“The agreement is a framework for the Musqueam to acquire equity ownership in these expansion projects, and the level of equity is dependent on a variety of factors, including project investment decisions,” Doug Slater, FortisBC’s vice president of external and indigenous relations, told BIV News.
“For thousands of years, Musqueam has lived along a trading route and supported trade in the region,” Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow said in a news release.
“Through our relationship with FortisBC, we are building on this strength while being leaders in energy stability and ensuring benefits for future generations.”
FortisBC has been producing liquefied natural gas (LNG) at its Tilbury Island plant in Delta since 1971. It was built to store natural gas for peaking and emergency backup purposes.
It came in handy in the fall of 2018 when an Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) natural gas pipeline ruptured, interrupting the flow of natural…
