Export and Import Licence Applications

[Gas and Natural Gas (including LNG), and Propane]

• Application Schedule
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Natural Gas Reports
• Contact Information

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• 2 of the 52 applications were withdrawn by the applicant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.

Natural Gas Reports

• Energy Futures
• Energy Outlooks
• Energy Reports: Natural Gas
• Natural Gas Trade Summary
• Natural Gas Imports, Exports and Liquefied Natural Gas Statistics

Contact Information

Media Relations Team
Canada Energy Regulator
Email: media@cer-rec.gc.ca
Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265

Date modified:

2022-05-13