Trigon Pacific LPG
Closing an Export Capacity Gap
The Project
Liquid Petroleum Gas, also referred to as propane and butane, is a byproduct of oil and gas production. Widely used for cooking and heating, LPG is a lower-carbon and cleaner-burning alternative to gasoline and diesel. With strong growth in Canadian production and Asia-Pacific demand, there is an urgent need for more export capacity on Canada’s west coast.
Trigon is ready to build a new $750-million +, open-access export facility to meet that need. Trigon recently submitted an Initial Project Description to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and requested an environmental review of our proposal. We are looking for feedback from local communities and Indigenous Nations.
The Details
The project will deliver annual throughput capacity of 2.4 million metric tonnes per year (or 76,275 barrels per day) and onsite storage capacity of 158,000 cubic metres. We can fully leverage existing infrastructure and expertise. This will allow our project to be highly competitive and with minimal environmental impact.
Additional rail loading and onsite storage infrastructure will be sited within a repurposed section of our existing coal storage yard, and LPG will be loaded onto ships using our existing berth and liquids loading arms. No in-water works will be required for the project.
Large volumes of LPG are already handled by an adjacent operation that sub-leases land on our terminal site. Specially trained Trigon employees already provide LPG railcar handling and ship mooring services for this product, positioning us even better to add LPG to our own commodity mix.
Our project is described in detail in our Initial Project Description.
| Trigon Pacific LPG | |
|---|---|
| Export Capacity/Throughput | 2.4 million MTPA / 76,275 BPD |
| Onsite Storage Capacity | 158,000 m³ |
| Unit Train Capacity | Up to 120 cars |
| Vessel Load | Up to 5 VLGCs per month |
| Indigenous Engagement | Initiated January 2024 |
| In-Service Date (est) | 2031 |
Your Feedback
We want to hear from you. Your feedback will help guide the IAAC project review and assessment and, if approved, how it is developed and operated. Your feedback will also ensure that local values, priorities and knowledge – along with rigorous scientific evidence – shape our LPG Project decisions.
There will be many opportunities to provide feedback throughout the IAAC’s environmental review process. This will include public open houses and dialogue with communities, stakeholders and rightsholder groups.You can continue to share your feedback through our feedback form below and you can also share your feedback directly with the IAAC.
Public Engagement on Trigon’s Initial Project Description
From June 24 to July 24, 2026, we gathered feedback on our Initial Project Description. Open houses were also held in Port Edward, Prince Rupert and Terrace. All feedback will be compiled and shared – unredacted and unedited – with the IAAC for its consideration.
Share Your Feedback
Learn More
As the IAAC environmental review proceeds, scientific studies, project documents, gathered feedback, other resources and more will be available here. These materials will also be available on IAAC’s public registry of projects.
Project Studies
A number of studies to inform our Initial Project Description and more environmental studies are ongoing. These include:
- Trigon – Wildlife Habitat Survey and Bat Emergence Survey (2025)
- PRPA 2020 Land Use Management Plan, Updated (2021)
- Vopak Pacific Canada Bulk Liquids Export Terminal Project (2018)
- Pacific Northwest LNG Project (2016)
- Pacific North Coast Integrated Management Area (DFO 2016)
- AltaGas Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal Project (2016)
- Canpotex Potash Terminal Project (2011)
- Ridley Island Master Development Plan (2008)
Timelines & Next Steps
The IAAC now targets completing environmental assessments within two years, and with extensive opportunities for feedback from interested parties at each key stage.
Trigon is now at the IAAC phase-one planning stage.
Please visit us regularly, or sign up for updates through our Feedback Form, to be sure you have the latest information.
Project Development Timeline
Project Updates
June 2026 – Trigon begins Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Review for Trigon Pacific LPG Project
February 2025 – Putting Canada First & Ending the Prince Rupert Export Monopoly – Trigon BC
September 2024 – Ending Exclusivity and Embracing Opportunity
May 2024 – Trigon calls on PRPA for full and complete transparency on secret exclusivity deals
Nov 2023 – Trigon Pacific Terminals announces plans to repurpose terminal lands for Canadian LPG exports
Speak Up for Open Access
Trigon looks forward to engaging with communities, stakeholders and rightsholders on our Trigon Pacific LPG Project. We believe our project offers a low-environmental impact, low-cost pathway. But we still face an unjustifiable export monopoly barrier.