Economics
America’s Shale Debuts in Global Gas Trade With First Cargo
- Asia Vision left with first shale gas cargo Wednesday
- Tanker is carrying 3 billion cubic feet of gas to Brazil
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It’s official. The natural gas flowing out of America’s shale formations is now available to the world.
The liquefied natural gas tanker Asia Vision left Cheniere Energy Inc.’s Sabine Pass export terminal in Louisiana on Wednesday with the first cargo of U.S. shale gas, according to Sabine Pilots, the group that helps guide vessels through the region’s waterway. The tanker, carrying 3 billion cubic feet, is bound for Brazil.