Name of the Project
Potash handling facility.
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada.
Project Owner/s
Westshore Terminals Limited Partnership, a wholly owned subsidiary of Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation.
Project Description
The project entails the construction of infrastructure to handle potash from BHP’s Jansen potash mine, in Saskatchewan, until 2051.
Westshore is designing and will build the necessary infrastructure to handle potash, including a potash dumper, a storage building and associated conveying systems.
The potash dumper and conveying system have been designed to handle volumes equivalent to the maximum yearly bulk material throughput at Berth 2. For volumes above Stage 1, it is expected that the potash storage building will be expanded, with the building being designed accordingly. BHP is entitled, but not required, to use Westshore’s facilities for increased output from the Jansen mine beyond Stage 2.
Certain existing infrastructure at Westshore’s terminal will be modified to support potash handling. Potash will be loaded only at the terminal’s Berth 2, which will continue to be available for loading coal. Coal operations are expected to continue without undue disruption through the construction phase.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
BHP will substantially fund the construction of the potash handling facilities, with Westshore being responsible for construction costs that exceeds the agreed-upon budget. Westshore will also contribute an aggregate of up to $33-million pertaining to specific infrastructure or unexpected permitting conditions that are encountered.
Planned Start/End Date
Construction is expected to start in 2022 and is required to be available by 2026.
Latest Developments
Westshore must obtain certain permits to start construction. Westshore has been in discussions with the relevant authorities, principally the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Westshore expects that the required permits will be issued in the first half of 2022, following which construction will start.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation, tel +1 604 946 4491 or email info@westshore.com.