Export terminal · Tamaulipas, Mexico
New Fortress Altamira LNG Terminal
New Fortress Altamira LNG Terminal is an operating LNG export terminal (floating) in Tamaulipas, Mexico. The tracker lists 5 tracked units with 1.4 Mtpa operating, 1.4 Mtpa under construction, 1.4 Mtpa proposed, the earliest starting in 2024. It is owned by New Fortress Energy Inc.
Operating
1.4 Mtpa
1.9 bcm/y · 1 unit
Under construction
1.4 Mtpa
1.9 bcm/y · 1 unit
Proposed
1.4 Mtpa
1.9 bcm/y · 1 unit
At a glance
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Operating | 1.4 | 1.9 | 2024 | 2022 | FID | New Fortress Energy Inc [100%] |
| Unit 2 | Under construction | 1.4 | 1.9 | — | 2022 | FID | New Fortress Energy Inc [100%] |
| Unit 3 | Proposed | 1.4 | 1.9 | — | 2022 | Not reported | New Fortress Energy Inc [100%] |
| Unit 4 | Shelved | 1.4 | 1.9 | — | 2023 | Not reported | New Fortress Energy Inc [100%] |
| Unit 5 | Shelved | 1.4 | 1.9 | — | 2023 | Not reported | New Fortress Energy Inc [100%] |
Capacity by status
| Status | Units | Mtpa | bcm/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 1 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Under construction | 1 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Proposed | 1 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Shelved | 2 | 2.8 | 3.81 |
Owners and operators
Stakes as reported by GEM per unit, merged across units. Percentages are omitted where GEM does not give them.
Owners
Parent companies
Operators
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Operating | 1.4 Mtpa | $433 million | $310 |
| Unit 2 | Under construction | 1.4 Mtpa | $700 million | $500 |
| Unit 3 | Proposed | 1.4 Mtpa | $433 million | $310 |
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
New Fortress Altamira LNG Terminal at 22.6543° N, 97.6805° W, with 2 tracked gas pipelines passing within 25 km.
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- Coordinates
- 22.6543° N, 97.6805° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sur de Texas-Tuxpan Gas Pipeline | Operating | 770 km | 26.57 bcm/y | 4.8 km | route proximity |
| Sistema Nacional de Gasoductos (SNG) | Operating | 8,611 km | 51.1 bcm/y | 24.5 km | route proximity |
In the news
Recent headlines that name New Fortress Altamira 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 New Fortress Altamira LNG Terminal?
- New Fortress Altamira LNG Terminal is an LNG export terminal in Tamaulipas, Mexico. It is made up of 5 tracked trains and phases.
- Is New Fortress Altamira LNG Terminal operating?
- New Fortress Altamira LNG Terminal is operating, with its first tracked train starting in 2024.
- How much LNG can New Fortress Altamira LNG Terminal handle?
- New Fortress Altamira LNG Terminal has 1.4 Mtpa operating, 1.4 Mtpa under construction, 1.4 Mtpa proposed, equivalent to 1.9 bcm/y of gas a year in operation. Capacity at different statuses is never added together.
- Who owns New Fortress Altamira LNG Terminal?
- New Fortress Altamira LNG Terminal is owned by New Fortress Energy Inc, and operated by New Fortress Energy Inc. Shares are as recorded in the current tracker release.
- What pipelines connect to New Fortress Altamira LNG Terminal?
- 2 tracked gas pipelines pass within 25 km of New Fortress Altamira LNG Terminal. Proximity is not proof of a physical connection; each match is listed with its distance.
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