Project Overview

VAFFC has been examining various delivery options to secure a more reliable long-term jet fuel supply for YVR. The current delivery system is unable to meet YVR's fuel requirements during peak periods without the use of daily tanker trucks to augment the system. VAFFC has evaluated 14 options over the past several years and has identified a preferred option.

The proposed project was the preferred option evaluated by VAFFC. It consists of a marine terminal and fuel receiving facility at existing industrial sites located on the south arm of the Fraser River, and an underground jet fuel pipeline connecting the marine terminal, receiving facility and YVR.

VAFFC's proposed jet fuel delivery project is designed to meet YVR's long-term fuel requirements with a safe, reliable and economic system that gives greater access to fuel supply world-wide. It will also eliminate the need for daily tanker truck deliveries that are required to augment the existing delivery system.

The proposed project has entered a harmonized federal/provincial environmental assessment process, with the BC EAO co-ordinating the review requirements of both the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) and the BC Environmental Assessment Act (BCEAA). This review process will provide a thorough study of the project's impacts and benefits and include an extensive public consultation and First Nations program.  Following this review process, if the project satisfies the requirements of the regulatory agencies, construction is expected to begin in the fall of 2011 and take about 20 months to complete. 

See the Public Consultation section of this site for more information on the environmental review process and public consultation.