Cheniere Energy and Bechtel have achieved substantial completion of train 1 of the Sabine Pass liquefaction project (SPA project) in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, US.
Commissioning of the train has been completed and Bechtel is planning to hand over its control to Cheniere.
Under an agreement signed by Cheniere with BG Gulf Coast in October 2011, the date of first commercial delivery (DFCD) for train 1 is set to occur in November this year.
Prior to DFCD, BG has certain rights to early cargoes produced from the train as described in the agreement.
Cheniere Partners CEO Jack Fusco said: "Today, together with our EPC contractor Bechtel, we announce that Train 1 of the SPL Project has achieved Substantial Completion, and we are taking care, custody, and control of Train 1 months ahead of the guaranteed completion date and on budget.
"I would like to thank Cheniere’s professionals who have worked tirelessly since 2012 to complete this significant milestone. I would also like to congratulate our EPC partner Bechtel for this achievement and look to achieve many more."
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By GlobalDataBechtel oil, gas and chemicals business unit president Jack Futcher said: "Cheniere Partners is at the forefront of North America’s LNG industry, and we are looking forward to our continued collaboration in delivering energy to global markets."
Through its subsidiary, Sabine Pass Liquefaction (SPL), Cheniere Partners is developing and constructing natural gas liquefaction facilities at the Sabine Pass terminal, located next to the existing regasification facilities.
In February this year, Bechtel announced first LNG commissioning cargo from Sabine Pass train 1.
Bechtel is designing and building the five liquefaction trains currently under construction at the Sabine Pass facility.
Image: The Sabine Pass terminal is located adjacent to the existing regasification facilities. Photo: courtesy of Bechtel Corporation.
