Cheniere Partners Declares Quarterly Distributions

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Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE American: CQP) announced a cash distribution of $0.655 per common unit, totaling $2.62 annualized, to unitholders of record as of February 8, 2021. The payment date is set for February 12, 2021. Notably, all distributions to foreign investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest effective rate, as they are linked to U.S. trade income. Cheniere Partners operates five liquefaction trains at the Sabine Pass LNG terminal, with a total production capacity of approximately 30 mtpa of LNG.

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (“Cheniere Partners”) (NYSE American: CQP) today declared (i) a cash distribution of $0.655 ($2.62 annualized) per common unit to unitholders of record as of February 8, 2021, and (ii) the related distribution to its general partner. These distributions are payable on February 12, 2021.

This press release serves as qualified notice to nominees as provided for under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b)(4) and (d). Please note that 100 percent of Cheniere Partners’ distributions to foreign investors are attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. Accordingly, all of Cheniere Partners’ distributions to foreign investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate. Nominees are treated as withholding agents responsible for withholding distributions received by them on behalf of foreign investors.

About Cheniere Partners

Cheniere Partners is developing, constructing and operating natural gas liquefaction facilities at the Sabine Pass LNG terminal located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, on the Sabine-Neches Waterway less than four miles from the Gulf Coast. Cheniere Partners is currently operating five natural gas liquefaction Trains and is constructing one additional Train for a total production capacity of approximately 30 mtpa of LNG at the Sabine Pass terminal. The Sabine Pass LNG terminal has operational regasification facilities that include five LNG storage tanks, two marine berths and vaporizers and an additional marine berth that is under construction. Cheniere Partners also owns the Creole Trail Pipeline, a 94-mile pipeline that interconnects the Sabine Pass LNG terminal with a number of large interstate 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, 2020, 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 expectations regarding regulatory authorizations and approvals, (iii) statements expressing beliefs and expectations regarding the development of Cheniere Partners’ LNG terminal and liquefaction business, (iv) statements regarding the business operations and prospects of third parties, (v) statements regarding potential financing arrangements, (vi) statements regarding future discussions and entry into contracts, and (vii) statements regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our business and operating results. 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 announced by CQP?

Cheniere Partners announced a cash distribution of $0.655 per common unit, which annualizes to $2.62.

When will the cash distribution be paid to CQP unitholders?

The distribution will be paid on February 12, 2021.

What is the record date for CQP’s cash distribution?

The record date for the cash distribution is February 8, 2021.

How does Cheniere Partners treat distributions to foreign investors?

Distributions to foreign investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate.

What is the LNG production capacity of Cheniere Partners?

Cheniere Partners has a total LNG production capacity of approximately 30 mtpa at the Sabine Pass terminal.