LNG

July 1 (LNGJ) - Leading LNG liquefaction plant engineer Bechtel, based in San Francisco, was given the go-ahead by Cheniere Energy to begin work on Train 5 of the Sabine Pass US export project in Louisiana. Train 5 is expected to commence operations in 2018. "We now have five liquefaction Trains under construction at Sabine Pass, with Train 1 expected to make first LNG later this year," said Charif Souki, Chairman and Chief Executive of Cheniere. "We expect to reach a final investment decision on Train 6 at Sabine Pass upon completion of commercial contracts and financing, as all necessary regulatory approvals have been received," Souki added.