A British Columbia company is part of a collaborative effort that has secured a significant contract for the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project. The Surerus Murphy Joint Venture, involving the Nisga’a Nation and Western LNG, will construct the initial segment of a new pipeline connecting northeastern B.C. to the Ksi Lisims LNG facility on the north coast.
Having previously contributed to the Coastal GasLink and TransMountain expansion projects, as well as ongoing work on the Eagle Mountain pipeline for Woodfibre LNG, the Surerus Murphy Joint Venture was selected based on its track record and expertise in developing major infrastructure in British Columbia.
Eva Clayton, president of Nisga’a Lisims Government, emphasized the commitment to engage Canadian businesses and local companies in the project. Contractors are mandated to formulate an Indigenous participation plan for recruitment and subcontracting, ensuring substantial economic benefits remain within the province.
Surerus Murphy will be responsible for constructing around 193 kilometers of pipeline between Chetwynd and Mackenzie, operating in proximity to Highway 97 before veering towards the coastline. The company’s familiarity with the challenging terrain and experience in mitigating construction impacts were highlighted as key strengths for the project’s success.
Aiming for a final investment decision by year-end, Western LNG’s spokesperson Rebecca Scott anticipates additional agreements and construction updates for the $30-billion Ksi Lisims export facility. The project has already secured buyers for half of its 12-million tonne annual output, with further developments expected.
Should the final investment decision be positive, construction is projected to commence on both the facility and pipeline in early 2027, marking a significant milestone for the region.