Samsung Heavy Industries begins work on Cedar LNG's floating facility

Fabrication has commenced for Cedar LNG’s floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea. The start of construction marks a notable step for the project, which is designed as an Indigenous-led LNG export facility, according to a statement from Cedar LNG.

While the overall design of the floating LNG system is ongoing, specific components of the vessel are now entering fabrication. Upon completion, the vessel will be transported from South Korea to the Cedar LNG site, located within Haisla traditional territory in British Columbia.

"To see the floating LNG vessel start to take shape is so incredible," said Chief Councillor Crystal Smith of the Haisla Nation.

Cedar LNG's partners, including Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline, have highlighted environmental considerations in the project's planning. The selection of a floating facility was made to, "minimize environmental effects."

Craig Day, project director for Cedar LNG, noted the significance of this phase. He added that the achievement, "reflects the extensive planning efforts of our partners, Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline, our project team, and Samsung Heavy Industries and Black & Veatch."

According to the company, the floating LNG vessel is anticipated to be completed in 2028; ahead of Cedar LNG's estimated in-service date of late 2028.