Ottawa seeks public input on controversial BC LPG export terminal plan

Ottawa has opened public consultations on a proposed liquefied petroleum gas facility in northern British Columbia. The project, led by Trigon Pacific Terminals, would be built at the Port of Prince Rupert. Residents and stakeholders can now submit their feedback on the plans. Trigon Pacific Terminals wants to build an LPG storage and export facility at the port. The site would include tanks capable of holding up to 158,000 cubic metres of fuel. Ships would then transport the LPG overseas.

The project also requires up to 20 rail-loading racks to receive incoming fuel shipments. Trigon is jointly owned by the Lax Kw'alaams Band and the Metlakatla First Nation, both based in northwestern B.C.

Public comments on the proposal must be submitted by July 24. The Impact Assessment Agency is additionally inviting applications for involvement in the planning phase of the project’s environmental review. The facility aims to expand LPG export capacity from British Columbia’s coast. Public input will help shape the assessment process before any final decisions are made. The deadline for submissions remains fixed at July 24.