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Largest FLNG Project Advances Offshore Louisiana

The Delfin FLNG 1 project, the world's largest floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) venture, is moving forward offshore Louisiana. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Delfin Midstream, and Vitol are key players in this $5 billion project, expected to start production in 2030.

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iGEN Editorial
June 4, 2026
Largest FLNG Project Advances Offshore Louisiana

Executive Summary

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Delfin Midstream, Vitol, and a group of investors have reached a final investment decision for an offshore FLNG project in the US. Delfin FLNG 1 will be the first FLNG in the United States and the largest of its kind globally. The project will have an annual LNG nameplate production capacity of 4.4m tonnes and is expected to begin production in 2030. The construction contract for the FLNG unit will be executed with Samsung Heavy Industries. The total project cost is approximately $5bn, and the

Source Coverage

Source Headline Published At
Splash247 Maritime World’s largest FLNG project moves ahead offshore Louisiana - Splash247 2026-06-04 00:00:00+00:00
Splash247 Maritime Purus CSOV wins work on Dutch offshore wind project - Splash247 2026-06-08 00:00:00+00:00
Splash247 Maritime Technip Energies secures major role on Mozambique FLNG project - Splash247 2026-06-08 00:00:00+00:00

Timeline

  • 2026-06-04 00:00:00+00:00: World’s largest FLNG project moves ahead offshore Louisiana - Splash247 (via Splash247 Maritime)
  • 2026-06-08 00:00:00+00:00: Purus CSOV wins work on Dutch offshore wind project - Splash247 (via Splash247 Maritime)
  • 2026-06-08 00:00:00+00:00: Technip Energies secures major role on Mozambique FLNG project - Splash247 (via Splash247 Maritime)

Key Entities

Organizations: Purus CSOV, Technip Energies

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