(Shell, 1.Jun.2018) — Peru LNG is the first natural gas liquefaction plant in South America and began operations in 2010 with a 4.45 mtpa capacity. It receives dry gas through a 408km pipeline that stretches from the highlands in the Peruvian Andes to the coast. Shell acquired 20% equity in the plant and 100% offtake in 2014.
The other shareholders are Hunt Oil Company (50% and operator), SK Innovation (20%) and Marubeni Corporation (10%). The 521-hectare complex is located 170 km south of Lima and includes one LNG train, a marine terminal, two storage tanks and a supply pipeline. In May 2018, Peru LNG reached its 461st cargo.
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