Community
Port Arthur LNG will be a world-class facility that provides secure and reliable U.S. natural gas to the world. Port Arthur LNG is proud to call Jefferson County, Texas home and is committed to making the community a better place because of our presence.
Since 2015, Sempra Infrastructure has invested over $3.4 million in nonprofits, schools, and community-based organizations in Jefferson County. Phase 2 will continue this long-term commitment to improving quality of life and supporting local institutions, supported by approximately $20 million in social investments through 2030.
Additionally, in April 2023, we announced a $500,000 commitment toward workforce readiness and development programs. This commitment was matched by our engineering, procurement and contracting partner, Bechtel, for a total commitment of $1 million.
These funds are focused on bolstering local partnerships in workforce readiness and development, with a focus on job training and skills development efforts that will not only upskill local residents, but also enable us to attract, retain, develop and engage superior local talent, as our facility becomes operational.
We know there are many “Pathways to Port Arthur LNG” for the local community, and some of the efforts already underway in this area include partnerships with
- The Sabine Pass Independent School District Career and Technology Center
- The Port Arthur Independent School District Pipefitting Program
- The Nederland Independent School District Welding Program
- Funding the Port Arthur LNG Process Operator Scholarship program with Lamar State College Port Arthur
- Supporting the Lamar State College LNG Skid and Training Center
Quarterly Impact Report
To learn more about our project highlights and community impact in Jefferson County, view our latest reports.
Developing and Hiring Local Talent
We are also incredibly proud of the progress we have made to hire local employees.
We have hired around 1,000 people to work on site in 2025
The Port Arthur LNG project also has more than 300 local vendors and suppliers providing goods and services to the project at a value of more than $600 million.
Community Partnerships
By living our values of doing the right thing, championing people, and shaping the future, we build strong community partnerships paramount to developing trust and transparency. We work with local community groups to invest in projects through initiatives that focus on economic prosperity, increasing opportunities and climate action.
Meet the Locals Working With Us
Sempra Announces Strategic Transactions Advancing Goal of Building Leading U.S. Utility Growth Business
Agreement to Sell 45% of Sempra Infrastructure Partners for $10 billion in cash Accretive Transaction Improves Sempra’s Financial Strength Efficiently... read more →
September 23, 2025
Sempra Infrastructure and Port Arthur LNG Give Back to Local Communities Through 2024 Season of Giving Initiative
At Sempra Infrastructure, we believe our long-term success is rooted in our responsibility to the communities where we live, work,... read more →
January 22, 2025
Employee Spotlight – Planning and Scheduling Manager
It takes a talented team with all hands-on-deck to make the Port Arthur LNG project a reality. Daniel Barnhart’s role... read more →
December 16, 2024
Employee Spotlight- Marine Operations and Security Manager
As the guiding force behind the safe and efficient marine operations at Port Arthur LNG, Dallas Smith, Marine Operations and... read more →
April 10, 2024
Employee Spotlight- Senior Cost Control Analyst
As construction continues for the Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project, Ashley Weber, senior cost control analyst, is pivotal in... read more →
December 13, 2023
Local Business Partner Spotlight – Accent Compliance
Collaborating with local businesses is one way we seek to make a meaningful economic impact in the community. This month,... read more →
November 20, 2023
