ALA Energy Ferndale Terminal
Ferndale, WA
Location
Yes
Operator
Butane and Propane
Fuel Type
Overview
Located approximately 100 miles north of Seattle, the ALA Energy Ferndale Terminal stores and exports Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) to both domestic and global markets. ALA Energy, a subsidiary of AltaGas, assumed operatorship of the terminal in December 2020.
Strategically positioned on the Pacific Northwest Coast, our facility is supported by a highly skilled team dedicated to operating a safe and reliable energy export terminal and efficiently meeting rising energy demands.
With respect and gratitude, we operate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Lummi Nation. We honor their ancestors and acknowledge the past, present, and future Lummi People as the original inhabitants and stewards of this area.
Our operations at-a-glance
Our business in Ferndale is focused on connecting responsibly produced LPG products with the best markets.
- LPG products arrive at our Ferndale terminal via rail, truck, and pipeline from our Canadian and U.S. suppliers.
- Once here, these products are stored and cooled to keep them in a liquid state.
- The processed LPG is then either used locally for residential or industrial purposes or is loaded onto Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) for shipment to overseas markets, offering our global customers significant advantages with shorter shipping distances compared to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
We are committed to maintaining safe and reliable operations while delivering the critical energy our customers need.
Did you know?
We supply LPG to local distributors who provide heating for approximately half of the homes on the Lummi Reservation and all of the homes on Lummi Island.
Our employees
Our terminal is supported by a highly skilled team of approximately 45 employees. Interested in joining us? Learn more by visiting our careers page ».
Valued members of our ALA Energy team at Ferndale.
Whatcom County Permit Application
At ALA Energy, we are proactively working with regulatory authorities to ensure our operations not only meet but exceed environmental standards, continuing our commitment to a sustainable future. We currently have an application submitted with Whatcom County for a proposed Ferndale Flare Project, aimed at reducing emissions emitted at our terminal, and a Waste Gas Recycling Project, designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our operations. Our application also addresses historical modifications to our facility that have been made since August 2016.
Comment Period
Whatcom County is inviting community members to engage with our application by asking questions and sharing their feedback. A public comment period is now open. You can read other submissions, view our public responses, and submit your own questions by visiting Whatcom County’s website here ».
FAQ
Below are some commonly asked questions. If you’re looking for more information about our operations, proposed projects, and sustainability commitments, please submit your question to Whatcom County’s comment period portal.
What are the “Flare Project” and the “Waste Gas Recycling Project”?
The Flare Project is a new enclosed ground flare that will help reduce Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions. Flaring is a controlled process to dispose of gas, essential for emergency and safety purposes, in situations where it is not feasible for the gas to be used.
The Waste Gas Recycling Project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by recycling waste gases. Recycled product will be used to fuel gas-fired compressor engines.
What are the “Prior Projects” referenced in the application?
“Prior Projects” in this application refers to modifications made to the facility since August 15, 2016. At times, we separate these projects out into two subsets:
- “Unpermitted Prior Projects:” projects that the County has now asserted require both a permit and potential environmental review.
- “Permitted Prior Projects:” projects that already have the necessary permits, but that the County now asserts require additional environmental review.
Why is this application being submitted?
AltaGas has submitted an application to Northwest Clean Air to install a permanent flare and construct the waste gas recycling project – both of which will reduce site GHG greenhouse gas emissions.
In addition, AltaGas is also submitting this application to Whatcom County to resolve a disagreement with the County for historic modifications to the facility, called “Prior Projects” in the application.
Overview
Overview
Located approximately 100 miles north of Seattle, the ALA Energy Ferndale Terminal stores and exports Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) to both domestic and global markets. ALA Energy, a subsidiary of AltaGas, assumed operatorship of the terminal in December 2020.
Strategically positioned on the Pacific Northwest Coast, our facility is supported by a highly skilled team dedicated to operating a safe and reliable energy export terminal and efficiently meeting rising energy demands.
With respect and gratitude, we operate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Lummi Nation. We honor their ancestors and acknowledge the past, present, and future Lummi People as the original inhabitants and stewards of this area.
Our operations at-a-glance
Our business in Ferndale is focused on connecting responsibly produced LPG products with the best markets.
- LPG products arrive at our Ferndale terminal via rail, truck, and pipeline from our Canadian and U.S. suppliers.
- Once here, these products are stored and cooled to keep them in a liquid state.
- The processed LPG is then either used locally for residential or industrial purposes or is loaded onto Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) for shipment to overseas markets, offering our global customers significant advantages with shorter shipping distances compared to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
We are committed to maintaining safe and reliable operations while delivering the critical energy our customers need.
Did you know?
We supply LPG to local distributors who provide heating for approximately half of the homes on the Lummi Reservation and all of the homes on Lummi Island.
Our employees
Our terminal is supported by a highly skilled team of approximately 45 employees. Interested in joining us? Learn more by visiting our careers page ».
Valued members of our ALA Energy team at Ferndale.
Regulatory
Whatcom County Permit Application
At ALA Energy, we are proactively working with regulatory authorities to ensure our operations not only meet but exceed environmental standards, continuing our commitment to a sustainable future. We currently have an application submitted with Whatcom County for a proposed Ferndale Flare Project, aimed at reducing emissions emitted at our terminal, and a Waste Gas Recycling Project, designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our operations. Our application also addresses historical modifications to our facility that have been made since August 2016.
Comment Period
Whatcom County is inviting community members to engage with our application by asking questions and sharing their feedback. A public comment period is now open. You can read other submissions, view our public responses, and submit your own questions by visiting Whatcom County’s website here ».
FAQ
Below are some commonly asked questions. If you’re looking for more information about our operations, proposed projects, and sustainability commitments, please submit your question to Whatcom County’s comment period portal.
What are the “Flare Project” and the “Waste Gas Recycling Project”?
The Flare Project is a new enclosed ground flare that will help reduce Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions. Flaring is a controlled process to dispose of gas, essential for emergency and safety purposes, in situations where it is not feasible for the gas to be used.
The Waste Gas Recycling Project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by recycling waste gases. Recycled product will be used to fuel gas-fired compressor engines.
What are the “Prior Projects” referenced in the application?
“Prior Projects” in this application refers to modifications made to the facility since August 15, 2016. At times, we separate these projects out into two subsets:
- “Unpermitted Prior Projects:” projects that the County has now asserted require both a permit and potential environmental review.
- “Permitted Prior Projects:” projects that already have the necessary permits, but that the County now asserts require additional environmental review.
Why is this application being submitted?
AltaGas has submitted an application to Northwest Clean Air to install a permanent flare and construct the waste gas recycling project – both of which will reduce site GHG greenhouse gas emissions.
In addition, AltaGas is also submitting this application to Whatcom County to resolve a disagreement with the County for historic modifications to the facility, called “Prior Projects” in the application.