Bankrupt Gulfport Energy Corp. has accused Cheniere Energy Inc.’s Midship Pipeline subsidiary of illegally seizing $75.6 million to hold it “hostage” during contract renegotiations in anticipation of the Chapter 11 filing, according to court filings.

“To obtain leverage in ongoing contract negotiations and secure an advantageous cash position prior to Gulfport’s bankruptcy, Midship made false statements to Scotia Bank and wrongfully drew $75.6 million” from the letter of credit, Gulfport said in a complaint earlier this month to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas in Houston.

Gulfport asked the court to order Midship to pay $75.6 million plus exemplary damages for its “egregious and commercially unreasonable” conduct.

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