Kelliher Comments on Gas Composition and LNG Regional Siting Policy
Posted on Apr 25, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Kelliher Comments on Gas Composition and LNG Regional Siting Policy
FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher today commented on current natural gas industry issues, including gas composition issues and arguments for regional LNG terminal siting. Speaking at the monthly Natural Gas Roundtable in Washington, Kelliher stated that a rulemaking setting national standards for gas quality and interchangeability “presupposes a national problem,” which...
Opponents Protest Weaver’s Cove Project at Rally
Posted on Apr 25, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Opponents Protest Weaver’s Cove Project at Rally
Several Massachusetts politicians yesterday joined a crowd of about 150 people outside the proposed site for the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal to demonstrate against the project, which critics say could endanger nearby residents. “This is not because we don’t understand the need for energy; we understand the need, but we have to respect the desires of people locally who...
Louisiana Legislator Welcomes Weaver’s Cove Project
Posted on Apr 24, 2006 in Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Louisiana Legislator Welcomes Weaver’s Cove Project
Amid mounting public opposition against the proposed Weaver’s Cove terminal in Massachusetts, U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany (R-La.) has invited Hess LNG, the project’s developer, to build the facility in his district in Louisiana. “The residents of Cameron Parish are receptive to the construction and operation of LNG terminals in their community,” Boustany said in...
Rally Against Weaver’s Cove Proposal Planned for Monday
Posted on Apr 21, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Rally Against Weaver’s Cove Proposal Planned for Monday
Today’s Herald News reports that critics of the proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG facility, including U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry (D-Mass.) and Fall River Mayor Edward M. Lambert Jr., have scheduled a rally against the project on Monday. “These rallies are not for nothing,” Lambert said. “The purpose is to continue to try and gain media attention, particularly...
Massachusetts Senators Prevent Attempt to Remove Brightman Street Bridge
Posted on Apr 14, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Massachusetts Senators Prevent Attempt to Remove Brightman Street Bridge
Sens. Edward Kennedy and John Kerry have blocked an attempt by Senate Republicans to raze the Brightman Street Bridge, according to the Associated Press. Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) introduced language in a heating assistance bill that would have nullified a provision in a federal transportation statute that prevents destruction of the bridge. Demolition of the bridge is necessary to...
N.J. Rep. Plans Legislation Barring LNG Facilities
Posted on Apr 14, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on N.J. Rep. Plans Legislation Barring LNG Facilities
Responding to Safe Harbor Energy’s plan to build an LNG facility 19 miles off the New Jersey coast, U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-6) says he may introduce legislation that would prohibit the construction of such facilities offshore New Jersey. According to Pallone’s spokesperson, the bill aims to create a “clean ocean zone” that would cover waters from the...