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QatarEnergy-Golden Pass first cargo
QatarEnergy celebrates first LNG export cargo from Golden Pass LNG project in Texas
QatarEnergy has celebrated the first LNG (liquefied natural gas) export cargo from the Golden Pass LNG project in Sabine Pass, Texas, in the US – a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil.
Marking an important step towards the commencement of full commercial and export operations, the project’s historic LNG cargo was safely and successfully loaded onboard QatarEnergy’s Al-Qaiyyah LNG carrier, recently built in Korea with a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters.
"This is a significant industry milestone that marks a new chapter in QatarEnergy’s global efforts to meet rising LNG demand and ensure reliable supplies to international markets," said HE Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the president and chief executive officer of QatarEnergy.
The Golden Pass LNG project is one of the single largest investment decisions in the history of the US LNG sector, affirming QatarEnergy’s position and reputation as a reliable provider and a trusted partner of choice that drives growth and development around the world, he said.
Golden Pass LNG is a partnership between QatarEnergy (70%) and ExxonMobil (30%). The two partners had announced their final investment decision of more than $10bn for developing the Golden Pass LNG project in February 2019.
As much as 70% of the project’s 18mn tonnes per annum of LNG production capacity will be offtaken by QatarEnergy Trading, QatarEnergy’s wholly owned LNG trading entity.
The commencement of LNG offtake from Golden Pass LNG will complement QatarEnergy Trading’s global LNG portfolio and support the growth of its business.
Golden Pass LNG has achieved sustained liquefaction operations and first LNG production from the first of three LNG trains on March 30, 2026.