Australian energy giant Woodside has revealed more than $1 billion in allocations to Louisiana suppliers for its Pelican State LNG development project in the US.
Thanks to a service contract worth more than $300 million Pull the green diametera joint venture for Docking and towing port and Saltchuk MarineTo design and build four new locomotives to be built Marine C&C and Repair At Bell Chase and delivered to Louisiana LNG In 2028, Woodside and its contractors have now committed more than $1 billion to Louisiana suppliers for the ground-up development of this LNG project.
Jeff LandryThe Governor of Louisiana stressed the following: “When opportunity presents itself, Louisiana responds. Woodside’s $17.5 billion investment in Louisiana LNG and this towing contract demonstrate that Louisiana’s workforce, innovation and resolve continue to attract world-class investment.
“When the industry looks for reliability, flexibility and results, they look to Louisiana because our workforce sets the standard and delivers service every time. Projects like Louisiana LNG and the ships being built at C&C Marine and Repair show the world what we already know: Louisiana isn’t just part of America’s energy future; “We power it.”
The developer confirms that the new tugs will provide towing services for LNG tankers arriving at the Louisiana LNG Terminal over a period of 20 years. Green Tug Towing will manage the shipyard in Belle Chasse and operate the towing facility in Lake Charles to support ongoing operations. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2026.
Daniel CalmesWoodside’s Executive Vice President and Chief International Operations Officer commented: “This contract is an important milestone for Louisiana LNG and demonstrates our commitment to investing in Louisiana.
“As we move toward our first LNG target of 2029, Green Tug Towing will play a key role in ensuring Louisiana LNG can safely deliver reliable supplies to our global customers. This contract also demonstrates our continued commitment to supporting local suppliers and growing Louisiana’s shipbuilding industry.
Woodside explains that the Green Tug Towing contract will support the creation of approximately 70 direct local jobs, an additional 30 indirect roles, and approximately 60 temporary jobs during construction at C&C Marine and Repair’s Louisiana shipyard.
Thomas SpringerThe president of Green Tug Towing confirmed: “This contract is a major milestone for Green Tug Towing and for Louisiana’s maritime industry, combining local shipbuilding, proven port assistance operations, and long-term investment in safe and reliable LNG terminal services.”
With a permit for up to 27.6 million tons per year of LNG production, Final Investment Decision (FID) The project was implemented in April 2025. While Louisiana LNG is targeting production from a three-train backbone development with a capacity of 16.5 million tons per year, there is also expansion capacity for two additional LNG trains.
Tony CibilicThe president of C&C Marine and Repair explained: “C&C Marine and Repair is proud to partner on a project that showcases Louisiana’s shipbuilding capabilities.
“With this award, the current tugboat construction program for the Woodside and Harbor Docking & Towing projects now totals eight vessels at Belle Chasse. We are honored to build these tugboats in Louisiana and support the continued growth of marine jobs, industry investment and shipbuilding expertise in our state.”
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