swap to be recognized in earnings on amortization approach, Net of tax         (625)
Effective portion of unrealized loss on cash flow hedge, Net of tax     (18,136)   (12,896)
Reclassification of amortization of cash flow hedge to earnings, Net of tax         112
Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach, Net of tax     1,810    
Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach, Net of tax     383   358
Other comprehensive income for period, Net of tax     (15,943) 445 (13,051)
Ending Balance, Net of tax (33,886) (18,388) (33,886) (17,943) (18,388)
Gain (loss) reclassified to earnings, tax     129 117 117
Estimated amortization of accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings for the next twelve months     8,200    
Interest Expense [Member]          
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income included in hedge effectiveness (1,022) (113) (1,810)   (112)
Reclassification discontinued hedge and initial fair value from accumulated other comprehensive income based on amortization approach, Before tax gains (losses) $ (256) $ (248) (512)   (475)
Reclassification of amortization of cash flow hedge to earnings, Net of tax         $ (112)
Gain (loss) reclassified to earnings     $ (2,322) $ (587)  
v3.20.2
Risk management, derivative instruments and concentrations of risk - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 17, 2014
Dec. 29, 2014
Dec. 31, 2018
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Feb. 28, 2019
Debt Instrument, Financial Covenants       $ 385.0    
$385 million facility [Member]            
Derivative, Notional Amount     $ 130.0     $ 127.7
Derivative, Term of Contract     7 years      
Debt Instrument, Financial Covenants       $ 385.0 $ 385.0  
2.941% rate [Member]            
Derivative, Notional Amount     $ 65.0      
2.838% rate [Member]            
Derivative, Notional Amount     $ 65.0      
Lampung Facility [Member]            
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 237.1          
Derivative, Term of Contract 12 years          
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate 2.80%          
Repayments of Secured Debt   $ 7.9        
Interest rate swap [Member]            
Derivative, Notional Amount           127.7
Interest rate swap [Member] | $385 million facility [Member]            
Derivative, Notional Amount           63.8
Interest rate swap [Member] | 2.735% Fixed interest [Member]            
Derivative, Notional Amount           $ 63.8
Interest rate swap [Member] | Maximum [Member] | $385 million facility [Member]            
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate     2.941%     2.65%
Interest rate swap [Member] | Minimum [Member] | $385 million facility [Member]            
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate     2.838%     2.735%
v3.20.2
Commitments and contingencies (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 08, 2020
Apr. 07, 2020
Sep. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Repayment of Indemnifications Received From Hoegh Lng       $ 0   $ 64   $ 0 $ 64 $ 64
Settlement of boil-off claim   $ 8,600                
Annual Property Tax Payable         $ 600          
Unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions       2,476 $ 2,283     $ 2,476   $ 2,283
Income tax examination, year under examination               5 years    
Exposure to property tax and penalties               $ 3,000    
Corporate Joint Venture [Member]                    
Loss Contingency, Liability associated with the Boil of Claim     $ 23,700 23,700       23,700    
Settlement of boil-off claim   17,200                
Remaining settlement due   $ 6,500                
Hoegh LNG [Member]                    
Insurance Recoveries             $ 60      
Reduction of loan $ 8,600                  
Hoegh LNG [Member]                    
Insurance Recoveries             $ 60      
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest   50.00%                
Hoegh LNG [Member] | Corporate Joint Venture [Member]                    
Loss Contingency Accrual     $ 11,900 $ 11,900       $ 11,900    
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest     50.00%         50.00%    
v3.20.2
Supplemental cash flow information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities        
Non-cash expenditures for vessel and other equipment $ 0 $ (43) $ 0 $ (43)
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities        
Non-cash indemnifications received $ 8,600 $ 0 $ 8,600 $ 0
v3.20.2
Issuance of common units and Series A Preferred Units (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 30 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Oct. 18, 2019
Jan. 26, 2018
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Limited Partners Units $ 0   $ 1,029 $ 0 $ 1,029      
Compensation Paid to Agent           $ 1,000    
Maximum Offering Amount             $ 120,000 $ 120,000
Agent [Member]                
Sales Commissions   $ 40 $ 40          
Common Stock [Member]                
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Sale of Units 0   53,160     306,266    
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Limited Partners Units     $ 1,000     $ 5,600    
Average Gross Sales Price Per Share $ 0.00   $ 19.60 $ 0.00        
8.75% Series A Preferred Units [Member]                
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Sale of Units   82,409 51,267     2,107,999    
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Limited Partners Units   $ 2,100 $ 1,300     $ 53,900    
Average Gross Sales Price Per Share   $ 26.25 $ 26.14          
v3.20.2
Issuance of common units and Series A Preferred Units - Net proceeds (Details)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Gross proceeds for units issued $ 2,163
Less: Commissions (38)
Net proceeds for units issued 2,125
Common units [Member]  
Gross proceeds for units issued 0
Less: Commissions 0
Net proceeds for units issued 0
8.75% Series A Preferred Units [Member]  
Gross proceeds for units issued 2,163
Less: Commissions (38)
Net proceeds for units issued $ 2,125
v3.20.2
Common, subordinated and preferred units - Movements (Details) - shares
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Common Unit Public [Member]    
Common And Subordinated Units [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 18,028,786 17,944,701
Awards to non-employee directors as compensation for directors' fees   8,944
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross   0
ATM program 0 53,160
Ending Balance 18,028,786 18,028,786
Common Unit Public [Member] | Director [Member]    
Common And Subordinated Units [Line Items]    
Awards to non-employee directors as compensation for directors' fees   2,236
Common Unit Public [Member] | Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member]    
Common And Subordinated Units [Line Items]    
Phantom units issued   19,745
Common units Hoegh LNG [Member]    
Common And Subordinated Units [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 15,257,498 2,101,438
Awards to non-employee directors as compensation for directors' fees   0
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross   13,156,060
ATM program 0 0
Ending Balance 15,257,498 15,257,498
Common units Hoegh LNG [Member] | Director [Member]    
Common And Subordinated Units [Line Items]    
Awards to non-employee directors as compensation for directors' fees   0
Common units Hoegh LNG [Member] | Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member]    
Common And Subordinated Units [Line Items]    
Phantom units issued   0
Subordinated Units Hoegh LNG [Member]    
Common And Subordinated Units [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 0 13,156,060
Awards to non-employee directors as compensation for directors' fees   0
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross   (13,156,060)
ATM program 0 0
Ending Balance 0 0
Subordinated Units Hoegh LNG [Member] | Director [Member]    
Common And Subordinated Units [Line Items]    
Awards to non-employee directors as compensation for directors' fees   0
Subordinated Units Hoegh LNG [Member] | Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member]    
Common And Subordinated Units [Line Items]    
Phantom units issued   0
8.75% Series A Preferred Units [Member]    
Common And Subordinated Units [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 6,625,590 6,129,070
Awards to non-employee directors as compensation for directors' fees   0
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross   0
ATM program 82,409 496,520
Ending Balance 6,707,999 6,625,590
8.75% Series A Preferred Units [Member] | Director [Member]    
Common And Subordinated Units [Line Items]    
Awards to non-employee directors as compensation for directors' fees   0
8.75% Series A Preferred Units [Member] | Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member]    
Common And Subordinated Units [Line Items]    
Phantom units issued   0
v3.20.2
Common, subordinated and preferred units - Additional information (Details) - $ / shares
Oct. 05, 2022
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Series A Preferred Stock [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]        
Common And Subordinated Units [Line Items]        
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share $ 25.00      
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share $ 25.00      
Preferred stock distribution rate, Percentage 8.75%      
Partners Capital Distribution Amount Per Unit $ 2.1875      
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share $ 25.00      
Common units Hoegh LNG [Member]        
Common And Subordinated Units [Line Items]        
Partners Capital Account, Units   15,257,498 15,257,498 2,101,438
Subordinated Units Hoegh LNG [Member]        
Common And Subordinated Units [Line Items]        
Partners Capital Account, Units   15,257,498    
v3.20.2
Earning per unit and cash distributions - Calculation of basic and diluted earnings per unit (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]        
Net income $ 19,681 $ 6,156 $ 25,155 $ 20,291
Adjustment for:        
Preferred unitholders' interest in net income 3,668 3,378 7,337 6,742
Limited partners' interest in net income 16,013 2,778 17,818 13,549
Less: Dividends paid or to be paid (15,045) (15,036) (30,091) (30,068)
Under (over) distributed earnings attributable to:        
Distributed Earnings 968 (12,258) (12,273) (16,519)
Common Unit Public [Member]        
Under (over) distributed earnings attributable to:        
Distributed Earnings $ 524 $ (6,636) $ (6,647) $ (8,942)
Basic weighted average units outstanding        
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic 18,029 17,978 18,029 17,962
Diluted weighted average units outstanding        
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted 18,039 17,996 18,039 17,976
Earnings per unit:        
Earnings per share, basic and diluted $ 0.47 $ 0.07 $ 0.51 $ 0.38
Common units Hoegh LNG [Member]        
Under (over) distributed earnings attributable to:        
Distributed Earnings $ 444 $ (774) $ (5,626) $ (1,044)
Basic weighted average units outstanding        
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic 15,257 2,101 15,257 2,101
Diluted weighted average units outstanding        
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted 15,257 2,101 15,257 2,101
Earnings per unit:        
Earnings per share, basic and diluted $ 0.50 $ 0.10 $ 0.56 $ 0.44
Subordinated Units Hoegh LNG [Member]        
Under (over) distributed earnings attributable to:        
Distributed Earnings $ 0 $ (4,848) $ 0 $ (6,533)
Basic weighted average units outstanding        
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic 0 13,156 0 13,156
Diluted weighted average units outstanding        
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted 0 13,156 0 13,156
Earnings per unit:        
Earnings per share, basic and diluted $ 0 $ 0.10 $ 0 $ 0.44
v3.20.2
Earning per unit and cash distributions - Additional information (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Aug. 06, 2020
Mar. 26, 2020
Mar. 21, 2019
Sep. 14, 2018
Mar. 23, 2018
Aug. 31, 2020
Mar. 21, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]                      
Incentive Distribution Right Target Distribution               $ 399 $ 344 $ 798 $ 688
Phantom Units [Member] | Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer [Member]                      
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]                      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross 15,378 8,100 10,917 28,018 14,584 15,378 10,917     9,723  
Second Target Distribution [Member]                      
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]                      
Incentive Distribution Right Target Distribution Per Unit                   $ 0.421875  
Distribution Percentage To All Unit Holders                   85.00%  
Distribution Percentage To Holders Of Incentive Distribution Rights                   15.00%  
Third Target Distribution [Member]                      
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]                      
Incentive Distribution Right Target Distribution Per Unit                   $ 0.50625  
Distribution Percentage To All Unit Holders                   75.00%  
Distribution Percentage To Holders Of Incentive Distribution Rights                   25.00%  
After Target Distribution [Member]                      
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]                      
Distribution Percentage To All Unit Holders                   50.00%  
Distribution Percentage To Holders Of Incentive Distribution Rights                   50.00%  
Common Unit Public [Member]                      
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]                      
Incentive Distribution Right Target Distribution Per Unit                   $ 0.388125  
Distribution Percentage To Holders Of Incentive Distribution Rights                   100.00%  
Common units Hoegh LNG [Member]                      
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]                      
Incentive Distribution Right Target Distribution                 $ 55   $ 110
v3.20.2
Subsequent events (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
Aug. 17, 2020
Aug. 14, 2020
Aug. 07, 2020
May 28, 2019
Jan. 29, 2018
Aug. 31, 2014
Revolving credit facility            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity       $ 85.0 $ 85.0 $ 85.0
Subsequent Event [Member] | Revolving credit facility            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity     $ 85.0      
Proceeds from Lines of Credit     $ 6.6      
Subsequent Event [Member] | Series A Preferred Stock [Member]            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Paid, Per Unit $ 0.546875          
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid $ 3.7          
Subsequent Event [Member] | Common and Subordinated Stock [Member]            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Paid, Per Unit   $ 0.44        
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid   $ 15.0