Honeywell International announced a new contract to supply liquefaction process technology and equipment for NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG Train 4 and Train 5 projects in Brownsville, Texas. The agreement, made with engineering, procurement and construction contractor Bechtel Energy, Inc., will deploy Honeywell’s coil‑wound heat exchanger (CWHE) equipment and C3MR process technology to optimize production, improve reliability and lower operating expenses.
The contract adds two additional liquefaction trains to the Rio Grande facility, raising its total capacity from 18 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 30 MTPA—a 66 percent increase. All five trains are slated to become operational by mid‑2031, positioning the project as one of the largest LNG developments in the United States. Honeywell’s technology is already in use on the first three trains, and the new contract expands its presence in the LNG market.
NextDecade announced final investment decisions for Train 4 in September 2025 and for Train 5 in October 2025, and the Honeywell‑Bechtel partnership is a key enabler for those timelines. The modular LNG technology can be built off‑site and shipped to export facilities, potentially accelerating construction schedules and reducing risk for developers.
Honeywell’s strategy to grow in high‑margin process and sustainability solutions is reinforced by this win. The scalable, customizable technology helps producers optimize facility performance and efficiency, and the company works closely with customers to meet their individual goals. The contract also aligns with Honeywell’s planned separation into three independent public companies, positioning the Energy and Sustainability Solutions unit to capture growth in the energy transition market.
"As the demand for energy increases, LNG will continue to play a significant role in meeting this demand and supporting global energy security," said Christina Andersen, President of Gas & LNG at Honeywell. "Honeywell's scalable and customizable technology helps producers optimize facility performance and efficiency, and we work closely with our customers to provide solutions that meet their individual goals." The win comes at a time when Honeywell’s overall business is performing strongly, with Q1 2025 sales up 8 percent year‑over‑year and adjusted EPS up 7 percent. While the LNG segment is part of the broader Energy and Sustainability Solutions unit, which saw declines in other areas, the Rio Grande contract represents a significant revenue opportunity and a strategic foothold in a growing market.
The LNG market is expanding as part of the global energy transition, and this contract positions Honeywell as a leading provider of liquefaction technology. The partnership with Bechtel Energy, a seasoned LNG EPC contractor, further strengthens the project’s execution capability and underscores Honeywell’s role as a trusted technology partner for large‑scale LNG developments.
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