LNG Canada Expansion Gets Green Light, Doubling Exports
The multibillion-dollar Phase 2 expansion of LNG Canada in Kitimat, B.C. has received the green light, doubling the production of liquefied natural gas from 14 million to 28 million tonnes annually.
LNG Canada CEO Chris Cooper said the project will create thousands of jobs and further solidify Canada's position as a trusted energy partner.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to highlight this 'historic investment' in Canada's energy industry during his visit to Vancouver on Tuesday, where he will also address new measures to protect Canada's oceans.
The expansion project has sparked concerns about the environmental impact of increased LNG production, with critics arguing that it would sharply increase emissions from natural gas production in British Columbia.