‘Energy hub’ may cushion coming crisis

Saint John is surrounded by energy. Point Lepreau’s nuclear generators hum to the west and plumes of steam waft above Irving Oil’s refinery in the east. Along the coast the Coleson Cove power station churns out electricity and oil tankers glide in and out of the port, while natural gas hisses in underground pipelines.

With talk of Irving Oil adding a liquefied natural gas terminal and natural gas power plant, Saint John is crackling with electricity.