LNG is safe, odorless, non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-carcinogenic, and does not pollute land or water resources. It is stored at atmospheric pressure in specifically designed ships, unloading lines and onshore tanks. LNG does not burn or explode as a liquid. It can only burn if vaporized, mixed with the precise amount of air and then provided with a source of ignition.

LNG terminals and ships are designed and constructed with safety as priority. Strict governmental regulations and industry standards, codes, training, inspections and operating procedures are in place for the design, construction and operation of LNG terminals and ships.

LNG has the best safety record of any form of hydrocarbon transportation. In the past 40 years there have been more than 33,000 LNG ship voyages worldwide covering more than 60 million miles without a significant LNG release or related fire or loss of life, either in port or at sea. LNG ships, with their double-hull construction, are among the best-built and most sophisticated in the world.

With regard to LNG receiving terminals, there have been very few LNG-related safety incidents in the past 40 years with no incidents at an LNG import facility with off-site impacts during this 40-year history. This is due to excellent equipment and facility design, excellent safety procedures employed in the industry, stringent design and safety codes governing design, construction, and operation of storage facilities, and a well trained, highly experienced workforce. Furthermore, no incidents at receiving facilities would have occurred under the current design and operational requirements in the industry today.