LNG Canada has been flaring up to 15 times more gas than expected, documents reveal

An issue with the Kitimat, B.C., facility’s flaring equipment has resulted in LNG Canada burning significantly more gas — and it could take three years to fix

Matt Simmons

21 Jan 2026 • 7 min read

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To compensate for an "integrity issue" with its equipment, LNG Canada has been burning significantly more gas than planned, according to documents obtained through freedom of information legislation. (Photo: CCTV footage / BC Energy Regulator)

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