United Energy LNG and Power LNG Merge to Form Advanced Small-Scale LNG Platform

United Energy LNG and Power LNG have announced a strategic merger to form a scalable small-scale LNG platform, operating under United Energy LNG (UE LNG), which will serve industrial, power, and transport markets across North America. The combined entity oversees a portfolio of three LNG production sites in advanced stages of development, with the first project site in Houston, Texas, commencing Front-End Loading Phase 1 (FEL-1).

The merger leverages modular, nimble solutions to provide LNG to high-demand domestic users, contrasting with the traditional focus on megaprojects by major players. This approach includes small-scale liquefaction units for local and regional demand, modular deployment to reduce lead times and capital intensity, and virtual pipeline logistics to bypass pipeline constraints, enabling faster project execution and cost-effective access to clean fuels.

UE LNG's strategy addresses the overlooked frontier of small-scale LNG in the U.S. energy sector, focusing on decentralized markets. The merger combines United Energy’s upstream operating experience and public market presence with Power LNG’s permitting progress and engineering capabilities, targeting a liquefaction capacity of up to 540,000 MTPA at full deployment across three facilities.

The company plans to reach financial close on its first three facilities by Q1 2026, with commissioning expected by Q1 2027, aiming to serve remote power generation sites, heavy-duty transportation, and industrial operations seeking lower-emission alternatives. UE LNG estimates its addressable domestic market exceeds 2 billion cubic feet equivalent annually, representing a $3+ billion opportunity in underserved sectors.