U.S. EIA Natural Gas Weekly Update Report – November 2, 2023

LNG data below from the November 2, 2023 U.S. EIA Natural Gas Weekly Update Report.

Pipeline Receipts for LNG Exports:

Increase in Deliveries: U.S. LNG export terminals saw a 2.0% rise in natural gas deliveries, averaging 13.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d).

South Louisiana Gains: Deliveries to South Louisiana terminals went up by 2.9%, reaching 8.7 Bcf/d.

Steady Elsewhere: Natural gas deliveries to South Texas remained at 4.1 Bcf/d, with deliveries outside the Gulf Coast holding at 1.1 Bcf/d.

Vessels Departing U.S. Ports:

Total Departures: 29 LNG vessels left U.S. ports from October 26 to November 1.

Breakdown by Terminal:

Sabine Pass: 9 vessels

Cameron: 5 vessels

Corpus Christi: 5 vessels

Freeport: 4 vessels

Calcasieu Pass: 3 vessels

Elba Island: 2 vessels

Cove Point: 1 vessel

Combined Capacity: The vessels have a total LNG-carrying capacity of 108 Bcf.

Updates on LNG Terminals:

Freeport LNG Terminal:

FERC Approval: Received on October 27 for commissioning of the second loading dock's facilities.

Additional Authorization: Required for restarting operations of Loop 2 LNG circulation for ship loading.

Calcasieu Pass LNG Terminal:

FERC Authorization: Granted on October 26 to Venture Global LNG Inc. for service commencement of liquefaction blocks 7–9.

Liquefaction Units: All blocks are now in service at the terminal.

Phase 3 Facilities: FERC approved a modified commissioning plan for service initiation.