Daily Letters to the Editor
Posted on Nov 15, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Daily Letters to the Editor
Powell River Peak (Texada Island, Canada) (opposed to WestPac LNG)
Emera Expects to Complete Gas Pipeline by November 2008
Posted on Nov 13, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Emera Expects to Complete Gas Pipeline by November 2008
A spokesperson for Emera Brunswick Pipeline told the Telegraph-Journal (New Brunswick, Canada) that despite a recent adverse decision by the Canadian National Energy Board (NEB), the company still expects to have its gas pipeline constructed and in service by November 2008. The proposed pipeline will connect the Canaport LNG import terminal in Saint John to the Maritimes and Northeast...
Provincial Regulator Approves LNG Risk Assessment Study for Newfoundland LNG
Posted on Nov 8, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Safety & Security, Storage | Comments Off on Provincial Regulator Approves LNG Risk Assessment Study for Newfoundland LNG
The Newfoundland Department of Environment has deemed the risk assessment study submitted by Newfoundland LNG to be satisfactory. According to The Telegram (Newfoundland, Canada), the next step in the regulatory process is a comprehensive federal study of the transshipment facility proposal. The Telegram also notes that the next public meeting on Newfoundland LNG will be in...
NEB Denies Early Construction on New Brunswick Pipeline
Posted on Nov 6, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NEB Denies Early Construction on New Brunswick Pipeline
The Canadian Press (via the Amherst Daily) reports that Canada’s National Energy Board denied a requested variance that would have allowed construction to start on the Emera Brunswick Pipeline from Canaport LNG in New Brunswick to the U.S. border, while Emera continued to provide the Board with information. The NEB specifically cited the lack of a detailed restoration plan for...
WestPac LNG to Delay Filing Its Terminal Application
Posted on Nov 2, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on WestPac LNG to Delay Filing Its Terminal Application
Citing concerns of local residents regarding the project’s location, WestPac LNG CEO Mark Butler told the Powell River Peak (British Columbia, Canada) that his company “will likely not file until late 2008 at the earliest.” Butler also stated that caps proposed for greenhouse gas emissions may prevent some companies from investing in projects located in British...
Report: Growing Mexican LNG Imports Could Replace U.S. Supplies
Posted on Oct 30, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Report: Growing Mexican LNG Imports Could Replace U.S. Supplies
According to Platts LNG Daily, a report released by Raymond James and Associates suggests that Mexican demand for U.S. gas supplies will decline as Mexico imports greater volumes of LNG. The report notes, however, that if these import volumes are curtailed, Mexico will continue to seek gas from the U.S. [Subscription...