LNG Carrier Arrives at LNG Kitimat

Kitimat, British Columbia – April 2, 2025

A landmark moment for Canada’s energy sector unfolded today as the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, the Maran Gas Roxana, docked at the LNG Canada export terminal in Kitimat, British Columbia. This arrival marks a significant step toward Canada’s emergence as a global LNG exporter, with the $36-billion facility nearing operational status after years of planning and construction.

The Maran Gas Roxana, a Greek-flagged vessel stretching 295 meters in length, sailed into the Douglas Channel carrying an LNG import cargo to support the facility’s commissioning activities. LNG Canada, a joint venture led by Shell (40%) alongside partners PETRONAS (25%), PetroChina (15%), Mitsubishi Corporation (15%), and KOGAS (5%), confirmed the delivery as part of its final preparations before exporting its first cargoes, expected by mid-2025.

The LNG Canada project, the largest private sector investment in Canadian history, has been under construction since 2018. Located in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation, the facility is now over 95% complete. Once fully operational, its first phase will produce 14 million tonnes of LNG annually, sourced from natural gas delivered via the Coastal GasLink pipeline, which spans 670 kilometers from northeastern B.C. to Kitimat. A potential second phase could double that capacity, further solidifying Canada’s role in the global energy market.

For the Haisla Nation and the broader Northwest B.C. community, the arrival of the Maran Gas Roxana is more than a technical milestone—it’s a symbol of economic opportunity. The project has already created over 30,000 jobs nationwide, with nearly 9,000 workers employed at the Kitimat site in January alone. More than $4 billion in contracts have been awarded to B.C. businesses, including $3.1 billion to First Nations-owned and local firms.

With commissioning activities now in full swing, the eyes of the energy world are on Kitimat. The arrival of the first LNG carrier not only signals the dawn of a new industry for Canada but also sets the stage for a transformative economic boost for British Columbia. This is just the beginning.