BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 2. North America’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity is projected to more than double from 11.4 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2023 to 24.4 Bcf/d by 2028, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Trend reports.
This growth is driven by ongoing construction projects across Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
Mexico’s capacity is expected to increase by 0.8 Bcf/d, with key projects including the Fast LNG Altamira units and Energía Costa Azul terminal. While additional West Coast projects with a combined capacity of 4.5 Bcf/d have been proposed, they await final investment decisions.
Canada will add 2.5 Bcf/d through projects in British Columbia, including LNG Canada, Woodfibre LNG, and Cedar LNG. Proposed expansions could further boost capacity by 4.1 Bcf/d.
The United States leads the expansion with 9.7 Bcf/d from five projects under construction, including Plaquemines LNG, Corpus Christi Stage III, and Golden Pass, all expected to begin exports by late 2024.
If these projects proceed as planned, North America’s growing LNG capacity will significantly strengthen its role in global energy markets.