Enbridge and partners propose huge liquefied natural gas terminal for Levis

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Enbridge and partners propose huge liquefied natural gas terminal for Levis

John Gracey

RCD CANADA

New sources of energy may be coming to Québec. A limited partnership between Gaz Métro, Enbridge and Gaz de France is proposing to construct a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Levis, Québec.

The proposed facility will comprise two storage tanks, a marine jetty to receive the LNG tankers, pumping, compression and vaporizing facilities and a 50 kilometer pipeline to connect the terminal to the existing facilities of Trans Québec & Maritimes Pipeline Inc. in St. Nicolas.

The project has been under review by Québec’s natural resources department since 2004, and a final decision on the facility is imminent. While no engineers or general contractors have been selected for the project, construction could begin within two years if approved. The construction cost is estimated at $860 million.