Why is the new system needed?

For the past 40 years, aviation fuel has been supplied to YVR through a 150 mm (6 in.) pipeline.  Since the late 1990s, this supply has been augmented by tanker trucks from Washington State as YVR’s demand began to exceed the pipeline’s capacity. Over the next 20 years, this system would only be able to meet the long-term requirements of the airport by adding more trucks to the road. Furthermore, local supply sources have diminished and airlines are becoming increasingly reliant on imported fuel to meet their needs. There is limited access to imports on the existing system.

• YVR receives an average 25 truck deliveries daily, rising to 35 during peak travel periods.

• Without a pipeline with greater capacity, tanker truck deliveries could increase to 200 daily within 20 years. These heavy duty trucks contribute to safety concerns, wear and tear and traffic congestion on our highways and roads, as well as environmental emissions.

• Domestic sources of aviation fuel cannot meet the growing needs of YVR, so access to off-shore sources will help ensure YVR can serve its airlines and passengers