CEAA Invites Public to Comment on Prince Rupert LNG Project (Canada)

As part of the strengthened and modernized Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) put in place to support the government’s Responsible Resource Development Initiative, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency must decide whether a federal environmental assessment is required for the proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project located in British Columbia.

To assist it in making its decision, the Agency is seeking comments from the public on the project and its potential effects on the environment.

Prince Rupert LNG Limited proposes to develop a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility on Ridley Island at the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia. The proposed project includes the construction of a natural gas liquefaction plant and associated port and infrastructure facilities to export natural gas to international markets. The LNG facility would be developed in two phases, reaching a nominal capacity of up to 21 million tonnes per annum.

Written comments must be submitted by May 27, 2013 to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency.

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LNG World News Staff, May 7, 2013