Port of Astoria to Accept Transfer of Calpine’s Lease of Potential LNG Site Under One Condition
Posted on Dec 29, 2006 in Litigation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Port of Astoria to Accept Transfer of Calpine’s Lease of Potential LNG Site Under One Condition
During a hearing last night, the Port of Astoria Commission agreed to allow Calpine Corp. to transfer to LNG Development Co. its interest in a lease for property on the Skipanon Peninsula, Ore., on which Calpine planned to construct an LNG terminal. The Port agreed to allow Calpine to transfer the lease to LNG Development Co. as part of Calpine’s bankruptcy proceedings so long...
PHMSA Issues Security Bulletin for LNG Facility Operators
Posted on Dec 29, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Safety & Security, Storage | Comments Off on PHMSA Issues Security Bulletin for LNG Facility Operators
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) yesterday issued an advisory reminding all U.S. LNG facility operators to comply with federal safety standards that require operators to implement security measures to deter intruders at LNG terminals, facilities, and peak-shaving plants. The bulletin provides “lessons learned” from the security breach at...
Opponents File Complaint Regarding Bradwood Landing Meeting
Posted on Dec 29, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Opponents File Complaint Regarding Bradwood Landing Meeting
Opponents of the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal have filed a complaint against NorthernStar Energy LLC, Bradwood Landing LLC, and FERC decisional staff alleging that they were not permitted to participate in a Dec. 14 meeting relating to the project’s Biological Assessment and Mitigation Plan. The complainants are requesting that the documents from the meeting, which was...
Fishermen Planning Lawsuit Over Offshore Massachusetts LNG Terminals
Posted on Dec 29, 2006 in Environmental, Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Fishermen Planning Lawsuit Over Offshore Massachusetts LNG Terminals
The Salem News reports that local fishermen, unhappy with the compensation packages offered by LNG developers Excelerate Energy and Suez Energy and concerned about the impact from two proposed offshore terminals, are considering filing a lawsuit. The fishermen say the proposed Northeast Gateway LNG and Neptune LNG terminals will harm the fishing industry and complain that packages...
Bahamian Environmental Group Dismisses Invitation to Participate in LNG Approval Process
Posted on Dec 29, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Bahamian Environmental Group Dismisses Invitation to Participate in LNG Approval Process
ReEarth, an environmental organization that has called for a referendum on LNG development in the Bahamas, this week rejected Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie’s offer to engage in further dialogue regarding plans to establish an LNG industry in the Bahamas. She added that only a decision to bar the development of LNG infrastructure would pacify opponents. The Bahama...