Post-Explosion LNG Project Snags 40-Month Deadline Extension in Texas
Published Date: 7/1/2025
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Freeport LNG asked for a 40-month extension to finish building their Train 4 Project at their Texas LNG terminal, pushing the deadline to December 1, 2031. This delay is because of a big explosion in 2022 that shut down the terminal, slowing down their work. The extension helps Freeport keep their plans on track without rushing, affecting energy exports and local jobs.
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Freeport Train 4 Deadline Extended
Freeport LNG asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a 40-month extension to finish building its Train 4 Project, moving the construction deadline to December 1, 2031. The request follows a June 8, 2022 explosion that took the Brazoria County, Texas terminal offline and says the Train 4 facilities will support additional liquefaction and export operations.
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