A first LNG cargo is loading at Kinder Morgan’s Elba Island LNG plant in the US as another liquefaction facility prepares to start operations.

Ship tracking shows that the 159,800-cbm Maran Gas Lindos (built 2015) arrived on Elba Island on 8 December.

Data intelligence analyst Kpler is reporting that the ship has been forced to shift between berths due to “issues on valves” in connection with loading operations.