JGC and Fluor secure EPC contract for LNG project in Canada

A consortium comprising engineering firms JGC and Fluor has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract from LNG Canada for the proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in British Columbia (BC), Canada.

The contract follows a final investment decision by LNG Canada’s joint venture (JV) partners Shell, PetroChina, Kogas and Mitsubishi on whether to proceed to the first phase of construction.

Fluor’s energy and chemicals business group president Jim Brittain said: “We thank LNG Canada for the opportunity to participate in developing the first world-class LNG facility in BC.

“Our team has developed an innovative design and execution strategy that improves the project’s competitiveness and predictability and positions it for a final investment decision.

“We look forward to building on the strong relationships that LNG Canada has established with the local community. Our team is committed to developing this facility safely, sustainably and with lasting benefits for the local community and BC.”

Under the terms of the contract, JGC and Fluor are required to directly recruit the majority of skilled workers required during the five-year construction period, giving priority to local workers within BC.

Shell owns a 50% interest in the project, while other stakeholders include affiliates of PetroChina (20%), Korea Gas (15%) and Mitsubishi (15%).

The proposed export facility would initially comprise two LNG processing units, each with the capacity to produce at least 6.5mtpa of LNG annually.

There is an option to expand the processing infrastructure to four trains in the future.