Golden Pass LNG Train 1 Complete, First Cargoes Expected in March

Golden Pass LNG Train 1 has reached mechanical completion, with ExxonMobil expecting first cargoes in the first quarter—an important step toward startup at the Texas LNG export project.

(P&GJ) — Golden Pass LNG Train 1 achieved mechanical completion late in 2025, with first cargoes expected in the first quarter, Exxon Mobil Corp. said in its 2025 results release on Jan. 30.

The company highlighted Golden Pass LNG among key developments advanced during the year, noting the project’s progress toward startup and initial exports.

“ExxonMobil is a fundamentally stronger company than it was just a few years ago, and our 2025 results demonstrate that,” said Darren Woods, ExxonMobil chairman and chief executive officer. “Our transformation is delivering a more resilient, lower-cost, technology-led business with structurally stronger earnings power, grounded in advantaged assets, disciplined capital allocation, and execution excellence.”

“We're capturing more value from every barrel and molecule we produce and building growth platforms at scale - creating a long runway of profitable growth through 2030 and beyond.”

“That growth is underpinned by disciplined capital allocation and an industry-leading balance sheet that gives us unmatched flexibility to invest through the cycle and consistently deliver industry-leading returns.”