Phase 2

Overview

In March 2026, Coastal GasLink entered into commercial agreements with LNG Canada. This marked a milestone in advancing Coastal GasLink Phase 2, which remains subject to Final Investment Decision (FID) by LNG Canada (and its joint-venture participants) and approvals by Coastal GasLink. Read more here.

Coastal GasLink–together with LNG Canada–has an opportunity to leverage the existing infrastructure from the pipeline to safely deliver additional lower-carbon Canadian LNG to the world. 

By maximizing the capacity of existing infrastructure through compression—not new pipeline—Phase 2 would connect more Canadian natural gas to global markets as lower-emission LNG. This would strengthen Canada’s economic sovereignty while protecting the environment. It would position Canada as a safe and reliable alternative to higher-emitting fuels and support allies by reducing reliance on coal.

A potential nation-building project, Phase 2 could further connect Canada to real economic benefits and sovereignty, local and Indigenous communities to shared prosperity and allies to trusted, lower-emission energy.

Project details

Phase 2 would not require any additional pipeline. Instead, it could involve the construction and operation of: 

Additional compressor stations located at regular intervals along the existing pipeline route. 
Modifications at existing/planned facilities: 
- Wilde Lake Compressor station – additional cooling equipment and meter runs, associated buildings and piping within existing meter stations  
- Kitimat Meter Station – additional separator and piping within the existing station 
- Planned LNG Link Meter Station (located within the LNG Canada facility) – additional meter run, associated building and piping

Our current focus is on developmental work to assess the full potential of Phase 2, including:  

scope refinements 
engineering  
permitting requirements 
financial analysis 
engagement with Indigenous and local communities

Working with Indigenous and local communities

While Phase 2 was included in the original Environmental Assessment Certificate, it requires additional permits and approvals from the BC Energy Regulator, BC Environmental Assessment Office, and local governments. Phase 2 engagement with Indigenous groups, landowners and local communities is ongoing.

Phase 2 would create additional opportunities for Indigenous and local communities should a decision be made to move forward.

Timeline

2012

LNG Canada selects Coastal GasLink; our ongoing engagement process begins, followed by environmental and engineering studies

2014

B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) issues EAC for Coastal GasLink Project, including potential future facilities

2018

EAO issues amendment to EAC for proposed alternate routing (May 2018)

Coastal GasLink final investment decision (FID) (October 2018)

2019

B.C Oil & Gas Commission (B.C.OGC) issues amendment to Pipeline Permit for proposed alternate routing (May 2019)

2020-2023

Pipelines and facilities construction; mechanical completion of Phase 1 of Coastal GasLink (Nov 2023); engagement with Indigenous groups, landowners and local communities; filing of Phase 2 regulatory applications

2024-2025

Continued engagement and filing of permit applications; Phase 2 design engineering and pre-construction planning

2026+

Potential final investment decision made by LNG Canada

Phase 2 map

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