First cargo from Egyptian LNG Train 2 was shipped on 15th September 2005. The cargo, comprising approximately 130,000 cubic metres of LNG, was lifted by BG Gas Marketing (BGGM), a subsidiary of BG Group, one of the majority shareholders in the project, for delivery into the United States. Turnover over of Train 2 is expected in late October, about 7 months ahead of contractual schedule. The success of the project crowns over 33 million manhours spent on construction of both ELNG Trains.

                         

Train 2 has a production capacity of 3.6 million tons per annum (mtpa) and its output is sold under a 20-year Sale and Purchase Agreement to BGGM for delivery to the United States and Italy. The Egyptian LNG plant also includes Train 1, in addition to Common Facilities serving both trains. The Common Facilities include two LNG storage tanks with a capacity of 140,000 m3 each, marine facilities composed of a 2.4km marine jetty, a dredged approach channel and a turning basin, in addition to power generation and warehouse facilities.

Egyptian LNG is a true national project which will deliver Egyptian gas to France, Italy, the United States and other European countries. Volumes from its two trains contribute to placing Egypt into 7th place in the elite worldwide club of LNG exporting countries.

Aerial photo of the plant showing the tanks and the jetty.		Aerial Picture of Train 2.