LNG terminals Asia Pacific account for the majority of global regasification capacity, with Japan, South Korea, China, and India operating the largest import infrastructure on earth. South Korea’s Incheon terminal alone — operated entirely by state-backed Korea Gas Corp (KOGAS) — holds 2,675 bcf of regasification capacity, making it the single largest LNG import facility in the region and the world.
Asia Pacific is structurally different from Atlantic Basin LNG markets. The region is demand-driven: unlike the US Gulf Coast or Qatar, which export, Asia Pacific’s biggest nations are import-dependent. Japan, South Korea, and China collectively account for more than half of global LNG trade by volume, and the terminals below reflect that scale.
This ranking draws on GlobalData’s LNG Regasification Database, which recorded total Asian regasification capacity of 30,694 bcf across 17 countries in 2023. By 2027, that figure is projected to reach 48,228 bcf as 93 new terminals enter service across the region.
How We Ranked the Top 10 LNG Terminals Asia Pacific
Terminals are ranked by total active regasification capacity in billion cubic feet (bcf), sourced from GlobalData’s proprietary LNG Regasification Database. Only operational terminals are included — terminals under construction, suspended, or in pre-FEED stage are excluded. This list covers import (regasification) facilities only; LNG export and liquefaction terminals are covered separately in the global LNG terminals ranking.
1. Incheon LNG — South Korea
Incheon is the largest LNG regasification terminal in Asia Pacific and the world, with a capacity of 2,675 bcf. Located in Incheon, South Korea, it is 100% owned and operated by Korea Gas Corp and has been in service since 1996. The terminal features more than 23 storage tanks serving the high-density Seoul metropolitan area. KOGAS’s full infrastructure footprint across South Korea is detailed in the South Korea LNG terminals guide.
2. Pyeongtaek LNG — South Korea
Pyeongtaek holds 1,996 bcf of regasification capacity and was the first major KOGAS terminal, entering service in 1986. Located in Gyeonggi-do, it is wholly owned and operated by Korea Gas Corp. As South Korea’s oldest large-scale terminal, Pyeongtaek remains a critical node in the country’s national gas supply grid.
3. Sodegaura LNG — Japan
Located in Chiba, Japan, Sodegaura has regasification capacity of 1,675 bcf. The terminal is jointly owned by Tokyo Electric Power Co Holdings (50%) and Tokyo Gas Co (50%), with Tokyo Gas operating it. Sodegaura is central to Japan’s distributed grid model, where gas-fired power generation depends on a coastal network rather than a small number of mega-hubs.
4. Tongyeong LNG — South Korea
Tongyeong, operational since 2002, is the third KOGAS terminal in this ranking with 1,291 bcf of capacity. Located in Gyeongsangnam-do on South Korea’s southern coast, it supplies gas to the country’s industrial heartland. KOGAS’s dominance across all four top Korean terminals reflects the state utility’s integrated control of the national LNG supply chain.
5. Futtsu LNG — Japan
Futtsu, located in Chiba, holds 1,115 bcf of regasification capacity and has been operational since 1985. The terminal is operated by JERA Co Inc — Japan’s largest power generation company — and is jointly owned by Tokyo Electric Power Co Holdings (50%) and Chubu Electric Power Co (50%). Futtsu is a core asset in JERA’s power generation fuel supply chain.
6. Dahej LNG — India
India’s largest LNG terminal, Dahej holds 974 bcf of regasification capacity and became operational in 2004. Located in Gujarat, it is operated by Petronet LNG Ltd and owned by a consortium including Bharat Petroleum, GAIL, Indian Oil Corp, and ONGC, each holding 12.5%. Dahej anchors India’s LNG import infrastructure and feeds the country’s gas grid from the western coast.
7. Higashi Ohgishima LNG — Japan
Higashi Ohgishima, located in Kanagawa, has been in service since 1984 and carries 643 bcf of regasification capacity. Like Futtsu, it is operated by JERA Co Inc and jointly owned by Tokyo Electric Power Co Holdings (50%) and Chubu Electric Power Co (50%). It is one of the older terminals in Japan’s extensive coastal LNG network.
8. Samcheok LNG — South Korea
The most recently built KOGAS terminal in this ranking, Samcheok commenced operations in 2014. Located in Gangwon-do on South Korea’s northeast coast, it carries 565 bcf of regasification capacity and is 100% owned and operated by Korea Gas Corp. Samcheok diversifies KOGAS’s geographic terminal footprint beyond the country’s southern and western coasts.
9. Map Ta Phut LNG — Thailand
Southeast Asia’s entry in this ranking, Map Ta Phut is located in Rayong, Thailand and has been operational since 2011. PTT LNG Co Ltd operates the terminal on behalf of PTT Public Co Ltd, which holds 100% ownership. Capacity stands at 560 bcf. Map Ta Phut is Thailand’s primary LNG import gateway and feeds the state gas transmission network serving domestic power generation.
10. Jurong LNG — Singapore
Singapore’s only LNG regasification terminal, Jurong holds 536 bcf of capacity and entered service in 2013. It is owned 100% by the Energy Market Authority of Singapore and operated by Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd. Jurong functions as an open-access terminal, supplying multiple utilities and industrial users across the island — a model explored further in the Jurong Island tank terminal and LNG hub profile.
The Future of LNG Terminals Asia Pacific: What to Watch in 2026
China is the principal growth story. Facilities including the Dapeng LNG Terminal and ongoing Zhoushan expansion are pushing China up the capacity rankings as demand from power generation and industrial users accelerates. Japan’s aging terminal fleet faces a different challenge: infrastructure built in the 1980s must either be refurbished or replaced as JERA and Osaka Gas reconfigure their generation mix. South Korea’s 12th Basic Plan signals further KOGAS capacity additions through 2030, while the FSRU model — championed in Asia by operators including BW LNG and Mitsui OSK Lines — is opening LNG access to markets that cannot sustain onshore terminal investment. The structural expansion of LNG terminals Asia Pacific is set to continue as the region accounts for a rising share of global gas demand growth through this decade.
| Rank | Terminal | Country | Capacity (bcf) | Operator | Operational Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incheon LNG | South Korea | 2,675 | KOGAS | 1996 |
| 2 | Pyeongtaek LNG | South Korea | 1,996 | KOGAS | 1986 |
| 3 | Sodegaura LNG | Japan | 1,675 | Tokyo Gas | n/a |
| 4 | Tongyeong LNG | South Korea | 1,291 | KOGAS | 2002 |
| 5 | Futtsu LNG | Japan | 1,115 | JERA Co Inc | 1985 |
| 6 | Dahej LNG | India | 974 | Petronet LNG Ltd | 2004 |
| 7 | Higashi Ohgishima LNG | Japan | 643 | JERA Co Inc | 1984 |
| 8 | Samcheok LNG | South Korea | 565 | KOGAS | 2014 |
| 9 | Map Ta Phut LNG | Thailand | 560 | PTT LNG Co Ltd | 2011 |
| 10 | Jurong LNG | Singapore | 536 | Singapore LNG Corp | 2013 |
Which is the largest LNG terminal in Asia Pacific?
Incheon LNG in South Korea is the largest LNG terminal in Asia Pacific by regasification capacity, with 2,675 bcf. It is owned and operated by Korea Gas Corp (KOGAS) and has been in service since 1996, supplying gas to the Seoul metropolitan area.
How are LNG terminals Asia Pacific ranked in this list?
Terminals are ranked by total active regasification capacity in billion cubic feet (bcf), using GlobalData’s LNG Regasification Database. Only operational import terminals are included — terminals under construction or in planning are excluded. Liquefaction and export terminals are outside the scope of this ranking.
How many of the top 10 LNG terminals in Asia Pacific are in South Korea?
Four of the top 10 LNG terminals Asia Pacific are in South Korea — Incheon, Pyeongtaek, Tongyeong, and Samcheok — all operated by state utility Korea Gas Corp. This reflects KOGAS’s centralised control of South Korea’s national LNG import and distribution network.
What is the Jurong LNG terminal and why is it significant?
Jurong LNG in Singapore is the only LNG regasification terminal in the city-state, with 536 bcf of capacity. It operates as an open-access facility, allowing multiple utilities and industrial users to access supply through a single shared infrastructure. It is owned by Singapore’s Energy Market Authority and operated by Singapore LNG Corporation.
Which countries are expanding LNG terminal capacity fastest in Asia Pacific?
China is the fastest-growing market for LNG terminal capacity in Asia Pacific, with several mid-scale terminals under construction or recently commissioned, including expansions in Zhoushan and Guangdong. India is also expanding, with Petronet LNG increasing capacity at Dahej and additional import terminals planned along both coasts.