Cabrillo Port Opponents Note Contradiction at Signing of Greenhouse Emissions Bill
Posted on Oct 5, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Cabrillo Port Opponents Note Contradiction at Signing of Greenhouse Emissions Bill
Several California residents believe that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s signing of a bill to reduce greenhouse emissions in California is contrary to his apparent support for the importation of LNG into the state. In response to environmental concerns raised by opponents of BHP Billiton’s Cabrillo Port LNG proposal, Deputy Press Secretary Darrel Ng said that the company will...
Lawsuit Challenges Zoning Ordinance Potentially Affecting Sparrows Point Project
Posted on Oct 5, 2006 in Litigation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Lawsuit Challenges Zoning Ordinance Potentially Affecting Sparrows Point Project
AES is contesting a Baltimore County zoning law that would effectively prevent the construction of its planned LNG terminal in Sparrows Point, Md. In a federal lawsuit filed on Sept. 22, the company asserted that Baltimore County lacks LNG terminal siting authority, a power exclusively reserved for FERC. Local opposition to the project prompted the Baltimore County Council to pass...
Nova Scotia Optimistic About Bear Head Terminal’s Fate
Posted on Oct 3, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Nova Scotia Optimistic About Bear Head Terminal’s Fate
Despite the failure to finalize a sale of the Bear Head LNG terminal between Anadarko Petroleum Corp. and U.S. Venture Energy, Nova Scotia’s government remains optimistic that the project will move forward. “Now, it will be up to Anadarko to find another company to take over, and we are working through Nova Scotia Business Inc. and doing all we can to help those...
California Gubernatorial Candidate Criticizes Cabrillo Port
Posted on Oct 2, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California Gubernatorial Candidate Criticizes Cabrillo Port
Citing environmental and public safety concerns, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Phil Angelides has expressed opposition to BHP Billiton’s Cabrillo Port LNG terminal planned for offshore California, according to The Los Angeles Times. Angelides stated that, if elected, he would veto the project. However, BHP Billiton spokesperson Pat Cassidy countered Angelides’ claims,...
Fall River Mayor Opposes Eminent Domain
Posted on Sep 29, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Fall River Mayor Opposes Eminent Domain
Fall River Mayor Edward M. Lambert, Jr. reaffirmed his position that he will not invoke eminent domain to seize the land Weaver’s Cove Energy plans to utilize for its LNG terminal. According to The Herald News, however, as a strategic matter Lambert has decided not to veto the eminent domain resolution approved by the City Council on Sept. 26; instead, he will take no action...
Canadian Prime Minister Affirms Opposition to LNG Vessels Transiting Head Harbour
Posted on Sep 28, 2006 in Canada & Mexico, LNGLawBlog, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Canadian Prime Minister Affirms Opposition to LNG Vessels Transiting Head Harbour
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper affirmed his opposition on Tuesday to the use of Canadian waters to support LNG projects proposed for the U.S.-side of Passamaquoddy Bay. During Tuesday’s Question Period in the House of Commons, Harper said he opposed the transit of LNG tankers through Head Harbour and expressed his belief that the waters of Passamaquoddy Bay are within...