NextDecade Reaches FID on $6.7 Billion Rio Grande LNG Train 5

NextDecade has taken FID on the $6.7 billion Train 5 expansion at its Rio Grande LNG facility in Texas, adding 6 MMtpy of capacity as Trains 1–4 progress and additional expansion plans advance.

(P&GJ) — NextDecade has reached a positive final investment decision (FID) on Train 5 at its Rio Grande LNG facility in south Texas, sanctioning a $6.7 billion expansion that will add approximately 6 MMtpy of liquefaction capacity.

The company issued a full notice to proceed to Bechtel under the EPC contract for Train 5 in October 2025. Guaranteed substantial completion is targeted for the second quarter of 2031.

With Trains 1 through 5 under construction, Rio Grande LNG is expected to have approximately 30 MMtpy of liquefaction capacity once completed. NextDecade said it expects to begin commissioning activities in 2026, with first LNG from Train 1 anticipated in the first half of 2027.

“In 2025, we commercialized and achieved positive final investment decisions (FIDs) on Trains 4 and 5 at the Rio Grande LNG Facility with strong expected economic returns, illustrating the robust value and competitiveness of our liquefaction capacity,” said Matt Schatzman, NextDecade Chairman and CEO.

The company has also initiated the pre-filing process with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for Train 6 and an additional marine berth. A full application is expected in mid-2026, while Trains 7 and 8 remain in development.

The Rio Grande LNG site has sufficient space to support up to 10 liquefaction trains.