British Columbia (BC)’s government has given FortisBC an environmental assessment certificate for an expansion at its LNG facility on Tilbury Island, BC.
The certificate allows FortisBC to pursue final investment decision for the expansion, which will include a 142,400 m3 storage tank, a natural gas receiving facility and a liquification unit that will produce up to 2.5 million tonnes of LNG per year. The project is costing CAD 3.1 billion (€1.9 billion) and will be completed in six years.
In 2022, FortisBC and the Musqueam Indian Band signed an agreement for phase 2 of the Tilbury LNG expansion, meaning both parties aim to ensure the facility ‘will result in beneficial outcomes for Musqueam and the region.’
FortisBC president and chief executive Roger Dall’Antonia says: ‘Our Tilbury facility is already producing LNG for BC Ferries and Seaspan Ferries. With this expansion, we will be able to produce more lower-carbon LNG to fuel the modern generation of ships visiting our coast.’
In a statement, FortisBC comments: ‘The project helps position the Port of Vancouver as a leading LNG marine fuelling hub, supports the transition to lower-emission marine fuels, strengthens BC’s role in a growing global market and will deliver long-term economic benefits for communities throughout the province. Facility construction could start as early as mid-2027 and be in service as early as 2031.’
BC’s government states: ‘The Tilbury Phase 2 LNG expansion has been prioritised by the province as part of BC’s Look West strategy for jobs and prosperity.’
