Bechtel wins contract for Port Arthur LNG project in Texas, US

Bechtel has secured an engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPC) contract from Sempra LNG & Midstream affiliate Port Arthur LNG for the Port Arthur liquefaction project under development in Texas, US.

The scope of the contract includes engineering, execution planning and related activities required to prepare and finalise a lump-sum EPC contract for the project.

Through the proposed project, the project intends to achieve long-term sales of around 11Mtpa of LNG through two natural gas liquefaction trains.

Sempra Energy president and chief operating officer Joseph Householder said: “Port Arthur LNG is one of three major LNG export projects that are an important part of our growth platform.

“Bechtel brings to our project outstanding management experience and commitment to safety we expect on all of our projects.”

Other infrastructure at the liquefaction project include feed gas pre-treatment facilities, natural gas liquids and refrigerant storage, up to three LNG storage tanks, two marine berths and associated facilities.

Sempra LNG & Midstream president Octavio Simoes said: “We are confident Bechtel’s construction and management team will help us achieve a world-class LNG export project at Port Arthur and meet the global demand for LNG.”

Development of the project is subject to certain conditions, including the completion of requisite commercial agreements, receipt of necessary permits and approvals, as well as reaching a final investment decision.