LA Storage, LLCHackberry Gas Storage Project

Virtual Community Informational Meeting

August 18, 2020

Agenda

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Welcome & Introductions

Meeting Format & Instructions

Project Presentation

Participant Q&A Session

Closing Remarks | Next Steps

Meeting Format & Instructions

• This informational meeting is open to the public to attend virtually

• You will only hear the presenters, all other participants will be muted

• Project presentation will be approximately 20 minutes, followed by a Question & Answer period

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• You may submit a question at any time during the presentation:• Screened for appropriateness and duplication• Directed to the appropriate Sempra subject-matter expert for response

• More information will be available:• “Frequently Asked Questions” will be available after this informational

meeting and posted on project website by August 24• Copy of this PowerPoint presentation will also be available on the project

website @ www.SempraLNG.com/la-storage-hackberry

Submitting your question

• Select Q&A on the right side of the screen.

• Type your question in the Compose Box, and then select Send

• If you want to ask your question anonymously, click on the box “Ask anonymously”

• You can also “like” any published questions by clicking on the thumbsup icon

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About LA Storage

About The Company:

• LA Storage, LLC (LAS) is a subsidiary of Sempra LNG

• In Southwest Louisiana, Sempra LNG also owns:• Majority interest in the Cameron LNG export facility operating in Hackberry• Compressor stations in Ragley and Sulphur• Cameron Interstate Pipeline (CIP)• LA Storage Pipeline (LASP)

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About The LA Storage – Hackberry Project:

• Sempra LNG has owned the LA Storage site since 2006

• Operations currently on site includes weekly pressure monitoring and cavern maintenance

• LAS is proposing to develop this site by constructing & operating a new high deliverability storage facility and associated supporting infrastructure

• New project is similar in scope to a previously permitted and approved project by Sempra in 2008 under CP08-454.

LA Storage Project Overview

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4 Caverns

3 Existing caverns

1 New cavern

11.4 Miles of 42” pipe from the facility to interconnect with PAPLC

5.2 Miles of 42” pipe from the facility to interconnect with CIP

1 Compressor station located on the storage site

6.6 Miles of 16” brine line with

4 Brine disposal sites

6 Freshwater wells located on the storage site

LA Storage Project Schedule

July 1, 2020

Pre-file Request

July Pre-file Request Accepted

August 2020

Draft Resource Reports 1 & 10

Community Informational

Meetings (Open House events)

September 2020

Scoping Meetings

October 2020

Draft Resource Reports 1-12

January 2021

Application Submittal

June 2021

Environmental Assessment (EA)

September 2021

Certificated Authorization (FERC Order)

Q1 2022

Commence Construction

Activities

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Permitting Agencies

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FEDERAL

STATE

LOCAL

• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)• U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)• NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA)• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ)• Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR)• Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)• Louisiana Office of Cultural Development (LOCD)

• Calcasieu Parish• Cameron Parish

Application Process & Environmental Review

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Project Surveys

• Landowner letters & property surveys

• Field surveys

Environmental & Cultural Information

• Wetlands & Waterbodies

• Federal & State Listed Species

• Local birds & animals

• Endangered species

• Cultural Resources

• Historical properties

• Artifacts

Application Filing: January 2021• Incorporates all survey, environmental & cultural information

along with Stakeholder feedback• FERC approval not expected until September 2021

Hackberry Storage Facility

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LA Storage Project Amenities

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In addition to meeting or exceeding all federal permit requirements, the LA Storage project will incorporate the following project amenities:

• Compressor Station:• Noise level will not exceed 55 decibels (dBA), which is no louder than a

home dishwasher – FERC regulation requirement• Compressors will be completely enclosed to help reduce and minimize

noise during operation• Noise surveys will be conducted before and after construction to verify

compliance with requirements

• Down-lighting will be used to maintain and ensure safety, while minimizing visual impacts

• Fencing around the project for security and safety

• Construction Safety Measures:• Construction will occur mostly during daylight hours• Construction contractors will have safety plans to ensure

local traffic laws are obeyed by workers

Safety Practices

• Safety IS our priority

• Sempra LNG has an excellent safety record • Operations include three local facilities: − Cameron Interstation Pipeline (CIP)

− Cameron LNG (CLNG)

− LA Storage (LAS) – current operations

• Regular safety audits done by both Sempra and Regulatory Agencies

• Hackberry Project will also be regulated by Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA)• Designed to meet or exceed regulatory requirements

• Well-trained and qualified professional staff

• Pipeline welds will be tested to ensure integrity

• Installation of cathodic protection on pipelines

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Project Benefits

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Sempra and its family of companies continues to grow its investment in Louisiana.

The construction and operations of this proposed LA Storage project will provide some of the following benefits:

Jobs: • Creates new design, engineering and

construction jobs• Peak of more than 300 construction workers• Long-term positions to operate and maintain

these facilities

Support of Local Businesses: Provides a new source of revenue for local providers of goods and services

Taxes: Generates new taxes estimated at more than $5 million during construction

Community Involvement: Support of local nonprofits and business organizations through the company’s charitable giving and employee engagement efforts

Stakeholders Outreach & Community Engagement

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Landowner Notifications• Pipeline survey letters• Landowner letter with project details

Meetings various Stakeholder Groups• Permitting Agencies• Elected Officials• Community & Business Leaders• General Public

Community Informational Meetings• August 18 – Virtual Meeting• August 20 – In-Person, by appointment only• Ongoing – connect by email or phone

Project Information• Project website: www.SempraLNG.com/la-storage-hackberry• Project fact sheet• Project Frequently Asked Questions (update available 8/24)

FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION

Purpose of Pre-Filing

“The purpose of the pre-filing process is to

encourage early involvement of interested

stakeholders and to identify and resolve

issues before the Commission receives an

application.”

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FERC Environmental Review Process &

Public Comment Opportunities

Prefiling Process: July 2020 – January 2021

• Landowner Surveys

• Community Informational Events – August 2020

• FERC Scoping Process

• Project Feedback – Ongoing

Applicant Files Application: January 2021

• Publicly available on eLibrary

FERC Review Process

• Publishes environmental report; 30-day public comment period

• Construction authorization & compliance

FERC Process

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• Natural Gas Questions

• eLibrary

• eSubscription

www.ferc.gov

FERC Website

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https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/docket_search.asp

• LAS – Hackberry Project Docket# PF20-5-000

FERC Website - ELibrary

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https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx

FERC – Subscribing & Submitting Documents

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Mail Comments to:

Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

888 First Street NE, Room 1A

Washington, DC 20426

FERC Docket No. PF20-5-000

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Submit your questions

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Submitting your question

• Select Q&A on the right side of the screen.

• Type your question in the Compose Box, and then select Send

• If you want to ask your question anonymously, click on the box “Ask anonymously”

• You can also “like” any published questions by clicking on the thumbs up icon

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Project Contacts

Environmental & Permitting:Michael Taylor – MTaylor@SempraGlobal.com

Stakeholder & Community Engagement:Kelly Prasser – Kprasser@SempraGlobal.com

LA Storage website:www.SempraLNG.com/la-storage-hackberry

General information | Community Line:(832) 706-4849

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