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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The PAC-RIM LNG Project is a world scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility that will convert 500 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd; 14.2 x 106 m3/day) of pipeline quality natural gas into 3.5 million tonnes per year of LNG for export to rapidly expanding markets in Pacific Rim countries.
The project includes:
- a dedicated natural gas pipeline
- from Summit Lake, B.C. to either Kitimat (total length 507 km) or Prince Rupert (592 km);
- either 610 mm (24") or 762 mm (30") in diameter, depending on future domestic, industrial and LNG Plant requirements;
- three to four compressor stations will be required along the pipeline; and
- right-of-way will generally follow the existing Pacific Northern Gas pipeline right-of-way to minimize environmental effects.
- an LNG processing and storage facility at either Kitimat or Prince Rupert
- a two-train gas processing plant which will purify, dehydrate, refrigerate and liquefy pipeline quality natural gas;
- specialized, insulated LNG storage tanks; and
- associated infrastructure and utility support systems.
- marine loading facility at either Kitimat or Prince Rupert.
- sheltered, deep water port with access to Pacific Rim markets;
- LNG tanker berthing wharf and loading facility;
- vessel fuel and fluid supply;
- tugboats and pilotage for tanker berthing; and
- accommodate approximately 60 tanker loadings per year.
Estimated Capital Costs
Total estimated capital cost for pipeline construction is $365 to $460 million depending on site selection, and for the LNG
facility, $870 million.
Schedule
Construction of the pipeline would take place from May, 1998 to mid-October, 1998, and of the LNG plant and terminal, from
the summer of 1996 to 1999. The project will supply LNG in response to unsatisfied demands for LNG in rapidly expanding Pacific Rim markets in the year 1999. This growth in demand is projected to continue at least until 2015.
Safety
The LNG plant will use standard low-temperature technology, referred to as "cryogenics", that has been proven to be safe and reliable in over 25 years of operation around the world. The natural gas pipeline design uses standard, conventional technology
that has been proven safe and effective.
LNG can be safely and economically handled, stored, and shipped as bulk cargo in specially made facilities and containers. LNG and natural gas, relative to other hydrocarbons, have significantly reduced hazards in explosion, fire and pollution.
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PAC-RIM
email pacrim@kermode.net
