Mexican Court Halts LNG Terminal on Gulf of California Amid Environmental Concerns

A federal court in Mexico has temporarily halted construction of the Amigo LNG terminal on the Gulf of California, citing environmental concerns. The project would process at least 250,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in its first year and 3.7 million tonnes annually by its 10th year.

The court's ruling comes after environmental group Nuestro Futuro filed a constitutional rights challenge to the project. The Amigo LNG terminal would receive natural gas from the United States via pipeline, cool it into a liquid, and ship it to Asian markets by tanker.

Proponents of the project argue that similar terminals in the US have faced stricter environmental regulations and opposition, making Mexico an attractive location for development.