Diversity and Security of Supply for the Asia Pacific Market Elizabeth Spomer President & CEO, Jordan Cove LNG LLC 14th Platts NA LNG Houston, Texas February 26, 2015
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A strong and diversified portfolio of energy infrastructure assets Pipelines Midstream Power Veresen s Asset Base (1) Pipelines Length (km) 6,000+ Midstream Gathering (km) Processing (mmcf/d) Compression (HP) Fractionation (bbls/d) Power Plants Generation (kw) Avg PPA length (yrs) 900 670 100K 100k 13 830 17 (1) Based on all assets in portfolio and gross ownership 3
Jordan Cove LNG: project components Terminal: Jordan Cove LNG 6 mtpa facility (phase 1) expandable to 9 mtpa (later date) 400+ acre site includes: marine facility; two 160,000 m 3 LNG tanks; four 1.5 mtpa liquefaction trains; two gas treatment facilities; and, 420 MW power plant. Ownership: 100% Veresen Pipeline: Pacific Connector Design capacity of ~1 bcf/d for 6 mtpa LNG terminal requirements Expandable to 1.5 bcf/d 232-mile, 36-inch diameter pipeline Ownership: 50% Veresen; 50% Williams Liquefaction Power Plant 4
Jordan Cove LNG: technology Liquefaction: Prico LNG process Black & Veatch s single mixed refrigerant (SMR) technology Compact layout Simplified operation quick startup Hold refrigerant on shutdown Prico main exchanger: cold box Plate fins are highly efficient and reliable More than half with 30+ years of service (no repairs) Multiple vendors able to supply Liquefaction Power Plant 5
Lead EPC contractor Kiewit is the managing partner in the KBV joint venture with Black & Veatch Third largest construction company in NA; 65+ million direct-hire manhours in 2014 Previous LNG experience includes Cove Point LNG, Canaport LNG and Wheatstone LNG
International Port of Coos Bay 7-mile transit to site Federally maintained Mild climate Established community 7
Tolling model Gas Production Pipeline / Liquefaction / LNG Storage / Customer off-take LNG Transportation / Interim LNG Storage Regasification/ Pipeline / Gas Storage Market / Gas Marketing Company / Transportation and Distribution Jordan Cove LNG Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline As an infrastructure provider, Veresen is only involved in providing transportation and liquefaction services. 8
Abundant gas supply from Rockies and W. Canada ~9 shipping days to Asia ~9 shipping days to Asia (4300 nmi) Australia LNG ~7 to 9 shipping days to Asia (3100-4300 nmi) USGC LNG ~22 shipping days to Asia (9200 nmi) plus Panama Canal Costs USGC LNG ~9 shipping days to Europe 9 Source: Terminal websites, DOE Japan as comparative market
Regulatory update Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Draft EIS public comments closed February 13, 2015 FERC Issuance of Final EIS: June 12, 2015 FERC Authorization: September 10, 2015 Department of Energy Approved All provisional export licenses obtained 30-year FTA provisional export license for 9 mtpa approved December 7, 2011 20-year Non-FTA provisional export license for 6 mtpa approved March 24, 2014 National Energy Board Approved 25-year export application for 1.55 bcf/d approved February 20, 2014 (sufficient for 9 mtpa) DOE approval to allow for imports of corresponding natural gas to the United States from Canada Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council Approval of the dedicated, 420 MW Power Plant Authorization expected end 2015 10
Strong political and community support Social license to operate is critical in US Northwest Established 10-year history in Oregon Development supported by elected federal and state political representatives, community and business leaders Project Labor Agreements in place Grassroots community support visit: www.boostsouthwestoregon.com I urged DOE to consider this application without delay, and I am pleased the department decided that Jordan Cove deserves to move forward. Senator Wyden Oregon (Mar 2014) Senator Ron Wyden Town Hall in Coos Bay, Oregon November 2013 Audience (yellow shirts) showing significant Jordan Cove community support. 11
Project financing Retained highly capable and experienced team of external advisors Macquarie Capital as financial advisor will be expected to: Coordinate and launch the equity and debt financing process Assist with the commercial and EPC processes Other external advisors include Chadbourne & Parke as financing counsel and Baker and O Brien as owner s engineer Will explore wide range of financing options to fund the terminal and pipeline Debt financing options to include: Commercial banks Export Credit Agency (e.g., JBIC, NEXI, KEXIM, others) Bonds Veresen will optimize its equity ownership in both projects Jordan Cove will seek equity participation from external parties Pacific Connector will retain 50% ownership in partnership with Williams 12
The Jordan Cove advantage Competitive with GOM brownfield LNG into Asia 9 days shipping from Coos Bay, Oregon to Tokyo No Panama Canal risk Gas supply from two large distinct gas basins Limited local competition for natural gas supply Strong local and political support Advanced permitting/regulatory status Building strong Houston based project management team 13
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