Huu-ay- aht First Nations welcomed the mutual benefits agreement signed by Steelhead LNG and the Malahat Nation.
Together with Steelhead LNG, the Huu-ay-aht First Nations is jointly developing the proposed Sarita LNG project, located at Sarita Bay on Vancouver Island. The proposed project would take natural gas from northeastern BC and Alberta and turn it into liquefied natural gas at an LNG processing plant at Sarita Bay.
In its statement, the Huu-ay-aht First Nations stressed that it remains committed to proceeding with the project as long as the 11 conditions outlined by Ḥaw̓iiḥ Council are met by Steelhead LNG.
Since Huu-ay-aht First Nations and Steelhead LNG first revealed their opportunity development agreement, the biggest challenge for the LNG project at Sarita Bay is the expense of the pipeline route. While the route is still being investigated, the floating liquefied natural gas project at Bamberton will make pipeline development more feasible for both the Sarita and Malahat LNG projects.
The development of the Malahat LNG project also enables Steelhead to market LNG and attract potential customers for Sarita LNG earlier than would otherwise be possible, which also increases the project’s viability.
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LNG World News Staff; Image: Huu-ay-aht First Nations