Sempra Divests Stake to Support Growth of US Utility Operations
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 23 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Sempra's Major Stake Sale: Sempra announced a $10 billion deal to sell a 45% stake in Sempra Infrastructure Partners to KKR & Co and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and focus on U.S. regulated utilities.
Port Arthur LNG Expansion: Sempra Infrastructure Partners has approved a $14 billion expansion of the Port Arthur LNG project, which includes new liquefaction trains and is backed by significant equity financing from major investors, with operations expected to start in 2030 and 2031.
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Current: 116.570
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Current: 116.570
Low
98.00
Averages
115.67
High
133.00
About COP
ConocoPhillips is an exploration and production company. Its Alaska segment primarily explores for, produces, transports and markets crude oil, natural gas and NGLs. The Lower 48 segment consists of operations located in the 48 contiguous states in the United States and the Gulf of Mexico. Canadian operations consist of the Surmont oil sands development in Alberta, the liquids-rich Montney unconventional play in British Columbia and commercial operations. The Europe, Middle East and North Africa segment consists of operations principally located in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, Qatar, Libya, Equatorial Guinea and commercial and terminalling operations in the United Kingdom. Asia Pacific segment has exploration and production operations in China, Malaysia, Australia and commercial operations in China, Singapore and Japan. Other International segment includes interests in Colombia as well as contingencies associated with prior operations in other countries.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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