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Long-term gas export project: prepare the licence application and Canadian-surplus analysis
Export licensing and facility approvals are separate. A licence does not replace assessments and permits for physical infrastructure.
Confirm the right process
Confirm that a licence, rather than a short-term order, matches the product, volumes and intended term.
Prepare the dossier
Prepare identity, destinations, quantities, export period and analysis demonstrating surplus over foreseeable Canadian requirements.
Submit the application
Follow Guide Q and the Regulator’s current directions for filing and applicable public-process steps.
Follow up
Answer questions and await required approvals; meet the conditions, deadlines and reporting duties of the issued authorization.
Requirements and supporting information
Sources and limits
Official sources consulted August 30, 2026. Orientation guide: confirm current rules, documents, deadlines and conditions with the responsible authority.
General information based on federal and national rules; provincial rules may differ. Confirm with the official body before acting. Last reviewed : 2026-08-30.