US EditionGolden Pass Says First LNG Export Cargo Has Departed From Sabine Pass Terminal
The startup adds 18 million metric tons a year of export capacity as the project moves from commissioning to commercial operations, QatarEnergy said.
- On Wednesday, the first liquefied natural gas export cargo departed from the Golden Pass LNG terminal in Sabine Pass, Texas, marking the facility's transition to commercial operations.
- QatarEnergy, holding a 70% controlling stake, and ExxonMobil, owning 30%, invested over $10 billion to develop the facility, which achieved first production on March 30, 2026.
- The inaugural cargo was loaded onto the 174,000-cubic-meter carrier Al-Qaiyyah, built in South Korea, as the terminal transitions from commissioning to commercial exports.
- QatarEnergy President and CEO Saad Al-Kaabi called the departure a "significant industry milestone" marking a new chapter in meeting rising global LNG demand.
- This expansion arrives as Iran's recent missile strikes on Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG hub tightened global supply, reinforcing the strategic importance of United States energy exports.
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Port Arthur NewsGolden Pass LNG makes history with first export from Sabine Pass terminal
Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, today announced the safe and successful loading and departure of its first LNG export cargo from the Golden Pass LNG terminal in Sabine Pass, Texas. This achievement marks a major milestone toward full commercial operations, crowning the exceptional efforts of the Golden Pass workforce and unwavering support from our shareholders. “Today’s first LNG export cargo is a defining m…
QatarEnergy, Exxon Load First LNG Cargo From Golden Pass Terminal In Texas - Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM)
QatarEnergy and Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:XOM) loaded the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) export cargo from the Golden Pass terminal in Sabine Pass, Texas, on Thursday, marking a key commissioning milestone for the $10 billion-plus joint venture amid escalating Middle East tensions. QatarEnergy, Qatar’s state-owned national petroleum company, manages all oil and gas activities in the country — including exploration, production, refining, and mar…
Golden Pass says first LNG export cargo has departed from Sabine Pass terminal
Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil , said on Wednesday that the first cargo of liquefied natural gas has departed from its new Sabine Pass terminal in Texas.
QatarEnergy has announced that it has exported the first LNG liquefied gas shipment from its joint venture with ExxonMobil Golden Pass LNG in Texas (USA), which the state-owned Qatari company considered to be "a historic shipment." In a statement, QatarEnergy noted that "the cargo was successfully and safely loaded on the 'Al Qai'iyah', a modern, newly built vessel (...) that is part of Qatar Energy's fleet and has a capacity of 174,000 cubic me…
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