Editorial: Stakeholders Must Carefully Consider Bradwood Landing’s Impact
Posted on Dec 6, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Stakeholders Must Carefully Consider Bradwood Landing’s Impact
The Daily Astorian says that NorthernStar Natural Gas’ $50 million plan to mitigate the impact of its proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal on the local salmon population demonstrates the company’s “willingness to be a positive corporate citizen.” However, despite company efforts to garner local support for the project, the paper notes that the potential...
Calypso LNG Generates Some Environmental Support
Posted on Dec 5, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Calypso LNG Generates Some Environmental Support
Today’s South Florida Sun-Sentinel provides a detailed look at Suez Energy North America’s proposed Calypso LNG terminal, which would be located approximately 10 miles off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, FL. The proposal appears to have generated moderate support from environmentalists, including one activist who stated that he thinks the terminal is “a viable solution...
Excelerate Energy to Compensate for Northeast Gateway’s Potential Impact; Final Environmental Impact Statement Certified
Posted on Dec 5, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Excelerate Energy to Compensate for Northeast Gateway’s Potential Impact; Final Environmental Impact Statement Certified
Excelerate Energy has agreed to pay $23.5 million to mitigate and compensate for the potential adverse effects of its Northeast Gateway LNG terminal proposed for offshore Massachusetts after state officials determined that the project may cause more harm than the company initially estimated. The Boston Globe provides further details. Separately, the Gloucester Daily Times reports that...
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...
Critic Says Sparrows Point Terminal Site Is Along Earthquake Fault Line
Posted on Nov 30, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Critic Says Sparrows Point Terminal Site Is Along Earthquake Fault Line
Citing a 1996 geological survey, a lawyer representing opponents of AES’ Sparrows Point LNG project alleges that the proposed site of the terminal is “unstable” because it is located along an earthquake fault line. However, AES spokesperson Zack Germroth maintains that the company has analyzed the area’s geology and employed “incredibly strict design...