NEB approves BC LNG, second Kitimat LNG project
Robin Rowland, North Coast Energy News, February 2, 2012
The National Energy Board has approved a 20-year-export licence for Kitimat’s second LNG project, known as BC LNG. A NEB news release says:
CFN oppose natural gas power plants for Kitimat LNG projects
Malcolm Baxter, Kitimat Sentinel, December 16, 2011
The Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative (CFN) say one of the redeeming features of liquefied natural gas exports is that in China it will be used largely to replace coal, “the greatest emitter of greenhouse gases on the planet.”
Energy and Mines Minister Rich Coleman on Voice of BC
Rich Coleman and Vaughn Palmer, Voice of BC, Oct 27, 2011
Minister of Energy, Mines and Housing talks to Vaughn Palmer about an array of interesting topics about electricity, natural gas, shale gas, mining, smart meters, carbon neutrality, deferral accounts, BC's GHG.
Shell buys Kitimat property for site of its proposed LNG terminal
By GORDON HAMILTON, Vancouver Sun, October 20, 2011
Royal Dutch Shell has purchased the old Methanex plant site at Kitimat, moving one step closer to building its proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal to access Asian markets.
Kitimat LNG export project gliding along with little opposition
By Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun, October 17, 2011
NEB approval grabs attention of would-be operators of Oregon's Coos Bay terminal
Kitimat LNG export licence wins National Energy Board approval
By Gordon Hamilton, Vancouver Sun, October 13, 2011
NEB’s okay opens new markets for Canadian natural gas
VANCOUVER — The National Energy Board has granted a 20-year licence to export liquid natural gas to KM LNG, the consortium with plans to build a liquid natural gas terminal at Kitimat, marking another step toward the construction of a $4.5 billion LNG terminal on B.C.’s west coast.
Another suitor sidles up to Kitimat LNG
By Jeff Lewis, Alberta Oil, October 07, 2011
Enbridge is the latest company to show interest in export scheme
Wall sees mid-2012 for KM LNG construction start
By Malcolm Baxter, Kitimat Northern Sentinel, September 23, 2011
There are still a few hurdles to clear, but Apache Canada president Tim Wall is betting construction on the KM LNG plant will start in mid-2012.
And in the meantime prep work on the Beese Cove site will continue so that “we’ll be ready whenever our construction crews are ready.”
Rio Tinto Alcan revisits Nechako Valley tunnel
WENDY STUECK, Globe and Mail, Jul. 19, 2011
Rio Tinto Alcan has proposed finishing a tunnel that was bored about halfway of its intended distance as part of the Kemano Completion Project, which the provincial government killed in 1995 over environmental concerns.
Apache may approve Kitimat LNG deal: official
By Dinakar Sethuraman, Bloomberg.com, June 7, 2011
The company may give approval for the 5 million metric-ton facility early next year after getting final sales agreements this year, Perth-based Mate' Parentich, general manager of LNG marketing at Apache, said at the Asia Oil and Gas Conference in Kuala Lumpur today.
Biggest Oil-Gas Premium May Spur North America LNG Exports
By Moming Zhou, Bloomberg.com, May 11, 2011
Crude’s biggest premium to natural gas is boosting the allure of shipping gas from North America to international buyers saddled with a 40-year-old system that links the fuel to the cost of oil.
Prospect of global gas market gets a big push from Canada
Tamsin Carlisle, The National (English journal based in Abu Dhabi, UAE), Mar 27, 2011
Two Canadian gas export projects have gained momentum, raising prospects for the long-awaited global gas market to emerge through new trade links across the Pacific.
Beyond Enbridge, alternatives arise for increasing West Coast shipments
By Derrick Penner, Vancouver Sun, March 19, 2011
Environmentalists oppose moves to make British Columbia a gateway for oilsands barrels
Kitimat LNG project gets boost
Nathan VanderKlippe, Globe and Mail, February 7, 2011
A planned natural gas export terminal in northern British Columbia is moving closer to reality now that the project’s backers have bought out a key pipeline.
Haisla Sell Off Stake in Kitimat LNG Project
By 250 News, December 17, 2010
Kitamaat Village, B.C. – It’s a very big early Christmas present for Haisla Nation.
Apache applies to export super-cooled natural gas
By Dina O'Meara, Calgary Herald, December 10, 2010
Licence would be a first for Canada
Kitimat Councillor Steps Down From Enbridge Community Advisory Board
250 News, December 07, 2010
Kitimat, B.C. – A Kitimat councillor has stepped down from the Enbridge Community Advisory Board, calling the process a “sham”.
Mitigate That! - Tankers in Douglas Channel
Pipe Dreams, CBC TV News, July 20, 2010
Most news gets stale with time, but this one gets better. Listen to Enbridge's John Carruthers blather on about Enbridge's "learnings" in Wisconsin where it had to "mitigate some issues ... in terms of environmental violations".
EOG buys 49% stake in Kitimat LNG facility
By Dan Healing, Calgary Herald, May 19, 2010
U.S. firms unite to build B.C. export terminal
Canada's first liquefied natural gas export terminal will be owned by two major American energy companies after Houstonbased EOG Resources Inc. announced it is buying the parent company of Kitimat LNG Inc.
Watch group talks Enbridge
By Shaun Thomas, The Northern View, February 23, 2010
On February 18, a meeting was held by the Douglas Channel Watch group in the Raven room at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre to discuss the dangers that the Enbridge Northern Gateway Project could cause Kitimat and its surrounding communities - including Prince Rupert.
Teekay and Merrill Lynch agree to develop Kitimat FLNG
News Release, TeeKay Corp., March 12, 2009
Hamilton, Bermuda, March 12, 2009 - Teekay Corporation (“Teekay”) today announced an agreement with Merrill Lynch Commodities, Inc. to jointly develop a project to convert the S/S Arctic Spirit (the “Vessel”) into a floating liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) plant to be moored alongside a pier near Kitimat, British Columbia. Teekay LNG Partners L.P. will have an option to participate in the project as well.
