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Lake Charles LNG

Awaiting FID

Project Details

CountryUnited States
LocationLake Charles, Louisiana
Terminal TypeLiquefaction (Export)
Rig TypeOnshore
Capacity16.5 mtpa / 22.4 bcm
Trains3
Start Date01-Jan-2026
Cost (US$bn)12.3
Origin-
Destination-
OwnersEnergy Transfer LP [Operator] {United States}
BuyersGunvor {Switzerland}, Chevron {United States}, Shell plc {United Kingdom}, SK Gas Co Ltd {South Korea}, ENN Energy Holdings Ltd {China (Mainland)}, China Gas Holdings Limited {Hong Kong, China}

Status Notes

January 2026 - The project has a capacity of 16.5mntpa; July 2025 - Energy Transfer LP has entered into a 20-year incremental sale and purchase agreement with Chevron U.S.A. Inc. for 1mntpa of LNG from the project, building on a previous 2mntpa agreement; June 2023 - FID is expected by the end of 2023; Energy Transfer is reviewing bid proposals for EPC contract to build facility in July 2020

Last reviewed: 12 Feb 2026