LNG Canada approves Phase 2 expansion, doubling production capacity

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How did the left and right cover LNG Canada approves Phase 2 expansion, doubling production capacity?

Of the 89 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 60% are rated left, 29% are rated centre, 11% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 145. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.

Is LNG Canada approves Phase 2 expansion, doubling production capacity left or right?

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Which side is not reporting LNG Canada approves Phase 2 expansion, doubling production capacity?

When we first saw this story, outlets rated right had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.

Which outlets covered LNG Canada approves Phase 2 expansion, doubling production capacity?

145 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What is the LNG Canada Phase 2 expansion?

The Phase 2 expansion of LNG Canada's facility in Kitimat will add two processing trains, doubling its production capacity from 14 million to 28 million tonnes of LNG per year. The final investment decision was made by the project partners on September 29.

How many jobs will the expansion create?

The project is expected to create up to 4,000 construction jobs during peak construction. Additionally, about 240 permanent and contractor positions are anticipated once the expansion is operational.

Who are the partners in the LNG Canada project?

The partners who announced the final investment decision for the Phase 2 expansion are Shell, PETRONAS, PetroChina, Mitsubishi Corporation, and KOGAS.