LNG Canada and TC Energy have signed a key agreement that advances plans for the second phases of the LNG Canada export facility and the Coastal GasLink pipeline in British Columbia, marking an important step toward expanding Canada’s liquefied natural gas capacity. The deal establishes a comprehensive commercial framework designed to support both projects as they move closer to final investment decisions.
According to TC Energy, the agreement represents a major milestone for Coastal GasLink Phase 2 and strengthens the pathway for LNG Canada’s expansion plans in Kitimat. The proposed expansion would significantly increase pipeline capacity, enabling additional natural gas shipments from northeastern British Columbia to the coast for export to global markets.
The LNG Canada expansion has also been identified by Prime Minister Mark Carney as a project of national significance, making it a candidate for accelerated federal review and development timelines. Supporters of the project say the expansion could play a major role in positioning Canada as a leading supplier of liquefied natural gas internationally.
TC Energy president and CEO François Poirier said increasing pipeline capacity would reinforce Canada’s reputation as a dependable energy supplier to international LNG customers. The Coastal GasLink pipeline currently connects gas fields in northeastern British Columbia to the LNG Canada export terminal in Kitimat, forming a critical link in the country’s emerging LNG infrastructure.
British Columbia Energy Minister Adrian Dix described the agreement as another essential step toward moving LNG Canada’s second phase forward. He contrasted the project’s progress with other pipeline proposals that remain at the discussion stage, saying the Coastal GasLink and LNG Canada expansion represent concrete developments in an industry that has grown rapidly in recent years.
