According to GlobalData’s LNG Liquefaction Database, there was a total liquefaction capacity of 97 mtpa (million tonnes per annum) in Oceania in 2023, shared across 2 countries. By 2027, the total LNG liquefaction capacity is expected to rise to 114mtpa. 4 new LNG liquefaction terminals are expected to commence operations by 2027. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global LNG Liquefaction segment. Buy the latest LNG terminal profiles here.
In 2023, Australia had liquefaction capacity of 89mtpa, followed by Papua New Guinea at 8mtpa. Here are the five largest LNG liquefaction terminals in Oceania by capacity in 2023, according to GlobalData’s LNG Liquefaction Database.
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1. North West Shelf LNG
North West Shelf is located in Western Australia. Key owners include BP Plc (16.67%), Chevron Corp (16.67%), Shell plc (16.66%), Woodside Energy Group Ltd (33.33%), and the terminal is operated by Woodside Energy Group Ltd. It became operational in 1989 and has an LNG liquefaction capacity of 16.9mtpa. The terminal uses the process – C3MR, Air Products. Buy the profile here.
2. Gorgon LNG
The Gorgon LNG liquefaction terminal is operated by Chevron Australia Pty Ltd. It started operations in 2016 and is located in Western Australia. The terminal has an LNG liquefaction capacity of 15.6mtpa and uses the process – C3MR/Split MR, Air Products. Key owners of the terminal include Chevron Corp (47.3%), Exxon Mobil Corp (25.0%), and Shell (25.0%). Buy the profile here.
3. Australia Pacific LNG
Located in Queensland, Australia, the Australia Pacific LNG liquefaction terminal is owned by China Petrochemical Corp (25%), ConocoPhillips (47.50%), and Origin Energy Ltd (27.50%). The terminal has an LNG liquefaction capacity of 9.0mtpa and uses the process – Optimized Cascade Process, ConocoPhillips. Buy the profile here.
4. Ichthys LNG
The Ichthys LNG liquefaction terminal is located in Northern Territory, Australia. Inpex Corp is the operator of the terminal, which became operational in 2018. It has an LNG liquefaction capacity of 8.9mtpa and the key owners of the terminal include Inpex Corp (66.25%) and TotalEnergies SE (26%). The terminal uses the process – C3MR/Split MR, Air Products. Buy the profile here.
5. Wheatstone LNG
The Wheatstone LNG liquefaction terminal is located in Western Australia. Key owners include Chevron Corp (64.14%), Kuwait Petroleum Corp (13.40%), and Woodside Energy Group Ltd (13%). It has an LNG liquefaction capacity of 8.9mtpa. The terminal started operations in 2017 and is operated by Chevron Australia Pty Ltd. The Wheatstone LNG liquefaction terminal uses the process – Optimized Cascade Process, ConocoPhillips. Buy the profile here.
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