en.Wedoany.com Reported - Driven by policy support and rising global demand, the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia, Canada, is rapidly emerging as an increasingly important regional LPG hub. The port currently hosts AltaGas' Ridley Island propane export terminal Ripet, with an export capacity of 92,000 barrels per day (approximately 2.7 million tonnes per year), and Pembina's 25,000 bpd LPG facility. AltaGas' Ridley Island Energy Export Facility Reef is expected to commence operations by the end of this year, with an initial export capacity of 55,000 bpd, planned to increase to 80,000 bpd by 2027. Additionally, a project to partially convert a coal terminal into an LPG export facility with an annual capacity of approximately 2.5 million tonnes is underway.
Multiple factors are supporting the hub development process of the Port of Prince Rupert. Following fluctuations in trade relations with the United States, Canada has accelerated export diversification and promoted the implementation of infrastructure through measures such as establishing a Major Projects Office and streamlining regulatory processes. Currently, China has become the primary destination for Canadian LPG exports. In early 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Carney visited China, and the two sides signed a preliminary agreement including expanding LPG trade. AltaGas plans to sign long-term contracts with Chinese customers and install a methanol removal unit at Ripet this year to enhance propane's suitability for PDH plants.
The trend of the Port of Prince Rupert rising as a regional LPG hub is increasingly clear. The US-Iran conflict has reduced LPG supply from the Middle East Gulf region, making Canada an attractive alternative source for Asian importers. India and Canada announced in March that they plan to conclude trade agreement negotiations within the year. As future export volumes expand, the Port of Prince Rupert is expected to alleviate transportation pressure on the US Gulf Coast and the Panama Canal.
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