Michael S. Smith

Michael S. Smith (#1415)

Global Rank #1415

Country Rank #504

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 #1,415

Country Rank #504

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

Residence Miami Beach, Florida

Citizenship United States

World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Liquefied natural gas

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 70

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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Forbes List Highlights

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#1406

Billionaires (2026)

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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.

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