BP Calls for Dismissal of Delaware’s Request for Rehearing
Posted on Aug 14, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on BP Calls for Dismissal of Delaware’s Request for Rehearing
In a motion filed Aug. 4, BP requested that FERC reject the request for rehearing filed by the state of Delaware and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) of the federal agency’s decision to approve the Crown Landing LNG terminal proposed for Logan Township, N.J. In a July 20 request, Delaware and DNREC said that FERC did not consider...
Environmental Group Encourages Support for California LNG Bill
Posted on Aug 14, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Environmental Group Encourages Support for California LNG Bill
The Center for Biological Diversity is urging California residents to support SB 426 , a state measure sponsored by Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) and Assem. Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills) that “requires a coherent approach for determining the state’s future energy needs and a structure for evaluating the benefits and drawbacks for proposed LNG terminals.” The...
Onboard Regas Projects Explored
Posted on Aug 14, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Onboard Regas Projects Explored
The Boston Globe takes a look at onboard regasification vessels and the Excelerate Energy terminal proposed offshore Massachusetts, discussing their merits relative to onshore LNG terminals. [Free registration...
Sabine Pass Dredging Enhances Fishing Opportunities
Posted on Aug 14, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Sabine Pass Dredging Enhances Fishing Opportunities
Robert Sloan, a columnist for The Beaumont Enterprise, says that dredge spoils from the construction of Cheniere’s Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, La., have created habitat for “an abundance of marine animals like shrimp, mullet, shad, speckled trout and redfish,” and corresponding opportunities for recreational...
California State Agencies Comment on Cabrillo Port Emissions
Posted on Aug 10, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California State Agencies Comment on Cabrillo Port Emissions
The California Energy Commission on Tuesday posted agency comments on the proposed Clean Air Act Authority to Construct permit for the Cabrillo Port terminal; the commenting agencies included the California Coastal Commission and the California Air Resources Board. Platts LNG Daily takes a detailed look at the agencies’ calls for emissions mitigation through offsets and...
Decision on Rabaska LNG Proposal Expected Next Spring
Posted on Aug 10, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Decision on Rabaska LNG Proposal Expected Next Spring
A decision on whether to proceed with the Rabaska LNG terminal is expected next spring depending on the outcome of environmental reviews and supply negotiations, according to Pierre Despars, Gaz Metro’s executive vice president for finance and business development. He also said that the Rabaska consortium, which is comprised of Gaz Metro, Ontario’s Enbridge and Gaz de...