Saint John City Council Supports Land-Based Brunswick Pipeline Route
Posted on Nov 7, 2006 in Pipelines, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Saint John City Council Supports Land-Based Brunswick Pipeline Route
The Associated Press reports that the Saint John City Council has voted in favor of a land-based route for the proposed Brunswick Pipeline. City councilors had reportedly previously expressed a preference for a marine route. Saint John Mayor Norm MacFarlan rejects claims that the Council’s change in position is connected to a recently-promised $5.35 million endowment from the...
At Least Two Candidates for Massachusetts Governor’s Council Oppose Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Nov 6, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on At Least Two Candidates for Massachusetts Governor’s Council Oppose Weaver’s Cove
The Herald News reports that Massachusetts Governor’s Council incumbent candidate Carole A. Fiola and Republican challenger Philip C. Paleologos oppose the FERC-approved Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal. The article does not mention the stance of the third candidate, Paul R....
Delay in Cabrillo Port Terminal Review Process
Posted on Nov 6, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Delay in Cabrillo Port Terminal Review Process
The Australian reports on the regulatory review process for BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal offshore California, indicating that BHP Billiton expects California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s decision on the project no earlier than first quarter 2007. Federal consistency review of the project is also scheduled for early...
Nova Scotia to Challenge Proposed Brunswick Pipeline at Hearings
Posted on Nov 6, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Pipelines, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Nova Scotia to Challenge Proposed Brunswick Pipeline at Hearings
The Chronicle Herald reports that Nova Scotian officials will contest Emera Inc.’s proposed Brunswick Pipeline, which would pass through New Brunswick and connect the planned Canaport LNG terminal directly to the U.S. pipeline network. Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald and other officials are reportedly concerned that lower tolls on the Brunswick Pipeline could put two LNG...
Massachusetts Gubernatorial Candidates to Discuss Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Nov 3, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Massachusetts Gubernatorial Candidates to Discuss Weaver’s Cove
The Standard-Times reports that the four Massachusetts gubernatorial candidates will discuss the FERC-approved Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal, among other issues, during a forum being held today at the University of Massachusetts...
Opponents and BHP Billiton React to Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Comments on LNG
Posted on Nov 2, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Opponents and BHP Billiton React to Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Comments on LNG
Local anti-LNG activists are expressing cautious optimism regarding California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s statement that he will not declare a stance on any particular LNG terminal proposed for the state until the regulatory review process is complete. An environmental advisor for terminal developer BHP Billiton called the Governor’s statement “prudent.” ...