September 28, 2023--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Last week, Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) (San Diego, California) announced the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authorized the second phase of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Port Arthur, Texas. The project's first phase, which involves constructing two liquefaction trains, is underway. Sempra estimates the total combined capital expenditures to be $26 billion.