Gas
Yokogawa secured for LNG Canada Phase 2 automation
Yokogawa Electric Corporation will supply core control and safety systems for the second phase of the Canadian export facility.
Key points
- JGC Fluor BC LNG II Joint Venture awarded the main automation contract to Yokogawa.
- Phase 2 will add two processing trains, doubling overall plant capacity.
- The expansion builds directly on the technical framework established during Phase 1.
What happened
According to LNG Industry reporting, Yokogawa Electric Corp announced that its American subsidiary was chosen by the JGC Fluor BC LNG II Joint Venture to act as the primary automation contractor for the second expansion stage of the LNG Canada export facility located in Kitimat, British Columbia.
The engineering and construction consortium, formed by JGC Corporation and Fluor Corporation, oversees all delivery aspects for the development. The Canadian government recognises this expansion as a nationally significant project, positioning it among the largest private investments in the country.
Project scope
The upcoming expansion introduces two additional processing units, designated as Trains 3 and 4. It also incorporates a new storage receptacle for liquefied natural gas, a condensate container, an extra loading berth, along with broader utility networks.
Once completed, these additions will lift the site's total processing output from 14 million up to 28 million tonnes per annum. The selected contractor will deploy its proprietary production control platforms, safety instrumented architecture, gas detection arrays, and security networks to manage the expanded infrastructure.
Executive Vice President Koji Nakaoka stated that the firm values its ongoing participation in the initiative, noting that utilizing the existing framework from the initial stage creates a solid base for reliable operations, as reported by LNG Industry.
Why it matters
Global gas markets continue to monitor large-scale export developments as international supply balances shift. With Henry Hub gas spot prices recorded at 2.63 US dollars per MMBtu on November 3, 2026, by the US Energy Information Administration, project expansions of this scale highlight the capital commitment flowing into North American liquefaction capacity.
For energy investors and African exporters alike, the execution efficiency demonstrated by replicating automation platforms across project phases offers a valuable operational model. Standardised control systems help mitigate technical risks and shorten commissioning timelines in complex hydrocarbon processing developments.
Original reporting
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Context from CEII
Gas is the flexible backbone of many grids and the designated transition fuel in many national plans, from LNG trade to domestic LPG and CNG. Supply security and pricing drive both power reliability and emissions.
18.5% of electricity in Canada came from gas in 2025Countries in this story
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