U.S.-Based Company to Produce LNG from Waste Gas
Posted on Sep 5, 2006 in Liquefaction | Comments Off on U.S.-Based Company to Produce LNG from Waste Gas
The Sunday Times reports on technology owned by U.S.-based Prometheus Energy that produces LNG by capturing, cleaning, and chilling methane that emanates from landfills and coal mines. “We are capturing what would otherwise be released straight into the atmosphere as a greenhouse gas, so not only is our technology cheap, but it will help with emissions targets,” said Kirt...
PLATTS GAS INTERCHANGEABLITY CONFERENCE NOV 13-14
Posted on Sep 5, 2006 in "In Depth", Gas Composition | Comments Off on PLATTS GAS INTERCHANGEABLITY CONFERENCE NOV 13-14
Op-ed: Resident Objects to NorthernStar Donation
Posted on Sep 5, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Resident Objects to NorthernStar Donation
In an apparent reference to NorthernStar Natural Gas’ donation to the Wahkiakum County Community Foundation, an Astoria, Ore. resident alleges that the developer of the Bradwood Landing LNG terminal believes that the Columbia River is for sale. “[I]f we are going to sell our river and our soul to a Texas energy corporation, we should at least get the highest price for our...
Op-ed: Passamaquoddy Bay Terminals Not Comparable to Canaport Terminal
Posted on Sep 5, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Passamaquoddy Bay Terminals Not Comparable to Canaport Terminal
A member of the local activist group Save Passamaquoddy Bay, in response to an op-ed by a Jonesport, Maine resident, says that St. Andrews, New Brunswick Mayor John Craig is justified in opposing the LNG terminals proposed for the Maine side of Passamaquoddy Bay while supporting the Canaport LNG terminal in Saint John, New Brunswick. His op-ed may be found in The Working...
Californians Oppose Air Quality Permit for Cabrillo Port Terminal
Posted on Sep 5, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Californians Oppose Air Quality Permit for Cabrillo Port Terminal
The Los Angeles Times covers the ongoing debate over the likely effects and proper regulation of air emissions associated with BHP Billiton’s Cabrillo Port LNG terminal proposal. Cabrillo Port maintains that it has “committed to reduce near-shore emissions to near zero” and to voluntary mitigation efforts. However, some residents and state and local regulators oppose...