Investors claw back in Cheniere compensation fight

Delaware court may not be friendly to leaders of Houston company

By Collin Eaton

June 13, 2014 | Updated: June 13, 2014 11:55pm

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A liquefied natural gas export terminal being evaluated for location on Galveston's Pelican Island would have less than a third the capacity of Houston-based Cheniere Energy's plant already under construction in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. (Cheniere Energy Partners photo)

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A liquefied natural gas export terminal being evaluated for location on Galveston's Pelican Island would have less than a third the capacity of Houston-based Cheniere Energy's plant already under construction in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. (Cheniere Energy Partners photo)

By Collin Eaton

June 13, 2014 | Updated: June 13, 2014 11:55pm

The energy executives who lined up powerful financiers and international buyers for the first U.S. natural gas exports could face a tough legal battle over $1.6 billion in compensation that investors claim should be returned.

Collin Eaton

Collin Eaton

Business Reporter, Houston Chronicle

Collin Eaton

Collin Eaton

Business Reporter, Houston Chronicle

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