Port Commission, Oregon LNG Settle Dispute Over Site Lease Contract
Posted on Jun 15, 2010 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Port Commission, Oregon LNG Settle Dispute Over Site Lease Contract
Last week the Port of Astoria Commission approved an agreement settling the dispute between the Port and Oregon LNG over the lease for the site for the proposed regasification terminal. The Daily Astorian describes the terms of the settlement and notes that the commissioners agreed to the settlement as long as they are not held personally liable for violations of the agreement....
Port Commission to Vote on Settlement with Oregon LNG Next Week
Posted on May 14, 2010 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Port Commission to Vote on Settlement with Oregon LNG Next Week
The Daily Astorian reports that the Port of Astoria Commission is expected to vote on a proposed settlement between the Commission and Oregon LNG next Tuesday. The Commission held a meeting this week to discuss and hear public comments on the proposed...
Court Upholds Division of Property Taxes Paid by Gulf LNG
Posted on May 6, 2010 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Court Upholds Division of Property Taxes Paid by Gulf LNG
A chancery judge for Jones County, Miss., has decided to uphold the division of property taxes paid by Gulf LNG among local communities and school districts. The Mississippi Press provides further...
Port Commissioners to Discuss Settlement with Oregon LNG Tonight
Posted on May 6, 2010 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Port Commissioners to Discuss Settlement with Oregon LNG Tonight
The Port of Astoria Port Commission scheduled a meeting this evening to discuss the proposed settlement between the Port and Oregon LNG regarding an extension of the sublease for the Oregon LNG facility site. The Daily Astorian provides further...
D.C. Circuit Holds FERC Adequately Addressed WGL’s Concerns with Cove Point LNG Terminal Expansion
Posted on Apr 28, 2010 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on D.C. Circuit Holds FERC Adequately Addressed WGL’s Concerns with Cove Point LNG Terminal Expansion
Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit determined that FERC adequately addressed Washington Gas Light Company’s (WGL) concerns regarding the safety of its distribution system in light of the Cove Point LNG terminal expansion. The appeals court concluded that FERC had complied with the court’s previous order by limiting the amount of...
Bradwood Landing LNG Appeals LUBA Decision
Posted on Apr 26, 2010 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Bradwood Landing LNG Appeals LUBA Decision
The Daily Astorian reports that Bradwood Landing LNG has appealed an Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) decision to the Oregon Court of Appeals. An executive for project developer NorthernStar Natural Gas told the newspaper that he believes the LUBA decision is “flawed in several...