Sabine pass: The US Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, visited the Golden Pass LNG project in Sabine Pass, Texas. The visit marks an important moment in the collaboration between the United States and Qatar in the field of energy.
According to Qatar News Agency, Secretary Wright's visit included a comprehensive tour of the facility, underscoring the increasing significance of LNG in promoting global economic growth and development. The partnership between Qatar and the United States is seen as a crucial element in ensuring global energy security.
HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, who is also the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, expressed his satisfaction with Secretary Wright's visit. He emphasized that the Golden Pass LNG project is QatarEnergy's largest investment in the US and symbolizes the enduring strategic energy partnership between the two countries.
Minister Al Kaabi stated that the collaboration with ExxonMobil and the support from the US Government strengthens QatarEnergy's stature in the global energy sector. This partnership is pivotal in driving economic growth and aligning with key US energy and economic policy goals.
He also extended his gratitude to the US Government, the Texas Legislature, ExxonMobil, and all personnel involved in the Golden Pass LNG project for their contributions and support.
The Golden Pass LNG facility is projected to produce up to 18 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG when all three LNG trains become fully operational. The first train has commenced production, with its initial LNG shipment loaded onto QatarEnergy's 'Al-Qaiyyah' LNG vessel in April 2026.
QatarEnergy holds a 70% stake in the project, while ExxonMobil owns the remaining 30%. The final investment decision for the development of the Golden Pass LNG project was announced by the partners in February 2019.