LNG Canada’s $40-billion facility is on track to ship its first export cargo within weeks, though the destination has not yet been revealed. The plant is currently in its final testing stages. Meanwhile, other major LNG projects across British Columbia continue to progress, including Woodfibre LNG, Cedar LNG, Ksi Lisims LNG, and FortisBC’s expansion of its Tilbury LNG plant. Cedar LNG, majority-owned by the Haisla Nation, has begun preliminary construction of its floating LNG facility in its traditional territory.
In a recent speech, TC Energy CEO François Poirier expressed confidence that Canada could become the top LNG exporter to Asia, emphasizing the nation’s natural gas supply, cost advantages, and growing demand. Poirier called for a unified approach among business, political, and Indigenous leaders to capitalize on this opportunity.
A new report from the Canadian Gas Association highlights natural gas as the fastest-growing energy choice among Canadians. It also stresses the need for federal leadership to extend natural gas infrastructure to rural and Indigenous regions, ensuring affordability and reliability.
The Global Energy Show Canada, a key event for the energy sector, will take place in Calgary from June 10–12.
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