Mexico's Energy Industry Gets a Boost with First Cargo from Energia Costa Azul LNG Terminal

The Energia Costa Azul liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Mexico has shipped its first cargo, marking a significant milestone for the country's energy industry. The project, developed by Sempra, has added 0.4 billion cubic feet per day of nominal export capacity from a single train, tripling Mexico's LNG export capacity.

The terminal is located on the Pacific Coast, making it easier to transport gas to Asian markets, where demand is growing. This location also boosts North American export capacity to 2.2 Bcf/d.

LNG exports from Energia Costa Azul are subject to regulatory approvals by the US Department of Energy (DOE) due to the project's reliance on natural gas sourced from the United States. The DOE has authorized 0.50 Bcf/d of LNG exports to countries with a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and 0.44 Bcf/d to non-FTA countries.