Regulatory Obstacles and Rising Costs May Limit U.S. LNG Development
Posted on Oct 27, 2006 in Blog, LNGLawBlog, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Regulatory Obstacles and Rising Costs May Limit U.S. LNG Development
According to Bill Cooper, executive director of the Center for Liquefied Natural Gas, regulatory obstacles and increasing costs will limit the number of LNG terminals constructed in the U.S. to between seven and nine, less than 20% of terminals proposed. During a speech at a Louisiana State University energy conference on Wednesday, Cooper voiced his disappointment with the opposition...
Coalition Supports LNG Infrastructure Development in Massachusetts
Posted on Oct 26, 2006 in Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Coalition Supports LNG Infrastructure Development in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Affordable Reliable Electricity Alliance, a coalition of energy companies, businesses and labor groups, is calling for the approval of at least one LNG project proposed for Massachusetts. The coalition contends that siting an LNG terminal in Massachusetts will help offset decreasing domestic natural gas supplies and increasing demand for natural gas by power plants in...
Louisiana Representative Urges Dredging of Calcasieu River Ship Channel to Accommodate LNG Shipments
Posted on Oct 26, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Louisiana Representative Urges Dredging of Calcasieu River Ship Channel to Accommodate LNG Shipments
U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany (R-La.) will seek additional federal funds to deepen and widen the Calcasieu River Ship Channel, which he said is critical to Louisiana’s economy and U.S. energy security. Current dimensions of the channel prevent the passage of some large vessels. “We need to get the channel back to its original specifications,” Boustany said last Thursday...
Massachusetts Gubernatorial Candidate Would Not Sign Legislation Supporting Battery Rock Project
Posted on Oct 26, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Massachusetts Gubernatorial Candidate Would Not Sign Legislation Supporting Battery Rock Project
Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Kerry Healey has previously called AES’ proposed Battery Rock LNG terminal “the least objectionable of the four proposals which I have seen so far,” but would not sign legislation approving its placement on Outer Brewster Island, according to her spokesperson. Some state lawmakers have criticized Healey’s characterization of...
Georgia Public Service Commission Candidate Calls for Additional LNG
Posted on Oct 25, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Georgia Public Service Commission Candidate Calls for Additional LNG
The Florida Times-Union features local coverage of candidates vying for seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission. Chuck Eaton, an Atlanta-based realtor challenging one of the two incumbents up for reelection, has expressed support for increasing energy sources, including LNG imports received by the Elba Island LNG...
Ventura County Star Endorses Cabrillo Port Critic
Posted on Oct 25, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Ventura County Star Endorses Cabrillo Port Critic
The Ventura County Star has endorsed Democrat Pedro Nava’s re-election bid to represent the 35th District in the California State Assembly. The newspaper compares Nava’s position on BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal with his opponent Cristina Martin’s position. Nava has expressed concern regarding the potential environmental impacts of the...