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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000891092-07-001944.txt : 20070515
<SEC-HEADER>0000891092-07-001944.hdr.sgml : 20070515
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20070515215327
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000891092-07-001944
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20070510
FILED AS OF DATE:		20070515
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20070515

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CHENIERE ENERGY INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000003570
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311]
		IRS NUMBER:				954352386
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		700 MILAM ST.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 800
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77002
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7133755000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		700 MILAM ST.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 800
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77002

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BEXY COMMUNICATIONS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19940314

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ALL AMERICAN GROUP OF DELAWARE INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19931004

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ALL AMERICAN BURGER INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19931004

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ORBIS WORLD LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001399486
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			D8
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-16383
		FILM NUMBER:		07855718

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		LPG BUILDING
		STREET 2:		34 BERMUDIANA ROAD
		CITY:			HAMILTON
		STATE:			D0
		ZIP:			HM 11
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(441) 296 3000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		LPG BUILDING
		STREET 2:		34 BERMUDIANA ROAD
		CITY:			HAMILTON
		STATE:			D0
		ZIP:			HM 11

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ORBIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000940594

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-16383
		FILM NUMBER:		07855719

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ORBIS LPG BLDG
		STREET 2:		34 BERMUDIANA ROAD
		CITY:			HAMILTON HM11 BERMUD
		STATE:			D0

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ORBIS LPG BLDG
		STREET 2:		34 BERMUDIANA ROAD
		CITY:			HAMILTON HM11 BERMUD
		STATE:			D0

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ORBIS HOLDINGS LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001086504

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-16383
		FILM NUMBER:		07855720

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		34 BERMUDIANA RD
		STREET 2:		HAMILTON HM 11
		CITY:			BERMUDA
		ZIP:			00000
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4142963000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		34 BERMUDIANA RD
		STREET 2:		HAMILTON HM 11
		CITY:			BERMUDA
		ZIP:			00000

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ORBIS ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001025890

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-16383
		FILM NUMBER:		07855721

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		34 BERMUDIANA RD
		CITY:			HAMILTON HM11
		STATE:			D0
		ZIP:			00000
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4412963000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		34 BERMUDIANA RD
		CITY:			HAMILTON HM11
		STATE:			D0
		ZIP:			00000

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PICTET OVERSEAS TRUST CORP LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001399533
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			C5
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-16383
		FILM NUMBER:		07855722

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		BAYSIDE EXECUTIVE PARK
		STREET 2:		WEST BAY STREET
		CITY:			NASSAU
		STATE:			C5
		ZIP:			0000000000
		BUSINESS PHONE:		441-296-3000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		BAYSIDE EXECUTIVE PARK
		STREET 2:		WEST BAY STREET
		CITY:			NASSAU
		STATE:			C5
		ZIP:			0000000000

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PICTET TRUSTEE CO S A
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001399536
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			V8
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-16383
		FILM NUMBER:		07855723

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		BOULEVARD GEORGES FAVON 29
		CITY:			GENEVA
		STATE:			V8
		ZIP:			CH-1204
		BUSINESS PHONE:		441-296-3000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		BOULEVARD GEORGES FAVON 29
		CITY:			GENEVA
		STATE:			V8
		ZIP:			CH-1204
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    <periodOfReport>2007-05-10</periodOfReport>

    <noSecuritiesOwned>0</noSecuritiesOwned>

    <issuer>
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        <issuerName>CHENIERE ENERGY INC</issuerName>
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            <rptOwnerName>PICTET TRUSTEE CO S A</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
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            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>GENEVA</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>V8</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>CH-1204</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription>SWITZERLAND</rptOwnerStateDescription>
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        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001399533</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>PICTET OVERSEAS TRUST CORP LTD</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>BAYSIDE EXECUTIVE PARK</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>WEST BAY STREET</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>NASSAU</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>C5</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>0000000000</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription>BAHAMAS</rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001025890</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>ORBIS ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>34 BERMUDIANA RD</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>HAMILTON HM11</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>D0</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>00000</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription>BERMUDA</rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
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    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001086504</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>ORBIS HOLDINGS LTD</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>34 BERMUDIANA RD</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>HAMILTON HM 11</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>BERMUDA</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState></rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>00000</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0000940594</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>ORBIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>ORBIS LPG BLDG</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>34 BERMUDIANA ROAD</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>HAMILTON HM11 BERMUD</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>D0</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode></rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription>BERMUDA</rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001399486</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>ORBIS WORLD LTD</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>LPG BUILDING</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>34 BERMUDIANA ROAD</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>HAMILTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>D0</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>HM 11</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription>BERMUDA</rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>320197</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>n/a</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F1"/>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
    </nonDerivativeTable>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">By five investment funds (Orbis Optimal Global Fund, L.P., Orbis MIS-Orbis Global Equity Fund, Orbis Global Equity Fund
 Limited, Orbis Optimal SA Fund Limited and Orbis Sicav - Global Equity Fund) in which Pictet Trustee Company SA and Pictet
 Overseas Trust Corporation Limited, through the other reporting persons, have an ownership interest which varies from time
 to time, based on the outstanding equity interests of the funds.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ James J. Dorr</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2007-05-15</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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