40-Year Export Licence Issued to Woodfibre LNG

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	40-Year Export Licence Issued to Woodfibre LNG
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	2017-06-05
发布年	2017
语种	英语
国家	加拿大
领域	地球科学
正文(英文)	June 5, 2017 Ottawa Natural Resources Canada Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is greener than any other fossil fuel and more affordable than many renewables, which means it will play a significant role as we transition to a clean energy future. Canada is the world’s fifth-largest producer of natural gas, and creating the conditions to open access to global markets will help to create good, middle-class jobs for Canadians. Today, while speaking at the Canadian Embassy in China, the Honourable Jim Carr, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced that the Government of Canada has approved a 40-year natural gas export licence to Woodfibre LNG Limited for its proposed facility in Squamish, British Columbia. The Government’s approval of this licence will help Canada achieve international market access for its natural gas by providing certainty to investors on their long-term access to natural gas while strengthening investment and planning decisions in the industry. The National Energy Board (NEB), which regulates the import and export of natural gas, approved Woodfibre’s application on April 6, 2017. The Government reviewed and supported the NEB’s recommendations. “We know there is tremendous demand for natural gas, especially in the fast-growing countries of Asia. The approval of Woodfibre LNG’s 40-year export licence provides certainty for investors while creating jobs for Canadians as the world moves toward a low-carbon future. This project also underscores the significance of working together with First Nations communities, as it will lead to environmental protection and economic benefits for the Province of British Columbia and the Squamish Region.” Jim Carr Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources Canada has about 300 years’ worth of marketable natural gas reserves, estimated at 1,566 trillion cubic feet, or 44 trillion cubic metres, which puts it in the top tier globally. To date, the Government of Canada has issued LNG export licences to 24 projects. In October 2015, the Squamish Nation Council voted to approve an Environmental Assessment Agreement for the Woodfibre LNG project and issued an Environmental Certificate to the company. The Woodfibre LNG project will create about 100 full-time jobs at the facility during operation and about 650 jobs each year during an estimated two-year construction period. Related Products Backgrounder – Investing in Liquefied Natural Gas Canada is creating a competitive environment for liquefied natural gas Environmental Assessment Decision and project information National Energy Board application Media may contact: Alex Deslongchamps Office of Canada's Minister of Natural Resources 343-292-6837 Media Relations Natural Resources Canada Ottawa 343-292-6100 Follow us on Twitter: @NRCan (http://twitter.com/nrcan) NRCan’s news releases and backgrounders are available at www.news.gc.ca. Search for related information by keyword: Energy \| Natural Resources Canada \| Canada \| Business and industry \| general public \| news releases \| Hon. James Gordon Carr
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来源平台	Natural Resource canada
文献类型	新闻
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/103553
专题	地球科学
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	admin. 40-Year Export Licence Issued to Woodfibre LNG. 2017.