North Pars LNG Terminal
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North Pars LNG Terminal is a cancelled (inferred 4 y) LNG export terminal in Iran.
Location
Table 1: Location details
| Name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| North Pars LNG Terminal | South Pars gas field, Perian Gulf, Iran | 26.619125, 52.067964 (approximate) |
The map below shows the approximate location of the terminal:
Project Details
Table 2: Infrastructure details
| Name | Facility type | Status | Capacity | Total terminal capacity | Offshore | Associated infrastructure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pars LNG Terminal | export[1] | cancelled (inferred 4 y) | 32 mtpa | 32.0 mtpa | False | – |
Table 3: Cost
| Name | Facility type | Cost | Total known terminal costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pars LNG Terminal | export[1] | – | – |
Financing
No financing data available.
Table 4: Project timeline
| Name | Facility type | Status | Proposal year | FID year | Construction year | Operating year | Inactive year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pars LNG Terminal | export[1] | cancelled (inferred 4 y) | 2018 | – | – | – | 2022 (cancelled) |
Ownership
Table 5: Ownership
| Name | Facility type | Status | Owners | Parent companies | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pars LNG Terminal | export[1] | cancelled (inferred 4 y) | QatarEnergy [100%][1] | QatarEnergy [100.0%] | – |
Background
In 2006, CNOOC signed an MoU with the National Iranian Oil Company to develop the North Pars gas field, with talks of an LNG terminal as part of the deal. Supposedly, by December of 2006 the plan included a four-train LNG facility with a 20 mtpa capacity.[2][3]
In 2007, the OECD reported that the LNG facilities would include three phases to produce LNG for export, with Iran taking LNG from one phase and China taking LNG from two phases.[4]
In 2008, it was quietly reported that a deal was signed, and that the gas produced could fuel up to three import terminals in China. Little was mentioned about the previously proposed export terminal in Iran.[5]
In 2010, WorleyParsons completed engineering works for the project, detailing it as four phase project capable of producing 20 mtpa. The site would be located near Barikan, and the plan mentioned three liquefaction technologies belonging to Linde, CH, and CS.[6]
In 2011, CNOOC was told by the Chinese government to stop work on the project as sanctions on Iran increased. Other sources indicate that Iran suspended its contract with CNOOC in 2011 due to lack of progress.[7][8] As such, the project is considered cancelled.
Articles and Resources
Additional data
To access additional data, including an interactive map of LNG terminals, a downloadable dataset, and summary data, please visit the Global Gas Infrastructure Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 https://www.offshore-energy.biz/qatar-petroleum-to-further-boost-north-field-output-with-new-lng-train/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "CNOOC to develop Iranian gas field". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ "Iran To Join LNG Race In Asia With Huge North Pars Development | OilPrice.com". oilprice.com. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ "Natural Gas Market Review 2007" (PDF). OECD. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "China silent on Iran gas deal". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ "CNOOC North Pars LNG Project – LNG Plant". WorleyParsons. Archived from the original on 2013-10-08. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ "Report: China curbs Iran energy work". Ynetnews. 2011-09-02. Retrieved 2026-07-02.
- ↑ "CHINA AND THE MIDDLE EAST" (PDF). USCC. 2013-06-06. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
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