This article provides information readers need to assess the what and why of TRP's decision. However, many readers will not be happy. They would rather hear that the project was killed by over regulation.

Regulation is always a problem but regulations are always changing as project technical elements and stakeholder interests change. This project would have succeeded regardless the regulations if the economics were sound. Perhaps the delay was a good thing.

I am reminded of the rush to ship LNG through BC ports over the last few years. There were as many as 20 competing proposals. Now, because the price of gas in Asia is so low none will be built. Regulatory delays may have saved us from financial disaster.

All things considered TRP made the right decision for the right reasons. They can always come back at a later date and revisit this project, if the economics change.