This combined MD&A for Sempra, SDG&E and SoCalGas should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto in this report, and the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto, "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors" and "Part II - Item 7. MD&A" in the Annual Report.
OVERVIEW
Sempra is a
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
We discuss the following in Results of Operations:
?Overall results of operations of Sempra;
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OVERALL RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF SEMPRA
Sempra's overall results of operations for the three months ended
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Our earnings and diluted EPS were impacted by variances discussed below in "Segment Results."
SEGMENT RESULTS This section presents earnings (losses) by Sempra segment, as well as Parent and other, and a related discussion of the changes in segment earnings (losses). Throughout the MD&A, our reference to earnings represents earnings attributable to common shares. Variance amounts presented are the after-tax earnings impact (based on applicable statutory tax rates), unless otherwise noted, and before foreign currency and inflation effects and NCI, where applicable. SEMPRA EARNINGS (LOSSES) BY SEGMENT (Dollars in millions) Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 SDG&E$ 258 $ 234 SoCalGas 360 334 Sempra Texas Utilities 83 162 Sempra Infrastructure 315 95 Parent and other(1) (47) (213) Earnings attributable to common shares
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The decrease in earnings of$79 million (49%) in the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 was primarily due to lower equity earnings fromOncor Holdings driven by:
?write-off of rate base disallowances in 2023 resulting from the PUCT's final order in Oncor's comprehensive base rate review;
?higher depreciation expense and interest expense attributable to invested capital;
?higher O&M; and
?lower revenues from decreased customer consumption primarily attributable to weather, offset by higher revenues from updates to base transmission billing factors, transmission rate updates to reflect increases in invested capital, and customer growth.Sempra Infrastructure
The increase in earnings of
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Utilities Revenues and Cost of Sales
Our utilities revenues include natural gas revenues at SoCalGas and SDG&E andSempra Infrastructure's Ecogas and electric revenues at SDG&E. Intercompany revenues included in the separate revenues of each utility are eliminated in Sempra's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
SoCalGas and SDG&E currently operate under a regulatory framework that permits:
?The cost of natural gas purchased for core customers (primarily residential and small commercial and industrial customers) to be passed through to customers in rates substantially as incurred and without markup. The GCIM provides for SoCalGas to share in the savings and/or costs from buying natural gas for its core customers at prices below or above monthly market-based benchmarks. This mechanism permits full recovery of costs incurred when average purchase costs are within a price range around the benchmark price. Any higher costs incurred or savings realized outside this range are shared between core customers and SoCalGas. ?SDG&E to recover the actual cost incurred to generate or procure electricity based on annual estimates of the cost of electricity supplied to customers. The differences in cost between estimates and actual are recovered or refunded in subsequent periods through rates.
?SoCalGas and SDG&E to recover certain program expenditures and other costs authorized by the CPUC, or "refundable programs."
Because changes in SoCalGas' and SDG&E's cost of natural gas and/or electricity are recovered in rates, changes in these costs are offset in the changes in revenues and therefore do not impact earnings, other than potential impacts related to the GCIM for SoCalGas that we describe above. In addition to the changes in cost or market prices, natural gas or electric revenues recorded during a period are impacted by the difference between customer billings and recorded or CPUC-authorized amounts. These differences are required to be balanced over time, resulting in over- and undercollected regulatory balancing accounts. We discuss balancing accounts and their effects further in Note 4 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report and in Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report. SoCalGas' and SDG&E's revenues are decoupled from, or not tied to, actual sales volumes. SoCalGas recognizes annual authorized revenue for core natural gas customers using seasonal factors established in applicable proceedings, resulting in a significant portion of SoCalGas' earnings being recognized in the first and fourth quarters of each year. SDG&E's authorized revenue recognition is also impacted by seasonal factors, resulting in higher earnings in the third quarter when electric loads are typically higher than in the other three quarters of the year. We discuss this decoupling mechanism and its effects further in Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report. 76
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The table below summarizes utilities revenues and cost of sales.
UTILITIES REVENUES AND COST OF SALES (Dollars in millions) Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 Natural gas revenues: SoCalGas$ 3,794 $ 1,993 SDG&E 622 325 Sempra Infrastructure 30 28 Eliminations and adjustments (34) (26) Total 4,412 2,320 Electric revenues: SDG&E 1,031 1,120 Eliminations and adjustments (4) (3) Total 1,027 1,117 Total utilities revenues$ 5,439 $ 3,437 Cost of natural gas(1): SoCalGas$ 2,347 $ 677 SDG&E 379 126 Sempra Infrastructure (1) 9 Eliminations and adjustments (42) (10) Total 2,683 802 Cost of electric fuel and purchased power(1): SDG&E 135 221 Eliminations and adjustments (21) (16) Total 114 205 Total utilities cost of sales
(1) Excludes depreciation and amortization, which are presented separately on the Sempra, SDG&E and SoCalGas Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Natural Gas Revenues and Cost of Natural Gas
The table below summarizes the average cost of natural gas sold by SempraCalifornia and included in cost of natural gas. The average cost of natural gas sold at each utility is impacted by market prices, as well as transportation, tariff and other charges. SEMPRACALIFORNIA AVERAGE COST OF NATURAL GAS (Dollars per thousand cubic feet) Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 SoCalGas$ 19.00 $ 6.80 SDG&E 20.22 7.81 In the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , our natural gas revenues increased by$2.1 billion to$4.4 billion compared to the same period in 2022 primarily due to:
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•$51 million higher recovery of costs associated with refundable programs, which revenues are offset in O&M,
•$18 million cost in 2023 compared to a
•$26 million higher franchise fee revenues, and
•$18 million higher CPUC-authorized revenues; and
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•$18 million higher revenues from balanced capital projects, and
•$16 million higher recovery of costs associated with refundable programs, which revenues are offset in O&M.
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In the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , our cost of natural gas increased by$1.9 billion to$2.7 billion compared to the same period in 2022 primarily due to:
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Our utility cost of electric fuel and purchased power includes utility-owned generation, power purchased from third parties, and net power purchases and sales to the California ISO. In the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , the cost of electric fuel and purchased power decreased by$91 million (44%) to$114 million compared to the same period in 2022 primarily due to an$86 million decrease at SDG&E, which included:
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The table below shows revenues and cost of sales for our energy-related businesses.
ENERGY-RELATED BUSINESSES: REVENUES AND COST OF SALES (Dollars in millions) Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 Revenues: Sempra Infrastructure$ 1,166 $ 396 Parent and other(1) (45) (13) Total revenues$ 1,121 $ 383 Cost of sales(2): Sempra Infrastructure$ 193 $ 135 Total cost of sales$ 193 $ 135 (1) Includes eliminations of intercompany activity.
(2) Excludes depreciation and amortization, which are presented separately on Sempra's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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In the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , the cost of sales for our energy-related businesses increased by$58 million (43%) to$193 million compared to the same period in 2022 primarily due to higher prices and volumes at TdM offset by lower LNG purchases, net of higher natural gas prices, related to asset and supply optimization.
Operation and Maintenance
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•$23 million higher non-refundable operating costs;
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•$19 million higher expenses associated with refundable programs, which costs incurred are recovered in revenue, and
•$11 million higher non-refundable operating costs; and
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•$12 million higher operating cost due to remeasurement of operating leases at the refined products terminals in 2022, offset by
•$9 million lower operating costs at TdM from higher purchased materials and
services due to scheduled major maintenance completed in
Aliso Canyon Litigation and Regulatory Matters
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Other Income, Net
As part of our central risk management function, we may enter into foreign currency derivatives to hedgeSI Partners' exposure to movements in the Mexican peso from its controlling interest in IEnova. The gains/losses associated with these derivatives are included in other income, net, as described below, and partially mitigate the transactional effects of foreign currency and inflation included in income tax expense forSI Partners' consolidated entities and in equity earnings forSI Partners' equity method investments. We discuss policies governing our risk management in "Part II - Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" in the Annual Report. In the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , other income, net, increased by$3 million (8%) to$41 million compared to the same period in 2022 primarily due to:
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•$24 million higher interest expense on committed lines of credit;
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Income Taxes
The table below shows the income tax expense and ETRs for Sempra, SDG&E and SoCalGas.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE AND EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATES (Dollars in millions) Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 Sempra: Income tax expense$ 376 $ 334 Income before income taxes and equity earnings$ 1,329 $ 665 Equity earnings, before income tax(1) 132 143 Pretax income$ 1,461 $ 808 Effective income tax rate 26 % 41 % SDG&E: Income tax expense$ 7 $ 64 Income before income taxes$ 265 $ 298 Effective income tax rate 3 % 21 % SoCalGas: Income tax expense$ 94 $ 84 Income before income taxes$ 454 $ 418 Effective income tax rate 21 % 20 %
(1) We discuss how we recognize equity earnings in Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report.
Under the IRA, beginning in 2023, the scope of projects eligible for investment tax credits was expanded to include standalone energy storage projects. The IRA also provided an election that prospectively permits investment tax credits related to standalone energy storage projects to be returned to utility customers over a period that is shorter than the life of the applicable asset. Under this election, SDG&E recorded a regulatory liability to offset these investment tax credits, which reduced SDG&E's and Sempra's ETR in 2023.
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We discuss the impact of foreign currency exchange rates and inflation on income taxes below in "Impact of Foreign Currency and Inflation Rates on Results of Operations." See Note 1 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report and Notes 1 and 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report for further details about our accounting for income taxes and items subject to flow-through treatment.
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In the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , SoCalGas' income tax expense increased by$10 million (12%) compared to the same period in 2022 primarily due to higher pretax income. Equity Earnings
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?$79 million lower equity earnings atOncor Holdings due to lower revenues from a write-off of rate base disallowances in 2023 resulting from the PUCT's final order in Oncor's comprehensive base rate review, higher depreciation expense and interest expense attributable to invested capital, higher O&M and decreased customer consumption primarily attributable to weather, offset by higher revenues from updates to base transmission billing factors, transmission rate updates to reflect increases in invested capital, and customer growth; and ?$1 million equity losses in 2023 compared to$16 million equity earnings at IMG due to foreign currency effects, including$11 million foreign currency gains in 2022 on IMG's Mexican peso-denominated loans from its JV owners, which is fully offset in other income, net, and higher income tax expense.
Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
In the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , earnings attributable to NCI increased by$158 million to$192 million compared to the same period in 2022 primarily due to:
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IMPACT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY AND INFLATION RATES ON RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Because our natural gas distribution utility inMexico , Ecogas, uses its local currency as its functional currency, revenues and expenses are translated intoU.S. dollars at average exchange rates for the period for consolidation in Sempra's results of operations. We discuss further the impact of foreign currency and inflation rates on results of operations, including impacts on income taxes and related hedging activity, in "Part II - Item 7. MD&A - Impact of Foreign Currency and Inflation Rates on Results of Operations" in the Annual Report. Foreign Currency Translation Any difference in average exchange rates used for the translation of income statement activity from year to year can cause a variance in Sempra's comparative results of operations. In the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , the change in our earnings as a result of foreign currency translation rates was$1 million higher compared to the same period in 2022.
Transactional Impacts
Income statement activities at our foreign operations and their JVs are also impacted by transactional gains and losses, a summary of which is shown in the table below:
TRANSACTIONAL GAINS (LOSSES) FROM FOREIGN CURRENCY AND INFLATION EFFECTS (Dollars in millions)
Transactional gains (losses) Total reported amounts included in reported amounts Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Other income, net $ 41$ 38 $ 6 $ (13) Income tax expense (376) (334) (135) (70) Equity earnings 219 326 (31) (12) Net income 1,172 657 (160) (95) Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests (192) (34) 51 20 Earnings attributable to common shares 969 612 (109) (75) 81
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CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
OVERVIEW Sempra Liquidity We expect to meet our cash requirements through cash flows from operations, unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, borrowings under or supported by our credit facilities, other incurrences of debt which may include issuing debt securities and obtaining term loans, other financing transactions which may include issuing equity securities, distributions from our equity method investments, project financing and funding from minority interest owners. We believe that these cash flow sources, combined with available funds, will be adequate to fund our operations in both the short-term and long-term, including to: ?finance capital expenditures ?repay debt ?fund dividends
?fund contractual and other obligations and otherwise meet liquidity requirements
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?fund new business or asset acquisitions or start-ups
Sempra, SDG&E and SoCalGas currently have reasonable access to the money markets and capital markets and are not currently constrained in their ability to borrow money at market rates from commercial banks, under existing revolving credit facilities, through public offerings of debt securities registered with theSEC , or through private placements of debt supported by our revolving credit facilities in the case of commercial paper. However, our ability to access the money markets and capital markets or obtain credit from commercial banks outside of our committed revolving credit facilities could become materially constrained if economic conditions or disruptions to or volatility in the money markets and capital markets worsen. These sources of funding have become less attractive due to the recent rise in both short-term and long-term interest rates. In addition, our financing activities and actions by credit rating agencies, as well as many other factors, could negatively affect the availability and cost of both short-term and long-term debt financing and equity financing. Also, cash flows from operations may be impacted by the timing of commencement and completion, and potentially cost overruns, of large projects and other material events, such as the settlement of material litigation. If cash flows from operations were to be significantly reduced or we were unable to borrow or obtain other financing under acceptable terms, we would likely first reduce or postpone discretionary capital expenditures (not related to safety/reliability) and investments in new businesses. We monitor our ability to finance the needs of our operating, investing and financing activities in a manner consistent with our goal to maintain our investment-grade credit ratings. Although we have not been impacted to date by the disruptions to the banking sector and resulting financial market instability, we cannot predict the broader or follow-on effects of recent bank failures. The disruption and uncertainty impacting the banking industry may result in reduced access to capital and increased costs of capital and could adversely affect our ability to secure financing arrangements and facilities. In addition, if the liquidity of our partners, customers or other counterparties is impacted by the disruptions in the banking sector, it may have a material adverse impact on our liquidity.
Available Funds
Our committed lines of credit provide liquidity and support commercial paper. Sempra, SDG&E and SoCalGas each have five-year credit agreements expiring in 2027 andSempra Infrastructure has a three-year credit agreement expiring in 2024, committed lines of credit expiring in 2023, 2024 and 2030, and an uncommitted revolving credit facility expiring in 2023. 82
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AVAILABLE FUNDS ATMARCH 31, 2023 (Dollars in millions) Sempra SDG&E
SoCalGas
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents(1)
7,861 1,500 977 (1) Amounts at Sempra include$149 held in non-U.S. jurisdictions. We discuss repatriation in Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report. (2) Available unused credit is the total available on committed and uncommitted lines of credit that we discuss in Note 6 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Because our commercial paper programs are supported by these lines, we reflect the amount of commercial paper outstanding as a reduction to the available unused credit.
Short-Term Borrowings
We use short-term debt primarily to meet liquidity requirements, fund shareholder dividends, and temporarily finance capital expenditures, acquisitions or start-ups. SDG&E and SoCalGas use short-term debt primarily to meet working capital needs or to help fund event-specific costs. Commercial paper, lines of credit and a term loan were our primary sources of short-term debt funding in the first three months of 2023.
We discuss our short-term debt activities in Note 6 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and below in "Sources and Uses of Cash."
Long-Term Debt Activities
Significant issuances of and payments on long-term debt in the first three months of 2023 included the following:
LONG-TERM DEBT ISSUANCES AND PAYMENTS (Dollars in millions) Amount at Issuances: issuance Maturity SDG&E 5.35% first mortgage bonds$ 800 2053
59 2025
215 2030 Payments: Payments Maturity
$ 208 2023
We discuss our long-term debt activities, including the use of proceeds on long-term debt issuances, in Note 6 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Credit Ratings
We provide additional information about the credit ratings of Sempra, SDG&E and SoCalGas in "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors" and "Part II - Item 2. MD&A - Capital Resources and Liquidity" in the Annual Report.
The credit ratings of Sempra, SDG&E and SoCalGas remained at investment grade levels in the first three months of 2023.
CREDIT RATINGS AT
Sempra SDG&E SoCalGas Moody's Baa2 with a stable outlook A3 with a stable outlook A2 with a stable outlook S&P BBB+ with a stable outlook BBB+ with a stable outlook A with a stable outlook Fitch BBB+ with a stable outlook BBB+ with a stable outlook A with a stable outlook A downgrade of Sempra's or any of its subsidiaries' credit ratings or rating outlooks may, depending on the severity, result in the imposition of financial or other burdensome covenants or a requirement for collateral to be posted in the case of certain financing arrangements and may materially and adversely affect the market prices of their equity and debt securities, the rates at which borrowings are made and commercial paper is issued, and the various fees on their outstanding credit facilities. This could make it more costly for Sempra, SDG&E, SoCalGas and Sempra's other subsidiaries to issue debt securities, to borrow under credit facilities and to raise certain other types of financing. Sempra has agreed that, if the credit rating of Oncor's senior secured debt by any of the three major rating agencies falls below BBB (or the equivalent), Oncor will suspend dividends and other distributions (except for contractual tax payments), unless 83
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otherwise allowed by the PUCT. Oncor's senior secured debt was rated A2, A+ and
A at Moody's, S&P and Fitch, respectively, at
Loans to/from Affiliates
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
The IRA was signed into law inAugust 2022 . The IRA includes tax credits and other incentives for energy and climate initiatives and introduces a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax on adjusted financial statement income for tax years beginning afterDecember 31, 2022 . We do not currently expect the IRA to have a material adverse impact on Sempra's, SDG&E's or SoCalGas' results of operations, financial condition and/or cash flows. We will continue to assess the impacts of the IRA as theU.S. Department of the Treasury and theIRS issue guidance on tax implementation, and theU.S. Environmental Protection Agency andDOE issue guidance on energy and climate initiatives.
Sempra California
SDG&E's and SoCalGas' operations have historically provided relatively stable earnings and liquidity. Their future performance and liquidity will depend primarily on the ratemaking and regulatory process, environmental regulations, economic conditions, actions by theCalifornia legislature, litigation and the changing energy marketplace, as well as other matters described in this report. SDG&E and SoCalGas expect that the available unused funds from their credit facilities described above, which also supports their commercial paper programs, cash flows from operations, and other incurrences of debt including issuing debt securities and obtaining term loans will continue to be adequate to fund their respective current operations and planned capital expenditures. SDG&E and SoCalGas manage their capital structures and pay dividends when appropriate and as approved by their respective boards of directors. As we discuss in Note 4 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report and in Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report, changes in regulatory balancing accounts for significant costs at SDG&E and SoCalGas, particularly a change between over- and undercollected status, may have a significant impact on cash flows. These changes generally represent the difference between when costs are incurred and when they are ultimately recovered or refunded in rates through billings to customers. SDG&EWildfire Fund The carrying value ofSDG&E's Wildfire Fund asset totaled$324 million atMarch 31, 2023 . We describe the Wildfire Legislation and SDG&E's commitment to make annual shareholder contributions to theWildfire Fund through 2028 in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report. SDG&E is exposed to the risk that the participatingCalifornia electric IOUs may incur third-party wildfire costs for which they will seek recovery from theWildfire Fund with respect to wildfires that have occurred since enactment of the Wildfire Legislation inJuly 2019 . In such a situation, SDG&E may recognize a reduction of itsWildfire Fund asset and record an impairment charge against earnings when available coverage is reduced due to recoverable claims from any of the participating IOUs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company has indicated that it will seek reimbursement from theWildfire Fund for losses associated with the Dixie Fire, which burned fromJuly 2021 throughOctober 2021 and was reported to be the largest single wildfire (measured by acres burned) inCalifornia history. If anyCalifornia electric IOU's equipment is determined to be a cause of a fire, it could have a material adverse effect on SDG&E's and Sempra's financial condition and results of operations up to the carrying value of ourWildfire Fund asset, with additional potential material exposure if SDG&E's equipment is determined to be a cause of a fire. In addition, theWildfire Fund could be completely exhausted due to fires in the otherCalifornia electric IOUs' service territories, by fires in SDG&E's service territory or by a combination thereof. In the event that theWildfire Fund is materially diminished, exhausted or terminated, SDG&E will lose the protection afforded by theWildfire Fund , and as a consequence, a fire in SDG&E's service territory could have a material adverse effect on SDG&E's and Sempra's results of operations, financial condition, cash flows and/or prospects.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
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SoCalGas
Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Storage Facility Gas Leak
SoCalGas' future performance and liquidity may be impacted by the resolution of legal, regulatory and other matters pertaining to the Leak, which we discuss below and in Note 10 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report and in "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Annual Report. Insurance and Accounting and Other Impacts. Since 2015, SoCalGas has incurred significant costs related to the Leak, including costs to defend against and settle civil litigation arising from the Leak. Other than insurance for directors' and officers' liability, we have exhausted all of our insurance for this matter. We continue to pursue other sources of insurance coverage for costs related to this matter, but we may not be successful in obtaining additional insurance recovery for any of these costs. AtMarch 31, 2023 ,$129 million is accrued in Reserve for Aliso Canyon Costs and$3 million is accrued in Deferred Credits and Other on SoCalGas' and Sempra's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Except for the amounts paid or estimated to settle certain legal and regulatory matters, the accruals do not include any amounts necessary to resolve the matters that we describe in "Litigation" and "Regulatory Proceedings" in Note 10 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, threatened litigation, other potential litigation or other costs, in each case to the extent it is not possible to predict at this time the outcome of these actions or reasonably estimate the possible costs or a range of possible costs. Further, we are not able to reasonably estimate the possible loss or a range of possible losses in excess of the amounts accrued, which could be significant. An adverse outcome with respect to (i) the litigation we describe in Note 10 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements under "Litigation," (ii) threatened or other potential litigation related to the Leak, (iii) the Leak OII that we discuss in Note 10 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, if approval of the negotiated settlement is not obtained, or (iv) the unresolved proceeding pursuant to the SB 380 OII that we discuss below, could have a material adverse effect on SoCalGas' and Sempra's results of operations, financial condition, cash flows and/or prospects. Natural Gas Storage Operations and Reliability. Natural gas withdrawn from storage is important for service reliability during peak demand periods, including peak electric generation needs in the summer and consumer heating needs in the winter.The Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility is the largest SoCalGas storage facility and an important component of SoCalGas' delivery system. InFebruary 2017 , the CPUC opened a proceeding pursuant to the SB 380 OII to determine the feasibility of minimizing or eliminating the use of theAliso Canyon natural gas storage facility while still maintaining energy and electric reliability for the region, including considering alternative means for meeting or avoiding the demand for the facility's services if it were eliminated. AtMarch 31, 2023 , theAliso Canyon natural gas storage facility had a net book value of$965 million . If theAliso Canyon natural gas storage facility were to be permanently closed or if future cash flows from its operation were otherwise insufficient to recover its carrying value, we may record an impairment of the facility, which could be material, or we could incur materially higher than expected operating costs and/or be required to make material additional capital expenditures (any or all of which may not be recoverable in rates), and natural gas reliability and electric generation could be jeopardized.
Oncor relies on external financing as a significant source of liquidity for its capital requirements. In the event that Oncor fails to meet its capital requirements, access sufficient capital, or raise capital on favorable terms to finance its ongoing needs, we may elect to make additional capital contributions to Oncor (as our commitments to the PUCT prohibit us from making loans to Oncor), which could be substantial and reduce the cash available to us for other purposes, increase our indebtedness and ultimately materially adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition, cash flows and/or prospects. Oncor's ability to make distributions may be limited by factors such as its credit ratings, regulatory capital requirements, increases in its capital plan, debt-to-equity ratio approved by the PUCT and other restrictions and considerations. In addition, Oncor will not make distributions if a majority of Oncor's independent directors or any minority member director determines it is in the best interests of Oncor to retain such amounts to meet expected future requirements.
Capital Structure and Return on Equity
OnApril 6, 2023 , the PUCT issued a final order in Oncor's comprehensive base rate review. The final order sets Oncor's authorized ROE at 9.7%, a decrease from its previously authorized ROE of 9.8%, and maintains Oncor's authorized regulatory capital structure at 57.5% debt to 42.5% equity. The new rates became effective onMay 1, 2023 . The PUCT order is subject to motions for rehearing and appeals. OnMay 1, 2023 , Oncor filed a motion for rehearing seeking reconsideration of certain exclusions from rates and seeking certain technical corrections. 85
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement
Our investment in
Sempra Infrastructure expects to fund capital expenditures, investments and operations in part with available funds, including credit facilities, and cash flows from operations of theSempra Infrastructure businesses. We expectSempra Infrastructure will require additional funding for the development and expansion of its portfolio of projects, which may be financed through a combination of funding from the parent and minority interest owners, bank financing, issuances of debt, project financing, partnering in JVs and asset sales.
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LNG and Net-Zero Solutions
Cameron LNG Phase 2 Project. Cameron LNG JV is developing a proposed expansion project that would add one liquefaction train with an expected maximum production capacity of approximately 6.75 Mtpa and would increase the production capacity of the existing three trains at the Cameron LNG Phase 1 facility by up to approximately 1 Mtpa through debottlenecking activities. The Cameron LNG JV site can accommodate additional trains beyond the proposed Cameron LNG Phase 2 project. Cameron LNG JV previously received major permits and FTA and non-FTA approvals associated with the potential expansion that included up to two additional liquefaction trains and up to two additional full containment LNG storage tanks. InMarch 2023 , theFERC approved Cameron LNG JV's request to amend the permits to allow the use of electric drives, instead of gas turbine drives, which would reduce overall emissions. The amendment also allows the design to be changed from a two-train gas turbine expansion to a one-train electric drive expansion along with other design enhancements that, together, are expected to result in a more cost-effective and efficient facility, while also reducing overall GHG emissions.Sempra Infrastructure and the other Cameron LNG JV members, namely affiliates of TotalEnergies SE, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. andJapan LNG Investment, LLC , a company jointly owned by Mitsubishi Corporation and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, have entered into an HOA for the potential development of the Cameron LNG Phase 2 project. The HOA provides a commercial framework for the proposed project, including the contemplated allocation toSempra Infrastructure of 50.2% of the fourth train production capacity and 25% of the debottlenecking capacity from the project under tolling agreements. The HOA contemplates the remaining capacity to be allocated equally to the existing Cameron LNG Phase 1 facility customers.Sempra Infrastructure plans to sell the LNG corresponding to its allocated capacity from the proposed Cameron LNG Phase 2 project under long-term SPAs prior to making a final investment decision. The HOA is a non-binding arrangement. The ultimate participation in and offtake bySempra Infrastructure , TotalEnergies SE, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. andJapan LNG Investment, LLC remain subject to negotiation and finalization of definitive agreements, among other factors, and the HOA does not commit any party to enter into definitive agreements with respect to the proposed Cameron LNG Phase 2 project.
Cameron LNG JV, upon the unanimous approval of the Cameron LNG JV board, awarded two FEED contracts, one to Bechtel and the other to a joint venture betweenJGC America Inc. andZachry Industrial Inc. At the conclusion of the resulting competitive FEED process, we expect to select one contractor to be the EPC contractor for the proposed Cameron LNG Phase 2 project. In connection with the execution of the Phase 2 Project Development Agreement and the award of the FEED contracts, the Cameron LNG JV board unanimously approved an expansion development budget to fund, subject to the terms of the Phase 2 Project Development Agreement, development work necessary to prepare for a potential final investment decision. Cameron LNG JV has entered into an MOU withEntergy Louisiana, LLC , a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation, to negotiate the terms and conditions for a new electric service agreement intended to reduce Cameron LNG JV's scope 2 emissions from the electricity it purchases fromEntergy Louisiana, LLC . The MOU sets forth a framework forEntergy Louisiana, LLC and Cameron LNG JV to finalize and sign a minimum 20-year agreement for the procurement of new renewable generation resources inLouisiana , subject to the ultimate approval of theLouisiana Public Service Commission and Cameron LNG JV. The MOU is a non-binding arrangement. The ultimate arrangement betweenCameron LNG JV andEntergy Louisiana, LLC remains subject to 86
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negotiation and finalization of definitive agreements, among other factors, and the MOU does not commit any party to enter into definitive agreements with respect to the proposed electric services agreement.
Sempra Infrastructure has entered into a non-binding HOA for the negotiation and potential finalization of a definitive 20-year SPA with ORLEN for 2 Mtpa of LNG offtake from the proposed Cameron LNG Phase 2 project. The ultimate participation in and offtake from the proposed project remains subject to negotiation and finalization of a definitive agreement, among other factors, and the HOA does not commit any party to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to the proposed project.Sempra Infrastructure also entered into a non-binding HOA withWilliams for the negotiation of potential LNG offtake from, and feed gas supply to, the PA LNG Phase 2 project and Cameron LNG Phase 2 project that are under development, as well as a potential strategic JV related to the existing Cameron Interstate Pipeline and the proposedPort Arthur Pipeline Louisiana Connector. The term of this non-binding HOA ended inMarch 2023 and it terminated in accordance with its terms. Expansion of the Cameron LNG Phase 1 facility beyond the first three trains is subject to certain restrictions and conditions under the JV project financing agreements, including among others, scope restrictions on expansion of the project unless appropriate prior consent is obtained from the existing project lenders. Under the Cameron LNG JV equity agreements, the expansion of the project requires the unanimous consent of all the partners, including with respect to the equity investment obligation of each partner. Working under the framework established in the Phase 2 Project Development Agreement,Sempra Infrastructure and the other Cameron LNG JV members have been targeting completing the FEED work in the summer of 2023. We plan to invest additional time upfront to reduce construction risk and project costs and optimize construction timing. This process may take additional time beyond the summer, and we would expect to be in a position to make a final investment decision after completing both the FEED process and securing project financing. The timing of when or if Cameron LNG JV will receive approval from the existing project lenders to conduct the expansion under its financing agreements is uncertain, and there is no assurance thatSempra Infrastructure will complete the necessary development work or that the Cameron LNG JV members will unanimously agree in a timely manner or at all on making a final investment decision, which, if not accomplished, would materially and adversely impact the development of the Cameron LNG Phase 2 project. Development of the proposed Cameron LNG Phase 2 project is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including securing binding customer commitments; reaching unanimous agreement with our partners to proceed; obtaining and maintaining permits and regulatory approvals; securing certain consents under the existing financing agreements and obtaining sufficient new financing; negotiating, completing and maintaining suitable commercial agreements, including definitive EPC, tolling and governance agreements; reaching a positive final investment decision; and other factors associated with this potential investment. For a discussion of these risks, see "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Annual Report. ECA LNG Phase 1 Project.SI Partners owns an 83.4% interest in ECA LNG Phase 1, and an affiliate of TotalEnergies SE owns the remaining 16.6% interest. ECA LNG Phase 1 is constructing a one-train natural gas liquefaction facility at the site ofSempra Infrastructure's existing ECA Regas Facility with a nameplate capacity of 3.25 Mtpa and an initial offtake capacity of 2.5 Mtpa. We do not expect the construction or operation of the ECA LNG Phase 1 project to disrupt operations at the ECA Regas Facility, and have planned measures to limit disruption of operations should any arise. We expect the ECA LNG Phase 1 project to commence commercial operations in the summer of 2025. We received authorizations from theDOE to exportU.S. -produced natural gas toMexico and to re-export LNG to non-FTA countries from the ECA LNG Phase 1 project. ECA LNG Phase 1 has definitive 20-year SPAs with an affiliate of TotalEnergies SE for approximately 1.7 Mtpa of LNG and with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. for approximately 0.8 Mtpa of LNG. InFebruary 2020 , we entered into an EPC contract with Technip Energies for the ECA LNG Phase 1 project. Since reaching a positive final investment decision with respect to the project inNovember 2020 , Technip Energies has been working to construct the ECA LNG Phase 1 project. We estimate the total price of the EPC contract to be approximately$1.5 billion , with capital expenditures approximating$2 billion including capitalized interest and project contingency. The actual cost of the EPC contract and the actual amount of these capital expenditures may differ substantially from our estimates. ECA LNG Phase 1 has a five-year loan agreement with a syndicate of seven external lenders that matures inDecember 2025 for an aggregate principal amount of up to$1.3 billion , of which$634 million was outstanding atMarch 31, 2023 . Proceeds from the loan are being used to finance the cost of construction of the ECA LNG Phase 1 project. We discuss the details of this loan in Note 6 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report and in Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report. Construction of the ECA LNG Phase 1 project is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including maintaining permits and regulatory approvals; construction delays; negotiating, completing and maintaining suitable commercial agreements, including definitive gas supply and transportation agreements; the impact of recent and proposed changes to the law inMexico ; as we discuss in Note 10 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, an unfavorable decision on certain property 87
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disputes and permit challenges that could materially adversely affect construction of this project; and other factors associated with the project and its construction. An unfavorable outcome with respect to any of these factors could have a material adverse effect on Sempra's results of operations, financial condition, cash flows and/or prospects, including the impairment of all or a substantial portion of the capital costs invested in the project to date. For a discussion of these risks, see "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Annual Report. ECA LNG Phase 2 Project.Sempra Infrastructure is developing a second, large-scale natural gas liquefaction project at the site of its existing ECA Regas Facility. We expect the proposed ECA LNG Phase 2 project to be comprised of two trains and one LNG storage tank and produce approximately 12 Mtpa of export capacity. We expect that construction of the proposed ECA LNG Phase 2 project would conflict with the current operations at the ECA Regas Facility, which currently has long-term regasification contracts for 100% of the regasification facility's capacity through 2028. This makes the decisions on whether, when and how to pursue the proposed ECA LNG Phase 2 project dependent in part on whether the investment in a large-scale liquefaction facility would, over the long term, be more beneficial financially than continuing to supply regasification services under our existing contracts. We received authorizations from theDOE to exportU.S. -produced natural gas toMexico and to re-export LNG to non-FTA countries from the proposed ECA LNG Phase 2 project. We have MOUs and/or HOAs with Mitsui & Co., Ltd., TotalEnergies SE, and ConocoPhillips that provide a framework for their potential offtake of LNG from the proposed ECA LNG Phase 2 project and potential acquisition of an equity interest in ECA LNG Phase 2. These MOUs and HOAs are non-binding arrangements. The ultimate participation in and offtake by these parties remains subject to negotiation and finalization of definitive agreements, among other factors, and the MOUs and HOAs do not commit any party to enter into definitive agreements with respect to the proposed ECA LNG Phase 2 project. Development of the proposed ECA LNG Phase 2 project is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including securing binding customer commitments; obtaining and maintaining permits and regulatory approvals; obtaining financing; negotiating, completing and maintaining suitable commercial agreements, including definitive EPC, equity acquisition, governance, LNG sales, gas supply and transportation agreements; reaching a positive final investment decision; the impact of recent and proposed changes to the law inMexico ; the property disputes and permit challenges that we reference in the ECA LNG Phase 1 project discussion above; and other factors associated with this potential investment. For a discussion of these risks, see "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Annual Report. PA LNG Phase 1 Project. Since making a positive final investment decision inMarch 2023 ,Sempra Infrastructure is constructing a natural gas liquefaction project on a greenfield site that it owns in the vicinity ofPort Arthur, Texas , located along theSabine -Neches waterway. The PA LNG Phase 1 project will consist of two liquefaction trains, two LNG storage tanks, a marine berth and associated loading facilities and related infrastructure necessary to provide liquefaction services with a nameplate capacity of approximately 13 Mtpa and an initial offtake capacity of approximately 10.5 Mtpa. We expect the first and second trains of the PA LNG Phase 1 project to commence commercial operations in 2027 and 2028, respectively. InApril 2019 , theFERC approved the siting, construction and operation of the PA LNG Phase 1 project facilities, along with certain natural gas pipelines, including the Port Arthur Pipeline Louisiana Connector and Texas Connector, that could be used to supply feed gas to the liquefaction facility when the project is completed.Sempra Infrastructure received authorizations from theDOE inAugust 2015 andMay 2019 that collectively permit the LNG to be produced from the PA LNG Phase 1 project to be exported to all current and future FTA and non-FTA countries.
?an affiliate of ConocoPhillips for a 20-year term for 5 Mtpa of LNG, as well as a natural gas supply management agreement whereby an affiliate of ConocoPhillips will manage the feed gas supply requirements for the facility.
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InFebruary 2020 , we entered into an EPC contract, as amended and restated inOctober 2022 , with Bechtel for the PA LNG Phase 1 project. OnMarch 20, 2023 , we issued a final notice to proceed under the EPC contract, which has an estimated price of approximately$10.7 billion after change orders. We estimate the capital expenditures for the PA LNG Phase 1 project will be approximately$13 billion including capitalized interest at the project level and project contingency. The actual cost of the EPC contract and the actual amount of these capital expenditures may differ substantially from our estimates. 88
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As we discuss in Note 1 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, onMarch 20, 2023 , an indirect subsidiary ofSI Partners completed the sale of an indirect 30% NCI in the PA LNG Phase 1 project to an affiliate of ConocoPhillips for aggregate cash consideration of approximately$265 million , subject to customary post-closing adjustments. We intend to use the proceeds from this sale for capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes. In connection with this sale, bothSI Partners and ConocoPhillips provided guarantees relating to their respective affiliate's commitment to make its pro rata equity share of capital contributions to fund 110% of the development budget of the PA LNG Phase 1 project, in an aggregate amount of up to$9.0 billion .SI Partners' guarantee covers 70% of this amount plus enforcement costs of its guarantee. Also, onMarch 20, 2023 , an indirect subsidiary ofSI Partners entered into an agreement for the sale to KKR Denali of an indirect interest of a minimum of 25% and up to 48.65% in the PA LNG Phase 1 project for aggregate cash consideration of a minimum of$64 million for a 25% indirect interest and up to$125 million for the full 48.65% indirect interest, plus KKR Denali's pro rata equity share of development costs incurred prior to the closing that exceed$439 million , subject to customary post-closing adjustments. We intend to use the proceeds from this sale for capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes. We are targeting the closing of the sale of NCI to KKR Denali in the summer of 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. If the closing conditions are satisfied and KKR Denali fails to complete the closing, then KKR Denali must pay a termination fee of$130 million . Following completion of the sale of NCI to the ConocoPhillips affiliate and subject to closing the sale of NCI to KKR Denali, Sempra would hold an indirect interest in the PA LNG Phase 1 project of between 14.9% and 31.5%, depending on the amount of KKR Denali's investment at closing. As we discuss in Note 6 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, onMarch 20, 2023 , Port Arthur LNG entered into a seven-year term loan facility agreement with a syndicate of 21 external lenders for an aggregate principal amount of approximately$6.8 billion and an initial working capital facility agreement with four lenders for up to$200 million . The facilities mature onMarch 20, 2030 . Proceeds from the loans will be used to finance the cost of construction of the PA LNG Phase 1 project. AtMarch 31, 2023 ,$215 million of borrowings were outstanding under the term loan facility agreement. Construction of the PA LNG Phase 1 project is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including maintaining permits and regulatory approvals; construction delays; negotiating, completing and maintaining suitable commercial agreements, including definitive gas supply and transportation agreements; and other factors associated with the project and its construction. An unfavorable outcome with respect to any of these factors could have a material adverse effect on Sempra's results of operations, financial condition, cash flows and/or prospects, including the impairment of all or a substantial portion of the capital costs invested in the project to date. For a discussion of these risks, see "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Annual Report. PA LNG Phase 2 Project.Sempra Infrastructure is developing a second phase of the natural gas liquefaction project that we expect will be a similar size to the PA LNG Phase 1 project. We are progressing the development of the proposed PA LNG Phase 2 project, while continuing to evaluate overall opportunities to develop the entirety of thePort Arthur site as well as potential design changes that could reduce overall emissions, including a facility design utilizing renewable power sourcing and other technological solutions. InFebruary 2020 ,Sempra Infrastructure filed an application, subject to approval by theFERC , for the siting, construction and operation of the proposed PA LNG Phase 2 project, including the potential addition of up to two liquefaction trains. Also inFebruary 2020 ,Sempra Infrastructure filed an application with theDOE to permit LNG produced from the proposed PA LNG Phase 2 project to be exported to all current and future FTA and non-FTA countries.Sempra Infrastructure has entered into a non-binding HOA for the negotiation and potential finalization of a definitive SPA withINEOS for approximately 0.2 Mtpa of LNG offtake from the proposed PA LNG Phase 2 project. The ultimate participation in and offtake from the proposed project remains subject to negotiation and finalization of a definitive agreement, among other factors, and the HOA does not commit any party to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to the proposed project. Development of the proposed PA LNG Phase 2 project is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including securing binding customer commitments; identifying suitable project and equity partners; obtaining and maintaining permits and regulatory approvals, including approval from theFERC ; obtaining financing; negotiating, completing and maintaining suitable commercial agreements, including definitive EPC, equity acquisition, governance, LNG sales, gas supply and transportation agreements; reaching a positive final investment decision; and other factors associated with this potential investment. For a discussion of these risks, see "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Annual Report.Vista Pacifico LNG Liquefaction Project .Sempra Infrastructure is developing Vista Pacifico LNG, a potential natural gas liquefaction, storage, and mid-scale export facility proposed to be located in the vicinity ofTopolobampo inSinaloa, Mexico , under an MOU with the CFE, which was subsequently updated inJuly 2022 , that contemplates the negotiation of definitive agreements that would cover development of Vista Pacifico LNG and the re-routing of a portion of theGuaymas -El Oro segment 89
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of theSonora pipeline and resumption of its operations. The proposed LNG export terminal would be supplied withU.S. natural gas and would use excess natural gas and pipeline capacity on existing pipelines inMexico with the intent of helping to meet growing demand for natural gas and LNG in the Mexican and Pacific markets.Sempra Infrastructure received authorization from theDOE to permit the export ofU.S. -produced natural gas toMexico and for LNG produced from the proposed Vista Pacifico LNG facility to be re-exported to all current and future FTA countries inApril 2021 and non-FTA countries inDecember 2022 . InMarch 2022 , TotalEnergies SE andSempra Infrastructure entered into an MOU that contemplates TotalEnergies SE potentially contracting approximately one-third of the long-term export production of the proposed Vista Pacifico LNG project and potentially participating as a minority partner in the project.
The MOUs related to the proposed Vista Pacifico LNG project are non-binding arrangements. The ultimate participation in and offtake from the proposed project remain subject to negotiation and finalization of definitive agreements, among other factors, and the MOUs do not commit any party to enter into definitive agreements with respect to the project.
Development of the proposed Vista Pacifico LNG project is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including securing binding customer commitments; identifying suitable project and equity partners; obtaining and maintaining permits and regulatory approvals; obtaining financing; negotiating, completing and maintaining suitable commercial agreements, including definitive EPC, equity acquisition, governance, LNG sales, gas supply and transportation agreements; reaching a positive final investment decision; the impact of recent and proposed changes to the law inMexico ; and other factors associated with this potential investment. For a discussion of these risks, see "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Annual Report.Hackberry Carbon Sequestration Project .Sempra Infrastructure is developing the potential Hackberry Carbon Sequestration project nearHackberry, Louisiana . This proposed project under development is designed to permanently sequester carbon dioxide from the Cameron LNG Phase 1 facility and the proposed Cameron LNG Phase 2 project. In the third quarter of 2021,Sempra Infrastructure filed an application with the EPA for a Class VI carbon injection well to advance this project. InMay 2022 ,Sempra Infrastructure , TotalEnergies SE, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation signed a Participation Agreement for the development of the proposed Hackberry Carbon Sequestration project. The Participation Agreement contemplates that the combined Cameron LNG Phase 1 facility and proposed Cameron LNG Phase 2 project would potentially serve as the anchor source for the capture and sequestration of carbon dioxide by the proposed project. It also provides the basis for the parties to enter into a JV withSempra Infrastructure for the Hackberry Carbon Sequestration project. Development of the proposed Hackberry Carbon Sequestration project is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including securing binding customer commitments; obtaining required consents from the Cameron LNG JV members; identifying suitable project and equity partners; obtaining and maintaining permits and regulatory approvals; obtaining financing; negotiating, completing and maintaining suitable commercial agreements, including definitive EPC, equity acquisition and governance agreements; reaching a positive final investment decision; and other factors associated with this potential investment. For a discussion of these risks, see "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Annual Report. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. Our investment in Cameron LNG JV is a variable interest in an unconsolidated entity. We discuss variable interests in Note 1 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. InJune 2021 , Sempra provided a promissory note, which constitutes a guarantee, for the benefit of Cameron LNG JV with a maximum exposure to loss of$165 million . The guarantee will terminate upon full repayment of Cameron LNG JV's debt, scheduled to occur in 2039, or replenishment of the amount withdrawn bySempra Infrastructure from the SDSRA. We discuss this guarantee in Note 5 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. InJuly 2020 , Sempra entered into a Support Agreement, which contains a guarantee and represents a variable interest, for the benefit of CFIN with a maximum exposure to loss of$979 million . The guarantee will terminate upon full repayment of the guaranteed debt by 2039, including repayment following an event in which the guaranteed debt is put to Sempra. We discuss this guarantee in Notes 1, 5 and 8 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Energy Networks
Sonora Pipeline.Sempra Infrastructure's Sonora natural gas pipeline consists of two segments, theSasabe -Puerto Libertad -Guaymas segment and theGuaymas -El Oro segment. Each segment has its own service agreement with the CFE. A portion of theGuaymas -El Oro segment of theSonora natural gas pipeline crosses into territory owned by theYaqui tribe who, with the exception of some members living in the Bácum community, granted its consent and a right-of-way easement agreement for the pipeline in its territory. Following the start of commercial operations of theGuaymas -El Oro segment, Sempra 90
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Infrastructure reported damage to the pipeline in theYaqui territory that has made that section inoperable sinceAugust 2017 . Legal challenges raised by representatives of the Bácum community, which we discuss in Note 10 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, have preventedSempra Infrastructure from making repairs to put the pipeline back in service. Such legal challenges were definitively resolved inMarch 2023 based on the agreement by the CFE andSempra Infrastructure to re-route the portion of the pipeline that is in theYaqui territory. Discussions with the CFE regarding the future of the pipeline are underway in accordance with a non-binding MOU announced inJanuary 2022 that, among other matters, addresses efforts to proceed with re-routing a portion of the pipeline, which will require either an extension of the service start date, as discussed below, or a separate definitive arrangement betweenSempra Infrastructure and the CFE concerning the restarting of service on the pipeline. InJuly 2022 ,Sempra Infrastructure and the CFE entered into a Shareholders' Agreement that establishes a framework for a JV between the parties to work on restarting service on the pipeline, including the re-routing of a portion of the pipeline. This agreement is subject to a number of conditions to be satisfied before it becomes effective, including regulatory and corporate authorizations. InSeptember 2019 ,Sempra Infrastructure and the CFE reached an agreement to modify the tariff structure and extend the term of the contract by 10 years. Under the revised agreement, the CFE will resume making payments only when the damaged section of theGuaymas -El Oro segment of theSonora pipeline is back in service. If the parties do not agree on a definitive arrangement to re-route a portion of the pipeline or the parties do not agree on a new service start date byMay 31, 2023 ,Sempra Infrastructure retains the right to terminate the contract and seek to recover its reasonable and documented costs and lost profits. AtMarch 31, 2023 ,Sempra Infrastructure had$417 million in PP&E, net, related to theGuaymas -El Oro segment of theSonora pipeline, which could be subject to impairment ifSempra Infrastructure is unable to re-route a portion of the pipeline (which has not been agreed to by the parties, but is subject to negotiation pursuant to a non-binding MOU and a Shareholders' Agreement, as described above) and resume operations or ifSempra Infrastructure terminates the contract and is unable to obtain recovery, which in each case could have a material adverse effect on Sempra's business, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows and/or prospects.
Construction Projects. In
The ability to successfully complete major construction projects is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of these risks and uncertainties, see "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Annual Report.
Legal and Regulatory Matters
See Note 10 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report and "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Annual Report for discussions of the following legal and regulatory matters affecting our operations inMexico : EnergíaCosta Azul ? Land Disputes
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One or more unfavorable final decisions on these land disputes or environmental and social impact permit challenges could materially adversely affect our existing natural gas regasification operations and proposed natural gas liquefaction projects at the site of the ECA Regas Facility and have a material adverse effect on Sempra's business, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows and/or prospects.
Regulatory and Other Actions by the Mexican Government
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Sempra Infrastructure and other parties affected by these amendments to Mexican law have challenged them by filing amparo and other claims, some of which remain pending. An unfavorable decision on one or more of these amparo or other challenges, the impact of the amendments that have become effective (due to unsuccessful amparo challenges or otherwise), or the possibility of future reforms to the energy industry through additional amendments to Mexican laws, regulations or rules (including through 91
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amendments to the constitution) may impact our ability to operate our facilities at existing levels or at all, may result in increased costs forSempra Infrastructure and its customers, may adversely affect our ability to develop new projects, may result in decreased revenues and cash flows, and may negatively impact our ability to recover the carrying values of our investments inMexico , any of which may have a material adverse effect on Sempra's business, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows and/or prospects.
SOURCES AND USES OF CASH
The following tables include only significant changes in cash flow activities for each of our registrants.
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES (Dollars in millions) Three months ended March 31, Sempra SDG&E SoCalGas 2023$ 1,980 $ 372 $ 326 2022 1,607 670 741 Change$ 373 $ (298) $ (415) Change in net margin posted$ 601 $ (68) $ (26) Change in income taxes receivable/payable, net 172 (42)
Higher net income, adjusted for noncash items included in earnings
167 47 100 Change in regulatory liabilities (32) (32)
Net decrease in Reserve for Aliso Canyon Costs, due to
(73) (73) Change in accounts receivable (104) (69) (256)
Change in net undercollected regulatory balancing accounts (including long-term amounts in regulatory assets)
(178) (164) Change in accounts payable (268) (118) Other 88 (16) 4$ 373 $ (298) $ (415) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES (Dollars in millions) Three months ended March 31, Sempra SDG&E SoCalGas 2023$ (1,895) $ (613) $ (458) 2022 (1,290) (552) (468) Change$ (605) $ (61) $ 10 (Increase) decrease in capital expenditures$ (626) $ (72) $ 10 Other 21 11$ (605) $ (61) $ 10 92
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES (Dollars in millions) Three months ended March 31, Sempra SDG&E SoCalGas 2023$ 151 $ 570 $ 118 2022 1,638 385 303 Change$ (1,487) $ 185 $ (185) Lower issuances of long-term debt$ (2,693)
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Higher payments on long-term debt and finance leases (183) Settlement of cross-currency swaps (99) Higher contributions from noncontrolling interests 91 Lower repurchases of common stock 195 Higher proceeds from sales of noncontrolling interests 252
Higher issuances of short-term debt with maturities greater than 90 days
656 Change in borrowings and repayments of short-term debt, net 888 196 508 Other (22) 17 4$ (1,487) $ 185 $ (185)
Capital Expenditures and Investments
EXPENDITURES FOR PP&E AND INVESTMENTS (Dollars in millions) Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 SDG&E $ 624$ 552 SoCalGas 458 468 Sempra Texas Utilities 85 85 Sempra Infrastructure 744 182 Parent and other 4 2 Total$ 1,915 $ 1,289
Having reached a positive final investment decision for the PA LNG Phase 1 project and Oncor having received a final order from the PUCT in its comprehensive base rate review, we have updated our expected capital expenditures and investments from what we disclosed in "Part II - Item 7. MD&A - Capital Resources and Liquidity" in the Annual Report.
From 2023 through 2027, and subject to the factors described below, which could cause these estimates to vary substantially, Sempra expects to make aggregate capital expenditures and investments of approximately$38.6 billion (which excludes capital expenditures that will be funded by unconsolidated entities), as follows:$11.6 billion at SDG&E,$9.8 billion at SoCalGas,$2.5 billion atSempra Texas Utilities and$14.7 billion atSempra Infrastructure . Capital expenditure amounts include capitalized interest and AFUDC related to debt. In 2023, we expect to make capital expenditures and investments of approximately$9.2 billion (which excludes capital expenditures that will be funded by unconsolidated entities), which is an increase from the$5.7 billion projected in "Part II - Item 7. MD&A - Capital Resources and Liquidity" in the Annual Report. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase of$3.4 billion atSempra Infrastructure related to the PA LNG Phase 1 project and approximately$100 million atSempra Texas Utilities . We expect the majority of our capital expenditures and investments in 2023 will relate to transmission and distribution improvements at our regulated public utilities, and construction of the PA LNG Phase 1 project, ECA LNG Phase 1 liquefaction project and natural gas pipelines atSempra Infrastructure . Our level of capital expenditures and investments in the next few years may vary substantially and will depend on, among other things, the cost and availability of financing, regulatory approvals, changes inU.S. federal tax law and business opportunities providing desirable rates of return. See "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Annual Report for a discussion of these and other factors that could affect future levels of our capital expenditures and investments. We intend to finance our capital expenditures in a manner that will maintain our investment-grade credit ratings and capital structure, but there is no guarantee that we will be able to do so. 93
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Table of Content s CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES Management views certain accounting estimates as critical because their application is the most relevant, judgmental and/or material to our financial position and results of operations, and/or because they require the use of material judgments and estimates. We discuss critical accounting estimates in "Part II - Item 7. MD&A" in the Annual Report.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
We discuss any recent accounting pronouncements that have had or may have a significant effect on our financial statements and/or disclosures in Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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