LNG Canada construction advances, project 85% complete

LNG Canada, Vancouver, has advanced construction of its 14-million tonne/year (tpy) liquefaction plant in Kitimat, BC, Canada.

With the arrival of the last module by ship from its fabrication yard in Zhuhai, China, Fluor Corp. has completed the module fabrication program on the LNG Canada project.

Fluor, with its joint venture partner JGC Corp., is delivering multiple aspects of the project, including engineering, procurement, fabrication and delivery of modules, and construction of the project's infrastructure and utilities, marine structures and LNG storage tank.

The first major module, measuring 145 ft tall and weighing more than 5,000 tons, was received in March 2022. A total of 215 modules of varying sizes have been received and are being set at the project site. The final module arrived July 17.

In a July 6 video update, LNG Canada said construction of the project is close to 85% complete, and that first shipment of LNG is on track for mid-decade, said Jason Klein, LNG Canada chief executive officer. A timeline and scope for a second phase expansion are being evaluated, along with potential opportunities to further advance electrification, he continued.

Shell Canada Energy owns 40% of LNG Canada. Other participants are Petronas subsidiary North Montney LNG LP 25%, PetroChina Canada Ltd. 15%, Mitsubishi Corp. subsidiary Diamond LNG Canada Ltd. 15%, and Kogas Canada LNG Ltd. 5%. It is operated through LNG Canada Development Inc.