PETRONAS COMMEMORATES ITS FIRST LNG CARGO FROM LNG CANADA FACILITY

^{Puteri Sejinjang LNG Vessel for departure of PETRONAS’ First LNG Cargo from LNG Canada facility.}


Significant milestone reinforces PETRONAS’ commitment to future-proof its supply portfolio through global LNG partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) has achieved a major milestone with the successful departure of its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the newly operational LNG Canada facility in Kitimat, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada.

The shipment departed for Japan today aboard the 174,000-cbm Puteri Sejinjang LNG vessel, marking a significant milestone for PETRONAS’ investment in Canada.

Datuk Adif Zulkifli, PETRONAS Executive Vice President & CEO of Gas and Maritime Business said, “PETRONAS’ first cargo sail away is the culmination of years of perseverance to realise our vision for Canadian LNG exports to the Asia Pacific region. We are privileged to commemorate this moment with LNG Canada, our other joint venture partners, the Haisla Nation, Kitimat community, and Canadians at large. PETRONAS is honoured to be a part of this first-of-its-kind project in Canada.”

Designed to be one of the lowest-emissions LNG export facilities globally, LNG Canada features energy-efficient gas turbines, advanced methane-leak detection and mitigation systems, and power sourced from the BC Hydro grid, predominantly powered by hydroelectric and renewable energy. These innovations enable the facility to operate with a GHG intensity that is approximately 35% lower than the existing best-performing LNG plants around the world, and about 60% below the global average, underscoring its steadfast pledge to supplying lower carbon, responsibly sourced LNG.

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. With a 25% equity holding in the project, through its wholly owned entity North Montney LNG Limited Partnership, LNG Canada is a critical component of PETRONAS’ global LNG strategy to diversify its supply portfolio and increase market flexibility. Strategically located on Canada’s west coast and connected to PETRONAS’ upstream gas assets in Northeast B.C., LNG Canada offers a direct and efficient shipping corridor to key North Asian markets including Japan, South Korea and China.

PETRONAS reaffirms its dedication to addressing growing energy needs responsibly and sustainably. Backed by more than 40 years of experience across the entire LNG value chain, from production to global delivery, PETRONAS brings proven expertise, market access, and commitment to sustainability to the LNG Canada partnership.

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Group Strategic Relations & Communications
PETRONAS

About PETRONAS
As a global energy and solutions partner, PETRONAS is driven by its purpose to enrich lives for a sustainable future. With presence in over 100 countries, the group continues expanding its portfolios ranging from conventional and cleaner energy solutions to a diverse range of fuel, lubricants and petrochemical products. While ensuring sustainable practices across its operations, PETRONAS strives to ensure just and equitable outcomes in transitioning to a lower carbon future.

About LNG Canada
LNG Canada operates a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada, in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation. Today, LNG Canada produces LNG from two processing units, referred to as "trains." LNG Canada is a joint venture comprised of Shell plc, through its affiliate Shell Canada Energy (40%); PETRONAS, through its wholly-owned entity, North Montney LNG Limited Partnership (25%); PetroChina Company Limited, through its subsidiary PetroChina Kitimat LNG Partnership (15%); Mitsubishi Corporation, through its subsidiary Diamond LNG Canada Partnership (15%); and Korea Gas Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Kogas Canada LNG Partnership (5%). It is operated through LNG Canada Development Inc.

SOURCE: PETRONAS

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