Japan's Chita LNG Terminal Hits Milestone

Chita LNG terminal, co-owned by Jera and Toho Gas, received its 4,000th LNG vessels June 28, Jera said the same day.

The total number of LNG vessels that has been received at Chita LNG terminal in Chita City, Aichi Prefecture, reached 4,000 with the arrival of Senshu Maru carrying LNG from Indonesia, it said.

Chita LNG terminal received its first LNG vessel in September 1977. The total quantity of LNG unloaded at the terminal has reached approximately 236 million metric tons, Jera said.

Chita LNG terminal consists of three terminals: Chita LNG joint terminal, Chita LNG terminal of Chita L.N.G. Co. and Chita Midorihama Works of Toho Gas.

Banner image of LNG vessel Senshu Maru courtesy Jera