Again, I just happen to be MLA from Inuvik, so this is right up my alley. Natural gas has been used for generation in Inuvik for a long time, for as long as I can remember, because there is a gas well that has allowed us to take right of the grant for power generation. We've been clearly happy with that. Recently, we have had to truck LNG to Inuvik due to loss of local supply. Even with the trucking cost, LNG is cheaper and cleaner option than diesel, and it also has fueled GHG emissions. For roads connected to diesel communities of a certain size, NTPC and the GNWT look at the option to use LNG for power generation. We are currently looking at LNG for Fort Simpson as well as Tuktoyaktuk.
Diane Archie on Question 669-19(2): Northwest Territories Power Corporation Strategic Plan
In the Legislative Assembly on March 12th, 2021. See this statement in context.
Question 669-19(2): Northwest Territories Power Corporation Strategic Plan
Oral Questions
March 12th, 2021
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