Community
Our success depends on our ability to meet our stakeholders’ expectations without risk to the community, the environment, our employees and our business. Our commitment to responsible operations extends to making a positive impact on the local community beyond our fence line. At the heart of this success is building and maintaining the distinctive culture that drives our workplace and differentiates us in our industry.
Freeport LNG works closely with local communities where we operate to help support their needs while earning their trust. We collaborate with stakeholders, elected officials and community leaders to invest in programs that promote local economic growth and improve social conditions. We hold memberships in local business and industry organizations, supporting them with the time and talents of our employees through various volunteerism activities. Over the years, we have built a reputation as a credible, accountable, generous and trustworthy neighbor.
COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Identifying, evaluating, and addressing community issues takes collaboration across our organization, including environmental, legal, regulatory, operations and business development functions. We engage with our stakeholders and local communities regularly to strengthen our stakeholder participation and communication, and to enhance community acceptance.
Local Stakeholder Engagement and Access to Information
Freeport LNG makes good faith efforts to notify all affected stakeholders regarding project activities, including landowners, towns and communities, and local, state, and federal governments and agencies. Freeport LNG is an active member of and a contributor to the Brazosport Community Awareness and Emergency Response (CAER) network. CAER provides information to the community in the event an emergency should occur from one of CAER’s member companies. CAER also provides trained personnel and equipment from area industry to respond to emergencies, and conducts annual joint emergency response drills with CAER members based upon different scenarios. Additional information regarding CAER is available at https://www.brazosportcaer.com/, where members of the public can sign up to receive notice of emergency situations or critical community alerts.
Freeport LNG maintains a website (www.freeportlng.com) where up-to-date relevant information is provided to stakeholders and members of the community. Additionally, important safety information is also available on this website. Any organization or member of the public can express their views, comments or grievances at any time to Freeport LNG directly by utilizing the “contact us” feature on the website or by contacting us toll free at 1-800-303-6545. Freeport LNG also mails out relevant information to affected landowners during various stages of new development projects.
Should a member of the public wish to file a comment or grievance with FERC directly, they can do so through the FERC eComment feature on their website https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx .
Key Stakeholder Engagements
Public Presentations: We maintain relationships with numerous stakeholders and organizations so that we can work proactively to address the community’s concerns and needs. Examples of this engagement include:
- Conducting one-on-one briefings throughout a project cycle with elected officials of all levels of government;
- Making presentations at local city council meetings;
- Delivering public presentations to local economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, business organizations, trade organizations, and civic organizations such as Rotary International;
- Conducting informational briefings with local public school districts and Brazosport College;
- Holding open houses and meet-and-greets, where information is shared about our company and relevant projects; and
- Visiting near-neighbor Home Owners’ Associations to provide updates on project advances.
Respect for Indigenous Peoples and Cultural Preservation
We respect indigenous peoples and aim to preserve the culture of indigenous communities near our operations. During our permitting processes, we notify federally recognized Native American Indian tribes that have potential interest in the general area where Freeport LNG’s facilities are to be built for our planned activities. Additionally, Freeport LNG maintains an Unanticipated Discoveries Plan that includes a provision to contact Native American Tribes, if warranted.
Freeport LNG sends information to these Native American Tribes to provide an opportunity for them to review and comment on proposed developments. They can report a grievance at any time to Freeport LNG by utilizing the “contact us” feature available on our website (www.freeportlng.com) and to FERC through direct government-to-government coordination or the eComment feature on their website https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx .
Stakeholder Feedback
We value all input from the community but when we receive a question or concern from a stakeholder, it is our desire to respond as quickly as possible so the matter can be properly and promptly addressed. First, our Public Information Officer receives notification and registers the issue along with the concerned party’s contact information. We then respond to that stakeholder to confirm that their comment was received and that we are looking into the matter. Third, we route the matter to the proper department or individual or, if needed, escalate the issue to senior management. The Public Information Officer will then monitor progress toward resolution of the matter, and communicate a proposed resolution to the stakeholder or seek additional feedback as needed. Our hope is to successfully resolve all matters. If an issue remains unresolved, we will continue to monitor the situation for possible future action.
Our Focus
Community Pillars
SOCIAL INVESTMENTS
Contributing to the communities where we live and work is a top priority for Freeport LNG. We are honored to donate time, money, and resources to worthy causes that improve the lives of our employees, their families, and their neighbors.
To guide our social investment activities, Freeport LNG developed a Corporate Citizenship Roadmap providing priorities for Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropic activities. This strategy is aligned with our corporate objectives and purpose as well as the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. Our performance aligns with international standards, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG) guiding principles. This includes our focus pillars of:
- Public Safety
- Education & Workforce Development
- Environment and Wildlife Sustainability
- Access to Quality Healthcare
- Quality of Life
We provide philanthropic funding and employee volunteerism to support these pillars. This strategy is continually buttressed by our stakeholder engagement efforts that keep us abreast of, and aligned with, community needs and priorities.
In 2025, we invested more than $2.2 million in our local community through charitable donations and contributions.
Public Safety Pillar
At Freeport LNG, our partnerships with local fire, EMS and other first responders are necessary to safely maintain operations. We know that the broader community depends on those same first responders to be adequately trained and have the equipment they need to do their jobs.
Freeport LNG is proud to provide financial support to local emergency response organizations as part of an annual tradition of annual community giving. We have written agreements with various emergency response organizations, including Freeport Fire Department, Freeport Police Department, Brazoria County Sheriff’s Department, CAER and the U.S. Coast Guard, that commit Freeport LNG to fund the cost of emergency response drills and provide LNG fire training. Fighting an LNG fire takes specialized training. Every year, Freeport LNG provides intense specialized training for our own employees and the fire fighters of the Freeport and Oyster Creek Fire Departments. Training is conducted at the industrial fire training school of the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service in College Station, Texas or the Industrial Rescue Instructional Services Facility in Beaumont, Texas. During the multi-day course, a variety of experiential exercises are used to demonstrate the properties of LNG and the safest ways to combat possible emergency scenarios.
For nearly 20 years, Freeport LNG has donated funds to first responders for equipment such as patrol boats and SUV’s, beach rescue vehicles, and RADAR guns. In 2025, Freeport LNG made $10,000 donations to Freeport Fire & EMS, the Lake Jackson and Surfside police departments and the Oyster Creek Fire Department.
The emergency response community, including industry partners, are able to come together quickly to assist when needed. We are grateful for their efforts and their commitment to the safety of our personnel and the surrounding community.
Education and Workforce Development Pillar
Education for learners of every age and skill level paves the way for personal advancement and community enrichment.
Freeport LNG commits both time and money to bring these values to life, building a pipeline of talented future candidates of employment with our company and other industrial companies in the area. The ability to hire, develop and promote educated, competent employees, allows us to fulfill our objective of maintaining safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations, and enhances our ability to effectively grow our company and manage our business.
Freeport LNG invests the largest portion of our charitable funds in the education space, including K-12 future readiness and scholarships for those advancing to the next level in academic or technical trades.
One of our signature education programs is the annual Brazosport College Gator Classic Golf Tournament underwritten by Freeport LNG. The event raises scholarships for students at Brazosport College. In 2025, the Gator Classic Golf Tournament netted just over $103,000 for the scholarship fund.
One of our proudest achievements, in support of education and workforce development, is the establishment of a Freeport LNG scholarship for the benefit of veterans, filling the gap in funding that the Texas Hazelwood Act does not completely cover.
A second signature program of ours is the support of public school district education foundations, primarily funding programs focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), as well as career and technical education (CTE). These foundations provide funding for programs and activities that could not be funded under a school district’s operating budget.
In addition to these key programs, we are proud to support several other education and workforce development initiatives annually. In 2025, our commitments spanned the following key projects and programs:
- In February, Freeport LNG sponsored the Brazoria County Science Fair at the Brazoria County Fairgrounds. Our employees volunteered to serve as judges for the event, engaging with young scientists, providing constructive feedback, and inspiring the next generation of innovators.
- In March, Freeport LNG sponsored and attended a Women in Industry event held in Galveston, Texas. The event provides networking opportunities for high school and college students in the form of being able to discuss industry related job fields with women who currently hold key positions in a variety of industries.
- In April, Freeport LNG sponsored and attended the Brazosport College Career Fair for students looking at the assorted job fields in southern Brazoria County and other opportunities across the state.
- In April, Freeport LNG as part of the Brazoria County Petrochemical Council (BCPC) sponsored and attended the BCPC Career Signing Day where more than 100 area high school seniors “signed” to work full-time jobs with leading contractor companies similar to what athletes do when choosing which school they plan to attend.
Freeport LNG is a long-standing supporter of the Brazoria County Petrochemical Council (BCPC). The BCPC holds an annual Signing Day event where Brazoria County High School graduating seniors were offered jobs with local industrial companies. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the BCPC, local contractor companies, and area school districts. These companies conduct interviews and offer jobs to qualified seniors who have earned crafts and skills certifications while in high school. This enables students to start good, high-paying jobs right out of high school.
Environment and Wildlife Sustainability Pillar
Freeport LNG is committed to environmental stewardship. LNG produced by Freeport LNG replaces coal and crude oil in electricity generation and other industrial uses around the world.
Power generation from natural gas emits 50-60% less carbon dioxide than a typical new coal plant. However, Freeport LNG’s commitment to the environment does not stop there. We have donated nearly 350 acres of undeveloped land containing various types of habitat to conservation groups, and we manage another 35 acres of wetlands that we have created at and around our facilities on Quintana Island. These areas host a variety of shore and wading birds, including roseate spoonbills, gulls, avocets, stilts and many others.
Coastal Conservation Missions
As part of our stewardship commitment to the coastal environment, Freeport LNG is proud to provide sponsorship for the annual fundraising banquets of Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), Delta Waterfowl (DW) and Ducks Unlimited (DU). Conservation of wetland and water resources is an important part of the mission of these organizations. Their work is important to the sustainability of these habitats and to the fish, wildlife, and birds that depend on them. Working to educate the public, the three organizations are ensuring there is a promising future for local ecosystems.
Access to Quality Healthcare Pillar
Quality healthcare is something that should be available to everyone. Freeport LNG supports providing the best possible healthcare for our community with projects that assist medical institutions and community outreach.
We invest in safe, quality healthcare for the benefit of our employees and their families and for the communities where our employees live and work. Strong, vibrant, thriving, resilient communities are those with the best level of healthcare. Our focus is on access to quality facilities, advancing research, supplying equipment, and training. We also invest in programs that encourage individual and family wellness.
In 2025, employee contributions to the Komen organization totaled nearly $20,000. The 2025 Freeport LNG Race for the Cure team was comprised of over 100 racers. Additionally, Freeport LNG's donations to Komen last year, resulted in the Freeport LNG Race Team placing 4th amongst the hundreds of fundraising teams that donated to the Houston Race for the Cure.
Committing for Life
Freeport LNG employees save lives by participating in quarterly blood drives at Freeport LNG’s worksites. Up to three lives can be saved through a single blood donation. In 2025, Freeport LNG employees participated in several blood drives that collected over 200 units of blood. Our employees’ 2025 generous blood donations were anticipated to help save hundreds of lives.
Quality of Life Pillar
Freeport LNG is committed to investments that strengthen our community and enrich lives. Our investments in Quality-of-Life issues are made through our support of the United Way and charitable donations to a variety of civic, humanitarian and non-profit groups that work to improve the lives of the most vulnerable. This includes supporting the vital work of organizations that focus on closing the inequality gaps of race and gender, support of veterans, historical and cultural preservation, food insecurity and programs for youth and seniors.
In support of both our quality-of-life pillar and our education and workforce development pillar, Freeport LNG is dedicated to investing in and supporting organizations, initiatives and programs that work to ensure that all people have fair and equitable access to education and economic opportunities.
Investing In Community
Supporting the communities where we live and work is a key tenet of Freeport LNG’s business. We strive each day to contribute to and support organizations whose mission it is to serve our neighbors through a variety of programs and initiatives. Highlights of our 2025 contributions to community include:
- In 2025, Freeport LNG continued its relationship with the Houston Astros as a partner in the club’s Community Leaders Program. This program offers a unique opportunity to combine Freeport LNG’s branding efforts with our community outreach endeavors, in partnership with the Astros. With the Community Leaders program, the Astros partner with local businesses to improve quality of life in our communities, including investing in underserved children, fighting childhood cancer, helping the homeless, and honoring veterans and active-duty military. As a Community Leader, we have the opportunity to partner with the Astros in support of their endeavors, as well as to develop our own programs that engage the Astros in support of Freeport LNG’s community investment pillars.
- Freeport LNG’s public outreach with the Astros includes our sponsorship of the Dixie Little League at Ingrando Park in southeast Houston. Freeport LNG’s sponsorship helps to deliver baseball and softball field refurbishment, instructional player and coaching clinics, uniforms and equipment, providing youth in our community an environment to develop physically and mentally, and the opportunity to learn the importance of teamwork, perseverance and commitment.
- In April, Freeport LNG was recognized by the Lake Jackson City Council for our donation that enable the Lake Jackson Police Department to buy vector shields.
- In June, Freeport LNG was recognized at a groundbreaking ceremony by the Brazosport Cares Food Pantry for its donation, which enabled the organization to build a new facility to better address the needs of its clients
- In November employees voted for area non-profit organizations to receive grants as part of the company’s Freeport LNGives – Pillars of the Community program. Employees were also able to nominate non-profit organizations that to receive funds.
Volunteering for our Community
Beyond financial investments, Freeport LNG conducts a variety of volunteer events throughout the year to help our communities thrive. In 2025, Freeport LNG volunteers conducted blood drives, volunteered at the Houston Peanut Butter Factory, and held food, backpack and toy drives.
| 2025 Freeport LNG Employee Volunteerism by the Numbers | 2025 |
|---|---|
# of Employees Participated | 200 |
# of Volunteer Events | 30 |
of Volunteering Hours | 60 |
Notable 2025 Freeport LNG employee volunteer events included:
- In April and September, Freeport LNG employees along with their friends and family participated in picking up trash and litter off of Quintana beach as part of the state of Texas’ beach cleanup program
- In July, Freeport LNG employees rolled up their sleeves to the support the men and women of the U.S. military by partnering with the USO to collect more than 250 bags filled with non-perishable foods and hygiene supplies.
- In July, Freeport LNG employees and interns volunteered at the Brazoria County Dream Center Back 2 School Bash, collecting, sorting, and packing school supplies for students across the area. Freeport LNG and its employees donated: 3,600 pencils, 600 folders, 430 notebooks, and 340 composition books.
- In July, Freeport LNG employees volunteered at the Greater Mount Zion Dream Camp to help students with STEM activities
- In August, the Freeport LNG Enterprise Solutions team boxed canned goods at the Brazosport Cares Food Pantry, which were then handed out to students in the area
- In October, Freeport LNG employees volunteered at the Harvest for the Hungry by planting broccoli, picking peppers, and preparing areas for future use.
- In October, the Freeport LNG Information Technology Department volunteered at the Brazosport Cares Food Pantry by boxing goods, sorting vegetables, and restocking the produce area.
- In November, Freeport LNG held a food drive, collecting and donating 2,228 pounds of food to the Brazosport Cares Food Pantry.
- In Novembers, Freeport LNG and its employees worked together to donate $35,000 in money and goods to the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Houston.
- In December, Freeport LNG employees held the Threadz of Love clothing drive by delivering assorted new items to Kidz Harbor, which provides safe housing along with medical, physical, educational, and psychological assistance for abused and abandoned children. Kidz Harbor said it was the largest clothing donation it had ever received.
- In December, Freeport LNG employees and Houston Astros great Ryan Pressly joined together to fill gift bags for the Dream Gifts program at the Brazoria County Dream Center. Employees also built more than 20 bicycles. The program collects and distributes gifts for more than 1,000 children who otherwise would not have received them during the Christmas holidays.
Christmas for Children
In 2025, Freeport LNG employees continued their support of an annual Christmas toy drive for the children of the Tellepson Family YMCA, fulfilling the Christmas wishes of 30 children with over 90 gifts of toys and clothing.
Christmas for Children
Employee Personal Investments
Our employees are passionate about engaging in our community and we encourage them to contribute to the communities where they live and work. This enables our employees to make more meaningful and personally rewarding impacts.
Corporate Matching Program
To further leverage the generosity of our workforce, Freeport LNG provides up to $10,000 of dollar-for-dollar match of an employee’s personal donations to eligible non-profit organizations. This allows employees to double their impact to the organizations that matter most to them. In 2025, Freeport LNG matched more than $147,000 is employee donations.
General Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
Since our founding in 2002, Freeport LNG has cultivated relationships with community partners and other key stakeholders and constituents. Being deeply involved in the community is something that is part of the fabric of our company culture. Every year, Freeport LNG attends and/or participates in key community initiatives that work to foster positive engagement with organizations and individuals alike. Our involvement in these initiatives includes:
- Participation in the Brazosport Business Roundtable, a group of community business and civic leaders who meet to share and exchange information in order to better support our community. The Brazosport Business Roundtable has met continuously for more than twenty-five years.
- In April each year, Freeport LNG and the BCPC host a Responsible Care event for the community. This collaborative event brings local industry and the community together for an informative discussion about how we work together on various issues such as community safety and community investment.