West Coast Canada LNG Export Projects by Status

November 14, 2025

List of Canadian LNG projects by status; operational, under construction, and proposed.

LNG Canada (Phase 1), the first large scale LNG export facility in Canada, is over 85% complete while the associated Coastal Gaslink (CGL) pipeline was just recently completed (Nov 2023). In 2025, the project reached a historic milestone: on June 30, 2025, LNG Canada loaded its first cargo of liquefied natural gas, officially making Canada an LNG exporter. A final investment decision (FID) has not yet been taken for Phase 2 to double capacity to 28 mtpa. LNG Canada has full environmental permits to also use natural gas turbines for Phase 2, discussions continue regarding future electrification.
Cedar LNG announced a positive final investment decision on June 25, 2024. Early construction work is underway and we anticipate the project will be in service in late 2028.
Woodfibre LNG announced in April 2022 that it had issued Notice to Proceed to global engineering and construction company McDermott International and that the project is expected to be in service in 2027.
In 2022 design of Phase 1B underway targeting an additional 0.65 mtpa liquefaction to meet increased marine-fuel demand; Phase 2 planning also underway (larger tank and >2.5 mtpa). In 2025 permitting continues for phased expansions. Construction planning is moving forward, with Phase 1B target start around 2026, and bunkering operations potentially beginning by 2027.
The Ksi Lisims 12 mtpa LNG project is in the early engagement stage having submitted. Target late-2020s (~2029 if sanctioned)

References:
“First Cargo Puts Canada on the Map of LNG Exporting Nations.”, LNG Canada news, July 2025, https://www.lngcanada.ca/news/first-cargo-puts-canada-on-the-map-of-lng-exporting-nations/

“First cargo leaves LNG Canada.” Shell, June 2025, https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/newsroom/news-and-media-releases/2025/first-cargo-leaves-lng-canada.html

Coastal GasLink, https://www.coastalgaslink.com/ . Accessed 3 September 2025

Tan, Florence. Tang, Ashley. “Shell CEO says local price index makes LNG Canada project attractive.“, Reuters, June 2025, https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/shell-ceo-says-local-price-index-makes-lng-canada-project-attractive-2025-06-17/

“First LNG carrier arrives in Kitimat, BC, as $40B liquefied natural gas plant prepares to start.”, CBC News, April 2025, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/lng-canada-first-ship-1.7501046#:~:text=CBC%20News%20Loaded-,First%20LNG%20carrier%20arrives%20in%20Kitimat%2C%20B.C.%2C%20as%20$40B,according%20to%20the%20federal%20government.

“Post-construction update.”, Coastal GasLink, June 2024, https://www.coastalgaslink.com/whats-new/news-stories/2024/2024-06-18-Post-construction-updates/

“LNG Canada to welcome new President & Chief Executive Officer in April 2025.”, LNG Canada, December 2024, https://www.lngcanada.ca/news/lng-canada-to-welcome-new-president-chief-executive-officer-in-april-2025/#:~:text=LNG%20Canada%20remains%20on%20track,GHG%20emissions%20and%20stakeholder%20needs.

“Woodfibre LNG.”, Enbridge, https://www.enbridge.com/projects-and-infrastructure/projects/woodfibre-lng . Accessed 4 September 2025

“The Woodfibre LNG Project.”, Woodfibre LNG, https://woodfibrelng.ca/construction/ . Accessed 4 September 2025

“Canada’s Woodfibre LNG project to be operational by 2028, says Canada official.”, Reuters, June 2025, https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/canadas-woodfibre-lng-project-be-operational-by-2028-says-canada-official-2025-06-20/

“Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas Pipeline Project.”, FortisBC, https://talkingenergy.ca/project/eagle-mountain-woodfibre-gas-pipeline-project . Accessed 4 September 2025

“FortisBC Pipeline.”, Global Energy Monitor Wiki, https://www.gem.wiki/FortisBC_Pipeline . Accessed 4 September 2025

“Woodfibre LNG Updates Project Cost.”, Woodfibre LNG, August 2025, https://woodfibrelng.ca/news/2025/08/29/woodfibre-lng-updates-project-cost/

“Woodfibre LNG Terminal.”, Global Energy Monitor Wiki, https://www.gem.wiki/Woodfibre_LNG_Terminal . Accessed 4 September 2025

“Woodfibre LNG Project Receives Environmental Approval from Federal Government.”, Woodfibre LNG, March 2016, https://woodfibrelng.ca/news/2016/03/18/woodfibre-lng-project-receives-environmental-approval-from-federal-government/

“Towards Net Zero: The Hydroelectric Advantage that sets Woodfibre LNG Apart.”, Woodfibre LNG, August 2025, https://woodfibrelng.ca/news/2025/08/05/towards-net-zero-the-hydroelectric-advantage-that-sets-woodfibre-lng-apart/

“Project Overview.”, Cedar LNG, https://www.cedarlng.com/project/ . Accessed 02 September 2025

“Cedar LNG Announces Positive Final Investment Decision.”, Cedar LNG, June 2024, https://www.cedarlng.com/cedar-lng-announces-positive-final-investment-decision/

“Cedar LNG Project, British Columbia, Canada.” Offshore Technology, August 2024, https://www.offshore-technology.com/projects/cedar-lng-project-british-columbia-canada/

“Cedar LNG selects pipeline construction company.”, Oil&Gas Journal, April 2025, https://www.ogj.com/pipelines-transportation/pipelines/article/55281033/cedar-lng-selects-pipeline-construction-company

“ARC Resources to supply Exxon Mobil with LNG.”, Reuters, March 2025, https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/arc-resources-supply-exxon-mobil-with-lng-2025-03-11/

“BC government accused of ‘greenwashing’ as it announces $200M to electrify LNG project.”, CBC News, March 2025, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-government-cedar-lng-project-1.7596928#:~:text=$5.9%20billion%20project,stages%20of%20development%20in%20Canada.

“BC Government Provides Cedar LNG with Additional Funds.”, Rigzone, August 2025, https://www.rigzone.com/news/bc_government_provides_cedar_lng_with_additional_funds-04-aug-2025-181354-article/

“Coastal GasLink and Cedar Link project updates.”, Coastal GasLink, August 2025, https://www.coastalgaslink.com/whats-new/news-stories/2025/2025-08-06-cgl-cedar-link-construction-update/

“Tilbury Phase 1 LNG Expansion project.”, FortisBC, https://talkingenergy.ca/project/tilbury-phase-1-lng-expansion-project . Accessed 4 September 2025

“FortisBC: Tilbury LNG jetty gets OK from Canada.”, LNGPrime, July 2024, https://lngprime.com/lng-terminals/fortisbc-tilbury-lng-jetty-gets-ok-from-canada/116429/

“Blog: FortisBC wins Indigenous support for LNG projects.”, First Nations Natural Gas Alliance, May 2024, https://fnnga.com/2024/05/01/blog-fortisbc-wins-indigenous-support-for-lng-projects/#:~:text=In%202018%2C%20the%20Tilbury%20plant,tonnes%20of%20LNG%20production%20capacity.

“Tilbury Phase 2 LNG Expansion project.”, FortisBC, https://talkingenergy.ca/project/tilbury-phase-2-lng-expansion-project . Accessed 4 September 2025

“Tilbury LNG Expansion Project, Canada.”, NS Energy, June 2023, https://www.nsenergybusiness.com/projects/tilbury-lng-facility-expansion/

“Environmental Assessment.”, Tilbury Pacific, https://tilburypacific.ca/regulatory-process/ . Accessed 4 September 2025

“Project overview.”, Ksi Lisims LNG, https://www.ksilisimslng.com/project . Accessed 5 September 2025

“Canada: TotalEnergies Signs an Agreement to Export 2 Mtpa of LNG for 20 years from the Ksi Lisims LNG Project.”, TotalEnergies, May 2025, https://totalenergies.com/news/press-releases/canada-totalenergies-signs-agreement-export-2-mtpa-lng-20-years-ksi-lisims-lng

“Pipeline project determined to be substantially started” Government of British Columbia, June 2025 https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025ENV0023-000549

“Canadian regulator says Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline project has started.”, Reuters, June 2025, https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/canadian-regulator-says-prince-rupert-gas-transmission-pipeline-project-has-2025-06-05/

“Prince Rupert Gas Transmission.”, British Columbia Energy Regulator, August 2025, https://www.bc-er.ca/what-we-regulate/major-projects/prince-rupert-gas-transmission/

Newman, Chris. “Enbridge Scrapping Northern BC Natural Gas Pipeline as Project Backlog Swells to C$27B.”, Natural Gas Intelligence, December 2024, https://naturalgasintel.com/news/enbridge-scrapping-northern-bc-natural-gas-pipeline-as-project-backlog-swells-to-c27b/

Kulkarni, Akshay. “Ksi Lisims LNG project in northwest BC survives judicial challenge.”, CBC, September 2025, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/hereditary-chiefs-fail-in-ksi-lisims-lng-court-challenge-1.7624098

“Ksi Lisims LNG is granted a 40-year export license.”, Ksi Lisims LNG, December 2022, https://www.ksilisimslng.com/news/ksi-lisims-lng-is-granted-a-40-year-export-license

“Ksi Lisims LNG files application for Environmental Certificate.”, Ksi Lisims LNG, October 2023, https://www.ksilisimslng.com/news/ksi-lisims-lng-files-application-for-environmental-certificate

“Ksi Lisims LNG selects Siemens Energy to support design of low-carbon electrical driven compression system.”, Ksi Lisims LNG, July 2023, https://www.ksilisimslng.com/news/ksi-lisims-lng-selects-siemens-energy-to-support-design-of-low-carbon-electrical-driven-compression-system

“Black & Veatch Chosen for FEED Work on Proposed Ksi Lisims LNG Floating Natural Gas Project in Canada.”, Black & Veatch, July 2023, https://www.bv.com/news/black-and-veatch-chosen-for-feed-work-on-proposed-ksi-lisims-lng-floating