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Project
At Bechtel, we are committed to shaping a better world through energy innovation. Our partnership with Sempra Infrastructure is built on enhancing their North American LNG facilities, enabling us to support global energy diversification and transition goals. As the main contractor under the EPC agreement with Sempra Infrastructure, Bechtel is proud to lead the construction of the Port Arthur LNG project, ensuring safe and reliable access to U.S. natural gas for markets worldwide.
Currently under construction, the Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal in Southeast Texas with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. The project will include two natural gas liquefaction trains with a production capacity of approximately 13.5 million tonnes per year — sufficient to power around 27,000 households annually, based on average U.S. energy consumption—alongside new natural gas pipelines designed to deliver fuel to the terminal under optimal conditions.
Since receiving Final Notice to Proceed in March 2023, the team has achieved significant milestones, including the cut-and-fill of over 4 million cubic yards of material, the installation of more than 10,000 piles and 18,000 cubic yards of concrete, and the initial installation of structural steel and piping for Train 1. The project’s success is closely tied to the local community, with a reported local hire rate of 51.16% in 2023 and strong partnerships with local vendors.
27K
Powered
13.5 mtpa is sufficient to power ~ 27,000 households annually
5K
Jobs on Site
At peak, the project is expected to employ approx. 5,000 workers
51.16%
Local Hire
In 2023, the project reported a local hire rate of 51.16%
As part of our longstanding partnership with Lamar State College in Port Arthur, Texas, Bechtel launched a women’s-only Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program to both increase opportunities for women and address the shortage of qualified CDL drivers.
Partnering with local entities and the Department of Labor in Texas and Louisiana, Bechtel’s Apprenticeship Program helps to reskill local residents. We train apprentices using the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum and offer them entry-level craft positions upon completion.
Bechtel donates thousands of tools to support local high school students enrolled in career and technical education and welding programs, preparing them for sustainable, rewarding, and quality jobs that don’t require college degrees.