Funds Available to Assist in Preparation of Keltic Environmental Study
Posted on Dec 13, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental | Comments Off on Funds Available to Assist in Preparation of Keltic Environmental Study
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is offering $25,000 to parties interested in assisting the agency in developing the federal environmental assessment of the Keltic LNG terminal proposed for Nova Scotia. Read more in the agency’s press...
FERC Commissioner Kelly: U.S. Cannot Rely on Canada for Supply
Posted on Dec 11, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Commissioner Kelly: U.S. Cannot Rely on Canada for Supply
In response to suggestions that Canadian LNG terminals are a viable alternative to LNG terminals in the United States, FERC Commissioner Suedeen Kelly said that the U.S. Northeast cannot rely on Canada for natural gas supply because Canada is facing its own energy shortfall. Kelly also noted that excess regasification capacity is necessary “to be able to respond to a global LNG...
Canaport LNG Hires Foster Wheeler for Advisory Services
Posted on Dec 8, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Canaport LNG Hires Foster Wheeler for Advisory Services
Foster Wheeler Canada Ltd. yesterday announced that it has been hired by Canaport LNG LP to advise on technical matters associated with the Canaport LNG terminal, approved for construction in New Brunswick, Canada. The 1 Bcf/d facility is expected to come online in...
LNG Transshipment Terminal Announced for Newfoundland
Posted on Nov 27, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on LNG Transshipment Terminal Announced for Newfoundland
Newfoundland LNG Ltd. has formally announced its Grassy Point LNG Transshipment and Storage Terminal on Placentia Bay in Newfoundland. The proposal includes temporary and long-term LNG storage, and facilities to accommodate LNG cargo transfer; regasification capability is not envisioned. The Minister of Environment and Conservation has invited public comment on the proposal until...
Distributor Says Canaport Terminal May Not Serve Canadian Markets
Posted on Nov 22, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Distributor Says Canaport Terminal May Not Serve Canadian Markets
Before the Canadian National Energy Board’s hearings on the proposed Brunswick Pipeline closed, a representative of a Canadian natural gas distributor expressed concern that the Canaport LNG terminal may not supply gas to Canadian markets. Canaport project developers responded that a commitment to local markets is contemplated, but not yet finalized. The Associated Press article...
Local Residents See Potential Jobs from Proposed Keltic LNG Terminal
Posted on Nov 21, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Residents See Potential Jobs from Proposed Keltic LNG Terminal
The Chronicle Herald provides local coverage of yesterday’s public hearing on the proposed Keltic LNG terminal in Nova Scotia. According to the report, the local residents expressed support for the project primarily based on its promise to bring needed jobs to the area. The only reported concern raised at the hearing was that the terminal might adversely impact local...