R.I. Local Chamber of Commerce Directors Unanimously Object to Weaver’s Cove LNG Project
Posted on Mar 19, 2010 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on R.I. Local Chamber of Commerce Directors Unanimously Object to Weaver’s Cove LNG Project
Directors of the Newport County, R.I., Chamber of Commerce unanimously voted this week to object to the planned Weaver’s Cove LNG import project. The Providence Journal reports that the vote was based on economic research findings that suggest the Weaver’s Cove LNG facility could have a negative impact on the local businesses in the hospitality, marine trades, and defense...
Port Manatee Signs $30 Million Deal for Pipeline Associated with Port Dolphin LNG Project
Posted on Mar 19, 2010 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Port Manatee Signs $30 Million Deal for Pipeline Associated with Port Dolphin LNG Project
Port Dolphin Energy and the Manatee Port Authority agreed to a $30 million contract where Port Dolphin will lease approximately 35 acres of Port Manatee’s property and obtain a right of way for a pipeline associated with the planned LNG deepwater port. Under the terms of the agreement, as reported by the Bradenton Herald, Port Dolphin will pay the port authority $425,000 as a...
Port Authority Schedules Meeting Today to Address Situation with Oregon LNG
Posted on Mar 19, 2010 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Port Authority Schedules Meeting Today to Address Situation with Oregon LNG
Following a conference call between the Port of Astoria Commission, Oregon LNG, and U.S. District Court Judge Michael Mosman, the Port Commission scheduled a meeting and executive session to take place tonight. At the meeting and executive session, the parties are expected to discuss and implement Judge Mosman’s preliminary injunction in a contract dispute between the Port...
Jamaican Energy Minister Comments on LNG Import Proposals
Posted on Mar 19, 2010 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Jamaican Energy Minister Comments on LNG Import Proposals
Jamaica’s Energy and Mining Minister James Robertson said that within four weeks the government will “turn another corner” on the proposed LNG import projects. According to the Observer, Minister Robertson noted that a number of people connected to the LNG proposals were in Jamaica this week to meet with bauxite alumina companies and electricity...
Port Considering Steps to Implement Court Order to Extend Land Lease for Oregon LNG Site
Posted on Mar 18, 2010 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Port Considering Steps to Implement Court Order to Extend Land Lease for Oregon LNG Site
The Daily Astorian reports that, following a preliminary injunction issued by a U.S. district court requiring the Port of Astoria to extend the master lease underlying a sublease to Oregon LNG at the site of the developer’s planned LNG import terminal, the port commissioners met Tuesday to consider the steps necessary to implement the court’s order. A number of the port...