Shell backs $23 billion LNG Canada expansion in boost to Carney's ‘energy superpower’ push

US · 2026-09-29

1. Step 1 · The triggerShell approves a $23bn expansion of LNG Canada, doubling export capacity.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onNorth American LNG exports rise, linking US and Canadian gas markets more tightly to global LNG demand.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onUS domestic natural gas prices become more sensitive to global price swings as more gas is exported.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youUS SMEs with high energy or fuel costs face increased input price volatility, impacting margins and contract strategy.

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Source: CNBC

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