Construction Updates

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Construction progress: May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026

OPTI 1 construction update:

Drilling/Blasting complete in Uplands
Ongoing site grading/drainage/roads

REEF construction update:

Uplands:

259 modules and equipment successfully set; ~93% to date
Mechanical Contractor making good progress on structural and piping interconnect installation
Electrical & Instrumentation achieving good progress on electrical scope
Field erected building scope is also making good progress

Rail, Road and Utilities Corridor (RRUC):

Rail offload modules, loading arms, and gangway installation progressing well. Roof installation nearing completion
Rail contractor successfully completed the first phase of construction, CN inspection successfully completed for departure track in April. Second phase of construction to begin in the second half of 2026
Installation Power poles complete for this phase, E&I contractor making good progress on cable installation
Blasting in ERRUC successfully completed and crushing is ongoing

Jetty Updates:

Piers 1 through 12: Completed; Span 1 through 8 set on piers
Loading Platform:
- LP-03: Temporary falseworks piles installed
- LP-04: Rock Socket in progress
- LP-05: Rock socket complete
- LP-6: Rock Socket & concrete infill complete
- LP-7/8: Rock Socket & concrete infill complete
Construction now focused on completing the Transition Platform at Piers LP-5 to 8
Started the interconnect pipe welding between the Trestle Spans
Set Trestle Span 9, 10, 11, and the corner module in May 7-9

Asian Fabrication Status:

Remaining 2 Accumulators and final modules arrived in Prince Rupert Feb 28.
All Accumulators are installed on their foundations, and the pipe rack and bridge modules were set as planned.

Marine Offloading Facility (MOF):

Fifth and final shipment: Firewater Pumphouse module arrived and offloaded April 28.

Watson Island Camp (near Port Edwards):

Completed remediation and replacement post fire incident from Jan 2
Temporary facilities were brought in January to lessen burden on surrounding communities
Replacement facilities now operational

Night Activities:

AltaGas continued with some night shift activities for marine Jetty construction.
- Restarted Date: April 2026
- End Date: July 2026
Best efforts will be made to minimize potential noise and light impacts.
Activity: Welding and scaffolding activities

Questions: Contact us

Construction progress: April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026

Optimization One construction update:

Drilling/Blasting/Crushing scope ongoing in Uplands to support site grading

REEF construction update:

Uplands:

Concrete foundations are complete
197 modules and equipment successfully set; ~92% to date
Mechanical Contractor making good progress on structural and piping interconnect installation
Electrical & Instrumentation achieving good progress on electrical scope
Field erected building scope is ongoing

Rail, Road and Utilities Corridor (RRUC):

Rail offload modules loading arm and gangway installation progressing well
Rail contractor successfully completed first phase of construction, second phase to begin in second half of 2026
Power poles complete for this phase, E&I contractor making good progress on cabling
Blasting in ERRUC successfully completed and crushing is ongoing

Jetty Updates:

Piers 1 through 12: Completed; Span 1 through 8 set on piers
Pier 11: Ready for Concrete Infill
Pier 12: Complete and ready for turnover to ALA
Loading Platform:
- LP-03: Temporary falseworks piles installed
- LP-04: Piles installed; ready for Rock Socket
- LP-05: Permanent piles stacked
- LP-6: Permanent piles installed and ready for Rock Socket
- LP-7/8: Permanent piles installed and ready for Rock Socket
Construction focus on completing Transition Platform Piers LP-5-8
Started interconnect pipe welding between the Trestle Spans
Preparing to set Trestle Span 9 –10 early May

Asian Fabrication Status:

Remaining 2 Accumulators and final modules arrived in Prince Rupert Feb 28.
All Accumulators are installed on foundations and modules set as planned.

Marine Offloading Facility (MOF):

Fifth and final shipment: Firewater Pumphouse module arrived and offloaded April 28.

Watson Island Camp (near Port Edwards):

Progress made on remediation and replacement post fire incident from Jan 2.
Temporary facilities brought in January to lessen burden on surrounding communities.
Replacement facilities on schedule to be operational by end of Feb / 1st week in March.

Night Activities:

AltaGas continued with some night shift activities for marine Jetty construction.
- Restarted Date: April 2026
- End Date: July 2026
Best efforts will be made to minimize potential noise and light impacts.
Activity: Welding and scaffolding activities.

Questions: Contact us

Construction progress: March 27, 2026

March 27, 2026

Optimization One Projectconstruction updates:

Foundation formwork and pours ongoing in Uplands area

REEF construction update:

Uplands:

Completing concrete foundations
110 modules successfully set; ~81% of modules set to date
Mechanical Contractor making good progress on setting modules and equipment
Electrical & Instrumentation achieving good progress on electrical scope
Field erected building scope is ongoing

Rail, Road and Utilities Corridor (RRUC):

Rail offload modules all received at site and set in position
Rail contractor finalizing track surfacing
E&I contractor making good progress on standing power poles
Blasting in ERRUC commencing March 24 and expected to last through April

Jetty Updates:

Piers 1 through 10: Completed; Span 1 through 8 set on piers
Pier 11: Ready for Concrete Infill
Pier 12: Complete and ready for turnover to ALA
Loading Platform:
- LP-03: Temporary falseworks piles installed
- LP-04: Piles installed; ready for Rock Socket
- LP-05: Permanent piles stacked
- LP-6: Permanent Piles installed and ready for Rock Socket
- LP-7/8: Permanent piles installed and ready for Rock Socket
Crane Boom salvage complete and ROV seabed scan seabed confirmed no further debris
Construction focus on completing Pier 11 and Loading Platform Piers 5-8
Continued with Trestle Span module interconnect bolt-up activity

Asian Fabrication Status:

Remaining 2 Accumulators and final interconnecting modules in Prince Rupert Feb 28
Accumulators installed on foundations, modules offloaded, and being set as planned

Marine Offloading Facility (MOF):

Fifth and final shipment: Firewater Pumphouse module planned to arrive late April

Watson Island Camp (near Port Edwards):

Progress made on remediation and replacement post fire incident from Jan 2
Temporary facilities brought in January to lessen burden on surrounding communities
Replacement facilities on schedule to be operational by end of Feb / 1st week in March

Night Activities:

AltaGas continued with some night shift activities for marine Jetty construction
- Restart Date: April 2026
- End Date: July 2026
Best efforts will be made to minimize potential noise and light impacts.
Activity: Welding and scaffolding activities

Questions: Contact us