Jamaica to serve as Excelerate LNG regional hub

  • Gas
  • August 13, 2025

Excelerate Energy’s newly acquired Jamaica assets will serve as a regional hub for LNG distribution across the Caribbean.

Chief Executive Steven Kobos said Jamaica’s location gives it a structural cost advantage, given its proximity to the US, and will enable it able to respond quickly to regional demand.

In May, Excelerate completed its acquisition of the Montego Bay and Old Harbour LNG terminals, , along with the Clarendon combined heat and power plant, and small-scale LNG storage and regasification sites across the island.

Kobos said, “The Jamaica transaction represents a strategic inflection point for Excelerate. Our growth strategy has long included owning and operating downstream infrastructure assets and today, our business model reflects that ambition.”

… to continue reading this article and more, please login, register for free, or consider subscribing to gasworld

You’ve reached your weekly limit to access free articles!

Want to keep reading?

Please register for free and create a profile to gain access to this full article and gasworld’s daily news.

For access to more content including our monthly digital magazines, subscriber-only features or columns and all our other gasworld archives, please consider subscribing.

Alternatively, you can continue reading more articles as a guest on Wednesday, 20th August at 4:28PM

   

  • Related Posts

    • Gas
    • April 6, 2026
    Vision 2030: Why system alignment is critical to 2030 targets

    The ability to achieve 2030 targets hinges more on system alignment rather than the delivery of new generation technology. That’s the view of Dr Dietmar Tourbier, Director of Energy, Commonwealth…

    • Gas
    • April 3, 2026
    LNG storage strategies swing into action

    Many markets are in desperate need for more LNG with 20% of the world’s trade cut off by the ongoing Middle East conflict. This has placed increased scrutiny on storage…

    Have You Seen?

    Trump Threatens to Hit Iran Infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait Remains Blocked

    • April 6, 2026
    Trump Threatens to Hit Iran Infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait Remains Blocked

    Vision 2030: Why system alignment is critical to 2030 targets

    • April 6, 2026
    Vision 2030: Why system alignment is critical to 2030 targets

    US Intelligence Warns Iran Unlikely to Ease Hormuz Strait Chokehold Soon

    • April 4, 2026
    US Intelligence Warns Iran Unlikely to Ease Hormuz Strait Chokehold Soon

    MnSEIA, SEIA, And CCSA Criticize Minnesota’s Approval Of Xcel’s 200 MW Battery Program, Warning Of Risks To Ratepayers

    • April 4, 2026
    MnSEIA, SEIA, And CCSA Criticize Minnesota’s Approval Of Xcel’s 200 MW Battery Program, Warning Of Risks To Ratepayers

    Victron Energy Demonstrates Integrated Energy Solutions at Solar & Storage Live Africa 2026 in Johannesburg

    • April 4, 2026
    Victron Energy Demonstrates Integrated Energy Solutions at Solar & Storage Live Africa 2026 in Johannesburg

    Brazil Advances Tangará Project: New Transformers And 500 kV Line Upgrade Boost Reliability In Maranhão And Pará

    • April 4, 2026
    Brazil Advances Tangará Project: New Transformers And 500 kV Line Upgrade Boost Reliability In Maranhão And Pará

    Smarter Power, Brighter Africa: Pylontech Deepens Presence in South Africa with All-Scenario Solutions and Local Service Center

    • April 4, 2026
    Smarter Power, Brighter Africa: Pylontech Deepens Presence in South Africa with All-Scenario Solutions and Local Service Center

    HD Hyundai Energy Solutions Secures $85 Million Module Supply Deal for U.S. Solar Project

    • April 4, 2026
    HD Hyundai Energy Solutions Secures $85 Million Module Supply Deal for U.S. Solar Project

    Trump Says US Can Take Strait of Hormuz With More Time, Take the Oil and Make a Fortune

    • April 3, 2026
    Trump Says US Can Take Strait of Hormuz With More Time, Take the Oil and Make a Fortune

    China Sets 2029 Deadline to Shut Down Outdated Petrochemical Plants

    • April 3, 2026
    China Sets 2029 Deadline to Shut Down Outdated Petrochemical Plants