Westcoast Energy Inc. – Sunrise Expansion Program
Project Background
Westcoast Energy Inc. is proposing the Sunrise Expansion Program in British Columbia. This project involves building approximately 137 kilometres (km) of 42-inch diameter natural gas pipeline, extending south of Fort St. John to the Canada-United States border near Sumas, B.C. The expansion includes several components:
- Eleven pipeline looping segments alongside the existing Westcoast right-of-way, where practical.
- New compressor units at four existing compressor station sites, including electric-driven units and substations at three sites.
- Three new overhead power lines to power the electric-driven compressor units. These will total 34 km in length and will follow existing linear disturbances such as pipeline and power line rights-of-way and roadways.
- Facility upgrades and other work at 11 existing compressor station sites.
- New piping and equipment at an existing meter station.
Timeline and Documents
Early Engagement
The CER requires companies to conduct engagement activities with Indigenous Peoples, landowners and other potentially affected stakeholders, early in the planning of the project and continue these activities throughout the lifecycle of the project. The early engagement phase occurs between the time a company initiates conceptual plans to develop a project until a company submits its application to the CER. The early engagement phase is important because it creates the foundation for a company to develop positive relationships with people potentially affected by the project.
The CER also conducts early engagement and initiates public engagement activities, such as public information sessions on the application review and hearing process. Potential issues that landowners, municipalities and other stakeholders identify will be shared with the Commission of the CER (the Commission) and the company.
The CER is committed to transparent processes built on early engagement and inclusive participation. The CER also considers the best available scientific information, data, and Indigenous Knowledge in decision-making.
Details of the CER’s expectations and role in early engagement are explained in our Early Engagement Guide. Upcoming information sessions will be posted in the “Hearings, Information Sessions and Conferences.”
Participant funding
Participant funding will be available to eligible intervenors involved in this public hearing.
The funding opportunity will be announced after Westcoast files its project application. The deadline to apply for funding will be the same as the “Registration to participate” deadline. Funding will be awarded shortly after the Commission announces the intervenors in the hearing.
Funding for Indigenous communities consulted by the CER’s Crown Consultation Coordinator does not need to apply and will be contacted directly.
Please visit the Participant Funding page for more information, including eligibility criteria.
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Contacts
Get Information
Process Advisor
Canada Energy Regulator
Email: sunrise.help@cer-rec.gc.ca
Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265
Facsimile: 403-292-5503
Facsimile (toll free): 1-877-288-8803
Media Inquiries
Media Relations Team
Canada Energy Regulator
Email: media@cer-rec.gc.ca
Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265
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