Magnolia LNG officially inaugurated its Lake Charles office at the Capital One tower. More than 70 guests were presented for the inauguration of the 1,800ft2 office, which will serve as Magnolia’s representative office while the company’s LNG plant is under construction. Once Magnolia LNG is online, the company will construct an administrative building on site and move its local personnel over from the Capital One tower.
Magnolia LNG President Maurice Brand said his company’s move into the Capital One tower is the first step in establishing a local presence. “The office here is designed to reach out to the community for issues that they want to discuss with our people. It’s important to be a good citizen locally, and we want to build a relationship with the local community.”
Magnolia’s Houston office will remain the headquarters for all engineering work. The company’s new Lake Charles office will be the place for people to ask questions about the project or to apply for a job with Magnolia.
Magnolia’s new office opening came just one day after company officials announced they had signed a precedent agreement with Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline. The binding agreement secures Magnolia’s gas transportation service rights on the pipeline. The agreement gives Magnolia access on the pipeline so their tolling parties can transport natural gas to Magnolia’s facility.