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Cheniere Energy (NYSE: LNG) reshapes revolvers and extends Corpus Christi term loan

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Cheniere Energy, Inc. updated several major credit facilities tied to its corporate and Corpus Christi operations. The company increased the aggregate commitments under its Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility by $500 million to $1.75 billion and extended the maturity by one year from August 1, 2030 to August 1, 2031.

At the project level, Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings and affiliates entered into a new Revolving Credit Agreement that amends and restates the existing working capital facility, decreasing the total committed amount by $500 million to $1.0 billion, with a maturity date of June 26, 2031. This facility supports loans and letters of credit for general corporate purposes related to the Corpus Christi liquefaction and pipeline assets.

The Corpus Christi revolver is secured by substantially all assets of the loan parties and carries variable interest based on Term SOFR or a base rate plus margins tied to credit ratings, along with commitment and letter of credit fees. A related term loan facility was also amended to extend the availability period for disbursements to the later of the Stage 3 Completion Date and December 31, 2027, with repayments starting after that adjusted availability period ends.

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Cheniere refinances and rebalances key credit lines without changing core leverage.

Cheniere increased its parent-level revolving credit facility commitments to $1.75 billion and pushed final maturity to August 1, 2031. This enhances corporate liquidity flexibility while preserving existing terms, suggesting a continuation of the current capital structure rather than a step-change in borrowing.

At the Corpus Christi project level, the working capital facility was resized down to $1.0 billion, with a new maturity on June 26, 2031. Interest on these Loans is set at Term SOFR or base rate plus margins ranging from 0.75% to 1.5%, with additional commitment and letter of credit fees tied to debt credit ratings.

The Second Amendment to the term loan facility extends the availability period for disbursements to the later of the Stage 3 Completion Date and December 31, 2027, delaying the first repayment date accordingly. Overall, these changes reorganize timing, size and structure of liquidity sources rather than introducing new debt, and their ultimate impact will depend on future utilization of the facilities.

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement Financial
The company incurred a new significant debt or off-balance-sheet obligation.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
CEI revolver commitments $1.75 billion Aggregate commitments under CEI Revolving Credit Facility after $500 million increase
CCH revolver commitments $1.0 billion Total committed amount under CCH Revolving Credit Agreement after $500 million decrease
CEI revolver maturity August 1, 2031 Extended from August 1, 2030 under Commitment Increase and Maturity Extension Agreement
CCH revolver maturity June 26, 2031 Stated maturity date under CCH Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to extensions
Term SOFR margin range 0.75%–1.5% Applicable margin over Term SOFR for Loans based on CCH debt credit ratings
Commitment fee range 0.06%–0.2% Annual rate on unused commitments under CCH Revolving Credit Agreement
LC fee range 0.75%–1.50% Annual letter of credit fee based on CCH debt credit ratings
LC fronting fee 0.175% Annual rate on undrawn portions of letters of credit for issuing banks
Revolving Credit Agreement financial
"entered into the Revolving Credit Agreement (the “CCH Revolving Credit Agreement”)"
A revolving credit agreement is a flexible loan arrangement where a borrower can borrow, repay, and borrow again up to a set limit, similar to a credit card. It matters because it gives businesses or individuals quick access to funds whenever needed, helping manage cash flow and cover expenses without applying for a new loan each time.
Term SOFR financial
"Loans will bear interest at a variable rate per annum equal to (a) Term SOFR, plus an applicable margin"
Term SOFR is a benchmark interest rate that reflects the cost of borrowing money over a specific period, based on actual transactions in the financial markets. It is used by lenders and borrowers to set the interest rates on loans and financial contracts, helping to ensure rates are fair and transparent. For investors, understanding term SOFR helps gauge borrowing costs and the overall direction of interest rates in the economy.
letters of credit financial
"used for loans (“Revolving Loans”) to, and the issuance of letters of credit (“Letters of Credit”) on behalf of, CCH"
A letter of credit is a promise from a bank to pay a seller if the buyer fails to do so, commonly used in trade and large contracts to ensure payment. Think of it as a bank standing in for the buyer, like a certified check or payment insurance that reduces the risk of nonpayment. For investors, letters of credit matter because they affect a company’s cash flow, borrowing needs and contingent liabilities, and signal how much credit support a business requires to secure deals.
debt service coverage ratio financial
"achieving a historical debt service coverage ratio and fixed projected debt service coverage ratio of at least 1.25x"
Debt service coverage ratio measures how many times a company's available cash flow can pay its scheduled debt payments (interest plus principal). Think of it like checking how many months of take-home pay it would take to cover your mortgage and loan bills; a higher number means a bigger cushion against missed payments. Investors use it to gauge credit risk, the likelihood of default, and whether a company can afford dividends or new borrowing.
first priority lien financial
"providing the secured parties with a first priority lien (subject to customary permitted encumbrances)"
A first priority lien is a legal claim that gives one lender or creditor the top spot to be paid from specific assets if a borrower defaults or goes bankrupt. Think of it like holding the first place ticket in a line for a limited payout — that creditor gets paid before any others from the proceeds of the pledged assets. For investors, knowing who holds a first priority lien helps gauge how much money could realistically be recovered and how risky a company's debt or secured investment is.
working capital facility financial
"amends and restates CCH’s existing working capital facility agreement"
A working capital facility is a short-term loan or credit line a company uses to cover everyday operating needs — for example payroll, inventory purchases, or gaps between paying suppliers and getting paid by customers. Think of it like a business overdraft that smooths cash flow bumps; investors watch it because reliance on this facility shows how healthy a company’s cash flow is, how much interest or fees it pays, and whether borrowing limits or conditions could constrain growth.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 26, 2026

 

 

CHENIERE ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-16383   95-4352386

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

845 Texas Avenue, Suite 1250

Houston, Texas 77002

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(713) 375-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.

 

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Common Stock, $0.003 par value   LNG   NYSE American

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 
 

Item 1.01

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

Commitment Increase and Maturity Extension Agreement

On June 26, 2026, Cheniere Energy, Inc. (“CEI”) entered into a Commitment Increase and Maturity Extension Agreement (the “CEI Agreement”) by and among CEI, as borrower (the “Borrower”), Société Générale, as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and the lenders party thereto, with respect to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2025 (as may be amended, restated, amended and restated, extended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “CEI Revolving Credit Facility”), by and among the Borrower, the lenders and issuing banks party thereto from time to time, the Administrative Agent and the other agents and arrangers party thereto from time to time. The CEI Agreement increases the aggregate commitments under the CEI Revolving Credit Facility by $500 million to $1.75 billion and extends the maturity date thereof by one year, from August 1, 2030 to August 1, 2031. All other terms and conditions of the CEI Revolving Credit Facility remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

CCH Revolving Credit Agreement and Related Finance Documents

On June 26, 2026, Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, LLC (“CCH”), Cheniere Corpus Christi Pipeline, L.P. (“CCP”), Corpus Christi Pipeline GP, LLC (“CCP GP”) and Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC (“CCL”) (CCP, CCP GP and CCL, collectively, the “Guarantors” and, CCH and the Guarantors, collectively, the “Loan Parties”), each indirectly wholly owned by CEI, entered into the Revolving Credit Agreement (the “CCH Revolving Credit Agreement”) with the lenders party thereto from time to time, the issuing banks party thereto from time to time, the swing line lenders party thereto from time to time, The Bank of Nova Scotia, as revolving facility agent (the “CCH Revolving Facility Agent”) and, solely for purposes of Section 3.07, Société Générale, as Security Trustee. The CCH Revolving Credit Agreement amends and restates CCH’s existing working capital facility agreement to decrease the total committed amount under the CCH Revolving Credit Agreement by $500 million to $1.0 billion. The CCH Revolving Credit Agreement is intended to be used for loans (“Revolving Loans”) to, and the issuance of letters of credit (“Letters of Credit”) on behalf of, CCH, for general corporate purposes related to the operation of CCH’s Corpus Christi natural gas liquefaction facilities and Corpus Christi natural gas pipeline and related facilities near Corpus Christi, Texas, including to refinance outstanding loans or letters of credit under the existing working capital facility agreement. The entire amount of the CCH Revolving Credit Agreement will be available for the issuance of Letters of Credit.

The Loan Parties operate as legal entities separate and distinct from CEI and its other affiliates, and with capital structures independent from CEI and its other affiliates.

Conditions Precedent to Disbursements, Advances and Issuances of Letters of Credit

Advances and issuances of letters of credit under the CCH Revolving Credit Agreement are subject to customary conditions precedent, including the absence of defaults, bring-down of certain representations and warranties, and the payment of applicable fees and expenses.

Interest and Fees

Loans under the CCH Revolving Credit Agreement, including Revolving Loans and any loans deemed made in connection with a draw upon any Letters of Credit (“LC Loans” and, collectively, the “Loans”), will bear interest at a variable rate per annum equal to (a) Term SOFR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.75% to 1.5%, or (b) the base rate, plus an applicable margin, in each case, with the applicable margin based on the Company’s debt credit ratings then in effect. Interest on Revolving Loans is due and payable on the date such loans become due. Interest on Term SOFR Revolving Loans is due and payable at the end of each Term SOFR period and, if applicable, upon conversion to a base rate Revolving Loans, and interest on base rate Revolving Loans is due and payable at the end of each calendar quarter and, if applicable, upon conversion to Term SOFR Revolving Loans.

CCH paid certain upfront fees to the agents and lenders under the CCH Revolving Credit Agreement, together with additional transaction fees and expenses. Certain administrative fees must also be paid to the CCH Revolving Facility Agent.

The CCH Revolving Credit Agreement provides for the following fees: (i) a commitment fee on the average daily amount of the excess of the total commitment amount over the principal amount outstanding in an amount equal to an annual rate ranging from 0.06% to 0.2%, depending on CCH’s debt credit ratings; (ii) a letter of credit fee equal to an annual rate ranging from 0.75% to 1.50%, depending on CCH’s debt credit ratings; and (iii) a letter of credit fronting fee to each issuing bank that has issued fronted letters of credit in an amount equal to an annual rate of 0.175% of the undrawn portion of all letters of credit issued by such issuing bank. Each of these fees is payable quarterly in arrears. In the event that draws are made upon any letters

of credit issued under the CCH Revolving Credit Agreement (each such draw, an “LC Draw”) and CCH elects for such draw to be deemed an LC Loan, such LC Loan shall be a base rate Revolving Loan and may be converted to a Term SOFR Revolving Loan under certain conditions. LC Loans have a term of up to one year. In the event that CCH does not elect for an LC Draw to be deemed an LC Loan, CCH is required to pay the full amount of the LC Draw plus interest on such amount at a rate per annum equal to the base rate plus 2.0% on or prior to 12:00 p.m., New York City time, on the business day immediately succeeding its timely receipt of notice of the LC Draw.

Repayments

The maturity date under the CCH Revolving Credit Agreement will occur on June 26, 2031 (the “Maturity Date”) unless extended. CCH may extend the Maturity Date up to two times, for periods of up to one year each, in each case with the consent of the requisite lenders. CCH may prepay the Revolving Loans at any time without premium or penalty upon two business days’ notice.

The CCH Revolving Credit Agreement also provides for mandatory repayments of loans under customary circumstances, including change of control and if it becomes unlawful for the lender to fund or maintain loans.

Covenants

The CCH Revolving Credit Agreement includes customary representations and affirmative and negative covenants for finance facilities and companies of this type and with lenders of the type participating in the financing, including, among others: covenants relating to compliance with laws; delivery of financial reports; conditions to the making of restricted payments, including distributions (subject to, among other conditions, funding of a debt service reserve account with the then-applicable reserve amount and achieving a historical debt service coverage ratio and fixed projected debt service coverage ratio of at least 1.25x); maintenance of insurance; limitations on indebtedness and liens. These covenants are subject to certain materiality qualifiers, reasonableness standards, thresholds and grace periods.

Events of Default

The CCH Revolving Credit Agreement includes customary events of default, which are subject to customary grace periods and materiality standards, including, among others:

 

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nonpayment of amounts payable under the facility;

 

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breach of certain representations or warranties given in connection with the facility and breach of certain covenants;

 

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bankruptcy; abandonment; destruction; events of taking;

 

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invalidity of security interests;

 

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unsatisfied judgments (one or more final judgments in excess of $150 million in the aggregate);

 

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unenforceability or termination of finance documents;

 

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cross acceleration of indebtedness in excess of $100 million and cross-accelerations of CCH’s outstanding senior notes; and

 

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ERISA events.

Collateral

The loans under the CCH Revolving Credit Agreement are secured under the Second Amended and Restated Common Security and Account Agreement, dated as of June 15, 2022 (as amended by the First Amendment, dated as of April 22, 2024, and as may be further amended, modified or supplemented from time to time with its terms, the “Common Security and Account Agreement”), among CCH, CCL, CCP and CCP GP (as Guarantors), the senior creditor group representatives, the Intercreditor Agent, Société Générale, as security trustee (the “Security Trustee”), and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., as account bank (the “Account Bank”), providing the secured parties with a first priority lien (subject to customary permitted encumbrances) in substantially all of the assets of the Loan Parties, including the equity interests in CCL, CCP and CCP GP. The Common Security and Account Agreement also requires CCH to establish and maintain certain deposit accounts, which are subject to the control of the Security Trustee. In addition, under the Amended and Restated Holdco Pledge Agreement, dated May 22, 2018, among Cheniere CCH HoldCo I, LLC and the Security Trustee, obligations under the CCH Revolving Credit Agreement are secured by a pledge of the limited liability company interests in CCH. Obligations under the CCH Revolving Credit Agreement are further secured by a mortgage over the real property of CCL and CCP. Modifications of the finance documents and the exercise of rights and remedies of the secured creditors are subject to customary intercreditor arrangements.

Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility Agreement

On June 26, 2026, the Loan Parties entered into the Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility Agreement (the “Second Amendment to CCH Term Loan Facility Agreement”) with Société Générale, as term loan facility agent (the “CCH Term Loan Facility Agent”). The Second Amendment to CCH Term Loan Facility Agreement amends CCH’s existing term loan facility agreement to, among other things, extend the availability period for disbursements of term loans to the later of the Stage 3 Completion Date and December 31, 2027, and to make related adjustment to the First Repayment Date to allow for repayments to start after the end of the adjusted Term Loan Availability Period.

The foregoing descriptions of the CEI Agreement, the CCH Revolving Credit Agreement and the Second Amendment to CCH Term Loan Facility Agreement do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the agreements, copies of which are filed as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein.

 

Item 2.03

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

The information set forth under Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number

   

Description

10.1*    Commitment Increase and Maturity Extension Agreement, dated as of June 26, 2026, among Cheniere Energy, Inc., the lenders party thereto and Société Générale, as Administrative Agent.
10.2    Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of June 26, 2026, among Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, LLC, Cheniere Corpus Christi Pipeline, L.P., Corpus Christi Pipeline GP, LLC, Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC, the lenders party thereto from time to time, the issuing banks party thereto from time to time, the swing line lenders party thereto from time to time, The Bank of Nova Scotia as Revolving Facility Agent and, solely for the purposes of Section 3.07, Société Générale as Security Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, LLC’s Current Report on File 8-K (SEC File No. 333-215435, filed on July 2, 2026)).
10.3    Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility Agreement, dated as of June 26, 2026, among Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, LLC, Cheniere Corpus Christi Pipeline, L.P., Corpus Christi Pipeline GP, LLC, Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC and Société Générale as Term Loan Facility Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, LLC’s Current Report on File 8-K (SEC File No. 333-215435, filed on July 2, 2026)).
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and contained in Exhibit 101).

 

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Filed herewith.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

    CHENIERE ENERGY, INC.
Dated: July 2, 2026     By:  

/s/ Zach Davis

    Name:   Zach Davis
    Title:   Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

[Signature page to Closing Form 8-K]

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What change did Cheniere Energy (LNG) make to its corporate revolving credit facility?

Cheniere increased its Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility commitments by $500 million to a total of $1.75 billion and extended the maturity date by one year from August 1, 2030 to August 1, 2031, while keeping other terms unchanged.

How was the Cheniere Corpus Christi revolver resized and when does it mature?

The Corpus Christi Revolving Credit Agreement reduces the total committed amount by $500 million to $1.0 billion. It supports loans and letters of credit for Corpus Christi facilities and pipelines, and has a maturity date of June 26, 2031, with options to extend subject to lender consent.

What are the interest rates and fees under the CCH Revolving Credit Agreement for Cheniere (LNG)?

Loans bear interest at Term SOFR plus a margin of 0.75% to 1.5%, or base rate plus a margin, based on debt credit ratings. Additional fees include a commitment fee of 0.06% to 0.2%, a letter of credit fee of 0.75% to 1.50%, and a 0.175% fronting fee.

How are obligations under the CCH Revolving Credit Agreement secured?

Obligations are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all assets of the loan parties, including equity interests in CCL, CCP and CCP GP. They are further backed by a pledge of interests in CCH and mortgages over certain real property, subject to customary permitted encumbrances and intercreditor arrangements.

What did Cheniere change in its CCH term loan facility availability and repayments?

The Second Amendment to the CCH Term Loan Facility extends the availability period for disbursements until the later of the Stage 3 Completion Date and December 31, 2027. It also adjusts the First Repayment Date so that repayments begin only after this revised availability period ends.

For what purposes can the CCH Revolving Credit Agreement be used?

The CCH Revolving Credit Agreement funds Revolving Loans and Letters of Credit for general corporate purposes related to Corpus Christi liquefaction and pipeline operations. It may also refinance outstanding loans or letters of credit under the prior working capital facility, with the entire amount available for letters of credit.

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