InFocus March 2014

Welcome

Open House

Project Timeline

In the Community

Did you Know?

Upcoming Events

infocus LNG Canada’s community newsletter

March 2014

What to expect from LNG Canada in 2014 We are looking forward to an exciting and productive year ahead

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Welcome

Environmental Assessment and Recent Open Houses

Meet Mary-Ellen, LNG Canada’s Community Liaison Officer in Kitimat Mary-Ellen Proctor

Welcome Welcome to InFocus, LNG Canada’s newsletter designed especially for you and your community.

In this and future issues, we’ll share the latest information about the proposed LNG Canada project. This includes information about the proposed project such as timelines, community events, consultation activities, andannouncements.

Your feedback is important to us and as the proposed project progresses, it will help to inform our project planning process. If you have feedback on this newsletter or ideas for stories, please let us know.

We look forward to hearing from you!

When I first joined Shell and the proposed LNG Canada project in 2013, I was excited to be chosen to serve as the Community Liaison Officer for Kitimat. This is my home and it’s important to me that everyone throughout the community has an opportunity to learn about LNG Canada, ask questions and voice concerns.

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It’s a role I’ve played throughout my twentyyear career in developing community-level social services programs. It was something I did as the Health Director working with First Nations and other north coast communities, and while serving as the Executive Director for the Fort McMurray Family Crisis Society.

The reason I’m proud to represent the proposed LNG Canada project here in Kitimat is that I can help make a difference in our community, as well as to share the benefits and potential impacts this proposed project will bring. It’s a unique opportunity, as well as a challenge, but I’m confident it will result in a mutually-beneficial relationship for all involved – community members, First Nations, small business – and local municipalities.

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“ The reason I’m proud to represent the proposed LNG Canada project here in Kitimat is that I can help make a difference in our community.”

Mary-Ellen Proctor

I truly look forward to hearing from you – your voice and your feedback will ultimately make our project reflective of community interests. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me through the contact information in this newsletter, or by stopping by our Community Information Centre for a visit.

Mary-Ellen Proctor Community Liaison Officer (Kitimat)

Shell, PetroChina, KOGAS and Mitsubishi are proposing to build and operate LNG Canada – a liquefied natural gas export facility in Kitimat, B.C.

The proposed LNG Canada project is undergoing a thorough environmental assessment (EA), which includes consultation with First Nations and the public. LNG Canada recently participated in a 30-day public comment period which included open houses hosted by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO).

The purpose of the comment period was to seek input on LNG Canada’s draft Application Information Requirements (AIR), a document that describes the studies, methods, and information that will be required in our future Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate.

More than 108 community members attended the open houses on November 27 and 28, 2013, in Kitimat and Terrace. They provided an important opportunity to hear directly from community members about the issues most important to them. Among those that emerged as key interests included

housing, jobs and training, the environment, project design, as well as opportunities to learn more about the LNG industry.

Additionally, 41 comments were submitted to the EAO during the public comment period.

LNG Canada is appreciative of those who took time to participate in the public comment period and share their input. This input will be considered as LNG Canada works with the EAO to finalize the AIR. Based on the final AIR, we will complete our studies and assess the environmental, social and economic aspects of the proposed project in support of developing our Environmental Assessment Certificate application.

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01: Kitimat Mayor Joanne Monaghan and Haisla Hereditary Chief Sammy Robinson at the LNG Canada Community Information Centre opening 02: BC Environmental Assessment Office Open House for LNG Canada’s draft Application Information Requirements 03: LNG Canada iPad station at the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office Open House 04: LNG Canada’s Seiichi Tsurumi has worked with Mitsubishi Corporation for more than 40 years, primarily in LNG

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Timeline

What to Expect from LNG Canada in 2014 LNG Canada in the Community

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We are committed to investing and being a good neighbour in the communities in which we operate. LNG Canada’s social investment program is focused on safety, community development, education and environment. To date, LNG Canada has supported events such as the KUTE Rivers Day Clean Up, 2014 Science Fairs in Kitimat, Terrace and Prince Rupert, as well as the annual Kitimat Cultural Warming event.

Contributions made to date include: • $30,000 each to the Kitimat and Terrace Community Foundations

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First Nations and Community Engagement

Environmental Assessment including consultation

National Energy Board application and export license approval

Technical and Environmental Studies

Initial Engagement

• $25,000 to the Kitimat Search and Rescue Society for a new emergency response vessel

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2014

While initial engagement and planning on the proposed project began in 2012, we are looking forward to an exciting and productive year ahead, and more importantly, working with you as we continue to develop our project design. Key highlights for the year ahead include: • Continuing with our environmental and engineering studies, on-site and within local communities • Increased consultation to share information about the proposed project and seek your input to help us ensure the proposed project is reflective of community interests

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Current position

We encourage you to register to receive project updates by e-mailing info@lngcanada.ca to ensure you receive information about important activities and milestones

• Ongoing participation in community events and contributing to community initiatives through our social investment program • Availability of more detailed project information at the LNG Canada Community Information Centre in Kitimat and shared through our engagements, including a 3-D site model

Shell, PetroChina, KOGAS and Mitsubishi are proposing to build and operate LNG Canada – a liquefied natural gas export facility in Kitimat, B.C.

• S ubmission of our Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate to the EAO, which will include additional opportunities for public and First Nations consultation • Selection of our Engineering Procurement Construction Management (EPCM) contractor later this year who we will work with to create opportunities for local and First Nations businesses to benefit from the jobs and procurement associated with the construction phase of the proposed project More detailed information about these activities will be shared through our website (www.LNGCanada.ca), at the Kitimat Community Information Centre and in local newspapers. Please see the “Learn More” section in this newsletter to learn how you can get involved, ask questions and provide input.

• $ 60,000 over three years towards the development of trades scholarships • $17,500 to the Kitimat Hospital Foundation for purchase of a mobile ultrasound • $7,500 to Kitimat Fire and Ambulance Service to update their emergency planning

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As the proposed LNG Canada project progresses and our presence grows, you can expect to see more from the LNG Canada team. It is our goal and intention to provide sustainable projects that will contribute to the well-being of the community in meaningful and lasting ways. Funding requests should be made online at www.shell.ca/community We are also working directly with First Nations communities to support their specific community interests and priorities.

01: LNG Canada Open House 02: LNG Canada team members at the KUTE Rivers Day Clean Up event 03: Environmental field studies at the proposed project site

Illustrated to the left, you will see where the proposed project is in the regulatory and consultation process.

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Did you know?

Did you know?

• Natural gas is odourless, colourless, non-toxic and non-corrosive. LNG is simply natural gas

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in a liquid state. In its liquid form, LNG is stored at standard pressure, which means it is non-explosive.

• Shell helped pioneer LNG, establishing the world’s first commercial gas liquefaction plant in 1964.

• Transportation of LNG via ship has a long record of safe operation. In LNG’s 50-plus year shipping history, LNG ships have travelled more than 151 million miles without a major incident.

Upcoming Events

• LNG carriers are approximately 300 metres long

If you would like LNG Canada to participate in one of your events, or to provide a presentation to your organization, please contact us as we would welcome the opportunity to meet you, share information about the proposed project and hear your thoughts.

and need a minimum water depth of 13 metres when fully loaded. The depth of the Douglas Channel and deep water Port of Kitimat are

You can also come and meet us at the following events:

ideal for LNG carriers.

• March 6, 2014 – LNG 101: Live Demonstration Learn more about the properties of LNG. Visit us at the Mount Elizabeth Theatre in Kitimat to learn more about how LNG is produced and witness its properties for yourself by watching a product demonstration.

Refreshments and meet and greet at 6:00p.m. with a formal presentation and demonstration beginning at 7:00p.m.

• Sending clean-burning natural gas into the international marketplace helps countries around the globe meet clean air quality standards, which contributes to worldwide efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as more and more coal-fired electricity is replaced with natural gas.

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The proposed LNG Canada project would be located at the former Methanex site

• March 7, 2014 - SkillsBC Competition LNG Canada will be hosting a booth at SkillsBC Competition at the Northwest Community College in Terrace on March 7, 2014. We encourage you to come and visit our booth and learn more about LNG and the proposed LNG Canada project.

01: LNG carrier 02: Ed Hernandez, with LNG Canada, at the LNG Canada Community Information Centre in Kitimat

Shell, PetroChina, KOGAS and Mitsubishi are proposing to build and operate LNG Canada – a liquefied natural gas export facility in Kitimat, B.C.

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Learn More and Get Involved We are committed to ensuring that local communities and First Nations have meaningful opportunities to learn about, and provide input on, the proposed project. We believe that by working together and understanding what is important to you, we can design, build and operate a project that considers community interests and provides benefits to north coast communities and to all British Columbians. There are a number of ways you can learn more and get involved: • VISIT: LNG Canada Community Information Centre located at 176 Ocelot Road in Kitimat; open Monday – Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• ATTEND: Open houses or community meetings will be held at key milestones including as part of the Environmental Assessment process • CALL or EMAIL: Toll free: 1-855-248-3631 Email: info@lngcanada.ca • Website: www.LNGCanada.ca