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ECA Marcellus Trust I Announces Quarterly Distribution

ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM) | August 15, 2025

By Uma Mitchell

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ECA Marcellus Trust I announced a quarterly distribution of $0.020 per unit for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

The distribution is expected to be distributed on or before August 29, 2025, to holders of record as of August 25, 2025.

The Trust has been gradually building a cash reserve for future expenses since the first quarter of 2019.

Cash Reserve Building

Trustee has increased targeted cash reserve from $1.8 million to $3.8 million by withholding $90,000 per quarter.

Royalty Interests

Trust owns royalty interests in natural gas properties in the Marcellus Shale formation in Pennsylvania.

Quarterly Fluctuations

Distributions vary each quarter based on natural gas prices, production proceeds, and administrative expenses.

Impact of Commodity Prices

Low natural gas prices can reduce proceeds, impacting cash available for distribution to unitholders.

  • The Trust's distribution strategy focuses on building and maintaining a sufficient cash reserve for future expenses.
  • Fluctuations in natural gas prices directly impact the Trust's ability to pay distributions to unitholders.
  • Withholding tax regulations under the Internal Revenue Code affect income connected to U.S. trade for non-U.S. persons.

ECA Marcellus Trust I's proactive approach to cash reserve management and adaptation to market conditions showcase its commitment to providing sustainable distributions to unitholders.