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 paid on or before August 29, 2025, to holders of record as of August 25, 2025.
The Trustee has been gradually building a cash reserve since the first quarter of 2019.
Cash Reserve Increase
The Trustee increased the targeted cash reserve from $1.8 million to approximately $3.8 million in November 2021.
Distribution Withholding
$90,000 per quarter is currently being withheld for the cash reserve until the total of approximately $3.8 million is reached.
Royalty Interests
The Trust owns royalty interests in natural gas properties in the Marcellus Shale formation in Pennsylvania.
- The Trust's quarterly distributions may fluctuate based on natural gas prices, production proceeds, and administrative expenses.
- Volatility in commodity prices, beyond the Trust's control, directly affects the Trust's ability to pay distributions.
Investors should monitor natural gas prices and the Trust's quarterly performance as fluctuations can impact future distributions.