BP Confirms Venture Global LNG’s Production Start at Calcasieu Pass

BP Plc informed federal regulators that after reviewing confidential commissioning documents, they believe Venture Global LNG does not require additional time to begin commercial production at their Calcasieu Pass plant. This plant has been the subject of a dispute involving energy giants like BP and Shell regarding access to LNG. Once operational, Venture Global is expected to be the second largest U.S. exporter of liquefied natural gas, solidifying the country’s position as the top LNG exporter globally.

The documents in question include details on repairs to a heat recovery steam generator and over 124 weekly commissioning and site inspection reports. Despite the Calcasieu Pass plant producing and shipping LNG for over two years, it has not fulfilled contract obligations due to operational constraints. Venture Global had sought an extension to commence commercial operations next year, but customers, including BP, insisted on access to confidential commercial documents before supporting the extension.

In response to the situation, an administrative law judge granted BP and other Venture Global customers access to the documents on July 25. This development comes as Venture Global works towards starting production from its new 20 million metric tons per annum facility by the end of the year. The company’s efforts align with the U.S.’s goal of maintaining its status as the leading LNG exporter worldwide.

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