According to GlobalData’s LNG Regasification Database, globally there was a total regasification capacity of 55,267 billion cubic feet (bcf) in 2023, shared across 51 countries. By 2027 the number of countries with LNG regasification capacity is forecast to rise to 64, with 149 new LNG regasification terminals expected to commence operations. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global LNG regasification segment. Buy latest LNG terminal profiles here.
In 2023, Japan had the highest regasification capacity at 10,726 bcf, followed by South Korea at 7,352 bcf and the United States at 6,454 bcf. Here are the 10 largest LNG regasification terminals in the world by capacity in 2023, according to GlobalData’s LNG Regasification Database.
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1. Incheon LNG
Incheon regasification terminal is located in Incheon, South Korea. This terminal is owned by Korea Gas Corp (100.0%) and operated by Korea Gas Corp. It became operational in 1996 and has LNG regasification capacity of 2,675 bcf. Buy the profile here.
2. Pyeongtaek LNG
Pyeongtaek LNG regasification terminal is owned by Korea Gas Corp (100.0%) and operated by Korea Gas Corp. Located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, this terminal started operation in 1986 and has regasification capacity of 1,996 bcf. Buy the profile here.
3. Sodegaura LNG
Located in Chiba, Japan, the Sodegaura LNG regasification terminal is owned by Tokyo Electric Power Co Holdings Inc (50.0%), and Tokyo Gas Co Ltd (50.0%). The Tokyo Gas Co Ltd operated terminal has LNG regasification capacity of 1,675 bcf. Buy the profile here.
4. Sabine Pass Import LNG
Sabine Pass Import LNG regasification terminal is located in Louisiana, United States. Owned by Cheniere Energy Inc (100.0%), it has LNG regasification capacity of 1,460 bcf. The terminal started its operation in 2008 and is operated by Sabine Pass LNG LP. Buy the profile here.
5. Tongyeong LNG
Tongyeong LNG regasification terminal is operated by Korea Gas Corp. It started operations in 2002 and is located in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. The terminal has LNG regasification capacity of 1,291 bcf and is owned by Korea Gas Corp (100.0%). Buy the profile here.
6. Futtsu LNG
Futtsu LNG regasification terminal is located in Chiba, Japan. JERA Co Inc is the operator of this terminal, which became operational in 1985. It has LNG regasification capacity of 1,115 bcf and is owned by Tokyo Electric Power Co Holdings Inc (50.0%), and Chubu Electric Power Co Inc (50.00%). Buy the profile here.
7. Dahej LNG
The Dahej LNG regasification terminal is located at Gujarat, India. The key owners of this terminal are Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (12.5%), GAIL (India) Ltd (12.5%), Indian Oil Corp Ltd (12.5%), and Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd (12.50%). The terminal became operational in 2004 and is operated by Petronet LNG Ltd. It has an LNG regasification capacity of 974 bcf. Buy the profile here.
8. South Hook LNG
Located in Wales, the UK, the South Hook LNG regasification terminal started in 2009. It has LNG regasification capacity of 741 bcf. South Hook LNG Terminal Co Ltd is the operator of this terminal and is owned by QatarEnergy (67.5%), Exxon Mobil Corp (24.15%), and TotalEnergies SE (8.35%). Buy the profile here.
9. Freeport Import LNG
Freeport Import is located in Texas, the US. It became operational in 2008 and has LNG regasification capacity of 730 bcf. Freeport LNG Development LP is the operator of the terminal, and it is owned by Freeport LNG Investments, LLLP (63.50%), Chubu Electric Power Co Inc (12.85%), Tokyo Electric Power Co Holdings Inc (12.85%), and Osaka Gas Co Ltd (10.80%). Buy the profile here.
10. Golden Pass Import LNG
Owned by QatarEnergy (70.0%), and Exxon Mobil Corp (30.0%), Golden Pass Import LNG regasification terminal is located in Texas, United States. It became operational in 2011. Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC is the operator of the terminal, which has LNG regasification capacity of 730 bcf. Buy the profile here.
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