Challenges Facing LNG Projects in California
Posted on Apr 12, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Challenges Facing LNG Projects in California
Today’s Sacramento Bee analyzes the unique obstacles faced by LNG projects in California, using Cabrillo Port as an example. The article considers LNG’s usefulness in meeting California’s energy needs and reports on the potential safety and environmental impacts of LNG terminals. [Free registration...
Emera Brunswick Pipeline Receives Environmental Approval
Posted on Apr 12, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Pipelines, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Emera Brunswick Pipeline Receives Environmental Approval
The proposed Emera Brunswick Pipeline, which would transport gas from the Canaport LNG terminal under construction near Saint John, New Brunswick, to the Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, has received environmental approval from Canada’s National Energy Board (NEB). In its report, the NEB conditions its approval on acceptance of recommendations, including development of a...
New Brunswick Fishermen Join Opposition to Downeast LNG Proposal
Posted on Apr 11, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New Brunswick Fishermen Join Opposition to Downeast LNG Proposal
The Telegraph-Journal reports that two New Brunswick fishermen’s associations have joined other opponents of the proposed Downeast LNG terminal in requesting that Maine’s Board of Environmental Protection reject the project. Platts Gas Daily offers additional coverage.[Subscription...
Daily Letters to the Editor
Posted on Apr 6, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Daily Letters to the Editor
The Ventura County Star (in opposition to Cabrillo Port) [Free registration necessary]
Federal Biologists Examining Proposed Bradwood Landing Terminal’s Potential Impact on Fragile Species
Posted on Apr 5, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Federal Biologists Examining Proposed Bradwood Landing Terminal’s Potential Impact on Fragile Species
The Daily Astorian reports that biologists with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service are reviewing FERC’s Biological Assessment and Essential Fish Habitat Assessment for NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed LNG terminal in Bradwood Landing, Ore. After evaluating the documents, the agencies will submit their conclusions...
Stakeholders Express Concerns at Coast Guard Hearing Regarding Cabrillo Port LNG
Posted on Apr 5, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Stakeholders Express Concerns at Coast Guard Hearing Regarding Cabrillo Port LNG
In Oxnard, Calif., the U.S. Coast Guard last night held the first of a series of upcoming meetings by various agencies to consider BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo LNG terminal. Attendees discussed the safety of the regasification facility and the terminal’s expected impact on local air pollution. The Los Angeles Times provides further coverage. [Free registration...