Democratic Congress May Consider Regional Siting Process
Posted on Nov 27, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Democratic Congress May Consider Regional Siting Process
The Boston Herald reports that several prominent New England lawmakers who will assume congressional committee positions have expressed a desire to revamp the current case-by-case method of evaluating proposed LNG terminals. “The seismic shift in Congress holds great promise for finally advancing a thoughtful regional approach on the siting of LNG terminals,” according to a...
Opposition to Broadwater Remains Steadfast
Posted on Nov 27, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Opposition to Broadwater Remains Steadfast
The Broadwater LNG terminal continues to draw opposition from local environmental groups and politicians, including recently re-elected U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman. “[T]his facility has no place in Long Island Sound,” Lieberman said. Meanwhile, the project director for Broadwater reports that the terminal will seek long-term supply contracts, rather than spot market...
Distributor Says Canaport Terminal May Not Serve Canadian Markets
Posted on Nov 22, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Distributor Says Canaport Terminal May Not Serve Canadian Markets
Before the Canadian National Energy Board’s hearings on the proposed Brunswick Pipeline closed, a representative of a Canadian natural gas distributor expressed concern that the Canaport LNG terminal may not supply gas to Canadian markets. Canaport project developers responded that a commitment to local markets is contemplated, but not yet finalized. The Associated Press article...
Former California State Official Joins NorthernStar Energy
Posted on Nov 22, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Former California State Official Joins NorthernStar Energy
Former California Energy Commission chairman Joe Desmond has accepted a management position with NorthernStar Energy, which is seeking to develop the Crystal Clearwater Port LNG terminal offshore California. According to the Malibu Surfside News, Desmond had been an important advisor to Gov. Schwarzenegger on offshore LNG terminals. [The story is on page...
Somerset Residents to Vote on Reallocating Funds in Weaver’s Cove Battle
Posted on Nov 22, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Somerset Residents to Vote on Reallocating Funds in Weaver’s Cove Battle
Somerset residents will decide during a town meeting on Monday whether $25,000 appropriated to help fund Fall River’s efforts to oppose the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal should be reallocated to cover the legal costs of thwarting a pipeline that would transport LNG from the terminal through Somerset. The Providence Journal has the details. [Free registration...
Sparrows Point Critics Speak Out at LNG Task Force Meeting
Posted on Nov 22, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Sparrows Point Critics Speak Out at LNG Task Force Meeting
Critics of AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal voiced their opposition at the final public meeting of Maryland’s LNG Task Force on Monday. The leader of the LNG Opposition Team, a local organization opposed to the terminal, encouraged attendees to visit the Maryland Department of the Environment’s website to learn more about the task force’s efforts to...