According to GlobalData’s LNG Liquefaction Database, there was a total liquefaction capacity of 95mtpa (million tonnes per annum) in the Middle East in 2022, shared across 3 countries. By 2026, the total LNG liquefaction capacity is expected to rise to 132mtpa. 2 new LNG liquefaction terminals are expected to commence operations by 2026. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global LNG Liquefaction segment. Buy the latest LNG terminals profiles here.
In 2022, Qatar had the highest liquefaction capacity at 78mtpa, followed by Oman at 11mtpa and the UAE at 6mtpa. Here are the five largest LNG liquefaction terminals in the Middle East by capacity in 2022, according to GlobalData’s LNG Liquefaction Database.
1. Ras Laffan III LNG
The Ras Laffan III LNG liquefaction terminal, in Al Khor, Qatar, is owned by QatarEnergy (70.0%) and Exxon Mobil (30.0%). The terminal became operational in 2009 and is operated by Qatargas Operating Co. With an LNG liquefaction capacity of 15.6mtpa, the terminal uses the process – AP-X, Air Products. Buy the profile here.
2. Ras Laffan II LNG
The Ras Laffan II LNG liquefaction terminal is operated by Qatargas Operating Co. It started operations in 2004 and is located in Al Khor, Qatar. The terminal has an LNG liquefaction capacity of 14.1mtpa and uses the process – C3MR/Split MR, Air Products. The terminal is owned by CPC (1.95%), Exxon Mobil (31%), and QatarEnergy (67.05%). Buy the profile here.
3. Qatargas I LNG
Qatargas I is located in Al Khor, Qatar. It became operational in 1996 and has an LNG liquefaction capacity of 10.0mtpa. Qatargas Operating Co is the operator of the terminal, which is owned by QatarEnergy (100%). The terminal uses the process – C3MR, Air Products. Buy the profile here.
4. Qatargas IV LNG
Located in Al Khor, Qatar, the Qatargas IV LNG liquefaction terminal started in 2011. It has an LNG liquefaction capacity of 7.8mtpa. Qatargas Operating Co is the operator of this terminal and is owned by QatarEnergy (70%) and Shell (30%). The terminal uses the process – AP-X, Air Products. Buy the profile here.
5. Qatargas III LNG
Owned by ConocoPhillips (30%), QatarEnergy (68.50%), and Mitsui & Co (1.50%), the Qatargas III LNG liquefaction terminal is located in Al Khor, Qatar. It became operational in 2010. Qatargas Operating Co is the operator of the terminal, which has an LNG liquefaction capacity of 7.8mtpa. The Qatargas III LNG liquefaction terminal uses the process – AP-X, Air Products. Buy the profile here.
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