LNG Canada has let a multi-year contract to LOC Group to provide marine warranty surveyor services and vessel quality assurance on the 14-million tonne/year liquefaction joint venture in Kitimat, BC (OGJ Online, Oct. 2, 2018).
LOC will oversee the transportation of more than 200 modules being shipped to the construction site, from fabrication facilities in Asia.
The project includes the design, construction, and operation of a natural gas liquefaction plant, utilities, storage facilities, as well as port construction with marine off-loading facilities and shipping. When complete, the project will become the first Canadian terminal to export LNG overseas.
Shell owns 40% of LNG Canada. Other participants are Petronas subsidiary North Montney LNG LP 25%, PetroChina Canada Ltd. 15%, Mitsubishi Corp. subsidiary Diamond LNG Canada Ltd. 15%, and Kogas Canada LNG Ltd. 5%.
