Last updated: May 25, 2020
Kitimat LNG
The proposed project is located at Bish Cove, near Kitimat, on land leased through a benefit agreement with the Haisla Nation. The facility could have an export capacity of up to 18 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG from three LNG processing units (called “trains”).
Project Proponent: KM LNG Operating Ltd.
Associated Infrastructure: Pacific Trails Pipeline
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Timeline
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Jun. 1, 2006
Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) issued
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Jan. 8, 2009
EAC amended to allow liquefaction
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Sep. 8, 2015
Environmental Assessment Office deems project 'substantially started'
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Dec. 4, 2019
CER Issues 40 year export license
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Dec. 12, 2019
EAC amendment application submitted to convert to e-drive and add third train
Primary Project Permits
Permits for natural gas pipelines (and related compressors, meter stations, etc.) or LNG Facilities are required before construction can start on a major project. Applications go through a thorough permitting process, described in our Permitting Process page. Approvals, issued under the Oil and Gas Activities Act (OGAA), contain specific conditions and requirements that the proponent must meet in order to be in compliance with the permit.
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Other Active Project Permits
There are various types of permits issued by the BC Energy Regulator for major projects, throughout the different phases of design and construction. Permits that have been issued to date for a particular project can be viewed below.
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ANC 9635367 KML |
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ANC 9636138 KML |
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ANC 9636165 KML |
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ANC 9636457 KML |
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ANC 9636458 KML |
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ANC 9636459 KML |
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ANC 9636460 KML |
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ANC 9637071 KML |
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ANC 9637895 KML |
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ANC 9638052 KML |
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ANC 9639332 KML |
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ANC 9639521 KML |
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ANC 9641738 KML |
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ROAD 9624551 KML |
Approved Road Permits |
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ROAD 9635729 KML |
Approved Road Permits |
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ROAD 9638053 KML |
Approved Road Permits |
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WATR 100105260 KML Sec10 08 08 18 |
Approved Water Authorizations |
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WATR 100106019 KML Sec10 08 09 18 |
Approved Water Authorizations |
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WATR 100111158 KML Sec10 25 09 20 |
Approved Water Authorizations |
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WATR 100111235 KML Sec10 24 09 20 |
Approved Water Authorizations |
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WATR 9636846 KML Sec9 |
Approved Water Authorizations |
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WATR 9636847 KML Sec9 |
Approved Water Authorizations |
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WATR 9637359 KML Sec9 |
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WATR 9637479 KML Sec9 |
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WATR 9637480 KML Sec9 |
Approved Water Authorizations |
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WATR 9637899 KML Sec9 |
Approved Water Authorizations |
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WATR 9642749 KML Sec9 |
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WATR 9643009 KML Sec10 03 24 16 |
Approved Water Authorizations |