Houston-based Coastal Bend LNG has officially launched plans for a major liquefied natural gas export plant on the Texas Gulf Coast, signaling renewed momentum in U.S. gas export ambitions amid favorable market conditions.
Major LNG Development on the Gulf Coast
The proposed facility, boasting a nameplate capacity of 22.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), will include up to five liquefaction trains, each capable of producing 4.5 MTPA. The plant will also incorporate cogeneration units, LNG storage tanks, and export infrastructure for maritime shipping, LNG bunkering, and ISO container distribution.
ConocoPhillips has been selected as the process technology provider, a major vote of confidence in the project’s technical pedigree. The company’s liquefaction technology will be at the heart of Coastal Bend LNG’s operations, aiming to deliver reliable and scalable LNG production.
Low-Carbon Focus with CCS Integration
A key differentiator of the Coastal Bend project is its integration of carbon capture, transport, and storage (CCS) across both the liquefaction and cogeneration systems. This design strategy is intended to deliver low carbon intensity LNG, appealing to global buyers increasingly prioritizing climate-aligned energy solutions. The project also seeks to capitalize on 45Q tax credits to further enhance economic viability.
“We are responding to growing global demand for low carbon intensity LNG,” said Chief Executive Officer Nick Flores, who recently assumed leadership of Coastal Bend LNG. Flores also serves as CEO of Kyomera Ventures, a firm involved in LNG developments along the Gulf Coast.
Coastal Bend plans to pre-file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in 2025, marking the formal start of the permitting process.
🔧 Total Estimated EPC & Supply Chain Opportunity
Beyond its strategic and environmental positioning, the Coastal Bend LNG development is set to unlock substantial supply chain opportunities with a total estimate value $9.3 – $11.1 billion. The scale of the project will generate demand for a wide array of EPC services, including:
- Modular process equipment packages
- Compressors, turbines, and heat exchangers
- Cryogenic storage tanks and loading arms
- Power generation and cogeneration systems
- Carbon capture and CO₂ pipeline infrastructure
- Marine and bunkering terminal works
With pre-FEED activity already in motion, key contracts for equipment and services are expected to be issued in the near term, offering significant prospects for suppliers across fabrication, engineering, logistics, and construction sectors.
As global LNG markets recover and decarbonization becomes a non-negotiable requirement, Coastal Bend LNG is positioning itself at the intersection of U.S. energy dominance and climate-conscious export infrastructure—with a Texas-sized opportunity for the supply chain to follow.
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