TotalEnergies and Sempra Infrastructure Mark First LNG Shipment From Mexico’s Pacific Coast Export Terminal

TotalEnergies and Sempra Infrastructure Mark First LNG Shipment From Mexico’s Pacific Coast Export Terminal

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has shipped the first LNG cargo from ECA LNG Phase 1, the first LNG export terminal on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, to Asia. The facility is currently under commissioning in Baja California and is operated by Sempra Infrastructure, with TotalEnergies holding a 16.6% stake. TotalEnergies will offtake 1.7 million tonnes of LNG per year for 20 years once commercial operations begin and will be the sole LNG offtaker during the ramp-up phase. ECA LNG Phase 1 has a nameplate capacity of 3.25 million tonnes per annum and uses U.S. feed gas from the Permian Basin. Its Pacific Coast location gives it a strategic route to Asia and other Pacific Basin markets, helping reduce transport times and costs. The project is expected to reach substantial completion in summer 2026.

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 9-Jul-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies has shipped the first liquefied natural gas cargo from ECA LNG Phase 1 to Asia, marking an important step in the commissioning of the export terminal located on Mexico’s Pacific Coast in Baja California.

ECA LNG is the first LNG export terminal on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. TotalEnergies holds a 16.6% stake in the project alongside operator Sempra Infrastructure and will offtake 1.7 million tonnes per year of LNG for 20 years once commercial operations begin.

During the ramp-up phase, TotalEnergies will be the sole LNG offtaker from the facility, supporting the start-up of the project and the delivery of its first cargoes to international markets.

ECA LNG Phase 1 consists of a single-train liquefaction facility with a nameplate capacity of 3.25 million tonnes per annum. The plant liquefies U.S. natural gas supplied from the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico. The project has also used synergies with the existing regasification plant at the site to optimise construction costs.

A larger second phase is under development at the same location, further supporting the site’s long-term role in North American LNG exports.

The terminal’s location on Mexico’s west coast gives it a strategic advantage for supplying Asia and other Pacific Basin markets. By providing access to a shorter maritime route from North America to Asia, ECA LNG can help reduce shipping times and transportation costs for LNG exports.

The project is expected to reach substantial completion in summer 2026, with long-term LNG sales agreements taking effect shortly afterwards as the facility enters commercial operations.

“The start-up of ECA LNG, whose strategic location provides privileged access to Asian markets, strengthens the quality of our integrated LNG portfolio in North America,” said Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TotalEnergies. “TotalEnergies is pleased to contribute to the project’s ramp-up by exporting its first LNG cargoes.”

Justin Bird, Chief Executive Officer of Sempra Infrastructure, said the first shipment represents a new source of North American natural gas for global customers.

“At a time of increased uncertainty in the global LNG trade, we are excited to begin shipping a new and reliable source of natural gas from North America’s Pacific Coast to customers around the globe,” said Bird. “This achievement underscores the exceptional talent of the entire ECA LNG Phase 1 team and our company’s steadfast commitment to safe and strong project execution.”

TotalEnergies in LNG

TotalEnergies is the world’s third-largest LNG player, with a global portfolio of 44 million tonnes in 2025 supported by interests in liquefaction plants across multiple regions.

The company has an integrated position across the LNG value chain, including production, transportation, access to more than 20 million tonnes per annum of regasification capacity in Europe, trading and LNG bunkering.

TotalEnergies aims to increase the share of natural gas in its sales mix to close to 50% by 2030. The company is also working to reduce carbon emissions, eliminate methane emissions associated with the gas value chain and support local partners in the transition from coal to natural gas.

TotalEnergies, the world’s third largest LNG player

TotalEnergies is the world’s third largest LNG player with a global portfolio of 44 million tonnes in 2025 thanks to its interests in liquefaction plants in all geographies. The Company benefits from an integrated position across the LNG value chain, including production, transportation, access to more than 20 Mtpa of regasification capacity in Europe, trading, and LNG bunkering. TotalEnergies’ ambition is to increase the share of natural gas in its sales mix to close to 50% by 2030, to reduce carbon emissions and eliminate methane emissions associated with the gas value chain, and to work with local partners to promote the transition from coal to natural gas.

About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas, biogas and low-carbon hydrogen, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operations.

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