The minister whose portfolio includes oil and gas would be happy to see a resumption of production at Terra Nova at any time during this calendar year.
The FPSO is on its way back to the oilfield from Bull Arm after a lengthy hiatus for refit which began in Spain a couple of years ago.
There is no indication from the lead on the project, Suncor, of when it will be pumping oil again.
Energy Minister Andrew Parsons doesn’t have any inside knowledge of their plans but just the fact that the rig is going back is a good sign.