Energy Transfer LP is developing a large-scale LNG facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana located on the Calcasieu ship channel. The project will convert Energy Transfer’s existing Lake Charles LNG import and regasification terminal to an LNG liquefaction and export facility, providing a cost advantage over other proposed LNG projects on the Gulf Coast.

The project includes three 5.5 MTPA liquefaction trains which will utilize existing infrastructure. It will also benefit from abundant natural gas supply and proximity to major pipeline infrastructure, including Energy Transfer’s vast pipeline network. The project is estimated to create up to 4,000 jobs during construction and 200 full-time positions when fully operational.

The existing Lake Charles LNG import and regasification terminal has approximately 430,000 cubic meters of above ground LNG storage capacity, two deep water docks capable of handling ships with up to 217,000 cubic meters of capacity, and a deep water turning basin.

FOOTPRINT EXPANSION

The project will add 240 acres to Lake Charles LNG’s overall footprint which will allow for the development of a liquefaction and export facility. It is the only brownfield project among those in the pre-FID process.

The ability to recapitalize existing assets provides a cost advantage over other proposed LNG projects on the Gulf Coast, with ready access to U.S. gas supply through existing connections to Henry Hub, and connectivity to Energy Transfer’s vast network of natural gas pipelines.

Project Updates

Lake Charles LNG signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction contract in September 2024 with a joint venture comprised of KBR and Technip Energies to construct the liquefaction facility. - Lake Charles LNG has signed several long-term LNG offtake agreements. In April 2025, Lake Charles LNG entered into a non-binding heads of agreement with MidOcean Energy that would fund 30% of the construction costs and be entitled to receive 30% of the LNG production (approximately 5.0 mtpa). View further information on the newsroom page.

Subject to the execution of additional LNG offtake agreements, commitments from third parties for equity investments in the project and the satisfaction of other conditions, Lake Charles LNG targets making a final investment decision in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Economic Benefit for Louisiana

Construction is expected to bring about thousands of jobs and related economic activity to benefit the region. The project is estimated to create up to 4,000 local jobs during construction and 200 full-time positions when fully operational.

Environmentally Sensitive

The technology proposed for the project is designed to make it one of the most efficient and cleanest operating LNG facilities in the United States with air emissions expected to be well below both U.S. and Louisiana state limits. By using existing infrastructure, including Energy Transfer's vast pipeline network, the new project will further mitigate environmental impacts from new construction.