Our newsletter, 12 April 2024
Cedar LNG takes key steps forward
The proposed US$3.4-billion Cedar LNG facility in B.C. is looking toward becoming a reality in the wake of positive statements by the project partners.
The project has signed a 20-year deal with ARC Resources for supply of 50% of the natural gas needed to turn into LNG, and Pembina will arrange for the other 50%.
And technology giant Baker Hughes announced it has been selected to supply electric-driven liquefaction technology for Cedar LNG.
Following these deals, Cedar has given Notice to Proceed to engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors.
The Haisla Nation thus told members that these “critical milestones . . . allow the project partners to proceed to secure financing, which is required prior to making a final investment decision (FID), expected by the middle of 2024.”
It added: “Once complete, and subject to a FID, the (floating) FLNG unit will be transported from Korea to the Cedar LNG site in Haisla traditional territory in the Douglas Channel, signalling a step change for the LNG industry and Indigenous people everywhere.”
Even earlier than FID, the Nation said, Cedar LNG is preparing for construction, which could commence as early as next month. “Initial activities include tree clearing and rough grading activities at our proposed marine terminal near Kitimat.”
Cedar LNG will also soon start “working to identify available opportunities for Haisla members as part of project construction.”
- About Cedar LNG: https://www.cedarlng.com/project/
The graphic above was posted on social media by Canada Action.
So was this item: “Indigenous voices in support of BC LNG projects”: https://ow.ly/CV7m50R8Ptm
That post features three leaders of our Alliance: Crystal Smith (elected chief councillor of the Haisla Nation), Karen Ogen (CEO of our Alliance), and Eva Clayton (president of the Nisga’a Nation) which plans the Ksi Lisims LNG project.
And our latest Alliance blog noted that seven countries want our LNG, and we asked: “What is achieved by Canada blocking clean Canadian LNG while other nations will just fill the gap with higher-emission LNG, and coal?” Read it here: https://ow.ly/CXNL50R7Z23
Canadian LNG projects get a push
The graphic above comes from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), one of the Big Three world strategy consulting firms. It sees opportunity for Canadian LNG as President Joe Biden has implemented a freeze on approvals for new U.S. LNG projects.
“Canada now has an opportunity to capture this economic opportunity, while also delivering considerable environmental benefits,” says BCG.
“However, industry and governments need to move quickly to ensure that Canada doesn’t miss out again. Norway serves as a template for how Canada can ‘get this right.’”
Meanwhile: Ottawa and B.C. are inviting public input on JX LNG Canada’s proposal for an LNG-in-containers plant, 30km north of Prince George. The Lheidli T’enneh Nation sees “significant benefits.”
- Government news release: https://ow.ly/nKwm50R7pzE
- The Summit Lake LNG proposal: https://ow.ly/hkO350R7pzG
Alliance welcomes new member nation
Joining us from Treaty 6 is the O’Chiese First Nation, who number approximately 1,600 and are of Saulteaux and Cree ancestry.
The O’Chiese community resides near Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.
The nation’s representative on the Alliance board is Councillor Bernadine Coleman (above).
“As a representative of the O’Chiese to the alliance, I look forward to bringing our values to the development of LNG and other energy supply sources from our territory.
“LNG will play an increasingly critical role globally to reducing carbon emissions which are on the rise. I look forward to working with the other members of the Alliance.”
Her nation was welcomed by Alliance CEO Karen Ogen: “On behalf of the FNLNGA board and contractors we welcome the O’Chiese First Nation to our board. We look forward to working in partnership and collaboration with the nation.”
HaiSea Wamis wins another honour
The HaiSea Wamis, the world’s first fully electric tugboat, is owned by HaiSea Marine, a partnership of the Haisla Nation and Seaspan ULC.
It was recognized as Tugboat of the Year in 2023 by the International Tug & Salvage (ITS) Convention. And now it has been recognized by the American Bureau of Shipping for low underwater noise — one tenth that of a diesel tug.
ALSO: You can vote for its sister tug, HaiSea Kermode, as ITS Tugboat of the Year 2024. It’s on the shortlist. Vote here: https://ow.ly/CKk250R8knj
Both tugs will work with LNG Canada, providing tugboat services for LNG carriers.
Nation2Nation: Get your tickets now
The Nation2Nation’s Women’s Gathering at Prince Rupert April 25-26 offers some “Additional Events” for delegates.
They include private “Sip & Shop” shopping at participating local shops. (Pre-registration for this event will be required for co-ordination with the shops.)
And there’s a 1½-hour guided trolley tour around Prince Rupert.
You can register for the gathering here: https://ow.ly/x08v50QQCyU Look for ‘’Additional Events’ to register for the events above.
The Alliance is a partner in the event.
Indigenous clean-energy news
- BC Hydro issues call for more ‘clean’ power — from projects with at least 25% ownership by one or more First Nations, and capacity of 40-200 MW.
- Govt’ news release: https://ow.ly/QOV150R7XaT
- BC Hydro Request for Proposals: https://ow.ly/YZ1J50R7XaU
- Ontario promises to add five more First Nations to power grid, end reliance on diesel: https://ow.ly/Hopb50Ra2ff
- Ontario clean-electricity program could accelerate energy transition while advancing Indigenous reconciliation: https://ow.ly/TCez50Ra2oB
ALSO IN THE NEWS
- Outside study to look at impact on health of flaring (burning off) gas at Woodfibre LNG. But how can it assess impact when it doesn’t know how much flaring there will be? And there are other questions. https://ow.ly/MamP50R9Xsb
- Canada’s Indigenous Peoples eye big energy deals, and await Ottawa’s loan promise: https://ow.ly/weK750R6tpS
- See also: Questions about loan program: https://ow.ly/5YtP50R6tpR
- LNG Canada’s carbon intensity will be about 60% lower than the average facility today and 35% lower than the best-performing facility: https://ow.ly/z5cu50R42vN
- To reduce potential impacts on traffic, non-local workers will be transported by boat to and from the floatel at Woodfibre LNG https://ow.ly/pCVS50R71R0
- Investment in Canada is declining. So is our standard of living. Development of our natural gas and other resources could help kickstart private investment nationwide. Report: https://ow.ly/W9xg50R6xcQ
- According to a new report released by Energy Safety Canada, the oil and natural gas sector could add over 40,000 new jobs in Canada over the next decade: https://ow.ly/MbLx50R628s
DATES
- The First Nations Major Projects Coalition’s 7th annual conference, Toronto, April 22-23: https://ow.ly/wvRi50R3E1y
- Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference, Nanaimo: April 24 – 26: https://ow.ly/zrnb50QsQrL Speakers include John Alan Jack (Sayaač̓atḥ), elected chief councillor of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations and treasurer of our Alliance.
- Nation2Nation Women’s Gathering, Prince Rupert, April 25-26: https://ow.ly/P47f50Qu4MZ (The Alliance is a partner in this event.)
- Transformation in Energy Summit, Calgary, May 13-15: https://ow.ly/LPar50QtFi2
- The International Gas Research Conference, Banff, May 13-16: https://ow.ly/YCMV50Q9E6j. (Our Alliance CEO, Karen Ogen, is on the national governing body: https://igrc2024.org/)
- Forward Summit: Empowering Indigenous Economies, May 14-15, Tsuut’ina Nation, near Calgary: https://ow.ly/Ebx750QnWXf
- Generate 2024 clean-energy conference, May 23-24, Vancouver: https://ow.ly/FWeH50QZJk8. Early-bird pricing in effect until April 30.
- Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase, June 5-6, Vancouver Convention Centre: https://ow.ly/uiop50QjxVH
- National Coalition of Chiefs Energy and Natural Resource Summit, June 9-10, Tsuut’ina Nation, near Calgary: https://ow.ly/B2Rs50QN7aw
- Global Energy Show, Calgary, June 11-13: https://ow.ly/mKwP50R2K0Z
- Forward Summit East, Sept. 25-26, Orillia ON; https://ow.ly/i65h50QnWYR
- Forward Summit West Coast, Oct. 22-23, Vancouver: https://ow.ly/4UQe50R3CY2
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