LNG Terminal Project in Mexico Starts with Collaboration Efforts

Energy company GFI LNG and energy infrastructure developer Pilot LNG have joined forces to establish a small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Salina Cruz, Mexico. The partners aim to kick off front-end engineering and design (FEED) development for the project this quarter, with a projected 12-18 month development and permitting timeline leading to a final investment decision (FID) in the second half of 2025. The facility is set to be fully operational between mid-to-late 2027, producing 600,000 gallons of LNG daily, equivalent to around 0.34 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA).

To expedite the project, the Salina Cruz terminal will feature modular, land-based liquefaction equipment and an optimized storage solution. Additionally, a floating storage unit (FSU) with a capacity of 50,000 to 140,000 m³ will be anchored within the newly expanded breakwater at the Port of Salina Cruz. The terminal will utilize domestic Mexican gas from the Veracruz gulf region to access lucrative markets along the Pacific Coast, including LNG marine fuel deliveries at the Pacific entry of the Panama Canal and Southern California.

Gomez, representing GFI LNG, highlighted the positive impact the infrastructure in Salina Cruz will have on the region, providing cleaner fuel to growing markets and bringing significant community investment. CEO of Pilot, Jonathan Cook, emphasized the importance of local ties and community engagement in the project, expressing enthusiasm for collaborating with GFI to advance the development of the LNG terminal in Salina Cruz.

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