As Some Canadian LNG Projects Advance, More Are Poised to Lose Export Licenses

By Therese Robinson

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A majority of stalled LNG projects in Canada are poised to lose their natural gas export licenses by 2026, according to the country’s energy regulator.

North American LNG Project in development chart

Regulatory delays, environmental resistance, First Nation opposition and logistical issues with connecting to pipeline networks or gas reserves have slowed progress.

A company cannot hold an unused gas export license forever, Canada Energy Regulator (CER) spokesperson Karen Ryhorchuk told NGI.

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Therese Robinson

Therese Robinson started her energy career in London covering international oil and gas markets. She was managing editor-Europe at Platts, director of Standard & Poor’s Credit Ratings division, and managing editor at UK consultancy, Gas Strategies. She also served as business development and crude editor for Argus. As both project director and managing editor, she launched Natural Gas Daily for Interfax Energy Services. She is from New England.