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Venture Global, Inc. 10-Q Summary: Q2 2025

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025. Venture Global, Inc. is a leading developer and operator of liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities in North America. Key operational milestones during the period included the declaration of Commercial Operations Date (COD) for the Calcasieu Project on April 15, 2025, and the commencement of site work for the CP2 Project. The Company completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in January 2025, raising approximately $1.7 billion net of costs.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Debt figures represent gross outstanding debt. Net debt is reduced by unamortized discounts and issuance costs.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Revenue increased 180% in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024, driven primarily by the ramp-up of LNG production and sales at the Plaquemines Project, which began commercial operations in late 2024. The Calcasieu Project transitioned to post-COD sales in April 2025, resulting in lower weighted average sales prices compared to the commissioning sales in the prior year.
• Operating Expenses: Cost of sales rose significantly due to higher LNG volumes and increased natural gas feed costs. Depreciation and amortization increased 281% year-over-year as $19.8 billion of Plaquemines Project assets were placed in service.
• Non-Operating Items: The Company recorded a $112 million loss on interest rate swaps in Q2 2025, a reversal from a $176 million gain in the prior year, due to unfavorable changes in forward interest rate curves. A $63 million loss on financing transactions was recognized due to the prepayment of the Plaquemines Construction Term Loan.
• Net Income: While Net Income increased 35% in Q2, YTD Net Income decreased 6% compared to the prior year, largely due to the significant loss on interest rate swaps and higher interest expense offsetting operational gains.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Project Financing: In July 2025 (subsequent to period end), the CP2 Project achieved Final Investment Decision (FID) and secured $15.1 billion in project financing. Additionally, VGPL issued $4.0 billion in senior secured notes to refinance construction debt.
• Expansion: The Company is pursuing a bolt-on expansion at the Plaquemines Project, increasing capacity from 18.6 mtpa to 24.8 mtpa. The Delta Project was withdrawn from FERC review to focus resources on Plaquemines.
• Litigation Risks: The Calcasieu Project is involved in arbitration with certain customers regarding delays in achieving COD. Customers are seeking damages ranging from $6.7 billion to $7.4 billion, though the Company asserts these claims are subject to a $1.6 billion aggregate liability cap. The outcome remains uncertain.
• Market Risks: The Company faces risks related to global trade tariffs, labor shortages, and volatility in natural gas and LNG prices. Macroeconomic uncertainty and potential retaliatory tariffs could impact project costs and demand.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Arbitration Outcomes: Verify the status and potential financial impact of the Calcasieu Project COD delay disputes, specifically the enforceability of the $1.6 billion liability cap.
• Plaquemines Ramp-Up: Confirm the timeline for full commercial operations and the achievement of nameplate capacity at the Plaquemines Project.
• Debt Refinancing: Review the terms of the new $15.1 billion CP2 financing and the $4.0 billion VGPL notes issued in July 2025 to assess long-term interest rate exposure.
• Feed Gas Costs: Monitor natural gas supply contract pricing and its impact on margins, particularly as the Calcasieu Project operates under post-COD SPAs.
• Regulatory Approvals: Track the progress of the Plaquemines Expansion Project through FERC and DOE approval processes.