According to GlobalData’s LNG Regasification Database, there was a total regasification capacity of 7,725 billion cubic feet (bcf) in North America in 2023, shared across 3 countries. By 2027 total LNG regasification capacity is expected to rise to 7,946 bcf, with 2 new LNG regasification terminals expected to commence operations. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global LNG Liquefaction segment. Buy the latest LNG terminals profiles here.
In 2023, United States had the highest regasification capacity at 6,454 bcf, followed by Mexico at 910 bcf and Canada at 361 bcf. Here are the 10 largest LNG regasification terminals in North America by capacity in 2023, according to GlobalData’s LNG Regasification Database.
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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Cove Point Import LNG
Cove Point Import LNG regasification terminal is located in Maryland, United States. Owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co (75.0%) and and Others (25.0%), it has LNG regasification capacity of 657 bcf. The terminal started its operation in 1978 and is operated by BHE GT&S. Buy the profile here.
5. Lake Charles Import LNG
Lake Charles Import LNG regasification terminal is located in Louisiana, United States. Lake Charles LNG Co LLC is the operator of this terminal, which became operational in 1981. It has LNG regasification capacity of 657 bcf and is owned by Energy Transfer LP (100.0%). Buy the profile here.
6. Elba Island Import LNG
The Elba Island Import LNG regasification terminal, in Georgia, United States, is owned by Kinder Morgan Inc (100.0%). The terminal became operational in 1972 and is operated by Southern Natural Gas Co. It has an LNG regasification capacity of 584 bcf. Buy the profile here.
7. Cameron Import LNG
Cameron Import LNG regasification terminal is operated by Cameron LNG LLC. It started operations in 2009 and is located in Louisiana, United States. The terminal has LNG regasification capacity of 548 bcf and is owned by Mitsubishi Corp (11.62%), Mitsui & Co Ltd (16.60%), Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (4.98%), Sempra Energy (50.20%) and TotalEnergies SE (16.60%). Buy the profile here.
8. Gulf Import LNG
Located in Mississippi, United States, the Gulf Import LNG regasification terminal started in 2011. It has LNG regasification capacity of 548 bcf. Kinder Morgan Inc is the operator of this terminal and is owned by Kinder Morgan Inc (50.0%), Thunderbird Resources LP (30.0%), Zenith Energy LP (10.30%) and Others (9.70%). Buy the profile here.
9. Energia Costa Azul
Owned by Sempra Energy (100.0%), Energia Costa Azul LNG regasification terminal is located in Baja California, Mexico. It became operational in 2008. Sempra Energy is the operator of the terminal, which has LNG regasification capacity of 380 bcf. Buy the profile here.
10. Saint John Import LNG
Saint John Import is located in New Brunswick, Canada. It became operational in 2009 and has LNG regasification capacity of 361 bcf. Canaport LNG LP is the operator of the terminal and it is owned by Repsol SA (100.0%). Buy the profile here.
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