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Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C. gets greenlight for expansion

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Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C. gets greenlight for expansion. (2026, September 22). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/tilbury-gas-expansion-approval-9.7353199?cmp=rss

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The federal government has approved the expansion of the Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C., under the "one project, one review" principle. The project includes adding a large storage tank to increase daily production by up to 7,700 tonnes of liquefied natural gas. Proponents claim it will generate 6,200 full-time jobs during construction and 100 permanent positions while contributing $1.7 billion to the provincial GDP. However, the project faces opposition from some government officials and environmental groups due to safety concerns and potential impacts on wildlife and air quality.
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On Monday, the federal government approved FortisBC's expansion of the Tilbury LNG facility on Tilbury Island in Delta, British Columbia, under a "one project, one review" principle. The B.C. government had previously issued an environmental assessment certificate to FortisBC for the project. Despite safety concerns raised by Minister Kelly Greene of emergency management and climate readiness last July, the federal approval was given based on potential economic benefits outweighing adverse effects. The expansion includes adding a large new storage tank and equipment capable of producing up to 7,700 tonnes of liquefied natural gas per day. Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin stated that this project exemplifies job creation and environmental protection while advancing reconciliation with Indigenous groups, noting the involvement of 12 Indigenous nations in consensus-building processes. The expansion is projected to generate 6,200 full-time-equivalent years of employment during construction and create 100 permanent jobs, contributing up to $1.7 billion to B.C.'s GDP during construction.

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B.C. Delta FortisBC Tilbury Island Tilbury LNG

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Federal Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin says in a statement the project shows how to "create jobs and grow the economy while protecting the environment and advancing reconciliation." The project involves adding a large new storage tank and equipment to produce up to 7,700 tonnes of liquefied natural gas per day. But it has faced opposition from within the B.C. government, with Kelly Greene, minister of emergency management and climate readiness, saying in July she was "disappointed" by FortisBC's decision to move forward with the project, citing safety concerns.
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🔮 Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C. gets greenlight for expansion The province says the project could generate 100 permanent jobs
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Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C. gets greenlight for expansion · assertive framing

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Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C. gets greenlight for expansion The province says the project could generate 100 permanent jobs uncertain
project → get → jobs
The federal government has approved expansion of the Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C., saying potential adverse effects are justified by the project's benefits. asserted
effects → approve → benefits
Monday's approval under the "one project, one review" principle came immediately after the B.C. government issued an environmental assessment certificate to FortisBC for the project on Tilbury Island in the Fraser River. asserted
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The province says the project could generate 6,200 full-time-equivalent years of employment during construction and 100 permanent jobs, and contribute up to $1.7 billion to provincial GDP during construction. uncertain
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Federal Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin says in a statement the project shows how to "create jobs and grow the economy while protecting the environment and advancing reconciliation." The project involves adding a large new storage tank and equipment to produce up to 7,700 tonnes of liquefied natural gas per day. But it has faced opposition from within the B.C. government, with Kelly Greene, minister of emergency management and climate readiness, saying in July she was "disappointed" by FortisBC's decision to move forward with the project, citing safety concerns. asserted
she → say → concerns
"For months, I have listened to safety concerns from people in my community. asserted
I → listen → community
I raised those issues with government at every opportunity. asserted
I → raise → opportunity
I am disappointed with FortisBC's decision, as I know many of those I represent will be," she said at the time. asserted
she → disappoint → time
Greene said her opposition had remained unchanged since before she was elected to the legislature, while B.C. NDP Premier David Eby said his government has a "big tent," which allowed Greene to criticize the plan. asserted
Greene → say → plan
Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson called the approval "a step forward in our mission to get major nation-building projects built faster." asserted
projects → call → mission
"Today's approval of the Tilbury Phase 2 LNG expansion project will power [B.C.] Ferries with cleaner fuel, strengthen Canada's energy security and create economic opportunities for British Columbians," he said on social media on Monday. asserted
he → power → Monday
The B.C. government had touted the expansion as helping meet rising demand for LNG at the Port of Vancouver and improving access to fuel for vessels that travel the coast and across the Pacific. asserted
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The province said in a statement on Monday that the environmental assessment certificate included "18 legally binding conditions related to air quality, wildlife protection, greenhouse-gas reduction, health and emergency planning, and ongoing monitoring of impacts to First Nations. asserted
certificate → say → Nations
It said the Environmental Assessment Office sought consensus with 12 Indigenous nations, while 13 other Indigenous groups were informed of key milestones. asserted
groups → say → milestones
The assessment process was initiated in February 2020, but the province said it was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and FortisBC submitted a revised application in February 2026. asserted
FortisBC → initiate → February
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