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Projects
Bechtel is the engineering, procurement, and construction contractor for the Louisiana LNG project in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Together with Louisiana LNG’s operator, Woodside Energy, we are delivering a state-of-the-art LNG facility that will help meet growing global energy demand while creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and strengthening communities across Southwest Louisiana.
Bechtel is executing the initial development of the project, including the construction of three LNG trains expected to produce a combined 16.5 million tonnes per annum of LNG. Louisiana LNG has a total permitted liquefaction capacity of more than 27 million tonnes per annum, making it one of the largest LNG facilities in the world.
Total permitted liquefaction capacity per annum across five trains
Net capacity of each LNG storage tank currently under construction
Approximate workforce at peak construction
Louisiana LNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal with direct access to the U.S. Gulf Coast. The terminal will feature three liquefaction plants, two LNG storage tanks, marine facilities, and supporting infrastructure.
Since receiving Full Notice to Proceed in May 2025, the project has advanced from site development to vertical construction and marine infrastructure. Key milestones include installing the first structural steel in Train 1, placing structural foundations, completing Train 1 piling, advancing site civils and marine excavations, and installing marine piles for the LNG loading trestle and berth to support future international LNG exports. Construction is also progressing on two 235,000-cubic-meter LNG storage tanks.
Louisiana LNG is leveraging innovative technologies and digital solutions to enhance safety, communication, productivity, cost performance, and schedule execution. These tools provide real-time information that helps teams make informed decisions across the project.
Together with Bechtel’s established suite of digital tools and project management systems, these technologies help drive innovation and support safe, efficient project delivery.
The project is creating lasting benefits for the local communities through volunteerism, workforce development, charitable giving, and community partnerships. To date, the Bechtel team has contributed more than $156,000 to local organizations and initiatives, logged more than 440 volunteer hours, hosted 30 community events, and supported 15 local agencies.
To date, the Bechtel team has contributed more than $156,000 to local organizations and initiatives, logging more than 440 volunteer hours.
Partnering with the LALNG Culture Club to provide $7,500 in holiday and school giving, benefitting 40 underserved families.
Investing $95,000 in workforce development programs, including free pipefitting courses and workforce readiness training that prepares residents for careers in construction.
Raising more than $30,000 through the Charitable Golf Classic to support a local children’s hospital in partnership with the Children’s Miracle Network.
Supporting local youth initiatives, reaching more than 11,000 high school students.
Raising $17,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana and sponsoring the mentoring program at two local schools.
Donating more than 65 units of blood to LifeShare Blood Services, helping to save an estimated 198 lives.
Collecting 3,790 pounds of food for the Second Harvest Food Bank food drive, helping provide more than 5,700 meals across Southwest Louisiana.
Hosting Open Houses
Hosting a Women in Construction open house, introducing over 165 women to the industry.
Honoring Veterans
Honoring veterans through community service and commemorative events.
In 2024, Louisiana LNG received the Business Development Large Project Award at Bechtel’s annual awards ceremony, recognizing the team’s exceptional performance in executing large-scale business development processes. The project was also named the Project of the Year at the 2025 Americas LNG Awards.
Louisiana LNG is creating employment opportunities for craft professionals, engineers, and other project personnel across the Calcasieu Parish community and Southwest Louisiana. The workforce is expected to reach approximately 5,000 workers at peak construction.
Louisiana LNG values the contributions of local businesses and suppliers and relies on them to help deliver the project. Companies that provide materials, equipment, or services relevant to Louisiana LNG are encouraged to register through our Local Supplier Registration portal.
