Kino Aski LNG
A First Nations-led LNG export project in Quebec, Canada - with Marinvest Energy Canada as partner.
Up to 15 million tonnes of LNG per year from an existing deep-water port
Kino Aski LNG will produce up to 15 million tonnes of LNG per year at the Port of Baie-Comeau, Quebec - an existing year-round deep-water port. The project is majority-owned by Kino Aski Inc., under the leadership of the Atikamekw Nation together with First Nations from Quebec and Ontario. Marinvest Energy Canada Inc. is minority partner, contributing international energy and maritime terminal expertise.
Up to 15 mtpa
Baie-Comeau, Quebec - existing deep-water port
Up to three electric-drive floating LNG units
Planned ~1,700 MW of wind capacity to supply the project
Western Canadian natural gas via the existing mainline system plus a planned ~1,000 km new pipeline connection
Long-term LNG supply to Europe
Development phase - technical studies and early engagement with governments and communities underway; formal regulatory processes not yet initiated
~4,000 permanent jobs across Canada (direct, indirect and induced) during operations - per the project's own communication
For Europe, for Canada, for Marinvest
A reliable, long-term source of LNG produced with low-emission, electric-drive liquefaction, from a stable trading partner - strengthening energy security.
Diversified export markets for Western Canadian gas and a demonstration that major energy projects can be Indigenous-led.
The project applies the thinking behind METS - electric-drive, modular marine liquefaction at an existing deep-water port, minimising land take and construction risk.
Led by Kino Aski Inc., supported by Marinvest
Kino Aski Inc. holds the majority interest and leads the project. Environmental assessment and community consultation are integrated into the project's development plan from the outset. Marinvest supports the project with terminal concept, energy market and execution competence.
"Kino Aski LNG represents a unique opportunity to demonstrate that our communities can be leading economic partners."
Constant Awashish, Grand Chief, Atikamekw Nation