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LNG AWARDS

AMERICAS LNG AWARDS EVENING 2026

October 14, 2026: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

ANNOUNCEMENT: Americas LNG Awards Shortlists Officially Confirmed

Learn more about our nominees and discover how they went above and beyond.

Americas LNG Award: Project of the Year 2026

The Americas LNG Award: Project of the Year is awarded to the company that in the past 12 months has excelled in driving forward American LNG export capacities. Nominees showcased innovations in project delivery, outstanding approaches to site safety, emissions reductions and/or time and cost efficiencies.

Cheniere Energy

Cheniere - Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage 3

Cheniere - Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage 3

Located in Gregory, Texas, the development comprises seven midscale liquefaction trains, adding more than 10 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of LNG production capacity. The project achieved substantial completion in August 2026, marking the transfer of the seventh and final train to Cheniere.

Caturus

Commonwealth LNG

Commonwealth LNG

In May 2026, Caturus reached a positive Final Investment Decision (FID) for its 9.5 Mtpa LNG facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The project secured $9.75 billion in financing, backed by $21.25 billion in commitments. Long-term agreements were signed with EQT, Glencore, Mercuria, PETRONAS, and Aramco Trading.

LNG Canada

LNG Canada

LNG Canada

Located in Kitimat, British Columbia, on the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation, the project loaded its first export cargo in June 2025. The first processing train entered operation shortly thereafter, followed by Train 2 in November 2025, bringing total production capacity to 14 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa).

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Port Arthur LNG

Port Arthur LNG

Over the past year, Phase 1 construction passed the halfway mark, while Phase 2 reached FID, secured long-term agreements with JERA, ConocoPhillips and EQT, and entered construction. Together, the phases represent approximately 26 Mtpa of LNG capacity supported by Gulf Coast access and integrated gas infrastructure.

Regasificadora Del Pacífico

Regasificadora del Pacífico

Regasificadora del Pacífico

The project addresses Colombia’s growing natural gas supply challenges by creating an alternative LNG import route to key demand centres. Its infrastructure spans offshore LNG storage, regasification, transportation, and connection to the national gas network near Buga.

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Venture Global - CP2

Venture Global - CP2

Located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, CP2 is one of the largest LNG export projects under development in North America. During the awards eligibility period, the project achieved key commercial, financial, regulatory, and construction milestones, moving from development to execution and demonstrating momentum in multiple areas of project delivery.

Americas LNG Award: Technological Innovation 2026

The Americas LNG Award: Technological Innovation honors outstanding progress  in LNG technology across the Americas. The award recognizes original and proprietary technologies that optimize processes, drive project efficiencies, enhance project performance, improve site safety, and/or protect ecosystems. 

Chart Industries

Chart Industries - TUF-LITE IV

Chart Industries - TUF-LITE IV

Chart Industries' Tuf-Lite® IV composite fan technology has been shortlisted for its contribution to improving LNG production efficiency, equipment reliability, and facility resilience through the enhancement of a critical component within the liquefaction process.

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ControlRooms.ai

ControlRooms.ai

ControlRooms.ai's AI-powered anomaly detection technology has been shortlisted for its innovative application of artificial intelligence to enhance operational awareness, predictive insights, and decision-making across LNG facilities.

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Hanwha Ocean & Hanwha Power - Ammonia-Capable Gas Turbine Technology

Hanwha Ocean & Hanwha Power - Ammonia-Capable Gas Turbine Technology

Hanwha Ocean and Hanwha Power's ammonia-capable gas turbine technology has been shortlisted for its potential to support the decarbonisation of maritime transport through the development of a flexible propulsion solution capable of operating on a range of fuel types.

Pipesense

Pipesense - Advanced Negative Pressure Wave (NPW) Leak Detection System

Pipesense - Advanced Negative Pressure Wave (NPW) Leak Detection System

Pipesense's Advanced Negative Pressure Wave (NPW) Leak Detection System has been shortlisted for its contribution to improving safety and operational reliability in LNG transfer and bunkering operations.

Sapphire Technologies (1)

Sapphire Technologies - Freespin In-Line Turboexpander (FIT)

Sapphire Technologies - Freespin In-Line Turboexpander (FIT)

Sapphire Technologies' FreeSpin® In-line Turboexpander (FIT) has been shortlisted for its innovative approach to energy recovery within LNG and natural gas infrastructure, transforming pressure reduction processes into a source of emissions-free electricity generation.

Americas LNG Award: Community Engagement, Environment & Social Value 2026

The Americas LNG Award: Community Engagement, Environment & Social Value is awarded to companies that create meaningful and tangible impact at local community level, role-model corporate stewardship and help to build or regenerate natural assets and the public realm for the betterment of local people and places.

Cameron LNG

Cameron LNG

Cameron LNG

Cameron LNG has been shortlisted for its commitment to community resilience, environmental stewardship, and stakeholder engagement through a range of initiatives that have delivered lasting benefits to communities across Cameron Parish, Louisiana.

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Cameron Parish Port, Harbor & Terminal District - Kim Montie, Executive Director

Cameron Parish Port, Harbor & Terminal District - Kim Montie, Executive Director

Kim Montie, Executive Director of the Cameron Parish Port, Harbor & Terminal District, has been shortlisted for her leadership in advancing community resilience, environmental stewardship, and sustainable economic development across Cameron Parish, Louisiana.

Cheniere Energy

Cheniere - Amy Miller, Director, Local Government and Community Affairs

Cheniere - Amy Miller, Director, Local Government and Community Affairs

Amy Miller, Director of Local Government and Community Affairs at Cheniere, has been shortlisted for her leadership in building a community engagement approach centred on listening, partnership, and long-term impact across the communities surrounding Cheniere's operations.

Sempra Infrastructure (1)

Sempra Infrastructure

Sempra Infrastructure

Sempra Infrastructure has been shortlisted for its commitment to creating long-term social, economic, and environmental value across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana through a broad range of community investment and sustainability initiatives.

Woodside (1)

Woodside Energy

Woodside Energy

Woodside Energy has been shortlisted for its commitment to environmental restoration and community benefit through a landmark habitat recovery initiative at Sam Houston Jones State Park in Louisiana.

Recognizing excellence in the energy industry

The Americas LNG Awards evening recognizes organizations that have made a stand out contribution to the LNG industry over the previous 12 months. As the sector continues on an unprecedented growth trajectory, the ceremony is an opportunity to raise awareness of the positive impact made by new projects, technologies and community engagement initiatives across the Americas. This international networking reception, hosted in an exceptional venue with a congenial atmosphere, is a highly anticipated fixture in the industry calendar. It is a key feature of Americas LNG Summit & Exhibition 2026, (October 13-15) – the fastest growing LNG event in the world, proudly held under the official auspices of the State of Louisiana.

All nominations will be reviewed by a judging committee comprised of industry experts. The shortlists nominations will be announced September 21st, with the winners announced at the Americas LNG Awards Evening on October 14, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

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The venue

LNG Center of Excellence at McNeese State University

📍115 West Sale Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601

The 2026 Americas LNG Awards will take place in the LNG Center of Excellence at McNeese State University. The Center, standing at 23,000 square feet, is housed in a new, modern building on the University Campus.

The LNG Center of Excellence at McNeese State University serves as a critical link between education, industry, government, community and innovation, preparing a workforce equipped to support one of the most important energy sectors in the world.

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