New Fortress Energy Reaches Milestone with First LNG Production in Mexico
- 22-Jul-2024 8:52 PM
- Journalist: Sasha Fernandes
New Fortress Energy Inc. (“NFE” or the “Company”) announced today that it has achieved its first LNG production from its initial Fast LNG asset located offshore Altamira, Mexico (“FLNG”). This milestone marks FLNG as the fastest large-scale LNG project ever developed.
NFE’s innovative Fast LNG design is the first of its kind, combining the latest modular liquefaction technology with jack-up rigs or similar offshore infrastructure, allowing for a quicker deployment compared to traditional liquefaction facilities.
With a production capacity of 1.4 MTPA, or approximately 70 TBtus, FLNG fully integrates into NFE’s LNG portfolio and will be crucial in providing low-cost, clean LNG to the Company’s downstream terminal customers.
“First LNG is a transformative milestone for our Company and the entire industry, reaffirming our status as a fully integrated leader in the global LNG market,” said Wes Edens, Chairman and CEO of New Fortress Energy.
Chris Guinta, Chief Financial Officer of New Fortress Energy, added, “We are incredibly proud of our team’s dedication and hard work, which totaled over 9 million work hours, to complete this large-scale project at a record pace. As a result, our downstream customers now have increased access to clean and reliable LNG, supporting sustained growth well into the future.”
FLNG enhances the Company’s asset base with over $2 billion in infrastructure, significantly boosting NFE’s operational capabilities, financial flexibility, and credit profile.
New Fortress Energy Inc. is a global energy infrastructure company dedicated to addressing energy poverty and accelerating the transition to reliable, affordable, and clean energy. The Company manages natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure and operates a comprehensive fleet of ships and logistics assets, enabling it to deliver complete energy solutions efficiently to global markets. Together, the Company’s assets and operations bolster global energy security, drive economic growth, promote environmental stewardship, and transform local industries and communities worldwide. As a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company, our mission is to provide capital, expertise, and vision to address energy poverty while making positive and meaningful impacts on communities and the environment. New Fortress Energy was founded in 2014 by Wes Edens with the belief that access to affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy is a human right, not a privilege. Universal energy access can significantly impact major global issues, including education, poverty reduction, and gender equality. Creating this access in an environmentally responsible manner is the core mission of our company. The company builds and operates liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facilities to provide local access to a superior energy source.