Freeport LNG

In June 22, a pipeline rupture leaking combustible methane caused a fire and an explosion and forced Freeport LNG terminal offline.

[3] As of 2019, Michael Smith Global Infrastructure Partners and Osaka Gas hold the primary LP interests for Freeport LNG.

[citation needed] On 8 June 2022, a fire and explosion occurred as a result of a pipeline rupture, taking the LNG terminal fully offline.

[8] A report published in November 2022 blamed the explosion on inadequate operating and testing procedures, human error and alarm fatigue.

[9] The Texas Observer reported that a pressure release valve failed to open, causing a pipe to overheat and burst.