MAIRE, through its subsidiary Tecnimont, has officially entered the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market by signing a term sheet with Argent LNG. This agreement establishes Tecnimont’s role in developing the Argent LNG export facility in Port Fourchon, Louisiana. Situated in a highly hurricane-resilient energy hub, this project marks a major strategic expansion for Tecnimont within the U.S. energy sector.

This strategic framework represents Tecnimont’s first operational step into the LNG export segment, a business area identified among the growth drivers for MAIRE’s Integrated Engineering & Construction (IE&CS) business unit.

The Argent LNG and Tecnimont modular platform is designed to be fully replicable, scalable, and financeable, enabling rapid and predictable responses to global LNG demand. Every module has been optimized for constructability, transportability, and integration with proven Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) technologies. The Argent LNG platform, in fact, has been engineered around modular solutions from globally recognized technology leaders. This integrated approach is intended to enhance execution certainty, reduce interface risk, and support a disciplined pathway to final investment decision.

This achievement represents further evidence of Tecnimont’s ability to deliver disciplined development, precise engineering execution, and integration of OEM technologies such as Baker Hughes.

Alessandro Bernini, Chief Executive Officer of MAIRE, commented: “We are extremely proud and excited to start this innovative project. This collaboration with Argent LNG not only strengthens our presence in the US but also opens to a new market for the Group, thanks to TECNIMONT’s recognized capabilities in the modularized approach and its flexibility to adapt to new challenging opportunities.”

Jonathan Bass, Founder and Executive Chairman of Argent LNG, commented: “This term sheet represents a meaningful alignment between capital, engineering, and execution. Engaging a Tier-1 global engineering organization at this stage underscores the seriousness, discipline, and long-term vision behind the Argent LNG platform. Our objective is to build a project that meets the highest standards of technical excellence, regulatory credibility, and capital efficiency.”