TotalEnergies has agreed to acquire the 20% interest held by Lewis Energy Group in the Dorado leases operated by EOG Resources (80%) in the Eagle Ford shale gas play, increasing its natural gas production capacity in Texas and further strengthening its business integration in the U.S. LNG value chain.

Located in Texas, the Dorado field will allow TotalEnergies to increase its net U.S. natural gas production by 50 million cubic feet a day (Mcf/d) in 2024, with the potential for an additional 50 Mcf/d by 2028. The field has an emission intensity of around 10 kg CO2e/boe. In 2023, TotalEnergies’ net U.S. natural gas output reached around 340 Mcf/d (450 Mcf/d technical production).

TotalEnergies, largest exporter of U.S. LNG

With over 10 million tons (Mt) in 2023, TotalEnergies was the number one exporter of U.S. LNG, thanks to its 16.6% stake in the Cameron LNG plant in Louisiana and several long-term purchasing agreements. The Company’s LNG export capacity will reach 15 Mt/y by 2030 following the start-up of the first phase of the Rio Grande LNG project in Texas, currently under construction.

"This acquisition strengthens our production of natural gas in the United States, contributing to reinforce TotalEnergies' LNG integration with a low cost and low emission upstream gas feed,” said Nicolas Terraz, President, Exploration & Production at TotalEnergies. "We are pleased to partner with EOG Resources, an operator recognized for its strong technical expertise.”

TotalEnergies in the United States

TotalEnergies is deploying its integrated energy model in the United States, where it has been active since 1957. With over 10 Mt of output in 2023, TotalEnergies is the leading exporter of US LNG, thanks to its 16.6% stake in the Cameron LNG plant in Louisiana and long-term supply contracts. By 2030, this capacity will reach 15 Mt/y, following the start-up of the Rio Grande LNG plant in South Texas.

With upstream gas production assets in Texas, the Company is integrated throughout the LNG value chain.

The US is a key country for the deployment of TotalEnergies’ Integrated Power strategy, where its portfolio includes 25 GW of renewables projects, flexible generation assets, including 1.5 GW of gas-fired power plants in Texas, and a trading center in Houston.

The Company is also active in upstream oil production in the Gulf of Mexico, and in refining and petrochemicals, centered on its platform in Port Arthur (Texas). TotalEnergies is also present in CCS and in low-carbon fuels, such as biogas and e-NG.

KeyFacts Energy: TotalEnergies US country profile