Energy & Utilities

Carney designates proposed Alberta to B.C. pipeline a project of national interest

Prime Minister Mark Carney has designated the proposed Pacific Link pipeline from Alberta to B.C. as a project of national interest.

Enbridge completes $1.2B pipeline expansion south of Taylor

A major expansion of Enbridge’s Westcoast natural gas pipeline system in northeastern B.C. is now complete and in operation.

Enbridge gets green light for $400M Birch Grove pipeline expansion near Taylor

A $400-million expansion of the Westcoast natural gas pipeline system near Taylor has received regulatory approval, with construction now expected to begin early next year.

B.C. Hydro breaks ground on multi-billion dollar North Coast Transmission Line

Construction has begun on a major transmission line aimed at powering new mining, LNG and industrial projects in northern B.C.

McMahon Gas Plant temporary shutdown to bring increased flaring and traffic near Taylor

Residents near Taylor can expect increased activity and flaring over the next month as the McMahon Gas Plant shuts down for scheduled maintenance.

Errors in B.C. budget leave $1.5B hole in B.C.’s natural gas revenue forecast

British Columbia overstated its projected natural gas royalty revenues by about $1.5 billion over five years because of calculation errors.
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Planned BC Hydro outages to affect more than 1,100 Fort St. John customers

More than 1,500 BC Hydro customers in Fort St. John are expected to lose power temporarily as the utility carries out planned work over the coming days.

Gas leak and fire injure two workers during Dawson Creek furnace removal

A furnace replacement in Dawson Creek turned into a flash fire earlier this year after two unsupervised workers disconnected a pressurized natural gas line, according to an investigation by Technical Safety BC.

BC Energy Regulator investigating pipeline release west of Pouce Coupe

The B.C. Energy Regulator is investigating a pipeline release west of Pouce Coupe that has affected a nearby creek and wildlife.

Update: Attemped copper theft cuts internet for some northern B.C. customers

CityWest is reporting a full service outage for all internet, telephone, and TV customers.
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Fort St. John pipeline company lands first construction contract for Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project

A Fort St. John-based pipeline company is taking on a key role as construction moves ahead on the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project.

BC Energy Regulator investigating produced water pipeline leak west of Dawson Creek

The BC Energy Regulator is investigating a produced water pipeline leak west of Dawson Creek after a release entered a nearby stream on private land last month.

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