Total announced that the Cameron LNG project has achieved first LNG production from train 1. The project will begin exports in the following weeks. Phase 1 of the Cameron LNG project of 13.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) capacity includes three LNG trains of 4.5 Mtpa each.
Cameron LNG project is operated by Cameron LNG LLC jointly owned by Sempra Energy (50.2%), Total (16.6%), Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (16.6%) and Mitsubishi/NYK (16.6%).
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The Cameron LNG co-owners are now discussing a possible expansion of the base project, already authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This expansion would add two liquefaction trains of 4.5 Mtpa capacity each and two LNG storage tanks.
Total entered the Cameron LNG project through the acquisition of Engie’s upstream LNG business in 2018. The first phase of the Cameron LNG project of 13.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) capacity includes three LNG trains of 4.5 Mtpa each. Construction is currently taking place for trains 2 and 3 with first production expected by the turn of the year and mid-2020 respectively.
Commenting on the project, Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Total, said that:
The start-up of the LNG production marks an important milestone for the Cameron LNG project. This achievement is the result of work carried out by all of the teams and project partners. Total’s commitment to Cameron LNG and its expansion is in line with our strategy to continue building a strong position in the US LNG market. With Cameron LNG start-up, we will achieve our target of being integrated along the gas value chain in the US since we are already a gas producer in the country
