Editorial: AES Bill Should Be Resurrected
Posted on Mar 17, 2006 in Environmental, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: AES Bill Should Be Resurrected
In light of the rising demand for natural gas in the United States, The Boston Herald says the AES bill that was sent to a “study” earlier in the week should be given a second chance. The paper says that the proposed Battery Rock terminal on Outer Brewster Island would provide supply to help alleviate the energy shortfall and do so in a safe...
Georgia Senate Committee Passes AGL Pipeline Legislation
Posted on Mar 17, 2006 in Pipelines, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Georgia Senate Committee Passes AGL Pipeline Legislation
A Georgia Senate committee passed a bill on Wednesday that would allow Atlanta Gas Light to levy a surcharge on Georgia customers for an expansion of its natural gas distribution system. The bill would create a streamlined regulatory review process to facilitate the construction of an interconnect to receive gas directly from the Elba Island LNG terminal. The Associated Press reports...
Interim Report of the Long Island Sound LNG Task Force Available at FERC
Posted on Mar 17, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Interim Report of the Long Island Sound LNG Task Force Available at FERC
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection yesterday submitted to FERC the Long Island Sound LNG Task Force’s Interim Report on the proposed Broadwater LNG terminal. The Task Force concludes that “never before has there been such a development proposed [as Broadwater]” and emphasizes that “every alternative should be...
Editorial: “Transnational” LNG Plan Is Necessary
Posted on Mar 16, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: “Transnational” LNG Plan Is Necessary
In an editorial published today, The Boston Globe criticizes two onshore terminal proposals in Massachusetts, but acknowledges the increasing demand for energy. The paper stresses the importance of “a reliable, safe, and environmentally benign system of LNG delivery” in New England, and calls on U.S. and Canadian politicians “to produce a transnational plan that works...
Legislator Proposes Bill to Block LNG Transit in Narragansett Bay
Posted on Mar 16, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Storage, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Legislator Proposes Bill to Block LNG Transit in Narragansett Bay
Rhode Island State Rep. Raymond E. Gallison Jr. has introduced legislation for the second consecutive year that would prevent LNG vessels from transiting the Narragansett Bay in an effort to stop the proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal. The bill requires transiting tankers to maintain a distance of 1.5 miles away from residential areas and urban infrastructure, and establishes...
Brewster Island Bill Sent for “Study” Not Vote
Posted on Mar 15, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Brewster Island Bill Sent for “Study” Not Vote
The Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets has sent to “study” legislation that would allow an LNG terminal on Outer Brewster Island. Opponents of the proposal welcomed this step, expecting that the bill will not move forward. However, Rep. David Flynn (D-Bridgewater), co-chairman of the committee, said that the bill may be resurrected “if...