The natural gas flare rises an estimated 60 metres above a tower at the LNG Canada facility in Kitimat, BC, June 18. Beginning on June 16, the extensive flaring is part of the flushing and cool down process prior to the liquified natural gas plant becoming operational. The flare height will vary between 20 metres […]
June’s Strawberry Moon was spectacular in Kitimat. In the moon’s cycle of an elliptical orbit it is its lowest point in the 18.6 years cycle. That meant the moon was low over Douglas Channel making for some great photos. The June 9 photos were taken with my Sony RX10iii, the other morning photos are a […]
The Big Smoke. A big flare and lots of smoke from the LNG Canada tower June 5, 2025 Photographs taken in the afternoon (including a black and white conversion) and earlier in the morning. LNG Canada says in a news release updated June 4 LNG Canada notified communities of the potential for increased noise, visible […]
There was an interesting sky tonight on Friday September 27, variable weather. Somewhat clear over the Channel, with low clouds over LNG and Rio Tinto lit up by the flare with a light haze mist between the industrial area and the town