LNG Project To Go to Vote in November

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Kitimat, B.C. – A major component to a multi-billion dollar project on BC’s North Coast will soon be in the hands of the Haisla First Nation.

Members will vote November 17^th on a lease agreement for reserve land to be used for the $3 billion Kitimat LNG terminal.  Kitimat LNG wants to build a liquefied natural gas terminal at Bish Cove near the Port of Kitimat.  The facility would take delivery of gas from the Pacific Trail Pipelines, which will be connected to the existing Spectra Energy Westcoast Pipeline system.

Under the terms of the 49-year lease arrangement between the Kitamaat Village Council, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, and Kitimat LNG, the Haisla would receive both lease and taxation payments.  Chief Councillor Dolores Pollard says the project will bring both jobs and economic opportunity to the community and is urging support for the agreement.

“Kitamaat Village Council urges our members to read the information provided, ask us questions, and then show us that you support this exciting opportunity”.

Kitimat LNG would be operated by Apache Canada Ltd. of Calgary.

The Haisla Nation says a positive vote on the land deal could see a final investment decision on the project within 6 months.

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