LNG Canada approves expansion of its Kitimat terminal

LNG Canada’s partners have made a final investment decision on Phase 2 of the liquefied natural gas terminal in Kitimat, British Columbia. The company’s release, dated September 28, projects total capacity of 28 million tonnes a year, compared with 14 million currently. [1]

Pipeline expansion follows

On September 29, TC Energy confirmed that Coastal GasLink Phase 2 would also proceed. It plans new compressor stations and upgrades along the existing 670-kilometre pipeline route. [2]

Two connected facilities

Reuters corroborated the announcements on September 29. The terminal and pipeline are separate components: one liquefies gas for export, while the other carries it to Kitimat. [3]

Work still to be completed

The announced capacities describe the project after expansion. They do not represent additional exports already achieved or a guarantee of construction costs or timing. [3]