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Canadian energy infrastructure expansion

Overview

Energy infrastructure in Western Canada is seeing significant expansion, particularly regarding liquefied natural gas (LNG) and natural gas liquids (NGL). In Alberta, Wolf Midstream has approved a $500 million expansion of its NGL network to increase processing and production capacity.

In British Columbia, the Shell-led LNG Canada joint venture—comprising Shell (40%), Petronas (25%), PetroChina (15%), Mitsubishi Corp (15%), and Korea Gas Corp (5%)—has reached a final investment decision (FID) to proceed with Phase 2 of the project in Kitimat. This expansion is intended to double the facility’s annual capacity from 14 million to approximately 28 million metric tons of LNG. The project involves constructing two additional processing trains, a new storage tank, a condensate tank, and a loading berth. To support the increased output, TC Energy will advance Phase 2 of the Coastal GasLink pipeline, including the construction of five new compressor stations.

The Canadian government estimates the total private sector investment for the LNG Canada project could reach approximately 33 billion Canadian dollars (23.2 billion USD). The expansion is expected to create substantial employment, with up to 4,000 construction jobs anticipated during peak periods, followed by roughly 90 permanent positions and 150 contractor roles in the Kitimat area. Commercial operations for Phase 2 are targeted to begin in the early 2030s, aiming to meet rising demand in Asian markets. The project is viewed as a strategic move to position Canada as a major global energy exporter and a reliable supplier amid global energy security concerns. The expansion has received support from the Canadian federal government and British Columbia.

Entities

LNG Canada · Shell · Kitimat · Petronas · British Columbia

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    LNG Canada consortium approves Phase 2 expansion in British Columbia

    The Shell-led LNG Canada consortium has approved Phase 2 of its Kitimat, B.C. project, doubling production capacity to 28 million tonnes annually and attracting $33 billion in private investment.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Fluor Corporation wins US$7.5B share of LNG Canada Phase 2 contract

    Fluor Corporation’s joint venture with JGC Corporation has secured a US$7.5 billion share of the LNG Canada Phase 2 contract to expand the Kitimat facility's production capacity.

  3. [BUSINESS] 31 sources
    LNG Canada partners approve Phase 2 expansion to double production capacity

    LNG Canada partners have reached a final investment decision to expand their Kitimat, B.C. facility, doubling production capacity to 28 million tonnes per year by the early 2030s.

  4. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    LNG Canada may reach Phase 2 expansion decision by October

    LNG Canada could reach a final investment decision on its Phase 2 expansion in October, potentially doubling its Kitimat terminal capacity to 28 million tonnes per year.

  5. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Energy infrastructure expands in Canada via LNG and NGL projects

    Energy infrastructure in Canada is expanding, with Shell-led LNG Canada considering a Phase 2 expansion and Wolf Midstream investing $500 million in Alberta's natural gas liquids network.

Sources

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