Natural gas everywhere - at any time

By liquefying natural gas, which takes up 600 times less volume than in its gaseous state, it can be stored and transported reliably, safely, and economically. The only LNG producer in Québec, Énergir calls on a network of transportation and logistics partners to rapidly supply LNG consumers from its plant in Montréal East. Once on site, LNG is vaporized to supply industrial processes, heat buildings, or generate electricity. It can also be used as a fuel for heavy vehicles.

LSR Plant

From its Liquefaction, Storage and Regasification (LSR) plant in Montreal, which Énergir has operated for more than 45 years, it can supply all LNG customers within a radius of more than 1,000 kilometres. In 2017, Énergir and Investissement Québec joined forces to triple the annual production of the plant to nearly ten billion cubic feet.

Renard Mine

The first mine in Northern Quebec to be supplied with LNG, Stornoway's Renard diamond mine anticipated the energy future for remote regions. Since 2016, tanker trucks have delivered LNG from Énergir LSR plant to Montreal, located 1,040 kilometers from the mine. This efficient supply, combined with the mine's installations, mean that large quantities of LNG can be stored on-site, enough for 8-10 days.

One year later, this efficient and safe solution has already proven its worth:

• A significant reduction in operating costs;
• A 42% decrease in GHG emissions by combining the natural gas with heat recovery processes;
• A substantial reduction nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SOx) emissions, as well as fine particles.

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