In September 2003, TransCanada and ConocoPhillips presented plans for the Fairwinds LNG project to the community, followed up by a detailed public information campaign.
This week, the residents of Harpswell voted against leasing the nearby former U.S. Navy Fuel Depot site to the companies.
"Although we are disappointed with the results, we respect the choice of the people of Harpswell regarding their decision," Peter Micciche, Fairwinds Stakeholder Relations Manager, was quoted as saying. "Over the past six months we were committed to listening to those affected by the project and felt we developed a lease that addressed their major concerns.
"We've enjoyed the opportunity to spend the past few months becoming acquainted with so many good people in Harpswell," he said.
"We'd like to extend a heartfelt thanks for their New England hospitality. We have also grown to appreciate the unique qualities of the town and wish the community of Harpswell success in the future," said Micciche.
This decision does nothing to solve the gas shortage in North America.
* NIMBY stands for Not In My Back Yard, a precursor to the BANANA, Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anyone, which is an obstructionist, Californian-derived organism which has multiplied across the globe.
