A British Columbia company is part of a collaborative effort that 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 be responsible for constructing the initial section of the new pipeline connecting northeastern B.C. to Ksi Lisims LNG on the north coast.
Having previously contributed to projects like the Coastal GasLink and TransMountain expansions, as well as the ongoing construction of the Eagle Mountain pipeline for Woodfibre LNG, the Surerus Murphy Joint Venture was selected for its expertise and familiarity with major infrastructure development in B.C.
Eva Clayton, president of Nisga’a Lisims Government, emphasized the nation’s commitment to utilizing Canadian businesses and local firms for the project. Contractors are mandated to create an Indigenous participation plan for recruitment and subcontracting, ensuring that benefits remain within British Columbia.
Surerus Murphy is tasked with constructing approximately 193 kilometers of pipeline between Chetwynd and Mackenzie, operating adjacent to Highway 97 before veering towards the coast. The company’s president highlighted their team’s extensive experience in the region and their adeptness in handling construction challenges in the rugged terrain.
Meanwhile, Western LNG’s spokesperson, Rebecca Scott, revealed that a final investment decision for the Ksi Lisims project is expected by the year’s end. With half of the facility’s 12-million tonne annual output already secured by buyers, additional agreements and construction updates are anticipated. Scott emphasized the community’s eagerness for the project and the commitment to local involvement and benefits.
A positive investment decision would trigger construction commencement on the facility and pipeline in early 2027.