Analysis: LNG Export from British Columbia Offers Great Potential for Economic Growth
Posted on Oct 11, 2011 in Canada & Mexico, LNG Exports, Markets and Competition | Comments Off on Analysis: LNG Export from British Columbia Offers Great Potential for Economic Growth
An analysis carried by the Globe and Mail of the LNG export projects proposed in British Columbia concludes that the projects offer great potential for economic benefits, particularly in the communities surrounding Kitimat, British Columbia. The piece notes that the British Columbian projects have the advantage of shorter shipping distances to markets in Asia compared with competing...
Enbridge CEO: Kitimat LNG “Preferred” LNG Export Project
Posted on Oct 7, 2011 in Canada & Mexico, LNG Exports, Pipelines | Comments Off on Enbridge CEO: Kitimat LNG “Preferred” LNG Export Project
Speaking yesterday with Reuters, Enbridge Inc. CEO Patrick Daniel described construction of a pipeline to the planned Kitimat LNG liquefaction and export facility as “relatively straightforward” compared to other proposed LNG export sites in Western Canada. He also said that Enbridge would build a natural gas pipeline from the Horn River gas play to Canada’s west...
Canaport LNG Terminal Expecting LNG Cargo This Week
Posted on Oct 5, 2011 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Canaport LNG Terminal Expecting LNG Cargo This Week
Bloomberg reports that the LNG carrier Madrid Spirit is expected to deliver an LNG cargo to the Canaport terminal on October 6, 2011.
Enbridge Confirms Ongoing Discussions for LNG Exports
Posted on Oct 5, 2011 in Canada & Mexico, LNG Exports, Pipelines | Comments Off on Enbridge Confirms Ongoing Discussions for LNG Exports
Speaking to investors in Toronto, Al Monaco of Enbridge Inc. said that his company is in discussions with potential natural gas producers for the proposed Canadian LNG export projects. Monaco confirmed that Enbridge is interested from the midstream pipeline stage all the way through the LNG liquefaction facility stage of the gas export value chain. Read more in...
Encana Executive Says Kitimat LNG Export Project Intended to Meet Chinese LNG Demand
Posted on Oct 5, 2011 in Canada & Mexico, LNG Exports | Comments Off on Encana Executive Says Kitimat LNG Export Project Intended to Meet Chinese LNG Demand
According to the Calgary Herald, Dave Thorn of Encana Corp. said this week that the Kitimat LNG export project is intended to meet rising Chinese LNG demand.
British Columbia Premier Addresses Power Supply Concerns for Future LNG Liquefaction Projects
Posted on Oct 3, 2011 in Canada & Mexico, LNG Exports | Comments Off on British Columbia Premier Addresses Power Supply Concerns for Future LNG Liquefaction Projects
Premier Christy Clark of British Columbia told the Kitimat Northern Sentinel that she expects phase one of the planned Kitimat LNG liquefaction project to have enough electricity supply with existing resources. However, Premier Clark noted that any additional liquefaction projects, including a second liquefaction train at Kitimat LNG, would require additional planning and power...