Venture Global filed a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission application on November 17, 2025 to expand its Plaquemines LNG facility in Louisiana. The filing marks a key regulatory milestone that will allow the company to add 32 modular liquefaction trains, boosting peak production by more than 30 million tonnes per annum and raising the total complex capacity to over 58 million tonnes per annum.
The expansion is structured in three phases, with the timelines for Phase I and Phase II unchanged from earlier plans. By leveraging the company’s modular, factory‑built train technology, Venture Global can accelerate construction, reduce capital costs, and achieve operational flexibility that traditional stick‑built projects cannot match.
CEO Mike Sabel said the move “provides Venture Global with the optionality to develop a scalable project that can efficiently meet market needs as they evolve.” The company’s strategy of rapid, modular expansion is designed to capture growing global LNG demand, particularly as the U.S. seeks to increase its share of the world market and support allies with cleaner energy supplies.
The filing also includes a Department of Energy export‑authorization request, positioning the project to meet the anticipated demand in key regions such as Asia and Europe. Venture Global’s focus on electrified liquefaction and plans for carbon‑capture and storage at the site underscore its commitment to environmental stewardship while expanding capacity.
With the expansion, Plaquemines would become the largest LNG export facility built in North America, reinforcing Venture Global’s competitive position against established players like QatarEnergy and Cheniere Energy. The modular approach, combined with the company’s proven track record of cost efficiency, is expected to deliver a lower cost per tonne and faster time‑to‑market, giving it a strategic advantage in a market that is increasingly price‑sensitive and demand‑driven.
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