Canada ships first LNG export cargo from Pacific coast
- The tanker GasLog Glasgow departed the LNG Canada export terminal in Kitimat, B.C., on June 30, marking the country's first large-scale LNG cargo to Asia.
- LNG Canada obtained approval to export in 2013 and began construction of the Kitimat terminal in 2018 as part of efforts to expand Canadian gas exports to markets beyond the U.S. amid shifting trade dynamics.
- The $40 billion project employed over 9,000 workers during peak construction and awarded $5.8 billion to local businesses and Indigenous groups, reflecting strong community involvement.
- CEO Chris Cooper called the departure “the iconic moment when our first cargo sails away,” highlighting the decade-long effort from thousands, while Premier David Eby said it proves long-term economic strength.
- This shipment inaugurates LNG Canada’s operations, signals a new era in B.C.'s economy, and supports future expansion plans that could double output amid rising global LNG demand.
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Canada Becomes LNG Exporter as First Gas Ships from BC Project
The first LNG gas carrier, GasLog Glasgow (112,764 dwt) departed the LNG terminal at Kitimat, Canada, on June 30, officially marking Canada’s entry into the export market. The LNG Canada project had been gearing up in recent weeks and began the first loading over the weekend, which opens a critical market for Asia to obtain LNG from Canada. The project is led by Shell and includes partners PETRONAS, PetroChina, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Korea …
First Cargo Sets Off From LNG Canada
The first cargo of liquefied natural gas has left Canada’s only export facility, LNG Canada, operator Shell said, adding the main market for its Canadian LNG will be Asia. Backed by Shell, Petronas, PetroChina, Mitsubishi, and Kogas, LNG Canada, in Kitimat, British Columbia, will eventually ramp up to 14 million tonnes per annum. That capacity is expected to redirect a portion of Canadian gas exports—currently flowing almost entirely to the U.S.…

LNG Canada ships first major cargo from B.C.
Shipment departs Kitimat, signalling start of Canada's large-scale international gas trade
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