Crown Landing Berth Expansion Continues Jurisdiction Debate
Posted on Dec 7, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Crown Landing Berth Expansion Continues Jurisdiction Debate
Crown Landing’s decision to expand the proposed berth has prompted comment from Delaware, which maintains that the pier is subject to Delaware law. As a representative of Delaware Nature Society said, “They want to put a big hole in Delaware. They need a permit.” See today’s News Journal for the...
California Energy Commission Says Safety Information on LNG Proposal Is Being Withheld
Posted on Dec 6, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California Energy Commission Says Safety Information on LNG Proposal Is Being Withheld
The California Energy Commission is seeking a 30-day extension to file comments in response to the Draft EIR issued for the proposed Sound Energy Solutions terminal. The California Commission says it needs the extension because it is still negotiating with FERC regarding access to CEII materials: according to the California Commission, the traditional non-disclosure agreement that...
Comment Period Initiated for Proposed Cacouna Energy Project
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Comment Period Initiated for Proposed Cacouna Energy Project
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency has announced the opening of the comment period on the Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Cacouna Energy Project, a joint venture by TransCanada Pipelines and Petro-Canada. Today’s Natural Gas Week has the story. [Subscription...
NYT Discusses Issues Surrounding Crown Landing LNG Plan
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on NYT Discusses Issues Surrounding Crown Landing LNG Plan
Yesterday’s edition of The New York Times features coverage on the debate surrounding the proposed Crown Landing LNG proposal. [Free registration required]
Quoddy Bay LNG Plan “Tabled” Pending Complete Application
Posted on Dec 5, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Quoddy Bay LNG Plan “Tabled” Pending Complete Application
The bureau of the state Bureau of Parks and Lands has asked Quoddy Bay LLC, the company behind the LNG terminal proposal in Pleasant Point, Maine, to complete its application before it undergoes further review. Brian Smith, the project manager, said he does not view the request as a stumbling block because “we have agreed [with the Bureau of Parks and Lands] to hold off the...
Long Beach Police Dept. Official Raises Concerns Regarding Draft EIR
Posted on Dec 2, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Long Beach Police Dept. Official Raises Concerns Regarding Draft EIR
A top-ranking official of the Long Beach Police Department has expressed skepticism over some elements in the draft environmental impact report issued for a proposed LNG terminal to be sited at the Port of Long Beach. LB Deputy Chief of Police Tim Jackman also countered the document’s assertion that the facility would not raise public safety expenses. The chief stated that he was...