Politicians Dismiss WSJ Criticism
Posted on Jan 12, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Politicians Dismiss WSJ Criticism
U.S. Rep. James McGovern says he is not concerned about the Wall Street Journal’s criticism on his efforts to hinder LNG development in Fall River, Mass. “If the choice is between getting a pat on the back from The Wall Street Journal editorial board or doing what the people of Fall River want, I will always stand with the people of Fall River,” he said in response to...
Va. Bill Encourages LNG Development
Posted on Jan 11, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Va. Bill Encourages LNG Development
A bill sponsored by Va. Sen. Frank Wagner is calling for energy development in the state, including an LNG terminal in the region. Read more in yesterday’s Platts LNG Daily. [Subscription...
Energy Secretary Bodman Confident Diverted LNG Cargoes Won’t Affect U.S. Supply
Posted on Jan 6, 2006 in LNGLawBlog, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Energy Secretary Bodman Confident Diverted LNG Cargoes Won’t Affect U.S. Supply
Emphasizing the fact that LNG currently is a relatively small percentage of the overall U.S. gas supply, Secretary of Energy Sam Bodman indicated he is not worried about the possibility that higher European natural gas prices would draw many LNG vessels to Europe as opposed to the U.S. Bodman also noted that a majority of the shipments that diverted to Europe during the summer of...
Tribe Need Not Release LNG Documents
Posted on Jan 6, 2006 in LNGLawBlog, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Tribe Need Not Release LNG Documents
A Maine court ruled last week that Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Reservation does not need to release information about its LNG discussions, because in negotiating a land lease with Quoddy Bay LNG the Reservation acted as a business corporation rather than as a municipality. Two newspapers had sued the Reservation under the Maine Freedom of Access Act, seeking lease agreements and...
Delaware Urges Supreme Court To Appoint Special Master in Boundary Case with New Jersey
Posted on Jan 5, 2006 in LNGLawBlog, Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Delaware Urges Supreme Court To Appoint Special Master in Boundary Case with New Jersey
In a responsive motion filed with the U.S. Supreme Court on December 28, Delaware has asked the Court to appoint a Special Master to conduct a fact-finding procedure, including comprehensive “historical research,” in order to determine the states’ ability to regulate use of the Delaware River. New Jersey previously requested that the Court make a decision in 2006,...
Georgia State Legislator Considering Bill To Encourage Elba Island Expansion
Posted on Jan 5, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Georgia State Legislator Considering Bill To Encourage Elba Island Expansion
Georgia State Congressman Jeff Lewis of Cartersville, Chairman of the House Public Utilities Commission, has indicated that he is considering legislation that would encourage the expansion of the Elba Island LNG terminal in order to bring more supplies of natural gas to Georgia consumers. Lewis also plans to introduce a bill to do away with the state sales tax on...