On behalf of the entire Cedar LNG team, we want to wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.

It has been a busy summer for Cedar LNG as we continue to advance Canada’s first Indigenous majority-owned LNG facility, in alignment with Haisla Nation values. When Haisla Nation set out to develop a world-class floating LNG facility, they placed their values of environmental protection, safety, and sustainability at the forefront.

Cedar LNG will be the first floating LNG (FLNG) facility in Canada – one of only a handful of such facilities worldwide. Since submitting our Environmental Assessment in 2022, we have continued to refine our design and enhance our capabilities by bringing leading experts into our team. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we have been able to identify updates to the original design that are enabling us to develop the best project possible.

We are pleased to provide the following update about recent developments, including preparation for construction of the Transmission Line in an approved alternate corridor and an upcoming Application for amendments related to the operations phase.

Transmission Line Alignment and Construction

Cedar LNG is preparing for the construction of its Transmission Line, which will deliver renewable power from the Minette Bay substation to the FLNG during operations. Construction of the Transmission Line will take place in the Alternative Transmission Line Corridor, which was approved by the BC Environmental Assessment Office-issued Amendment in April 2025. The alternative corridor offers several key benefits over the original corridor, including the protection of old forests and marbled murrelet nesting habitat, reduced effects on blue-listed ecological communities and wetlands, and shorter access road requirements. In preparation for construction, right-of-way clearing is set to begin in the coming days, with a number of activities planned over the coming months. You can read more, including potential noisy works, in our recent Construction Notice.

Environmental Assessment Update

Cedar has identified two potential enhancements that are the basis of an amendment request to the BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC). The first is to provide workforce accommodations aboard the FLNG during operations to ensure a specific number of trained individuals are aboard the vessel at all times, should there be an incident or emergency. As such, we are requesting an amendment to house approximately 80 workers aboard the vessel, which represents less than 50% of the operational workforce.

Additionally, advancement of engineering design has identified the opportunity to increase the Project’s permitted liquefaction capacity from the previously approved 400 million standard cubic feet per day (mmcf/d) of natural gas to 500 mmcf/d. The cold winter and cool summer conditions experienced in the Kitimat area, in combination with a higher level of efficiency realized through the detailed design, could allow the Project to increase throughput in the future. Higher capacity would not result in an increase in greenhouse gas emissions beyond those approved in the original regulatory certifications. Marine shipping activity would also remain within the 50 carriers per year previously assessed and approved.

Cedar looks forward to sharing information about the amendments through upcoming engagement and as part of the regulatory review process. We will provide notification when our application is posted to the BC EAO and IAAC websites.

Community Feedback Process

Should you have any questions or feedback for the Cedar LNG Team, we encourage you to reach out through our Community Feedback Process.

It’s been a busy summer for Cedar LNG. From commencing pipeline construction, to launching our apprenticeship program, there are many exciting updates to share, both on and off site. Read all about what our team has been up to in our Summer/Fall 2025 newsletter.

One year ago today, Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline made history as they signed a positive Final Investment Decision for Cedar LNG, the first Indigenous majority-owned LNG facility in the world.

Since then, our project has made tremendous progress, from marine terminal and pipeline right-of-way clearing, to starting pipeline construction, and continuing community engagement, including training and recruitment activities. It has been a busy year. 

As we look back on that historic day, we have such gratitude for our partners, Haisla members, neighbouring Nations, and the broader community who have supported our journey and our progress to date.

Watch our latest video or read our Spring 2025 newsletter to learn more about what we’ve been up to.

Last week marked a major milestone for Cedar LNG as crews gathered at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea to kick off the fabrication of Cedar LNG’s floating LNG vessel. While design of the entire floating LNG system continues, certain elements of the vessel can be fabricated.  Once complete, the vessel will be transported from South Korea to the Cedar LNG site in Haisla traditional territory, ushering in a new era of Indigenous-led LNG export for B.C., Canada, and the world.

“To see the floating LNG vessel start to take shape is so incredible,” said Chief Councillor Crystal Smith. “In just a few short years, the vessel will arrive on our shores where it will serve as a reminder of what can be done when Indigenous Nations are given a share and a say in how our resources are used for the benefit of our people and the environment.”

Haisla Nation values of sustainability and environmental protection, values shared by partner Pembina Pipeline, have driven decision making from the beginning, including the selection of a floating facility to minimize environmental effects.

“This is an exciting moment for Cedar LNG as it represents the official start of construction on what will be an innovative, world-class, lower-carbon floating LNG facility,” said Craig Day, Project Director, Cedar LNG. “This achievement reflects the extensive planning efforts of our partners – Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline – our project team, and Samsung Heavy Industries and Black & Veatch.”

The floating LNG vessel is anticipated to be complete in 2028, prior to Cedar LNG’s estimated in-service date of late 2028.

Cedar LNG continues to make great progress in the first half of 2025, on and off site! With ongoing construction, training and apprenticeship program development, community investments, and more, read all about what our team has been up to so far this year in our Spring 2025 newsletter.

Cedar LNG recently selected Ledcor Haisla Limited Partnership (LHLP) to construct the pipeline scope of work for the Cedar LNG Project.

Haisla Nation and Ledcor established a joint venture over 10 years ago to execute projects in the Kitimat region. LHLP has successfully executed several projects while providing employment, training and development opportunities to Haisla members and the local community.

Planning for construction of the pipeline is underway including hiring, safety orientation and site preparation, with construction anticipated to commence in Q2 2025.

LHLP will be responsible for direct hiring to meet their labour needs, with preference being given to Haisla and other Indigenous members for jobs and sub-contracting opportunities, subject to availability and qualifications.  As such, LHLP has been working closely with the Haisla Education & Employment team to identify available and qualified candidates for the planned scope of work.

Since Cedar LNG made a positive final investment decision (FID) in June 2024, the project has completed clearing of the marine terminal site and pipeline route, and advanced important work to optimize its designs, while ensuring the project minimizes effects to the environment.

The marine terminal site construction is anticipated to commence in Q2 2025. Overall peak construction is expected in 2026. The development of the innovative floating LNG facility is underway overseas with the project’s anticipated in-service date expected in late 2028.

Those interested in job opportunities, including with LHLP on Cedar LNG, can reach out as follows:

• Ledcor Haisla Limited Partnership – Email: Resumes.CLNGPipeline@ledcor.com.
• Cedar LNG – Learn more at www.cedarlng.com/opportunities or complete this form.

Haisla members can also contact Haisla Nation Education & Training at employment@haisla.ca.

About Cedar LNG

Cedar LNG is a partnership between the Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation to develop a floating LNG facility in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada, within the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation. Strategically positioned to leverage Canada’s abundant natural gas supply and BC’s LNG infrastructure, Cedar LNG will be powered by renewable electricity from BC Hydro, making it one of the lowest carbon intensity LNG facilities in the world. More information on Cedar LNG can be found at www.cedarlng.com.

About Ledcor

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies, serving the civil and infrastructure, oil and gas, pipeline, building, mining, power, and telecommunications sectors. Ledcor also owns operations in property investment, aviation, and marine transportation services. Ledcor is a privately held, employee-owned company with over 800 employee shareholders. Ledcor employs 9,000 people across 20 office locations. Since 1947 the company has been growing with its clients and partners: Forward. Together.

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a contribution agreement under the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) of up to $200 million for the Cedar LNG Project.

Cedar LNG welcomes the Government of Canada’s support, which is a key component to advancing an innovative and sustainable project that will result in one of the lowest emitting LNG facilities in the world.

“Cedar LNG is a reality today in part because of the incredible support we have received from the Government of Canada through the Strategic Innovation Fund,” said Chief Councillor Crystal Smith. “Haisla values of sustainability and environmental protection are core to how Cedar LNG has been designed, and will result in one of the most innovative LNG facilities in North America, with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Together with our partner Pembina, we are proud to be changing the face of the Canadian energy sector, in a manner that elevates Indigenous values of environmental and cultural protection,” said Smith. 

“Cedar LNG is a powerful example of how industry, Indigenous nations and governments can work together to deliver much-needed Canadian energy to the world. Together with our partner, the Haisla Nation—and with strong support from the Government of Canada—Cedar LNG will bring industry-leading, low-carbon, cost-competitive Canadian LNG to overseas markets, contributing to global energy security, creating jobs and economic growth, all while upholding the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility,” said Scott Burrows, Pembina’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

Cedar LNG made a positive Final Investment Decision (FID) in June 2024, making Canada’s first Indigenous majority-owned LNG facility a reality.

Since FID, marine terminal and pipeline right-of-way clearing was initiated and is near completion. Marine terminal and pipeline construction is anticipated to commence in Q2 2025, with peak construction expected in 2026. The development of the innovative floating LNG facility is underway in Korea. 

The project’s anticipated in-service date is expected in late 2028.

Read the Government of Canada announcement here.

About Cedar LNG
Cedar LNG is a partnership between the Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation to develop a floating LNG facility in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada, within the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation. Strategically positioned to leverage Canada’s abundant natural gas supply and BC’s LNG infrastructure, Cedar LNG will be powered by renewable electricity from BC Hydro, making it one of the lowest carbon intensity LNG facilities in the world. More information on Cedar LNG can be found at www.cedarlng.com.

About Haisla Nation
The Haisla Nation is the band government of the Haisla people. Our mission is to build a powerful, prosperous and proud community, healthy in mind, body and spirit. We believe in building a strong and thriving community, with healthy and happy members and a sustained and prosperous environment. For more information, visit www.haisla.ca.

About Pembina
Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a leading energy transportation and midstream service provider that has served North America’s energy industry for more than 70 years. Pembina owns an extensive network of strategically-located assets, including hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas pipelines, gas gathering and processing facilities, oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics services, and an export terminals business. Through our integrated value chain, we seek to provide safe and reliable energy solutions that connect producers and consumers across the world, support a more sustainable future and benefit our customers, investors, employees and communities. For more information, please visit www.pembina.com.