Canadian Minister Reiterates Opposition to LNG Tanker Traffic in Head Harbour Passage
Posted on Jun 27, 2007 in Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Canadian Minister Reiterates Opposition to LNG Tanker Traffic in Head Harbour Passage
Platts LNG Daily reports that Canadian Minister for Natural Resources Gary Lunn reaffirmed Canada’s opposition to LNG traffic in Head Harbour Passage, stating, “[t]he government’s position to this point is that there are safety issues.” If constructed, the Downeast LNG and Quoddy Bay LNG terminals proposed in Maine would require tankers to transit through Head Harbour Passage to reach the terminals. [Subscription required]