Vista Pacífico LNG development
By Global Infrastructure Sherpa · Dec 22, 2022
Vista Pacífico LNG
Project
Sempra Infraestructura is advancing the development of Vista Pacífico LNG in conjunction with the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE). Vista Pacífico LNG is expected to be a mid-scale facility with an export capacity of approximately 3.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa).
Deal Analysis
Sempra Infraestructura, in conjunction with Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) and Empresa de Energía del Pacífico, is advancing the development of Vista Pacífico LNG, a mid-scale LNG export facility in Mexico. The project, with an expected export capacity of 3.5 Mtpa, signifies a strategic move to expand LNG export capabilities on the Pacific coast. This development could enhance Mexico's role in the global LNG market, providing access to Asian markets and diversifying export routes.
The Vista Pacífico LNG project is notable due to the involvement of Sempra Infraestructura, a key player in North American energy infrastructure, and CFE, Mexico's state-owned electric utility. The mid-scale capacity of 3.5 Mtpa positions it strategically within the LNG export landscape. The project's location in Mexico offers potential advantages in terms of transportation costs and access to growing Asian LNG demand. However, the lack of disclosed financial details makes it difficult to fully assess the project's economic viability and potential returns.
- Involves Sempra Infraestructura, a major energy infrastructure player.
- Partnership with Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Mexico's state-owned electric utility.
- Mid-scale LNG export facility with a capacity of 3.5 Mtpa.
- Located in Mexico, offering potential access to Asian markets.
Market Context: The global LNG market is experiencing growth, driven by increasing demand for cleaner energy sources and the need for energy security. Mexico is strategically positioned to capitalize on this trend, particularly with access to both the Atlantic and Pacific basins. LNG export projects are capital intensive and require long-term supply agreements to ensure economic viability.
Source Intelligence
KEY DETAILS
Vista Pacífico LNG is authorized to re-export up to 200,000 million cubic feet per year (Bcf/year) of LNG produced with US natural gas. Quote: "Vista Pacífico LNG está autorizada a reexportar hasta 200,000 millones de pies cúbicos al año (Bcf/año) de GNL producido con gas natural estadounidense del proyecto en desarrollo en Topolobampo, Sinaloa, México, a cualquier país con el que Estados Unidos no tenga un TLC que exija trato nacional para el comercio de gas natural."
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Capacity
Se prevé que Vista Pacífico LNG sea una instalación de escala media con una capacidad de exportación de aproximadamente 3.5 millones de toneladas anuales (Mtpa).
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Location
del proyecto en desarrollo en Topolobampo, Sinaloa, México
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Announcement
22 diciembre, 2022
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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Sempra Infraestructura
developer
"Sempra Infraestructura está avanzando en el desarrollo de Vista Pacífico LNG en conjunto con la Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), como se anunció anteriormente."
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Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE)
developer
"Sempra Infraestructura está avanzando en el desarrollo de Vista Pacífico LNG en conjunto con la Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), como se anunció anteriormente."
high quality
Enriched Feb 19, 2026
Market Context
This deal is part of the LNG sector in Mexico.
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