Golden Pass LNG Startup Strengthens U.S. Energy Export Capacity
Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy, is still under construction at Sabine Pass, Texas, with production not yet underway as of early 2026. Recent developments have shifted the expected startup window beyond earlier projections. Construction setbacks, including contractor-related disruptions, have pushed anticipated first production toward the latter part of the decade’s mid-point, with initial output now expected between late 2025 and 2026 depending on progress across individual liquefaction trains. The facility is designed with three liquefaction trains, each contributing to a combined nameplate capacity of approximately 18 million tons per year once fully operational. However, none of
