AltaGas Ltd T.ALA

Competition from Watson near Prince Rupert

[bossu]

Very small facilities and not a big competitor to RIPET/FERNDALE 

About the Prince Rupert Terminal

We are proud to announce the official start-up of our first propane marine export facility, the Prince Rupert Terminal.
 
Dry commissioning was completed on March 19, 2021 and Pembina began loading propane onto vessels destined for international markets on April 9, 2021. The start-up of this facility is a major step in providing new market solutions and helping add incremental value to Western Canadian hydrocarbons.
 
Located on Watson Island in the vicinity of Prince Rupert, B.C., the facility is best viewed as a small-scale rail terminal, moving LPG from rail cars to vessels destined for international markets.
 
There is no on-site processing or refrigeration, and the terminal is limited to handling and storage.
 
The facility is comprised of approximately 5 kilometres of new rail ladder tracks and three above-ground propane storage spheres. Propane is offloaded and stored at the rail terminal following delivery by CN via its existing rail lines. The terminal is expected to operate at 20,000 barrels per day with a capacity of 25,000 barrels per day. Propane is the only product that Pembina plans to handle at the facility. The propane is extracted off site from natural gas supply in northern BC and Alberta and will be transported from our Redwater Complex northeast of Edmonton to Prince Rupert by rail. The project capital budget was $250 million.

Pembina’s propane export terminal in the Prince Rupert area is a welcome investment in our province. 

Can accomodate small LPG Tankers with limited capacity 
Ex Marigola Gross 12800 T
......Pertusola Gross 12800 

 

[Rocko58]

Yes, small now, but how will the change in rail logistics impact an increase in volumes at RIPET.

[rfguysd]

Rocko58: What are your thoughts?  How  familiar are you with CNR and  the track system around Prince Rupert?  Beautiful  area. I  have been noticing  a lessening of the RIPET throughput over the last  few months , the opposite one would expect with increased demand and prices  in the FAR EAST.  This is just the opposite for Ferndale.  There

[marketsense]

Great post.   One can readily see the bottleneck issue involving rail only.   This is going to cause delays in scheduling.   CNR doesn't care,   their profits are fantastic.  The Feds don't care but they should.   Just another example of stupid thinking.   Pandering to enviro groups  and natives might win you some votes but not smart for the whole

[Bushman3333]

The Native are big problem for Canada, they are bunch of useless people, all they do cry , crocodle tears, wolf cry.they are obstecle to make canadian life better, this is fact

[Bushman3333]

The Native are big problem for Canada, they are bunch of useless people, all they do cry , crocodle tears, wolf cry.they are obstecle to make canadian life better, this is fact

[stocktalk]

Maybe, that is why China is so economically developed nation, they do what every they want to build the country. We are a bleeding heart nation going broke soon.

[Rocko58]

RF guy, I only know what I see on maps supplied by RIPET and WIPET termials . There is only one siding feeding both terminals Extra rail was added in front of WIPET new construction to stage rail tank cars.  I  just haven't heard if CNR has  added more cars(tankers) to their fleet servicing Alberta and BC.   Does anyone know where that data might might be kept?  &

[GunnerG]

Article talks about projects.  Click Here

[Rocko58]

Thanks Gunner,  It looks like Keith Norbury is well informed on west coast proposals.  I've bookmarked this site to check on regularly. It looks like the "port" is BIG business for CNRail. I hope they're up to the challenge!!