LNG Canada expansion approved in Kitimat
LNG Canada Phase 2 expansion could double Kitimat LNG exports and boost jobs See how the project may reshape Canada’s energy role and spark debate
LNG Canada says its Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, British Columbia, is moving ahead. The project could roughly double the facility’s liquefied natural gas exports to overseas markets.
Company CEO Chris Cooper said the expansion would support thousands of jobs and strengthen Canada’s role as an energy supplier. LNG Canada is a joint venture involving Shell, Petronas, PetroChina, Mitsubishi Corporation and Korea Gas Corp.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to reference the decision in Vancouver as part of what his office calls a major investment in Canada’s energy sector. Supporters say the project will add economic value, while critics warn it could increase greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts.