QatarEnergy marks first LNG export from its Golden Pass LNG project in Texas

QatarEnergy marked a major milestone with the export of the first LNG cargo from the Golden Pass LNG project in Sabine Pass, Texas, USA, a joint venture with ExxonMobil.

Marking an important step towards the project’s commencement of full commercial and export operations, the project’s historic LNG cargo was safely loaded onboard QatarEnergy’s Al Qaiyyah LNG carrier, which has a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters.

Commenting on the occasion, Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, who is also President and CEO of QatarEnergy, said: “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.”

“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 added.

“I would like to thank the US authorities and regulators for their cooperation on this key project. We’re also grateful for the strong commitment of the QatarEnergy and Golden Pass LNG teams in delivering this important energy project, as well as the invaluable role played by our strategic partner ExxonMobil,” said the top official.

Golden Pass LNG is a partnership between QatarEnergy (70%) and ExxonMobil (30%). The two partners announced their final investment decision of more than $10bn for developing the Golden Pass LNG project in February 2019.

70% of the project’s 18m tons per annum 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.

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