Broadwater Energy Submits FERC Application
Posted on Jan 31, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Broadwater Energy Submits FERC Application
The Day reports that Broadwater Energy has formally filed an application with FERC for its proposed LNG terminal in the Long Island Sound. “This is just another step in the process,” said John Hritcko Jr., senior vice president of Broadwater. “Area residents are entitled to more reliable and affordable energy supplies, and they want a fair and comprehensive regulatory...
Civilian Files Lawsuit Contesting FERC’s Ruling on Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Jan 31, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Civilian Files Lawsuit Contesting FERC’s Ruling on Weaver’s Cove
A private citizen has filed a federal lawsuit in Boston’s First Circuit Court of Appeals contesting FERC’s decision to deny appeals for rehearing in the Weaver’s Cove matter. “I’m doing this for the hundreds of other people that just didn’t have the opportunity to do this. I’m doing it for the Coalition of the Responsible Siting of LNG...
KeySpan May File Amended Application for LNG Terminal
Posted on Jan 31, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on KeySpan May File Amended Application for LNG Terminal
The Block Island Times reports that KeySpan might submit another application to expand its LNG terminal in Providence after FERC commissioner Suedeen G. Kelly said on Jan. 19 “there is a need for more natural gas in New England.” David J. Manning, executive vice president at KeySpan, expressed confidence in a potential new application. “We are encouraged by the...
Mass. Politicians Tackle Criticism on Handling of Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Jan 30, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Mass. Politicians Tackle Criticism on Handling of Weaver’s Cove
Reps. Barney Frank and James P. McGovern (D-Mass.) have issued a statement addressing criticism leveled against them for their opposition to the Weaver’s Cove terminal by The Wall Street Journal and The Boston...
Norway’s TORP Submits Application to USCG for Offshore LNG Project
Posted on Jan 30, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Norway’s TORP Submits Application to USCG for Offshore LNG Project
Platts LNG Daily reported that Norway’s TORP Technology filed an official application Friday with the U.S. Coast Guard for its proposed Bienville Offshore Energy Terminal south of Alabama. The facility, which is expected to come online in 2009, would use proprietary HiLoad technology to unload LNG and would build twenty miles of pipeline to reach the existing transport system....
Weaver’s Cove Order Appealed to Federal Court
Posted on Jan 27, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove Order Appealed to Federal Court
In addition to yesterday’s posting on the subject, the Providence Journal and The Herald News both have stories in this morning’s editions on the appeal by Massachusetts and Rhode Island officials of the FERC order approving the Weaver’s Cove LNG...