January 11, 2024

Global liquefaction capacity by country (MTPA) for 2022 including the sum of 2023-2028.

• Global LNG liquefaction capacity stood at 476 mtpa (62 Bcf/d) by 2022.
• In July 2023, projects totaling 207 mtpa(27 Bcf/d) are being developed globally.
• By 2028, global capacity is expected to reach over 680 mtpa, equivalent to 89 Bcf/d.
• In 2028, 24 countries are expected to be exporting LNG including four new countries: Mauritania, Mexico, Canada, and Congo.
• Canada will become a top 10 LNG exporter by 2028 with the addition and expected expansion of LNG Canada.
• By 2028, the US is expected to double current capacity reaching almost 180 mtpa (~24 Bcf/d) of liquefaction capacity.
• In 2028 the US will be the largest exporter, significantly ahead of 2nd place Qatar and Australia.

See Also:

Global Liquefaction Capacity Growth 2022-2028
LNG Imports by Country 2022

References:

https://www.naturalgasworld.com/senegal-mauritania-on-the-cusp-of-lng-exports-gas-in-transition-104761
https://insight.factset.com/mexico-lng-the-permians-gateway-to-the-east
https://www.gem.wiki/Mozambique_LNG_Terminal
https://www.gem.wiki/Nigeria_LNG_Terminal
https://www.pumpindustry.com.au/the-biggest-upcoming-natural-gas-projects/
https://www.oilandgasmiddleeast.com/news/qatars-30-billion-lng-megaproject-on-track-to-complete-construction-by-2027
https://www.eni.com/en-IT/media/press-release/2023/04/eni-inaugurates-congo-lng-project-in-the-republic-of-the-congo.html