First LNG Vessel Reaches Freeport’s Texas Export Plant

The first-ever liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel reached Freeport LNG long-idled plant based in Texas on Friday. 

This is the first time since the facility closed down in a fire in June 2022, per ship tracking data. The LNG vessel named Kmarin Diamond is reportedly run by a unit of an oil major named BP PLC, one of Freeport’s most significant customers, per vessel tracking services.

News of the vessel reaching helped boost US natural gas futures on Friday by more than 5% in post-settlement trade...

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