Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 Project Obtains FERC Authorization


   
   OAKHURST, N.J. (DTN) --- Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, 
announced the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the permit 
authorizing the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 expansion project under development at 
Port Arthur LNG.

   The permit is a major regulatory milestone for a proposed Phase 2 project, 
including the addition of two liquefaction trains, trains 3 and 4, capable of 
producing up to 13 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas.

   With Phase 1 currently under construction, the development of the proposed 
Phase 2 project could increase the total liquefaction capacity of the facility 
from approximately 13 Mtpa to approximately 26 Mtpa. The proposed project is 
also expected to include an additional LNG storage tank and marine berth and 
would benefit from some of the common facilities currently under construction 
that were previously approved as part of the Port Arhtur LNG Phase 1 permitting 
process.

   Sempra Infrastructure continues to evaluate opportunities to develop the 
entirety of the Port Arhtur Site while also exploring potential projects to 
reduce the carbon intensity of its LNG, positioning Port Arthur as a flagship 
hub for the energy transition. The company is leveraging the integrated 
capabilities of its business segments to develop the proposed Port Arthur 
Pipeline Texas Connector project, the proposed Port Arthur Pipeline Louisiana 
Connector project and develop new gas storage facilities, all of which would 
serve the Port Arhtur LNG facility.

   To further the advancement of the Port Arthur Energy Hub, the company 
recently acquired 38,000 acres of pore space and relevant surface rights to 
support the proposed Titan Carbon Sequestration project, which is proximal in 
location to the Port Arthur LNG facility. The project targets capturing carbon 
from Sempra Infrastructure's Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 and 2 projects that are 
currently under development and has the potential to unlock other net-zero 
energy infrastructure opportunities. This comprehensive development approach 
utilizes Sempra Infrastructure's broad development and operational expertise to 
enhance the total value of Port Arthur and can deliver significant value for 
the local community, opening up substantial avenues for economic growth 
opportunities for the region.

   The Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project is currently under construction and is 
designed to include two natural gas liquefaction trains, two LNG storage tanks 
and associated facilities.

   Development of the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project, the Titan Carbon 
Sequestration project, the proposed Port Arthur Pipeline Louisiana Connector 
project, proposed Port Arthur Texas Connector project and new gas storage 
facilities are contingent upon completing the required commercial agreements, 
securing and/or maintaining all necessary permits, obtaining financing, and 
reaching a final investment decision, among other factors.




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