Canada, British Columbia: Construction of the North Coast Transmission Line in northwestern British Columbia is set to begin this summer, providing a major boost to the planned Ksi Lisims LNG project. The announcement followed a memorandum of understanding signed between B.C. Hydro and the Nisga’a First Nation in Prince George, B.C.
Once complete, the transmission line will supply up to 600 MW to the floating LNG terminal on Pearse Island, which is projected to become Canada’s second-largest LNG facility. The line’s initial phases will twin an existing 450-km corridor between Prince George and Terrace, while a third phase will extend 350 km north to Aiyanish and Quinn Lake.
The Ksi Lisims LNG project, proposed to produce 12 million tonnes per year, has received environmental approvals from provincial and federal authorities. However, a final investment decision is still pending. B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix emphasised that the government’s infrastructure investment is key to attracting private sector support, giving investors confidence in reliable electricity supply.
“The project is expected to generate $30 M in investment, create thousands of skilled jobs, and strengthen Canada’s position as a global LNG exporter,” Dix said.
B.C. Hydro noted that the transmission line will also support other customers in the region, with legislation in place to fast-track construction and more than double existing electricity capacity. The project is part of the federal government’s list of major national infrastructure initiatives and is expected to open up B.C.’s resource-rich Golden Triangle.
Ksi Lisims LNG is being developed in partnership between the Nisga’a Nation, Rockies LNG Ltd., and Western LNG, with assets owned and operated by subsidiaries of Houston-based Western LNG.
Source: CBC Lite
