Caturus Moves Commonwealth LNG Closer to FID with Equipment Orders

Caturus has authorized major long-lead equipment orders for its Commonwealth LNG project in Louisiana, signaling growing momentum as the export facility moves closer to a final investment decision.

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Caturus has authorized full purchase orders for long-lead equipment for its proposed Commonwealth LNG export facility in Cameron, Louisiana, a step that moves the project closer to a final investment decision.

The 9.5-million-tonnes-per-annum LNG project is targeting FID in the first quarter of 2026. The equipment orders are being executed through Commonwealth LNG’s engineering, procurement and construction partner, Technip Energies, and are intended to preserve the project’s schedule and cost framework.

“This significant capital investment in the Commonwealth LNG platform is a key milestone, along with the financing process, which is well underway, and illustrates our level of commitment to developing this global-scale LNG project,” said Caturus Chief Executive Officer David Lawler. “The Commonwealth project is a crucial component of Caturus' wellhead-to-water strategy, and this is another important step toward building the nation's leading independent integrated natural gas company.”

The purchase orders cover major long-lead components tied to the project’s modular construction approach. Equipment suppliers include Baker Hughes, which will provide six mixed-refrigerant compressors driven by LM9000 gas turbines; Honeywell, supplying six main cryogenic heat exchangers; and Solar Turbines, which will deliver four Titan 350 gas turbine-generators.

“The authorization to order these critical equipment marks another significant milestone in advancing the Commonwealth LNG project toward its final investment decision,” said Arnaud Pieton, CEO of Technip Energies. “This progress reflects our strong collaboration with Commonwealth LNG and a shared commitment to delivering a world-class LNG facility, enhancing energy security while addressing growing global demand for gas and LNG.”

Phase 1 of the Commonwealth LNG project is expected to generate about $3.5 billion in annual export revenue. Construction is projected to employ roughly 2,000 workers at peak activity, with about 300 full-time jobs once operations begin in 2030.