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Equinor expands global LNG portfolio with first US Gulf Coast cargo

The LNG carrier “Isabella” at Cheniere’s Sabine Pass facility in Louisiana.
The LNG carrier “Isabella”, owned by Maran Gas, completed its first LNG loading at Cheniere’s Sabine Pass facility in Louisiana. The vessel is one of several contracted by Equinor to transport LNG under the agreement with Cheniere.
Photo courtesy Cheniere

First cargo under long-term Cheniere agreements supports Equinor's ambition to double its global LNG portfolio by 2030.

Equinor has taken delivery of its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo under long-term supply agreements signed with Cheniere, the largest producer of LNG in the United States.

The cargo was loaded at Cheniere's Sabine Pass LNG export facility in in Louisiana and is bound for Europe. Future deliveries will serve customers in Asia and Europe, based on market demand, demonstrating Equinor's ability to connect reliable US energy supply with growing demand in global markets through its integrated LNG portfolio.

Helle Østergaard Kristiansen
Helle Østergaard Kristiansen, senior vice president for gas and power

Under the 15-year agreements signed in 2022 and 2023, Cheniere’s Gulf Coast facilities will ultimately supply Equinor with around 3.5 million tons of LNG annually. These volumes will allow Equinor to double its global LNG portfolio by 2030, strengthening the company's ability to deliver reliable energy to customers while supporting energy security and economic development in key international markets.

"Today's milestone further strengthens Equinor's position as a reliable supplier of energy to customers around the world," says Helle Østergaard Kristiansen, senior vice president for gas and power. "The United States will play an increasingly important role in our global LNG portfolio, complementing the strength of our existing gas position and providing additional flexibility to serve customers in Europe and Asia."

Chris Golden - portrait
Chris Golden, US country manager and senior vice president upstream US and Argentina

The Cheniere supply agreements are part of a wider effort to grow a diversified LNG business that offers energy security through long-term, reliable supply arrangements. As one of the world's largest suppliers of natural gas, Equinor combines access to competitive gas resources, shipping capabilities, and global marketing and trading expertise to deliver energy where it is needed most.

“The United States is a cornerstone of the global LNG market, with abundant natural gas resources, world-class infrastructure, and a growing role in meeting energy demand around the world,” says Chris Golden, US country manager and senior vice president upstream US and Argentina. "This first cargo highlights how Equinor can connect reliable American energy supply with customers in global markets, while further strengthening our long-term position in the United States.”

Alongside its substantial oil and natural gas production in the Gulf of America and Appalachian Basin, Equinor has built a significant midstream, marketing and trading business in the US. The addition of LNG volumes from the Gulf Coast further strengthens this integrated position, enhancing market access, portfolio flexibility, and long-term value creation.