Cheniere inks pipeline deal to deliver gas to Corpus Christi LNG export plant

US LNG exporting giant Cheniere has signed a deal with Whistler Pipeline to expand the latter’s existing pipeline in order to deliver natural gas from the Permian Basin to the Corpus Christi LNG export plant in Texas.

Whistler Pipeline is a consortium consisting of MPLX, WhiteWater, and a joint venture between Stonepeak and West Texas Gas.

The consortium operates a 724 kilometers long pipeline that transports natural gas from the Waha Header in the Permian Basin to Agua Dulce, Texas.

Units of Whistler Pipeline and Cheniere have now executed agreements to move forward with the construction of ADCC Pipeline, a new joint venture between the two companies, according to a statement by WhiteWater.

The new pipeline would be about 69 kilometers long and would connect the terminus near Agua Dulce to the Corpus Christi LNG plant.

Launch in 2024

WhiteWater said the ADCC pipeline would transport up to 1.7 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural gas, expandable to 2.5 Bcf/d of natural gas.

Also, the firm expects the pipeline to go into service in 2024, pending the receipt of customary regulatory and other approvals.

WhiteWater did not reveal any additional information.

In June 2022, Cheniere, through its unit Cheniere ADCC Investments, acquired a 30 percent equity interest in ADCC Pipeline, according to a filling with SEC.

Cheniere said it has a future commitment of up to $93 million to fund its equity interest.

Huge expansion plans

The operator of the Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi terminals recently revealed plans to increase the company’s liquefaction capacity to about 90 mtpa as part of its “20/20 Vision” long-term capital allocation plan.

Cheniere’s Sabine Pass plant in Louisiana now has six operational trains with a capacity of about 30 mtpa, while the firm took a final investment decision on Stage 3 expansion at its Corpus Christi LNG export plant in Texas.

The expansion will add about 10 mtpa to the three-train 15 mtpa Corpus Christi plant.

In addition to this, Cheniere is planning to build Corpus Christi midscale trains 8 and 9, each with a capacity of 1.64 mtpa, and one 220,000-cbm LNG storage tank.

Most Popular

Abaxx sees significant volume growth in its LNG futures

Abaxx Commodity Futures Exchange, a wholly owned subsidiary of Abaxx Technologies (CBOE:ABXX) has seen significant volume growth in its physically deliverable LNG futures during the past summer months, according to Abaxx Exchange Chief Commercial Officer Joe Raia.

GTT develops new LNG fuel tank

French LNG containment giant GTT has developed a new cubic-shaped LNG fuel tank for commercial vessels, with a particular focus on LNG-fueled container vessels.

Another steam LNG carrier sold for demolition

An NYK-managed steam liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier has been sold for demolition, according to brokers.

More News Like This

Cheniere clinches Botas LNG supply deal

Turkiye’s state-owned natural gas and LNG firm Botas has signed a deal to buy liquefied natural gas from US LNG exporting giant Cheniere. Botas also signed deals with SEFE, Equinor, and jera.

Cheniere’s Corpus Christi expansion project almost 88 percent complete

The Stage 3 expansion project at Cheniere’s Corpus Christi LNG export plant in Texas is almost 88 percent complete, while Cheniere has also started site preparation activities for two more midscale trains.

Trafigura, Kogas seal long-term US LNG supply deal

LNG trader Trafigura has signed a long-term deal to supply US LNG to South Korean importer Kogas.

Cheniere nears first LNG at third Corpus Christi expansion train

US LNG exporter Cheniere is nearing the start of LNG production at the third train of the Corpus Christi Stage 3 expansion project in Texas as part of the commissioning phase.