Germany and Canada have reached a gas deal that is scheduled to bring liquefied natural gas (LNG) into the Federal Republic throughout the 2030s and 2040s, with the potential to supply hundreds of thousands of homes.
The German state-owned company SEFE announced via the Ministry for Economic Affairs that it has signed a Letter of Intent with the Canadian company Ksi Lisims LNG. The agreement commits to the annual supply of one million tons of LNG, with deliveries set to commence in the early 2030s and continue for up to 20 years.
Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) emphasized the strategic importance of the agreement, stating that it is “more than just another supply contract-it is an expression of a strategic partnership between Germany and Canada in the energy supply sector”. She noted that stronger cooperation will help diversify procurement routes and make both economies more resilient against global risks.
This agreement establishes the first long-term LNG partnership for SEFE with a Canadian supplier. The Ksi Lisims LNG project, situated off the northwest coast of British Columbia, utilizes fully electric liquefaction facilities powered by renewable hydroelectric energy.
The Letter of Intent was signed at the Canadian Embassy in Berlin, with the attendance of Canadian Ambassador Vera Alexander and representatives from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. According to industry estimates, the projected annual delivery of one million tons of LNG could meet the current gas demands of between 700,000 and one million households.
