Energie Saguenay Project Update and Preliminary ......2015/06/01 · Project 2. Share the results of the preliminary consultation 3. Gather participant concerns and answer questions

Energie Saguenay Project Update and

Preliminary Consultation ResultsJune 3, 2015

Meeting Agenda

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Time (pm)

Activity

7:00 Energie Saguenay Project update and results of the preliminary consultation process

7:30 Questions and discussions with participants

8:00 Break

8:15

Presentation of the consultation approach and Advisory Committee’s proposal for the natural gas liquefaction complex

8:30 Questions and discussions with participants

8:45 Advisory Committee registrations

9:00 Meeting Closure

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

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Ethics

1. Being respectful in all aspects

2. Giving voice to all participants

3. Avoiding cross-fires

4. Trusting the process in place

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ÉNERGIE SAGUENAY PROJECT UPDATE AND

PRRLIMINARY CONSULTATION RESULTS

JUNE 3, 2015


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

Project Summary

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Project Features

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• LNG liquefaction and storage facility:

– Hydropower-driven process

– 2 or 3 liquefaction trains

– 2 or 3 LNG tanks (maximum storage capacity of

400,000 m3)

• 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


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

A World-Class Project

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Economic Benefits for Saguenay and Quebec

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• 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


Community-Inclusive Project Development

Processus de participation avec les parties prenantes et les Premières Nations

Site rehabilitation

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Social and environmental

assessment Construction Phase

Commissioning

Operations

Stakeholder and First Nation participation process


Major Milestones

Steps taken since June 2014

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Preliminary studies and partnerships

Regulatory and environmental processes

Community relations


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

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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

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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

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Building Community Relations

• Preliminary consultation with regional

communities and First Nations

• Project Office / Headquarter established in

Saguenay

• Interactive Website and social media

platforms

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A PROJECT TO DEVELOP WITH THE COMMUNITY

PRELIMINARY CONSULTATION RESULTS

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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


Phase I

Start dialogue

• Objective:

• Describe the Project and discuss it with communities

Phase II

Preliminary consultation framework

• Objective:

• Determine the terms of the preliminary consultation program and hear public concerns

Phase III

Implement preliminary consultation

• Objectives:

• Collect ideas, visions, needs and concerns from communities

• Validate the impacts and mitigating/optimizing actions

Phase IV

Validate, plan, and monitor

• Objectives:

• Validate the integration of concerns

• Plan the collaborative action programs

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June 2014November 2014 to May

2015Fall 2015 to end 2016 2017

Consultation Process Objectives and Stages

Develop the Project with the community with public involvement from the start


• Press conference

• 10 information meetings

(Phase I)

Start the dialogue

June 2014

• Over 25 meetings

• Over 150 persons and stakeholders met

• Present project and consultation process

• Validate minutes

• Discuss with First Nations

(Phase II)

Preliminary consultation framework, Sept. 2014 to

May 2015

• Identify issues and concerns

• Frequency

• Sensitivity

Analysis of comments

Completed Actions


First Nations

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• 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)


We hear all issues and concerns associated

with the Project

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Issues Identified from Preliminary Consultation

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Issues Key Concerns

Economic benefitsInvolvement of local businesses, prioritization of regional labor force, project investors

Marine transportationIncrease in marine traffic, share with other users, Marine Park, aquatic fauna

Visual integrationIntegration with landscape, share with tourism activities, noise, odors, light

Environmental impactGHG emissions, agricultural land, land ecosystems, shale gas, and site rehabilitation

Health & Safety Public and workers health risks (inhalation, fires, spills)

Construction Nuisances from construction


Discussion Period

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Consultation process

validated by

communities

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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

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Consultation Process - Suggestions and

Comments

Community Relations

Respect the community and follow up on 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


Consultation Process - Suggestions and

Comments

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Advisory Committees

Integrate intergenerational aspects into the 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


VALIDATED CONSULTATION PROCESS


Consultation Process Framework

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Advisory Commitee on the Natural GasLiquefaction Complex

Objective:Discuss issues and concerns associated with the liquefaction complex at Port Saguenay

Proposed composition:• Facilitator• GNL Québec• Representative:

• Municipalities• Citizens• First Nations• Tourism associations• Environmental groups• Socioeconomic groups

Advisory Commitee on MarineTransportation

Objective:Discuss issues and concerns associated with Marine transportation

Proposed composition:• Facilitator• GNL Québec• Representative:

• Municipalities• Citizens• First Nations• Tourism associations• Environmental groups• Socioeconomic groups• Marine security groups

Work Groups on Project’sMajor Issues

Objective:• Discuss major issues in details with

stakeholders• Gather information and point of

view of experts

Composition according to the subject:• Experts ans scientists, etc. • Stakeholders


Advisory Committee on the Natural Gas

Liquefaction Complex

The Committee’s specific objectives are:

1. Establish clear and transparent communications between GNL Quebec and stakeholders

2. Discuss Project progress and the results of studies

3. Encourage stakeholders to express their concerns regarding the Project

4. Take concerns into consideration in Project development

5. Make sure mitigating actions and commitments are followed up

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Proposed composition - Advisory Committee on

the Natural Gas Liquefaction Complex

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SUGGESTED CATEGORIES NUMBER

Citizens 4

Environmental groups 2

Municipalities and municipal organizations 2

Tourism and sector users 2

Training and educational institutions 1

Socioeconomic organizations 2

Youth representative 1

Fire safety 1

First Nation representative 1

Total 16


Workgroups

The makeup of a workgroup includes resource persons

and/or experts who can analyze the specific issues

identified by the Committee and elaborate

recommendations.

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Examples of workgroups

Local employmentMarine biologySustainable development LNG Complex safetyLandscape integration/visual impact


• Committee startup meeting and

elaboration of the work plan

• Inauguration of the Saguenay office

• Preliminary meetings and formation of the

Marine Transportation Committee

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Next Consultation Stages


Discussion Period

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