According to GlobalData’s LNG Liquefaction Database, 9 announced and planned liquefaction terminals are expected to commence operations during 2024-2030. Of these, 5 planned terminals with identified development plans are expected to add 69.4mtpa, while 4 early-stage announced terminals that are undergoing conceptual studies and are expected to get development approval will add 23.6mtpa 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 terminals profiles here.
Here are the five largest upcoming LNG liquefaction terminals in the Middle East 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 32.0mtpa. It will be operated by Qatar Energy. The terminal is under construction and its expected start is in 2026. 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. It is likely to use the process – AP-X, Air Products. Buy the profile here.
2. North Field South LNG
Located in Al Khor, Qatar, the North Field South liquefaction terminal is expected to commence operation in 2026. It is owned by ConocoPhillips (6.25%), QatarEnergy (75.00%), Shell plc (9.38%) and TotalEnergies SE (9.38%). North Field South is expected to start with a capacity of 16.0mtpa. The terminal will be operated by QatarEnergy. This planned terminal is currently in construction stage. The project is likely to use the process – AP-X, Air Products. Buy the profile here.
3. North Field West
North Field West is an announced liquefaction terminal, located in Al Khor, Qatar. It will have a capacity of 16mtpa. The terminal is in the approval stage, and its expected start is in 2030. It would be operated and owned (100.00%) by QatarEnergy.
4. Bushehr
Bushehr is a planned terminal located in Bushehr, Iran, and is in construction stage. It is expected to commence operation in 2025. The terminal is likely to start operation with a capacity of 5.0mtpa. Iran Liquefed Natural Gas Co is the operator of the project. This terminal is likely to use the process – MFC, Linde.
5. Al Ruwais LNG
Located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Al Ruwais 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 a capacity of 9.6mtpa. It will be owned (100.00%) and operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.
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