The LNG Canada Project recently submitted an application to the BC Energy Regulator to seek a permit for the discharge of air emissions from Phase 1 of the LNG Canada liquefied natural gas facility (Phase 1 is based on two liquefication trains operating). The major point sources of air emissions include the acid gas incinerators, gas turbines (via the waste heat recovery units) and the flare system. For more information click the Environmental Protection Notice.
LNG Canada is pleased to announce we are now producing LNG from our second of two LNG processing units, known as trains. This means that both Train 1 and Train 2 are now operational together.
A special thanks to all of our employees and contractors, to the Haisla Nation and the community in and around Kitimat, and to our five Joint Venture Participants for making this important milestone possible.
We will continue to advance our operations, safely and responsibly, as we help Canada to diversify its export markets with key trading partners.
A special thanks to all of our employees and contractors, to the Haisla Nation and the community in and around Kitimat, and to our five Joint Venture Participants for making this important milestone possible.
We will continue to advance our operations, safely and responsibly, as we help Canada to diversify its export markets with key trading partners.
How does start-up work?
The start-up of an LNG facility is a carefully managed and sequenced process that takes place over a period of time. Our facility features two LNG processing units, known as trains. Each train houses two turbines which provide the power required to liquefy natural gas. The turbines are started up sequentially. This gradual approach ensures safe and reliable operations while allowing our team to apply information obtained from each stage to the next.
Train 2 will be started in the coming days in a similar way to Train 1, with the benefit of experience from Train 1 helping to improve efficiencies and reduce flaring duration. Flaring is part of these activities, and the flare height will vary between 15 and 90 metres. During this time, you will notice a visible flame, increased noise, and visible emissions (black smoke). Flaring is a provincially regulated safety measure that ensures the controlled, efficient combustion of natural gas during specific operational phases.
This stage moves our facility closer to steady-state operations with a continued focus on safe and reliable performance.
For more information, please visit our website: lngcanada.ca/what-we-do/operations/safe-start-up/
The start-up of an LNG facility is a carefully managed and sequenced process that takes place over a period of time. Our facility features two LNG processing units, known as trains. Each train houses two turbines which provide the power required to liquefy natural gas. The turbines are started up sequentially. This gradual approach ensures safe and reliable operations while allowing our team to apply information obtained from each stage to the next.
Train 2 will be started in the coming days in a similar way to Train 1, with the benefit of experience from Train 1 helping to improve efficiencies and reduce flaring duration. Flaring is part of these activities, and the flare height will vary between 15 and 90 metres. During this time, you will notice a visible flame, increased noise, and visible emissions (black smoke). Flaring is a provincially regulated safety measure that ensures the controlled, efficient combustion of natural gas during specific operational phases.
This stage moves our facility closer to steady-state operations with a continued focus on safe and reliable performance.
For more information, please visit our website: lngcanada.ca/what-we-do/operations/safe-start-up/