Leming Lake Sales Lateral Loop Project

Community benefits

The project created jobs and supported Lac La Biche businesses. By bringing more Alberta natural gas to the oilsands through the NGTL System, we are supporting growing energy needs from Alberta’s economy. The Project delivered well-designed and constructed infrastructure that provides short-term and long-term economic benefits and strengthens the economy on a local, provincial and national level.  

• Employment opportunities — Construction required the services of equipment operators, welders, mechanics, truck drivers, labourers and more.
• Business opportunities — Pipeline construction created demand for local goods and services, including food and accommodation, hardware, industrial parts, automotive parts and servicing, fuel and more.
• Annual revenue to support local services — Project construction resulted in tax payments to municipal, provincial and federal governments. The projects annual tax payments will help support schools and hospitals, emergency services, recreation facilities, recycling programs and other local programs vital to sustaining communities. 
• Investments in local communities — Through our engagement with local communities, we identified areas where we can help build stronger, more vibrant communities through initiatives with community partnerships in the areas of safety, community and environment.

Environmental considerations

TC Energy is committed to protecting the environment.

As part of project planning and development, NGTL prepared an Environmental and Socioeconomic Assessment (ESA). We collected data on a number of environmental elements including, but not limited to, soils and terrain, wildlife and wildlife habitat, vegetation and wetlands, fish and fish habitat, heritage resources, air emissions and acoustic environment, and socioeconomic considerations such as land and resource use, infrastructure and services, and social and cultural well-being. 

In addition, an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) was development to identify the necessary environmental protection measures to be implemented for the Project, which ensures responsible construction and results in a return to equivalent land capability. 

Working with Indigenous groups

We welcomed input and support from Indigenous groups to identify specific concerns, environmental sensitivities and culturally important areas along potential route options. We provided opportunities to Indigenous groups to provide feedback throughout engagement and during the regulatory process. Learn more about how we work with Indigenous groups.

Safety is our number one value

For more than 75 years, TC Energy has been a leader in the safe and reliable operation of North American energy infrastructure. From design and construction, to operations and maintenance, safety is integral to everything we do. The Project was designed, constructed and operated in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

Learn more about our safety practices.