U.S. DOE Non-Free Trade Authorization for LNG Exports from the Sempra Port Arthur Project

Sempra Energy announced yesterday the U.S. Department of Energy authorized Sempra Energy's Port Arthur LNG to export approximately 13.5 million tonnes per annum of U.S.-produced LNG to countries that do not have a free-trade agreement with the U.S.

The Port Arthur LNG export project in development in Jefferson County, Texas is expected to include two liquefaction trains, up to three LNG storage tanks and associated facilities.

"Today's approval marks a major regulatory step for the development of Port Arthur LNG that would allow LNG to be exported from Port Arthur to all European, Asian and other markets around the world," said Carlos Ruiz Sacristán, chairman and CEO of Sempra North American Infrastructure. "Port Arthur LNG is one of Sempra Energy's five LNG-export projects under development that we believe will help to further establish the U.S. as a global leader in LNG exports."

Last month, Port Arthur LNG received authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to site, construct and operate the liquefaction project.