Anti-LNG Group Advises Investors to Abandon LNG Projects in Maine
Posted on Jan 18, 2008 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Anti-LNG Group Advises Investors to Abandon LNG Projects in Maine
According to the Telegraph-Journal (New Brunswick, Canada), LNG opposition group Save Passamaquoddy Bay Canada argues that three regasification terminals proposed for Maine are not feasible because of a lack of Coast Guard resources and Canadian opposition to tanker traffic in Head Harbour Passage. The group’s chair told the Telegraph-Journal investors “are...
Daily Letters to the Editor
Posted on Jan 18, 2008 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Daily Letters to the Editor
Powell River Peak (British Columbia, Canada) (opposed to WestPac LNG)
Repsol Applies for LNG Import and Natural Gas Export Licenses for Canaport LNG
Posted on Jan 17, 2008 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Repsol Applies for LNG Import and Natural Gas Export Licenses for Canaport LNG
Yesterday, the Canadian National Energy Board (NEB) announced that Repsol Energy Canada Ltd. has applied for a long-term LNG import license for its Canaport LNG regasification terminal. In its filing on December 27, 2007, Repsol also applied for a separate license to export natural gas to the United States. Repsol has requested 25-year terms for each...
Daily Letters to the Editor
Posted on Jan 15, 2008 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Daily Letters to the Editor
Nanaimo Daily News (via LexisNexis) (opposed to WestPac LNG proposal)
Energy Consultant to Discuss Calais LNG with Local Officials
Posted on Jan 15, 2008 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Energy Consultant to Discuss Calais LNG with Local Officials
According to a report in the Bangor Daily News [carried via Energy Central Professional (subscription required)], energy consultant Art Gelber will meet with local officials to discuss the Calais LNG proposal this week. While the Calais City Council initially supported the concept of LNG, they have not endorsed Calais LNG over similar projects put forward by Quoddy Bay LNG and Downeast...
Op-Ed: WestPac LNG Should Communicate Better with Texada Island Residents
Posted on Jan 11, 2008 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-Ed: WestPac LNG Should Communicate Better with Texada Island Residents
In an opinion piece carried by the Powell River Peak, former Vancouver city council member Sandy McCormick suggests that WestPac LNG should work harder on its public relations efforts surrounding its LNG regasification terminal proposed for Texada Island. Specifically, McCormick notes several confusing statements in WestPac LNG’s recent mailing to local residents and questions...