Arrange

Cheniere Seeks New Funding for LNG Projects

Cheniere Energy, Inc. announced late Friday that its indirect, wholly owned subsidiary, Cheniere LNG Holdings, LLC has engaged Credit Suisse to arrange a proposed $500 million Senior Secured Term Loan Facility. Holdings owns Cheniere’s 100% equity interest in Sabine Pass LNG, LP. and Cheniere’s 30% limited partner equity interest in Freeport LNG Development, LP., each of which owns an LNG receiving terminal project that is currently under construction.

August 22, 2005

Industry Brief

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) re-emphasized yesterdaythat it would be willing to arrange its 1.2 million customers’ paymentoptions to accommodate for the above normal electricity prices fromthe California Power Exchange. SDG&E announced it would not shutanybody’s power off for failure to pay through the remainder of thesummer through October. The utility also announced that it would notreport any of its customers to credit agencies during this period oradd late charges. Customers are encouraged to contact SDG&E to setup a flexible payment plan. Customers can call 1-800-411-SDGE or visitthe website, www.sdge.com

August 17, 2000