March 03, 2026 [Reuters]- U.S liquefied natural gas producer NextDecade said on Monday it expects the ​first LNG production from its first ‌liquefaction plant, known as a train, at its Rio Grande facility in the first ​half of 2027.

Shares of the company ​rose nearly 10% in morning trade.

Commercial activity ⁠in the LNG sector in the ​U.S., the world’s largest exporter of ​the fuel, has been increasing rapidly after President Donald Trump lifted a moratorium on new export ​permits soon after taking office last ​year.

The company also said it was evaluating multiple areas ‌on ⁠the site for the development of Trains 7 and 8, and it expects to advance the development of these ​trains throughout ​2026.

“There is ⁠sufficient space at the Rio Grande LNG Facility site for ​up to 10 liquefaction trains,” ​the ⁠company said in a statement.

As of January 2026, project completion for Trains 1 and ⁠2 ​at the Rio Grande ​LNG Facility had reached 64.5%, it said.

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