FERC Issues Draft EIS for Broadwater LNG
Posted on Nov 17, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Issues Draft EIS for Broadwater LNG
Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal in Long Island Sound would have limited adverse environmental impacts if FERC and Coast Guard’s prescribed mitigation measures are implemented, according to the project’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement released by FERC Staff today. FERC’s press release is here and the DEIS may be found in the FERC e-Library in...
Air Pollution Board Supports More Stringent Emissions Standards for Cabrillo Port
Posted on Nov 15, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Air Pollution Board Supports More Stringent Emissions Standards for Cabrillo Port
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board has unanimously voted that BHP Billiton’s Cabrillo Port LNG terminal, proposed for offshore California, should adhere to the same air quality standards established for onshore facilities. “What is good for the emitters on land is also good for the emitters at sea,” said County Supervisor John Flynn. Critics of the project...
Environmental Assessment Issued for Upgrades at Trunkline Terminal
Posted on Nov 15, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Environmental Assessment Issued for Upgrades at Trunkline Terminal
FERC’s staff has released an Environmental Assessment for the construction and operation of Ambient Air Vaporization and natural gas liquids processing facilities at the Trunkline LNG terminal in Calcasieu Parish, La. Public comments are due by Dec. 13 and should reference Docket No....
Residents Comment on Proposed Massachusetts Offshore LNG Terminals
Posted on Nov 15, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Residents Comment on Proposed Massachusetts Offshore LNG Terminals
The Gloucester Daily Times reports that a public meeting was held last night to solicit comments on the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Suez Energy’s Neptune LNG terminal. Opponents of the two LNG terminals proposed for offshore Massachusetts expressed frustration with the perceived lack of consideration by officials for residents’ environmental and socioeconomic...
Cabrillo Port Air Quality Standards Debated; BHP Billiton Concerned About “Misinformation”
Posted on Nov 14, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Cabrillo Port Air Quality Standards Debated; BHP Billiton Concerned About “Misinformation”
The Malibu Surfside News reports that the Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board is expected to hear testimony today opposing the EPA’s decision on air quality standards that will apply to BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal. The publication also reports on concerns expressed by a BHP Billiton spokesperson that “misinformation about Cabrillo Port is...
Panel Assigned to Conduct Environmental Assessment of Rabaska LNG Proposal
Posted on Nov 13, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Panel Assigned to Conduct Environmental Assessment of Rabaska LNG Proposal
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency has announced the membership of a panel tasked to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the proposed Rabaska LNG terminal. The press release features background information on each panel...