Deep Panuke Project Newsletter - Encana

D E E P P A N U K E P R O J E C T N E W S L E T T E RP R O J E C T U P D A T EDeep Panuke Regulatory Hearings ReportHeld at the Marriott Harbourfront Hotel in Halifax, regulatory hearings for thepotential development of natural gas from Deep Panuke took place fromMarch 5th to March 9th. Over half a dozen intervenors participated in theprocess by delivering opening statements, cross-examining EnCana’s panel anddelivering closing arguments.Several interested groups and organizations participated in the hearings.Areas of interest included:• fisheries compensation and potential interactions with fisheries groups• options for transporting natural gas from Deep Panuke to shore near Goldboro, NS• employment and industrial opportunities• potential environmental impactsNow that the hearings are complete, the Commissioner acting for the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and the National Energy Board membermust carefully review the application documents, responses to information requestsand evidence filed from EnCana and participants. The Commissioner will prepareand release a report, with recommendations, on the local benefits plan and thedevelopment plan application, while the NEB member will report his findings andrecommendations to the NEB. Those reports are expected to be released in May.A Joint Environment Report was released on April 11. Throughout the reportit was recognized that there are no adverse effects on the environment from DeepPanuke including the proposed pipeline to shore. The report has been forwardedto the appropriate Regulatory Authorities (RAs).The RAs will now complete a Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) environmentalassessment that will be provided to the Minister of the Environment andthe Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency). The Agency willcoordinate a final public comment period, expected this spring, on the CSR.Following this consultation, the Minister will issue an environmentalassessment decision statement. Both the CNSOPB and the NEB will then maketheir regulatory decisions on the project. The EnCana Board of Directors isexpected to review the project for a sanction decision this fall.Who are the Regulatory Authorities (RAs) for Deep Panuke?• The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB)• The National Energy Board (NEB)• Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)• Environment Canada (EC)• Industry Canada (IC)• Transport Canada (TC)You’ve got questions.Deep Panuke expertscan answer.Bringing Opportunities tothe Supply CommunityPHOTOGRAPH: DAVE NICHOLS, PRISMA PRODUCTIONS PHOTOGRAPH: COURTESY ENCANAQ. What work will be undertaken by the Deep Panukeproject team now that the hearings are over?A. With the hearings now complete, theproject takes further steps towardsmeeting procurement and schedulingtargets.A. Our procurement staff continuesto issue Expressions of Interest forsupplies and services to gainenhanced understanding of whatgoods and services are available andwhen. Our design and engineeringA. team is busy pulling together detailed project design plans.Our regulatory team is planning for the next phases of the project,including regulatory compliance and environmental protectionplanning. Our public and community relations people continueto look for ways to partner with Nova Scotia communities,particularly in the areas of youth and education.A. Overseeing all of these activities, the project managementteam is keeping us on target with our project schedule.Q. Why publish a procurement status report?Dave KoppersonVice President Atlantic CanadaJanice FrostProcurement AnalystA. A report of this kind furthers ourcommitment to regularly communicatewhat’s happening with the DeepPanuke project.A. We intend to publish the report ona quarterly basis, with the first issueincluded as an insert in this newsletter.You’ll find what we hope is aneasy-to-read update on procurementopportunities, bidders lists and contractsawarded. The report will table opportunities that have beenA. created by this project with a special focus on opportunitiesarising since we officially filed our application for the potentialdevelopment of Deep Panuke.A. Each quarterly procurement report will provide a timely updateon many of these activities along with a summary of wherespecific activity is taking place during that period. Eventually,our goal is to deliver the report electronically to our subscribers.Hundreds of contractors and suppliers took advantage of the opportunity to learn how they can participate in theprovision of goods and services on the Deep Panuke project during two Deep Panuke supplier information sessions inHalifax, Nova Scotia. Dave Kopperson, Vice President Atlantic Canada, speaks to the attendees.Held at Pier 21 on April 11 and 13, thesessions offered updates on the DeepPanuke project, contracting strategy,drilling and completions, subsea and pipelinesscope of work, and the Production Field Centrecontract (the MOPU) including fabrications andoperations. Attendees were also introduced tothe two companies bidding for the ProductionField Centre – MODEC and Single BuoyMoorings Inc. (SBM Inc).“These sessions are important becausethey help keep the supply community informedon opportunities and project potential,” saidRob MacQueen, Commercial Manager for DeepPanuke. “And it was evident, based on the goodturnout, that the supply community is keenlyinterested in what opportunities exist and howthey can tap into them.”Both MODEC and SBM presented anoverview of their respective companies andcontracting strategies relating specifically to theDeep Panuke project. Copies of their presentationscan be accessed via the Deep Panukepages on www.encana.com, www.otans.comand www.bids.ca.Marlin Gillmore (right), MODECJoe Lovett (right), SBMPHOTOGRAPH: DAVE NICHOLS, PRISMA PRODUCTIONS INSET PHOTOGRAPHS: DAVE NICHOLS, PRISMA PRODUCTIONSM A Y 2 0 0 7