Caturus Doubles Down on Louisiana LNG Expansion

Caturus LLC is embarking on a significant expansion of its Commonwealth LNG export project in Louisiana, aiming to nearly double its capacity. The proposed five-train expansion would add 7.75 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity, bringing the total planned capacity to approximately 17.25 Mtpa.

The base project is currently under construction in Cameron Parish, with operations targeted to begin in 2030. Caturus has secured $9.75 billion in financing for the initial development and has already committed about 8.5 Mtpa of its 9.5-Mtpa capacity through long-term LNG supply agreements.

The expansion is expected to enter service in the early 2030s, after the first phase begins operations. Caturus plans to utilize its existing engineering, procurement, and construction experience from the first phase for the expansion, including a modular construction approach and established supplier relationships.