Export terminal · Texas, United States
Corpus Christi LNG Terminal
Corpus Christi LNG Terminal is an operating LNG export terminal in Texas, United States. The tracker lists 6 tracked units with 15 Mtpa operating, 10 Mtpa under construction, 27.3 Mtpa proposed, the earliest starting in 2018. Owners include Corpus Christi Liquefaction LLC, Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage III LLC, Cheniere Energy and others.
Operating
15 Mtpa
20.4 bcm/y · 3 units
Under construction
10 Mtpa
13.6 bcm/y · 1 unit
Proposed
27.3 Mtpa
37.1 bcm/y · 2 units
At a glance
- Country
- United States
- State / province
- Texas
- Region
- Americas
- Import / export
- Export
- Onshore / floating
- Not reported
- Status (rolled up)
- Operating
- Trains / phases tracked
- 6
- Earliest start year
- 2018
- Latest start year
- 2021
- Coordinates
- 27.9135° N, 97.2866° W
- GEM terminal ID
- T100000130216
- GEM wiki page
- gem.wiki
Trains and phases
Each row is one unit as tracked by GEM. Ordered by start year, then proposal year.
| Unit | Status | Capacity (Mtpa) | Capacity (bcm/y) | Start | Proposed | FID | Owner (as reported) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 T01 | Operating | 5 | 6.8 | 2018 | 2011 | Not reported | Corpus Christi Liquefaction LLC [100%] |
| Stage 1 T02 | Operating | 5 | 6.8 | 2019 | 2011 | Not reported | Corpus Christi Liquefaction LLC [100%] |
| Stage 2 T03 | Operating | 5 | 6.8 | 2021 | 2018 | Not reported | Corpus Christi Liquefaction LLC [100%] |
| Stage 3 (T11-T12) Expansion | Proposed | 3.28 | 4.46 | — | 2022 | FID | Cheniere Energy Inc [100%] |
| Stage 4 (T13-16) Expansion | Proposed | 24 | 32.6 | — | 2025 | Not reported | Cheniere Energy Inc [100%] |
| Stage 3 (T04-T10) | Under construction | 10 | 13.6 | — | — | FID | Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage III LLC [100%] |
Capacity by status
| Status | Units | Mtpa | bcm/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 3 | 15 | 20.4 |
| Under construction | 1 | 10 | 13.6 |
| Proposed | 2 | 27.3 | 37.1 |
Owners and operators
Stakes as reported by GEM per unit, merged across units. Percentages are omitted where GEM does not give them.
Owners
- Cheniere Energy100%(2/6 units)
- Corpus Christi Liquefaction LLC100%(3/6 units)
- Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage III LLC100%(1/6 units)
Parent companies
- Cheniere Energy100%(5/6 units)
- Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage III LLC100%(1/6 units)
Operators
- Cheniere Energy(3/6 units)
- Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage III LLC(1/6 units)
Reported cost
Global Energy Monitor's estimated cost for each unit that reports one, converted to US dollars. Estimates at the date GEM last updated the unit, not adjusted for inflation.
| Unit | Status | Capacity | Estimated cost | Per tonne a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 T01 | Operating | 5 Mtpa | $5.17 billion | $1,033 |
| Stage 1 T02 | Operating | 5 Mtpa | $5.17 billion | $1,033 |
| Stage 2 T03 | Operating | 5 Mtpa | $5.17 billion | $1,033 |
| Stage 3 (T04-T10) | Under construction | 10 Mtpa | $8 billion | $800 |
Financing as GEM records it: A loan of US$8.4 billion was provided for construction of Trains 1 and 2 by a consortium comprising Korea Development Bank and 30 international private banks · A loan of US$6.1 billion was provided for construction by a consortium comprising Korea Development Bank, 40 international private banks and undisclosed others
A unit with no cost reported is not shown, and the figures are never added across statuses. How the estimates compare is on project costs.
Location
Corpus Christi LNG Terminal at 27.9135° N, 97.2866° W, with 34 tracked gas pipelines passing within 25 km.
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- Coordinates
- 27.9135° N, 97.2866° W
- Coordinate accuracy (GEM)
- exact
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Connected gas pipelines
Tracked pipelines whose route passes within 25 km of this terminal, or whose name matches it. Proximity is not proof of a physical connection.
| Pipeline | Status | Length | Capacity | Distance | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Pipeline | Operating | 34 km | 15.64 bcm/y | 0.6 km | route proximity |
| Corpus Christi Pipeline | Operating | 37 km | 23 bcm/y | 1.2 km | route proximity |
| Houston Gas Pipeline (HPL) System | Operating | 6,116 km | 54.17 bcm/y | 2.3 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 8,530 km | 10.83 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 14 km | 3.51 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Cancelled | 5 km | 0.3 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 5 km | 1.09 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 2 km | 0.71 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 777 km | 8.38 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 14 km | 0.53 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 11 km | 0.1 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 28 km | 0.97 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 0 km | 1.02 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 53 km | 1.24 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 219 km | 1.33 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 24 km | 1.84 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 103 km | 3.05 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 0 km | 0.82 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 224 km | 2.04 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 2 km | 0.63 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 1 km | 0.37 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 40 km | 2.81 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 0 km | 1.79 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 0 km | 1.02 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Operating | 0 km | 0.99 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline | Proposed | 0 km | 0.77 bcm/y | 2.8 km | route proximity |
| Texas Eastern Transmission (TETCO) Gas Pipeline | Operating | 14,202 km | 119.47 bcm/y | 5.2 km | route proximity |
| Texas Eastern Transmission (TETCO) Gas Pipeline | Proposed | 5 km | 12.88 bcm/y | 5.2 km | route proximity |
| Texas Eastern Transmission (TETCO) Gas Pipeline | Operating | 2 km | 0.18 bcm/y | 5.2 km | route proximity |
| Texas Eastern Transmission (TETCO) Gas Pipeline | Proposed | 0 km | 0.33 bcm/y | 5.2 km | route proximity |
| Tennessee Gas Pipeline | Operating | 18,926 km | 10.22 bcm/y | 5.8 km | route proximity |
| Tennessee Gas Pipeline | Operating | 0 km | 9.14 bcm/y | 5.8 km | route proximity |
| Tennessee Gas Pipeline | Cancelled | 1,551 km | — | 5.8 km | route proximity |
| Tennessee Gas Pipeline | Cancelled | 547 km | 13.29 bcm/y | 5.8 km | route proximity |
Exposed to chokepoints
Where cargoes from this terminal would normally pass a maritime chokepoint, by destination market.
| Destination | Chokepoints on the usual route | Alternative route |
|---|---|---|
| East Asia | Panama CanalPanama slot availability and draught decide between these; the Cape is the fallback. | Suez CanalStrait of Malacca |
| South Asia | Suez CanalBab el-Mandeb | Cape of Good Hope |
Routing is an editorial model of typical laden voyages, held in a hand-maintained lane table. It is not vessel tracking, and it does not account for diversions, canal draught limits, ice class or seasonal closures. See methodology, browse every chokepoint, or take the machine-readable exposure feed.
In the news
Recent headlines that name Corpus Christi LNG Terminal. Matched by name, so it is approximate. Titles and links only; we store no article text.
Common questions
Generated from the same tracker fields as the tables above, so the two cannot disagree. Each answer stands on its own.
- Where is Corpus Christi LNG Terminal?
- Corpus Christi LNG Terminal is an LNG export terminal in Texas, United States. It is made up of 6 tracked trains and phases.
- Is Corpus Christi LNG Terminal operating?
- Corpus Christi LNG Terminal is operating, with its first tracked train starting in 2018.
- How much LNG can Corpus Christi LNG Terminal handle?
- Corpus Christi LNG Terminal has 15 Mtpa operating, 10 Mtpa under construction, 27.3 Mtpa proposed, equivalent to 20.4 bcm/y of gas a year in operation. Capacity at different statuses is never added together.
- Who owns Corpus Christi LNG Terminal?
- Corpus Christi LNG Terminal is owned by Cheniere Energy, Corpus Christi Liquefaction LLC and Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage III LLC, and operated by Cheniere Energy and Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage III LLC. Shares are as recorded in the current tracker release.
- Which maritime chokepoints do cargoes from Corpus Christi LNG Terminal pass?
- Cargoes from Corpus Christi LNG Terminal would normally pass Panama Canal, Suez Canal, Bab el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and 1 other. This is an editorial model of typical laden voyages by destination market, not vessel tracking, and any individual cargo may go another way.
- What pipelines connect to Corpus Christi LNG Terminal?
- 34 tracked gas pipelines pass within 25 km of Corpus Christi LNG Terminal. Proximity is not proof of a physical connection; each match is listed with its distance.
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