Coastal GasLink Pipeline

Summary Information

• Source: Dawson Creek, British Columbia
• Destination: Kitimat, British Columbia
• Ownership: Transcanada
• Website: http://www.transcanada.com/
• Length: 670-kilometre (415-mile)
• Capacity: 2-3 billion cubic feet/day (bcf/d) of natural gas
• Status: Planned

+++ Details

• An estimated $4-billion pipeline that will transport natural gas from the Montney gas-producing region near Dawson Creek, British Columbia (BC) to the [[[Shell British Columbia Lng Terminal | LNG Canada liquefied natural gas export facility]]] near Kitimat, BC
• The initial build will include up to three meter stations and one compressor station.
• The initial capacity of the pipeline will allow the shipment of approximately 2-3 billion cubic feet/day (bcf/d) of natural gas, with an expansion capability to approximately 5 bcf/d through the addition of up to seven compressor stations.
• The pipeline will be 1,219-mm (48-inch) in diameter

+++ History

• 2012 - Transcanada chosen by Shell and partners to construct the pipeline
• 2014 - Environmental Assessment Certificate issued

+++ Other Information

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+++ Links

1. TransCanada Selected by Shell and Partners to Develop Multi-Billion Dollar Natural Gas Pipeline to Canada's West Coast
2. Environmental Assessment Certificate issued for TransCanada's Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project