Downeast LNG Solicits Letters of Support
Posted on Mar 19, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Downeast LNG Solicits Letters of Support
According to The Bangor Daily News, the executive director of the St. Croix Valley Chamber of Commerce sent an email to members informing them that Downeast LNG is seeking letters of support and petition signatures from members who generally endorse the development of an LNG terminal in eastern Maine. The publication reports that the correspondence will be forwarded to FERC and...
Washington State Lawmakers Oppose Bradwood Landing Project
Posted on Mar 19, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Washington State Lawmakers Oppose Bradwood Landing Project
Three Washington state legislators have joined U.S. Rep. Brian Baird (D-Wash.) in opposing NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal. “[T]he security and safety problems identified in the Coast Guard’s preliminary report, effects on shipping and recreation, eminent domain issues, and environmental risks outweigh any potential economic...
Crown Landing LLC Updates FERC on Status of Emergency Plans
Posted on Mar 16, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Crown Landing LLC Updates FERC on Status of Emergency Plans
In a March 9 letter to FERC, Crown Landing LLC provided a required update on the development of the emergency plans for its proposed LNG terminal in Logan Township, N.J. Among other things, Crown Landing officials and its First Responders Task Force met on Feb. 27 to commence efforts to develop initial response procedures to various emergency situations. The letter also notes that four...
FERC Approves Algonquin’s Proposed Pipeline from Northeast Gateway Terminal
Posted on Mar 16, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Approves Algonquin’s Proposed Pipeline from Northeast Gateway Terminal
Algonquin Gas Transmission yesterday received approval from FERC to build a 16.4-mile lateral pipeline from its system to Excelerate Energy’s Northeast Gateway LNG terminal, which has been approved for construction for offshore Gloucester, Mass. Read more in yesterday’s edition of Platts LNG Daily. [Subscription...
GAO Report: Further Study Needed on LNG Tanker Fires
Posted on Mar 15, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on GAO Report: Further Study Needed on LNG Tanker Fires
A February 2007 GAO report released publicly yesterday by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce urges the U.S. Department of Energy to conduct additional research on the potential public safety risks of fires or vapor clouds caused by terrorist attacks on LNG vessels. The GAO’s panel of experts agree generally on the impacts to public safety from an LNG spill including that...
Suffolk County Asks FERC to Reject Broadwater Energy’s Request to Submit Additional Data
Posted on Mar 15, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Suffolk County Asks FERC to Reject Broadwater Energy’s Request to Submit Additional Data
In a letter to FERC filed Tuesday, Suffolk County asked the Commission to deny Broadwater Energy’s Feb. 26 request to submit additional information in response to critics of its proposed LNG terminal in Long Island Sound. Lawyers for the County noted that comments on the project’s draft environmental impact statement were due by Jan. 23. The County also requested an...