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suite du post au dessus. Le projet de Golden Pass permet la première exportation de LNG.

Golden Pass Ships First LNG Cargo From Texas Export Terminal

By Charles Kennedy - Apr 22, 2026,

Golden Pass LNG, the QatarEnergy-ExxonMobil joint venture, said on Wednesday that it had safely loaded and shipped its first LNG export cargo from the Sabine Pass terminal in Texas, a milestone that brings one of the biggest new U.S. export projects closer to full commercial service. The company said Train 1 is now operating, while construction and commissioning continue on Trains 2 and 3.

The key development is not just the cargo itself, but what it signals: Golden Pass has moved beyond first LNG production into exports, effectively entering the global market after years of construction. The terminal is expected to export about 18 million metric tons per year once fully operational, with total nameplate capacity of roughly 18.1 mtpa across three liquefaction trains.

That matters for both U.S. supply growth and global LNG balances. Golden Pass is one of the largest new U.S. LNG projects to come online, and its ramp-up adds fresh Gulf Coast volumes into an international market still focused on energy security, trade flows, and the pace of new liquefaction start-ups. Reuters previously reported the plant was preparing to load its first cargo earlier this month as feedgas flows increased and regulators cleared initial shipments.

The cargo departure also follows another recent project marker. Golden Pass announced first LNG production from Train 1 on March 30, setting up the export phase now underway. The company said the remaining trains are expected to come online sequentially after Train 1 reaches stable operation.

For ExxonMobil, the start of exports adds another major LNG-linked asset to its portfolio, though Golden Pass is held through the joint venture rather than reported as a standalone listed entity. QatarEnergy holds 70% of the project and ExxonMobil 30%, according to recent market reporting.

The project’s progress is notable because Golden Pass had faced earlier construction disruption tied to the 2024 bankruptcy of lead contractor Zachry, an episode that delayed completion of the terminal. Against that backdrop, the first cargo marks a significant execution milestone for the partners and for U.S. LNG export growth more broadly.

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Cheniere va étendre l'usine de liquéfaction de Sabine Pass avec 3 trains supplémentaires qui vont ajouter 20 millions de tonnes de GNL par an.
Les travaux seront exécuté par Bechtel.

Cheniere Partners Signs EPC Contract with Bechtel for the First Phase of the Sabine Pass Expansion Project and Issues Limited Notice to Proceed

édité le 01/06/2026

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (“Cheniere Partners” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CQP) announced today that its subsidiary, Sabine Pass Liquefaction Stage V, LLC (“SPLV”), has entered into a lump sum, turnkey, engineering, procurement and construction (“EPC”) contract with Bechtel Energy, Inc. (“Bechtel”) for the first phase of the SPL Expansion Project (“Phase 1”). In addition, SPLV has released Bechtel to commence early engineering and procurement for Phase 1 under a limited notice to proceed (“LNTP”).

The SPL Expansion Project is being developed for up to three large-scale liquefaction trains with an expected total peak production capacity of up to approximately 20 million tonnes per annum (“mtpa”) of liquefied natural gas (“LNG”), inclusive of estimated debottlenecking opportunities and supporting infrastructure. The SPL Expansion Project is being executed in a phased approach. The EPC agreement with Bechtel for Phase 1 includes a single train, Train 7, a boil-off gas re-liquefaction unit, along with supporting infrastructure and tie-ins to the existing Sabine Pass LNG Terminal. Inclusive of estimated debottlenecking, Phase 1 has an expected total production capacity of over 6 mtpa of LNG. Phase 1 is commercially underpinned by long-term agreements with creditworthy counterparties, and a positive final investment decision (“FID”) on Phase 1 is subject to, among other things, receipt of necessary regulatory approvals and an acceptable financing arrangement.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) application for authorization to site, construct and operate the SPL Expansion Project, as well as the Department of Energy (DOE) application authorizing the export of LNG to non-free trade agreement (non-FTA) countries, remain pending. Cheniere Partners expects to reach FID on Phase 1 by early 2027.

“We are pleased to once again partner with Bechtel on the first phase of the SPL Expansion Project, and we look forward to building upon the unmatched track record for execution excellence the Cheniere and Bechtel relationship has established while successfully building our leading LNG platform. The EPC contract and the issuance of LNTP mark important steps toward FID, which we expect to occur by early next year. We are excited to have the project underway and are laser-focused on the remaining steps required to reach FID,” said Jack Fusco, Cheniere’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The SPL Expansion Project commences as LNG market dynamics highlight the criticality of secure supply in the global energy system. We look forward to bringing this much-needed LNG capacity to the market and providing our customers with reliable and flexible LNG from Train 7.”

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