AES LNG Proposal Splits Bahamian Cabinet
Posted on Aug 1, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on AES LNG Proposal Splits Bahamian Cabinet
The Nassau Guardian today reports that the decision to pursue a heads of agreement allowing AES to build an LNG terminal in the Bahamas has created friction among officials in Prime Minister Perry Christie’s cabinet, two of whom oppose the project because of concerns for the environment and for the Bahamas’ tourism industry. When asked if the agreement will be signed...
Environmental Minister Approves Kitimat LNG Application
Posted on Aug 1, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Environmental Minister Approves Kitimat LNG Application
Construction and operation of the proposed Kitimat LNG terminal in British Columbia “is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects” if the recommended mitigation measures are implemented, according to a statement issued today by Rona Ambrose, the Minister of the Environment at the Canadian Environmental Assessment...
Bahamas to Develop LNG Regulations; Opposition Reemerges
Posted on Jul 31, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Bahamas to Develop LNG Regulations; Opposition Reemerges
The Bahamian Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources addressed concerns that the Bahamian government is entering an agreement with AES to build an LNG terminal without necessary legislation. “The government is now in dialogue with the state of Florida … putting in place the necessary apparatus to enable us [to formulate regulation],” Leslie Miller said. Recent...
Debate Continues Over LNG Tanks on Outer Brewster Island
Posted on Jul 28, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Debate Continues Over LNG Tanks on Outer Brewster Island
Environmentalists have expressed concern that AES’ plan to construct two LNG storage tanks on Outer Brewster Island may harm the area’s wildlife and the fishing industry. However, W-CVB, the local ABC affiliate for Boston, reports that the site is laden with garbage and not open to the public. AES consultant Jamie Fay argues that the proposed location for the tanks is...
Editorial: Bahamian Government Should Approve Suez LNG Project
Posted on Jul 28, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Editorial: Bahamian Government Should Approve Suez LNG Project
The Nassau Guardian offers this editorial in support of the Suez LNG terminal proposed for the Bahamas, arguing that the Bahamian government’s anticipated approval of AES’ Ocean Express LNG project indicates that “all the environmental concerns about the safety of LNG have been addressed.” The paper also says that Florida’s growing energy needs would...
USCG Requests Additional Information on Neptune LNG and Excelerate Energy Proposals
Posted on Jul 28, 2006 in Environmental, Marine Regulation | Comments Off on USCG Requests Additional Information on Neptune LNG and Excelerate Energy Proposals
Today’s Boston Globe reports that the U.S. Coast Guard has temporarily suspended the review process for the two LNG terminals proposed for offshore Massachusetts by Excelerate Energy and Neptune LNG, citing insufficient information provided in the environmental reports. The postponement allows for additional time to submit the requested...