LNG Canada Set to Double Output Capacity in Kitimat Expansion

The LNG Canada facility in Kitimat, British Columbia is set to double its output capacity after Fluor's joint venture with JGC Constructors was selected for Phase 2 of the project. The expansion will include the construction and commissioning of an additional LNG storage tank and two new liquefaction units, increasing production capacity to approximately 28 million tonnes per annum. This decision follows a final investment decision by LNG Canada and is expected to enhance processing, storage, and shipping capabilities.

The joint venture has already delivered Phase 1 of the project, including engineering, procurement, fabrication management, construction, and commissioning of two processing trains and associated infrastructure. The facility began producing LNG in June 2025, with handover completed in October 2025. Fluor will recognize its US$7.5 billion share of the multibillion-dollar contract in the third quarter of fiscal 2026.

LNG Canada is a joint venture comprised of Shell (40%), PETRONAS (25%), PetroChina (15%), Mitsubishi Corporation (15%), and KOGAS (5%). The facility benefits from access to abundant natural gas resources and an ice-free deepwater harbor, positioning it to make a greater long-term contribution to global energy security.