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Elba Island (Phase 1)

Operational

Project Details

CountryUnited States
LocationGeorgia
Terminal TypeLiquefaction (Export)
Rig TypeOnshore
Capacity0.75 mtpa / 1 bcm
Trains3
Start Date01-Jan-2019
Cost (US$bn)-
Origin-
Destination-
OwnersKinder Morgan [Operator] {United States}, Blackstone {United States}
BuyersShell plc {United Kingdom}

Status Notes

January 2026 - The project is operational; January 2024 - Kinder Morgan has a 25.5% operating interest in the project; July 2023 - Cheniere Energy has shipped one LNG cargoes from the overall project; September 2022 - Kinder Morgan, Inc. has closed the sale of 25.5% interest in the project to an undisclosed financial buyer; Train 1 operational in October 2019; Project is part of USD2bn Elba Island LNG Project which will have 10 trains; Phase I includes three trains (Elba Island LNG T1 - 3); The remaining 25.5% interest in the project is held by an undisclosed financial buyer

Last reviewed: 12 Feb 2026