Driftwood liquefied natural gas terminal, US – update
Name of the Project
Driftwood liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal.
Location
Near Lake Charles, in Louisiana, in the US.
Project Owner/s
Tellurian LNG subsidiaries Driftwood LNG and Driftwood Pipeline (DWPL), collectively Driftwood.
Project Description
Driftwood LNG is an estimated 27.6-million-tonne-a-year liquefaction export facility.
Phase 1 will include two LNG plants with an export capacity of up to 11-million tonnes a year.
Potential Job Creation
Driftwood LNG will create about 6 500 construction jobs, and about 400 operational jobs.
Capital Expenditure
Driftwood has a $15.5-billion lump-sum turnkey engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Bechtel.
Planned Start/End Date
First LNG is expected in 2026.
Latest Developments
Tellurian has issued a limited notice to Bechtel Energy to proceed under its EPC contract to start construction of Phase 1 of the Driftwood LNG terminal.
Driftwood has received all the major permits required for construction and operation, has progressed detailed engineering to about 30% completion, and has finalised the purchase and lease of about 486 ha of real estate, ensuring an ideal construction site with ample laydown and deep-water access for shipping.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Tellurian LNG public affairs and communication senior VP Joi Lecznar, tel +1832962 4044 or email joi.lecznar@tellurianinc.com.
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