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Prelude FLNG

Operational

Project Details

CountryAustralia
LocationWestern Australia
Terminal TypeLiquefaction (Export)
Rig TypeFLNG
Capacity3.6 mtpa / 4.9 bcm
Trains1
Start Date01-Jan-2018
Cost (US$bn)14
Origin-
Destination-
OwnersKorea Gas (Kogas) {South Korea}, CPC group {United Kingdom}, Shell plc [Operator] {United Kingdom}, INPEX Corporation {Japan}
BuyersShell plc {United Kingdom}, Korea Gas (Kogas) {South Korea}, INPEX Corporation {Japan}, CPC group {United Kingdom}, Shizuoka Gas {Japan}, JERA Co. Inc. {Japan}

Status Notes

December 2025 - The project is owned by Shell plc; December 2023 - The terminal has shipped its first cargo since August 2023 due to scheduled maintenance works; April 2022 - Shell has restarted the shipment of LNG from the terminal; Production commenced in December 2018; The facility will produce 3.6mntpa of LNG, 1.3mntpa of condensate and 0.4mntpa of LPG

Last reviewed: 07 Jan 2026