Woodside hits first gas from Scarborough, targets first LNG in Q4
Woodside Energy has achieved first gas from its Scarborough reservoir offshore Western Australia, feeding the Pluto LNG terminal, with the first cargo from Train 2 targeted for export in the fourth quarter of 2026.
JERA takes first LNG cargo from Australia’s Barossa project
Japan’s JERA has received its first LNG cargo from Australia’s Barossa project, marking the start of contracted deliveries. Barossa has a nameplate capacity of about 3.4 mtpa, and JERA is entitled to lift roughly 425,000 tpy of LNG, reflecting its equity participation.
Technip advances Commonwealth LNG towards 2029 first cargo
Technip Energies’ latest full notice to proceed on Caturus’ 9.5 mtpa Commonwealth LNG export terminal marks another milestone for the U.S. Gulf Coast LNG buildout, even if the terminal is not expected to ship its first cargo before 2029.
Caturus takes FID on Commonwealth LNG
Caturus has taken a final investment decision (FID) on its 9.5 mtpa Commonwealth LNG export project in Louisiana, supported by $9.75 billion in total financing and several long-term offtake agreements. Construction just begun, with first LNG targeted in late 2029 and full operations by 2030.
Golden Pass boosts gas intake prior to producing first cargo
Feedgas intake at Golden Pass LNG, developed by ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy, has been increased as the Texan mega-project is getting closer to producing its first cargo. Feedgas intake has been increased to 300 million cubic feet (mcf) since early Thursday, up from 200 mcf, LSEG data shows.
LNG Canada about to load first cargo at Train 2
Shell-led LNG Canada is about to start loading its first cargo at Train 2. Shippers were alerted to have tankers ready starting from early October, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg, with loading likely to begin before the end of this week.
Argent LNG submits LoI to US Coast Guard, enters pre-filing process
Argent LNG has reached an early milestone at its 25 mtpa export terminal at Port Forchon, Louisiana, with the submission of a Letter of Intent (LOI) and Preliminary Waterway Suitability Assessment (PWSA) to the U.S. Coast Guard.
LNG Canada starts producing first LNG at 4 am this morning
Shell-led LNG Canada project has officially started producing liquefied natural gas at Train 1 of its export terminal in Kitimat, British Columbia, at around 4 am local time. The LNG tanker ‘Gaslog Glasgow’ is en route to the Kitimat terminal for loading, according to ship tracking data, and anticipated to arrive on June 29.
Canada may produce first LNG this weekend
The liquefaction process at massive LNG Canada terminal in Kitimat will start over the weekend. A tanker is on route to collect the first cargo from the plant which will initially operate at 25% capacity.
