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Michael S. Smith

Michael S. Smith

Michael S. Smith (#1411)

Global Rank #1411
Country Rank #521
Country United States

Michael S. Smith is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 3 B
  • Liquefied natural gas
  • United States
  • M
  • 71 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,411
Country Rank #521
Net Worth $3.0B
Previous Worth $3.0B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Liquefied natural gas
Age 71 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 13 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Miami Beach, Florida
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Liquefied natural gas

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Personal Stats

Age 71
Source Of Wealth Liquefied natural gas, Self Made
Residence Miami Beach, Florida
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 2
Education Drop Out, University of Colorado
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $3.0B
Current Net Worth $3.0B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Smith raised more than $15 billion in debt to build three giant plants at Freeport, Texas to chill and export 15 million tons per year of liquefied natural gas -- equivalent to 2 billion cubic feet per day. He made his first fortune with oil and gas company Basin Exploration, which he sold in 2001 for $428 million. Enjoys homes in Miami Beach, Malibu and the Hamptons. Freeport LNG was originally envisioned as an LNG import terminal; when the shale gas boom arrived, Smith turned his strategy 180 degrees.

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Did You Know?

He majored in chemistry at Colorado State University but dropped out just 6 credits shy of a degree to focus on skiing. Later donated $13 million.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Michael S. Smith's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $3.0B (May 4, 2026)

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