Energy, Mines, and Resources
Oil and Gas Resources
Pipelines
Natural gas reserves in northern Canada and Alaska will be needed to meet the rising North American gas demand. Potential mean reserves (
164 KB) in Yukon will play a role in meeting the demand.
Getting the gas to market requires the construction of pipelines. There are currently two northern pipeline projects being proposed by producers in Alaska's North Slope and the Mackenzie Delta - The Alaska Highway Pipeline Project (AHPP); and the Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP).
The AHPP is currently being advanced by two proponents: 1) TransCanada Pipelines Ltd and Exxon Mobil; and 2) The Denali Project, a joint initiative between BP and ConocoPhillips. If the project goes ahead, it will be on stream in 2018.
The MGP is being advanced by the Mackenzie Producers Group - Imperial Oil, ConocoPhillips, Shell Canada and ExxonMobil - and the Aboriginal Pipeline Group. These partners completed their feasibility study of the project and filed applications with the National Energy Board (NEB) for regulatory review. This review is currently taking place.
Construction of both projects will provide significant benefits to the Yukon, including jobs, business opportunities, access to gas and more. The Yukon government supports the construction of both pipeline projects and is continuing its preparation to ensure Yukon maximizes benefits and minimizes impacts. Yukon has identified seven key pipeline interests in order to maximize the benefits and minimize the undesirable impacts of northern pipeline development.