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First LNG Cargo Departs from LNG Canada Terminal, Bound for Asia
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Kitimat, BC – The GasLog Glasgow tanker is preparing to depart from the LNG Canada export terminal with the first shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), marking a pivotal moment for Canada’s energy sector. After nearly seven years of construction, the $18 billion terminal in Kitimat is ready to export LNG to Asian markets.
Key Details of the First LNG Shipment
The Shell PLC-chartered GasLog Glasgow, measuring 291 meters in length and sailing under the flag of Bermuda, arrived on Saturday to load the inaugural LNG cargo. The vessel is expected to set sail early next week, embarking on a journey to North Asia [1].
Following loading at LNG Canada’s marine terminal, tugboat escorts will pilot the tanker nearly 300 kilometers out of Douglas channel to open ocean waters.
Did You know? The journey from Kitimat to North Asia takes approximately 10 days, significantly shorter than the 20 days required from the U.S. Gulf Coast via the Panama Canal.
LNG Canada Project Overview
LNG Canada, which secured its export license in 2013, commenced terminal construction in 2018. The facility is situated on a Kitimat industrial site within the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation.
