Shell-led consortium doubles LNG Canada capacity to 28 million tonnes a year

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US · 2026-09-29

Shell-led consortium doubles LNG Canada capacity to 28 million metric tons/year. Who it reaches: Global LNG price benchmarks and shipping demand adjust, affecting US SMEs exposed to LNG-linked costs or freight. Named: companies PETROCHINA CO LTD, Mitsubishi Corp, Korea Gas Corp; sectors US LNG exporters.

1. Step 1 · The triggerShell-led consortium finalizes investment to double LNG Canada capacity, expanding export supply.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onIncreased Canadian LNG exports intensify competition for Asian LNG contracts and shift global supply dynamics.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youGlobal LNG price benchmarks and shipping demand adjust, affecting US SMEs exposed to LNG-linked costs or freight.

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