Export and Import Licence Applications
[Gas and Natural Gas (including LNG), and Propane]
The Canada Energy Regulator (the CER, formerly the NEB) will assess export licence applications to determine if the volume of the applied for energy commodity proposed for export, is surplus to Canadian requirements. The CER also considers gas import licence applications, including licence applications for liquefied natural gas (LNG).
For gas, natural gas, and propane licence applications, the CER uses a written process that includes a public comment period for impacted persons. Following the comment period, the Commission will complete its assessment of the application, and either approve or deny the application. The issuance of a licence must also be approved by the Governor in Council. [Learn more]
As of February 2022, the CER has received 52 export/import Licence applications:
- 43 of the 52 applications were approved by the CER (formerly the NEB)
- 1 of the 52 applications is under review
- 6 of the 52 applications were deemed incomplete
- 2 of the 52 applications were withdrawn by the applicant
As of May 2021, the Provincial applications received are as follows:
- 37 applications in British Columbia
- 3 applications in Nova Scotia
- 2 application in Québec
- 1 application in New Brunswick
- 1 application in Ontario
Application Schedule
The table below provides a summary of export and import licence applications presented to the Canada Energy Regulator.
Company | Export Point(s) | Commodity | Application Information (YYYY-MM-DD) |
Licence Term | CER Decisions (YYYY-MM-DD) |
Licence Issued (YYYY-MM-DD) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AltaGas LPG General Partner Inc. on behalf of AltaGas LPG Limited Partnership | Aldergrove, (BC); Huntingdon, (BC); Kingsgate, (BC); Osoyoos, (BC); Ridley Island, (BC); Surrey, (BC); Carway, AB; Coutts, AB; North Portal, SK; Boissevain, MB; Emerson, MB; Cornwall, ON; Fort Erie, ON; Fort Frances, ON; Lansdowne, ON; Sarnia, ON; Sault Ste. Marie, ON; Windsor, ON; Armstrong, QC; La Colle, QC; Philipsburg, QC; St. Stephen, NB; Woodstock, NB. | butanes | 2021-10-15 Export Licence Application [Filing C15443] |
25 years | TBD | TBD |
AltaGas LPG General Partner Inc. on behalf of AltaGas LPG Limited Partnership | Prince Rupert (BC) | propane | 2019-11-28 Export Licence Application [Filing C03278] |
25 years | 2020-08-21 2020-11-16 |
2020-11-23 GL-344 [Filing C09823] |
KM LNG Operating General Partnership | Kitimat (BC) | gas | 2010-12-09 Export Licence Application [Folder 657474] |
20 years | 2011-10-13 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A33553] |
2011-11-14 GL-298 [Filing A36117] |
BC LNG Export Co-operative LLC | Kitimat (BC) | gas | 2011-03-08 Export Licence Application [Folder 674445] 2015-01-28 Revocation Application [Folder 2774859] |
20 years | 2012-02-02 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A39041] 2015-03-05 Revocation Approved [Filing A68307] |
2012-04-12 GL-299 [Filing A40726] 2015-03-05 RO-GL-299 [Filing A68307] |
LNG Canada Development Inc. | Kitimat (BC) |
gas | 2012-07-27 Export Licence Application [Folder 834774] 2016-08-02 Revocation Application [Folder 834773] |
25 years | 2013-02-04 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A50334] 2016-08-24 Revocation Approved [Filing A79097] |
2013-02-28 GL-300 [Filing A50638] 2016-08-24 RO-GL-300 [Filing A79097] |
Prince Rupert LNG Exports Limited | Ridley Island (BC) | gas | 2013-06-17 Export Licence Application [Folder 977381] 2017-05-09 Revocation Application [Folder 963869] |
25 years | 2013-12-16 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A55992] 2017-07-21 Revocation Approved [Filing A85086] |
2014-03-31 GL-301 [Filing A59461] 2017-07-21 RO-GL-301 [Filing A85086] |
WCC LNG Ltd. | Kitimat or Prince Rupert (BC) | gas | 2013-06-19 Export Licence Application [Folder 977286] 2017-01-06 Revocation Application [Folder 963926] |
25 years | 2013-12-16 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A55993] 2017-01-06 Revocation Approved [Filing A81266] |
2014-03-31
GL-302
[Filing A59462] 2017-01-12 RO-GL-302 [Filing A81266] |
Pacific North West LNG Ltd. as General Partner of the Pacific NorthWest LNG Limited Partnership |
Lelu (BC) Island | gas | 2013-07-05 Export Licence Application [Folder 971021] 2017-03-15 Revocation Application [Folder 971021] |
25 years | 2013-12-16 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A55995] 2017-03-23 Revocation Approved [Filing A82212] |
2014-03-31 GL-303 [Filing A59463] 2017-03-23 RO-GL-303 [Filing A82212] |
Woodfibre LNG Export Pte. Ltd. | Squamish (BC) | gas | 2013-07-23 Export Licence Application [Folder 977417] 2017-08-25 Revocation Application [Folder 977417] |
25 years | 2013-12-16 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A55997] 2017-08-30 Revocation Approved [Filing A85741] |
2014-03-31 GL-304 [Filing A59464] 2017-08-30 RO-GL-304 [Filing A85741] |
Jordan Cove LNG L.P. | Kingsgate and Huntingdon (BC) | gas | 2013-09-09 Export Licence Application [Folder 1035410] |
25 years | 2014-02-20 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A58981] |
2015-07-24 GL-305 [Filing A71446] |
Triton LNG Limited Partnership | Kitimat or Prince Rupert (BC) | gas | 2013-10-29 Export Licence Application [Folder 1057402] |
25 years | 2014-04-16 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A59693] |
2014-10-24 GL-306 [Filing A63820] |
Pieridae Energy Ltd. | Goldboro (NS) | gas | 2013-11-06 Export and Import Licences Application [Filing A55130] |
20 years | 2014-01-21 Application deemed Incomplete Letter Decision [Filing A56488] |
N/A |
Aurora Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd. | Prince Rupert (BC) | gas | 2013-11-29 Export Licence Application [Folder 2381500] 2017-12-15 Revocation Application [Filing A88693] |
25 years | 2014-05-01 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A59997] 2018-01-10 Revocation Approved [Filing A89099] |
2014-10-24 GL-307 [Filing A63819] 2018-01-10 RO-GL-307 [Filing A89099] |
Oregon LNG Marketing Company LLC | Kingsgate and Huntingdon (BC) | gas | 2014-01-13 Export Licence Application [Folder 2397738] |
25 years | 2014-05-01 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A59998] |
2015-07-24 GL-308 [Filing A71447] |
Canada Stewart Energy Group Ltd. | Stewart (BC) | gas | 2014-03-05 Export Licence Application [Folder 2431929] |
25 years | 2014-03-18 Application deemed Incomplete Letter Decision [Filing A59305] |
N/A |
Kitsault Energy Ltd. | Kitsault (BC) | gas | 2014-04-04 Export Licence Application [Folder 2449840] |
20 years | 2016-01-21 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A75250] |
2016-05-27 GL-334 [Filing A77196] |
Pieridae Energy Ltd. | Goldboro (NS) | gas | 2014-03-12 Export and Import Licences Application [Folder 2433930] |
20 years | 2014-07-03 Application deemed Incomplete Letter Decision [Filing A61464] |
N/A |
WesPac Midstream-Vancouver LLC | Delta (BC) | gas | 2014-06-20 Export Licence Application [Folder 2482959] |
25 years | 2015-05-07 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A69890] |
2016-05-26 GL-310 [Filing A77171] |
Steelhead LNG (A) Inc. | Mill Bay (BC) | gas | 2014-07-08 Export Licence Application [Folder 2485969] |
25 years | 2015-10-01 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A72968] |
2016-05-26 GL-320 [Filing A77157] |
Steelhead LNG (B) Inc. | Sarita Bay (BC) | gas | 2014-07-08 Export Licence Application [Folder 2486302] |
25 years | 2015-10-01 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A72969] |
2016-05-26 GL-321 [Filing A77157] |
Steelhead LNG (C) Inc. | Sarita Bay (BC) | gas | 2014-07-08 Export Licence Application [Folder 2486960] |
25 years | 2015-10-01 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A72970] |
2016-05-26 GL-322 [Filing A77157] |
Steelhead LNG (D) Inc. | Sarita Bay (BC) | gas | 2014-07-08 Export Licence Application [Folder 2486411] |
25 years | 2015-10-01 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A72971] |
2016-05-26 GL-323 [Filing A77157] |
Steelhead LNG (E) Inc. | Sarita Bay (BC) | gas | 2014-07-08 Export Licence Application [Folder 2486191] |
25 years | 2015-10-01 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A72972] |
2016-05-26 GL-324 [Filing A77157] |
Woodside Energy Holdings Pty Ltd. | Prince Rupert (BC) | gas | 2014-07-18 Export Licence Application [Folder 2487318] |
25 years | 2015-01-29 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A65596] |
2015-05-12 GL-309 [Filing A69958] |
Pembina NGL Corporation | Coutts (AB); and Kingsgate, Huntingdon, and White Rock (BC) | propane | 2014-02-22 Export Licence Application [Folder 2498463] |
25 years | 2015-11-05 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A73728] |
2016-05-27 GL-326 [Filing A77182] |
Orca LNG Ltd. | Prince Rupert (BC) | gas | 2014-09-04 Export Licence Application [Folder 2504625] |
25 years | 2015-07-27 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A71479] |
2016-05-26 GL-312 [Filing A77175] |
Cedar 1 LNG Export Ltd. | Kitimat (BC) | gas | 2014-08-28 Export Licence Application [Folder 2503999] |
25 years | 2014-12-22 Application deemed Incomplete Letter Decision [Filing A65207] |
N/A |
Cedar 2 LNG Export Ltd. | Kitimat (BC) | gas | 2014-08-28 Export Licence Application [Folder 2503790] |
25 years | 2014-12-22 Application deemed Incomplete Letter Decision [Filing A65207] |
N/A |
Cedar 3 LNG Export Ltd. | Kitimat (BC) | gas | 2014-08-28 Export Licence Application [Folder 2504003] |
25 years | 2014-12-22 Application deemed Incomplete Letter Decision [Filing A65207] |
N/A |
Chevron Canada Limited | Kitimat, BC (Bish Cove) | Natural gas | 2019-04-01 Export Licence Application [Filing A98577] |
40 years | 2019-12-04 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing C03430] |
2020-03-11 GL-343 [Filing C05158] |
Pieridae Energy (Canada) Ltd. | Goldboro (NS) | gas | 2014-10-24 Export and Import Licences Application [Folder 2541302] |
20 years | 2015-08-13 Licences Approved Letter Decision [Filing A71840] |
2016-05-26 GL-313 GL-314 [Filing A77176] |
GNL Québec Inc. | Saguenay (QC) | gas | 2014-10-27 Export Licence Application [Folder 2541293] |
25 years | 2015-08-27 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A72342] |
2016-05-26 GL-317 [Filing A77178] |
Bear Head LNG Corporation | Point Tupper (NS) | gas | 2014-11-06 Export and Import Licences Application [Folder 2546087] |
25 years | 2015-08-13 Licences Approved Letter Decision [Filing A71838] |
2016-05-26 GL-315 GL-316 [Filing A77177] |
Stolt LNGaz Inc. | Bécancour (QC) | gas | 2015-01-19 Export Licence Application [Folder 2587030] |
25 years | 2015-11-05 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A73730] |
2016-05-27 GL-325 [Filing A77181] |
Canada Stewart Energy Group Ltd. | Stewart (BC) | gas | 2015-02-03 Export Licence Application [Folder 2676265] |
25 years | 2016-01-07 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A75003] |
2016-05-27 GL-331 [Filing A77190] |
New Times Energy Ltd | Prince Rupert (BC) | gas | 2015-02-11 Export Licence Application [Filing A66013] |
25 years | 2016-01-14 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A75164] |
2016-05-27 GL-333 [Filing A77194] |
Saint John LNG Development Company Ltd. | Saint John (NB) | gas | 2015-02-11 Export and Import Licences Application [Folder 2679691] |
25 years | 2015-09-03 Licences Approved Letter Decision [Filing A72416] |
2016-05-27 GL-318 GL-319 [Filing A77179] |
Cedar 1 LNG Export Ltd. | Kitimat (BC) | gas | 2015-05-01 Export Licence Application [Folder 2774678] |
25 years | 2015-11-26 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A74271] |
2016-05-27 GL-327 [Filing A77185] |
A C LNG Inc. | Middle Melford (NS) | gas | 2015-05-26 Export and Import Licences Application [Folder 2784947] |
25 years | 2015-12-22 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A74917] |
2016-05-27 GL-328 GL-329 [Filing A77187] |
AltaGas DCLNG General Partner Inc., on behalf of AltaGas DCLNG Lease Limited Partnership | Kitimat (BC) | gas | 2015-06-01 Export Licence Application [Folder 2787648] |
25 years | 2016-01-14 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A75163] |
2016-05-27 GL-332 [Filing A77191] |
LNG Canada Development Inc. | Kitimat (BC) | natural gas | 2015-07-02 Export Licence Application [Folder 2797784] 2017-05-18 Amending Order Application [Filing A83692] |
40 years | 2016-01-07 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A75001] 2017-09-18 Letter Decision Amending Order Approved [Filing A86081] |
2016-05-27
GL-330 [Filing A77188] 2018-02-12 AO-001-GL-330 [Filing A89942] |
AltaGas LPG General Partner Inc. on behalf of AltaGas LPG Limited Partnership | Prince Rupert (BC) | propane | 2016-02-11 Export Licence Application [Folder 2927096] |
25 years | 2016-10-18 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A80059] |
2016-12-21 GL-338 [Filing A81126] |
Pacific NorthWest LNG Ltd. as general partner of the Pacific NorthWest LNG Limited Partnership | Lelu (BC) Island | natural gas | 2016-02-16 Export Licence Application [Folder 2927243] |
40 years | 2016-10-13 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A79955] |
2016-12-21 GL-337 [Filing A81121] |
Crowley LNG, Inc. | Any marine terminal in British Columbia; land border crossings between British Columbia and the states of Washington and Alaska; and Yukon and Alaska | gas | 2016-03-01 Export Licence Application [Filing A75765] |
25 years | 2016-07-25 Licence Withdrawn Letter Decision [Filing A78014] |
N/A |
Petrogas Energy Corp. | Any and all land and marine points on the international boundary of Canada | propane | 2016-03-21 Export Licence Application [Folder 2937453] 2018-09-14 Revocation Application [Filing A94038] |
10 years | 2017-01-12 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A81274] |
2017-04-20 GL-339 [Filing A82706] 2018-04-09 Erratum GL-339 [Filing A91125] 2019-08-27 RO-GL-339 [Filing C01236-3] |
Petrogas Energy Corp. |
Points along the Canada-United States (U.S.) border where railway, marine, pipeline and road crossings occur, including but not limited to a marine terminal near Kitimat, British Columbia, Alder grove, British Columbia; Osoyoos, British Columbia; Ridley Island, British Columbia; Rooseville/Grasmere, British Columbia, Surrey, British Columbia; Huntingdon, British Columbia, Kingsgate, British Columbia; Carway, Alberta; Coutts, Alberta; North Portal, Saskatchewan; Emerson, Manitoba; Boissevain, Manitoba; Sarnia, Ontario; Windsor, Ontario; Fort Erie, Ontario; Fort Frances, Ontario; La Colle, Quebec; Sault Ste Marie, Ontario; Lansdowne, Ontario; Cornwall, Ontario; Philipsburg, Quebec; Woodstock, New Brunswick; Armstrong, Quebec; St. Stephen, New Brunswick | propane | 2018-09-14 Export Licence Application [Folder 3615434] |
25 years | 2019-05-09
Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filling A99342] |
2019-07-09 GL-342 [Filing C00398] 2019-07-12 ERRATUM GL-342 [Filing C00398] |
WCC LNG Ltd. | Kitimat or Prince Rupert (BC) | natural gas | 2016-03-28 Export Licence Application [Folder 2936569] |
40 years | 2016-07-28 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A78744] |
2016-10-26 GL-335 [Filing A80240] |
TUGLIQ Gaz Naturel Québec Inc. | Gaspé (QC) | natural gas | 2016-08-30 Export Licence Application [Filing A79191] |
25 years | 2017-02-02 Application Withdrawn Letter Decision [Filing A81606] |
N/A |
Seneca Resources Corporation | Niagara Falls and Chippawa (ON) (Import) | natural gas | 2016-09-06 |
7 years | 2016-10-04 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A79794] |
2017-06-23 GL-336 [Filing A84576] |
Woodfibre LNG Export Pte. Ltd. | Squamish (BC) | natural gas | 2016-10-27 Export Licence Application [Folder 3080702] |
40 years | 2017-04-06 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A82480] |
2017-06-09 GL-340 [Filing A84304] |
Pacific Traverse Energy Ltd. | Marine terminal near Kitimat (BC) | propane | 2018-02-05 Export Licence Application [Folder 3467011] |
25 years | 2018-08-02 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A93367] |
2018-10-29 GL-341 [Filing A95228] |
Rockyview Resources Inc. (transferred from Quicksilver Resources Canada Inc.) | Campbell River (BC) | gas | 2014-07-28 Export Licence Application [Folder 2491202] 2017-03-30 Amending Order Application [Filing A82333] |
25 years | 2015-06-30 Licence Approved Letter Decision [Filing A70988] 2017-04-12 Amending Approved [Filing A82597] |
2016-05-26 GL-311 [Filing A77173] 2017-05-31 AO-001-GL-311 [Filing A83985] |
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