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Gato Negro LNG is a Mexican energy developer focused on liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction and export projects. Its flagship initiative is the Gato Negro Manzanillo LNG terminal in the port of Manzanillo, Colima, on Mexico's Pacific coast.
The company plans to import natural gas from the US Permian Basin via existing pipelines, liquefy it using modular technology, and export LNG primarily to Asia-Pacific markets, with additional volumes for the Americas and domestic Mexico. Phase 1 targets around 3 MTPA capacity (approximately 0.5 Bcf/d), with expansions potentially reaching 8-9 MTPA across multiple phases by the early 2030s.
Headquartered in Mexico City, Gato Negro LNG holds US Department of Energy authorizations for gas exports to FTA countries and is pursuing non-FTA permits. It has advanced environmental permitting in Mexico and engaged partners such as Samsung E&A for engineering. The project benefits from competitive Waha-indexed gas pricing, existing infrastructure, and shorter shipping times to Asia.
Ownership is held by Mexican citizens Carlos Camacho and Emilio Fuentes. The company maintains affiliations with Houston-based Big River Energy and connections to Esentia Energy for supporting midstream assets. It also explores a Gulf Coast project in Tampico, Tamaulipas.
In the industry, Gato Negro LNG represents an emerging independent player in Mexico's Pacific LNG export sector, leveraging regional advantages amid growing global demand for flexible LNG supply.
Also known as Gato Negro Manzanillo LNG and Gato Negro Permitium Uno S.A.P.I. de C.V..
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