British Columbia · LPG export terminal · updated October 12, 2026
AltaGas REEF (Ridley Island Energy Export Facility)
AltaGas's LPG export terminal is 85% built, with start-up pushed to March 2027.
- Province
- British Columbia
- Location
- Ridley Island, Prince Rupert
- Sector
- LPG export terminal
- Owner
- AltaGas (with Royal Vopak)
- Status
- About 85% complete (Q2 2026); onshore equipment over 90% installed, rail utility corridor 80%; 1.2 km jetty slowed by weather and marine-mammal measures
- Next milestone
- Online before end of March 2027
- Disclosed cost
- About C$1.5B gross (raised 12% from C$1.35B) (source)
- Investment decision / approval
- May 29, 2024
- In service
- By March 2027
- Other details
- Phase I: 55,000 bbl/d LPG export capacity, 600,000 bbl storage, dedicated jetty, rail and logistics (FID release).
Why it matters for contractors and suppliers
Jetty completion, commissioning and the rail and storage interfaces at Ridley Island run through Q1 2027.
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Sources
- AltaGas Q2 2026 results release (Jul 30, 2026)
- AltaGas and Vopak FID release (May 29, 2024)
- AltaGas Q2 2026 Financial Report
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Frequently asked
What is the status of AltaGas REEF (Ridley Island Energy Export Facility)?
As of October 12, 2026: About 85% complete (Q2 2026); onshore equipment over 90% installed, rail utility corridor 80%; 1.2 km jetty slowed by weather and marine-mammal measures. Next: Online before end of March 2027.
Who owns AltaGas REEF (Ridley Island Energy Export Facility)?
AltaGas (with Royal Vopak).
How much does AltaGas REEF (Ridley Island Energy Export Facility) cost?
About C$1.5B gross (raised 12% from C$1.35B).
What is the timeline for AltaGas REEF (Ridley Island Energy Export Facility)?
In service: by march 2027.