Kitimat LNG Eyes Markets Beyond US West Coast
Posted on Feb 8, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Kitimat LNG Eyes Markets Beyond US West Coast
World Gas Intelligence today reports that the proposed Kitimat LNG terminal in British Columbia is receiving favorable reviews from environmentalists and area residents. Ilene Schmaltz, vice president of supply and marketing, credits the area’s familiarity with industry and the company’s early consultations with environmental groups. The company has applied for...
Construction and Supply Tenders for Manzanillo Terminal Forthcoming
Posted on Feb 7, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Construction and Supply Tenders for Manzanillo Terminal Forthcoming
Platts LNG Daily yesterday reported that Mexico’s state-owned power company, Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE), hopes to issue two tenders this month for its Manzanillo LNG terminal. One is for constructing and operating the terminal and the other is for a 25-year supply contract starting in April 2010. CFE hopes to assess the offers in six months and finalize contracts by...
Environmental Review Necessary for Proposed Grande Anse LNG Project
Posted on Feb 3, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Environmental Review Necessary for Proposed Grande Anse LNG Project
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency will require that the Grande Anse LNG project proposed for Quebec must undergo a thorough environmental evaluation. The terminal proposal, which includes three 160,000 m3 storage tanks and would send out 1 Bcf/d, is a joint venture by Saguenay Port Authority and Energie Grande Anse. Today’s Upstream has the details. [Subscription...
Canadian LNG Construction Progressing
Posted on Feb 1, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Markets and Competition, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Canadian LNG Construction Progressing
The Daily Oil Bulletin reports that two Canadian LNG projects are making headway toward completion by Nov. 2008. Anadarko has obtained permits and begun construction on its Bear Head LNG project in Nova Scotia. Clearing and site work are also underway at Canaport in Saint John, New Brunswick. In 2005, both terminals signed transportation agreements with Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline...
Mass. Politicians Tackle Criticism on Handling of Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Jan 30, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Mass. Politicians Tackle Criticism on Handling of Weaver’s Cove
Reps. Barney Frank and James P. McGovern (D-Mass.) have issued a statement addressing criticism leveled against them for their opposition to the Weaver’s Cove terminal by The Wall Street Journal and The Boston...
Canadian Member of Parliament Reiterates Anti-LNG Stance
Posted on Jan 25, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Canadian Member of Parliament Reiterates Anti-LNG Stance
After his party took the majority in Canada’s election Monday, Conservative MP Greg Thompson renewed his vow to fight LNG development in Passamaquoddy Bay. “We [took] a position on this in September 2004, and our position has been carried over and articulated during the election. Obviously, we are against the passage of LNG tankers through Head Harbour Passage in what we...