Tag: BC LNG
Horgan and NDP in, Clark and Liberals out – what’s next for energy in British Columbia?
Fractious battle over Kinder Morgan pipeline, languishing LNG, fracking banished to “science review” – likely scenario Congratulations to John Horgan, NDP leader and new premier of British Columbia. The Liberal government of Christy Clark lost a non-confidence motion Thursday and Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon invited Horgan, backed by Green Party leader Andrew Weaver, for form a government. Energy […]
Woodfibre LNG 40-year export permit approved by Canadian government
Pre-construction work on Woodfibre site includes removing contaminated soil, creosote pilings from foreshore Woodfibre LNG has received a 40-year licence to export 2.1 million tonnes of liquified natural gas a year from its proposed plant near Squamish, BC, where work has begun cleaning up debris and abandoned equipment from the former pulp mill site. Natural Resources Minister Jim […]
Odds are zero of 3 new LNG plants ‘under construction’ in BC by 2020
Too many factors – low prices, over-supply, more nimble competitors – working against Christy Clark Remember 2013 when the promise of billions in tax revenue from LNG development – and a job in every tradesperson’s pot – helped Christy Clark come from behind to whip Adrian Dix and the NDP? LNG is back for an encore […]
Pacific NorthWest LNG plant would hit environment, needs remedial work to counter impact: Sources
Pacific NorthWest LNG reviewed by Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency By David Ljunggren OTTAWA, Sept 23 (Reuters) – A Canadian review of the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG plant has found the project would have a significant environmental impact that requires major remedial measures, two sources briefed on the report said. The Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau […]
BC regulator approves Woodfibre LNG pipeline, with conditions
Woodfibre LNG project pipeline to be built by FortisBC Energy VANCOUVER, Aug 9 (Reuters) – British Columbia’s environmental regulator on Tuesday approved a natural gas pipeline that would feed gas to the proposed Woodfibre LNG project, but attached 30 conditions to the line’s construction. The 47 km (29 mile) pipeline, to be built by FortisBC Energy, […]
KBR Inc. of Houston chosen for BC LNG project engineering, design
KBR Inc. will provide FEED services for BC LNG project located north of Vancouver VANCOUVER _ KBR Inc., a Houston-based company has been selected to do engineering and design work for the proposed Woodfibre liquefied natural gas project north of Vancouver. KBR Inc. (NYSE:KBR) said Monday it will book the first phase of its work for the […]
LNG Canada postpones final investment decision as Shell profits plunge
LNG Canada was awarded a 40-year export licence in January VANCOUVER _Royal Dutch Shell is postponing a final investment decision on its proposed liquefied natural gas mega-project in British Columbia as it grapples with plummeting earnings due to low energy prices. Chief executive Ben van Beurden said Thursday that the company was delaying a final […]
West Coast LNG projects poised to proceed in 2016 despite low prices
Multiple West Coast LNG projects could be green lighted this year After much anticipation Canada could see final approval of the first liquified natural gas (LNG) export projects on the West Coast this year. Proponents behind some of the 20 proposed liquefied natural gas projects in B.C. say they should be in a position to […]
LNG Canada granted approval for 40 year natural gas export licence
LNG Canada a joint venture led by Shell VANCOUVER _ Plans for a liquefied-natural-gas export facility on British Columbia’s northwest coast inched forward after backers received the first-ever 40-year export licence issued by the National Energy Board. The regulatory board granted LNG Canada the licence Thursday, allowing the international joint venture led by Shell (TSX:SHC) to […]
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