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Uniper Secures 20-Year LNG Purchase Deal with Canada
7/30/2026, 1:53:00 AM
Core Agreement
On July 29, German state-controlled energy group Uniper SE announced the finalisation of a 20-year contract to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Canada. The deal secures 2 million tons of gas per year starting in 2032 from the Ksi Lisims project on British Columbia’s Pacific coast.
Context and European Supply Strategy
Europe’s gas strategy has shifted since Russia’s Gazprom halted deliveries in 2022, prompting countries to seek alternatives to Russian supplies. In Germany, U.S. LNG accounted for 96 % of imports last year, according to the Reuters report. German importers have therefore pursued Canadian capacity: SEFE obtained a share of Ksi Lisims in May, and Uniper previously signed long-term purchases with Canada’s Tourmaline project. Canada, aiming to diversify beyond U.S. buyers, is also expanding exports to Japan, India and Malaysia.
Deal Structure and Partners
The Ksi Lisims project is backed by Western LNG, the Rockies LNG consortium, and the Nisga’a First Nation. Its liquefaction facilities will be powered by hydroelectric dams, underscoring a low-carbon approach. In the same month, Canada selected Germany’s TKMS to supply 12 submarines, a move seen as a possible catalyst for further cooperation in rare-earths, batteries and energy technologies.
Strategic Implications
Uniper’s agreement reflects a broader European ambition to create alternative gas routes and reduce reliance on any single supplier. By locking in a long-term Canadian source, Germany may lower its dependence on U.S. LNG imports, while Canada gains a stable European market for its emerging LNG capacity. The partnership also deepens bilateral ties, linking energy trade with defence and future technology contracts.