Monkey Island LNG and McDermott Join Forces to Increase LNG Output by Up to 60% per Acre

Monkey Island LNG has signed a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with McDermott to deliver front-end engineering and planning services for its proposed large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.

The first phase of the development will feature three LNG trains, each with a production capacity of 5.2 million metric tons per annum (MTPA), for a combined output of 15.6 MTPA. Future expansion plans include two additional trains, which would increase total production capacity to 26 MTPA.

The project has adopted the ConocoPhillips Optimized Cascade® Process and will incorporate McDermott’s modular LNG train design, capable of delivering up to 60% more LNG per acre compared to conventional projects.

“By deploying LNG mega-modules, we can significantly reduce the land area required for world-scale LNG production, lowering both costs and project risks,” said Greg Michaels, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Monkey Island LNG. “This $25 billion, two-phase development will be among the largest privately funded energy infrastructure projects in North America, engineered to maximize LNG output on fewer acres.”

Through the MSA, McDermott will provide engineering, execution planning, and cost estimating for the project’s engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) phase. The agreement is structured to advance into a final EPC contract, in line with the project’s financing timeline.

“This award highlights McDermott’s extensive expertise in LNG and modular solutions,” said Rob Shaul, Senior Vice President of Low Carbon Solutions at McDermott. “With our integrated delivery model, self-perform construction capabilities, and global network of company-owned fabrication yards, we are well positioned to deliver high value with reduced risk.”

Engineering and permitting activities are scheduled to commence in 2026, with initial LNG production anticipated in the early 2030s. The project will be managed from McDermott’s Houston office, supported by its engineering center in Gurugram, India.