New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE) expects its floating LNG (FLNG) platform offshore Altamira, Mexico to produce first volumes later this month after experiencing a mechanical issue in April.

NFE management in the first quarter earnings report said that the first cargo could be loaded at the liquefied natural gas facility in June. The company previously expected to achieve its first shipment in April.

CFO Chris Guinta confirmed reports of a late April malfunction with the facility’s cold box that resulted in some minor injuries and released perlite that was being used during system testing.

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