Utility giant Sempra is in the process of reducing its ownership of Sempra Infrastructure (SI) from its current 70% controlling interest to an ownership level of just 25%. The private equity firm KKR will become the majority owner of SI when the partial divestment closes in the third quarter of 2026. Nevertheless, the current parent company gave an update on SI’s two LNG export projects. For the Port Arthur project, CEO Jeffrey Martin announced that “both Phase 1 and Phase 2 are on time and on budget.” This facility will be able to take 3.7 Bcf/d in feedgas when fully online.
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Q1 2026 Earnings Calls: Sempra Remains Bullish on North American LNG
Sempra Infrastructure continues to make progress on its two LNG facilities. Parent company Sempra Energy remains optimistic on LNG despite the upcoming partial divestiture.
Private Dancers – Mexico’s Planned Gas-Fired Plants, LNG Export Capacity Driving Pipeline Projects
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Stronger – Midstream M&A Slows as Companies Focus on Buying and Selling Specific Assets
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