Malfunctioning Canadian LNG terminal burned more gas than estimated 2024 global record

LNG Canada plant is one of the highest sources of global emissions for flaring

16 Apr 2026 • 7 min read

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In 2025, the LNG Canada export terminal burned around 350 million cubic metres of gas, or 10 per cent of all gas transported to the plant that year. (The Narhwal/Marty Clemens)

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