SIEW 2013: Arrival of Singapore's first commercial LNG cargo

The Methane Kari Elin vessel (behind) which shipped the first commercial LNG cargo to the LNG terminal.

(Photo Credit: The Energy Market Authority)

Singapore's energy sector marked a significant milestone on 7 May, when its LNG terminal received its first commercial cargo and commenced commercial operations.

Onsite to witness the arrival of the first commercial cargo at the terminal was S Iswaran, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade & Industry. Minister Iswaran said the terminal will be crucial towards contributing to the "development of Singapore as a regional gas hub, catalyse LNG-related business opportunities and create new job opportunities for Singaporeans".

Also present was Neil McGregor, Chief Executive of the Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG), the LNG terminal operator.

More photos of the arrival of the cargo can be found here.