ALA/VOPKY - Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal - British Columbia - Project Profile

Synopsis
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Scope
The project involves the construction of a propane export terminal with a capacity of 1.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada.

The US$372 million project includes the following:

1. Construction of natural gas treatment facility

2. Construction of compression units

3. Construction of gas processing units

4. Construction of 98,000m3 Liquid propane storage tank

5. Construction of vacuum chambers

6. Construction of distillation units

7. Construction of three 340m3 LPG storage bullets

8. Construction of 28 off-loading stations

9. Laying of pipelines

10. Installation of safety systems

11. Construction of related facilities
Summary
Altagas Ltd (ALA) and Royal Vopak (VOPKY) are undertaking the constructing of a Propane Export Terminal in British Columbia, Canada.

The project involves the construction of a propane export terminal with a capacity of 1.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

It includes the construction of a compression unit, gas processing units, propane storage tanks, eight concrete pours, vacuum chambers and distillation units, refrigeration equipment, power generation, the laying of pipelines, three 340m3 LPG storage bullets, 28 off-loading stations, flare system, utilities, electrical building, emergency power generation, fire water system, office, warehouse, the addition of new loading arms to RTI’s existing berth, and the installation of safety and security systems.

SNC-Lavalin Inc has been appointed as the environmental consultant. Gas Liquids Engineering (GLE) has been appointed as a design consultant.

On January 20, 2016, Ridley Terminals Inc. agreed to sub-lease lands it leases from the Prince Rupert Port Authority so ALA can build, own and operate the proposed facility.

In July 2016, environmental evaluation document is open for the public to give their feedback by August 19, 2016.

AltaGas obtained federal approvals for the project in the fourth quarter of 2016.

On January 3, 2017, ALA announced a Final Investment Decision for the project.

In-house team of ALA is acting as the lead as the manager and general contractor for the Project and will utilize the supporting services of affiliated contractors to complete the work.

In April 2017, construction work commenced on the project using AltaGas self-perform model.

In May 2017, Royal Vopak has entered into a joint venture with AltaGas Ltd.

On May 9, 2017, Hyduke Energy Services Inc appointed as construction contractor for the project. The scope of the contract includes steel fabrication, supervision, labor, welding equipment and construction services for the assembly and completion of the 95,000 cubic meter propane storage tank.

On August 1, 2017, ALA and Astomos Energy Corp. signed a sale and purchase agreements to buy 50% of the 1.2 MTPA of LPG the company will produce.

In January 2018, construction works on the concrete outer wall for the propane tank was completed and the inner steel tank roof was installed.

Construction activities are underway with completion scheduled in the first quarter of 2019.
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