LNG Development, Enbridge Inc.

We believe natural gas and LNG have a key role to play in a sustainable energy future. Natural gas is core to the energy transition; to ensure global energy security, achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and alleviate energy poverty in developing countries.

With less than half the carbon intensity as coal, natural gas has been the single biggest factor in reducing emissions in the U.S. by 20% since 2005. As new coal power continues to be added to the global energy system, LNG can have a similar impact on global emissions—both to displace coal and support renewable power by providing constant, reliable energy source. Enbridge is a strong advocate of LNG, which is why we are a proud sponsor of LNG 2023.

Canada has been slow to act on LNG—is this the right place to host a global LNG conference?

There are few countries as well positioned as Canada to meet the world’s energy needs. We have vast energy resources that are already being produced responsibly, sustainably and to the highest standards concerning people and the environment.

Our energy producers and infrastructure companies—including Enbridge—are second-to-none, and Canada’s environmental regulations are among the most stringent in the world.

In BC, we can produce LNG with a lower carbon intensity than anywhere else in the world by using the province’s abundant hydroelectricity resources to power operations. Not to mention that if Canada really wants to combat climate change, we must set our sights on the 98.5% of global emissions outside of Canada. Canada can make the greatest impact through LNG.

Enbridge has world-class knowledge and experience in energy infrastructure development and operation— from planning, permitting, community alignment, Indigenous engagement, construction, financing, operations and through to market delivery.

have a key role to play in a sustainable energy future. Natural gas is core to the energy transition; to meet growing global energy demand, achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and alleviate energy poverty in developing countries. ”

—Jason Kearns, Director, LNG Development

What is Enbridge’s experience in LNG?

We have experience developing LNG facilities and operating several natural gas storage facilities supporting LNG exports across Canada and the U.S. Importantly, Enbridge brings to any partnership considerable financial resources, with stable cash flows year after year. We own/operate an extensive ecosystem of pipelines, storage, export terminals and renewable projects in North America and Europe, and we have expertise integrating low-emissions technologies, such as carbon capture and storage, into our value chains. That’s what Enbridge brings.

In the U.S., Enbridge’s natural gas system runs along the U.S. Gulf coast making it an ideal conduit to support growing LNG exports in the area. We currently provide service for 15% of the export capacity at the Gulf Coast through four LNG facilities operating in the region and are poised to serve at least three more based on executed Precedent Agreements.

In Canada, we are a 30% owner of Woodfibre LNG. Our partner on this project, Pacific Energy, is working with our engineering contractor to do site preparation with major construction work scheduled to begin this year. The cool thing with this project is it’s not only going to be net zero on its first day of operation (which very few projects are), but it has also committed to being net zero during the construction stage of the project by using carbon credit offsets that involve partnerships with local Indigenous Nations. That’s a groundbreaking approach and should serve as a model for others to use. The project will be in-service in 2027.

One of the reasons Enbridge was interested in the project in the first place was because of input and stewardship from the Indigenous Nations, including Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (the Squamish Nation). The Squamish Nation is an environmental regulator on the project. It’s a role that was established through the first Indigenous-led environmental assessment in Canada.∙