Exxon's Texas LNG Project Faces Major Setback As Lead Contractor Files For Bankruptcy
Exxon's Texas LNG Project Faces Major Setback As Lead Contractor Files For Bankruptcy
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) and Qatar Energy's lead contractor for their Texas liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant reportedly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing challenges at the project.
據報道，埃克森美孚公司（紐約證券交易所代碼：XOM）和卡塔爾能源公司德克薩斯州液化天然氣（LNG）工廠的主要承包商以該項目面臨挑戰爲由申請了第11章的破產保護。
Zachry Holdings, which held the lion's share of the $10 billion construction project called Golden Pass LNG, said it was pursuing a "structured exit," according to Reuters.
據路透社報道，持有名爲Golden Pass LNG的100億美元建築項目的大部分股份的扎克里控股公司表示，正在尋求 “結構性退出”。
Golden Pass LNG is one of two large U.S. LNG terminals whose startup will significantly expand exports in the next 12 months.
Golden Pass LNG是美國兩個大型液化天然氣接收站之一，這兩個接收站的啓動將在未來12個月內大幅擴大出口。
Zachry Holdings, whose share of the project was valued at $5.8 billion, stated that it faced cost challenges over a change order and billings schedule and is engaged in negotiations with Golden Pass LNG for additional funding without success.
Zachry Holdings在該項目中的份額爲58億美元，該公司表示，它在變更單和賬單計劃方面面臨成本挑戰，並正在與Golden Pass LNG進行談判，爭取額外資金，但沒有成功。
According to court filings, on May 8, Golden Pass notified Zachry of default of its engineering, procurement and construction contract, citing, its inability to pay subcontractors and vendors promptly.
根據法庭文件，5月8日，Golden Pass以無法及時向分包商和供應商付款爲由，通知扎克里違約了其工程、採購和施工合同。
"We, along with the other stakeholders, are considering all available options to implement a smooth transition and minimize any impacts. We plan to continue to fully support Golden Pass LNG through completion." an Exxon spokesperson said.
“我們和其他利益相關者正在考慮所有可用的選擇，以實現平穩過渡並最大限度地減少任何影響。我們計劃繼續全力支持Golden Pass液化天然氣直至完工。” 埃克森美孚發言人說。
Earlier this year, Exxon, which owns a 30% stake in the project, said it expected the first LNG production to be in the first half of 2025.
今年早些時候，擁有該項目30％股份的埃克森美孚表示，預計2025年上半年將首次生產液化天然氣。
"Because we have been unable to find a path forward, we have been forced to take action to protect our business," said John Zachry, CEO of the San Antonio, Texas-based company.
這家總部位於德克薩斯州聖安東尼奧的公司的首席執行官約翰·扎克里說：“由於我們找不到前進的道路，我們被迫採取行動保護我們的業務。”
Investors can gain exposure to the XOM stock via Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLE) and IShares U.S. Energy ETF (NYSE:IYE).
投資者可以通過能源精選板塊SPDR基金（紐約證券交易所代碼：XLE）和iShares美國能源ETF（紐約證券交易所代碼：IYE）獲得XOM股票的敞口。
Price Action: XOM shares are down 1.81% at $116.15 at the last check Wednesday.
價格走勢：在週三的最後一次檢查中，XOM股價下跌1.81％，至116.15美元。
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