LNG is safe, odorless and non-toxic and is stored at atmospheric pressure in specially designed ships and onshore tanks. LNG cannot burn without being vaporized, mixed with the right amount of air and also provided with a source of ignition.

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

Over the past 45 years, the LNG industry has an outstanding safety record:

• LNG ships have sailed approximately 50,000 voyages worldwide, covering nearly 130 million miles-all without major accidents or safety problems, either in port or at sea.
• In the past 25 years, no serious accident involving an LNG terminal has occured in the U.S.

Security plans and measures for LNG terminals located in the United States are required by U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulations. Examples of these requirements include patrols, protective enclosures, lighting, monitoring equipment and alternative power sources. In addition, the U.S. Coast Guard provides security zones for LNG ships. Security updates and alerts are also received on a regular basis from federal agencies.

In April 2009, the U.S. coast guard issued a letter of recommendation indicating that the waterway associated with the Golden Pass LNG Project is suitable for LNG shipping based on a comprehensive assessment of safety and security of the waterway.