Southcross Energy Partners LP closed a $14 million unsecured loan, the company said Jan. 8.

The loan, provided by funds managed by EIG Global Energy Partners and Tailwater Capital, has a one-year term.

Southcross and Southcross Holdings LP retained Kirkland & Ellis LLP as legal adviser, and Houlihan Lokey Inc. as financial adviser, regarding potential strategic alternatives and capital structure matters.

David Biegler, chairman of the board at the general partner, said the current low commodity prices are affecting producer customers’ development plans and that by suspending the distributions and the unsecured loan, Southcross’ liquidity can be bolstered.

Southcross Energy Partners LP is based in Dallas.