Editorial Says Broadwater Officials Should Offer Accurate Data
Posted on Jan 26, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial Says Broadwater Officials Should Offer Accurate Data
An editorial in yesterday’s Connecticut Post says the Coast Guard’s request for more information regarding the safety of the proposed Broadwater terminal is a cause for concern. “Broadwater is not winning any friends by using inadequate data and keeping other data secret, even if it hasn’t formally filed its application,” the paper says. [This article is...
Fall River City Council Submits Letter Opposing Weaver’s Cove Project
Posted on Jan 26, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Fall River City Council Submits Letter Opposing Weaver’s Cove Project
The Fall River City Council sent a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers protesting the LNG terminal proposed for the city. The letter is in response to the Army Corps’ call for public comments on the Weaver’s Cove project. “It’s one more channel that they [Hess LNG] need to go through to get this approved, and we want people to realize we are not in favor...
Article on N.J. – Del. Border Dispute
Posted on Jan 25, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Article on N.J. – Del. Border Dispute
An article in yesterday’s Bridgeton News highlights arguments in the dispute between New Jersey and Delaware over regulatory rights in connection with BP’s proposed Crown Landing terminal. Delaware argues that it has title to and authority over the river bed; New Jersey says the proposed pier is within its riparian rights. Delaware’s counsel said he was...
Fall River Residents Respond to FERC’s Decision on Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Jan 24, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Fall River Residents Respond to FERC’s Decision on Weaver’s Cove
Some residents near the proposed site for an LNG facility at Weaver’s Cove have indicated that they will seek alternative housing options in light of FERC’s decision to authorize Hess LNG to build a terminal nearby. Citing concerns for safety, insurance rates and property values, and complaining that the city should have purchased the property in order to prevent its...
USCG Proposes New Rules for LNG Tankers at Elba Island
Posted on Jan 24, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on USCG Proposes New Rules for LNG Tankers at Elba Island
On Monday, January 23, the US Coast Guard proposed new regulations to address LNG facility and vessel requirements on the Savannah River, explaining that “the current regulation is no longer adequate,” in light of the completion of two new berths at Elba Island in late 2005. Intended to better accommodate vessel traffic while increasing security, the proposed rule allows...
Editorial: LNG Protests Promote Energy Shortfall
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Editorial: LNG Protests Promote Energy Shortfall
Saturday’s Boston Herald editorial criticizes politicians and environmental groups for their efforts to obstruct the Weaver’s Cove project, in light of rising gas prices. Opponents of the terminal have threatened legal action in the days since FERC upheld their order approving the plan. [Access to archived articles requires a...