Uniper and the Canadian project Ksi Lisims LNG sign landmark long-term LNG agreement
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Uniper secures 2 MMtpy of LNG from Canada’s Ksi Lisims LNG project under long-term contract
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Landmark contract strengthens the resilience and diversification of Uniper's global LNG portfolio
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Ksi Lisims is designed as one of the lowest-emission LNG facilities globally through hydroelectric power
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Long-term partnership with the Nisga’a Nation supports reliable and responsible LNG development
In the presence of Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katherina Reiche, and the Canadian Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, Vera Alexander, Uniper and Ksi Lisims LNG have signed a landmark long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA).
This milestone marks the first major long-term LNG supply arrangement between Canada and Germany and represents a significant step in strengthening the strategic energy partnership between both countries. Uniper will purchase 2 million tons of LNG (approximately 30 terawatt hours) per year on a free-on-board (FOB) basis for up to 20 years, with first deliveries expected from 2032.
The agreement marks an important milestone for Uniper as the company continues to build a resilient and diversified long-term LNG portfolio. The fully destination-flexible volumes provide additional flexibility to support security of supply in Europe when needed.
Lower-carbon LNG through renewable-powered liquefaction
A distinctive feature of the Ksi Lisims LNG project is its planned use of hydroelectricity to power the liquefaction process. By combining access to Canadian natural gas resources with renewable electricity from British Columbia’s hydroelectric system, the project is expected to produce LNG with a 90 per cent lower carbon intensity than conventional LNG facilities.
This innovative LNG export terminal adds a differentiated source of supply to Uniper’s portfolio and supports the company’s ambition to build a more resilient and increasingly diversified energy system.
Developed in partnership with the Nisga’a Nation
A defining feature of the Ksi Lisims LNG project is its partnership with the Nisga’a Nation, which co-develops the project as a co-development partner alongside Western LNG and Rockies LNG. This unique collaboration brings together Indigenous leadership from Canada’s First Nations, industry expertise, and international energy partners with a shared commitment to responsible resource development and long-term economic opportunity. For Uniper, this partnership is an important element of the project’s long-term strength and reflects a collaborative approach to developing major energy infrastructure.
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