S&P Global Ratings raised its issuer credit rating (ICR) on Cheniere Energy Inc. (CEI) to ?BBB+? from ?BBB? following the company's progress on its stage 3 expansion. The upgrade stems from CEI?s significant track record as a leading liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer and operator in the U.S. and globally, robust execution on expansion projects, growing cash flow generation capacity, and disciplined financial policy S&P Global Ratings also raised its rating on CEI's senior unsecured debt to 'BBB? from ?BBB-?. The stable outlook is based on our expectation of continued strong cash flow from the company's strong contractual foundation even as it pursues expansion projects. We also expect that leverage will be sustained at 3.5x-4.0x. Our current forecast leverage metrics
