Riyadh, May 22 - Neftegaz.RU. Sempra Energy and Saudi Aramco today announced their respective subsidiaries, Sempra LNG and Aramco Services Company, have signed a heads of agreement (HOA).
“At Sempra Energy, we are developing one of the largest LNG export infrastructure portfolios in North America, with an eye towards connecting millions of consumers to cleaner, more reliable energy sources,” said Jeffrey Martin, chairman and CEO of Sempra Energy.
“We are pleased to partner with affiliates of Saudi Aramco, the largest oil & gas company in the world, to advance the development of Sempra LNG’s gas liquefaction facility in Texas and enable the export of American natural gas to global markets.”
The proposed Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project is expected to include 2 liquefaction trains, up to 3 LNG storage tanks and associated facilities that should enable the export of approximately 11 Mtpa of LNG on a long-term basis.
Port Arthur LNG could be one of the largest LNG export projects in North America, with potential expansion capabilities of up to 8 liquefaction trains or approximately 45 Mtpa of capacity.
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