LNG supply projects and regasification plants
Shell is a global leader in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply, with varying interests in a diverse portfolio of liquefaction and regasification projects around the world. These projects enhance energy security and contribute to the transition towards a more sustainable energy future.
Liquefaction
LNG liquefaction process
LNG is produced by cooling natural gas to -162掳C (-260掳F), turning it into a liquid. First, natural gas is treated to remove water, carbon dioxide, sulphur compounds and other impurities, leaving mostly methane (CH鈧�).
Next, the treated gas is cooled down in stages using a series of heat exchangers until it condenses into a liquid. This liquid is about 600 times smaller in volume than its gaseous state, making it more efficient to store and transport.
The LNG is then stored in insulated tanks to keep it cold and shipped in LNG carriers to various destinations around the world.
Atlantic LNG
- Location: Trinidad and Tobago
- Status: Operational
- Total capacity: 14.8 million tonnes per annum
- Shell interest: 47.15%
- Information: A significant supplier of LNG to the Americas, driving economic growth in Trinidad and Tobago.
Peru LNG
- Location: Peru
- Status: Operational
- Total capacity: 4.5 million tonnes per annum
- Shell interest: 20%
- Information: The first natural gas liquefaction plant in South America, serving markets in the Americas and Asia.
LNG Canada
- Location: Canada
- Status: Under development
- Total capacity: 14 million tonnes per annum
- Shell interest: 40%
- Information: Enhances Canada's LNG export capacity, supporting global LNG demand.
Regasification
LNG regasification process
Regasification is the process of turning LNG back into gas so it can be used as fuel for power generation, heating and other applications.
This process starts with unloading the LNG from ships at import terminals and storing it in insulated tanks to keep it cold. When needed, the LNG is pumped from the tanks to vaporisers, which use heat exchangers to warm it up and turn it back into gas.
Once it is back in gas form, it is fed into the local gas distribution network or directly to end-users, such as power plants, industrial facilities, and residential consumers.
Costa Azul
- Location: Mexico
- Status: Operational
- Shell interest: Capacity rights
- Information: Supplies LNG to Mexico and the western United States.
Elba Island
- Location: USA
- Status: Operational
- Shell interest: Leased
- Information: A key regasification terminal for the southeastern United States.
Lake Charles
- Location: USA
- Status: Operational
- Shell interest: Leased
- Information: Supports LNG supply to the Gulf Coast region.
