Kwispaa LNG submits project description to federal and provincial regulators
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The description provides a detailed overview of the project, and represents the culmination of several years of engagement and planning, the results of which have been integrated into ongoing environmental studies and engineering work.
Kwispaa LNG is being developed through a co-management relationship between Steelhead LNG and Huu-ay-aht First Nations. As part of this collaborative approach, the Kwispaa LNG team has been carrying out joint environmental studies and engagement with First Nations and local communities.
Steelhead LNG CEO, Nigel Kuzemko, said: “From the beginning, we have believed in developing LNG projects in Canada that emphasise relationships with First Nations and respect their role as stewards of the environment.
“The project description that we have submitted to regulators reflects our shared commitment with Huu-ay-aht First Nations to provide Canadian natural gas to global markets in a way that generates long-lasting benefits to First Nations, local communities, British Columbia, and Canada.”
Huu-ay-aht Chief Councillor, Robert J. Dennis Sr., added: “We are incredibly proud of the special co-management relationship that we have formed for Kwispaa LNG.
“We look forward to continuing to work together with Steelhead throughout the environmental assessment process to ensure that this project achieves world-leading outcomes for the environment and our people for generations to come.”
Huu-ay-aht Councillor and Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Chairperson, John Jack, said: “We at Huu-ay-aht believe Kwispaa LNG represents a new model for economic success on significant projects in Canada.
“This project will create meaningful revenues, jobs, and business opportunities for Huu-ay-aht Citizens and our neighbouring communities, as well as generate ongoing tax revenue at a local, provincial, and federal level.”
According to the statement, the filing of the project description with both the B.C. and Canadian regulators allows them to work with Kwispaa LNG to establish the scope of the environmental assessment of the project. Extensive First Nations and community engagement to date by Kwispaa LNG has already pointed out a number of areas of interest, including marine shipping, which will be a focus of environmental studies.
Steelhead LNG claims that, for the duration of the environmental assessment process, there will be a number of opportunities for the public to provide input and take part. The Kwispaa LNG team will also continue engaging with First Nations, communities and stakeholders regarding the project, and welcomes feedback and comments.
This latest milestone follows a number of other key steps taken towards developing the project. These include: a Huu-ay-aht citizen referendum strongly supporting the project and execution of project-life agreements between Steelhead LNG and Huu-ay-aht First Nations in 2017; the shortlisting of three global EPC contractors and launch of a contract tendering process for Kwispaa LNG’s At-Shore LNGTM production units and onshore facilities in August 2018; and the successful completion of an innovative contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries for the design and construction of Kwispaa LNG’s At-Shore LNGTM production unit hulls in September 2018.
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