Congresswoman Urges Sec. Rice to Prevent Formation of Natural Gas Cartel
Posted on Apr 3, 2007 in LNGLawBlog, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Congresswoman Urges Sec. Rice to Prevent Formation of Natural Gas Cartel
Amid growing concern that a natural gas cartel could gain influence as the global LNG market expands, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) yesterday sent a letter to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urging her to take immediate action to avert the formation of a cartel. A Dow Jones article provides further...
California Regulatory Agencies Express Conflicting Views on Cabrillo Port
Posted on Apr 3, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California Regulatory Agencies Express Conflicting Views on Cabrillo Port
Two California state agencies have arrived at different conclusions after assessing the environmental impact report for BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal. According to today’s edition of The Los Angeles Times, the Staff of the California State Lands Commission recommends approval of the project because it would augment energy supply and reduce pollution. A...
U.S. House Expands Investigation Into EPA’s Permit for Cabrillo Port
Posted on Apr 2, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. House Expands Investigation Into EPA’s Permit for Cabrillo Port
Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) has expanded the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s probe into the Environmental Protection Agency’s reversal of its decision to require stricter air quality standards for BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal. According to the committee website, Waxman sent a letter to BHP Billiton CEO Charles Goodyear...
Environmental Activist Disputes Downeast LNG President’s Claims
Posted on Apr 2, 2007 in Blog, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Environmental Activist Disputes Downeast LNG President’s Claims
A co-chair of Save Passamaquoddy Bay/Canada challenges the veracity of claims made by the president of Downeast LNG regarding the safety of LNG vessels traveling through Head Harbour Passage and the impact on the local fishing industry. The Telegraph-Journal carries her op-ed. [Subscription...
Energy Projects Increase Need for Skilled Workers
Posted on Apr 2, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Energy Projects Increase Need for Skilled Workers
A surge of industrial development in Southeast Texas, including three proposed LNG terminals, has increased the demand for skilled workers. According to The Beaumont Enterprise, local educational institutions and unions are preparing workers to help meet the anticipated construction boom, which may require as many as 20,000 more skilled technicians than are currently available in the...