LNG Canada Export Terminal Project
LNG Canada Development Inc. is proposing the construction and operation of a natural gas liquefaction facility and marine terminal for the export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the District of Kitimat, British Columbia. The proposed project would convert natural gas to LNG, approximately 26 million tonnes per annum, for export to global markets. The project is expected to have a life of at least 25 years.
Latest update
March 16, 2026 — An update has been made to the Decision Statement. The President of the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has provided his decision on these updates to the proponent.
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Key documents
| Document number | Document title | File | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Updated Decision Statement | PDF (449 KB) | March 16, 2026 |
| 34 | Analysis of LNG Canada Development Inc.'s Proposed Changes to the LNG Canada Export Terminal Project | PDF (651 KB) | December 8, 2022 |
| 29 | Amended Decision Statement | PDF (2.4 MB) | April 6, 2021 |
Contacts
Compliance Promotion & Follow-up TeamImpact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: postdecision@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Telephone: 613-957-0700 or 1-866-582-1884
Fax: 613-957-0862
Email: information@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
Disclaimer
This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.
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Location
- District of Kitimat (British Columbia)
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Nature of Activity
- Oil and Gas
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Assessment Status
Completed -
Start Date
2013-05-21 -
Proponent
LNG Canada Development Inc. -
Authorities
- Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Assessment Type
Environmental assessment by substitution under CEAA 2012 -
Reference Number
80038
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