Sempra is seeking to expedite development of its proposed Vista Pacifico liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project envisioned for Mexico’s Pacific coast, according to CEO Jeffrey Martin.

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The project, if sanctioned, would have liquefaction capacity of 3-4 million metric tons/year (mmty), and would source natural gas from the Permian Basin.

During a call to discuss first-quarter earnings, Martin said he recently had dinner with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry.

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