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JEFF PAQUIN. Tsilhqot ’ in Power Project Phase II Call CEBC 2010. TSILHQOT’IN POWER PROJECT. 34 MW. OWNERSHIP. 50/50 Joint Venture between Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) & Western Biomass. Prince George. Smithers. FIBRE SUPPLY. Williams Lake. Hanceville.
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JEFF PAQUIN Tsilhqot’in Power Project Phase II Call CEBC 2010
TSILHQOT’IN POWER PROJECT 34 MW OWNERSHIP 50/50 Joint Venture between Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) & Western Biomass PrinceGeorge Smithers FIBRE SUPPLY Williams Lake Hanceville • Very detailed, up to date fiber supply analysis complete. • Formal presentation to MOF, District and regional Managers Sept 20, 2010 Kamloops Victoria Nelson Vancouver
78km West of Williams Lake next to TNG Sawmill. Site Control: (Block C) owned by Joint Venture.
PROJECT ATTRIBUTES No more open slash burning.Fits government policy initiativesAccelerating reforestation.Fire Protection130 permanent jobs (in) directCapital Investment $140 million Reforestation Harvesting Power Plant Research, Ecology & Forest Management
Including 37 jobs in bio energy plant. 35 jobs at sawmill. 80 jobs from planning, road construction, harvesting, hauling. 5-1 FTE multiplier the Cariboo Region = 735 jobs. Development of Hwy 20. mining, Oil & Gas (Nechako Basin), green energy clusters. Improving economics for Traditional forestry industry Addressing flooding, riparian damage to salmon bearing rivers, wildlife management with blow down Much needed Annual Revenue into Northern economy Sustainable and environmentally sound Project Attributes continued;
First Nation Consultation and Accommodation: Began with addressing serious local Issues 2006.
Ongoing Consultation and Accommodation since 2006 • Binding Resolution signed by all six TNG member Chiefs endorsing the partnership and the Project. • Very detailed 68 page Shareholders Agreement includes IBA and fiber supply agreements. • Series of Community presentations in both English and Chilcotin (Elders) resulted in low water use options. • Community News Letters to keep members aware and up to date. • Joint presentations to Industry on “How to Develop Partnerships Between First Nations and Industry”. TNG Referral Model based on this partnership. • Joint presentations to Local, Regional, Provincial and Federal Governments. • Joint participation in Federal and Provincial Environmental Review process • Series of letters written by TNG to Government indicating there support for this project
Rationale for TNG 25-year volume Given the considerations listed above, the following rationale is used to define the proposed TNG target AAC used herein: This suggests that an area-based tenure capable of supporting an annual harvest of 612,000 cubic metres, together with the utilization of roadside residue where feasible and purchase of BCTS volumes proportionate with the apportionment within the TSA will provide sufficient fibre to support the TNG mill and Bioenergy plant requirements annually.
Opportunities for First Nations in Bioenergy • BC Bio Energy Strategy, Clean Energy Plan and Clean Energy Act all aimed to promote First Nation Opportunities . • See Information Guide prepared by BC Bioenergy Network for complete list of Biomass Applications, funding sources great resource. • Any opportunity starts with securing fiber. • What are the options for First Nations to secure Fiber?
Fiber access and tenures and licenses • Traditional forms of Tenure for First Nations • FROs (based on number of band members) • Up lift Volumes (% of pine beetle accelerated harvesting volumes). -New forms of tenures • Economic Development Agreements (long term) • FN Woodland (long tern Area based vs. Volume based) • Receiving license (business to Business) • Bio Energy Tenure (s. 13.1 Forest Act)
Identify the Opportunity • With or without a Partner (but the right fit) or find a consultant to identify options. • Undertake Fiber feasibility assessment (how much is available) • Meet with Ministry. • Go after it!