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Sides close to finalizing deal involving LNG supply at Lake Charles terminal
Baton Rouge Business Reportยท 2025-10-01 19:26
Core Viewpoint - Energy Transfer LP is close to finalizing a deal to sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Lake Charles export terminal to MidOcean Energy, a subsidiary of EIG Global Energy Partners [1][2]. Group 1: Agreement Details - The agreement between Energy Transfer and MidOcean, announced in April, involves MidOcean committing to 30% of the construction costs for the Lake Charles terminal [2]. - MidOcean is entitled to receive 30% of the LNG production, which amounts to approximately 5 million metric tons per year [2]. Group 2: Current Status and Market Context - The deal has not yet been fully completed, with no immediate comments from EIG or Energy Transfer regarding the status [3]. - MidOcean has recently expanded its LNG operations, acquiring a stake in a Petronas-backed terminal in Canada, in addition to its projects in Peru and Australia [3]. - Analysts predict a global oversupply of LNG by 2027 as U.S. and Qatari supplies increase [3].