Which Abu Dhabi sovereign fund is investing in the $13 billion Commonwealth LNG project, and what role does it play in the project's financing?

Mubadala Energy is the Abu Dhabi sovereign fund investing in the $13 billion Commonwealth LNG project; it will provide equity financing for the facility in Louisiana, and it already owned a 24% stake in Caturus—the company founded by Kimmeridge to develop the project.

What is the significance of the Commonwealth LNG project’s final investment decision, and when is it expected to begin operations?

The Commonwealth LNG project has received a final investment decision involving $9.75 billion in project financing, putting it on track to move forward with construction and start operations by 2030; it is the second ground-up LNG development to reach this milestone since former US President Donald Trump lifted the ban on new export terminals nearly 16 months ago.

Abu Dhabi Fund, Kimmeridge Greenlight $13 Billion LNG Site

May 14, 2026

Mubadala Energy and Kimmeridge have greenlit a $13 billion LNG export terminal in Louisiana following a final investment decision. The facility targets 9.5 million tons annual capacity by 2030 amid surging global demand.

bloomberg

2026-05-14

Abu Dhabi Fund, Kimmeridge Greenlight $13 Billion LNG Site

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