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    Earnings call· Jun 2025(Q2 FY25)

    Venture Global, Inc. VG

    Aug 13, 2025 Source

    Executive summary

    Venture Global Q2 FY25 — Record Cargoes, CP2 FID, and Strong Financial Performance

    Venture Global delivered a strong second quarter, marked by the Final Investment Decision for CP2 Phase 1, record LNG cargo shipments, and robust financial results. The company maintained its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance, supported by continued Plaquemines ramp-up and strategic cargo contracting. Management emphasized the validity of its contract terms following a favorable arbitration ruling, while acknowledging modest increases in CP2 project costs due to market conditions.

    Highlights

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    • Achieved Final Investment Decision (FID) for CP2 Phase 1, securing $15.1 billion in financing without issuing incremental equity.

    • Shipped a record 89 cargoes in Q2 2025, exceeding the high end of guidance, driven by ramp-up at Plaquemines and stable output from Calcasieu Pass.

    • Generated $1.4 billion in consolidated adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2025, a 217% increase year-over-year.

    • Signed two new 20-year LNG sales and purchase agreements (SPAs) with Petronas and Eni, and expanded an existing SPA with SEFE Germany to 3.75 MTPA.

    • Arbitration ruling reaffirmed contract sanctity, validating the company's approach to commissioning cargoes.

    Concerns

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    • CP2 Phase 1 and 2 project cost outlook increased to $28.5 billion to $29.5 billion, reflecting higher interest rates, tariff uncertainty, and labor costs.

    • Calcasieu Pass cargo guidance for FY25 decreased by one cargo due to minor maintenance scheduled for Q3.

    • Weighted average fixed liquefaction fees for Calcasieu Pass decreased to $1.95 per MMBtu for Q3/Q4 2025 from $2.66 per MMBtu in Q2 2025.

    • Net income was offset by noncash factors, including a $288 million decline from unfavorable changes in interest rate swaps.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA
    $6.4 billion to $6.8 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Calcasieu Pass Cargoes
    144 to 149 cargoes
    medium materiality
    High
    Plaquemines Cargoes
    227 to 240 cargoes
    medium materiality
    High
    CP2 Phase 1 First LNG
    before the end of 2027
    high materiality
    High
    CP2 Phase 2 Final Investment Decision (FID)
    some point next year
    high materiality
    Medium
    Total Production Capacity
    100 million tonnes or more
    high materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Calcasieu Pass
    Lender's reliability test completed in May, leading to stabilized production. Minor maintenance scheduled for Q3 2025.
    Cargoes exported Q2 2025: 38Weighted average fixed liquefaction fee Q2 2025: $2.66 per MMBtuWeighted average fixed liquefaction fee Q3/Q4 2025 (forward sold): $1.95 per MMBtuDOE export approval: 12.4 MTPA (increased by 0.4 MTPA)
    		————
    Plaquemines
    Construction and commissioning progressing well, exceeding cargo projections. Transition from temporary to permanent power island expected in Q4 2025.
    Commissioning cargoes exported Q2 2025: 51Liquefaction trains in operation: 28 (6 added in Q2)Weighted average fixed liquefaction fee Q2 2025: $7.09 per MMBtuWeighted average fixed liquefaction fee H2 2025 (contracted): $7.04 per MMBtuTemporary power capacity: 400 megawatts
    		————
    CP2 Phase 1
    FID achieved in July. Site work commenced with over 1,200 people on site. First LNG expected before end of 2027. Project financing was nearly 3x oversubscribed.
    Nameplate capacity: 14.4 MTPAPeak run rate production level: 20 MTPATotal contracted volume: 13.5 MTPAFinancing secured: $15.1 billion
    		————
    CP2 Phase 2
    FID expected in 2026, funded by internally generated cash flow and project financing. Contracting for this phase is underway.
    Nameplate capacity: 5.6 MTPAPeak production capacity: 8 MTPA
    		————

    Operational metrics

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    Total assets
    $46.5 billion
    as of June 30, 2025

    Positions Venture Global as the second largest LNG producer in the world by asset base.

    Revenue
    $3.1 billionup $2 billion from Q2 2024
    Q2 2025

    Driven by higher sales volumes (329 TBtu in Q2 2025 vs 132 TBtu in Q2 2024), partially offset by lower prices.

    Income from operations
    $1.0 billionup $675 million from Q2 2024
    Q2 2025

    Primarily driven by higher sales volumes and greater total margin for LNG sold, partially offset by $197 million higher depreciation and $91 million higher operating costs.

    Net income attributable to common shareholders
    $368 millionup $65 million from Q2 2024
    Q2 2025

    Increase would have been more substantial but was offset by noncash factors.

    Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA
    $1.4 billionup $953 million (217%) from Q2 2024
    Q2 2025

    Driven chiefly by higher sales volumes (89 cargoes in Q2 2025 vs 36 cargoes in Q2 2024).

    Weighted average fixed facility fees
    $5.58vs $6.14 per MMBtu in Q2 2024
    Q2 2025
    Weighted average commodity fees
    $3.97vs $2.20 per MMBtu in Q2 2024
    Q2 2025
    Development expenses reduction
    $117 million
    Q2 2025

    Many costs associated with CP2 were able to be capitalized.

    Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA sensitivity to liquefaction fees
    $230 million to $240 milliondown from $460 million to $480 million previously
    remainder of 2025

    Reduced sensitivity reflects contracting executed in Q2 and Q3, derisking LNG production.

    Total cargoes exported
    89up from 36 cargoes in Q2 2024
    Q2 2025

    Exceeded the high end of previous guidance.

    Total sales volumes
    329 TBtuvs 132 TBtu in Q2 2024
    Q2 2025

    Key driver for revenue and EBITDA growth.

    Average remaining contract duration
    19 years
    as of Q2 2025

    Reflects a long-term contracted portfolio.

    Excess production capacity
    17 MTPA
    future

    Available from first three facilities (Calcasieu Pass, Plaquemines, CP2 Phase 1).

    CP2 Phase 1 & 2 total project cost outlook
    $28.5 billion to $29.5 billionup from $27 billion to $28 billion range
    future

    Incorporates learnings from Phase 1 financing and current market conditions. Phase 2 tariff exposure estimated at $210 million to $350 million.

    Contracted cargoes H2 2025
    198 of 32674% of total production
    Q3-Q4 2025

    Strategy to derisk LNG production and reduce sensitivity to market prices.

    Contracted cargoes H1 2026
    34 of 17919% of potential cargoes
    Q1-Q2 2026

    Includes 57 commissioning cargoes booked for 2026.

    EU energy commitment from US
    $750 billion
    next 3 years

    Analyst-cited figure regarding EU's commitment to buy energy from the U.S.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Take or pay contract structure19 yearsyears

    Orderbook & backlog

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    Long-term LNG sales and purchase agreements (SPAs)13.5 MTPAJuly 2025

    Increased by new SPAs with Petronas, Eni, and expanded SEFE Germany contract

    Total contracted volume for CP2 Phase 1, with an average remaining contract duration of 19 years across the portfolio.

    CP2 Phase 1 commissioning cargoes550+ cargoesQ2 2025

    Expected to be exported during construction and commissioning of CP2's two phases.

    Plaquemines commissioning cargoes revenuejust under $6 billionQ2 2025

    Approaching 50% of the total debt of $12.9 billion at Plaquemines. Large portion of commissioning cargoes for Phases 1 and 2 yet to contract.

    Deals & partnerships

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    PetronasLong-term LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement20 years

    One of two new 20-year contracts signed in July for CP2.

    EniLong-term LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement2 MTPA20 years

    One of two new 20-year contracts signed in July for CP2. Eni's first ever long-term offtake agreement with a U.S. LNG producer.

    SEFE GermanyExpansion of existing long-term LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement3.75 MTPA

    Expanded existing long-term sales commitment, contributing to CP2 Phase 1 contracted volume.

    WhiteWaterConstruction of a 193-mile, 48-inch pipeline

    Pipeline is outside of the CP2 forecasted budget. Links to Permian gas.

    Capital programs

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    CP2 Phase 1 Projectunderway$15.1 billion
    Funding: 29 banks (project financing)
    Start: July 28, 2025 (FID)

    Benefit: 14.4 MTPA nameplate capacity (20 MTPA peak run rate)

    Largest standalone project financing ever, nearly 3x oversubscribed. Includes refinancing of $3 billion pre-FID bridge loan. Retained 100% ownership.

    Plaquemines Construction Term Debt Refinancingcompleted$6.5 billion
    Funding: new bonds
    Start: Q2 2025

    Refinanced construction term debt at Plaquemines.

    CP2 Phase 1 Site Workunderway
    Spent to date: over 13,000 loads of soil placed, over 26,000 tons of cement placed, over 650,000 cubic yards dredged, over 700 acres cleared
    Start: June 3, 2025

    Benefit: Site preparation for LNG facility

    Mobilized over 1,200 people and 500 major construction equipment pieces. Includes early site preparation, logistics, dewatering, drainage, soil stabilization, and pile test pads.

    CP2 Phase 2 Projectplanned
    Funding: internally generated cash flow and project financing

    Benefit: 5.6 MTPA nameplate capacity (8 MTPA peak production capacity)

    FID anticipated in 2026. Contracting for this phase is ongoing.

    Plaquemines Brownfield Expansionplanned

    Benefit: north of 24 MTPA incremental capacity

    Will leverage existing infrastructure for accretion opportunities. Pace of spending will be scripted with pace of contracting. Expected to follow CP2 Phase 2 and 3.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Fluctuations in domestic and international natural gas pricesRemainder of 2025

    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA sensitivity of $230M-$240M for every $1/MMBtu change in liquefaction fees (reduced from $460M-$480M previously).

    Mitigation: Continued locking in future cargo sales and reducing exposure to pricing variability; 74% of H2 2025 production and 19% of H1 2026 production already contracted.

    Project cost inflationOngoing

    CP2 Phase 1 and 2 project cost outlook increased to $28.5 billion to $29.5 billion (from $27 billion to $28 billion).

    Mitigation: Leveraging factory-built liquefaction trains, long-term fixed price contracts with fabricators, direct management of EPC functions, standardization of facilities, early procurement of long-lead items.

    Reciprocal tariffs impacting project costsOngoing for CP2 Phase 2 and 3

    Phase 2 of CP2 has an estimated tariff impact exposure of $210 million to $350 million.

    Mitigation: Working to find strategies to moderate tariff exposure.

    Higher interest rates impacting project financing costsOngoing

    Incorporated into CP2 Phase 2 forecast.

    Mitigation: Accounted for in budget; potential for rates to taper off would be a benefit.

    Competition for exceptional craft labor in construction regionsOngoing

    Built in dollars for labor attraction in CP2 Phase 2 budget.

    Mitigation: Securing and retaining best talent to build projects safely and efficiently.

    Ongoing arbitration cases with customersOngoing for remaining cases

    Partial final award in Shell arbitration, with residual proceeding for legal fees.

    Mitigation: Confidence in similar outcomes due to clear and standard contract language; emphasizes sanctity of negotiated contracts.

    Minor maintenance impacting cargo exportsQ3 2025

    Single cargo decrease in FY25 guidance for Calcasieu Pass.

    Mitigation: Scheduled maintenance, managed within operational plans.

    What to watch in Q3 FY25

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    Plaquemines permanent power island transition

    Q4 2025
    Current400 megawatts temporary power in use
    TargetTransition to permanent power island capacity

    Why it matters

    Successful transition is key for stable, long-term operations and full capacity utilization at Plaquemines.

    We expect to be able to transition from these temporary power units to our permanent power island capacity in the fourth quarter of 2025.

    Q&A highlights

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    How should we think about remaining arbitration cases given the recent ruling, and what does this mean for future project commercialization and contracting pace/pricing?

    Management stated that all contracts are very similar, based on standard U.S. project finance terms, and they are confident in similar outcomes for remaining cases. They expect long-term contracting activity to continue, aiming to cover CP2 Phase 2 and potentially Phase 3 brownfield expansion this year, with contract prices in the mid-to-lower $2 range per MMBtu.

    “the contracts are all very similar. They're all based on the standard U.S. project finance contract that has been used by multiple companies, including us in the market for years. And we're extremely pleased, obviously, as we've said, with the result of announced yesterday with the arbitration with Shell. And we remain confident of similar outcomes in the balance because the -- it's the same contracts and the facts around construction and the facts around the completion of the facility are all the same.”

    asked by John Mackay · answered by Michael Sabel

    2 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    CP2 Phase 1 Final Investment Decision and Progress

    Venture Global achieved FID for CP2 Phase 1, securing $15.1 billion in financing, the largest standalone project financing ever, without issuing incremental equity. Site work commenced on June 3, with over 1,200 people and 500 major construction equipment pieces mobilized. Key activities include site preparation, soil stabilization, dredging over 650,000 cubic yards, and clearing over 700 acres. Two liquefaction trains have already been completed by Baker Hughes and are in storage.

    02

    Plaquemines LNG Ramp-up and Power Transition

    Construction and commissioning at Plaquemines LNG continue to progress, with 6 new liquefaction trains started up in Q2 2025, bringing the total to 28 trains in operation. The facility exported 51 commissioning cargoes in Q2, surpassing projections. Temporary power units, totaling 400 megawatts, have mitigated delays, with a transition to the permanent power island expected in Q4 2025.

    03

    Calcasieu Pass Stabilization and Expansion

    Calcasieu Pass exported 38 cargoes in Q2 2025, with the lender's reliability test completed in May, leading to stabilized production levels. The facility received DOE approval to export an additional 0.4 MTPA to non-FTA countries, increasing its total approved export capacity to 12.4 MTPA. Minor maintenance is scheduled for Q3, slightly reducing the full-year cargo forecast.

    04

    LNG Market Outlook and Contracting Strategy

    Management remains optimistic about global LNG market growth and price stability, with forward curves reflecting healthy spreads over Henry Hub. The company's strategy involves locking in future cargo sales to reduce pricing variability, having contracted 74% of H2 2025 production and 19% of H1 2026 production. Demand for long-term contracts is strong, supporting future project phases.

    05

    Arbitration Outcome and Contract Sanctity

    A recent arbitration ruling reaffirmed the sanctity of Venture Global's long-term contracts, which are based on standard U.S. project finance terms. The company expressed confidence in similar outcomes for remaining cases, emphasizing that the contract language has always been clear and standard, and that commissioning cargoes bring LNG to market years faster.

    06

    Project Cost Management and Inflation

    The total project cost outlook for CP2 Phase 1 and 2 has been updated to $28.5 billion to $29.5 billion, reflecting higher interest rates, potential tariff impact🌐s, and increased labor costs. Venture Global leverages its factory-built liquefaction trains and internal EPC capabilities to manage these challenges, aiming to standardize components and procure long-lead items early.

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    Strategic Growth and Asset Base

    With 3 projects in operation or under construction, totaling approximately 67 MTPA, Venture Global aims to be the largest LNG producer in North America and the second largest globally. The company's asset base stood at $46.5 billion as of June 30, with an average remaining contract duration of 19 years. The goal is to achieve 100 MTPA or more of production online or under construction by 2030.

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