June 5 (Reuters) - Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary

of U.S. electric and gas utility Sempra ( SRE ), said its ECA

LNG Phase 1 project has begun producing liquefied natural gas as

part of commissioning activities ahead of full commercial

operations.

The facility will supply U.S. natural gas to Asia and other

Pacific markets via shorter shipping routes, cutting transit

times and costs.

Here are the key details:

* The project, located in Ensenada, Mexico, is a joint

venture with TotalEnergies and comprises a single

liquefaction train with a nameplate capacity of 3.25 million

tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of LNG.

* Commercial operations expected in coming months, with

substantial completion targeted for summer 2026.

* The project is supported by long-term sales and purchase

agreements with TotalEnergies and Mitsui & Co. ( MITSF )

* The company said a second phase is also under development

at the same site