Venture Global Commences Commercial Operations of Phase One of Plaquemines LNG
Business Wire•01/11/2026•10:40 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Plaquemines LNG Phase 1 commenced commercial operations on October 31, 2026
- ➤COD reached just over 53 months after final investment decision
- ➤Shell lifted Plaquemines Phase 1’s first post-COD cargo
- ➤Venture Global has over 100 MTPA of capacity in production, construction, or development
Expert Statements
Mike Sabel, CEO of Venture Global
“Achieving commercial operations at the first phase of our second LNG project in 53 months is a testament to our team's relentless dedication and hard work.”
Mike Sabel, CEO of Venture Global
“We are thrilled to hit another major milestone that enables us to continue delivering reliable, affordable American LNG to the global market.”
Mike Sabel, CEO of Venture Global
“We deeply appreciate the collaboration of our regulators and supply chain partners, whose shared commitment helped us deliver this project safely and on schedule.”
Venture Global Commences Commercial Operations of Phase One of Plaquemines LNG
First long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) cargo lifted by Shell
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