TotalEnergies ships first LNG cargo from Mexico's new Pacific terminal to Asia

TotalEnergies, which owns a 16.6% stake in the ECA LNG project, exported the first liquefied natural gas cargo from Phase 1 of the new export terminal on Mexico’s Pacific coast to Asian markets. The single‑train plant in Baja California can produce 3.25 million tonnes per year, with the first cargo representing part of a 1.7 Mtpa off‑take agreement that TotalEnergies will hold exclusively for the next 20 years.

The terminal uses U.S. natural gas sourced from the Permian Basin, shortening the maritime route to the Pacific basin and reducing transport costs. Completion of Phase 1 is targeted for summer 2026, with a larger second phase under development at the same site. TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné said the start‑up “strengthens the quality of our integrated LNG portfolio in North America” and provides a reliable new source of gas for global customers.