Brewster Island Bill Sent for “Study” Not Vote
Posted on Mar 15, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Brewster Island Bill Sent for “Study” Not Vote
The Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets has sent to “study” legislation that would allow an LNG terminal on Outer Brewster Island. Opponents of the proposal welcomed this step, expecting that the bill will not move forward. However, Rep. David Flynn (D-Bridgewater), co-chairman of the committee, said that the bill may be resurrected “if...
Anadarko Slows Construction on LNG Terminal
Posted on Mar 15, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Anadarko Slows Construction on LNG Terminal
Anadarko yesterday announced that construction on the Cape Breton LNG terminal in Nova Scotia will progress at a slower pace as it continues its efforts to find a supplier. “It is taking longer than we had initially anticipated,” said Lee Warren, the company’s spokesperson. “It is a very complex and competitive task.” However, an industry analyst with...
Altamira LNG Terminal to Come Online Soon
Posted on Mar 15, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Altamira LNG Terminal to Come Online Soon
Mexico’s 500,000 Mcf/d Altamira LNG terminal is expected to come online in a few months, according to Alfredo Elias Ayub, the director-general of the Federal Electricity Commission. “In a couple of months – perhaps three or four – Altamira will be receiving the first shipments of LNG from Nigeria and Qatar,” Ayub said yesterday at a press conference. Construction is...
Residents Agree to Contribute Funds in Battle Against Weaver’s Cove Proposal
Posted on Mar 14, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Residents Agree to Contribute Funds in Battle Against Weaver’s Cove Proposal
The residents of Somerset, Mass. who attended last night’s town meeting unanimously voted to earmark $25,000 to help pay for legal costs in the fight against the Weaver’s Cove LNG project. The vote countered a recommendation made by the town’s Finance and Advisory Committee. Today’s Herald News reports that the funds will be drawn from the town’s surplus...
Report Says Proposed Cabrillo Port Terminal Poses Minimal Safety Risks to Land
Posted on Mar 14, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Report Says Proposed Cabrillo Port Terminal Poses Minimal Safety Risks to Land
The California State Lands Commission yesterday issued a report saying that BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal would not harm Oxnard or other counties because it has many safety features. The study notes that although a vapor fire stemming from a deliberate attack could impact an area 7.3 miles away, it would still be 6.6 miles away from the nearest coastline....