Energie Saguenay Project Update and Preliminary Consultation Results June 3, 2015
Meeting Agenda Time (pm) Activity Energie Saguenay Project update and results of the preliminary 7:00 consultation process 7:30 Questions and discussions with participants 8:00 Break Presentation of the consultation approach and Advisory Committee’s 8:15 proposal for the natural gas liquefaction complex 8:30 Questions and discussions with participants 8:45 Advisory Committee registrations 9:00 Meeting Closure 2
Meeting Objectives 1. Provide an update of the Energie Saguenay Project 2. Share the results of the preliminary consultation 3. Gather participant concerns and answer questions 4. Present the validated consultation approach proposal, including the formation of the Advisory Committee on the Natural Gas Liquefaction Complex 3
Ethics 1. Being respectful in all aspects 2. Giving voice to all participants 3. Avoiding cross-fires 4. Trusting the process in place 4
ÉNERGIE SAGUENAY PROJECT UPDATE AND PRRLIMINARY CONSULTATION RESULTS JUNE 3, 2015 Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés.
Project Summary Liquefaction, storage, and transshipment-export complex – Port Saguenay site – Project worth $7.5 billion (CAD) – Yearly operational budget of $2.7 billion – Yearly LNG production of 11 million metric tons – Construction 2018 / Commissioning 2021 Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 6
Project Features • LNG liquefaction and storage facility: – Hydropower-driven process – 2 or 3 liquefaction trains – 2 or 3 LNG tanks (maximum storage capacity of 400,000 m 3 ) • Loading dock (single vessel) – 3 or 4 vessels per week • New 650 km pipeline developed and managed by an expert partner • New ≈40 km hydropower line 3 Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés.
A World-Class Project Competitive investment and operations spending: – Natural gas surplus in Western Canada – Location allowing access to world markets – Low GHG emissions – Northern climate improves process effectiveness by 10-15% – Lower capital costs than other similar projects due to existing port infrastructures (Port Saguenay and region) – Qualified workforce Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 8
Economic Benefits for Saguenay and Quebec Large-scale project in Quebec: • • Job creation: 4,000 during construction • 800 for operations, including 300 full-time jobs on site • Business opportunities for regional organizations • Reinforcement of existing gas supply • infrastructures in Quebec • Gas supply source for regions Alternative energy source for enterprises • Development of a new LNG sector • Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 9
Community-Inclusive Project Development + Operations Social and environmental Construction assessment Phase Site rehabilitation Commissioning Processu Stakeholder and First Nation participation process ssus de participa cipatio tion avec les partie ies s prenante tes s et les Premiè ières s Nations Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 10
Major Milestones Steps taken since June 2014 Preliminary Regulatory and studies and environmental Community partnerships processes relations Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 11
Preliminary Studies and Partnerships • Confirmation of the Project’s technical and commercial viability • Capital expenditure (CAPEX) validation • Preliminary technical studies – Hydropower supply – New gas pipeline Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 12
Preliminary Studies and Partnerships • Preliminary discussions with potential natural gas suppliers • Preliminary contacts with European and Asian markets • Preliminary discussions with major investors • $12 million plus invested to date Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 13
Regulatory and Environmental Processes • LNG export permit application with the National Energy Board • Preparation of the Project Notice (description) for provincial and federal authorities • Base line studies of the site in preparation of the impact study Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 14
Building Community Relations • Preliminary consultation with regional communities and First Nations • Project Office / Headquarter established in Saguenay • Interactive Website and social media platforms Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 15
A PROJECT TO DEVELOP WITH THE COMMUNITY PRELIMINARY CONSULTATION RESULTS Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés.
Results of the Preliminary Consultation • Consultation objectives and stages • Activities conducted • Results: – Issues and concerns associated with the Project are gathered – Consultation process validated by communities • Next steps Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 17
Consultation Process Objectives and Stages Develop the Project with the community with public involvement from the start Phase II Phase III Phase IV Phase I Preliminary consultation Implement preliminary Validate, plan, and Start dialogue framework consultation monitor • Objective: • Objective: • Objectives: • Objectives: • Describe the Project • Determine the terms of • Collect ideas, visions, • Validate the integration and discuss it with the preliminary needs and concerns of concerns communities consultation program from communities • Plan the collaborative and hear public • Validate the impacts action programs concerns and mitigating/optimizing actions November 2014 to May June 2014 Fall 2015 to end 2016 2017 2015 Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 18
Completed Actions (Phase II) Preliminary consultation framework, Sept. 2014 to May 2015 • Over 25 meetings • Identify issues and • Press conference • Over 150 persons and concerns stakeholders met • 10 information • Frequency meetings • Present project and • Sensitivity consultation process • Validate minutes (Phase I) • Discuss with First Start the dialogue Analysis of comments Nations June 2014 Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 19
First Nations • Committee formed involving representatives from the Mashteuiatsh, Essipit, and Pessamit Innu communities • Five discussion meetings held • Collaboration Agreement signed between GNL Quebec and the three communities (26 May 2015) Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 20
We hear all issues and concerns associated with the Project 21 Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés.
Issues Identified from Preliminary Consultation Issues Key Concerns Involvement of local businesses, prioritization of Economic benefits regional labor force, project investors Increase in marine traffic, share with other users, Marine transportation Marine Park, aquatic fauna Integration with landscape, share with tourism Visual integration activities, noise, odors, light GHG emissions, agricultural land, land ecosystems, Environmental impact shale gas, and site rehabilitation Health & Safety Public and workers health risks (inhalation, fires, spills) Construction Nuisances from construction Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 22
Discussion Period Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 23
Consultation process validated by communities 24
Proposed Consultation Process • Advisory Committee on issues associated with the natural gas liquefaction complex • Advisory Committee on issues associated with marine transportation • Work groups on Project’s major issues • Launch of a community liaison office • Open-door days on Project notice and impact study Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 25 Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés
Consultation Process - Suggestions and Comments Community Respect the community and follow up on Relations concerns Involve organizations and stakeholders early in Project development Assess impacts based on life-cycle approach and sustainable development analysis Involve concerned and interested people Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 26
Consultation Process - Suggestions and Comments Advisory Integrate intergenerational aspects into the Committees consultation approach Actively involve communities to foster the development of regional LNG expertise Collaborate with community stakeholders Marine Transportation Committee to consider that the zone of influence extends to Escoumins Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés. 27
VALIDATED CONSULTATION PROCESS Propriété de GNL Québec. Tous droits réservés.
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