Downeast Details Security Procedures Despite Canada’s Prohibition on LNG Tanker Traffic
Posted on Aug 22, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Downeast Details Security Procedures Despite Canada’s Prohibition on LNG Tanker Traffic
The Montreal Gazette reports on Downeast LNG’s filing with FERC that details security procedures that would allow LNG carriers to transit the Head Harbour Passage, despite Canada’s expressed opposition to such transit. Downeast LNG claims that despite Canada’s objection, it nonetheless still would be required to deal with an emergency situation concerning an LNG...
Canadian NEB Announces “Rolled-In Toll Methodology” for Gros Cacouna LNG Project
Posted on Aug 20, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Pipelines | Comments Off on Canadian NEB Announces “Rolled-In Toll Methodology” for Gros Cacouna LNG Project
The Edmonton Journal reports that Canada’s National Energy Board has decided to support a “rolled-in toll methodology” for an expansion of the Gros Cacouna LNG import terminal and pipeline infrastructure, requiring local utilities to contribute to the cost of the expansion. The Board reached the decision by determining that Gros Cacouna qualified as a receipt point,...
Quoddy Bay Files Response to FERC Request for Further Information
Posted on Aug 17, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Quoddy Bay Files Response to FERC Request for Further Information
In response to a request by FERC, Quoddy Bay LNG yesterday submitted information regarding waterway suitability for vessels transiting Head Harbour Passage. Most of Quoddy Bay’s responses are designated as “Critical Energy Infrastructure Information,” and therefore not available to the public. According to a project manager, however, the company could not supply...
Daily Letters to the Editor
Posted on Aug 14, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Daily Letters to the Editor
Nanaimo Daily News (British Columbia, Canada) (opposed to LNG) [carried via LexisNexis]
Report: Despite Rising Gas Production in British Columbia, LNG will Have a “Growing Role” in North America
Posted on Aug 10, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Report: Despite Rising Gas Production in British Columbia, LNG will Have a “Growing Role” in North America
The Conference Board of Canada reports that the province of British Columbia will increase its natural gas output and will soon reach approximately 20% of Canadian gas production. However, the report concludes that LNG imports will be needed to make up the supply shortfall in North America. The Vancouver Sun (carried via the Financial Post) provides additional...
Op-Ed Offers Cautious Support for Quebec LNG Projects
Posted on Aug 9, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Op-Ed Offers Cautious Support for Quebec LNG Projects
An Op-Ed carried by the Globe and Mail states that barring a dramatic decline in energy consumption, the Gros Cacouna and Rabaska LNG proposals near Quebec, Canada, are tolerable alternatives to other hydrocarbon fuels. Also, the Op-Ed suggests that importing LNG will allow Alberta to sell some of its hydroelectric power to Ottawa and U.S. markets, decreasing their reliance on coal and...