LNG Export Terminals and Data Centers Lead 2025 Construction Starts in Texas and Southeast
The Texas and Southeast regions will see significant construction activity in 2025, driven by LNG export terminals and data centers. Key projects include a $28 billion LNG terminal, indicating a shift towards capital-intensive developments in the energy and digital sectors.

The Texas and Southeast regions are experiencing a substantial increase in construction activity for 2025, primarily led by multibillion-dollar LNG export terminals and hyperscale data centers. The top project is the $28 billion Calcasieu Pass LNG Export Terminal and Pipeline in Cameron, Louisiana, owned by Venture Global LNG, which exceeds the total value of last year's top 10 projects.
Next in ranking is NextDecade's $9 billion Rio Grande LNG Phase 2 in Brownsville, Texas, followed by Meta's $7.5 billion Hyperion Data Center in Richland, Louisiana. The 2024 list featured more typical projects, including Novo Nordisk's expansion in North Carolina and the Bahia NGL Pipeline in Texas, reflecting a shift towards larger-scale developments. This trend may lead to increased competition for resources and workforce in the region.




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