BC Gas eyes expansion for its Southern Crossing line

March 30, 2001
BC Gas Utility Ltd. in April will seek expressions of interest in an expansion of its British Columbian Southern Crossing Pipeline. The proposed expansion, dubbed the Inland Pacific Connector project, would extend the existing 303-km system 260 km to Huntingdon, BC.


By the OGJ Online Staff


HOUSTON, Mar. 30�BC Gas Utility Ltd. in April will seek expressions of interest in an expansion of its British Columbian Southern Crossing Pipeline.

The proposed expansion, dubbed the Inland Pacific Connector project, would extend the existing 303-km system 260 km to Huntingdon, BC.

Late last year, the $376 million (Can.) Southern Crossing gas pipeline from Yahk to Oliver came on stream.

BC indicated the $460 million (Can.) expansion project will help meet rising demand for gas in southern British Columbia and the US Pacific Northwest.

A statement said, "Expanding the Southern Crossing Pipeline would help to meet new demand in a cost effective manner, while increasing the diversity of supply sources for all gas consumers. New capacity and supply diversity will help alleviate some of the high costs of buying natural gas for consumers in BC."

Although further study and regulatory approval is needed, BC Gas Utility said the line could come on stream by late 2003.

BC Gas Utility Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of BC Gas Inc.