LNG Facility Expansion Receives Environmental Certificate in British Columbia
What happened
The provincial government issued an environmental assessment certificate to FortisBC for the Tilbury Phase 2 project on Tilbury Island. This project will expand the existing liquefied natural gas facility by more than 50 percent and boost storage capacity. The expansion includes new liquefaction facilities capable of producing up to 7,700 tonnes per day of LNG.
Why it matters
The expansion aims to strengthen the resiliency of the Lower Mainland gas system in the event of a supply disruption. It is also intended to ensure reliable and economical energy for current and future Lower Mainland customers. Additionally, the project is designed to serve emerging markets for LNG, such as marine fuelling.
Who's involved
- Tamara DavidsonIssued the environmental assessment certificate related to Tilbury Island
- British ColumbiaIssued the environmental assessment certificate for the project
- Tilbury IslandLocation where the LNG facility expansion is taking place
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Lower MainlandSpeculative
The Lower Mainland could benefit from increased energy capacity and supply chain stability.
- British ColumbiaSpeculative
British Columbia might see increased provincial economic activity and tax revenues from the project.
- British Columbia Institute of TechnologySpeculative
The BC Institute of Technology may receive employment, contracting, and training opportunities from the project.
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The entities involved
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Lower Mainland
single entity of population of British Columbia, Canada
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Tamara Davidson
Canadian politician
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