Liquefied natural gas export project in Kitimat, led by Shell with partners
LNG Canada’s final investment decision to expand the Kitimat facility has been formalized, increasing capacity to 28 million metric tons a year. The project involves two processing units, an extra storage tank and a new loading berth, with large private investment and a major Coastal GasLink pipeline upgrade.
South Korea is evaluating a proposed $50 billion Alaska LNG project as part of a broader $200 billion investment package announced with the United States. While Washington touts the deal as a boost for energy infrastructure, Seoul is weighing commercial viability and legal compliance amid concerns about the project’s cost, timelines, and long‑term LNG demand.