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B.C. Premier David Eby says a recent decision by a Saskatchewan company doesn’t make sense.
Potash and fertilizer producer Nutrien is bypassing the Port of Vancouver in favour of one near Vancouver, Washington.
Eby said on Monday he questions this decision, as it would put a Canadian product at the mercy of the U.S. administration.
“Puts Saskatchewan’s resources in a precarious place, and denies B.C. a port expansion,” Eby said.
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Why is Nutrien building a new porch export terminal in US instead of Canada?
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Nutrien selected the Port of Longview, Washington, for a new potash export terminal over Canadian locations due to a combination of lower costs, a more favorable regulatory environment, and logistical advantages. The company stated the U.S. site scored highest based on approximately 30 criteria.
Key factors influencing the decision include:
Cost Efficiency: The U.S. location offered lower rail and construction costs compared to Canadian options. Nutrien noted that transportation is the largest cost in potash, making efficiency a primary driver.
Regulatory Environment: Nutrien and industry experts cited Canada's "onerous regulations" and a slow, unpredictable permitting system as a deterrent. U.S. permitting processes were described as having fixed, shorter timelines.
Logistics and Infrastructure: The Port of Longview has strong existing infrastructure, including deep-water access and a redeveloped, vacant berth (Berth 4) that can be utilized, providing autonomy and predictability for Nutrien's operations. In contrast, Canadian ports like Vancouver have structural bottlenecks and would require significant new construction or expansion, which could take years.
Labor Relations: Concerns were noted regarding congestion and potential labor disruptions at Canadian ports, which could affect supply chain predictability.
Existing Relationships: Nutrien already has established supply chains and relationships in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, as it currently exports potash via Portland, Oregon, among other ports.
Nutrien's decision is intended to complement its existing Canadian port capacity, not replace it, to meet the rising global demand for potash. The final investment decision is expected in 2027.
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Hmmm. So you say no way is a pipeline being built in BC. Opposed to it regardless of the benefits for Alberta, BC, and Canada as a whole. Then whine when others don’t choose BC.
Maybe be more open to development and some might come your way.