Does LNG have a good safety record?
Yes. A record of 40,000 carrier voyages covering 100 million miles over a 45-year period without a major accident is compelling evidence of this energy source’s safety. The United States also has considerable experience handling LNG at about 100 small LNG storage and receipt terminals located throughout the country as part of our natural gas distribution system. During the early phase of the industry there were some accidents at a few onshore facilities. Those incidents led to more stringent regulations for operation and safety. There have been no serious accidents or deaths involving an LNG facility in the United States in 25 years. For the past 45 years, ships have delivered LNG without any major accidents or safety problems. In that time, there have been more than 40,000 LNG carrier trips, covering more than 100 million miles. Today, more than 150 LNG tankers deliver LNG throughout the world. There has never been a serious accident, fire or casualty involving an LNG carrier.
