Monkey Island LNG Taps ConocoPhillips’ Optimized Cascade Technology for Louisiana Project

Monkey Island LNG has chosen ConocoPhillips’ Optimized Cascade liquefaction technology for its 26 MTPA export terminal in Louisiana. The selection highlights the process’s efficiency, flexibility, and proven performance in advancing large-scale LNG projects.

(P&GJ) — Monkey Island LNG has selected ConocoPhillips’ Optimized Cascade® liquefaction technology for its planned 26 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) LNG export terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.

The decision follows what the company described as an “extensive technology selection study” of multiple systems. According to Monkey Island LNG CEO Greg Michaels, ConocoPhillips’ Optimized Cascade technology stood out for its operational flexibility, quick restart capabilities, efficiency, and track record of exceeding nameplate capacity.

“The ConocoPhillips Optimized Cascade Process will enable Monkey Island LNG to provide customers with long-term, secure, and competitively priced LNG supply,” Michaels said. “The decision marks a major milestone in advancing our mission to deliver TrueCost LNG™ — a transparent, cost-efficient model that eliminates hidden fees and aligns incentives across the LNG value chain.”

ConocoPhillips said it will support the project with its new mega-module Optimized Cascade design, which is intended to reduce costs, footprint, and overall project risk.

“ConocoPhillips is pleased to support Monkey Island LNG with our new, mega-module Optimized Cascade template,” said Darren Meznarich, who leads ConocoPhillips LNG Technology and Licensing.

The 246-acre terminal site on Monkey Island offers access to both deepwater shipping channels and abundant U.S. natural gas supply. By adopting the Optimized Cascade technology, Monkey Island LNG said it aims to deliver a reliable, efficient, and scalable LNG solution for global markets.