McDermott International, in joint venture with Chiyoda International Corporation, has signed a new amendment with Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC to finalise construction of Trains 2 and 3 at the Golden Pass LNG terminal in Sabine Pass, Texas. This agreement follows a first contract amendment signed in November 2024 related to Train 1 of the same project.
The new amendment, concluded after negotiations finalised in June 2025, covers key technical and commercial aspects of the continued works. The contract confirms that McDermott will remain the lead partner for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the three liquefaction trains, each with a capacity of approximately 6.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).
A large-scale energy project
The Golden Pass LNG terminal, designed for liquefied natural gas export, represents a strategic investment in the US gas sector. Once operational, the site will expand LNG export capacity from the United States to international markets. Trains 2 and 3 are part of the site’s ongoing development, coordinated by McDermott and its Japanese partner Chiyoda.
The project will employ approximately 9,000 people at the peak of the construction phase. Once the facilities are operational, more than 300 permanent jobs will be maintained on site. This local workforce mobilisation is among the industrial and social commitments tied to the project’s development.
Contract continuity and technical execution
Under the terms of the agreement, McDermott will retain overall coordination of works on the three liquefaction units. This operational continuity ensures integration of technical processes, limits construction site disruptions and maintains delivery timelines set by the client.
The amended contract also enables the parties to adjust contractual terms as the project progresses, while consolidating the financial and logistical commitments required for its completion. The specific contract amounts have not been disclosed by the companies involved.
