LNG

Sempra holds an ownership interest in Sempra Infrastructure Partners, a leader in developing America’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export market. Sempra Infrastructure Partners is building the infrastructure to bring cleaner, more reliable and more affordable energy to the world. The company’s existing and proposed LNG projects are designed to leverage America’s abundance of natural gas through LNG exports in an effort to help reduce the trade deficit, create jobs, meet global energy demand and improve the energy security of U.S. allies.

LNG exports portfolio  

In the form of LNG, natural gas can be shipped from parts of the world where it is abundant to where it is in demand. Vast supplies of natural gas near the U.S. Gulf Coast region provide LNG projects direct access to existing pipelines and storage infrastructure.

tially reducing the time it takes for U.S. natural gas to travel to Asian markets from an average of 21 days to approximately 11 days.

What is liquefied natural gas, or LNG?
LNG is a natural gas that has been supercooled to minus 260 degrees Fahrenheit. At that temperature, natural gas condenses into a liquid, which takes up to 600 times less space than in its gaseous state, making it feasible to transport over long distances.

What are some qualities and benefits of LNG?
It is odorless, colorless, non-corrosive and non-toxic. Its weight is less than one-half that of water. When combusted, natural gas generates 50% less carbon dioxide than coal.

The use of LNG is a proven, reliable and safe process, and it has been used in the United States since 1917. Transportation of LNG via ship has a long record of safe operation.