Canada’s Ksi Lisims LNG Project Gets Green Light From Regulators
The Ksi Lisims LNG project has received an environmental assessment certificate from the British Columbia authorities that brings it closer to the start of construction. The federal government also granted the project its environmental approval.
CBC reported that, per the certificate, the project will have to comply with a number of strict environmental requirements, including mitigation measures in case local ecosystems are affected by Ksi Lisims LNG operations.
Like all other conventional energy projects in Canada, Ksi Lisims has also experienced loud opposition from environmentalists, but the British Columbia government has decided to go ahead with its approval, perhaps not least because it has at least one First Nation behind it—the Nisga’a Nation is one of the stakeholders in the Kis Lisims project.
The facility will involve a floating production vessel with the capacity to produce some 12 million tons of liquefied natural gas annually. The markets for this LNG will be in the Pacific Basin, per the project’s website, with a focus on Asia, where demand for low-emission fuels is growing.
If built, the Ksi Lisims facility will be the second LNG project to be built in Canada in less than a decade, despite the previous federal government’s stance that there was no business case for building LNG trains. The current government, while still publicly committed to a transition from oil and gas to low-carbon electrification, has signaled eagerness to utilize Canada’s hydrocarbon resources.
Indeed, Prime Minister Mark Carney named the Canada LNG project among five “nation-building” projects for approval that are expected to yield close to $44 billion in income for the Canadian state. The project is Phase 2 of the Kitimat facility that should double its production capacity, which currently stands at 5.6 million tons. The peak capacity of the Canada LNG project is set at 14 million tons.
By Irina Slav for Oilprice.com
Woodside Breaks Ground on $17.5 Billion Louisiana LNG Megaproject
Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) has marked a major milestone in its $17.5 billion Louisiana LNG Project with a groundbreaking ceremony, celebrating rapid construction progress on what will become one of the largest liquefied natural gas export facilities in the United States.
The project, located in Calcasieu Parish, southwest Louisiana, is advancing swiftly following Woodside’s April 2025 final investment decision. Nearly 900 workers are already on site, with construction on the first of three LNG trains now more than 22% complete. The foundation phase will deliver 16.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of LNG capacity by 2029, with permits in place to expand output to 27.6 Mtpa across five trains.
A Strategic Bet on U.S. LNG
CEO Meg O’Neill called the venture a “game-changer” for Woodside, positioning the Australian major as a global LNG powerhouse and cementing the company’s biggest-ever U.S. investment. She emphasized the project’s long-term contribution to energy security, shareholder value, and regional economic growth.
The facility, designed and built under EPC contractor Bechtel, will source roughly 85% of its construction spend locally, with tens of thousands of direct and indirect jobs expected over the project lifecycle. The development is projected to generate billions in state and federal revenues.
Investor Partnerships Taking Shape
In June, Woodside sold a 40% stake in Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC to New York-based investment firm Stonepeak. The company continues discussions with other potential equity partners to bring in “high-quality” investors to the project company, Louisiana LNG LLC.
Political Backing and Energy Dominance Narrative
The groundbreaking drew senior figures from state and federal government, underscoring the project’s role in advancing U.S. energy policy. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum framed the investment as a cornerstone of President Trump’s “American Energy Dominance” agenda, emphasizing jobs, exports, and geopolitical leverage.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson hailed the project as transformative for Louisiana’s economy, while Senator Bill Cassidy and Congressman Clay Higgins highlighted its role in strengthening U.S. energy leadership.
Local leaders, including Sulphur Mayor Mike Danahay and Port of Lake Charles Executive Director Richert L. Self, welcomed Woodside’s investment as further proof of southwest Louisiana’s status as a global LNG hub. The port, already among the top U.S. LNG exporters, will serve as the terminal’s anchor.
Global LNG Market Context
The Louisiana LNG Project comes as global LNG demand continues to rise, particularly in Europe and Asia, where buyers seek secure, long-term alternatives to Russian pipeline gas. U.S. export capacity is on track to expand significantly through the late 2020s, with Louisiana emerging as the epicenter of America’s LNG boom.
Woodside’s move builds on a wave of Gulf Coast projects that have reshaped global energy trade. With marketing already underway, the company is targeting firm offtake agreements ahead of the first cargoes in 2029.
Bottom Line
Woodside’s Louisiana LNG is set to redefine the U.S. LNG landscape, combining scale, political support, and strategic positioning in global gas markets. For Louisiana, it cements the state’s central role in supplying the world with American energy well into the 2030s.
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