The British Columbia government has issued an Order in Council exempting Phase 1B of FortisBC’s Tilbury Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility expansion from further environmental review, effectively clearing the path for construction to proceed.
The decision, announced on Friday, targets the Delta-based project as a cornerstone of the province’s strategy to attract major infrastructure investment and expand energy export capabilities.
The approval accelerates the timeline for adding new liquefaction capacity on Canada’s west coast, a development that directly supports the long-term supply narrative for natural gas and LNG.
By streamlining the regulatory process for this specific phase, the provincial government signals a prioritization of energy infrastructure projects that can bring additional volumes to global markets, particularly in Asia.
This move aligns with broader efforts to diversify export routes and reduce reliance on traditional pipelines.
The Tilbury expansion is part of a wider wave of green lights for Canadian LNG projects, following recent approvals for capacity increases at other facilities such as Cedar LNG.