Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) has marked a major milestone in its international expansion with the successful export of its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the newly operational LNG Canada facility, located in Kitimat, British Columbia.
The inaugural shipment, transported aboard the 174,000 cubic metre LNG vessel Puteri Sejinjang, departed for Japan yesterday. This development signifies a key achievement in PETRONAS’ Canadian investment and further solidifies the company’s reputation as a reliable global LNG supplier.
In a statement released yesterday, PETRONAS underscored the strategic importance of the facility to its global LNG portfolio. “This milestone reinforces PETRONAS’ position as a reliable LNG supplier, with LNG Canada serving as a strategic addition to its growing global network of supply nodes,” it stated.
LNG Canada sets a new benchmark in sustainable energy infrastructure, with greenhouse gas intensity levels approximately 35% lower than the best-performing LNG facilities worldwide and 60% below the global average. The facility incorporates cutting-edge technologies including energy-efficient gas turbines, advanced methane-leak detection and mitigation systems, and operates using electricity primarily derived from British Columbia’s hydroelectric-powered grid.
PETRONAS holds a 25% equity stake in the LNG Canada project through its wholly owned entity, North Montney LNG Limited Partnership. The company views LNG Canada as a critical component of its broader global LNG strategy, which aims to diversify supply sources and enhance market responsiveness.
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