Canadian liquified natural gas projects
There are seven liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects and one infrastructure project in various stages of development in Canada. Cumulatively, these projects represent a possible capital investment of almost $109 billion and a potential production capacity of 50.3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG.
All of the export projects are in British Columbia. Additionally, there are four LNG liquefaction facilities, and two LNG import facilities, operating in Canada that serve the domestic market. Most operate at low volumes.
LNG Canada, in Kitimat, BC, will be Canada’s first large-scale LNG export facility once complete, aiming for first exports by 2025. The majority of the other projects target beginning operations between 2027 and 2030.
| Project | LNG Export Volumes, Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) | LNG Export Volumes, Billion Cubic Feet per Day (Bcf/d) |
|---|---|---|
| Export Licence – 40 years | ||
| LNG Canada Phase 1 Kitimat, BC |
14 | 1.84 |
| LNG Canada Phase 2 Kitimat, BC |
14 | 1.84 |
| Woodfibre LNG Squamish, BC |
2.1 | 0.28 |
| Ksi Lisims LNG Gingolx, BC |
12 | 1.58 |
| Export Licence – 25 years | ||
| Tilbury LNG Phase 2 Delta, B.C. |
2.5 | 0.33 |
| Cedar LNG Kitimat, BC |
3 | 0.39 |
| Yet to apply for an Export Licence | ||
| Summit Lake PG LNG Prince George, BC |
2.7 | 0.36 |
| Export Licence Not applicable (n/a) | ||
| Tilbury Marine Jetty Delta, BC |
n/a | n/a |
| Total | 50.3 | 6.62 |
| Project | Operations (Start) and Permit Lifespan | LNG and Natural Gas Volumes, Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) | LNG and Natural Gas Volumes, Billion Cubic Feet per Day (Bcf/d) | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquefaction Facilities | ||||
| Tilbury LNG (Fortis BC) Delta, BC |
1971 50+ years |
0.03 | 0.004 | Domestic focus on industrial, residential and maritime (ferry) sectors |
| Mt. Hayes LNG (Fortis BC) Ladysmith, BC |
1971 50+ years |
0.06 | 0.008 | Vancouver Island and serves as emergency reserve |
| Gaz Metro (Énergir) Montreal, QC |
1976 | 0.21 | 0.027 | Domestic industrial, mining, road transport and maritime (ferry) sector |
| Tamaska LNG (Cryopeak) Fort Nelson, BC |
2021 | 0.016 | 0.002 | Domestic remote communities and mining operations |
| LNG Import Facilities | ||||
| Saint John LNG (Repsol) Saint John, NB |
2009 25 year licence (from 2015 renewal) |
6.5 | 0.86 | LNG import facility to serve New Brunswick and U.S. northeast |
| Port of Hamilton (REV LNG) Hamilton, ON |
2020 | 0 | 0 | LNG import facility for marine (bunkering) fuel, using LNG from Pennsylvania |
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