Proposed Bill Aims to Stop Sparrows Point Project
Posted on Feb 21, 2007 in Blog, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Proposed Bill Aims to Stop Sparrows Point Project
In another legislative attempt to block AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal, Baltimore County Sen. Norman R. Stone Jr. on Jan. 26 introduced a bill that bars the Maryland Public Service Commission from endorsing any proposed LNG terminal that is located in Baltimore County and within two miles of any residence. The bill would also prohibit non-governmental entities from...
U.S. Rep. Questions Availability of USCG Resources for Proposed Broadwater Terminal
Posted on Feb 19, 2007 in Blog, Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Rep. Questions Availability of USCG Resources for Proposed Broadwater Terminal
In a letter to the chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop (D-N.Y.) has requested a hearing to investigate the USCG’s ability to adequately safeguard Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal in Long Island Sound. “There are many unanswered questions about what impact Broadwater and similar projects will have...
FERC Issues FEIS for Casotte Landing Terminal
Posted on Dec 22, 2006 in Blog, Environmental, Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Issues FEIS for Casotte Landing Terminal
Provided that certain mitigating measures are implemented, Bayou Casotte Energy’s proposed Casotte Landing LNG Project will have “limited adverse impacts,” according to the FEIS released by FERC today. The FEIS may be found in the FERC e-Library in Docket No. CP05-420, and FERC’s press release may be...
In Depth: Continuing Coverage from Gastech 2006 Conference in Abu Dhabi
Posted on Dec 6, 2006 in "In Depth", Blog, Markets and Competition, Technology | Comments Off on In Depth: Continuing Coverage from Gastech 2006 Conference in Abu Dhabi
Day 2 Today’s panel discussions at the Gastech 2006 Conference focused on technological advances and investment in the LNG shipping industry. In particular, Sergey Frank, chief executive officer of Sovcomflot, addressed technological advances in arctic LNG vessels; Nicolas Saverys, chief executive officer of Exmar NV, discussed vessels with on-board regasification capabilities....
Minister: Bahamas Moving Forward with LNG Despite Opposition
Posted on Dec 5, 2006 in Blog, Environmental, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Minister: Bahamas Moving Forward with LNG Despite Opposition
The Bahamian Minister of Energy and the Environment told The Nassau Guardian that recent anti-LNG efforts will not impact the administration’s decision to approve LNG infrastructure projects for the country. His comments follow a concert held Saturday by reEarth, a local environmental group opposed to the development of an LNG industry in the Bahamas, where the group added 2000...
Residents Weigh Potential Impacts of Jordan Cove Proposal
Posted on Dec 5, 2006 in Blog, Environmental, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Residents Weigh Potential Impacts of Jordan Cove Proposal
The Register-Guard reports on local reaction to the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal and its associated pipeline, which would transport natural gas to West Coast markets. According to the article, opposition to the project is motivated by concerns for property values, the environment, and public safety. However, proponents cite a study conducted by an independent research firm that...