Methanol tug loading - Univar

The Applicant is proposing to install rail and truck unloading equipment, a new storage tank in the existing containment area, piping, and a new float in the waterlot. This would allow the facility to receive this fuel by train or truck, and load specially equipped vessels with methanol as a marine fuel.

The customer for this project is Kotug Canada, which offers escort tug services in the region. Methanol allows the vessels to operate on an alternative fuel which offers lower air emissions than conventional marine diesel. Methanol is not currently available to marine vessels in the Port of Vancouver.

Works include a new storage tank, piping and vapour return lines, a new float, and related hardware to allow fuelling of marine vessels.

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End of public comment period 

The public comment period on the project is closed. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Methanol tug loading - Vancouver Fraser Port Authority - May 25, 2026

Contacts

Project and Environmental Review
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
100 The Pointe, 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3T4
Email: per@portvancouver.com


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  • Location

    • Methanol tug loading (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Alternative Energy
    • Ports and Harbours

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-05-25

  • Proponent

    Univar

  • Authorities

    • Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90489

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