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By Liam Verster

Meeting Winter Demands

FortisBC to provide information on proposed Okanagan Capacity Mitigation Project

Nov 22, 2024 | 3:32 PM

FortisBC will host an information session to raise awareness of an energy project proposed for Kelowna.

The Okanagan Capacity Mitigation Project (OCMP) is a proposed short-term solution to an expected shortfall of gas in the region by the winter of 2026-27 by developing a new, small-scale liquified natural gas (LNG) storage and send-out facility in Kelowna that can help meet peak energy demand in the region during the coldest days of the year.

The project, which is still pending a decision from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC), is driven by increased energy demand in the region stemming from continued population growth.

The public information session will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at the Hyatt Place Kelowna.

The event will provide FortisBC with an opportunity to provide the public with information about the proposed OCMP, and answer any questions.

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The event will be free to attend and will not require registration.