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Port Arthur LNG

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Reliable Energy for Global Markets

At Bechtel, we are committed to shaping a better world through energy innovation. Our partnership with Sempra Infrastructure is built on enhancing their North American LNG facilities, enabling us to support global energy diversification and transition goals.

As the main contractor under the EPC agreement with Sempra Infrastructure, Bechtel is proud to lead the construction of the Port Arthur LNG project, ensuring safe and reliable access to U.S. natural gas for markets worldwide.

Heavy Equipment Operator inspects the Hybrid excavator.

Driving Energy Innovation

Currently under construction, the Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal in Southeast Texas with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. The project will include two natural gas liquefaction trains with a production capacity of approximately 13.5 million tonnes per year — sufficient to power around 27,000 households annually, based on average U.S. energy consumption—alongside new natural gas pipelines designed to deliver fuel to the terminal under optimal conditions.

Strengthening Our Workforce with Local Talent

Since receiving Final Notice to Proceed in March 2023, the team has achieved significant milestones, including the cut-and-fill of over 4 million cubic yards of material, the installation of more than 10,000 piles and 18,000 cubic yards of concrete, and the initial installation of structural steel and piping for Train 1. The project’s success is closely tied to the local community, with a reported local hire rate of 51.16% in 2023 and strong partnerships with local vendors.

Project staff pose in front of the Hybrid excavator.

Driving Energy Innovation and Community Growth

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13.5 mtpa is sufficient to power ~ 27,000 households annually

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At peak, the project is expected to employ approx. 5,000 workers

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In 2023, the project reported a local hire rate of 51.16%

Supporting the Future Workforce 

Project staff pose in front of excavators at the project site.

Workforce Readiness and Development Initiative

As part of our longstanding partnership with Lamar State College in Port Arthur, Texas, Bechtel launched a women’s-only Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program to both increase opportunities for women and address the shortage of qualified CDL drivers.

Project staff member stands next to the bucket of the Hybrid excavator.

Bechtel Apprenticeship Program 

Partnering with local entities and the Department of Labor in Texas and Louisiana, Bechtel’s Apprenticeship Program helps to reskill local residents. We train apprentices using the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum and offer them entry-level craft positions upon completion. 

Heavy Equipment Operator and Area ES&H Supervisor atop the Hybrid excavator.

Career and Technical Education Programs 

Bechtel donates thousands of tools to support local high school students enrolled in career and technical education and welding programs, preparing them for sustainable, rewarding, and quality jobs that don’t require college degrees.

Work with Us

To support a diverse and inclusive workforce and supply chain, Port Arthur LNG has several opportunities available to the local workforce and wider community. The workforce is anticipated to reach approximately 5,000 at peak construction.

Explore our available job openings below and start building your next opportunity today!

Register to Be a Supplier

Port Arthur LNG values local suppliers and recognizes the critical role they play in supporting project operations, people, and local communities.

If you supply materials or provide services that Port Arthur LNG is likely to purchase, please register in our Local Supplier Registration portal.

Project staff in discussion at the project site