Woodfibre LNG, being a part of the RGE group of world-class companies focused on resource-based manufacturing industries owned by Sukanto Tanoto, strives to achieve business objectives through a triple bottom line approach, where results are mutually beneficial to the community, the country and the company. With respect to the proposed LNG export facility in British Columbia (BC), Canada, Woodfibre LNG is committed to ensure that all safety standards for workers, communities and the environment are met or exceeded, both on land and in the water.
The LNG industry has an excellent safety record due to the stringent regulations and diligent training adopted in the industry. Woodfibre LNG will not make any compromises to uphold this important safety record. The facility itself will have several elements of protection, including:
• Use of appropriate materials and compliance with industry and safety best practices
• Proper engineering design of all onshore and floating facilities
• Spill detection along with backup and emergency shutdown systems
• Established safe distances from the facility and carriers away from communities, ships and recreational users as determined by regulators
As a small-scale LNG project, Woodfibre LNG anticipates that there would be approximately 3-4 LNG carriers per month calling at the terminal and each one will be escorted by at least three powerful tugboats to ensure they stay on course, and follow the rules of marine traffic including speed limits. The escort vessels also manage the area around the vessel to prevent conflicts with ferries and pleasure crafts. All LNG carriers will also be guided by BC Coast Pilots who know BC’s coast and who will ensure that appropriate communication, safe practices, traffic routing, and safety procedures are always followed. Woodfibre LNG is also in discussions with local government, community members and other industries, regarding joint efforts to monitor vessel traffic in the Howe Sound.
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