Sempra’s Costa Azul Construction 40 Percent Complete
Posted on Jul 31, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Storage | Comments Off on Sempra’s Costa Azul Construction 40 Percent Complete
Construction of Sempra’s Energia Costa Azul LNG terminal in Baja California, Mexico is 40 percent complete now that a roof has been placed on the second of two storage tanks, according to Sempra LNG president Darcel Hulse, who met with business executives and media officials at the construction site to discuss the project. In nearby Ensenada, workers currently are building the...
Most Maine Gubernatorial Candidates Support LNG Development
Posted on Jul 31, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Most Maine Gubernatorial Candidates Support LNG Development
A recent survey conducted by the Associated Press has found that most candidates running for the governor of Maine believe that LNG projects planned for the state would encourage regional economic development, but also say that they must receive local and federal approval. Incumbent Governor John Baldacci did not expressly endorse LNG, but did highlight the working group he has formed...
Mass. LNG Commission Members Dispute Report
Posted on Jul 31, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Mass. LNG Commission Members Dispute Report
Members of a Massachusetts state commission created to explore LNG siting issues have criticized the panel’s report, saying that it fails to address environmental and safety concerns and supports AES’ proposed Battery Rock LNG terminal without mentioning the three other terminals proposed for the state. Rep. Brian S. Dempsey (D-Haverhill), who sponsored legislation that...
Lack of Supply for Bear Head LNG Prompted Acquisition
Posted on Jul 31, 2006 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Lack of Supply for Bear Head LNG Prompted Acquisition
The lack of success in securing natural gas supply for Anadarko Petroleum Corp.’s Bear Head LNG terminal in Nova Scotia influenced the company’s decision to purchase Kerr-McGee and Western Gas Resources for $21 billion, according to Anadarko CEO and president Jim Hackett. He explained during a conference call on Friday that the difficulty in securing long-term supply is a...
Bahamas to Develop LNG Regulations; Opposition Reemerges
Posted on Jul 31, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Bahamas to Develop LNG Regulations; Opposition Reemerges
The Bahamian Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources addressed concerns that the Bahamian government is entering an agreement with AES to build an LNG terminal without necessary legislation. “The government is now in dialogue with the state of Florida … putting in place the necessary apparatus to enable us [to formulate regulation],” Leslie Miller said. Recent...