Liquefied natural gas

We're rethinking the future of energy by supporting the growing use of liquefied natural gas (LNG). LNG is made from the same natural gas we use every day in our homes. When natural gas is cooled to -162 °C it liquefies and becomes much more condensed - roughly the equivalent of shrinking a beach ball to the size of a ping pong ball. In liquid form, LNG can be safely and efficiently stored and transported inside a double-walled container similar to a thermos. This allows both for use as a transportation fuel, or shipment overseas to countries moving away from using coal-fired or diesel fuels in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.

What is LNG and how is it used?

LNG is natural gas in a liquid form. It has an important role in providing the Lower Mainland with a vital backup energy supply on some of its coldest days. We also produce LNG as a fuel for transportation, such as marine vessels.

What is liquefied natural gas and how is it used?

Buying and exporting LNG

FortisBC sells LNG to regional and international customers, helping them lower their global emissions. Exporting LNG can help countries overseas reduce their reliance on higher carbon fuels, such as coal, and make immediate emissions reductions more affordably.

Buying liquefied natural gas

LNG facilities

FortisBC owns and operates two LNG facilities on Canada's West Coast. In operation since 1971, our LNG facility on Tilbury Island is located in Delta, BC. Our Mt. Hayes LNG facility is located northwest of Ladysmith on Vancouver Island and has been in operation since 2011.

Liquefied natural gas facilities