Welcome to our dedicated page for Cheniere Energy news (Ticker: LNG), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Cheniere Energy stock.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE: LNG) generates a steady stream of news as a U.S. liquefied natural gas producer and exporter with large-scale facilities at the Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi LNG terminals. This news page aggregates coverage of the company’s financial results, project milestones, commercial agreements, and capital allocation decisions, giving investors and observers a single place to review recent developments.
Regular updates include quarterly earnings releases in which Cheniere reports revenues, net income, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, and Distributable Cash Flow, along with full-year financial guidance ranges. These releases often discuss LNG cargo volumes exported from Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi, the impact of derivative instruments and integrated production marketing agreements, and the contribution of new liquefaction capacity as additional trains reach substantial completion.
Cheniere’s news flow also highlights growth and expansion projects. Examples include progress on the CCL Stage 3 Project at Corpus Christi, the positive final investment decision on the CCL Midscale Trains 8 & 9 Project, and regulatory steps for the SPL Expansion Project and the CCL Stage 4 Expansion Project. Updates on these projects provide context on how the company expects to increase its LNG production capacity over time, subject to regulatory approvals and commercial and financing arrangements.
Another key category is commercial and capital markets activity, such as long-term LNG sale and purchase agreements signed by Cheniere Marketing, LLC, including a multi-decade SPA with JERA Co., Inc., and debt offerings or note redemptions undertaken through Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. Dividend declarations on Cheniere common stock and cash distribution announcements from Cheniere Partners also appear in the company’s news. Investors who follow LNG can use this page to review how operational performance, project execution, and financing decisions are reflected in Cheniere’s ongoing disclosures.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: LNG) has appointed Patricia K. Collawn and Lorraine Mitchelmore as independent directors to its Board, effective July 1, 2021. Collawn, CEO of PNM Resources, brings extensive leadership experience, while Mitchelmore, former CEO of Enlighten Innovations, adds valuable industry expertise. Both directors will enhance Cheniere's environmental and sustainability initiatives. Nuno Brandolini has retired from the Board after serving since 2000. This leadership change aims to strengthen Cheniere's position as a leading liquefied natural gas producer.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) has released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility report, titled Built for the Challenge. The report showcases the company's ESG strategy and actions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key highlights include zero employee injuries, $3.6 million in community funding, and a 33% reduction in GHG emissions since 2016. Cheniere has also integrated an ESG metric into its compensation structure for 2021. The report aligns with top sustainability standards and emphasizes Cheniere's focus on climate and social responsibility.
Cheniere Energy (NYSE American: LNG) has announced a collaboration with five major natural gas producers and academic institutions to enhance the quantification, monitoring, reporting, and verification (QMRV) of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at production sites. This initiative aims to improve understanding of upstream GHG emissions and is part of Cheniere's climate strategy, which includes providing Cargo Emissions Tags to customers. The project will utilize advanced monitoring technologies and cover sites producing approximately 360 million standard cubic feet of natural gas per day across key production basins.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: LNG) announced the supply of a carbon neutral LNG cargo to Shell, fulfilling their long-term agreement. This cargo was sourced from the Sabine Pass Liquefaction facility and delivered to Europe in April. To offset GHG emissions, Cheniere retired nature-based offsets, representing the CO2e emissions across the LNG value chain. The collaboration aims to enhance environmental performance and meet rising carbon-neutral LNG demand. Cheniere plans to provide detailed GHG emissions data for its LNG cargoes starting in mid-2022.
Cheniere Energy reported strong first quarter 2021 results, with Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.5 billion, a 40% increase year-over-year. Distributable Cash Flow surged 200% to about $750 million. The company achieved a net income of $393 million, or $1.56 per share, reflecting positive market margins. Full-year guidance has been raised to $4.3 - $4.6 billion for EBITDA and $1.6 - $1.9 billion for cash flow. Key operational milestones include the completion of Train 3 and a new 25-year LNG contract with CPC Corporation, Taiwan.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: LNG) will release its first quarter 2021 financial results on May 4, 2021, before the market opens. A conference call will follow at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results. Cheniere is the leading U.S. producer and exporter of liquefied natural gas, with a capacity of approximately 45 million tonnes per annum from its Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi facilities. The company is actively pursuing further expansion opportunities to meet the growing global demand for natural gas.
Cheniere Energy (NYSE: LNG) has released its Climate Scenario Analysis Report, evaluating the long-term robustness of its operations against various climate scenarios through 2040. The report, aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, emphasizes the strategic importance of LNG in the global shift towards a lower carbon economy. CEO Jack Fusco highlighted that the findings support the company's commitment to sustainable practices and strategic decision-making to address climate risks.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: LNG) announced the Substantial Completion of Train 3 at its Corpus Christi liquefaction project on March 26, 2021. This milestone, achieved ahead of the deadline and within budget, marks a total of eight completed liquefaction trains across Cheniere's projects. With this completion, LNG sales from Train 3 will now contribute to Cheniere's financial results. Cheniere is a leading LNG producer in the U.S., with significant production capabilities and ongoing expansion plans.
Cheniere Energy (NYSE American: LNG) has announced it will provide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data for each LNG cargo from its Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi facilities, starting in 2022. These Cargo Emissions Tags (CE Tags) aim to enhance transparency by quantifying GHG emissions from wellhead to delivery. The data will be generated using Cheniere’s proprietary lifecycle analysis model, incorporating various data sources. CEO Jack Fusco emphasized the importance of emissions transparency as a key step in supporting environmental performance and advancing towards a lower-carbon future.
Cheniere Energy reported significant financial results for Q4 and full year 2020, achieving a consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $1.05 billion and $3.96 billion, up 35% from 2019. Distributable cash flow surged approximately 75% to $330 million for Q4 and $1.35 billion for the year. However, the company faced net losses of $194 million for Q4 and $85 million for the year, influenced by non-cash derivative changes. Looking ahead, Cheniere has raised its 2021 guidance for EBITDA to $4.1-$4.4 billion and cash flow to $1.4-$1.7 billion, citing strong market conditions.