lng canada to make decision on phase 2 expansion by end of year canada minister says ce7f5bd2d88dff24

The article discusses a potential expansion of LNG Canada's export capacity, which would increase global LNG supply. The decision is pending final investment decision by end of 2023. The expansion could double current capacity, impacting global LNG markets and potentially easing supply tightness. The mechanism is supply-side: new capacity would increase LNG availability, potentially lowering prices and benefiting importers. However, the decision is not yet made, so the commercial impact is uncertain. The channel is capex_cycle (investment decision) and supply_shortage (if expansion proceeds, it could alleviate future scarcity). The impact is global, particularly for LNG markets.