The first production unit at the Cameron LNG export terminal in Louisiana has started commercial operations.

In a Monday afternoon statement, San Diego utility company Sempra Energy reported that Train 1 at its Cameron LNG facility is officially exporting liquefied natural gas on a commercial basis.

"We are proud that Cameron LNG has realized this key milestone with an excellent safety record and zero lost-time incidents," Sempra executive Lisa Glatch said in a statement. "We remain focused on safely achieving commercial operations of Train 2 and Train 3."