The Shell LNG Canada project officially opened its Information Centre at the old Methanex site offices in Kitimat on Tuesday, June 25, 2013.  About  180 people attended the event, which included a barbeque, kids activities with face painting,  a tour  of the office/information centre and a chance to  community to meet the LNG Canada project team. Shell's partners in LNG Canada are Mitsubishi, PetroChina and Korea's Kogas.

Samuel "Sammy" Robinson, Chief Jassee of the Haisla Nation, offered an opening prayer and welcoming remarks on behalf of the Haisla for the project in Haisla traditional territory (Robin Rowland)

LNG Canada project Director Rob Seeley makes opening remarks. "We are confident that the Shell-led LNG Canada Project Team has the combined expertise to safely and successfully design and operate this project. We thank you for welcoming us to your community and look forward to working together to develop a project that we can all benefit from and be proud of.” (Robin Rowland)

LNG Canada's Craig Jackson explains shipping issues to Kitimat residents touring the LNG Canada open house. (Robin Rowland)

LNG Canada's Seiichi Tsurumi speaks to Kitimat residents touring the information centre. (Robin Rowland)

Kitimat residents touring the information centre watch a video on LNG tankers. (Robin Rowland)

The LNG Canada information centre and office building during the open house. (Robin Rowland)