Natural Resources
January 19, 2007
Minister Pleased With
Progress on LNG Proposal
A proposal to build a Liquefied Natural
Gas (LNG) transshipment facility near Arnold’s Cove is progressing to a
new stage and that’s good news for the province’s energy industry and
rural Newfoundland and Labrador.
"We're happy to see this proposal has addressed some important
environmental considerations,” said the Honourable Kathy Dunderdale,
Minister of Natural Resources. “We recognize the company needs to do
more environmental work to get this proposal to the construction phase,
but we are encouraged by today’s announcement.”
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Environment and Conservation,
announced earlier today he has released the Newfoundland LNG Limited
proposal from further environmental assessment subject to three
conditions: the proponents must submit acceptable Employment Equity and
Environmental Protection Plans as well as a Risk Assessment Study.
The federal government continues to evaluate the proposal under the
federal environmental assessment process.
“The proposed LNG project recognizes the province’s unique strategic
location and the technical know-how of our people,” said Minister
Dunderdale. “It’s another testament to our history of successful
petroleum projects in Newfoundland and Labrador, especially in this
rural part of the province.”
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Media contact:
Corey Snook
Communications and Marketing Manager
709-729-5777, 728-2837
CoreySnook@gov.nl.ca
2007 01 19
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