Critics Express Air Quality Concerns at EPA Hearing for Cabrillo Port
Posted on Jun 7, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Critics Express Air Quality Concerns at EPA Hearing for Cabrillo Port
Local residents spoke out against BHP Billiton’s Cabrillo Port LNG proposal at an EPA hearing held on Monday, saying that the regasification facility would contribute to smog. In particular, attendees criticized a 2005 EPA decision as to which Clean Air Act rules will apply to the terminal; currently EPA says it will not require BHP Billiton to offset emissions on the mainland....
EIA Adjusts LNG Import Projections for 2006 and 2007
Posted on Jun 7, 2006 in Federal Regulation | Comments Off on EIA Adjusts LNG Import Projections for 2006 and 2007
The United States will likely import approximately 710 Bcf of LNG this year and 950 Bcf in 2007, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said yesterday. Both estimates mark an increase from 2005 levels, but a decrease in import projections made in April and...
Locals Voice Concern Over Sparrows Point Terminal
Posted on Jun 6, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Locals Voice Concern Over Sparrows Point Terminal
Last night, critics of AES’ proposed LNG terminal expressed their apprehensions to political and regulatory officials at a meeting held in Sparrows Point, Md. Among residents’ concerns were the potential impacts the regasification facility might have on public safety, air quality, and vessel traffic in the Chesapeake Bay. Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. attended the meeting and...
Natural Gas Industry Groups Call for Pipeline-Specific Approach to Gas Quality
Posted on Jun 6, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Pipelines | Comments Off on Natural Gas Industry Groups Call for Pipeline-Specific Approach to Gas Quality
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America and the American Gas Association are calling for a “pipeline-by-pipeline” approach to addressing gas quality and interchangeability matters instead of a uniform national policy. In a joint statement submitted to FERC last week, the organizations supported pipeline-specific evaluations of hydrocarbon liquid dropout and heat...
Conflicting Views Over Sparrows Point LNG Plan
Posted on Jun 5, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Conflicting Views Over Sparrows Point LNG Plan
The Baltimore Sun reports on the local reaction to AES’ Sparrows Point LNG proposal, interviewing the developers, local citizens and politicians on topics such as safety and the need for natural gas. FERC has scheduled this week a series of meetings during which interested parties are invited to express their thoughts on the...
Public Meeting on Sparrows Point LNG Planned for Monday
Posted on Jun 2, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Public Meeting on Sparrows Point LNG Planned for Monday
LNG Opposition Team Leader Sharon Beazley is urging the public to attend FERC’s public hearing on AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal in Maryland and voice their concerns to the federal officials in a respectful way. “It’s important to tell those departments how we feel,” Beazley said. “But we need to show our officials that we will give them...