LNG Canada: Chinese components planned for Kitimat expansion

Connect FM reports on October 2 that LNG Canada will buy components from China Offshore Oil Engineering Co. for Phase 2. The outlet cites spokesperson Paul Hagel, who attributes the choice to the specialized manufacturing capabilities required. [4]

The September decision

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]