What contingencies are in place for containing the LNG and preventing an explosion, in the event of a major earthquake, given the seismic activity of the West Coast region?

Hi Jerry,

At Woodfibre LNG, safety is our number one priority. This includes designing and building a facility that prevents or reduces the potential effects of geotechnical and natural hazards.

For example, the Woodfibre LNG Project is being designed for a one in a 2,475-year earthquake.

We are also planning to make ground improvements at the site to address the potential for liquefaction.

If it is built, our Project will also have several features that can ensure safe operation, or safe shutdown, in the case of an emergency. These include: a state-of-the-art alarm, control and monitoring systems, primary and secondary containment systems, fire and leak detection systems in LNG tanks, robust maintenance programs, and emergency response plans, equipment and training.