This article provides brief information on the defining criteria for the development of the liquefied natural gas (hereinafter referred to as LNG) industry. The relevance of LNG use for the Russian market is substantiated. The consumer countries of Russian LNG are listed. A unique facility for technological practice is presented: the Terminal for the reception, storage and regasification of LNG in the Kaliningrad Region (hereinafter referred to as the Terminal) and the results of experimental studies from the scientific support for the design and construction of this facility. The issues of the availability and state of the regulatory framework for ensuring fire safety for facilities with LNG are considered. The need to develop Special Technical Conditions for Ensuring Fire Safety (hereinafter referred to as STC) for the presented Terminal is substantiated and the scope of work for their development is proposed.