LNG Canada to proceed with Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat
What happened
LNG Canada announced it will proceed with the multibillion-dollar Phase 2 expansion of its liquefied natural gas export terminal in Kitimat, B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney made an energy announcement in Vancouver on September 29, 2026.
Why it matters
The announcement is expected to provide a boost to the election campaign of British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby.
Context
LNG Canada Development Inc. is a joint venture led by Shell, with partners including Petronas, PetroChina, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Korea Gas, established to build and operate the export terminal in Kitimat.
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- Baytoday Eby's election campaign gets lift from LNG Canada announcement
- Medicine Hat News Eby’s election campaign gets lift from LNG Canada announcement
- Wikipedia LNG Canada Background reference · Wikipedia text used under CC BY-SA 4.0.