Freeport LNG Development LP (FLNG), Houston, started commercial operations from Train 1 on Dec. 8, the company reported (OGJ Online, Aug. 20, 2019). Freeport's Train 1 is part of a multi-train liquefaction facility located on Quintana Island near Freeport, Tex.
Commissioning work for Freeport LNG's Train 2 continues to progress with commercial operations expected to start in January,” said Michael Smith, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer. Construction on Freeport LNG's Train 3 is “nearly complete,” he said, with commercial operations expected in May 2020.
In a precursor to first cargo, Train 2 began producing liquified natural gas (LNG), McDermott International Inc. previously reported (OGJ Online, Dec. 6, 2019).
Freeport LNG's three trains are expected to produce over 15 million tonnes/year. A fourth train in development would bring the plant’s total capacity to 20 million tpy. Final investment decision for Train 4 is targeted for the first quarter of 2020.
