Westcoast Energy is about to begin construction on its Aspen Point Project located in the Peace Region.
It is an expansion of their natural gas pipeline. The $1.2 billion dollar project will help benefit communities and residents in the area.
The project will add 535 million cubic feet per day of natural gas transportation capacity to the Westcoast natural gas pipeline system.
This expansion is needed to meet the growing demand for natural gas, and LNG exports.
“At Enbridge, we believe in building strong communities by investing directly in the communities where we live and work. The contractors we hired are required to support this same commitment. This project will create jobs and business opportunities, and we’ve required our contractors to prioritize hiring and sourcing services from Indigenous groups and local communities.”
“The Aspen Point Program not only represents our ongoing commitment to meeting the energy needs of the region, but also our strengthened relationship with local communities and Indigenous groups. From the project’s inception, we have worked closely with them and we remain committed to continue to do so as we move into the construction phase and into operations,” said Dave Challoner, Enbridge Manager of Projects and Aspen Point Program Project Lead.
The project involves adding pipeline segments to increase natural gas capacity, installing new electric-powered compressor units at two existing stations and at a new location, as well as constructing powerlines and a switch station to supply electricity to the new units.
The Enbridge company estimates up to 475 workers will be working during peak construction months, between July 2025 and April 2026.
The Aspen Point Program is expected to contribute an estimated $505 million or 0.2% increase to B.C.’s overall GDP, during construction period.
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