Cedar Liquefied Natural Gas project (Cedar LNG) has hit some key milestones for its proposed export facility.
The Haisla Nation-owned project is a partnership with the Pembina Pipeline Corporation.
The project has submitted its application for an Environmental Assessment Certification (EAC) which now moves the project into a 180-day review phase.
“The submission of our application for an EAC represents another significant step forward in exploring Canadian LNG to overseas markets while supporting long-term prosperity for the Haisla Nation and the Region,” said Scott Burrows, Pembina’s Interim President and Chief Executive Officer.
Burrows also says they’ve made important improvements including minimizing environmental impacts.
Cedar LNG also announced an agreement with Black & Veatch and Samsung Heavy Industries for the front-end engineering and design of the projects proposed floating liquefaction, storage and offloading unit.
“The Project’s low carbon footprint, coupled with the use of Black & Veatch and Samsung’s expertise and technology will result in a state-of-the-art facility the Haisla Nation, British Columbia and Canada can be proud of,” said Doug Arnell, Cedar LNG CEO.
Haisla Nation Chief Councillor, Crystal Smith is optimistic about what Cedar LNG means for the future of the region saying it represents long-term growth.
“The Cedar LNG project will be the largest First Nation-owned infrastructure project in Canada, creating jobs, contracting and other economic opportunities for the Haisla Nation, the community of Kitimat, neighbouring Indigenous Nations and the local region,” said Smith.
A final investment decision is expected to be made in 2023 following the completion of the environmental assessment process.