The LNG Center of Excellence at McNeese State University serves as a neutral place where education, industry, government, and the community collaborate and engage in discussions, debates, educational activities, research, and the dissemination of LNG-related topics. Through formal and informal education, technology development, the implementation of improved practices, training, research, technology transfer (sharing of lessons learned and best practices), and outreach to K-12 students and educators, the LNG Center of Excellence aims to cultivate a well-informed and diverse LNG workforce utilizing modern technology and adhering to safe practices.
LNG Center of Excellence
Mission
- To enhance the safety characteristics of the US LNG industry through technological advancements, improved practices, modernized process monitoring, and robust technology transfer.
- To promote environmental safety within the LNG industry while simultaneously educating and diversifying its current and future workforce.
LNG Center of Excellence
Vision
- To become a place where education, industry, government and the community come together to address LNG related issues.
- To develop a well-informed LNG workforce using modern technology and safe practices through formal and informal education, training and research.
The LNG Center of Excellence is housed in a new, modern building on the McNeese State University campus. The first floor of the 23,000 square-foot Center includes the administration suite, the GTI Energy office, several training rooms, and a spacious event/conference room. The second floor is home to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) National Center of Excellence for LNG Safety and Recon Management Services, a local engineering design and inspection company.
Advancing knowledge, collaboration, education, safety and innovation for sustainable growth and resilience of the LNG industry.