What is an LNG Terminal?
A specialized industrial facility designed to process, store, transfer, import, or export Liquefied Natural Gas — critical links in the global natural gas supply chain.
LNG terminals enable natural gas to be transported efficiently over long distances, particularly across oceans where pipelines are not available or practical.
Natural gas is converted into LNG by cooling it to approximately -260°F (-162°C), which transforms the gas into a liquid state. In this form, natural gas occupies about 600 times less volume than in its gaseous state, making it much easier and more economical to transport and store.
Export & import terminals.
Export LNG Terminals
Export terminals receive natural gas from domestic pipeline networks and process it through large liquefaction facilities. The gas is purified, cooled into LNG, stored in insulated cryogenic tanks, and then loaded onto specially designed LNG carrier ships for export to international markets.
- Natural gas processing systems
- Liquefaction trains
- Cryogenic LNG storage tanks
- Marine loading docks
- Pipeline interconnections
- Safety and monitoring systems
Import LNG Terminals
Import terminals receive LNG shipments from overseas carriers. Once unloaded, the LNG is stored in insulated tanks and later reheated through regasification, converting it back into natural gas for local or regional pipeline distribution systems.
- LNG unloading facilities
- Cryogenic storage tanks
- Regasification equipment
- Vaporization systems
- Pipeline distribution connections
What an LNG terminal does.
- Receiving natural gas or LNG cargo
- Liquefying or regasifying natural gas
- Storing LNG safely at cryogenic temperatures
- Loading and unloading LNG ships
- Connecting LNG supply to pipeline networks
- Supporting international energy trade
- Balancing seasonal or peak energy demand
Among the most strategically important energy facilities in the world.
Enable Global Trade
Enable international natural gas trade and support regions without pipeline access.
Improve Security
Improve energy security and supply diversification while helping stabilize energy markets.
Cleaner Alternatives
Provide cleaner-burning fuel alternatives to coal and oil, and support industrial growth and electricity generation.
Today, LNG terminals support the rapidly expanding global LNG market and help meet growing worldwide demand for reliable and cleaner energy sources.
Connect With Reliable U.S. LNG Supply
From liquefaction terminals along the U.S. Gulf Coast to global regasification ports, we help connect qualified buyers with dependable supply.