As of 2026, the global LNG industry operates approximately 520 MTPA of liquefaction capacity and 1,000+ MTPA of regasification capacity. This interactive map highlights major liquefaction (export) and regasification (import) terminals worldwide.
Liquefaction (Export) Terminals
Regasification (Import) Terminals
Top 10 Liquefaction Terminals (2026)
| Terminal | Country | Capacity (MTPA) | Technology | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ras Laffan | Qatar | 77 (expanding to 110+) | C3MR, Cascade | Operating + Expansion |
| Sabine Pass | USA | 30 | C3MR (6 trains) | Operating |
| Gorgon | Australia | 15.6 | C3MR (3 trains) | Operating |
| Golden Pass | USA | 15.6 | C3MR | Starting 2026 |
| Cameron LNG | USA | 15 | C3MR (3 trains) | Operating |
| Corpus Christi | USA | 15 | C3MR | Operating |
| Freeport LNG | USA | 15 | C3MR | Operating |
| Yamal LNG | Russia | 17.4 | C3MR (Arctic conditions) | Operating |
| Sakhalin-2 | Russia | 11.6 | C3MR | Operating |
| QCLNG | Australia | 8.5 | C3MR | Operating |
Regional Capacity Analysis
Export Capacity by Region (2026)
United States
~100 MTPA (19% of global)
Qatar
77 MTPA (15%, expanding)
Australia
~88 MTPA (17%)
Russia
~32 MTPA (6%)
Malaysia
~30 MTPA (6%)
Others
~193 MTPA (37%)
Import Capacity by Region (2026)
Asia-Pacific
~650 MTPA (60% of global)
Europe
~260 MTPA (24%)
Americas
~90 MTPA (8%)
Middle East & Africa
~80 MTPA (8%)
Major Projects Under Construction (2026-2028)
- Qatar North Field Expansion: +48 MTPA (bringing total to 126 MTPA by 2027)
- US Gulf Coast Expansions: Plaquemines (20 MTPA), Port Arthur (13 MTPA), Rio Grande (17 MTPA)
- Mozambique LNG: 12.9 MTPA (suspended, potential restart 2026)
- East Africa LNG (Tanzania): 10 MTPA (under development)
- Arctic LNG 2 (Russia): 19.8 MTPA (under sanctions, delayed)
- Papua LNG: 5.4 MTPA (ExxonMobil, Santos)
Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs)
FSRUs have become critical for rapid deployment of import capacity, especially post-2022 in Europe:
FSRU Advantages
- Speed: Deployment in 6-18 months vs. 3-5 years for land-based terminals
- Cost: $300-500 million vs. $1-2 billion for onshore
- Flexibility: Can be relocated to different markets
- Capacity: Typical FSRU: 3-5 MTPA regasification capacity, 170,000 m³ storage
Notable FSRU Deployments (2023-2026):
- Germany: 3 FSRUs chartered (Wilhelmshaven, Brunsbüttel, Lubmin) — 27 MTPA
- Netherlands: Gate Terminal expansion with FSRU — 12 MTPA
- Finland: Inkoo FSRU — 5 MTPA
- Italy: Piombino FSRU — 5 MTPA
Key Takeaways
- Global liquefaction capacity: ~520 MTPA (2026), up from 404 MTPA in 2020
- USA leads exports with ~100 MTPA capacity across Gulf Coast terminals
- Qatar expanding aggressively: 77 → 126 MTPA by 2027 (North Field East & South)
- Asia dominates imports: Japan (220 MTPA), China (110 MTPA), South Korea (120 MTPA)
- Europe post-2022: Rapid FSRU deployment to replace Russian pipeline gas
- 2026-2028 wave: 100+ MTPA of new liquefaction capacity under construction
- Market shift: Potential oversupply by 2027-2028 may pressure spot prices