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Last updated: June 26, 2025

LNG Canada

LNG Canada is building an LNG export terminal in Kitimat B.C. Initially, two LNG processing units (called “trains”) with a capacity to produce 6.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG, will be built, with an option to expand to four trains in the future, for a total estimated production capacity of 26 mtpa.

Project Proponent: LNG Canada

Associated Infrastructure: Coastal GasLink

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LNG Canada

Timeline

  • Dec. 22, 2015
    LNG facility permit issued

  • Jun. 17, 2015
    Environmental Assessment Certificate issued

  • May. 27, 2016
    40 year federal export license granted

  • Oct. 1, 2018
    LNG Canada positive final investment decision announced

  • Jan. 2020
    LNG facility construction started

  • Jun. 2025
    LNG facility operational startup

Primary Project Permits

Permits for natural gas pipelines (and related compressors, meter stations, etc.) or LNG Facilities are required before construction can start on a major project. Applications go through a thorough permitting process, described in our Permitting Process page. Approvals, issued under the Oil and Gas Activities Act (OGAA), contain specific conditions and requirements that the proponent must meet in order to be in compliance with the permit.

Other Active Project Permits

There are various types of permits issued by the BC Energy Regulator for major projects, throughout the different phases of design and construction. Permits that have been issued to date for a particular project can be viewed below.