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Written by Daniel Graeber for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--LNG Canada, the first facility on the west coast of North America to deliver liquefied natural gas (LNG) to energy-hungry Asia, is ramping up its second phase of operations, Shell (London, England) announced.
Nearly seven years in the making, LNG Canada, led by Shell, delivered its first batch of LNG in July. A spokesperson for Shell told the Reuters news service that it began the startup process for the second liquefaction unit, or train. Train 2 would have a net capacity of 6.5 million metric tons per annum (MTPA) for exports of natural gas in the liquid form, bringing the total capacity to 14 MTPA.
Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Oil & Gas Production Plant Database can learn more about LNG Canada in a detailed plant profile.
LNG Canada is emblematic of the Canadian push to expand its trade arteries outside of North America. U.S. President Donald Trump upended North American trade with an aggressive tariff policy, prompting Canada to look for new partnerships overseas.
Canada brokered a trade agreement with the European Union and more recently backed the development of a new crude oil pipeline to the west coast for exports, complementing the Trans Mountain pipeline that terminates in British Columbia.
Subscribers can get a detailed look at Trans Mountain here.
Data from the Canadian government, meanwhile, show LNG Canada already has long-term contracts on its books with Chinese and Japanese customers. Four maritime shipments were made to U.S. energy company Sempra Energy (San Diego, California) and three deliveries by truck were made to Quebec's Gaz Métro, though volumes were only about 2% of total LNG deliveries through July, the last full month for which the Canadian government published data.
The Shell spokesperson, however, added Thursday that the facility is running well below peak capacity, and is plagued by lower spot prices. Technical issues have been a problem at the first train since July, the spokesperson added.
Elsewhere, MidOcean Energy (London, England), a subsidiary of investment firm EIG, said it acquired a 20% interest in Canadian infrastructure from Malaysian energy company Petronas, including a stake in the LNG Canada facility.
"Our participation further strengthens MidOcean's portfolio, secures meaningful LNG offtake, and reinforces our commitment to building a diversified and resilient LNG business for the decades ahead," R. Blair Thomas, the chairman of MidOcean and EIG's chief executive officer, said Tuesday.
Next up is the Woodfibre LNG facility near Vancouver, with a nameplate capacity of 2.1 MTPA through two production trains. Construction is slated to begin during the fourth quarter, with a completion date set for late 2017.
Subscribers can read detailed reports on the Woodfibre LNG plant here.
Led by Alberta, federal Canadian data show total natural gas production hit a record high last year at 18.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bdf/d). Through May, production has averaged 19.2 Bcf/d, and the nation is a net exporter to the United States to the tune of around 5 Bcf/d.
Industrial Info Resources (IIR) is the leading provider of industrial market intelligence. Since 1983, IIR has provided comprehensive research, news and analysis on the industrial process, manufacturing and energy related industries. IIR's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) helps companies identify and pursue trends across multiple markets with access to real, qualified and validated plant and project opportunities. Across the world, IIR is tracking over 200,000 current and future projects worth $17.8 Trillion (USD).
Nearly seven years in the making, LNG Canada, led by Shell, delivered its first batch of LNG in July. A spokesperson for Shell told the Reuters news service that it began the startup process for the second liquefaction unit, or train. Train 2 would have a net capacity of 6.5 million metric tons per annum (MTPA) for exports of natural gas in the liquid form, bringing the total capacity to 14 MTPA.
Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Oil & Gas Production Plant Database can learn more about LNG Canada in a detailed plant profile.
LNG Canada is emblematic of the Canadian push to expand its trade arteries outside of North America. U.S. President Donald Trump upended North American trade with an aggressive tariff policy, prompting Canada to look for new partnerships overseas.
Canada brokered a trade agreement with the European Union and more recently backed the development of a new crude oil pipeline to the west coast for exports, complementing the Trans Mountain pipeline that terminates in British Columbia.
Subscribers can get a detailed look at Trans Mountain here.
Data from the Canadian government, meanwhile, show LNG Canada already has long-term contracts on its books with Chinese and Japanese customers. Four maritime shipments were made to U.S. energy company Sempra Energy (San Diego, California) and three deliveries by truck were made to Quebec's Gaz Métro, though volumes were only about 2% of total LNG deliveries through July, the last full month for which the Canadian government published data.
The Shell spokesperson, however, added Thursday that the facility is running well below peak capacity, and is plagued by lower spot prices. Technical issues have been a problem at the first train since July, the spokesperson added.
Elsewhere, MidOcean Energy (London, England), a subsidiary of investment firm EIG, said it acquired a 20% interest in Canadian infrastructure from Malaysian energy company Petronas, including a stake in the LNG Canada facility.
"Our participation further strengthens MidOcean's portfolio, secures meaningful LNG offtake, and reinforces our commitment to building a diversified and resilient LNG business for the decades ahead," R. Blair Thomas, the chairman of MidOcean and EIG's chief executive officer, said Tuesday.
Next up is the Woodfibre LNG facility near Vancouver, with a nameplate capacity of 2.1 MTPA through two production trains. Construction is slated to begin during the fourth quarter, with a completion date set for late 2017.
Subscribers can read detailed reports on the Woodfibre LNG plant here.
Led by Alberta, federal Canadian data show total natural gas production hit a record high last year at 18.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bdf/d). Through May, production has averaged 19.2 Bcf/d, and the nation is a net exporter to the United States to the tune of around 5 Bcf/d.
Industrial Info Resources (IIR) is the leading provider of industrial market intelligence. Since 1983, IIR has provided comprehensive research, news and analysis on the industrial process, manufacturing and energy related industries. IIR's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) helps companies identify and pursue trends across multiple markets with access to real, qualified and validated plant and project opportunities. Across the world, IIR is tracking over 200,000 current and future projects worth $17.8 Trillion (USD).
