Sempra and Saudi Aramco subsidiaries sign HOA regarding Port Arthur LNG

According to the statement, the HOA anticipates the negotiation and finalisation of a definitive 20-year LNG sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for 5 million tpy of LNG offtake from Phase 1 of the Port Arthur LNG export project under development. In addition to this, it also includes the negotiation and finalisation of a 25% equity investment in Phase 1 of Port Arthur LNG.

Amin Nasser, Saudi Aramco’s CEO and President, said: “The agreement with Sempra LNG is a major step forward in Saudi Aramco's long term strategy to become a leading global LNG player. With global demand for LNG expected to grow by around 4% per year, and likely to exceed 500 million metric tons a year by 2035, we see significant opportunities in this market and we will continue to pursue strategic partnerships which enable us to meet rising global demand for LNG.”

Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and CEO of Sempra Energy, added: “At Sempra Energy, we are developing one of the largest LNG export infrastructure portfolios in North America, with an eye towards connecting millions of consumers to cleaner, more reliable energy sources.

“We are pleased to partner with affiliates of Saudi Aramco, the largest oil and gas company in the world, to advance the development of Sempra LNG’s natural gas liquefaction facility in Texas and enable the export of American natural gas to global markets.”

The proposed Phase 1 project is expected to feature two liquefaction trains, up to three LNG storage tanks and associated facilities that should enable the export of approximately 11 million tpy of LNG on a long-term basis. Port Arthur LNG could be one of the largest LNG export projects in North America, with potential expansion capabilities up to eight liquefaction trains or approximately 45 million tpy of capacity.

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