Port Fourchon LNG Project Gains Steam

At its July board meeting, the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) announced it approved the payment and acquisition of a 743-acre tract from the state of Louisiana, paving the way for the expansion of Argent LNG’s landmark liquefied natural gas export development in Port Fourchon.

With the completion of the deal, Argent LNG has added the additional acres to its project, bringing the project’s total footprint to approximately 900 acres.

“This transaction represents a major milestone in our ongoing mission to grow Port Fourchon as the Gulf of America’s hub for energy innovation and logistics excellence,” GLPC Executive Director Chett Chiasson said. “By securing this tract, our board of commissioners has not only positioned Argent LNG for long-term success but created the foundation for decades of investment and job creation for Lafourche Parish and our region. Port Fourchon has always been the place where big energy ideas become reality, and this project is no exception.”

Argent LNG’s project is designed around a modular execution model that accelerates construction timelines, reduces capital expenditures and lowers operational costs.

“Location is everything when it comes to developing LNG infrastructure that can compete on cost, schedule and reliability,” said Jonathan Bass, CEO of Argent LNG. “Port Fourchon offers unmatched deepwater access, proximity to offshore and onshore energy services and a community of stakeholders who understand how to execute at scale.”

The acquisition and lease expansion mark the latest step in a shared commitment between Argent LNG, the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, and the state of Louisiana to add and LNG export component to Fourchon’s economic engine that continues to support local employment and diversification of energy markets.

Development of the Argent LNG project will continue with permitting, engineering and early site work ahead of a formal project launch at Gastech 2025 in Milan, Italy.