Core Insights - Cheniere Energy Inc. has made a final investment decision to expand its Corpus Christi facility, approving the construction of Midscale Trains 8 & 9 and debottlenecking projects [1][10] Expansion Plans - The company has issued a full notice to Bechtel Energy to commence construction of two new liquefaction units, which are expected to add over 3 million tons of LNG per year to the facility's capacity [2][10] - The construction of Trains 8 & 9 will occur adjacent to the existing Corpus Christi Stage 3 project, with total liquefaction capacity projected to exceed 30 million tons per annum by the end of the decade [3] Capacity Growth - Cheniere Energy is pursuing brownfield capacity expansion at both its Corpus Christi and Sabine Pass terminals, with plans to initially construct a single liquefaction train at each facility [4] - Upon completion of the expansion, the company's liquefied natural gas production could reach nearly 75 million tons per annum by early 2030, positioning it for long-term growth [4] Current Operations - The Corpus Christi Liquefaction facility currently operates four trains with a combined production capacity of approximately 16.5 million tons per annum, and the expansion aims to add seven additional midscale trains, raising total permitted capacity to over 25 million tons per annum [5]