HONG KONG, Nov. 13 (UPI) — China National Offshore Oil Corp. Chief Executive Officer Li Fanrong said his company is considering a liquefied natural gas export hub in British Columbia. “LNG export is the most attractive option for maximizing the value of our Canadian shale gas business,” Li said in a statement Tuesday. CNOOC’s Canadian subsidiary, Nexen Energy, reached an agreement with the provincial government of British Columbia to examine the potential for a liquefied natural gas export terminal near Prince Rupert, a port city on British Columbia’s northern coast. The agreement gives Nexen and its joint venture partners, Japan’s Inpex Corp. and JGC Corp., exclusive rights to pursue long-term access to the land needed for the LNG terminal. “With robust financial capacity, a track record of efficient, innovative and responsible development and significant LNG expertise, Nexen and our joint venture partners are well positioned to pursue this opportunity,” […]