Editorial: Broadwater LNG Project Should Not Go Forward
Posted on Apr 1, 2008 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Broadwater LNG Project Should Not Go Forward
The New York Times offers an editorial arguing that New York state officials, including Gov. David Paterson (D), should reject the Broadwater LNG import terminal proposed for Long Island Sound because it would increase the region’s dependence on fossil fuels and may cause environmental damage to Long Island...
Opponents to Jordan Cove LNG Project File Brief with LUBA
Posted on Mar 31, 2008 in Environmental, Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Opponents to Jordan Cove LNG Project File Brief with LUBA
The Southern Oregon Pipeline Information Project filed a brief in support of its appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) of Jordan Cove LNG’s land-use application. The land-use application submitted by Jordan Cove LNG was approved in December 2007 by the Coos County Commissioners. According to the Coos Bay World (Ore.), the brief argues that the county did not give enough...
Northeast Gateway Seeking Extension of Incidental Harassment Authorization for Marine Mammals
Posted on Mar 28, 2008 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Northeast Gateway Seeking Extension of Incidental Harassment Authorization for Marine Mammals
NOAA announced in yesterday’s Federal Register that Northeast Gateway Energy Bridge and Algonquin Gas Transmission are seeking a one-year extension of their authorization for the incidental harassment of marine mammals associated with the operation of the Northeast Gateway LNG terminal. The National Marine Fisheries Service will propose regulations which would grant incidental...
FERC Issues DEIS for Florida LNG Storage Facility
Posted on Mar 25, 2008 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Storage | Comments Off on FERC Issues DEIS for Florida LNG Storage Facility
Last week FERC issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a peak-shaving facility proposed by Floridian Gas Storage. The proposed facility would have a storage capacity of 4 Bcf. The DEIS is available in FERC’s eLibrary under Docket No. CP08-13. Platts LNG Daily offers additional details [subscription...
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Files Comments on Broadwater FEIS
Posted on Mar 21, 2008 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Files Comments on Broadwater FEIS
This week the N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation (Division of Environmental Permits) filed comments with FERC regarding the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Broadwater Energy LNG terminal proposal. The comments are critical of the FEIS’ conclusions on the potential aquatic and air quality impacts of the project. The filing is available in...
Provincial Environmental Authority Announces Receipt of Newfoundland LNG’s Environmental Protection Plan
Posted on Mar 21, 2008 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Provincial Environmental Authority Announces Receipt of Newfoundland LNG’s Environmental Protection Plan
Yesterday the Minister of Environment and Conservation for Newfoundland and Labrador announced that Newfoundland LNG Ltd. submitted an Environmental Protection Plan for its proposed Grassy Point LNG Transshipment Terminal. Public comments on the plan are due April 23,...