Natural Gas from Nova Scotia Offshore to Light Games Cauldron
2011 CANADA GAMES--Natural Gas from Nova Scotia Offshore to Light Games Cauldron
Companies representing Nova Scotia's energy sector are fuelling the Halifax 2011 Canada Games -- literally.
Nova Scotia Power, Heritage Gas, Encana Corporation, Wilson's and Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline are each contributing up to $50,000 to the Games, which start in less than eight days.
"Be it time, money, or natural gas, the wide range of generous contributions coming from our energy sector sponsors will help make the Games a success," said John Rogers, chair of the marketing and sponsorship division.
Heritage Gas, the natural gas distribution company in Nova Scotia, has contributed $25,000 and is supplying natural gas to fuel the Games cauldron, located at the new Canada Games Centre. Seven of the 11 Canada Games venues in the Halifax Regional Municipality are using natural gas, a cleaner energy solution in terms of emissions.
The cauldron fuel originates from Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline's system, from the Nova Scotia offshore. Maritimes and Northeast, runs the pipeline which delivers natural gas from Goldboro to consumers in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and New England.
Nova Scotia Power is providing office space for Games staff in Scotia Square, which supports the company's focus on wellness and community.
Encana has provided support for infrastructure, such as the Canada Games Oval. It has also donated its corporate tickets to the local community. Encana is building Deep Panuke, Nova Scotia's second offshore natural gas project, slated to begin producing this year.
Wilson's $50,000 sponsorship includes propane for the oval and gas for Games vehicles near Ski Martock and Ski Wentworth.
The 2011 Canada Games has raised $8.1 million from corporate sponsors. For more information, visit canadagames2011.ca .
The Halifax 2011 Canada Games will be the largest multi-sport event held in Nova Scotia and the city's first Canada Winter Games. From Feb. 11 to 27, more than 2,700 athletes will compete in more than 20 sports, attracting thousands of visitors, VIPs, officials and media.