Monkey Island LNG has awarded McDermott a Master Services Agreement (MSA) to provide front-end engineering and planning services for its planned world-scale liquefaction facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The project represents one of the largest private energy infrastructure investments in North America, with a total value of $25 billion across two phases.
Project scope and scale
Phase 1 of the Monkey Island LNG project will feature three liquefaction trains, each with a capacity of 5.2 million metric tons per annum (MTPA), for a combined 15.6 MTPA of LNG. Expansion plans call for two additional trains, boosting total output to 26 MTPA.
According to EPCIntel.com data, the facility will utilize ConocoPhillips’ Optimized Cascade® Process, a proven technology known for operational flexibility and efficiency. Complementing this, McDermott’s compact, modular LNG train design is expected to deliver up to 60% more LNG per acre than comparable projects.
Reducing costs and risks
“By leveraging LNG mega-modules, we dramatically reduce the site footprint required for world-scale LNG production, which drives down project costs and risks,” said Greg Michaels, Founder and CEO of Monkey Island LNG. “This project is designed to maximize LNG production with fewer acres while providing significant economic impact for Louisiana and beyond.”
McDermott’s role
Under the MSA, McDermott will provide engineering, execution planning, and pricing in preparation for the full EPC contract, which is expected to align with Monkey Island LNG’s financing timeline.
“This award underscores the depth of McDermott’s expertise in LNG and modular design,” said Rob Shaul, Senior Vice President of Low Carbon Solutions at McDermott. “Our integrated delivery model—including self-perform construction and a global network of McDermott-owned fabrication yards—positions us to deliver a solution that maximizes value while minimizing risk.”
The project will be led by McDermott’s Houston office, supported by its engineering hub in Gurugram, India.
Engineering and permitting: expected to begin in 2026
First LNG production: targeted for the early 2030s
About Monkey Island LNG
Monkey Island LNG (MILNG) is a privately held company focused on addressing the global energy crisis and rising LNG demand by developing new U.S. natural gas infrastructure. Its flagship facility on Monkey Island in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, sits just two miles from the Gulf of Mexico and is strategically located near abundant gas supply. By combining proven liquefaction technology, an innovative commercial model, and a cost-effective construction plan with an experienced EPC partner, MILNG aims to play a central role in meeting future LNG demand.
