States Could Spearhead Bills in Conflict with FERC’s Authority Over LNG Projects
Posted on Oct 24, 2005 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on States Could Spearhead Bills in Conflict with FERC’s Authority Over LNG Projects
The Energy Act 2005 makes FERC the lead agency for LNG projects. However, states could introduce bills that influence emergency response planning, water, zoning and other necessary elements that must be addressed before a terminal proposal can progress. Today’s Lloyd’s List has the story on the inevitable conflict over states’ rights and federal jurisdiction....
Politics Spurs LNG Development in United States
Posted on Oct 24, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Politics Spurs LNG Development in United States
Political support is fostering growth in the LNG industry despite resistance from residents and environmentalists to construct receiving terminals in the United States. It is expected that the nation will have enough infrastructure in place to receive 25% of international LNG imports by 2030. Today’s Lloyd’s List has the story. [Subscription...
North Lubec LNG Inquiries Linked to Pleasant Point Developer
Posted on Oct 24, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on North Lubec LNG Inquiries Linked to Pleasant Point Developer
The developer of a potential fourth LNG terminal in Maine has connections to Quoddy Bay, LLC, the company spearheading the proposed facility at Pleasant Point in Washington County. Saturday’s Bangor Daily News has the details. [Access to archived articles requires a...
FERC Commissioner Encourages Honest Communication Between Politicians and Residents Regarding Planned Weaver’s Cove Plant
Posted on Oct 24, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Commissioner Encourages Honest Communication Between Politicians and Residents Regarding Planned Weaver’s Cove Plant
FERC Commissioner Nora Mead Brownell says that Fall River, Mass. residents must make educated decisions regarding the proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal, but are not getting the facts. She also called area politicians to have an honest and candid discussion with their constituents on the need and safety record of LNG. Saturday’s edition of The Herald News has the...
120 Vessels Expected to Be Built in Next Five Years, Says Lloyd’s List
Posted on Oct 24, 2005 in Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on 120 Vessels Expected to Be Built in Next Five Years, Says Lloyd’s List
Today’s Lloyd’s List reports that approximately 120 LNG tankers are expected to be built in the next five years to satisfy the increasing demand for liquefied natural gas. The new generation of vessels will feature propulsion systems that appear to run more efficiently than conventional steam engines. [Subscription...