Cheniere Partners Declares Quarterly Distributions

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Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) has announced a cash distribution of $1.07 per common unit for unitholders as of February 6, 2023, which includes a base amount of $0.775 and a variable amount of $0.295. Payments will be made on February 14, 2023. The press release also outlines tax implications for foreign investors, indicating that all distributions to foreign investors will be subject to withholding tax at the highest applicable rate. Cheniere Partners operates the Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Louisiana, boasting a production capacity of approximately 30 million tonnes per annum of LNG.

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• Declared a cash distribution of $1.07 per common unit, comprising $0.775 base and $0.295 variable.
• Ample production capacity of approximately 30 million tonnes per annum at the Sabine Pass LNG terminal.

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• All distributions to foreign investors subject to federal income tax withholding, which may deter some investors.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (“Cheniere Partners”) (NYSE American: CQP) today declared (i) a cash distribution of $1.07 per common unit to unitholders of record as of February 6, 2023, comprised of a base amount equal to $0.775 and a variable amount equal to $0.295, and (ii) the related distribution to its general partner. These distributions are payable on February 14, 2023.

Publicly traded partnerships that earn net income in a calendar year that is effectively connected with the conduct of a US trade or business are generally required to withhold US income tax from distributions paid to foreign persons. The portion of our quarterly cash distributions that are paid to foreign persons will generally be subject to US withholding tax.

This press release serves as qualified notice to nominees as provided for under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4 and 1.446(f)-4. Please note that 100 percent of Cheniere Partners’ distributions to foreign investors are attributable to income that is effectively connected with a US trade or business and subject to withholding under Treasury Regulation Sections 1.1446-1 – 1.1446-6. Accordingly, all of Cheniere Partners’ distributions to foreign investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate. Furthermore, 100 percent of Cheniere Partners’ distributions to foreign investors is in excess of cumulative net income for purposes of Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446(f)-4(c)(2)(iii). Nominees are treated as withholding agents responsible for withholding distributions received by them on behalf of foreign investors.

About Cheniere Partners

Cheniere Partners owns the Sabine Pass LNG terminal located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, which has natural gas liquefaction facilities consisting of six liquefaction Trains with a total production capacity of approximately 30 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas (“LNG”). The Sabine Pass LNG terminal also has operational regasification facilities that include five LNG storage tanks, vaporizers, and three marine berths. Cheniere Partners also owns the Creole Trail Pipeline, which interconnects the Sabine Pass LNG terminal with a number of large interstate and intrastate pipelines.

For additional information, please refer to the Cheniere Partners website at www.cheniere.com and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements that may include “forward-looking statements.” All statements, other than statements of historical or present facts or conditions, included herein are “forward-looking statements.” Included among “forward-looking statements” are, among other things, (i) statements regarding Cheniere Partners’ financial and operational guidance, business strategy, plans and objectives, including the development, construction and operation of liquefaction facilities, (ii) statements regarding Cheniere Partners’ anticipated quarterly distributions and ability to make quarterly distributions at the base amount or any amount, (iii) statements regarding regulatory authorization and approval expectations, (iv) statements expressing beliefs and expectations regarding the development of Cheniere Partners’ LNG terminal and liquefaction business, (v) statements regarding the business operations and prospects of third-parties, (vi) statements regarding potential financing arrangements, and (vii) statements regarding future discussions and entry into contracts. Although Cheniere Partners believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Cheniere Partners’ actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in Cheniere Partners’ periodic reports that are filed with and available from the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Other than as required under the securities laws, Cheniere Partners does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

What is the cash distribution amount by Cheniere Partners (CQP) for February 2023?

Cheniere Partners has declared a cash distribution of $1.07 per common unit for February 2023.

When will Cheniere Partners' cash distribution be paid?

The cash distribution will be paid on February 14, 2023.

What is the tax implication for foreign investors receiving distributions from CQP?

All distributions to foreign investors are subject to U.S. federal income tax withholding at the highest applicable rate.

How much LNG does the Sabine Pass terminal produce?

The Sabine Pass LNG terminal has a production capacity of approximately 30 million tonnes per annum.