AES Official Addresses Public Concerns Related to Sparrows Point Proposal
Posted on Dec 15, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on AES Official Addresses Public Concerns Related to Sparrows Point Proposal
In an interview with The Dundalk Eagle, Kent Morton, the project director for AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal, discussed issues facing the project and responded to safety and environmental concerns that have been raised by opponents of the project. Morton explained how the site was selected, noting that AES is challenging a local law prohibiting construction of an LNG...
FERC Releases Environmental Assessment for Modified Calypso Pipeline Proposal
Posted on Dec 14, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Pipelines | Comments Off on FERC Releases Environmental Assessment for Modified Calypso Pipeline Proposal
Calypso U.S. Pipeline LLC’s plan to modify its original pipeline proposal would have limited environmental impacts, according to an environmental assessment released Tuesday by FERC. Under the new proposal, Calypso would build a 3.2 mile tunnel to minimize the project’s potential impact on sensitive marine resources off Florida’s coast. The company would also enlarge...
Massachusetts Environmental Agency Issues Certificate for Neptune LNG
Posted on Dec 14, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Massachusetts Environmental Agency Issues Certificate for Neptune LNG
The Massachusetts Office of Environmental Affairs has issued a certificate of approval for Suez Energy’s Neptune LNG terminal proposed off Gloucester, Mass., after the company agreed to pay approximately $23.5 million to help mitigate the terminal’s impact on the marine population. Excelerate Energy agreed to similar mitigation measures with the state agency for its...
New York Farmers Oppose Proposed Broadwater Terminal
Posted on Dec 14, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New York Farmers Oppose Proposed Broadwater Terminal
The Farm Bureau offices in New York State voted last week to oppose Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal in Long Island Sound. “There’s consensus among farmers on the impact on the commercial fishing industry and also concern about industrializing the Sound,” said Joe Gergela, executive director of the Long Island Farm Bureau. In response,...
Funds Available to Assist in Preparation of Keltic Environmental Study
Posted on Dec 13, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental | Comments Off on Funds Available to Assist in Preparation of Keltic Environmental Study
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is offering $25,000 to parties interested in assisting the agency in developing the federal environmental assessment of the Keltic LNG terminal proposed for Nova Scotia. Read more in the agency’s press...
BHP Billiton Might Pursue Legal Action to Obtain Lower Emission Standards Ruling
Posted on Dec 12, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on BHP Billiton Might Pursue Legal Action to Obtain Lower Emission Standards Ruling
The Malibu Surfside News reports that BHP Billiton might file a lawsuit if its proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal is made subject to Ventura County air quality standards typically applied to onshore facilities. The Malibu Surfside News quotes a letter from BHP Billiton to the EPA regarding last month’s ruling by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board that the terminal,...