Sempra Infrastructure says it remains on track to make a final investment decision (FID) on Phase 2 of its Port Arthur LNG project by the end of 2025, even after a fatal construction site accident paused work last month.

“Commercial interest in the second phase remains strong,” the company said, but acknowledged that “the macroeconomic environment may affect [its] timing.”

The $13-million tonne/year Phase 1 project, a joint venture with ConocoPhillips, is already under construction. Current work includes foundations, steel and pipe installation, dredging, and setting of major equipment. However, operations were halted two weeks ago after a scaffolding collapse killed three workers.

Sempra also reported that it began bringing in materials through designated foreign trade zones in February 2025 to avoid potential tariff-related costs.

Offtake agreements for Phase 1 are already signed with ConocoPhillips, RWE Supply and Trading, PKN Orlen SS, INEOS, and Engie SA.

The company expects Phase 1 to begin operations in 2027, with Phase 2 following in 2028.