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GVS&DD Biomethane Agreement Streamlined Review Process
September 25, 2013
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Contents Regulatory Background
Regulatory History
Approvals Sought
Project Description
Project Overview
Interconnection Facilities and Capital Costs
Agreement Compliant with Biomethane Program
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PART 1: Regulatory History and Approvals Sought
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Relevant Regulatory History 2012 2013
Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
March 2013:
Order G-45-13 Biomethane Pilot Cap Increased December 2012:
AES Report
December 2012
Filed PIR & 2012 Biomethane Application
February 2013
Order G-18-13 CPCN required for GVS&DD
August 2013:
FEI Applies for Acceptance of GVS&DD Agreement
May 2013
Decision G-70-13 3 Biomethane Projects Approved
August 2013
BCUC Order G-126-13 Exempting Upgrading from CPCN
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Approvals 2010 Biomethane Decision Order G-194-10 • Approval of Biomethane Supply Agreement between FEI and
GVS&DD pursuant to Section 71 of the UCA • Capital Expenditures related to Interconnection Equipment for the
Project pursuant to Section 44.2 of the UCA
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Project Description
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Purchase complies with RNG Program
GVS&DD responsible for
upgrading raw biogas
FEI purchases
Biomethane
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GVS&DD Required Interconnect
Location: 13500 Gilbert Rd, Delta, BC Connecting Pipe: 300 m of 114mm PE Pipe FEI Station: Gas monitoring, Pressure, odorizing, flow measure, safety, control Total Cost: $0.739M
New FEI Station
WWTP
Tie-in Location
Interconnect
Piping
Existing DP main
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Key Elements of Station • Inlet Valve • Gas Monitoring [Gas Chromatograph, H2S Monitor, O2 Monitor] • Pressure Regulation • Odorizing • Flow Measurement • Communication Modular and moveable (skid-mounted) Designed to operate automatically • Shut off if gas does not meet specification Interconnecting Pipe • Matches FEI standard
FEI will use standard Interconnection
Salmon Arm
Fraser Valley Biogas
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Capital Costs of Interconnect
• Piping costs are estimates with contingencies included (site visit done) • Station costs include contingencies • FEI considers this a conservative estimate at +5% / -20%
Item
Description Distribution Pressure, PE Pipe,
residential area, piping on GVS&DD Property
Station Capital Cost Estimate $639,000
Pipe Capital Cost Estimate $100,000
Connecting Pipe $300/m
Est. Cost per GJ-station and Pipe (based on expected flow, 20 year) $0.92/GJ
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Contract Highlights Item Amount Comment
Volume (Max) 40,000 GJ/Yr Maximum Biomethane Volume
Excess Gas up to 60,000 GJ/Yr Maximum Volume purchased @ Sumas Monthly Index Rate
Total Maximum Injected 100,000 GJ/Yr Estimated FEI system capacity
Contract Term 10 Years
Injection Date Q4 2015 Approval + 18 months Long lead item is upgrader
FEI Capital $0.739M Capital Cost of Interconnect
Price $13.40/GJ Starting Price
$10.68/GJ Minimum Biomethane Price
Price inflation 1.5% annual Price capped at current BCUC approved maximum of $15.28
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Purchase of Excess Gas
• All Biomethane produced up to 40,000 GJ per calendar year purchased at Biomethane Rate
• Remaining Gas Purchased at Sumas Monthly Index
• Not part of biomethane supply pool
• GVS&DD retains any GHG benefits on excess gas
• New supply point on FEI system
• Will be tracked separately
• FEI purchases Max 60,000 GJ per year excess gas
• FEI purchase a total of ~0.275 TJ/day*
• No material impact to MCRA (~150 TJ/day)
* 100,000 GJ / 365 days – includes total amount of gas purchased (biomethane + excess gas)
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Approved Pilot Program Criteria
• All contracts are at least 10 years in Length
• FEI has retained control over injection location
• The selected upgrader is sufficiently proven
• FEI reserves the right to refuse gas
• The partner is a municipality, regional district, or other public authority, or is a private party with a track record in dealings with FEI or that posts security to reduce the risk of stranding
• All the contracts are below the approved Maximum of $15.28*
• Within approved annual maximum purchase of biomethane (Supply cap)
* Supercedes criteria that the projected supply meets the proposed economic test that the maximum price for delivered biomethane recalculated from time to time based on the updates to the BC Hydro RIB Tier 2 rate
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Projects included in Revised Supply Cap
• Commission Orders G-29-13 and G-45-13 increased supply cap to 530,000 GJ annually from 250,000 GJ annually
• GVS&DD project specifically referenced in Commission Orders
Project Name Contract Maximum
(GJ/Year)
Fraser Valley Biogas 91,250
Salmon Arm Landfill 40,000
Kelowna Landfill 118,000
Earth Renu 100,000
GVS&DD 40,000
Dicklands 70,000
Seabreeze 70,000
Total 529,250
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Project is Compliant with FEI Criteria Criteria
Contract Contains
Clause that Meets
Criteria
Comments
Contract Duration at least 10 Years YES
Retained final control over injection location YES FEI owns interconnect
Upgrader Proven YES GVS&DD will impose criteria in its procurement process to select an upgrader that is sufficiently proven
Right to Refuse Gas YES Based on quality and volume
The partner is a municipality, regional district or other public authority, or is a private party with a track record in dealings with FEI or that posts security to reduce the risk of stranding
YES
The GVS&DD forms part of Metro Vancouver and is a government owned and operated utility, funded by taxpayers. No security required.
Price below $15.28 YES Limits price to the approved Max
Below Supply Cap YES
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Conclusion
• The GVS&DD project is part of the Biomethane Pilot Program
• FEI has negotiated the GVS&DD Agreement to comply with the approved Biomethane Pilot Program criteria.
• The Interconnection costs are necessary for the GVS&DD project.
• FEI believes that the agreement and interconnection facilities are in the public interest.