Freeport LNG is the second largest LNG export facility in the US (source: Freeport LNG)
Freeport LNG does not expect the initial restart of its liquefaction facility in Quintana Island, Texas to begin until the later part of January 2023
The US LNG export facility had hoped to resume partial commercial operations in November. Production at the second largest LNG export in the US has been closed since a fire and explosion in June 2022.
In a press statement, the Houston-based company said it “continues to make notable progress on its path towards the restart of liquefaction operations. As of December 23, the reconstruction work necessary to commence initial operations is substantially complete, and the company is submitting responses to the last remaining questions included in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s December 12 data request.
“Given the time needed for the regulatory agencies to review the company’s responses and to seek any necessary clarification, Freeport LNG now does not anticipate commencing the initial restart of its liquefaction facility until the second half of January 2023. The company continues to have close, collaborative engagement with the regulatory agencies and that engagement will continue as Freeport LNG works towards the safe restart of its facility.”
Freeport LNG operates three trains with a total nameplate capacity of 15 mta.
