Connecticut’s 2nd District Congressional Candidates Oppose Broadwater
Posted on Nov 1, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Connecticut’s 2nd District Congressional Candidates Oppose Broadwater
According to The Day, Connecticut Congressman Rob Simmons (R-Conn.) and his Democratic challenger both oppose Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal. Simmons is on record as saying, “I don’t believe we will ever see a floating [LNG] terminal in Long Island Sound.” [This article is no longer available...
North Bend City Council Candidates Express Views on LNG
Posted on Nov 1, 2006 in Pipelines, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on North Bend City Council Candidates Express Views on LNG
The World provides local coverage of candidates competing for seats on the North Bend City Council during the upcoming election. None of the four candidates expressed outright opposition to the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal in Coos Bay, Ore., and its accompanying pipeline, but all noted their intention to further evaluate safety and environmental assessments prepared for the...
In Depth: Connecticut Political Opposition to LNG a Battleground in Northeast Energy War
Posted on Oct 31, 2006 in "In Depth", Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on In Depth: Connecticut Political Opposition to LNG a Battleground in Northeast Energy War
With only one week left before the 2006 midterm elections, the proposed Broadwater liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal has become a political whipping boy for Connecticut Congressional candidates from both sides of the aisle. If approved, the joint venture between Shell and TransCanada – a floating storage regasification unit approximately 1200 feet long – would be built in New York...
Editorial: Citizens Should Oppose Proposed Broadwater Terminal
Posted on Oct 27, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Citizens Should Oppose Proposed Broadwater Terminal
Citing public safety and environmental risks, The Fairfield Citizen-News is urging citizens to speak out against Broadwater Energy’s LNG terminal proposed for Long Island Sound. The editorial references President Bush’s signing last week of the Long Island Sound Stewardship Act to illustrate the commercial, cultural, and ecological importance of the...
Gov. Schwarzenegger Takes No Position on LNG
Posted on Oct 27, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Gov. Schwarzenegger Takes No Position on LNG
According to The Malibu Times, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger issued a statement on Wednesday saying that “it would be inappropriate” to express his stance on any proposed LNG terminal before its regulatory review is concluded. He also emphasized that all proposals must adhere to stringent environmental and public safety standards in order to receive his...
Op-ed: Proposed Battery Rock Terminal Threatens Public Safety
Posted on Oct 27, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Proposed Battery Rock Terminal Threatens Public Safety
An attorney for the Conservation Law Foundation opposes Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Kerry Healey’s original position on AES’ proposed Battery Rock LNG terminal, asserting that the import facility would pose a danger to a nearby high school, recreational areas, and shipping lanes. Last week, Healey described Battery Rock as the “least problematic [proposed...