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BCUC Approves FortisBC Energy Inc. Okanagan Capacity Mitigation Project

On March 3, 2025, the British Columbia Utilities Commission approved FortisBC's Okanagan Capacity Mitigation Project, which was found to be in the public interest after a review process involving public feedback.
The BCUC identified a potential shortfall in natural gas capacity in the Okanagan region as early as winter 2026/27 and approved the project to meet customer demand.
FortisBC's project, costing $50.389 million, aligns with British Columbia's energy objectives and was chosen for its technical score and cost-effectiveness.
The BCUC directed FortisBC to submit a long-term plan within six months to manage peak demand in the Okanagan region.

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FortisBC's LNG facility in Kelowna approved, addresses winter gas shortfall

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BCUC Approves FortisBC Energy Inc. Okanagan Capacity Mitigation Project

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 3, 2025, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) approved FortisBC Energy Inc.'s (FortisBC) application for its Okanagan Capacity Mitigation Project. The project includes building a new liquified natural gas (LNG) storage and vaporization facility at FortisBC's Kelowna Gate Station and transporting LNG by truck from the Tilbury LNG facility to the Kelowna Gate Stat…

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