Coastal Zone Bill Attempts to Thwart LNG Development in NY Waters
Posted on Feb 1, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Coastal Zone Bill Attempts to Thwart LNG Development in NY Waters
Bill A09257, introduced Jan. 4 in the New York Assembly, would prohibit the construction of “heavy industry,” which is defined to include LNG terminals, in the New York coastal zone. It likewise would prohibit new “off-shore gas, liquid or solid bulk transfer facilities, including LNG terminals for receiving, storage and processing.” The bill states that...
Op-ed: PGW’s LNG Project Has Drawbacks
Posted on Feb 1, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: PGW’s LNG Project Has Drawbacks
An op-ed in today’s Philadelphia Daily News says the financial benefits of PGW’s proposed LNG facility are not worth the environmental and safety risks. “[PGW] concluded that the city should incur these risks and inconveniences to save ratepayers a measly $3 a month,” says Evan M. Belser, program organizer of Clean Water...
Op-ed: U.S. Must Take Action in Curbing Energy Shortfall
Posted on Feb 1, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: U.S. Must Take Action in Curbing Energy Shortfall
U.S. Rep. Stephen F. Lynch (D-Mass.) says that while there are environmental and safety concerns about LNG development, terminal proposals such as those sited for offshore Massachusetts should be considered in light of the energy predicament. Lynch, who serves on the House subcommittee on national security, emerging threats and international relations, is also calling for more...
Broadwater Energy Submits FERC Application
Posted on Jan 31, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Broadwater Energy Submits FERC Application
The Day reports that Broadwater Energy has formally filed an application with FERC for its proposed LNG terminal in the Long Island Sound. “This is just another step in the process,” said John Hritcko Jr., senior vice president of Broadwater. “Area residents are entitled to more reliable and affordable energy supplies, and they want a fair and comprehensive regulatory...
KeySpan May File Amended Application for LNG Terminal
Posted on Jan 31, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on KeySpan May File Amended Application for LNG Terminal
The Block Island Times reports that KeySpan might submit another application to expand its LNG terminal in Providence after FERC commissioner Suedeen G. Kelly said on Jan. 19 “there is a need for more natural gas in New England.” David J. Manning, executive vice president at KeySpan, expressed confidence in a potential new application. “We are encouraged by the...
Calpine Opponents to Challenge Rezoning Decision
Posted on Jan 30, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Calpine Opponents to Challenge Rezoning Decision
Opponents of Calpine’s proposed Skipanon LNG terminal plan to contest the Warrenton City Commission’s approval of two ordinances necessary for a zoning change that would accommodate the terminal. In light of the economical, environmental and safety concerns raised by the proposal, “we are extremely confident that LUBA [Land Use Board of Appeals] or the courts will see...