Cheniere Energy Stock Price, News & Analysis

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: LNG) announced its plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results on February 24, 2022, before market opening. A conference call for investors will take place at 11:00 a.m. ET that same day. This call will provide insights into the company’s performance.

Cheniere, a leader in liquefied natural gas production and export in the U.S., operates significant facilities, including Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi, and is expanding its liquefaction capabilities.

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: LNG) has signed a binding 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement with Foran Energy Group Co., Ltd. The agreement, effective January 2023, involves the purchase of approximately 0.3 million tonnes per annum of LNG, priced based on the Henry Hub index plus a fee. This agreement strengthens Cheniere's position in the global LNG market and supports Foran's objectives to provide cleaner energy solutions in China, aligning with environmental goals.

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) has announced the successful production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at Train 6 of its Sabine Pass facility, marking an important milestone. The company expects to achieve Substantial Completion by Q1 2022, a year ahead of schedule. Upon completion, the facility's total production capacity will reach approximately 30 million tonnes per annum of LNG. The commissioning process involved 1,800 workers contributing over 5 million hours, highlighting Cheniere's commitment to efficient project execution amid rising global LNG demand.

Cheniere Energy announced a binding LNG sale and purchase agreement with Sinochem Group, commencing July 2022. Sinochem will initially purchase approximately 0.9 mtpa, increasing to 1.8 mtpa over the contract's 17.5-year term. The LNG prices are indexed to the Henry Hub price plus a fixed liquefaction fee. This contract highlights Cheniere’s competitive position in the global LNG market and supports its ongoing Corpus Christi Stage 3 project, which aims for over 10 mtpa production capacity.

Cheniere Energy reported a third-quarter 2021 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.1 billion and Distributable Cash Flow of around $390 million. Despite a net loss of about $1.1 billion for the quarter, the company raised its full-year 2021 EBITDA guidance to $4.6 - $5.0 billion. Looking ahead, 2022 EBITDA guidance is set between $5.8 - $6.3 billion. Cheniere also initiated a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share, approved a $1.0 billion share repurchase program, and signed long-term LNG purchase agreements with ENN and Glencore.

Cheniere Energy Partners reported third-quarter 2021 financial results, with a net income of $381 million and adjusted EBITDA of $738 million. Year-to-date, net income reached $1.1 billion, up from $774 million in 2020. Revenues surged by 137% to $2.3 billion for the quarter, driven by higher LNG export volumes, which increased by 139%. The company declared a distribution of $0.680 per common unit, with 2021 full-year distribution guidance maintained at $2.60 - $2.70 per unit and $3.00 - $3.25 for 2022. Train 6 of the SPL Project is expected to achieve substantial completion in Q1 2022.

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) declared a cash distribution of $0.680 per common unit, annualizing to $2.72, payable on November 12, 2021, to unitholders of record as of November 5, 2021. The notice indicates that all distributions to foreign investors are subject to the highest federal income tax withholding. This announcement follows the company's continued efforts in developing and operating liquefaction facilities at the Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Louisiana, where they operate five trains with one additional train in commissioning.

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) announced a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement with Glencore, involving approximately 0.8 million tonnes of LNG annually for 13 years starting April 2023. The agreement's price is linked to the Henry Hub price, plus a fixed liquefaction fee. This deal reinforces Cheniere's position in the global LNG market and supports its commercial growth as it prepares for the Corpus Christi Stage 3 project. This project aims to enhance production capacity by up to 10 million tonnes per annum and has already secured necessary regulatory approvals.

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) announced a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement with ENN LNG (Singapore) Pte Ltd to supply approximately 0.9 million tonnes per annum over 13 years, starting July 2022. The contract price is indexed to the Henry Hub price plus a fixed liquefaction fee. This agreement reflects Cheniere's strategic position in China's growing natural gas market and enhances its commercial momentum as it prepares for further expansions at its Corpus Christi facility.