USCG Close to Approving Northeast Gateway Security Plan, Operations Manual
Posted on Jan 10, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Financing, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on USCG Close to Approving Northeast Gateway Security Plan, Operations Manual
Reuters reports that a spokesperson for the U.S. Coast Guard predicted that final approval of the Northeast Gateway LNG terminal’s security plan and operations manual would be granted by the end of January. The piece also notes that start-up of the terminal may be key to German firm RWE’s reported purchase of 50% of Northeast Gateway project developer Excelerate...
Oregon Senator Answers Constituents’ Questions on LNG
Posted on Jan 8, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Senator Answers Constituents’ Questions on LNG
Speaking at a town hall meeting in Seaside, Ore., U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) answered questions from constituents on a broad range of topics, including LNG projects proposed for the region. According to the Daily Astorian, Sen. Wyden expressed concern with the federal regulatory review process and stated that he planned to host a meeting in Oregon for FERC Commissioner...
U.S. Coast Guard Announces Temporary Safety Zones Around Northeast Gateway
Posted on Jan 8, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard Announces Temporary Safety Zones Around Northeast Gateway
The U.S. Coast Guard announced today in the Federal Register the establishment of two temporary safety zones, effective today through May 7, 2008, around Excelerate Energy’s Northeast Gateway Deepwater Port. The 500 meter buffer zones prohibit entry and transit by all unauthorized...
Firm’s Handling of LNG Terminal and Nearby Pipeline May Create Conflict of Interest
Posted on Jan 7, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Firm’s Handling of LNG Terminal and Nearby Pipeline May Create Conflict of Interest
The Oregonian reports that Oregon regulators have voiced concerns over the potential conflict of interest of an energy consulting firm during the environmental review process of both an LNG terminal proposed for Oregon and a gas pipeline that may connect to the proposed terminal. A conflict would exist if the two projects are deemed related, but the firm, Natural Resources Group...
Environmental Group Sees Role in OceanWay LNG Review Process
Posted on Jan 4, 2008 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Environmental Group Sees Role in OceanWay LNG Review Process
Malibu Surfside News reports that the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) will be opposing Woodside’s OceanWay LNG terminal proposed for offshore Southern California. An attorney for the CBD indicated that the group has not decided exactly what role it will play in the project, but suggested that the group will be active. The CBD has already contacted state and federal...
Local Opponents File Appeal of Jordan Cove LNG Decision
Posted on Jan 3, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Opponents File Appeal of Jordan Cove LNG Decision
In the wake of the approval of Jordan Cove LNG’s land use application, opponents of the project have filed a notice of intent to appeal with the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). Coos Bay World (Ore.) reports that Coos County must provide its record of decision to LUBA by January 16, 2008. Jordan Cove LNG project manager Bob Braddock said he expects the LUBA decision to be...