[USA] EIA: North American LNG capacity to increase 113% by 2027

An analysis released by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) on November 13, 2023, found that North America’s capacity to ship liquefied natural gas overseas is expected to more than double through 2027.[1] North America’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity will increase 113% to 24.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) from 11.4 Bcf/d today. The EIA attributed this increase to LNG export terminals coming online in Mexico and Canada, as well as LNG projects under construction in the U.S. By the end of 2027, the EIA estimates LNG export capacity will grow by 1.1 Bcf/d in Mexico, 2.1 Bcf/d in Canada, and 9.7 Bcf/d in the United States. Five LNG projects are under construction in Texas and Louisiana, the EIA said. In Mexico, developers are currently constructing three projects—Fast LNG Altamira offshore and onshore and Fast LNG Lakach, both located on Mexico's east coast, and Energia Costa Azul, located on Mexico's west coast. Two LNG export projects with a combined capacity of 2.1 Bcf/d are under construction in British Columbia on Canada’s west coast.


[1] https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=60944