The Berth Two Beyond Carbon (B2BC) project at Trigon Pacific Terminals is now 50 per cent complete. Trigon announced the milestone July 11, adding that 75 per cent of the required piles are in place, and the new artificial reef to support marine life is fully established.
The final phase, which involves the installation of topside berth equipment, remains on track for completion by the end of 2026.
The B2BC project is a crucial element of Trigon’s diversification strategy, poised to nearly double the terminal’s annual capacity for bulk liquid exports from 18.5 million tonnes to an estimated 33.5 million tonnes. This $163-million investment is bolstered by support from Transport Canada’s National Trade Corridors Fund.
Rob Booker, CEO of Trigon, stated that the company is actively diversifying its focus on energy exports from Alberta and B.C. areas of emphasis to include low-carbon hydrogen-as-ammonia and liquid petroleum gas (propane), along with a variety of other Canadian bulk liquids.
“We are the only project far enough advanced to enable Canadian ammonia producers to meet the procurement timelines of key Asian markets,” he said.
Trigon serves as major trade link between Western Canada and Asia-Pacific, accounting for nearly half of all exports by volume through the Port of Prince Rupert.
“We strongly believe in the critical importance of providing a gateway terminal for Canadian exporters that prioritizes safety, environmental performance, and community well-being,” Booker added.
The new berth is expected to welcome its first vessel in early 2027. Once operational, it will accommodate Supramax and Panamax-sized vessels with breadths of up to 38 metres and overall lengths of up to 230 metres.
Trigon’s milestone comes amid ongoing litigation with its landlord, the Prince Rupert Port Authority. The company is suing over the port authority's denial of development plans to export LPG, as the port has granted exclusive LPG export rights to Altagas and Royal Vopak’s Ridley Island Energy Export Facility, which is still in the land-clearing stage.
Trigon said it is still moving forward on the Pacific LPG Project, but because it focuses on propane, it would be handled via Trigon’s existing berth. As such, the legal issue with restrictions on LPG handling is not relevant to the B2BC project.
Trigon is also preparing its industrial-zoned “Area A” lands for future development, which is expected to be the site of bulk liquid storage and handling infrastructure.
