Our newsletter: 12 September 2024
LNG Canada takes in first gas
To start working on its first testing of the Kitimat plant, LNG Canada has begun receiving gas from the Coastal GasLink pipeline and low-level flaring has commenced.
LNG Canada advises that more visible flaring will begin in the coming weeks.
“Flaring is a critical safety system and part of safe facility operations — it provides a way to combust natural gas when equipment maintenance is required, or when a shutdown occurs.Flaring is a safe outlet for natural gas and is provincially regulated.
“As the facility’s equipment settles into its regular operating range, flaring frequency along with any associated visible smoke will occur much less frequently.”
- More info: https://ow.ly/imQ950Tio0Z
And LNG Canada posts a new project update, with video: https://ow.ly/Mhl550TnJ3y
Ksi Lisims LNG project under review
The BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) is ready to start its review, with First Nations and technical experts, of potential impacts of the Nisga’a Nation’s Ksi Lisims LNG project.
The latest project description filed with the EAO includes these elements:
- Two floating liquefaction, storage and off-loading barges (FLNGs) with the capacity to produce up 9 to 12 million tonnes a year of LNG for export to international markets;
- Two marine jetties to provide permanent mooring for the FLNGs, and a marine offloading facility that includes optional moorage for tugs, and shipping of LNG and natural gas liquids;
- Natural gas will be transported to the site via a pipeline originating in northeastern BC. The pipeline will be owned and operated by a third-party and will be subject to the regulatory requirements of the Nisga’a Lisims Government, BC, and Canada.
- Construction is anticipated to span three to four years. The operational lifespan of the project is anticipated to be a minimum of 30 years, starting in 2028 (i.e., operational until at least 2058).
Meanwhile, the Nisga’a Nation calls for “calm and peace” as a roadblock continues to protest work on the PRGT pipeline that will feed natural gas to the project: https://ow.ly/R6cZ50Tg2LO
Correction: In our August 29 newsletter, we accidentally, and wrongly, named Pembina Pipeline as partner in the Nisga’a Nation‘s Ksi Lisims LNG project. Pembina is, in fact, partner in the Haisla Nation’s Cedar LNG project. The Nisga’a partners are Rockies LNG and Western LNG.
- About Cedar LNG: https://ow.ly/NBrr50SPWNW
- About Ksi Lisims LNG: https://ow.ly/JXuy50SPWNV
Update: Stake in pipeline system delayed
TC Energy’s sale of a stake in the NGTL natural-gas pipeline system in Western Canada, to 72 Indigenous communities, has been delayed.
TC Energy says the deal is delayed “due to an identified transaction structuring issue within the NGTL partnership.”
The now-delayed plan was to fund $1 billion through 30-year bonds. That was to provide funding for 72 Indigenous communities in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan to take and own a 5.34% minority stake in the NGTL system.
“Indigenous ownership is the path to a more prosperous nation,” says François Poirier, TC Energy’s president and chief executive officer.
“As owners, Indigenous communities will have resources to invest for the future and greater economic sovereignty. The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation is leading the world with its innovative approach to supporting Indigenous economic opportunity. TC Energy is proud to be a part of this historic agreement.”
- TC Energy on the delay: https://ly/4EK850Tk8So
- TC Energy on the ownership stake: https://ow.ly/TVBn50TioLY
(This story has been updated since our newsletter was sent to subscribers on Sept. 12.)
Indigenous clean-energy news
- Seaspan, partner with the Haisla Nation in HaiSea Marine and its green-powered tugs, is named a Clean Energy Champion by BC Hydro: ly/ZpAc50Tgm7T (Photo above)
- Indigenous-led Bekevar wind project approaching completion in Saskatchewan: https://ow.ly/yM6s50TinvZ
- Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick to invest $1 million in hydrogen production and infrastructure: https://ow.ly/QFee50TinzU
- Indigenous clean-energy leader awarded King Charles III coronation medal: https://ow.ly/3Z6C50TinFA
ALSO IN THE NEWS
- Eight Haisla mariners sailed the HaiSea Wamis tug to Kitimat, including three generations of the Ross family: Video: https://x.com/i/status/1832123750503829607
- From the Canada Energy Regulator: Canadian LNG projects offer notable benefits but also face challenges: https://ow.ly/x9Yo50TfzkE
- The BC Environmental Assessment Office is ready to review potential impacts of the Nisga’a Nation’s Ksi Lisims LNG project: https://ow.ly/cocz50TkH8E
- ‘LNG Canada is rushing towards completion,’ and ‘the timing couldn’t be better.’ And: ‘First Nation participation is critical.’ https://ow.ly/oB9z50Tfr37
- Ontario’s new energy plan is open to natural gas — and partnerships with Indigenous communities: https://ow.ly/OE6l50TinBP
- The Alliance has an opportunity for a Reconciliation Outreach Contractor, to develop and implement a plan to increase engagement with First Nations in targeted areas of B.C. More info: https://ow.ly/HVKz50T7AkI
OUR LATEST BLOG
- The Energy Transition, where are we really? A remarkable analysis by McKinsey and Co., a U.S. multinational strategy and management consulting firm: https://ow.ly/pjYA50TfHIY
EVENTS
- Forward Summit East, Sept. 25-26, Orillia ON: https://ow.ly/i65h50QnWYR
- Carbon Capture Canada expo, Sept. 10-12, Edmonton: https://ow.ly/sOyJ50SBqxz
- Methane Mitigation Canada Summit, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Calgary: https://ow.ly/8csc50TcERR
- Assembly of First Nations climate gathering, Oct. 7-10, Calgary: https://ow.ly/eLRB50T2gKb
- Canadian Gas Association’s Energy Nexus and Technical Conference, Oct. 7-10, Toronto: https://ow.ly/Zm5l50TcEQL
- Nation2Nation’s 8th annual forum, Oct. 8-10, Terrace BC: https://ow.ly/omzI50RAgBT
- Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, Indigenous procurement event, Oct. 16, Enoch AB: https://bit.ly/47luCDA
- Forward Summit West Coast, Oct. 22-23, Vancouver: https://ow.ly/4UQe50R3CY2
- Indigenous Clean Energy’s 2024 ICE Gathering, Nov. 27-29, Toronto: https://ow.ly/E32W50SREmg
- First Nations Energy Summit, Dec. 2-3, Vancouver. Info/register: https://ow.ly/2sQP50TjtNl
2025
- 22nd Annual BC Natural Resources Forum, Jan. 14-16, Prince George: https://ow.ly/V5ii50SX2Uo (Sponsorship opportunities available: https://ow.ly/rLsi50SX2vX)
- Nation2Nation Women’s Gathering, April 24 -25, Kitimat BC: https://ow.ly/A8yo50SYpkv
- National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association, Indigenous Prosperity Forum, May 6-8, Gatineau PQ. Details TBA.
- Ninth Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference, June 18-20, Nanaimo BC: https://ow.ly/m1rW50SHvIp
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(Posted here 15 September 2024)
