LNG Canada to Use Chinese Steel in Modules for Substantial Part of $33 Billion Expansion

LNG Canada’s $33 billion Phase Two expansion will utilize large prefabricated sections manufactured in China, a practice also employed for Phase One. This decision contrasts with previous statements by the Energy Minister emphasizing the use of Canadian materials for fast-tracked projects. The expansion is slated to double production capacity and become operational by the early 2030s.

• LNG Canada’s Phase Two expansion, valued at $33 billion, will feature large prefabricated sections built in China and shipped to B.C.
• This manufacturing approach was also used for the facility’s Phase One.
• The expansion was referred to the Major Projects Office for fast-tracked approvals, with the Energy Minister previously stating a preference for projects using Canadian materials.
• Phase Two is expected to be operational by the early 2030s and will double production capacity to 28 million tonnes per year.
• The LNG Canada plant, Canada’s first large-scale LNG export facility, came online in summer 2025.