The Tsawwassen First Nation has launched a consultation with its members regarding a proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on Tsawwassen lands.
Under TFN’s approved Land Use Plan, 133 hectares (330 acres) of land is currently designated for industrial use. A 32-hectare site (80-acre) has been identified as a location to build a LNG facility.
The concept is at a very early stage and is being presented to TFN members for their approval. It will be put to a TFN member vote on Dec. 16.
The facility would produce three to five million tonnes of LNG annually.
In an announcement Monday, TFN said it is committed to ensuring best practices are used in every aspect of the supply chain. From taking the natural gas out of the ground to loading it onto ocean-bound carriers, TFN said every step would be done in a manner which is consistent with its values and environmental interests.
The natural gas to supply the facility would be transported via an extension of an existing pipeline 10 kilometres away. The natural gas would be purified and liquefied at the facility and stored in tanks until ready for shipping.
The storage facility would link to a vessel loading facility at Roberts Bank via a new pipeline. Approximately five to six LNG carriers per month would visit the facility.
The results of the vote will be made public following notification to TFN members.
