NextDecade Reports Rio Grande LNG Progress and Capacity Increase
During the third quarter of 2026, NextDecade advanced construction of Phase 1 at the Rio Grande LNG Facility safely, on budget, and ahead of schedule, with key commissioning and installation milestones achieved. In September 2026, FERC approved the company’s uprate request, increasing the authorized liquefaction capacity of the first five trains to 30.15 million tonnes per annum. Additionally, NextDecade is actively developing and advancing the permitting process for Trains 6 through 8.
NextDecade said construction of Phase 1 at the Rio Grande LNG Facility continued to progress safely, on budget and ahead of schedule during the third quarter of 2026.
The company reported progress on Train 1 electrical, mechanical and utility commissioning scopes. It also completed installation of the Train 2 main cryogenic heat exchanger.
In September 2026, FERC approved NextDecade’s uprate request for the Rio Grande LNG Facility. The approval increased the authorized liquefaction capacity of the facility’s first five trains to 30.15 million tonnes per annum.
NextDecade is also developing and advancing the permitting process for Trains 6 through 8 at the Rio Grande LNG Facility.
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