Based on the latest available information in 2025:
· Nine large-scale and
three small-scale port-side LNG export facilities are currently operating
in the U.S.
· These facilities
represent an approximate export capacity of 15 Bcf/d (153 bcma).
· The United
States became the world's largest LNG exporter in 2023 and 2024, exporting
around 11.9 Bcf/d in 2024. This volume is projected to increase to 14.2 Bcf/d
in 2025 and 16.4 Bcf/d in 2026.
· Several new projects
are expected to further increase export capacity in the coming years. This
includes the Plaquemines LNG terminal, which started LNG production in December
2024 and is expected to be fully operational by April 2025. Also, Corpus Christi
Stage 3 began LNG production in February 2025 and is projected to have all
seven midscale trains in service by the end of 2026.
· Total authorized LNG
exports from the United States amount to over 49 Bcf/d (501 bcma).
This indicates that the U.S. has a significant potential for further expansion
of its LNG export capacity.
·
As of September 2024, five LNG export projects with a combined
export capacity of 9.7 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) were under
construction. These include Plaquemines (Phase I and Phase II), Corpus Christi
Stage III, Golden Pass, Rio Grande (Phase I), and Port Arthur (Phase I).
·
The U.S. Energy Information Administration
·
(EIA) expects U.S. LNG exports to increase by 19% to 14.2
Bcf/d in 2025, due to the start-up of Plaquemines LNG Phase 2 and Golden Pass
LNG.
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Overview
Port-side LNG units in the US by 2026
The United States is projected to have a significantly expanded Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export capacity by the end of 2026, primarily driven by the completion of new export terminals and expansions of existing ones.
Several
projects are expected to be online or nearing completion by 2026, contributing
to this increase:
Plaquemines LNG (Phase 1 & 2): Phase 1 commenced exports in December 2024 and is expected to be fully operational by April 2025. Information on the exact completion timeline for Phase 2 by the end of 2026 is limited in the provided context, but it is a major contributor to the overall export capacity increase.
Corpus Christi LNG Stage 3: This project, involving the installation of midscale trains, is expected to have all seven trains in service by the end of 2026.
Golden Pass LNG: This three-train project, though facing construction setbacks and potential delays, anticipates initial production in late 2025, with Train 2 exports potentially starting in June 2026 and Train 3 in December 2026.
In addition to these major projects, other developments are contributing to the US LNG landscape in the 2025-2026 timeframe.
Port Arthur LNG (Phase 1): Currently under construction and anticipated to begin exporting LNG in 2027. While not directly impacting the 2026 operational capacity, its progress indicates continued growth in the sector.
Existing
Terminals: The existing US LNG export terminals listed in the provided
information are:
o Kenai, AK
o Sabine Pass, LA
o Cove Point, MD
o Corpus Christi, TX
o Hackberry, LA (Cameron
LNG)
o Elba Island, GA
o Freeport, TX
o Cameron Parish, LA (Venture Global - Calcasieu Pass)
It's important to note that the exact number of operational units by the end of 2026 may be subject to changes based on various factors, including construction progress, potential delays, market conditions, and regulatory decisions.
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