Shell predicts LNG shortage by mid-2020s

First Nations and communities along the Skeena were not consulted with Petronas' LNG plant proposed for Lelu Island. The impacts of this project would be far-reaching and long lasting. Sign the declaration today to help protect Skeena salmon.

Proposals for LNG development in BC will dramatically increase greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making the province’s climate action goals impossible to meet.

LNG carriers arriving and departing from the LNG facilities would force local waterways to close to marine traffic, sometimes for hours at a time. For communities reliant on marine waters for fishing and recreation, limited access is a real concern.

There's more than 12 LNG projects proposed for Northern BC, which is leaving community members confused and overwhelmed.

Waste pits attract nearby wildlife that ingest the chemicals. As a result of these toxins, hunters are finding game with tumours, abscesses, and foul smells.

Although many proponents are committed to hiring locally, government and industry have recognized the need for temporary workers to fill skilled labour shortages.

In 1973, a superport was proposed for the Skeena Estuary and rejected due to a study that concluded, “The construction of a superport at the Kitson Island - Flora Bank site would destroy the salmon habitat."

Shell predicts LNG shortage by mid-2020s

The Squamish Chief | Nelson Bennett | February 27 2018

Shell is predicting an LNG shortage by 2020 and has stated they will be making a final investment decision on their LNG proposal for Kitimat this year. However, LNG buyers are unwilling to sign long term contracts due to the volatility of prices. With huge upfront capital costs ($40 billion), short term contracts do not provide enough financial security for the company to give the project the go-ahead.

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