Sempra's 2.48% Rally Driven by LNG Deal and Permit Approval Trading Volume Surges 67.52% to 306th Rank Amid Legal Hurdles

Sempra Energy (SRE) closed August 4 with a 2.48% gain, trading at $83.28, as its daily trading volume surged 67.52% to $360 million, ranking it 306th among U.S. stocks. The move followed developments in its energy infrastructure projects and regulatory approvals.

A Japanese power company recently agreed to a liquefied natural gas (LNG) deal with a Sempra subsidiary, marking a key contract for its Texas-based Port Arthur LNG facility. This facility received final federal permit approval in May 2025, resuming the second phase of construction after a Biden administration pause. The project is central to Sempra’s growth strategy in the U.S. Gulf Coast energy sector.

The stock also faced short-term pressure from a lawsuit filed in May 2025, following a fatal accident at the Port Arthur LNG construction site. Three workers died after a scaffolding collapse, prompting legal action against Sempra and a subsidiary. While the incident could impact investor sentiment, the company’s focus on regulatory compliance and project execution remains a core narrative.

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