What is the key detail of Uniper's provisional LNG deal with Canada's Ksi Lisims project?

Uniper has signed a letter of interest for a possible off-take agreement to procure 2 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year from Canada's proposed Ksi Lisims export facility on British Columbia's Pacific coast, with potential deliveries beginning in 2032.

How does this deal fit into Germany's broader energy strategy following Russia's gas cutoff?

The agreement reflects Germany's effort to diversify its natural gas procurement and enhance supply security after Gazprom ceased deliveries in 2022, aligning with European ambitions to establish alternative gas routes and Canadian efforts to expand LNG exports.

Germany deepens Canada energy ties with provisional LNG deal

Jun 8, 2026

German energy firm Uniper signed a preliminary agreement to secure 2 million tonnes annually of LNG from Canada's Ksi Lisims project, with production starting around 2032. This move aims to diversify supply chains following Russia's cessation of gas deliveries in 2022.

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