Texas LNG Brownsville LLC, the liquefied natural gas export terminal being developed in the Port of Brownsville, Texas, by an affiliate of Glenfarne Group, LLC, and Kiewit, through its subsidiary Kiewit Energy Group Inc., have announced the execution of Texas LNG’s engineering, procurement, and construction agreement under a lump-sum turnkey contract structure. The announcement represents one of the final steps required for Texas LNG before making a final investment decision.
Under the terms of the agreement, Kiewit will perform the engineering, procurement of equipment, module fabrication, construction, and commissioning for the full Texas LNG facility, delivering a fully completed and operational facility to Glenfarne.
Brendan Duval, chief executive officer and founder of Glenfarne, noted that over the last 14 months, the Texas LNG project team has been embedded with Kiewit to complete the pre-FID engineering required for the project to begin execution. He stated that the process confirmed Kiewit’s capabilities and best-in-class execution and implementation expertise on the US Gulf Coast align with Glenfarne’s vision for Texas LNG. Duval added that together with Kiewit, the company will construct a world-class LNG facility that will make the Rio Grande Valley region proud and provide high-paying, quality jobs and technical training for the area for decades to come.
Eric Gutierrez, executive vice president of Oil, Gas and Chemical for Kiewit Energy Group Inc., expressed excitement at advancing the partnership with Glenfarne through Texas LNG, noting that the agreement allows Kiewit to bring its extensive experience and highly skilled workforce to deliver complex, integrated LNG EPC projects on time and on budget. He stated that Kiewit is proud to continue its work with Glenfarne in building a premier LNG export facility on the US Gulf Coast.
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