Weaver’s Cove Alleges Fall River Not Cooperating on ERP
Posted on Apr 5, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove Alleges Fall River Not Cooperating on ERP
In a March 30 letter from Weaver’s Cove to Fall River’s Mayor Edward Lambert, Weaver’s Cove alleges that Fall River is refusing to participate in the emergency response planning (ERP) process mandated by FERC’s recent approval of the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal. The letter, which FERC released today, states that Weaver’s Cove has attempted on multiple...
Broadwater Files Comments Regarding Necessity of LNG Project and Gas Quality
Posted on Apr 4, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Broadwater Files Comments Regarding Necessity of LNG Project and Gas Quality
Broadwater Energy yesterday responded to assertions made by politicians and local activists that the company’s proposed LNG terminal is not necessary. In its reply comments, Broadwater said that the proposed Canadian projects are either stalled or will not likely meet New York and Connecticut’s rising consumer demands for energy. Also, while acknowledging the importance of...
FERC Approves Pre-Filing Process For Sparrows Point LNG Project
Posted on Apr 3, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Approves Pre-Filing Process For Sparrows Point LNG Project
FERC has issued an order initiating the NEPA pre-filing review for AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG project near Baltimore. “We believe that beginning the Commission’s review prior to our receipt of your application will greatly improve the chances of identifying specific project issues and addressing them in a timely manner,” said J. Mark Robinson, the Director...
DOE Hosts Second LNG Educational Forum
Posted on Mar 30, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on DOE Hosts Second LNG Educational Forum
In Astoria, Ore. yesterday, the U.S. Department of Energy hosted the second in a series of public educational forums on LNG. Industry experts offered presentations on various issues such as the growing natural gas market, the siting process for onshore LNG terminals and the safety and security risks of LNG. The forums, which are mandated by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, are intended...
FERC Hears Comments on Downeast LNG Proposal
Posted on Mar 30, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Hears Comments on Downeast LNG Proposal
On Tuesday, following a tour of the proposed Downeast LNG terminal site in Robbinston, Maine, FERC officials heard comments on the project from interested stakeholders. According to The Bangor Daily News, most attendees appeared receptive to the project, and some were enthusiastic at the prospect of jobs and economic prosperity. Others expressed concern over potential safety and...
Editorial: State and Federal Agencies Should Streamline LNG Review Process
Posted on Mar 29, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: State and Federal Agencies Should Streamline LNG Review Process
The Bangor Daily News supports a regional approach for the siting of LNG facilities. The paper says that because the market can only support a fraction of the LNG terminals proposed, “communities and state departments expend resources analyzing and responding to proposals for facilities that will never be built.” In light of the emotional and financial impact the review...