Zachry Holdings, Inc. (ZHI), the construction firm contracted to build the $10 billion Golden Pass LNG export terminal in Texas, has filed for bankruptcy. This development places the future of the high-profile project, a collaboration between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, in uncertainty.
Initiated in 2019, the Golden Pass LNG project is integral to QatarEnergy’s global expansion plans and ExxonMobil’s efforts to increase its LNG supply. The terminal was projected to have a production capacity exceeding 18 million tonnes annually, with operations expected to start by the end of 2024.
John B. Zachry, Chairman and CEO of ZHI, pointed to a series of disruptions as the primary causes for the company’s financial troubles. “The COVID-19 pandemic and international geopolitical issues have created significant challenges and financial strain,” Zachry stated. He noted that these factors have complicated staffing and target achievement efforts.
The bankruptcy filing under Chapter 11 will allow ZHI and its subsidiaries to restructure and seek solutions to their financial issues. Zachry emphasized that this step was necessary after unsuccessful attempts to resolve the challenges affecting the project.
ExxonMobil, which holds a 30% stake in the venture, has announced plans to reassess the construction schedule and provide updates in the near future. In 2022, QatarEnergy Trading committed to offtake, transport, and trade 70% of the LNG produced by the terminal, highlighting the project’s strategic importance.
The delay of the Golden Pass LNG terminal could impact the global LNG market, given QatarEnergy’s pivotal role and ExxonMobil’s influence in the energy sector. The project’s timely completion is crucial for meeting the growing global demand for LNG and enhancing energy security for importing nations.
Stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation, hoping for a swift resolution that will keep the project on track and ensure its significant contribution to the global LNG supply chain.
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By: Montel Kamau
Serrari Financial Analyst
23rd May, 2024
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