Train 1 of Freeport LNG has begun commercial operations. One week after announcing a milestone on a Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project , McDermott International, Inc. on Monday reported progress on another major liquefaction terminal project in neighboring Texas. Train 1 of the Freeport LNG project has begun commercial operation, McDermott noted in a written statement emailed to Rigzone. A joint venture of McDermott, Chiyoda International Corp. and Zachry Group constructed the train. “The past few months have brought significant accomplishments for Train 1 of the Freeport LNG project – starting with introduction of feed gas in July, first liquid in August, shipment of first cargo in September and now commercial operation,” commented Mark Coscio, McDermott’s senior vice president for North, Central and South America. “Congratulations to the joint venture project team whose commitment to safety and quality has remained strong throughout the project.” Train 1 is […]