FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) has received approval from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) for its proposed Tilbury LNG Storage Expansion project. This approval will help FortisBC continue to provide reliable and resilient natural gas service to British Columbians.
Once constructed, the project will ensure FortisBC can continue to provide reliable and resilient energy services to customers, including during potential system disruptions due to extreme weather. It will replace the original Tilbury facility with a new modern facility that maintains essential gas supply and operational capability. Construction is expected to start as early as 2027.
In 2022, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Indian Band and FortisBC signed an agreement that has both parties working in close collaboration with the shared goal of developing a world-leading LNG facility.
Separately, the Tilbury Phase 2 LNG Expansion Project, which includes the Tilbury LNG Storage Expansion Project, continues progressing through its Environmental Assessment process with the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office that began in 2019. This approval is also required for the project to proceed. A decision is expected as early as 2026.
