FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) has received approval from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) for its proposed Tilbury LNG Storage Expansion project. This approval will help FortisBC continue to provide reliable and resilient natural gas service to British Columbians.

Once constructed, the project will ensure FortisBC can continue to provide reliable and resilient energy services to customers, including during potential system disruptions due to extreme weather. It will replace the original Tilbury facility with a new modern facility that maintains essential gas supply and operational capability. Construction is expected to start as early as 2027.

In 2022, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Indian Band and FortisBC signed an agreement that has both parties working in close collaboration with the shared goal of developing a world-leading LNG facility.

Separately, the Tilbury Phase 2 LNG Expansion Project, which includes the Tilbury LNG Storage Expansion Project, continues progressing through its Environmental Assessment process with the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office that began in 2019. This approval is also required for the project to proceed. A decision is expected as early as 2026.

Quotes

“Projects like the Tilbury LNG Storage Expansion project are essential to strengthen the resiliency of B.C.’s energy system. This investment is critical to FortisBC’s efforts to continue to play an important role in B.C.’s energy future.” – Roger Dall’Antonia, president and CEO of FortisBC

Backgrounder

The existing Tilbury LNG facility plays a key role in the Lower Mainland’s gas system by producing and storing LNG for use during peak demand periods, acting as a backup source of natural gas in the event of a supply disruption. Following our project application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) in December 2020, the BCUC released a decision requesting additional analysis. In October 2024, FortisBC filed supplemental evidence to support the granting of a CPCN that addresses the BCUC’s comments.

About FortisBC Energy Inc.

FortisBC Energy Inc. is a regulated utility focused on providing safe, reliable and affordable energy, including natural gas and propane and continuing to acquire renewable and lower carbon energy, such as natural gas designated as Renewable Natural Gas. FortisBC Energy Inc. employs around 2,160 British Columbians and serves approximately 1,098,400 customers across British Columbia. FortisBC Energy Inc. owns and operates two liquefied natural gas storage facilities and approximately 51,700 kilometres of gas transmission and distribution lines. FortisBC Energy Inc. is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., a leader in the North American regulated electricity and gas utility industry. FortisBC Energy Inc. uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc.