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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 11, 2005
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CHENIERE ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-16383 95-4352386
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer Identification
incorporation or organization) Number) No.)
717 Texas Avenue
Suite 3100
Houston, Texas 77002
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 659-1361
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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230.425)
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Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On January 11, 2005, Cheniere Energy, Inc. (the "Company") issued a
press release announcing that Freeport LNG L.P., in which the Company holds a
30% limited partner interest, has received Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
authorization to commence construction of its liquefied natural gas receiving
terminal and associated pipeline. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1
to this report and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
c) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated January 11, 2005 (filed herewith).
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CHENIERE ENERGY, INC.
Date: January 11, 2005 By: /s/ Craig K. Townsend
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Name: Craig K. Townsend
Title: Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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Number
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99.1 Press Release, dated January 11, 2005 (filed herewith).