Jan 17 (LNGJ) - Freeport LNG has started commercial operations for the second liquefaction Train of its three-Train facility with the commencement of gas deliveries from BP of the UK under its 20-year tolling agreement. Freeport LNG's Train 1 began commercial operations in December 2019, with the commencement of the Osaka Gas and JERA Co. Inc. tolling agreements.
“We are thrilled to now be providing service to BP, in addition to Osaka Gas, and JERA ,” said Michael Smith, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive of Freeport LNG. “We are also especially pleased with the performance of our electric motor drive liquefaction units,” added Smith.
The company added that construction of Freeport's Train 3 is essentially complete. Gas has been introduced to the pre-treatment facilities and the Freeport expects Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval to bring gas to the liquefaction site in February. Train 3 remains on track for a commercial start date in May.
