ABOUT GOLDEN PASS

Situated on the Gulf Coast near Sabine Pass, Texas, Golden Pass LNG is undergoing a historic transformation.

The existing liquefied natural gas terminal is among the largest in the world, and it will soon include liquefaction and export capabilities.

Our vision, mission & values

Our vision is to be the premier LNG export company in North America.

The mission of Golden Pass LNG is to bring clean energy from Texas to power the world.

Our values of safety, integrity, people, community and the environment set us apart and define who we are as a company.

Our history

In the early 2000s, there was a growing demand for a cleaner energy source in the United States. Because natural gas is a clean-burning, environmentally friendly fuel, Golden Pass shareholders saw an opportunity to import natural gas into the United States to help meet that demand. The Golden Pass LNG import project began in November 2003. Construction of the Golden Pass Pipeline was completed in 2009, followed by the completion of the terminal construction in 2010. Golden Pass received its first LNG cargo in October 2010 on the Al Khuwair Q-Flex ship.

Due to advances in technology, the United States soon had access to become an abundant domestic natural gas resource base. Around 2012, it was estimated that the United States had enough natural gas supply to last more than 100 years. This was exciting news for the entire country. However, Golden Pass faced an important challenge. What role would the existing facility play in the evolving energy market? The facility maintained all authorizations, operational capabilities, and a ready-to-receive status, serving as a safety valve for U.S. energy security in the event of market disruptions.

This challenge created an opportunity, and the start of a new project in 2012 – the Golden Pass LNG export project. In 2019 our shareholders made a final investment decision to proceed with the project, and construction on a new, world-class LNG export facility began.

Shareholders

Golden Pass LNG is a joint venture company formed by affiliates of two of the world's largest and most experienced oil and gas companies: QatarEnergy (70%) and ExxonMobil (30%).

QatarEnergy

QatarEnergy was established in 1974 as a national corporation completely owned by the State of Qatar. It is responsible either directly or through joint ventures for all oil and gas production and processing in Qatar.

At a Glance:

  • Became the world's largest LNG producer in 2006
  • Responsible for all phases of the country's oil and gas industry
  • Principle activities include exploration, drilling production, storage and transport of crude oil, natural gas liquids, and liquefied natural gas, petrochemicals and fertilizers, helicopter and financing services
  • Built the world's largest LNG liquefaction facility in Qatar.
  • Built the world's largest LNG carrier, the Qatar Max (Q-Max).

Visit the QatarEnergy website for further information.

About Qatar

Qatar is situated on the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Bordered to the south by Saudi Arabia, the rest of its landmass juts about 100 miles into the balmy waters of the Arabian Gulf. The country has a population of 1.7 million (May 2010). Most of the population lives in the Municipalities of Doha, the business and administrative center, and Rayan, an adjacent Municipality. The State of Qatar has a desert climate with a hot summer and a relatively mild winter. Summer temperatures range between 77 and 113 degrees Fahrenheit, with high humidity. During the winter there is some rainfall but it rarely exceeds 3 inches annually.

Qatar has a strong focus on educational advancement. The brand new Education City was developed by the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development - a not-for-profit organization established in 1995 and chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned. Education City provides a broad spectrum of world-class educational facilities, from kindergarten level through to postgraduate and research programs. It also includes facilities for business, community development, science, IT, Islamic Studies, media and communications and sports, and a 350-bed teaching hospital is being built.

ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil is the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas company.

At a Glance:

  • Operates in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide and participates in LNG operations representing more than 25% of global industry capacity
  • Safely and reliably produces oil, natural gas, and hydrocarbon products
  • Finds and develops new supplies and products to bring to the market
  • Maximizes resource and asset value; improves energy efficiency and minimizes environmental impacts

Visit the ExxonMobil website for further information.

Stories From Golden Pass

Golden Pass awards over $110,000 in scholarships

Published June 5th, 2020 in People, Community

Golden Pass LNG awarded scholarships to eight high school graduates beginning an Associate Degree of Process Technology at Lamar Institute of Technology and Lamar State College – Port Arthur. The scholarships cover up to three years of P-Tech and liquefied natural gas process education to prepare students for work with the Golden Pass LNG export project currently under construction in Sabine Pass.

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Golden Pass donates PPE to help keep Jefferson County safe

Published May 15th, 2020 in Safety, People

Golden Pass is working to help our tireless front line first responders, health care workers and governmental leaders to keep Jefferson County safe by donating 1,000 masks to Jefferson County Courthouse staff this week to reduce the risk of spread for those performing essential duties.

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Golden Pass Products export project to begin construction

Published February 5th, 2019 in People

The Golden Pass Products LLC export project at the existing Golden Pass LNG facility in Sabine Pass, Texas, is moving forward following a positive final investment decision from its owners, affiliates of Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil.

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Foundation for SETX Announces Golden Pass Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund Grant Recipients

Published June 5th, 2018 in Environment

The Foundation for Southeast Texas today announced the recipients of the second round of grants from the $1.5 million Golden Pass Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund. The fund will provide $320,000 to local organizations to support hurricane relief and mitigation efforts.

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