Sawgrass LNG & Power Celebrates 10 Years as First U.S. LNG Exporter

The Miami-based company reflects on a decade of safe, reliable operations and growth in the Southeast U.S. and Caribbean markets.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 7:55am

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Sawgrass LNG & Power, a leading provider of LNG supply and gas-to-power solutions, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary since completing the first-ever LNG export from the continental United States in 2016. Over the past decade, the Miami-based company has grown to serve a diverse range of customers across the Southeast U.S. and Caribbean, supporting their transition away from conventional liquid fuels to cleaner, lower-cost LNG.

Why it matters

Sawgrass LNG & Power's pioneering role in establishing U.S. LNG exports has helped drive the industry's growth over the past decade, providing practical energy solutions for utilities, industrial operations, commercial customers, and transportation providers in regions where energy delivery can be challenging. The company's focus on safety, reliability, and strong partnerships has made it a trusted partner for customers seeking to reduce emissions and strengthen energy system resilience.

The details

Sawgrass LNG & Power completed its first LNG export to Barbados on February 2, 2016, marking the beginning of a new era for U.S. LNG. Over the past 10 years, the company has grown to become one of the most experienced LNG suppliers in the Southeast U.S. and Caribbean, supporting a wide range of customers in their transition away from conventional liquid fuels. Sawgrass' state-of-the-art Miami liquefaction facility and deep operational expertise in remote markets have been key to its success in delivering safe, reliable LNG supply and gas-to-power solutions.

  • Sawgrass LNG & Power completed its first LNG export to Barbados on February 2, 2016.
  • Sawgrass LNG & Power celebrated its 10-year anniversary in February 2026.

The players

Sawgrass LNG & Power

A leading provider of LNG supply and gas-to-power solutions, headquartered in Miami, Florida, that operates a state-of-the-art LNG facility and serves a diverse range of customers in the Southeast U.S. and Caribbean.

Daniel McLaughlin

The President & Chief Commercial Officer of Sawgrass LNG & Power.

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What they’re saying

“We take pride in our place in the history of U.S. LNG and in the industry's extraordinary growth over the last decade. We are especially proud to have been the first to deliver LNG to Barbados, the Bahamas, and Haiti. Sawgrass looks forward to continuing to grow and support our customers with energy solutions over the next ten years.”

— Daniel McLaughlin, President & Chief Commercial Officer

The takeaway

Sawgrass LNG & Power's pioneering role in establishing U.S. LNG exports has helped drive the industry's growth over the past decade, providing practical energy solutions for customers across the Southeast U.S. and Caribbean who are seeking to reduce emissions and strengthen energy system resilience.