Supporting and investing in the Rio Grande Valley

Community Commitment

We are committed to supporting the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) community by creating thousands of jobs, investing millions into the local supply chain, supporting education systems and regularly engaging with residents and local stakeholders.

~73%

of site workforce is local to rgv

>60

community groups supported

~175

local businesses in RGLNG supply chain

Based on third party reporting for the period July 2023 to September 2025

The positive impact that NextDecade has meant and means to this community is generational.”

~Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr.
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Hiring Local

At Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG), we are dedicated to hiring our workforce from the local community. Since 2023, an average of 73% of skilled workers onsite at RGLNG has been comprised of residents from Cameron and Hidalgo Counties.

Supporting Local Business

Since the beginning of construction, we have engaged with approximately 175 local businesses in the RGV to be part of RGLNG’s supply chain.

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Community Investment

RGLNG supports local activities related to education, environment, conservation efforts and overall community development. We have closely worked with and supported more than 60 community groups through sponsorships, donations, and volunteer activities.

RGLNG is working to ensure the RGV grows and benefits from the influx of workers and business activity.

Community Advisory Board

We have established a Community Advisory Board (CAB) comprised of local organizations, businesses and stakeholders. The purpose of the CAB is to facilitate open and honest communications from various stakeholders in the RGV, with the opportunity to receive feedback from the community and communicate construction and project updates and progress.

Indigenous Support for Rio Grande LNG

The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas recognizes the genuine efforts and meaningful engagement shown by the Rio Grande LNG team towards our tribe. We sincerely believe that this project has the potential to deliver thousands of well-paying jobs that will uplift the entire community, bringing prosperity and progress to the Rio Grande Valley.”

~Bernard Barcena, Chairman, Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas