According to GlobalData’s LNG Liquefaction Database, 105 announced and planned liquefaction terminals are expected to commence operations during 2024-2030. Of these, 53 planned terminals with identified development plans are expected to add 502 mtpa, while 52 early-stage announced terminals that are undergoing conceptual studies and are expected to get development approval, will add 259 mtpa of new liquefaction capacity during 2024-2030. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global LNG Liquefaction segment. Buy the latest LNG terminal profiles here.
Here are the five largest upcoming LNG liquefaction terminals in the world by capacity in 2030, according to the latest information from GlobalData’s LNG liquefaction database.
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1. North Field East LNG
North Field East is a planned liquefaction terminal, located in Al Khor, Qatar. It will have a capacity of 32.0 mtpa. The terminal is under construction and its expected start is in 2026. It will be operated by Qatar Energy and is likely to use the process – AP-X, Air Products. QatarEnergy (75.00%), TotalEnergies (6.25%), Shell (6.25%), Exxon Mobil Corp (6.25%), ConocoPhillips (3.13%), and Eni (3.12%) are the equity holders in the terminal. Buy the profile here.
2. Sonora LNG
Located in Sonora, Mexico, the Sonora liquefaction terminal is expected to start operation in 2027. The proposed initial capacity of this terminal is 10mtpa. Its capacity is expected to increase to 30mtpa in 2030. Mexico Pacific (100%) owns this terminal and would also operate it. The terminal is in the construction stage. This planned terminal is likely to use the process – Optimized Cascade Process, ConocoPhillips. Buy the profile here.
3. CP2
Located in Louisiana, US, the CP2 liquefaction terminal is expected to commence operation in 2026. It is owned by Venture Global Partners LLC (100%). CP2 is expected to start with an initial capacity of 14mtpa. Its capacity is expected to increase to 28mtpa in 2030. The terminal will be operated by Venture Global LNG. This planned terminal is currently in the construction stage. The project is likely to use the process – DMR, Shell.
4. LNG Canada
LNG Canada is a planned terminal located in British Columbia, Canada, and is in the construction stage. It is expected to commence operation in 2025. The terminal is likely to start operation with an initial capacity of 14mtpa. Its capacity is expected to increase to reach 28mtpa in 2030. LNG Canada is the operator of the project. Shell (40.00%), Petroliam Nasional (25.00%), Mitsubishi Corp (15.00), China National Petroleum Corp (15.00%), and Korea Gas Corp (5.00%) are the equity holders. This terminal is likely to use the process – DMR, Shell. Buy the profile here.
5. Driftwood LNG
Located in Louisiana, United States, Driftwood is a planned liquefaction terminal, which is expected to commence operation in 2028. This project, which is in the construction stage is likely to start with an initial capacity of 11mtpa. Its capacity is expected to increase to 27.6mtpa in 2030. It will be operated by Driftwood LNG. The project is likely to use the process – IPSMR, Chart Industries. Buy the profile here.
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