Why It Matters

Why This Project Approach

POWERED BY BC HYDRO'S CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

Cheekye Substation – A chain-link fence with barbed wire at the top, enclosing an electrical substation. Several signs are attached to the fence, mountains are visible in the background.

Cheekye Substation, Squamish, B.C.

Woodfibre LNG is committed to building one of the lowest emission liquified natural gas export facilities in the world, creating local jobs, getting more Canadian energy to global markets and setting a new standard for responsibly produced LNG. By supplying clean power to BC Hydro’s industrial customers, this Project supports British Columbia’s economic growth and climate action goals, helping to limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

MINIMIZING NEW IMPACTS

Existing power line infrastructure along the BC Hydro right-of-way – A residential street with houses and parked cars. A tall metal electricity tower stands in the background, surrounded by trees. Overhead power lines crisscross the sky, which is partly cloudy.

Existing power line infrastructure along the BC Hydro right of way, Brackendale, B.C.

This approach makes use of an existing right of way acquired for this purpose and will minimize environmental impacts.

Building the additional power line in this location:

Uses an existing right of way
Will minimize new impacts to the area
Using this route meets Woodfibre LNG's schedule requirements

Commitment to Stewardship

Squamish River, Squamish, B.C

The Project will follow BC Hydro’s strict environmental and safety standards every step of the way.