BHEGTS Logo
Cove Point LNG

Cove Point LNG

Located in Lusby, Maryland, Cove Point LNG is an LNG export facility in the continental United States, and is the first such facility on the East Coast. It is recognized as one of the most technically advanced and environmentally sensitive LNG facilities in the world. While working at the forefront of America’s energy independence, LNG from the facility is also used to supplant coal-burning power plants and otherwise support energy needs in 28 different countries, playing a role in reducing global emissions.

The Cove Point LNG Terminal has a storage capacity of 14.6 billion cubic feet (BCF) and a daily send-out capacity of 1.8 BCF. The terminal connects, via its own pipeline, to the major Mid-Atlantic gas transmission systems of Transcontinental Gas Pipeline, Columbia Gas Transmission and Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage.

The Cove Point facility is unique among U.S. LNG terminals for its operational flexibility and demonstrated ability to perform all the functions of an LNG facility, including import, export, vaporization and send out, and liquefaction.

14+ billion gallons of LNG safely produced

14+ billiongallons of LNG safely produced

338+ LNG vessels loaded

338+LNG vessels loaded

28 countries reached with LNG exports

28 countriesreached with LNG exports

Ship Graphic

A typical LNG vessel carries 3.5 BCF of natural gas equivalent, which is enough to supply all the natural gas home heating needs for the country of Spain for a full day.

Cove Point LNG Bay Area

Cove Point LNG and the Chesapeake Bay

The facility resides on 1,000 acres on the Chesapeake Bay with operations only utilizing approximately 15%, or 131 acres of the site. The balance is in permanent conservation. The plant maintains the strictest leak detection and repair program in Maryland and Cove Point has received numerous awards for environmental stewardship.