Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. / Cheniere Energy, Inc. Proposed Sabine Pass LNG Facility Expansion Adding Liquefaction Capabilities June 4, 2010
Expanding Operations - Adding Liquefaction Compelling Proposition Sabine Pass to become bi-directional import/export facility Market fundamentals create opportunity to expand into exports Export services provide customers with an…
Market Fundamentals Drive Liquefaction Project The U.S. has become the largest producer of natural gas in the world and production costs rank among the lowest Productive capacity at 6.50/MMBtu could reach 95 Bcf/d by 2020 U.S.…
U.S. Unconventional Reserves Basins Proximate to Premium Markets and Major Pipelines Lower 48 Technically Recoverable Unconventional Reserves (Tcf) 1600 1,167 Tcf Shale 1200 CBM Tight Gas 800 366 Tcf US Proved 400 Reserves 0…
Sabine Pass LNG Proposed Liquefaction Project - Overview Leveraging existing assets Large acreage position (853 acres) Can readily accommodate 4 liquefaction trains (up to 2 Bcf/d capacity) Existing infrastructure 2 docks, 4…
Commercial Structure Estimated Terms for LNG Sales Agreements Capacity fee includes regasification and liquefaction services - provides customer option to import or export Estimated cost to purchase U.S. supply: Capacity Fee:…
LNG Supply Oil Linkage Threatened with Large Oil-Gas Ratios US/MMBtu US/Barrel 25 150 Asian and European natural gas supplies US Henry Hub are predominantly priced against oil indices 20 UK NBP 120 Asia Spot LNG Avg Europe…
Delivered Costs Compare Favorably to European Price Estimates Assuming continued increase in U.S. natural gas production, unconventional gas economics effectively cap Henry Hub at mid-range of 6.50/MMBtu If oil remains above 65/Bbl,…
Regulatory Process Strong support from local and state agencies Dual regulatory tracks with the DOE and FERC DOE regulates imports and exports of natural gas FERC coordinates federal and state review of proposals to build LNG…
Key Relationships Preliminary favorable indications of market interest LNG and natural gas buyers LNG and natural gas sellers / producers Contractors 12
Organizational Structure NYSE Amex US: LNG 205 mm 2.25% Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes due 2012 100% Ownership Interest 298 mm 9.75% Term Loan due 2012 Cheniere LNG Holdings, LLC 302 mm 12.0% Convertible Senior Secured…