Port Arthur LNG

Strategic export facility along Texas Gulf Coast

Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 which is currently under construction, represents a $13 billion investment in new energy infrastructure in Texas that will stimulate local, regional, and national economies by creating U.S. jobs, supporting small businesses and strengthening the U.S. natural gas sector’s leadership position as a reliable partner in building energy security worldwide.  

The natural gas liquefaction and export terminal in Jefferson County, Texas has direct access to the Gulf of Mexico via the Sabine-Neches ship channel. The Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 facility is designed to include two natural gas liquefaction trains, two LNG storage tanks and associated facilities with a nameplate capacity of approximately 13 MTPA.  

Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 is a joint venture project between Sempra Infrastructure and ConocoPhillips and has long term, fully subscribed capacity with ConocoPhillips, RWE Supply and Trading, PKN Orlen S.S., INEOS and Engie S.A.  

The expected commercial operation dates for Train 1 and Train 2 are 2027 and 2028, respectively.

Key project milestones and features: 

• JV structure is Sempra Infrastructure (70%, operator) and ConocoPhillips (30%). 
• Commercial operation for Train 1 is expected in 2027, with Train 2 following in 2028. 
• The greenfield site can accommodate up to eight LNG trains, with carbon capture and sequestration opportunities under evaluation. 
• Final investment decision (FID) was made in the first quarter of 2023. 
• ConocoPhillips will lift 5 MTPA and manage feed-gas supply to the facility. 
• The site is strategically located near fast-growing, low-cost, low-greenhouse gas (GHG) basins and infrastructure. 
• ConocoPhillips to lift additional 4 MTPA from Phase 2 (offtake-only agreement; not an equity position). 

By investing in Port Arthur LNG Phase 1, ConocoPhillips is helping to power communities, drive economic growth, and advance responsible energy solutions for the future.