Venture Global Launches LNG Production at Plaquemines Facility in Louisiana

Plaquemines LNG Sets New Benchmark for U.S. LNG Industry

Venture Global has begun liquefied natural gas (LNG) production at its $21 billion Plaquemines LNG facility in Port Sulphur, Louisiana. This milestone comes just 30 months after the company’s final investment decision (FID), making it one of the fastest greenfield LNG projects to reach production. When fully operational, the facility is projected to be among the world’s largest LNG export hubs.

Rapid Development Supports U.S. LNG Leadership

With a nameplate capacity of 20 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), Plaquemines LNG is central to Venture Global’s strategy to solidify the U.S. as a top global LNG exporter. CEO Mike Sabel emphasized the importance of the fast-track development in maintaining America’s edge in the LNG market. The company also plans to invest $50 billion in future energy infrastructure projects across the U.S., aiming to boost job creation, economic growth, and energy security for global allies.

Modular Design Enables Early Production

The facility’s construction is divided into two phases, with FIDs made in May 2022 and March 2023. Venture Global’s modular design approach allows for simultaneous construction and LNG production. Thirty-six liquefaction trains are being installed in stages, accelerating the project’s timeline and enabling exports amid tight global supply chains.

Strategic Location and Storage Capabilities

Located on a 630-acre site along the Mississippi River, 32 km south of New Orleans, the Plaquemines facility features two kilometers of river frontage with deep-water access. The site includes four LNG storage tanks, each holding 200,000 cubic meters, and three ship-loading berths accommodating vessels of up to 200,000 cubic meters. Power is supplied by two combined-cycle gas turbine plants (720 MW total capacity) and additional aeroderivative turbines.

Scalable Production with Advanced Infrastructure

Each of the 36 liquefaction trains, grouped into 18 blocks, has a production capacity of 0.626 MTPA. The scalable, modular system allows flexible adaptation to global LNG demand. The site also features six pre-treatment units, each handling 25% of total processing needs. Two newly constructed pipelines (24 km and 19 km) link the facility to the U.S. interstate natural gas network, enhancing operational efficiency and supply integration.