At $40 billion, this project is the largest private capital investment in Canadian history
The liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminal being constructed at Kitimat, British Columbia is a game-changer. The design, construction and operating phases will employ thousands, support economic growth, and provide significant revenue to the provincial and federal governments. When operating, 26 million tonnes of LNG per annum will be exported to global markets, some of it replacing coal with cleaner burning natural gas.
One of our roles in this complex project was to lead the equally complex environmental assessments and securing of regulatory approvals. As well for the terminal itself, we provided assessments for the 670-kilometre Coastal Gaslink pipeline. Both elements received a positive final investment decision on October 1, 2018. Built on and across challenging and sensitive terrain, and concerning numerous community stakeholders, we are proud to have provided decisionmakers with comprehensive and reliable information. Whether on the ground, or in the office, we applied best practices and the latest in technology, including remote sensing, to our assessments.
Our other role was as design engineers and engineers-of-record for the two wharf facilities. Everything about this project is on a large scale. The marine terminal includes a 550 metre long dock, known as the Materials Offloading Facility, to receive construction materials and plant modules up to 8,000 tonnes. Then there is the 490-metre-long wharf for loading ships capable of carrying 217,000 cubic metres of LNG. Our integrated approach to structural and geotechnical design, and use of 3D modeling to communicate the design of structures, helped the owners and our clients meet their tight timelines, while also following the strict code requirements for this landmark project.
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Paul Deering, Senior Principal, Geotechnical Engineer
I’m motivated to partner with my clients, understand their needs, and contribute towards a stronger community—one project at a time.
Nigel Denby, Senior Vice President, Business Leader, Environmental Services (Geotechnical Canada)
It’s my priority to work closely with clients to develop realistic and cost-effective solutions to complex engineering problems.
Harold Westerman, Sector Lead, Ports and Marine Terminals
Our ports and marine terminals practice is not just about designing port infrastructure – it’s about understanding our client’s operations, and the overall shipping industry and supply chain, to enhance their customer’s experience.
Paul Duffy, Managing Principal
We all must strive to communicate effectively, especially supervisors. You can’t have effective leadership without effective communication.
Maureen Matthew, Engineering Geologist
Partnering with people and disciplines throughout Stantec is the best part of my job. We are as good as the team we work with.
Chuck Rosner, Associate, Senior Project Manager, Ports and Marine Terminals
My ultimate goal is client satisfaction—it’s important to meet (and hopefully exceed) client expectations on whatever we deliver.
Navid Kimiaghalam, Associate, Water Resources Engineer
Engineering design is the art of turning imagination into innovation and ideas into reality.
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