After FID they have to lock in what off-take agreements they need, EPC contracts, and financing, so that will all likely take some time prior to announcing the merger.
It’s saying Cheniere, Tellurian, and NextDecade all used public markets within 3–6 months of FID. Beyond that it would be odd.
Expect announcement probably within 1-4 months of FID
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