Tilbury LNG Expansion Gets Green Light from BC Government
The British Columbia government has given the green light to accelerate the expansion of the Tilbury LNG fuel facility, which is currently producing liquefied natural gas (LNG) for vessels and working with the Vancouver Port authority to develop a marine refuelling service.
The facility, located in operation since 1971 as a natural gas storage site, will now play a key role in decarbonizing domestic and global shipping. As Minister Dix noted, LNG is significantly cleaner than conventional marine fuels such as diesel.
FortisBC's CEO Roger Dall'Antonia emphasized that the expansion will help position Vancouver as a leading LNG marine fuelling hub on North America's West Coast, supporting economic growth and trade through Canada's largest port. The facility already supplies two local customers, Seaspan Ferries and BC Ferries.
The project is expected to start construction by mid-2027 and be operational by 2031. Another proposed expansion, Tilbury Phase 2, continues to work its way through B.C.'s environmental assessment process, with a decision anticipated in late 2026.