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Driftwood liquefied natural gas terminal, US – update

Artist's impression of the Driftwood LNG terminal from above

27th May 2022

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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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.

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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