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Técnicas Reunidas Selected for Second Phase of LNG Canada Pipeline Project

By MGN EditorialMarch 31, 2026 at 03:03 PM

Spanish engineering firm Técnicas Reunidas has been awarded work on the second phase of the LNG Canada natural gas pipeline, a major joint venture among Shell, Petronas, PetroChina, Mitsubishi Corporation, and KOGAS.

Técnicas Reunidas, the Madrid-based engineering and construction company, has been tasked with engineering and procurement work for the second phase of a major Canadian natural gas pipeline development. The project is being developed by LNG Canada, a joint venture partnership comprising Shell, Petronas, PetroChina, Mitsubishi Corporation, and KOGAS. The pipeline infrastructure is critical to supporting the liquefaction and export of natural gas from Canada's western provinces, ultimately destined for maritime shipment to global markets. LNG Canada represents one of North America's most significant energy export initiatives. The selection of Técnicas Reunidas for phase two construction work underscores the international scope of the project and the specialized expertise required for major energy infrastructure development. The company brings extensive experience in pipeline design, engineering, and large-scale industrial project delivery across multiple jurisdictions. Canadian natural gas liquefaction and export projects have become increasingly important to global energy security and maritime trade flows. LNG shipping represents one of the fastest-growing segments in the shipping industry, with liquefied natural gas carriers (LNG carriers) commanding premium rates due to the specialized equipment and expertise required for transport. The project's progression through its second phase indicates continued confidence in the North American LNG export market despite global energy sector volatility. Successful completion of LNG Canada infrastructure will add significant capacity to Canadian export terminals, supporting both regional economic development and international energy markets.
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