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Cheniere Reaches 5,000 LNG Cargo Milestone as Texas Expansion Boosts Capacity
Cheniere Energy has completed the third phase of its Texas facility, lifting operational capacity to 56 mtpa alongside dispatching its 5,000th LNG shipment.
United States energy producer Cheniere Energy has reached substantial completion on the third stage of its liquefied natural gas project in Texas. The milestone represents a major addition to the company's domestic liquefaction operations.
Following the project expansion, Cheniere's overall liquefaction capacity has increased to 56 million tonnes per annum. Alongside the commissioning milestone, the exporter also loaded its 5,000th LNG cargo.
The twin achievements mark a decade of rapid operational growth for the company within the international LNG market.
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