Quoddy Bay Says Construction on LNG Project to Start in 2007
Posted on Dec 21, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Quoddy Bay Says Construction on LNG Project to Start in 2007
The Associate Press reports that Quoddy Bay, LLC hopes to start construction on its proposed LNG project in Pleasant Point, Maine in 2007. The facility, which is expected to come onstream in 2009, would consist of a pier, storage tanks and a pipeline, and serve Maine and portions of New England. The article is available in today’s Energy Central Professional. [Subscription...
LNG’s Costs and Benefits as an Energy Source
Posted on Dec 20, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG’s Costs and Benefits as an Energy Source
USA Today has a feature story on the nature of LNG and its role in potentially allaying the energy predicament. The article also explores benefits and risks associated with importing...
Officials Say Weaver’s Cove Must Discuss Bridge in FEIR
Posted on Dec 20, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Officials Say Weaver’s Cove Must Discuss Bridge in FEIR
Massachusetts environmental officials yesterday said that they are permitting Hess LNG to file a final environmental impact report for the proposed Weaver’s Cove project, but the company must address the Brightman Street Bridge, which opponents say is not high enough to allow tankers to pass under it. An Associated Press article published in yesterday’s edition of the...
Calpine Zoning Request Wins Approval
Posted on Dec 19, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Calpine Zoning Request Wins Approval
According to Friday’s Daily Astorian, the Warrenton City Commission approved Calpine’s rezoning request by a 3-2 vote. The Commission will require Calpine to satisfy certain state mitigation measures and demonstrate that the proposed Skipanon LNG terminal will not interfere with fishing interests; the Commission also discussed the possibility of strengthening its...
Hearing on Weaver’s Cove Dredging Request Draws Critics
Posted on Dec 19, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Hearing on Weaver’s Cove Dredging Request Draws Critics
Political leaders, environmentalists and residents voiced their concerns during the last of two hearings hosted by the Army Corps of Engineers to address Hess LNG’s dredging plan. An environmental consultant hired by Weaver’s Cove said the dredging initiative may take three years to finish and the depth of the channel would change from 35 feet to as much as 41 feet. Rhode...
United Front Against LNG Development in Oregon
Posted on Dec 19, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on United Front Against LNG Development in Oregon
The Daily Astorian on Friday published a feature on the collective effort of local advocacy organizations and grassroots associations to thwart four LNG terminal proposals on or near the Columbia...