Industrial Development -- LNG Development

Our quick reference and archive of items pertaining to the proposed LNG developments for the Ridley Island area (and elsewhere on the North Coast).

For quicker access to each individual project proposed for the North Coast, we have archived a breakdown of each proposal which you can find here.

2013
  
December 20-- Pacific NorthWest LNG cuts a ribbon and opens a new chapter for the North Coast  NCR
December 18-- Pacific NorthWest LNG working to address marine navigation concerns
December 16-- Two Prince Rupert area LNG projects receive NEB approval with export licences  NCR
December 16-- Federal Funding allocated to local organizations for LNG Environmental Assessment  NCR
December 16-- Pacific Northwest LNG provides update to Council on latest terminal developments NCR
December 5-- BG Group provides project update at dinner event

December 3-- Dinner and Discussion with the BG Group NCR
December 2-- Doubts linger as B. C. fires up LNG export plans
December 2-- Canada LNG export plans to get boost but doubts linger

November 29-- CNOOC heads group seeking to export B. C. liquefied natural gas
November 29-- Reports say that CNOOC has submitted its application for Grassy Point LNG to NEB NCR
November 29-- Bands of First Nations a hurdle to $650 billion in Western Canada oil and gas
November 28-- New B. C. rules pave way for LNG transport fuel
November 27-- Port Edward council 'comfortable' with LNG terminals following Malaysia trip
November 27-- Lelu Island update provided at open houses in Prince Rupert and Port Edward
November 27-- China's Sinopec in talks to invest in Kitimat LNG project in B. C.
November 20-- Clark to push LNG partnerships on Asian trade mission
November 20-- North Coast groups split $181,460 in federal funding
November 20-- Rice welcomes LNG recommendations
November 19-- B. C. continues to debate LNG tax rates
November 19-- Pipeline no longer proposed to run through Khutzeymateen
November 17-- TransCanada goes out of its way for grizzlies
November 17-- Petronas moves to secure Asian market with natural gas megaproject
November 16-- Pipeline through grizzly sanctuary cancelled
November 16-- Mr. Cullen's LNG discussions underway in Northwest BC  NCR
November 12-- Nexen group kick starts LNG projce by paying B. C. $24million to secure Prince Rupert land
November 13-- CNOOC taps Canada - again
November 12-- Nexen reaches agreement with British Columbia on Grassy Point location  NCR
November 12-- China's CNOOC gets exclusive rights to LNG lands in B. C.
November 12-- Environmental Assessments Abound in November  NCR
November 11-- B. C. hints may use carbon offsets to counter LNG emissions
November 11-- Is B. C. ducking questions about how LNG would affect carbon emissions targets?
November 7-- BG Group commits $5 million to youth entrepreneur project
November 6-- As B. C.'s gas reserves soar, BG Group and Petronas eye pipeline pact
November 4-- B. C. LNG groups will have to consolidate and standardize
November 3-- B. C. readies for LNG 'race'
November 1-- Scheduling conflicts force Nathan Cullen to reschedule Prince Rupert LNG session NCR

October 31-- Floating LNG export terminal proposed for North Coast
October 30-- Alberta research foundation puts BC on the clock in its quest for LNG NCR
October 30-- MP sets date for LNG tour stop in Prince Rupert
October 28-- Mr. Mussallem's travelogue  NCR
October 28-- Energy Economist says Balance must be Struck in LNG
October 25-- Terrace economic future (video)
October 25-- Terrace prepares for challenges as economic development increases
October 25-- Nathan Cullen announces dates of his "Let's Talk LNG" sessions  NCR
October 25-- Liquefied natural gas a taxing puzzle for British Columbia
October 25-- Port Edward preparing for international travel
October 21-- More LNG prep needed says Skeena MLA
October 16-- LNG development to have massive impact, Terrace council told
October 13-- Pacific Northwest LNG, PTI Group sign lease for use of former Port Edward School
October 9-- First of its kind LNG summit in Prince George
October 9-- Carrier Sekani host two day First Nations LNG summit  NCR
October 9-- LNG Boom! Site set for Alaska LNG mega project
October 7-- Malaysia eyes Canada for $37bn LNG play
October 7-- First Nations LNG Summit starts this week
October 7-- BC First Nations and governments to meet at Prince George LNG summit
October 6-- Petronas Moves Ahead With Canada LNG Project Hailed by Najib
October 6-- Petronas LNG development plans get major push with announcement from Malaysian PM NCR
October 6-- Petronas plans $35 Billion LNG Project in Canada, Najib Says
October 6-- Harper arrives at summit bearing $36 B boost
October 6-- Harper arrives at APEC summit greeted by $36-billion investment pledge from Petronas
October 6-- Harper arrives at APEC summit with pledge from energy giant Petronas to make $36 billion investment in Canada
October 2-- Offshore customers push for lower LNG rates

September 24-- Oregon eyes opportunity to ship Canadian LNG to Asian Markets  NCR
September 24-- B. C. Natural Gas demand to quadruple by 2020 with exports: economic forecast
September 23-- LNG pipeline plans move forward
September 23-- B. C.'s LNG plants won't be cleanest: report
September 20-- Chinese energy giant eyes a spot for Grassy Point NCR
September 20-- B. C. Premier meets with Northern leaders about LNG revenue sharing deal
September 20-- B. C. pulling ahead on LNG, Clark says
September 19-- First Nations LNG summit planned
September 19-- Pacific NorthWest LNG preparing to open office in Prince Rupert
September 18-- B. C. Natural Gas woes threaten deals with Japan
September 18-- Spectra Energy discusses LNG competition with U. S.
September 18-- CNOOC may go it alone on West Coast LNG
September 17-- Once an economic mainstay, Alberta's natural gas now struggling to find markets
September 17-- Spectra discusses Prince Rupert LNG future (video)
September 17-- Gas boss says LNG education is key
September 17-- Prince Rupert LNG future (video)
September 16-- Kitsault "floats" it's own LNG plan  NCR
September 16-- Petroleum producers pitch LNG
September 15-- B. C. touts cold climate in bid to land LNG investment
September 11-- LNG pipeline may cross Khutzeymateen
September 11-- 'Free for all' feared as wilds of northwest B. C. being prepped for LNG pipelines
September 11-- Future of Grassy Point LNG development coming this month
September 11-- LNG pipeline may cross Khutzeymateen
September 9-- British Energy company considering making play on Prince Rupert LNG export potential
September 9-- BG Studies gas-field purchases in Canada to produce LNG for Asia
September 6-- Where the Prince Rupert gas transmission could travel through B. C.
September 6-- LNG pipeline in northern B. C. faces environmental battle
September 6-- Minister of State touts Prince Rupert's importance to western Canada's economy
September 5-- Developing LNG and skilled labour a priority for the province, Coleman tells Prince Rupert chamber
September 4-- LNG development may hinge on pricing agreements

August 28-- Prince Rupert prepares for Future Temporary Construction workers
August 23-- CEAA makes twin announcements for North Coast LNG projects NCR
August 22-- Pacific NW LNG Commet Period extended
August 22-- Comment period, participation funding deadline extended for Pacific North West LNG project
August 20-- Skeena River missing from liquefied natural gas project map
August 19-- Pacific Northwest LNG comment period must reopen, says lawyer
August 14-- Excuse me, miss. Can I have this dance?
August 13-- Questions remain about B. C.'s LNG windfall
August 13-- Northwest BC NDP MLA seeks LNG Clarity
August 7-- TransCanada to build $1.5B pipeline in B. C.
August 1-- Herb Pond makes the industry case for LNG development in radio ads  NCR
August 1 -- B. C. ghost town could become major natural gas hub

July 31-- LNG job demand soars (N View e edition pg A7)
July 31-- BG Group Community Dialogue (N View e edition pg A7)
July 26-- MLA Rice questions Minister on health and infrastructure issues related to LNG development NCR
July 26-- Jobs, Jobs, did they mention Jobs?  NCR
July 24-- So how many LNG plants will be open by 2018?
July 24-- North Coast MLA Rice speaks on LNG in Legislature NCR
July 21-- CEAA requests revised project description from Trans Canada Pipelines on proposed LNG project  NCR
July 10-- Open Houses Critical to success
July 10-- Drilling begins on Lelu Island (N View e edition pg A8)
July 9-- Petronas in talks to sell stake in Canada shale to Indian Oil: Sources
July 5-- Petronas seeks LNG export permit for Pacific Northwest project in B. C.
July 5-- Pacific NorthWest LNG seeks export National Energy Board licence
July 5-- Pacific Northwest LNG submits export application with NEB   NCR
June 28-- Kitimat vision of LNG boom clouded with uncertainty
June 21-- CEAA seeks public comment on Prince Rupert LNG project NCR
June 20-- BG Group applies for LNG Export Licence from NEB NCR
June 20-- Exxon seeks 25 year LNG export licence from NEB, exploring export locations on North Coast NCR
June 14-- Finding opportunities in heavy oil and LNG
June 13-- Natural Gas and the impact on B. C.'s future (audio)
June 13-- Imperial ready to collaporate on LNG projects in B. C.
June 12-- Petronas is making a $16 billion bet on B. C.'s natural gas future (audio)
June 12-- 'Open for business': B. C. natural gas minister Coleman prepares fast track for LNG
June 12-- Global energy giants 'dead serious' about B. C. Natural gas, says minister after Petrons unveils $16B investment
June 11-- Global energy companies 'dead serious' about B. C. natural gas, says minister
June 11-- Petronas to invest up to $16B for B. C. LNG infrastructure
June 11-- Petronas to spend up to $16 billion on it's B. C. LNG project
June 4-- CEAA Invites Public Comments on Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project NCR
June 4-- Pacific Northwest LNG Open Houses start tonight NCR
May 30-- More investors buy into proposed LNG project at Kitimat
May 29--Pacific Northwest Liquefied Natural Gas presentation to PR Council  NCR (33 minutes to 58:40 mark)
May 29-- TransCanada Pipeline presentation to Prince Rupert Council NCR (1 minute mark to 33 minutes)
May 29-- LNG proposals taking next steps (N View e edition pg 3)
May 29-- Embracing opportunity: First Nation entrepreneurs prepare for a natural gas boom (audio)
May 28-- Company finds routes for pipeline challenging
May 21-- Pacific Northwest LNG awards design and engineering contract
May 21-- Petronas launches engineering work for B. C. LNG project
May 21-- Spectra Assessment (video)
May 21-- Spectra Energy outlines pipeline plans
May 16-- BG Group ready to set up shop in Prince Rupert
May 16-- BG Group increases its presence on the North Coast NCR
May 15-- BG Group Community Dialogue May 15 (N View e edition pg 16)
May 8-- BG LNG plans fuel discussion points on resource development NCR
May 7-- BG Group takes 'first step' in building massive Prince Rupert LNG plant
May 6-- Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency invites comments on Spectra/BG LNG Terminal Plans NCR
May 6--  Trans Canada Corporation to hold Open Houses on Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project NCR
April 29-- Reality Check: The LNG boom
April 26-- Proposed LNG developments continue to attract attention and discussion NCR
April 25-- Imperial Oil eyes LNG sites in Canada
April 23-- Petro firms with $2trillion in revenues lured by Libs' LNG plans
April 22-- West Coast LNG industry gripped with gold rush fever
April 22-- Liquefied natural gas a boon to B. C.
April 19-- Premier's Northwest swing stresses the potential/promise of LNG NCR
April 19-- Japanese investors eye LNG potential of the North Coast NCR
April 17-- Pacific Northwest LNG enters EA phase (N View e edition pg 10)
April 16-- North Coast Candidates on LNG (video)
April 16-- Kitsault Energy takes its LNG case to Houston NCR
April 16-- Kitsault Energy is Planning a Multi-Phase Dedicated Energy Corridor...
April 16-- Politics of pipelines (audio)
April 15-- Gravitating to Grassy Point? NCR
April 11-- New LNG proposals avoid tanker transit in sheltered B. C. coastal waters 
April 11-- Four more LNG Proposals for Prince Rupert region NCR
April 10-- Reports, industry sources put Clark's promise of LNG riches into question
April 10-- Clark's Gas Export Optimism floats on Cloudy Numbers
April 9-- Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency issues call for comments on Pacific Northwest LNG project NCR
April 8-- Pacific Northwest LNG environmental assessment underway
April 5-- B. C. business leaders say LNG development is the future (video)
April 5-- Japan eyeing billions in LNG investments in Western Canada
April 5-- Vancouver Candidates debate fracking, LNG and climate change policy (video)
April 4-- Gitxaala taking feds to court over export LNG licence
April 4-- Clark's LNG strategy will hurt First Nations jobs: critics
April 4-- Premier Clark visit to Northwest (video)
April 4-- First Nation challenges LNG export license
April 3-- Shell submits Kitimat LNG project plans to environmental review agencies
April 3-- Minister hawks Canada as "energy superpower" at international summit
April 3-- The Heart of Kistault
April 3-- On LNG, Gitxaala nation says, whoa, wait a second there... NCR

March 31-- Big global players champing at the LNG bit on the West Coast
March 12-- LNG Development discussion on the Bill Good Show in Prince Rupert  NCR
March 12-- Prince Rupert in the spotlight through CKNW NCR
March 7-- Gitg'at say government rushing LNG projects
March 6-- Japanese firm part owner of LNG Terminal (Nor View e edition pg 2)
March 4-- Japanese Company Buys Stake in Petronas LNG Project Proposed for Prince Rupert
March 4-- Japan buys into B. C. shale gas lands, Prince Rupert LNG plant
March 3-- Go deep: LNG exporters eye sub-sea pipelines

February 28-- LNG industry bearing down on province like high speed train
February 28-- LNG coming to BC, big and fast. Are you ready?
February 26-- Premier Clark opens her arms to LNG industry at Canada's first international LNG conference
February 26-- LNG conference in Vancouver focuses on Northwest plans NCR
February 25-- Energy experts believe Kitsault, BC to be the quickest and lowest cost to start and LNG Plant and Energy Expert Terminal in BC
February 22-- A third LNG site for Prince Rupert? NCR
February 20-- MP says no all LNG proposals like to proceed (Nor View e edition pg 12)
February 20-- LNG prosperity fund launched (Nor View e edition pg 12)
February 19-- CEAA seeks comments on Pacific Northwest LNG project NCR
February 13-- Job creation evident in LNG plan: Ministry (Northern View Feb 13 e edition pg 9)
February 8-- Oil and gas industry seeks billion-dollar tax breaks to lure LNG plants
February 7-- Mr. Cullen seeks your counsel on development in the Northwest NCR
February 6-- Bennet LNG Visit to Terrace (video)
February 6-- Will Natural Gas extraction become the next flashpoint in the Northwest NCR
February 1-- Mr. Bennett will come a callin' to discuss LNG prospects for the Northwest NCR

January 17-- Don't run before learning to walk: fracking expert (audio)
January 16-- Prince Rupert LNG Presentation (video)
January 16-- Spectra Kitsault (video)
January 14-- LNG developments sparking Gold Rush like thoughts in the Northwest NCR
January 14-- Canadian resources need to access Asia, says Spectra Energy president
January 13-- LNG plans for Kitimat turns doom town to boom town, says Mayor
January 10-- Trans Canada Pipelines gets the nod for natural gas pipeline to Prince Rupert NCR
January 10-- Pipeline firm chosen
January 10-- Progress Energy makes progress on Prince Rupert gas line
January 9-- Trans Canada chosen to build $5 billion dollar pipeline to serve LNG terminal near Prince Rupert
January 9-- Progress Energy picks Trans Canada for $5 billion natural gas pipeline project
January 9-- Petronas taps Trans Canada for pipeline
January 8-- Energy plan for B. C. ghost town to be unveiled
January 8-- Kitsault Energy plans to explore establishing a pipeline for natural gas, LNG plant and dedicated export terminal
January 7-- Kistault owner to unveil LNG Plan
January 4-- Energy Export Facility in Kitsault
January 4-- Kitsault Energy Exports (Video)
January 3-- Energy-export hub proposed for Kitsault

2012

December 24-- Kitimat LNG project gains major investor NCR
December 24-- Chevron's 50% stake in Kitimat LNG boosts Canada's Natural Gas Prospects
December 24-- Chevron to buy half of Kitimat LNG project
December 24-- Chevron buys 50% stake in Kitimat LNG terminal
December 24-- Kitimat LNG closer to reality as Chevron buys out Encana, EOG
December 24-- Chevron buys Encana, EOG Stake in Kitimat LNG Terminal
December 24-- Chevron Buys stake in Kitimat LNG Project
December 18-- Councillors Thorkelson and Rice with the LNG cross examination NCR
December 13-- B. C.'s LNG plans on same scale as oil sands: Clark
December 9-- Petronas/Progress takeover bid approved by Federal Government
December 4-- Petronas approves Prince Rupert LNG terminal plans, offers larger investment possibilities
December 4-- Petronas, Progress Energy moving to next stage of Lelu Island terminal development
November 30-- Gitga'at First Nation Raises LNG Concerns
November 21-- BG Group presentation in Prince Rupert (video)
November 21-- LNG Terminal proponent holds Open House in Prince Rupert
November 16-- Energy Summit (video)
November 16-- Energy Summit in Terrace talks LNG Opposition
November 16-- BG to host open house on LNG project in Prince Rupert, Port Edward
November 16-- Terrace Hosts Energy Summit
November 14-- Rupert BC Preview (video)
November 14-- BG Group outlines plans and employment for Prince Rupert LNG terminal
November 13-- Terrace to host BC Chamber Energy Summit this Friday NCR
November 7-- Petronas presentation offers glimpse of proposed project NCR
November 4-- Petronas/ Progress LNG Open Houses take place this week
October 30-- Petronas to extend takeover bid for Progress Energy NCR
October 29-- Pipeline sea route possible
October 23-- Some clouds on the LNG horizon NCR
October 23-- LNG Pipeline Company updates Terrace Council
October 23-- TransCanada pipeline information meeting tonight
October 22-- Prince Rupert LNG project in jeopardy after feds reject Petronas takeover
October 22-- Input sought on natural gas pipeline project
October 18-- "Virtual" town hall meeting held to provide feedback on proposed natural gas pipeline
October 17-- Rupert Spectra LNG (video)
October 17-- Spectra energy reps discuss LNG pipeline to Prince Rupert
October 17-- Pipeline company promotes northwest BC project
October 11-- Prince Rupert Port Authority looking to buy a portion of Stapledon Island
October 9-- North Coast Mayors take tour of Northeast oil and gas fields NCR
October 4-- There is a familiar name as local contact for LNG on the North Coast NCR
September 20-- Petronas LNG meet with officials about planned terminal in Prince Rupert
September 16-- Spectra, BG advance LNG plans with 510 mile Prince Rupert line
September 12-- Spectra Gas touts Prince Rupert as its LNG destination NCR
August 31-- Kitimat dreams the big dreams NCR
August 3-- Spectra Energy considers LNG shipments out of Prince Rupert NCR
July 20-- LNG plans dusted off for Prince Rupert NCR
February 8-- And you get an LNG plant and you get an LNG plant NCR