Unity $60M compressor station upgrade targets November milestone as work continues into 2027

Alana Johnson, SaskEnergy’s director of strategic communications, said the project is intended to ensure one of the province’s key pieces of natural gas infrastructure continues operating reliably as demand grows.

The Unity Compressor Station moves about 230 terajoules of natural gas each day – roughly the amount used by Regina and Saskatoon combined during a day when temperatures reach -20 C.

“Modernizing the aging equipment, we’re ensuring that the homes, businesses, [and] industries throughout the province have a reliable supply of natural gas, especially during peak demand,” Johnson said.

“Not only will it support reliability for the Unity and surrounding community, but for the province as a whole.”

Johnson noted the project is focused on replacing aging infrastructure rather than addressing service concerns.

“The project is to upgrade the infrastructure to make sure that it has what it needs to function for another 65 years if needed.”

The latest update comes after SaskEnergy hosted a public open house last week in Unity to provide residents with information about the project and upcoming construction activity.

Questions from residents largely focused on construction already underway at the site and what impact the work could have on the community.

Johnson said most of the project is taking place on SaskEnergy property and that residents should notice little more than increased activity from workers and contractors.

While the facility is receiving a major overhaul, Johnson stressed the compressor station has continued to serve the region and province reliably throughout its lifespan.

“The system has been there in place for 65 years, and it’s been reliably supporting the area for 65 years,” she said.

“It’s been reliable and an important part of our system for 65 years, and the modernization of it will support it being as reliable and integral to the system for many years to come in the future.”

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by Kenneth Cheung

Unity $60M compressor station upgrade targets November milestone as work continues into 2027

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