JGC Awarded EPC Limited Notice to Proceed for LNG Canada Phase 2 Expansion Project for LNG Canada
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JGC Holdings Corporation's subsidiary, JGC Global, in a joint venture with Fluor Corporation of the U.S., has been awarded a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) for the EPC phase of the LNG Canada Phase 2 expansion project from LNG Canada. This project will double the production capacity of the existing plant in Kitimat, British Columbia, from the current approximately 14 million tonnes per annum to about 28 million tonnes per annum. The successful track record from completing Phase 1 was a key factor in securing this award.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who was awarded what contract?
- A: JGC Global Corporation, in a joint venture with Fluor Corporation of the U.S., has been awarded a Limited Notice To Proceed (LNTP) for the EPC phase of the LNG Canada Phase 2 expansion project from LNG Canada.
- Q: What is the purpose of this project?
- A: The project aims to double the production capacity of the existing LNG plant in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada, from approximately 14 million tonnes per annum to a total of about 28 million tonnes per annum.
- Q: What exactly is an EPC LNTP?
- A: LNTP stands for 'Limited Notice To Proceed.' It refers to the initial phase of work, such as design, that is carried out before the final EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contract is signed.
- Q: Why were JGC Global and Fluor awarded this contract?
- A: They were awarded the contract based on their high project execution capabilities demonstrated in the jointly completed LNG Canada Project (Phase 1) and their successful track record in completing many large-scale LNG projects.
- Q: What companies form the LNG Canada joint venture?
- A: It is a joint venture composed of Shell, PETRONAS, PetroChina Company Limited, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Korea Gas Corporation.