New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE) announced a long‑term lease and capacity agreement for its Terminal de Gás Sul (TGS) LNG import terminal in Santa Catarina, Brazil. The lease will begin in August 2026 and is expected to generate approximately $50 million in annual EBITDA starting in 2027, creating a new, predictable revenue stream for the company’s Brazil platform.
The lease agreement is a key component of NFE’s broader restructuring strategy, which includes a debt‑for‑equity exchange and the separation of its Brazilian operations into a new entity, BrazilCo. The company’s debt burden has been reduced from roughly $5.7 billion to about $527.5 million, but liquidity pressures remain high. By monetizing the TGS terminal, NFE can strengthen its balance sheet and support its debt‑reduction plan while maintaining a foothold in a growing LNG market.
TGS is a 6 million‑tonne‑per‑annum (MTPA) terminal that began operating with the Energos Winter FSRU in March 2024. Located in Santa Catarina, the facility serves the industrial and power sectors of southern Brazil, where alternative gas supply options are limited. The terminal is also expected to supply NFE’s UTE Lins 2 power project, slated for operation in 2031, further tying the asset to the company’s long‑term energy strategy.
Leandro Cunha, Managing Director of New Fortress Energy Brazil, said, "This agreement delivers immediate, contracted cash flow and highlights the strategic value of our infrastructure platform in Brazil. TGS is now positioned as a stable, cash‑generating asset with meaningful long‑term upside." The lease not only provides short‑term cash flow but also positions NFE to leverage its proprietary Fast LNG modular technology for future expansion in Brazil.
By securing a stable, long‑term revenue stream from the TGS terminal, NFE strengthens its financial position amid ongoing restructuring, supports debt‑reduction efforts, and lays the groundwork for future growth of its Fast LNG technology in the Brazilian market.
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