Kelsian Group’s subsidiary, Hotard Coaches, has secured a $59 million contract to provide transportation services for the CP2 LNG project in Louisiana. Covering a three-year period, the contract supports construction operations. The LNG project, led by Venture Global, will supply global markets and create around 3,000 jobs in Louisiana.
Kelsian Group, Australia’s integrated multimodal transport provider, has announced a significant development in the United States with the award of a major contract to support the CP2 LNG (liquefied natural gas) project in Louisiana. The company’s U.S. subsidiary, Hotard Coaches—part of All Aboard America! Holdings Inc. (AAAHI)—has signed a binding agreement with Worley Field Services, the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for the CP2 LNG terminal.
The contract, valued at approximately $59 million, was secured following a competitive tender process and will see Hotard Coaches deliver comprehensive workforce transportation services during the project’s construction and development phases. These services will encompass the full scope of logistics operations, including the provision of a fleet of vehicles, daily transport operations, ongoing vehicle maintenance, and onsite management teams. The scale and delivery of these services will be adapted throughout the contract period to align with workforce demand and the achievement of construction milestones.
The initial term of the contract is anticipated to last until August 2028, covering approximately three years of service. According to Kelsian Group CEO Graeme Legh, the contract reflects Hotard’s well-established reputation in the workforce transportation sector and its ability to operate at scale. “Hotard’s success in securing this contract underscores their operational excellence, large-scale capacity, and deep experience in supporting major infrastructure and industrial projects,” Legh said. “We are proud to continue supporting the Gulf Coast’s energy infrastructure with safe, reliable, and high-capacity transport solutions.”
The CP2 LNG terminal is being developed by Venture Global LNG on a site spanning approximately 1,150 acres in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, adjacent to the existing Calcasieu Pass LNG facility. A related marine terminal will be located on Monkey Island, situated between the Calcasieu Ship Channel and Calcasieu Pass. The project will also include the CP Express natural gas pipeline, which is planned to originate in Jasper County, Texas, pass through Newton County, Texas, and Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and terminate at the CP2 LNG terminal.
In early June, Venture Global confirmed that it had fully mobilized construction crews and initiated site work at the CP2 LNG project. Once completed, the facility is expected to become a key supplier of liquefied natural gas to international markets, including Europe, Japan, and other allied nations. The project is also expected to bring substantial economic benefits to the region, creating an estimated 3,000 new jobs in Louisiana during its development.
This partnership marks another milestone for Kelsian Group as it strengthens its presence in the U.S. market and reinforces its commitment to supporting major industrial and energy projects through efficient and scalable transportation solutions.
