Shell ships first LNG cargo from Canada facility

Kitimat-based project begins exports to support growing Asian energy demand and global decarbonization.

Shell Canada Energy announced that the first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) has departed from the LNG Canada facility in Kitimat, British Columbia, marking a key milestone in the development of the county’s LNG export capacity. 

The facility features two processing trains with a combined capacity of 14 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) and is strategically positioned to supply Asian markets transitioning from coal to cleaner energy sources. Shell holds a 40% interest in the joint venture, the largest among its partners.

“LNG Canada grows our leading integrated gas portfolio, providing a reliable supply of LNG to markets, most notably in Asia. We expect that supplying LNG will be the biggest contribution Shell will make to the energy transition over the next decade,” said Cederic Cremers, President of Integrated Gas at Shell.

Shell’s LNG Outlook 2025 projects global LNG demand to increase by around 60% by 2040, driven by economic growth in Asia. The Kitimat facility connects Canada’s cost-competitive natural gas resources to this rising demand, offering a lower-carbon alternative for power generation and a complement to renewable energy sources.

In addition to its role in energy transition, LNG Canada is expected to contribute significantly to British Columbia’s economy, working in collaboration with local communities and First Nations to ensure long-term development and energy security.