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Cheniere Energy, Inc. reports news on its U.S. liquefied natural gas platform, including the Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi liquefaction facilities on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The company operates across LNG procurement, transportation, liquefaction, vessel chartering and delivery, with revenue supported by long-term contracts and sales of uncontracted LNG.
Recurring updates cover operating results, financial guidance, LNG production and cargo activity, long-term LNG sales agreements, expansion projects along the LNG value chain, dividends, share repurchase authorizations, senior note financings and board governance matters. Related news may also include disclosures from Cheniere Energy Partners, the publicly traded partnership that owns the Sabine Pass LNG terminal and Creole Trail Pipeline.
Cheniere Energy (NYSE: LNG) has announced a significant long-term Integrated Production Marketing (IPM) agreement with Canadian Natural Resources Limited. Under the 15-year agreement starting in 2030, Canadian Natural Resources will supply 140,000 MMBtu per day of natural gas to Cheniere Marketing. This translates to approximately 0.85 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG that will be marketed by Cheniere.
The pricing structure is linked to the Platts Japan Korea Marker (JKM), with deductions for fixed LNG shipping costs and liquefaction fees. The agreement is contingent on Cheniere's Final Investment Decision regarding the Sabine Pass Liquefaction Expansion Project, which aims to develop a total production capacity of up to 20 mtpa of LNG.
Cheniere Energy (NYSE: LNG) has announced its latest quarterly dividend distribution. The company's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.500 per common share.
The dividend will be paid on May 19, 2025, to shareholders who are recorded as owners of Cheniere stock at the close of business on May 9, 2025. This regular quarterly dividend announcement demonstrates Cheniere's commitment to providing consistent returns to its shareholders.
Cheniere Energy Partners (NYSE: CQP) has announced its quarterly distribution payments for May 2025. The company will distribute $0.820 per common unit, consisting of a $0.775 base amount plus a $0.045 variable component. The distribution is payable on May 15, 2025, to unitholders of record as of May 9, 2025.
The press release highlights important tax implications for foreign investors: 100% of distributions to foreign investors are:
- Subject to US withholding tax at the highest applicable rate
- Connected with US trade or business income
- Exceed cumulative net income under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446(f)-4(c)(2)(iii)
Nominees serve as withholding agents responsible for managing tax withholding on distributions to foreign investors.
Cheniere Energy (NYSE: LNG) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Thursday, May 8, 2025, before market opening. The company will hold a conference call for investors and analysts at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time) on the same day to discuss the quarterly results. A listen-only webcast with accompanying slide presentation will be available on www.cheniere.com, with a replay accessible after the event.
Cheniere Energy (NYSE: LNG) has achieved Substantial Completion of Train 1 at the Corpus Christi Stage 3 Liquefaction Project (CCL Stage 3) on March 16, 2025, ahead of schedule and on budget. Bechtel Energy has transferred control of Train 1 to Cheniere, enabling LNG sales to be reflected in Cheniere's financial statements.
The project's key milestones include: Full notice to proceed issued in June 2022, first LNG production in December 2024, and first cargo loaded in February 2025. As of January 31, 2025, the overall project completion stands at 78.3%, with engineering at 97.6%, procurement at 97.2%, subcontract work at 88.8%, and construction at 45.5% complete.
CCL Stage 3 comprises seven midscale trains with an expected total production capacity of over 10 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG. Upon completion of all seven trains, the Corpus Christi facility's total production capacity will exceed 25 mtpa of LNG.
Cheniere Energy Partners (NYSE: CQP) reported its Q4 and full year 2024 financial results. The company generated revenues of $2.5 billion in Q4 and $8.7 billion for the full year. Net income reached $623 million in Q4 and $2.5 billion for 2024. Adjusted EBITDA was $890 million for Q4 and $3.6 billion for the full year.
The company declared a Q4 cash distribution of $0.820 per common unit, including a base amount of $0.775 and a variable amount of $0.045. Total cash distributions for 2024 were $3.25 per common unit. For 2025, CQP introduced distribution guidance of $3.25-$3.35 per common unit, maintaining the base distribution of $3.10.
Net income decreased by $283 million in Q4 and $1.7 billion for the full year compared to 2023, primarily due to unfavorable changes in derivative instruments' fair value. The company's total available liquidity stood at $2.2 billion as of December 31, 2024.
Cheniere Energy (NYSE: LNG) reported its Q4 and full year 2024 financial results, generating revenues of $4.4B and $15.7B, respectively. The company achieved net income of $1.0B (Q4) and $3.3B (full year), with Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $1.6B (Q4) and $6.2B (full year).
For 2025, Cheniere introduced guidance with Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $6.5B-$7.0B and Distributable Cash Flow of $4.1B-$4.6B. The company deployed $5.4B in 2024 towards growth, balance sheet management, and shareholder returns, including $2.3B in share repurchases and $412M in dividends.
Notable operational achievements include producing first LNG from the CCL Stage 3 Project in December 2024, with substantial completion expected by Q1 2025. The company exported a record 646 LNG cargoes in 2024. However, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA decreased compared to 2023 due to moderated international gas prices and a higher proportion of LNG sales under long-term contracts.