Canada's Trigon approves LPG export terminal in Prince Rupert

Trigon Pacific Terminals (Trigon), a bulk commodity export terminal, has unveiled its Final Investment Decision (FID) for a new open-access 2.5 million tonnes per annum LPG export facility in Prince Rupert, British Columbia.

Subject to securing all necessary legal and regulatory approvals, the C$750 million (about €477 million) facility is projected to start exports in late 2029, significantly enhancing Canada’s objective to be a competitive energy superpower as well its as capacity to serve global energy markets.

“This FID is a pivotal moment for Trigon and for Canada’s energy sector, creating new pathways for Canadian LPG to reach international markets, and driving economic growth, resiliency and opportunity for Canadians,”Rob Booker, CEO of Trigon, commented.

“We’ve come to the table with investment dollars and now we need the federal government to expedite this shovel-ready project that is clearly in the national interest.”

This decision comes with support to advance to this project development stage from the Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla First Nations, underscoring Trigon’s commitment to collaborative