NorthernStar CEO Discusses LNG Vessel Transit
Posted on Feb 8, 2007 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on NorthernStar CEO Discusses LNG Vessel Transit
During a meeting on Monday with the Astoria Rotary Club, NorthernStar Natural Gas’ chief executive officer William “Si” Garrett commented on his company’s expectations regarding the U.S. Coast Guard’s Waterway Suitability Assessment for the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal. Garrett said that his company expects the federal agency to find that the LNG...
Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Calls for U.S.-Certified LNG Vessel Crews
Posted on Feb 7, 2007 in Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Calls for U.S.-Certified LNG Vessel Crews
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has joined other state officials in the call to require U.S.-certified crews to operate LNG tankers in state waters. “The safe and secure transportation of liquefied natural gas is critical to the well-being of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,” Patrick said in a Feb. 5 letter to U.S. Maritime Administrator Sean T....
MARAD Approves Neptune LNG Project
Posted on Jan 31, 2007 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on MARAD Approves Neptune LNG Project
The U.S. Maritime Administration yesterday approved Suez Energy’s Neptune LNG terminal proposed for offshore Gloucester, Mass. According to project developer Suez Energy North America, the terminal will supplement – not replace – supply to the existing Everett LNG terminal, also owned by Suez. Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton reportedly indicated that the...
USCG Adopts Interim Rule on Mooring at Elba Island Terminal
Posted on Jan 23, 2007 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on USCG Adopts Interim Rule on Mooring at Elba Island Terminal
The U.S. Coast Guard has published an interim rule establishing towing vessel requirements for the three potential mooring arrangements available to LNG ships visiting the Elba Island LNG terminal. Although the interim rule goes into effect Feb. 20, the agency is accepting comments until March 20. Friday’s edition of the Federal Register has further...
Editorial: Broadwater Project Is Flawed
Posted on Jan 22, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Broadwater Project Is Flawed
The Stamford Advocate says that the environmental and safety concerns raised by Broadwater Energy’s proposal to build an LNG terminal in Long Island Sound are “well-founded.” The publication supports a “determined and coordinated effort” to oppose the project. [This article is no longer available...
New Non-Profit to Allocate Mitigation Funds for Massachusetts LNG Terminals
Posted on Jan 12, 2007 in Financing, Marine Regulation, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New Non-Profit to Allocate Mitigation Funds for Massachusetts LNG Terminals
If the proposed Northeast Gateway and Neptune LNG terminals off the coast of Massachusetts are built, two Gloucester-based organizations, the Gloucester Fishermen’s Association and the Northeast Seafood Coalition, would help create a non-profit to oversee distribution of $12.6 million of the $47 million package paid by the energy companies to mitigate any effects that the...