KTSG to work with Haisla First Nation

Kitamaat Technical Services Group (KTSG) was established by ServcoCanada, Novus Technical Services (Novus) and Well Services Group (WSG) to bring their combined expertise to emerging LNG projects in British Columbia (B.C.).

A central tenet of KTSG is to work closely with the Kitimat community and in particular the Haisla Nation, who have occupied lands centred around Kitamaat Village for more than 9000 years.

KTSG are already supporting the Haisla Nation’s economic infrastructure by providing training for potential LNG supply chain jobs and will assist start-up businesses directly related to services required for contracts secured by the partnership.

The Group is actively bidding for a range of pre-commissioning, commissioning and operations and maintenance contracts on the LNG Canada (LNGC) project, which is under construction at Kitimat and when complete will receive, process, liquify and export an estimated 14 million tpy of LNG.

John Gordon, Spokesperson for KTSG and President and CEO of ServcoCanada, said: “The LNGC project will transform Canada’s energy producing capabilities and be a major contributor to the local and national economy. We believe the combined resources, expertise and successful track records of KTSG’s three partner companies can play an important role in the success of this ambitious development.

“From the outset we understood the importance of working with the Haisla Nation, and that creating employment opportunities and supporting indigenous entrepreneurs who could play a role in the supply chain, was just as important as any financial benefits which may accrue.

“We are delighted that the Haisla Nation are partners and shareholders in KTSG and we look forward to learning from their vast local knowledge and working together to create sustainable long-term opportunities for their people.”

Working closely with the Haisla Nation, KTSG believes the partnership offers valuable economic advantages and career opportunities for indigenous people around Kitimat while respecting the environment and traditional values.

John Gordon added: “KTSG recognises that forming this partnership with the Haisla Nation is the best way to play a meaningful and sustainable role in the development of British Columbia’s LNG sector. Working together we can fully engage in the many opportunities that the LNGC project has to offer, while improving the skills set and creating life-changing career prospects for the Haisla people.

“The collective global energy sector track record of the KTSG partners can add great value to the LNG supply chain, and we can harness that experience to bring lasting benefits to the Haisla Nation’s economy and for future generations.”

The combined resources of KTSG’s component partners spans more than 20 countries, includes more than 115 facilities, and employs 600 Canadian staff (to date), and 12 000 staff globally.

John Gordon added: “Collectively, the KTSG partners have experience of 20 major LNG project spread across global energy hubs and our strong pedigree offers an unrivalled familiarity with liquification assets, technical innovation and ready-made solutions.

“With a large, locally trained workforce, extensive LNG site experience and a demonstrable track record in pre-commissioning, commissioning, O&M and turnarounds on similar LNG facilities, we hope to play a central role in helping deliver LNGC’s Kitimat project.”

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