NYT Editorial Says Public Debate on Broadwater Is Crucial to Review Process
Posted on Feb 6, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on NYT Editorial Says Public Debate on Broadwater Is Crucial to Review Process
A New York Times editorial published yesterday says the ongoing public discourse on the potential benefits and pitfalls of the proposed Broadwater LNG terminal is necessary. The paper says that while both sides have valid arguments, the company has yet to prove that the project would benefit Long Island. “A healthy skepticism cuts both ways, and we look forward to hearing...
Residents Express Concern Over Sparrows Point LNG Proposal
Posted on Feb 6, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Residents Express Concern Over Sparrows Point LNG Proposal
Residents and activists are promising a fight against AES’ proposed LNG facility in Sparrows Point, Md. “Communities all over the U.S. have been fighting and defeating these projects for a reason,” said Dan Krepp, a member of the Greater Dundalk Alliance. The Baltimore Sun yesterday reported that some people are worried about leaks, terrorism threats, decreasing...
Canadian Agency Awards Grant for Evaluation of LNG Proposals
Posted on Feb 3, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Canadian Agency Awards Grant for Evaluation of LNG Proposals
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency yesterday announced in a press release that the Ecology Action Centre and The Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia will receive a $32,050 grant for their environmental evaluation of the proposed Keltic LNG terminal and the Marine Wharf project. The grant is part of a Participant Funding Program to facilitate more effective public...
Environmental Group Protests Philadelphia City Council’s Decision on Resolution
Posted on Feb 3, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Environmental Group Protests Philadelphia City Council’s Decision on Resolution
PennEnvironment yesterday issued a press release expressing regret over the Philadelphia City Council’s decision to put on hold a resolution opposing PGW’s plans for an LNG terminal in Port Richmond. “PennEnvironment is disappointed that City Council failed to recognize the public safety threat posed by LNG, and left the door open for PGW’s dangerous energy...
Environmental Review Necessary for Proposed Grande Anse LNG Project
Posted on Feb 3, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Environmental Review Necessary for Proposed Grande Anse LNG Project
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency will require that the Grande Anse LNG project proposed for Quebec must undergo a thorough environmental evaluation. The terminal proposal, which includes three 160,000 m3 storage tanks and would send out 1 Bcf/d, is a joint venture by Saguenay Port Authority and Energie Grande Anse. Today’s Upstream has the details. [Subscription...
Broadwater Official Defends Weather Data
Posted on Feb 1, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Broadwater Official Defends Weather Data
In an op-ed published today by Newsday, Broadwater senior vice president John Hritcko Jr. addresses allegations that the company erred or sought to mislead by submitting atmospheric data from Boston rather than Long Island, and by keeping certain information confidential. Hritcko explains that Broadwater “has always been moving toward finalizing data specific to the Long Island...