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NextDecade Corporation develops LNG export infrastructure through Rio Grande LNG, a natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas. Company news centers on construction and development of liquefaction trains, potential site expansion, EPC work with Bechtel, FERC permitting activity, LNG sale and purchase agreements, and project financing tied to train-level final investment decisions.
Updates also cover the company's potential carbon capture and storage project, commercial discussions for additional LNG capacity, capital commitments for Rio Grande LNG subsidiaries, investor calls and governance changes. The recurring news profile reflects an energy infrastructure company managing construction, permitting, financing and offtake arrangements for large-scale LNG infrastructure.
NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ: NEXT) has announced a $24.5 million private placement of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, primarily from York Capital Management, Avenue Capital Group, and Bardin Hill Investment Partners. The funds will be used to finalize agreements for the Rio Grande LNG project, advance the NEXT Carbon Solutions initiative, and for general corporate purposes. CEO Matt Schatzman emphasized the importance of this capital in supporting the company's efforts towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving a final investment decision in 2021.
NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) has announced the launch of NEXT Carbon Solutions, LLC, aimed at developing a large carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at its Rio Grande LNG site. This initiative is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by over 90%, making Rio Grande LNG the greenest LNG project globally. The CCS project will capture over five million tonnes of CO2 annually at a reduced capital cost. The all-in costs are projected between $63 and $74 per metric tonne, potentially falling to $13 to $24 after tax credits.
NextDecade Corporation announced a pricing refresh on its lump-sum turnkey EPC agreements with Bechtel for the Rio Grande LNG project's first three trains, with no overall cost impact. The agreements are valid until December 31, 2021, and the validity has been extended to July 31, 2022. NextDecade anticipates a final investment decision on at least two trains in 2021. The company aims to deliver a 27 mtpa export facility utilizing carbon capture technology, positioning itself to link U.S. natural gas to global markets.
NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ: NEXT) has abandoned plans for the Galveston Bay LNG site in Texas City, concluding it is unsuitable for LNG development due to federal navigation servitude constraints. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers indicated that the site is an active dredged material placement area, requiring Congressional approval for any project. Consequently, NextDecade will cease lease payments and withdraw from FERC pre-filing proceedings. Despite this setback, the company emphasized its ongoing focus on the Rio Grande LNG project, which remains in late-stage development, aiming for a final investment decision in 2021.
NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ: NEXT) announced Brent E. Wahl as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2021. Wahl, previously Senior Vice President of Finance, succeeds Benjamin A. Atkins, who resigned for personal reasons but will remain until the transition. Wahl brings over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, having managed significant financing and M&A transactions. This leadership change aims to drive progress toward a final investment decision for the Rio Grande LNG project in 2021, enhancing the company’s strategic focus in LNG export development.
NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ: NEXT) has selected Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) for essential improvements to the Brownsville Ship Channel, enhancing navigation for LNG carriers to the Rio Grande LNG facility. The project, funded independently, will optimize traffic and has completed the necessary permitting. This initiative aligns with NextDecade's construction budget and schedule, demonstrating commitment to the Port of Brownsville's future development. The contract is expected to be the largest for Great Lakes, indicating a substantial collaborative effort in marine dredging.
NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ: NEXT) has announced a significant advancement at its Rio Grande LNG facility, aiming to reduce carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions by about 90%. The company has identified carbon capture and storage (CCS) as the most viable solution for emission reduction. In addition to these efforts, NextDecade is exploring methods to achieve carbon-neutrality. CEO Matt Schatzman emphasized the potential for natural gas to contribute to a low-carbon economy while maintaining energy security and job preservation. The company is also working on necessary commercial agreements ahead of a final investment decision.