Petronas Energy Canada Ltd. Project Stella

36-Inch Gas Line for Market Agility

In Groundbirch, British Columbia, Lauren partnered with Petronas Energy Canada Ltd. to deliver Project Stella, a critical high-pressure sweet natural gas pipeline that enhances regional energy connectivity while paralleling portions of the Correction Line (212) and Bruin (267) Roads. Assuming full EPCM responsibility from September 2020 through January 2023, our team navigated volatile market conditions to right-size scope, accelerate schedules, and provide complete oversight, achieving delivery 25% under Class 3 estimates for on-time, under-budget success in a challenging remote corridor.

Engineering robust 36-inch sweet gas infrastructure for market demands

Project Stella proposed the design, construction, and operation of a 914 mm (36” OD, 600 ANSI design) high-pressure sweet natural gas pipeline, strategically routed to minimize disruptions in a geotechnically varied landscape with established road access. Lauren’s integrated approach ensured seamless execution from conceptual alignment to final handover, incorporating detailed engineering for pressure containment, material specifications, and tie-ins that support reliable gas transport. By leveraging multidisciplinary expertise, we optimized the pipeline’s footprint along parallel roads, addressing site-specific constraints to deliver a durable asset ready for immediate operations, all while upholding stringent safety and environmental standards in British Columbia’s northeast.

Overcoming market volatility with agile EPCM and scope discipline

Amid fluctuating market conditions that demanded a 25% reduction from Class 3 estimates, Project Stella required innovative fiscal and temporal strategies, which Lauren mastered through proactive contract management, rigorous schedule compression, and targeted scope refinements without sacrificing integrity. Coordinating across remote access points and road-adjacent alignments involved close stakeholder alignment to pre-empt delays, while our construction teams drove efficiencies in procurement and fieldwork to maintain momentum. This hands-on ownership not only mitigated cost overruns but exceeded expectations, culminating in a fully operational pipeline that positioned Petronas for sustained market responsiveness and long-term value.

What we delivered

Completed between September 2020 and January 2023 in Groundbirch, British Columbia, this project exemplifies Lauren’s EPCM leadership in delivering resilient gas infrastructure under pressure.

Infrastructure: 914 mm (36” OD, 600 ANSI) high-pressure sweet natural gas pipeline, designed for construction and operation along road-parallel routes in remote terrain.

End-to-End Management: Full EPCM oversight from design through construction, including schedule acceleration and scope optimizations for phased execution.

Cost and Schedule Excellence: Achieved 25% under Class 3 estimates through contract management, proactive adjustments, and complete project ownership.

• EPCM services
• Project management
• Contract management
• Construction management
• Cost controls