01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed April 6, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P.
(CQP) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K reporting under Item 5.02 that Matthew Runkle was appointed to the Board of Directors of Cheniere Energy Partners GP, LLC, the general partner of the Partnership, effective April 2, 2026. The appointment was made pursuant to the rights of CQP Holdco LP (formerly Blackstone CQP Holdco LP) under the Third Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of the General Partner. Mr. Runkle was also appointed to the Executive Committee of the Board and is expected to be appointed to the CMI SPA Committee.
In connection with this appointment, Scott Peak resigned as a member of the Board, the Executive Committee and the CMI SPA Committee, effective April 2, 2026. The filing states that Mr. Runkle is a party to the General Partner's standard form of Indemnification Agreement, as described in the Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed February 26, 2026. It also states that Mr. Runkle is not a party to any transactions reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
The filing is limited to a board composition change at the general partner level. It does not report financial results, operating developments, or compensation terms for Mr. Runkle.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Matthew Runkle was appointed to the Board of Directors of Cheniere Energy Partners GP, LLC effective April 2, 2026.
- The appointment was made under the rights of CQP Holdco LP (f/k/a Blackstone CQP Holdco LP) under the Amended LLC Agreement.
- Mr. Runkle was appointed to the Executive Committee and is expected to join the CMI SPA Committee of the Board.
- Scott Peak resigned from the Board, the Executive Committee and the CMI SPA Committee, effective April 2, 2026.
- Mr. Runkle is a party to the General Partner's standard form of Indemnification Agreement.
- The filing states Mr. Runkle is not a party to any transactions reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was appointed to the Board, and when did it take effect?
Matthew Runkle was appointed to the Board of Directors of Cheniere Energy Partners GP, LLC, the general partner of the Partnership, effective April 2, 2026.
Why was Mr. Runkle appointed?
The filing states the appointment was made pursuant to the rights of CQP Holdco LP (f/k/a Blackstone CQP Holdco LP) under the Third Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of the General Partner to appoint certain directors.
Did any director leave the Board in connection with this change?
Yes. Scott Peak resigned as a member of the Board, the Executive Committee and the CMI SPA Committee, effective April 2, 2026, pursuant to the terms of the Amended LLC Agreement.
Does Mr. Runkle have any related-party transactions or indemnification arrangements?
The filing states Mr. Runkle is not a party to any transactions reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. He is a party to the General Partner's standard form of Indemnification Agreement, as described in the Partnership's 10-K for 2025 filed February 26, 2026.
What committee roles does Mr. Runkle hold?
Mr. Runkle was appointed to the Executive Committee of the Board and is expected to be appointed to the CMI SPA Committee of the Board.
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