FortisBC is moving forward with the expansion of its Tilbury Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facility in Delta.
The expansion supports the growing demand for LNG marine fuelling services, helping reduce emissions by shifting away from traditional marine fuels, such as diesel, while strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of the Port of Vancouver.
“The expansion of the Tilbury LNG Facility is an investment in B.C.’s future, creating jobs, growing our economy and helping reduce emissions through an investment of more than $2 billion,” said Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Adrian Dix. “By helping move this project forward, we’re also creating an opportunity for Musqueam Indian Band to become an equity partner, advancing economic reconciliation while supporting a cleaner alternative to traditional marine fuels like diesel.”
Phase 1B of the expansion of FortisBC’s Tilbury LNG Facility will increase the facility’s capacity to produce LNG. The expansion helps meet rising demand for LNG fuelling service at the Port of Vancouver and improves access to LNG fuelling for vessels travelling along the western coast of North America and across the Pacific.
The project helps position the Port of Vancouver as a leading LNG marine fuelling hub, supports the transition to lower-emission marine fuels, strengthens B.C.’s role in a growing global market and will deliver long-term economic benefits for communities throughout the province.
“With this expansion, we will be able to produce more lower-carbon LNG to fuel the modern generation of ships visiting our coast. We are proud to partner with the Musqueam Indian Band on this project that will benefit the region for decades to come,” said Roger Dall’Antonia, president and CEO, FortisBC.
The project will be subject to applicable regulatory approvals and permitting requirements before construction can begin. Facility construction could start as early as mid-2027 and be in service as early as 2031.
