Supply of natural gas in the Saguenay industrial port zone
A cleaner and more competitive energy supply to increase the industrial potential of the Saguenay industrial port zone (IPZ) and support the region’s economic growth.
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The project at a glance
At the request of its customer, BlackRock Metals, Énergir is currently evaluating an extension of its network in order to provide natural gas service to the mineral processing plant that the company is planning to construct in the Saguenay IPZ. The Port of Saguenay, which was designated as an IPZ by the government of Québec as part of the Québec Maritime Strategy, is not yet served by natural gas.
Access to natural gas, which is a competitive source of energy that emits fewer greenhouses gases (GHG) than petroleum products or coal, would help increase the industrial potential of the Saguenay IPZ and therefore contribute to the region’s economic development.
Study area
The purpose of the project is to build a natural gas pipeline with a length of approximately 15 km extending from Énergir’s existing natural gas network in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region.
The proposed new route from the existing network will be determined in the coming months and will be subject to the MDDELCC’s environmental impact assessment and review procedure.
The proposed new route from the existing network will be determined in the coming months and will be subject to the MDDELCC’s environmental impact assessment and review procedure.
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Infrastructure required
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Gas network
Delivering natural gas
In 2017, Énergir completed a project aimed at reinforcing its transmission network in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean. It was part of Énergir’s long-term plan, which included pursuing its development in the region. Since the gas network in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean is 30 years old and given the increase in demand in recent years, it had become necessary to increase its capacity.
As a matter of fact, in the past few years, the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean community has repeatedly expressed an interest in seeing the region’s natural gas supply extended. Now that the current capacity of the gas network is increased, Énergir will be able to serve its current and future clients in the Saguenay IPZ as well as eventually respond to natural gas demand in the Lac-Saint-Jean region. Evaluations are currently taking place to assess needs in this area.
As a matter of fact, in the past few years, the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean community has repeatedly expressed an interest in seeing the region’s natural gas supply extended. Now that the current capacity of the gas network is increased, Énergir will be able to serve its current and future clients in the Saguenay IPZ as well as eventually respond to natural gas demand in the Lac-Saint-Jean region. Evaluations are currently taking place to assess needs in this area.
Natural gas
- Natural gas is 95% methane (CH4).
- Methane is produced in nature by living organisms and decomposing organic substances.
- It is lighter than air and disperses into the atmosphere when released.
- It is naturally odourless. We add mercaptan, a substance that releases a similar smell to rotten eggs, which makes it possible to detect it at very low concentrations in the air (less than 1%).
- Natural gas is not toxic or water soluble.
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Advantages of natural gas
By replacing petroleum products and coal, natural gas helps to reduce greenhouse gases by 32%. Natural gas emits significantly fewer atmospheric pollutants and makes it possible to eliminate nearly all sulfur oxides (SOx) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), pollutants which are, among other things, responsible for acid rain and health problems.
- 32% reduction in GHG
- 99% reduction in SO2 emissions
- 70% reduction in NOx emissions
- 70% reduction in fine particulates
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Potential suppliers
In the event Énergir obtains all of the necessary authorizations to carry out its natural gas pipeline construction and installation, the company will be calling on the services of Québec suppliers to develop and build its facilities.
As such, Énergir would like to gather information on companies that would be interested in bidding for contracts in the various fields needed for the project.
To register your company in our database, please complete the form.
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Questions or comments?
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Énergir is committed to maintaining contact with the public and interested stakeholders. Questions and comments can be submitted at any time. We will respond to you in a timely manner.
1 877 758-1787
Projet.ZIPsaguenay@energir.com
1 877 758-1787
Projet.ZIPsaguenay@energir.com
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