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Part of An agency is overseeing the export of LPG from Prince Rupert, with a proposed export facility on Ridley Island and the use of the North Coast for commercial traffic.

How could the disruption at Ridley Island affect Td Securities?

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Td Securities may adjust ratings following expected slowdowns at AltaGas The union strike at a neighboring terminal, combined with a Canada Industrial Relations Board ruling, is expected to slow shipments through AltaGas's Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal. This operational disruption forces AltaGas to revise its outlook, moving from expecting upper-end projections to anticipating months of slowdown. Since Td Securities provides analyst ratings and market perception coverage for AltaGas, this change in operational stability and expected output could lead the firm to review its coverage of the company.

Reported by 1 independent outlet Written Oct 31
Effect
Mild negative
How direct
3 steps, 1 inferred by Brind
When
Within weeks
The story
Gone quiet

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The facts so far

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  • AltaGas exported a record 147,000 barrels a day of liquefied petroleum gas during the quarter, including 89,000 barrels a day through its Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal.calgarysun.com
  • The International Longshore and Warehouse Union walked off the job at Trigon Pacific Terminals on Oct. 2.calgarysun.com
  • The labour board ruled on Oct. 27 that Trigon broke the Canada Labour Code by allowing contractors to handle liquefied petroleum gas rail-car duties.calgarysun.com
  • AltaGas now expects some disruption in the months ahead due to the ruling and strike.calgarysun.com

Why it matters

For AltaGas, the disruption at its most important export gateway threatens its ability to reliably supply global markets, which is critical for maintaining its status as a dependable supplier to Asia. The company warned that disruption at the gateway ripples across the energy sector, impacting producers, midstream companies, and customers.

This situation is not isolated; the terminal shares rail access with Trigon, which handles metallurgical and thermal coal and petroleum coke. The strike and subsequent regulatory setbacks represent a significant challenge to the operational stability of the entire Prince Rupert export gateway.

What we don't know yet

  • Will AltaGas successfully mitigate the impact of the strike and the labour board ruling?
  • How long will the disruption at the Prince Rupert gateway last?

What would change this answer

The Canada Industrial Relations Board upholds the ruling against Trigon Pacific TerminalsThe legal uncertainty and operational constraints on AltaGas will likely persist, increasing the likelihood of a negative rating adjustment.
AltaGas successfully implements an alternate workforce or finds a rapid resolution to the disputeThe operational disruption will fade quickly, allowing AltaGas to return to its upper-end guidance projections and stabilizing analyst sentiment.

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