Source: ksilisimslng.com
PRINCE RUPERT – An environmental assessment certificate has been issued to the Ksi Lisims LNG project, which is is expected to have the capacity to export approximately 12 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas every year to overseas markets in Asia.
Ksi Lisims LNG is a floating natural-gas liquefaction facility and marine export terminal that will be serviced with natural gas from the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline. Once operational, Ksi Lisims LNG is expected to contribute up to $16.8 billion in GDP to the Canadian economy over 30 years and as much as $15.5 billion could occur in B.C.
The project has the potential to generate thousands of employment opportunities in Canada over the construction and operating life of the project. It is anticipated that as many as 800 workers will be employed at the site during peak construction, with a permanent workforce of as many as 250 people.
“This milestone reflects the strength of Indigenous leadership and our commitment to sustainable economic self-determination,” says Eva Clayton, president of Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government. “Ksi Lisims LNG represents a transformational opportunity for all participating B.C. Nations, and it will be developed in line with our Nation’s high environmental standards.”
The project is being co-developed by the Nisg̱a’a Nation, Western LNG, and Rockies LNG. Once connected to BC Hydro’s clean-electricity grid, Ksi Lisims will produce LNG with net-zero emissions, giving B.C. a competitive advantage over other jurisdictions by supplying reliable, lower-carbon energy to its customers.
The notice of approval from B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office included further details of the certificate, including the full description of the 23 conditions placed on the project.
The Certificate is a key regulatory milestone required to proceed with construction, which could begin as early as this year.
“This is a significant achievement for Ksi Lisims LNG and a testament to the strength of our innovative development model,” says Davis Thames, Founder, President, and CEO of Western LNG. “It shows what is possible when a strong partnership between co-developers is matched with one of the most environmentally advanced designs in the world. Our team is now focused on turning our vision into real benefits for communities in northwest B.C.”
”The BC Environmental Assessment Office concluded that, with proposed mitigation measures in place, Ksi Lisims LNG would have no significant residual adverse effects, and cumulative effects can be managed through regulatory conditions and careful project planning. Their four-year review included more than 50 technical studies scrutinized by a Technical Advisory Committee comprised of six participating Indigenous Nations, subject matter experts, and over 20 federal and provincial regulators.
“Ksi Lisims LNG is a game-changing opportunity for Canada: one that advances our shared goals of becoming an energy superpower, building economic resilience, and keeping our industry strong for the long term,” said Charlotte Raggett, President of Rockies LNG. “The approval of this project is a defining moment: now is the time for us to come together and deliver on this vision. Our producers stand ready to seize this unique opportunity to secure the success of our sector and our country.”
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