Mexico’s Energia Costa Azul Begins LNG Exports

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that Mexico’s Energia Costa Azul liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal shipped its first cargo on July 8, marking the start of Phase 1 operations. The new facility adds 0.4 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of export capacity, tripling Mexico’s LNG export capacity and making it the country’s second LNG export terminal. Located on the Pacific Coast, it provides shorter shipping routes to Asian markets.

The EIA notes that the terminal exports LNG made from US-sourced natural gas under approvals from the US Department of Energy (DOE). Project developer Sempra has also proposed a second phase that would add 1.6 Bcf/d of export capacity, further expanding North America’s LNG exports to global markets.