Freeport LNG Terminal Pipeline

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Freeport LNG Terminal Pipeline is a proposed gas pipeline to connect to the Freeport LNG Terminal's Train 4 in the USA.

Location

The pipeline is proposed to increase liquefaction capacity at Freeport LNG Terminal in Qintana, Texas.

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Project details

• Operator: Freeport LNG Development LP
• Owner: Freeport LNG Development LP
• Parent company: Freeport LNG Investments, LLLP, Global Infrastructure Partners, Osaka Gas
• Capacity: 740 million cubic feet per day
• Length: 10.6 miles
• Diameter: 42 inches
• Status: Proposed
• Start year: 2028
• Cost:

Background

According to Freeport LNG's official website Michael Smith owns approximately 63% of the company. Michael Smith holds limited partnership in Freeport LNG through Freeport LNG Investments, LLLP. According to a notification submitted to the Office of Fossil Energy, Department of Energy, US, Freeport LNG Investments, LLLP holds 63.5% and Osaka Gas holds 10.8% indirect ownership interests in Freeport LNG. The U.S. FERC in October 2022 approved the request for extension of the Freeport LNG's Fourth train expansion project until August 2028 on the Upper Texas Coast.