Cheniere Partners said its subsidiary Sabine Pass Liquefaction Stage V has signed a lump-sum, turnkey EPC contract with Bechtel Energy for the first phase of its Sabine Pass expansion project and issued a limited notice to proceed for early engineering and procurement.
The first phase centers on Train 7, plus a boil-off gas re-liquefaction unit, supporting infrastructure and tie-ins to the existing Sabine Pass LNG terminal. With estimated debottlenecking included, Phase 1 is expected to deliver more than 6 million tonnes per annum of LNG.
The broader expansion is planned for up to three large-scale liquefaction trains with total peak production capacity of about 20 mtpa, including debottlenecking opportunities and supporting infrastructure.
Cheniere said Phase 1 is backed by long-term agreements with creditworthy counterparties, but final investment decision still depends on regulatory approvals and financing. The FERC and DOE applications remain pending. The company now expects to reach FID on Phase 1 by early 2027.
At the existing Sabine Pass LNG terminal, Cheniere said total liquefaction production capacity is already more than 30 mtpa. The terminal also includes five LNG storage tanks, vaporizers and three marine berths. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved 0.22% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $61.225. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.
