Pacific Northern Gas Ltd. currently owns and operates a gas transmission and distribution system that delivers natural gas in a westerly direction from the Spectra Energy Transmission (formerly Duke Energy) gas pipeline system near Summit Lake, to Kitimat and Prince Rupert on the west coast of British Columbia. The proposed project consists of a looping of the existing PNG pipeline between Kitimat and Summit Lake to increase capacity and operate a bi-directional pipeline system. The new loop will provide the following benefits:
- Deliver natural gas from east to west, transporting natural gas from the Spectra pipeline system to Kitimat LNG liquefaction terminal while providing for pipeline system flow to be bi-directional (westerly or easterly).
- Increase transmission system capacity from approximately 115 MMcf/d (million cubic feet per day) to up to 1,000 MMcf/d of natural gas for the Kitimat LNG Terminal and,
- Increase gas delivery options for PNG and its customers, improving security of supply and ensuring competitive rates.
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| General location of existing PNG transmission natural gas pipeline system |
Quick Facts:
- Estimated Cost of Project: $1.2 billion
- Pipeline Location: Summit Lake to Kitimat, B.C.
- Pipeline Length: Approximately 463 km
- Pipeline Capacity: Up to 1,000 MMcf/d
- Compressor Stations: One
- Date of operation: Fall 2013
