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TotalEnergies’ 16.6% ECA LNG stake supports near-term LNG cash flow up to 20 years

Jul 9, 2026, 1:27 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Direct stake in ECA LNG and a 20-year offtake agreement de-risk and monetize LNG volumes; near-term catalysts include the ramp-up and 2026 completion, potentially lifting LNG portfolio value and cash flows.

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TotalEnergies shipped the first LNG cargo from ECA LNG Phase 1, a Baja California project, holding 16.6% of the venture and securing 1.7 Mtpa of LNG for 20 years. Phase 1 capacity is 3.25 Mtpa with completion targeted for summer 2026, and TotalEnergies will be the sole offtaker during ramp-up, enhancing North American LNG exposure to Asia.

  • TotalEnergies holds 16.6% of ECA LNG; offtake 1.7 Mtpa for 20 years.
  • First Asia cargo shipped from ECA LNG Phase 1 on Mexico's Pacific Coast.
  • Phase 1 capacity 3.25 Mtpa; substantial completion forecast Summer 2026.
  • TotalEnergies to be sole offtaker during ramp-up.

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