Sempra Infrastructure, a North American energy infrastructure subsidiary of Sempra, and its joint venture partner, French energy giant TotalEnergies, have expanded LNG production in Mexico by achieving the first LNG production at their Ensenada project.
It brought in Sempra Infrastructure and TotalEnergies ECA LNG Phase 1 The Ensenada liquefaction project comes online, with first LNG production now achieved as part of the process towards commercial operations. This project consists of one liquefaction train with a production capacity of 3.25 million tons per year of LNG. A second phase is also under development at the same location.
Justin ByrdCEO of Sempra Infrastructure commented: “This achievement reflects the dedication of the entire ECA LNG Phase 1 team and their unwavering commitment to the highest standards for successful project development.
“Production of our first LNG represents an important milestone on the path to full operations expected in the coming months, enabling reliable and safe energy delivery from North America’s Pacific coast to global markets.”
ECA’s LNG facility, located on Mexico’s Pacific coast, is expected to enable the supply of US natural gas to Asia and other Pacific Basin markets via the shortest shipping route, reducing transit times and transportation costs and thus providing customers with greater access to US natural gas at competitive prices.
Supported by long-term offtake deals with TotalEnergies and Mitsui & Co, ECA’s LNG first phase is expected to reach significant completion in the summer of 2026, with sales under long-term offtake and purchase agreements commencing shortly thereafter, when the facility commences commercial operations.
Sempra Infrastructure describes the first phase as the cornerstone of its dual-coast LNG portfolio. With projects along the US Gulf Coast and Mexico’s Pacific Coast, the company claims to provide its clients with the flexibility and reliability needed to meet growing demand.
The company is intent on expanding its LNG arsenal and existing asset portfolio, as demonstrated last year. Final investment decision To advance development, construction and operation Port Arthur LNG Phase II Project in Texas.
The project includes adding two trains to liquefy natural gas, one liquefied natural gas storage tank, and associated facilities with a production capacity of about 13 million tons annually.
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