Source: Golden Pass LNG The transition from construction to first cargo at an LNG export facility is one of the most technically demanding startup sequences in the energy industry. As commissioning advances at Golden Pass LNG near Port Arthur, Texas, the project is entering the final stretch before its first export cargo. Jointly developed by QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, Golden Pass will add roughly 18 mtpa of liquefaction capacity to the U.S. Gulf Coast. But before LNG flows

Source: Google Maps After years of construction and commissioning, Golden Pass LNG is now poised to ship its first cargo from Sabine Pass, Texas in early March 2026—a defining milestone for U.S. export capacity. As commissioning advances, feedgas volumes have surged, recently reaching roughly 300 MMcf/d as refrigeration systems and liquefaction trains stabilize. These early flows are typical as operators calibrate equipment before sustained production begins. Golden Pass LNG—