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Texas LNG announced that the liquefaction modules for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Brownsville will be manufactured within the state of Texas itself, at Kiewit Offshore Services’ facilities. This decision, made following the signing of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract between Glenfarne Group and Kiewit Energy Group, aims to control project risks and stimulate the local economy.
Glenfarne, Texas LNG’s parent company, noted that local manufacturing eliminates the need for large-scale international transport, avoids transit through the Panama Canal, and reduces tariff and geopolitical risks. Brendan Duval, Glenfarne’s CEO, said that manufacturing the modules in Texas is a strategic decision that ensures quality and predictability.
Kiewit, the industrial partner
Kiewit Offshore Services, based in Ingleside, was selected for its proven experience in complex energy structures. The company will build the liquefaction, pretreatment, and pipe rack support modules. Eric Gutierrez, Executive Vice President of Kiewit Energy Group, emphasized that this partnership represents an investment in Texas’ skilled workforce.
The project will create hundreds of jobs in the southern region of the state. According to Oliver Wood, Texas LNG Project Director, the decision to manufacture in Texas reflects Glenfarne’s commitment to US industrial development whenever it is economically viable.
Toward the final decision
After 14 months of engineering work, Glenfarne and Kiewit completed the signing of the EPC contract, keeping Texas LNG on schedule to reach its final investment decision (FID) in the second quarter of 2026. Local module production is key to meeting that goal without logistical setbacks.
Source: Texas LNG