U.S. pipeline regulator approves expansion of Cameron LNG plant

By Reuters Staff  October 26, 2022

Oct 26 (Reuters) - An expansion of the Cameron LNG liquefied natural gas export plant won approval by a U.S. regulator on Wednesday, advancing development of a fourth gas-chilling unit.

The Hackberry, Louisiana, project is part of an ongoing build up of U.S. LNG export capacity to address rising demand for the fuel in Europe and Asia. Three other U.S. Gulf Coast projects under development would add a combined 5.75 million tonnes per annum (MTPA)by 2025.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) approved the new unit and changes that would allow the facility to load two ships simultaneously. Cameron LNG is owned by a venture including Sempra Infrastructure, TotalEnergies, Mitsui and Japan LNG Investment Co.

The plant’s fourth processing unit would add 6.75 million MTPA. Construction would begin next year and when complete in 2027 export up to 21.7 MTPA. (Reporting by Gary McWilliams; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)