Standard&Poor's Ratings Services conducted a full review of Cheniere Energy Inc. under its Corporate Methodology published Nov. 19, 2013. Cheniere Energy has a "weak" business risk profile and an "aggressive" financial risk profile. We are affirming our 'B+' corporate credit rating on Cheniere. The outlook is stable, reflecting stable cash flow. On May 4, 2015, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its 'B+' corporate credit rating on Cheniere Energy Inc. (CEI). The outlook is stable. CEI is a U.S.-based developer and operator of large liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector projects. We base the "weak" business risk profile on CEI's reliance on distributions currently from master limited partnership Cheniere Energy Partners L.P. (CQP), which itself has a "fair" business