Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the phase 2 expansion of the LNG Canada facility in Kitimat, British Columbia. The project will double the output of Canada's first LNG export terminal and is projected to create thousands of jobs. Carney framed the expansion as a way to connect low-cost, low-carbon Canadian energy to global markets, though critics will question the emissions footprint of LNG relative to renewables. The announcement raises key questions for climate watchers: how does new fossil fuel infrastructure align with Canada's net-zero targets? The project's claim of low-carbon energy depends on upstream emissions, methane leaks, and the source of power for liquefaction. For carbon markets and policy, this expansion could influence emissions accounting and Canada's international climate commitments, making it a significant development to track.
