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New Fortress Energy Announces Closing of $700 Million Loan for Second FLNG Unit
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) (“NFE” or the “Company”) today announced that after successfully producing LNG at its
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[{"type":"text","content":" NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nNew Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) (“NFE” or the “Company”) today announced that after successfully producing LNG at its first FLNG unit (“FLNG 1”), the Company has closed its previously announced $700 million loan for its second FLNG unit (“FLNG 2”). Now operational, FLNG 1 expects to deliver its first cargo in August and enter full production thereafter.\n\n\nThe new loan will fully fund the construction of FLNG 2. FLNG 2 will be developed in partnership with Comisión Federal de Electricidad (“CFE”) utilizing its extensive in-place terminal infrastructure onshore in Altamira, Mexico. The new liquefaction unit will incorporate the same proprietary modular technology as FLNG 1 and is expected to complete construction in the first half of 2026.\n\n\n“Our FLNG complex is advancing at a rapid pace as we have now produced LNG at our first unit, and fully financed our second. These are large infrastructure projects that add considerable financial and operational value to our Company and we are thrilled with the progress to date,” said Wes Edens, Chairman and CEO of New Fortress Energy.\n\n\nAbout New Fortress Energy Inc.\n\n\nNew Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) is a global energy infrastructure company founded to address energy poverty and accelerate the world’s transition to reliable, affordable, and clean energy. The Company owns and operates natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure and an integrated fleet of ships and logistics assets to rapidly deliver turnkey energy solutions to global markets. Collectively, the Company’s assets and operations reinforce global energy security, enable economic growth, enhance environmental stewardship and transform local industries and communities around the world.\n\n\nCautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements\n\n\nThis communication contains forward-looking statements. All statements contained in this communication other than historical information are forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks and relate to future events, our future financial performance or our projected business results. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking words such as “expects,” “may,” “will,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” or the negative version of these terms ...