Safety Measures for Proposed Crown Landing Project Explained
Posted on Nov 18, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Safety Measures for Proposed Crown Landing Project Explained
BP External Affairs Director Thomas Mueller on Wednesday gave a brief outline of the security measures featured in the proposed Crown Landing LNG terminal, such as anti-climb fencing and vehicle barriers for boats and trucks. Mueller said the ongoing jurisdictional battle between New Jersey and Delaware is the “biggest hurdle” to getting the terminal built. See...
Report Says LNG Development Would Be an Economic Boon for Maine
Posted on Nov 18, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Report Says LNG Development Would Be an Economic Boon for Maine
A report commissioned by Gov. John Baldacci says the three LNG proposals targeted for Washington County, Maine would propel the region’s economy, but also pose challenges including tribal and security concerns. David Flanagan, former president of Central Maine Power Co., and author of the study, said that although financial arrangements for the terminals are not yet in place, the...
CERA Says LNG Industry Will Grow Despite Market Uncertainties
Posted on Nov 18, 2005 in E&P, Financing, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on CERA Says LNG Industry Will Grow Despite Market Uncertainties
Cambridge Energy Research Associates predict that the LNG industry will expand “more in the next seven years than it did in its first 40 years,” despite market fluctuations that may negatively impact investment decisions. Yesterday’s Platts LNG Daily has an in-depth review of the study, citing growth of at least 150%. [Subscription...
Tax Breaks Discussed at Maritimes & Northeast Open House
Posted on Nov 17, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Pipelines, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Tax Breaks Discussed at Maritimes & Northeast Open House
Municipal officials in Brewer, Maine say they welcome tax breaks that stem from an expansion proposed by Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline. At an open house held Tuesday night, the company discussed details of the project that would triple the capacity of an 850-mile pipeline system pending approval from FERC. Yesterday’s Bangor Daily News has the detailed report. [Archived...
Save Passamaquoddy Bay Members Order LNG Impact Study
Posted on Nov 17, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Save Passamaquoddy Bay Members Order LNG Impact Study
Members of Save Passamaquoddy Bay have hired Yellow Wood Associates of St. Albans, Vt. to conduct a four-month study on the potential financial and societal impacts of an LNG terminal near Passamaquoddy Bay. Today’s Bangor Daily News has the details. [Archived articles require a...