Texas LNG is moving forward at the Port of Brownsville after Glenfarne Group announced new project steps and a separate million investment tied to the export terminal.
According to the Port of Brownsville, Glenfarne said Texas LNG Brownsville LLC has provided Kiewit Energy Group Inc. with a limited notice to proceed. The work includes purchase orders for long-lead equipment, engineering activities and geotechnical work needed to prepare the project for full construction and a final investment decision.
The project is planned as an LNG export facility at the Port of Brownsville. Glenfarne said Texas LNG has executed a lump-sum turnkey engineering, procurement and construction agreement with Kiewit and has received Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authorization for construction and operation.
A separate Business Wire item reported that HPS Investment Partners is making a million investment in Texas LNG. Together, the announcements point to continued movement on one of the region’s most closely watched energy and economic development projects.
Supporters have described LNG development at the port as a potential source of construction activity, jobs and long-term industrial growth. The projects have also drawn environmental and community scrutiny in the region, particularly because of their location near the Laguna Madre, Port Isabel and South Padre Island communities.
