U.S. LNG feedgas demand rose last week from stronger intake at several terminals, even as Freeport and Corpus Christi had feedgas disruptions.
U.S. LNG feedgas demand averaged 15.2 Bcf/d last week, up 0.43 Bcf/d from the prior week. Freeport began the week at full utilization, but Train 2 tripped offline on August 27, reducing feedgas through the weekend. On average, Freeport's intake was higher than the week before. Intake at Cameron rebounded to full capacity after being reduced from August 18 to 21. Feedgas deliveries to Sabine Pass and Calcasieu Pass also increased slightly week-on-week, while flows to Corpus Christi declined. Deliveries to Corpus Christi have been below 1.5 Bcf/d since August 26.
Commissioning volumes at Plaquemines LNG edged higher, averaging 3.12 Bcf/d last week. The new terminal continues to receive FERC authorizations for additional equipment. Blocks 1–14, 16, and 18 are now authorized to take feedgas and produce LNG, while Block 15 is approved to take nitrogen gas, the final step before feedgas introduction. The entire terminal will likely be producing LNG soon, though it will not be officially placed into service until mid-2026 for Phase 1 and 2027 for Phase 2. For more insights on the U.S. LNG industry, check out our LNG Voyager Weekly Report.
