Aurora LNG, Prince Rupert, BC
October 2016 — British Columbia, Canada
Clients: Stantec, Nexen Energy
Appendix O – Acoustic Monitoring Study Chatham Sound Region
Appendix P – Acoustic Modelling Study
Monitoring and modelling studies for Stantec and Nexen Energy as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed Aurora liquefied natural gas plant, export facility, and associated marine terminal near Prince Rupert, BC. JASCO captured and analyzed data from two underwater acoustic recorders to document baseline noise conditions near the proposed project site. Sound propagation models were applied to predict the extent of ensonification from various scenarios and define zones of potential effects on marine fauna. Scenarios included impact pile driving with confined bubble curtain and rock socket drilling for pile installation, as well as noise exposure from marine traffic activities of LNG carrier berthing and transiting.
