Venture Global Warns of Delayed Commercial Launch at Calcasieu Pass LNG

Venture Global LNG Inc. has notified FERC and customers of technical problems at its Calcasieu Pass LNG terminal in Louisiana that could further delay the facility’s launch of commercial operations.

In a recent filing to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, representatives of the Virginia-based company wrote that during routine tests last year, the facility experienced failures at the power island and heat steam recovery generator.

Following further tests, the issues with the heat system were traced to weld leaks. Those issues require an investigation by supplier General Electric Co. (GE), according to Venture Global.

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