Name and Location
Port Arthur liquefaction project, Texas, US.

Client
Sempra LNG, through its affiliates Port Arthur LNG and Sempra US Gas & Power.

Project Description
The project proposes the development of a new natural gas liquefaction and export terminal in Port Arthur, Texas.

The liquefaction project facilities are expected to include two natural gas liquefaction trains for a total export capacity of about ten-million tons a year; three 160 000 m³ liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tanks; marine facilities for vessel berthing and loading; natural gas liquids and refrigerant storage; feed gas pretreatment facilities; and truck loading and unloading areas, as well as combustion turbine generators for self-generation of electrical power.

The project will use a portion of Sempra’s estimated 1 174 ha property that includes up to 5 km of waterfront along the Sabine-Neches ship channel and 2 km of waterfront on the intracoastal waterway.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Construction is expected to begin in 2017, with commercial operations expected to begin in 2021 if all permits, approvals and conditions have been received.

Latest Developments
Australian oil and gas major Woodside is considering a joint venture with Sempra Energy to develop the proposed Port Arthur liquefaction project.

Sempra has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Woodside to start discussions and assessment for the potential development of the project.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Sempra LNG director, permitting and compliance JD Morris, tel +1 713 298 5479 or email jmorris@sempraglobal.com.