Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), announced the completion of its Port Arthur Pipeline Louisiana Connector project. The pipeline began operations ahead of schedule and under budget, according to a company statement.

The 72-mile, 42-inch pipeline can transport 2 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas and includes a compressor station in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. Capital expenditures for the project totaled less than $1 billion.

"This milestone is a key step in Sempra Infrastructure's progress to advance critical energy infrastructure in the U.S. in order to help meet the world's growing need for reliable, secure energy," said Justin Bird, CEO of Sempra Infrastructure.

The pipeline will supply gas to Port Arthur LNG Phase 1, which is under construction and will have capacity of approximately 13 million tonnes per annum. The connector also links to Sempra Infrastructure's Gillis Hub Pipeline system in Southwest Louisiana's energy corridor and connects to the company's LA Storage facility, currently under construction.

The project strengthens domestic energy networks by providing interconnection points for natural gas transportation and storage along the Gulf Coast region. The pipeline includes associated above and below ground facilities in addition to the main transmission line and compressor station.