Let’s hope that a lot of people show up at these community hearings. I am sure that the pipeline going in is a foregone conclusion, therefore, imho, it is imperative that the public demonstrates an intense awareness of potential environmental problems associated with the installation and maintenance of the pipeline. Continuous scrutiny of the entire process by groups of concerned citizens may help to ensure that big business adheres to the best environmental practices. One can but hope.
metalman.

I agree. The pipeline is going to happen. We should be trying to see what concessions (economic and environmental) that we can get in return for the pipeline.

In the end, the final decision will come from the Federal Government. They do not need the agreement of the Provinces or First Nations.

Some might say that the Federal Government would commit political suicide if they rammed the pipeline down our throats, but this is likely an overstatement. Left wing environmentalists and those opposed to a pipeline generally don’t vote Conservative anyways.

I think we can get more if we ask for concessions in exchange for the pipeline. This way we at least get some say in how it is done and maintained. We might even get some of the revenue. If we just say ‘no’ we’re likely to get a pipeline with no say.

I think we all know the pipeline will be built regardless of whether it’s environmentally safe or not. We can not shake the illusion that the ‘inflation’ its construction will engender is NOT the ‘prosperity’ we hope it will bring. Too many think they’re going to benefit from higher prices and higher wages for them to ever examine if anyone is ever really advantaged by either in the overall scheme of things. One is left to wonder just what it WOULD take to shatter that illusion? Certainly more than a major oil spill, though that’s where those opposed will fruitlessly expend their criticism. Funny how we always are able to focus on the ‘minor’ issues, (which only have the ‘potential’ to happen), while the major issue of what WILL happen never sees light of day.

I am for the pipeline, however, it needs to be done to a higher standard. It needs to be done with the latest technology. It needs to have a maintenance program already in place before the first pipe is even laid into the ground.

A maintenance program is a foregone conclusion. This pipeline will likely be one of the world’s most scrutinized pipelines and monitored 24/7/365. North America has the toughest regulations.

I think a cooperative approach is the best way to go, let’s hear everyone out and get this pipeline built.

The proposed pipeline is NOT inevitable. In the seventies, it was said that an oil port to IMPORT oil was “in Canada’s best interest” and that such “progress” could not be stopped, but it was. Now we are told that a pipeline is “inevitable”, but this time it is to EXPORT oil. Destruction to the environment will outlast the money earned from selling Canada’s oil. Since oil is finite, what are Canadians going to do when it’s gone? Shouldn’t we be finding replacements before we sell it off? When the oil runs out, are we going to have to import it? If so, from where? The other thing is that, if we want to be paid “world price” for our oil, we will have to pay “world price” for gasoline. Are you ready to pay a whole lot more to the shareholders of Big Oil companies to drive your car?

Everyone bashes big oil at every opportunity but what would your life be without oil?

I am not in defense of “big oil” but would like to see some thoughts on “big green” and how along with the UN would like to tax one into oblivion.

My concern is that many people are for it or against it based on feelings. If you are for it, you need to know why. If you are against it, again, you need to know why. To just be negative is unreasonable. Remember, we drive cars and cloth ourselves with the products of oil.

Peak Oil? Tut Tut. How about “Peak Trees”? After all, how many logs will China buy?

Well either way, I feel something is going to happen with a pipeline. Just think what is going to happen when the Nechako Basin starts up soooooooooon….It is not as far off in the works as some think it is.

Guesswhat, you’ve made a good point.

The reserves of oil in the Bulkley Valley and Nechako Basin are ten times higher than what is in the Peace. The provable reserves are 5.8 billion barrels. Unfortunately because of the volcanic rock that’s between us an the oil, we can’t prove more than 5.8 billion barrels–seismic testing just doesn’t work, but most acknowledge that there is likely quite a bit more than 5.8 billion barrels.

There is no pipeline and no road right now. That means that there is no way to develop this oil field, but that can change. Think of all the jobs it would bring.

If the nechako basin had that much accessable oil. It would be in production.
Wells drilled in the 80’s where not successful. Do you guys no something??

dow7500, here are some links:

http://www.mineralsnorth.ca/pdf/mackenzie/SachieMorii10.20.pdf

http://www.em.gov.bc.ca/OG/oilandgas/publications/pamphlets/Documents/OilandGasStats-93-03-outside-web-version.pdf

Don’t hold your breath. The Nechako Basin won’t be happening in our lifetimes, not while Northeast BC has a ton of reserves.

It wouldnt surprise me if not one drop of oil/gas was produced from nechako basin. Reason being mainly because the geology is very diverse and complex. Demand for oil and gas would have to be very high in order to produce anything from the nechako that is even if there is anything there in the first place.

There’s a whack of work going on in the Nechako Basin and there has been for 10 years. I don’t know what has been produced (if anything) but I do know truckers who have been hauling everything you can think of into that area for a long time. I believe the main interest is fracking for gas.