TotalEnergies ships first ECA LNG Phase 1 cargo to Asia
- TotalEnergies shipped the first cargo from ECA LNG Phase 1 to Asia.
- TotalEnergies holds a 16.6% stake in ECA LNG alongside operator Sempra Infrastructure.
- TotalEnergies will offtake 1.7 Mtpa of LNG for 20 years and will be the sole offtaker during the ramp‑up phase.
- Phase 1 is a single‑train 3.25 Mtpa liquefaction plant using Permian Basin feed gas; substantial completion is expected summer 2026 and a larger Phase 2 is under development.
Cargo and offtake
TotalEnergies shipped to Asia the very first cargo from ECA LNG Phase 1 and will offtake 1.7 million tonnes per year of LNG for 20 years, serving as the sole offtaker during the facility's ramp‑up phase.
Plant details
ECA LNG Phase 1 is a single‑train liquefaction facility with a nameplate capacity of 3.25 Mtpa. It is supplied with U.S. feed gas sourced from the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico and has leveraged synergies with an existing regasification plant to reduce construction costs.
Location and timing
Positioned on Mexico’s Pacific Coast in Baja California, the terminal shortens maritime routes to Asia and other Pacific Basin markets, cutting transport time and cost. The project is expected to reach substantial completion in summer 2026, with long‑term LNG sales agreements taking effect as commercial operations commence.
Stakeholders and next steps
TotalEnergies holds a 16.6% stake in the project alongside operator Sempra Infrastructure. A larger Phase 2 is under development at the same site.
Source: TotalEnergies