British Columbia Residents Desire Government Opposition to LNG on West Coast
Posted on Oct 11, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Safety & Security | Comments Off on British Columbia Residents Desire Government Opposition to LNG on West Coast
The Tyree (British Columbia, Canada) reports that some residents of British Columbia would like to see the Canadian Government oppose the development of LNG terminals on the west coast as it has opposed several projects on the east coast. The residents cite Canada’s objection to LNG tanker traffic in the Head Harbour Passage in New Brunswick compared to Canada’s lack of...
Op-Ed: Clearwater Port LNG Raises Past Concerns with LNG
Posted on Oct 11, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-Ed: Clearwater Port LNG Raises Past Concerns with LNG
John Zaragoza, a member of the Oxnard, Calif., City Council, questioned in an op-ed piece why developers continue to consider Southern California as a potential LNG site in light of the recent rejection of the Cabrillo Port LNG proposal. Recognizing that NorthernStar Natural Gas’ Clearwater Port LNG proposal is a separate and distinct proposal, Zaragoza says he is “deeply...
Following Consultants’ Report, Canada Maintains Opposition to LNG Traffic in Head Harbour Passage
Posted on Oct 8, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Marine Regulation, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Following Consultants’ Report, Canada Maintains Opposition to LNG Traffic in Head Harbour Passage
The Globe and Mail reports that the Canadian Government will continue its opposition to the proposed LNG vessel route through Head Harbour Passage following the release of an independent assessment of the proposed vessel route. New Brunswick representative and Canadian Veterans Affairs Minister Greg Thompson said that Canada will oppose all LNG tanker traffic in the Head Harbour...
Op-Ed: WestPac LNG Proposal Poses Substantial Safety Risks
Posted on Oct 8, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Op-Ed: WestPac LNG Proposal Poses Substantial Safety Risks
A former provincial cabinet minister from British Columbia writes in The Tyee that the WestPac LNG import terminal proposal poses significant safety risks. The column also notes that several provincial politicians failed to attend a local meeting on the LNG...
Canada Releases Consultants’ Report on LNG Vessel Traffic in Head Harbour Passage
Posted on Oct 5, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Marine Regulation, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Canada Releases Consultants’ Report on LNG Vessel Traffic in Head Harbour Passage
Canada has made public its report on LNG vessel traffic compiled by SENES Consultants. The report supports Canada’s reasons for prohibiting LNG vessels from traversing the Head Harbour Passage, stating that transit “involves a considerable level of risk,” particularly due to maneuvers near the Old Sow whirlpool, “where the risk factor is approximately double the...
Public Meeting Held on Woodside’s OceanWay LNG Proposal
Posted on Sep 28, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Public Meeting Held on Woodside’s OceanWay LNG Proposal
Federal and local officials held a public meeting Wednesday night to answer questions from the public regarding Woodside Natural Gas’ OceanWay LNG terminal proposal. Local residents in attendance voiced concerns regarding environmental, gas quality, and safety issues, as well as the terminal approval process. A handful of local residents and union representatives, however,...