Passamaquoddy Bay is the Last Viable Site for LNG Terminals in Maine, Developer Says
Posted on Oct 25, 2005 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Passamaquoddy Bay is the Last Viable Site for LNG Terminals in Maine, Developer Says
According to Brian Smith of Quoddy Bay LLC, Passamaquoddy Bay is the last viable site for LNG facilities in Maine. Northern Maine is a place ideal for terminal developments because of the area’s low-density population and its proximity to the southern New England market, but south of Passamaquoddy Bay, sheltered waters are scarce. An article published today in Down East, the...
Politics Spurs LNG Development in United States
Posted on Oct 24, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Politics Spurs LNG Development in United States
Political support is fostering growth in the LNG industry despite resistance from residents and environmentalists to construct receiving terminals in the United States. It is expected that the nation will have enough infrastructure in place to receive 25% of international LNG imports by 2030. Today’s Lloyd’s List has the story. [Subscription...
States Could Spearhead Bills in Conflict with FERC’s Authority Over LNG Projects
Posted on Oct 24, 2005 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on States Could Spearhead Bills in Conflict with FERC’s Authority Over LNG Projects
The Energy Act 2005 makes FERC the lead agency for LNG projects. However, states could introduce bills that influence emergency response planning, water, zoning and other necessary elements that must be addressed before a terminal proposal can progress. Today’s Lloyd’s List has the story on the inevitable conflict over states’ rights and federal jurisdiction....
Fall River Mayoral Candidates Exchange Words Over Weaver’s Cove Project
Posted on Oct 5, 2005 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Fall River Mayoral Candidates Exchange Words Over Weaver’s Cove Project
The Herald News today reported that Fall River mayoral challenger F. George Jacome asked incumbent Edward M. Lambert Jr. why the fight against the proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG receiving terminal is more important than the city’s dismal school...
Rep. Capps Disapproves Cabrillo Port LNG Terminal
Posted on Sep 29, 2005 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Rep. Capps Disapproves Cabrillo Port LNG Terminal
Rep. Lois Capps, D-Santa Barbara, has expressed opposition to the proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal, citing BHP Billiton’s inadequate responses to concerns regarding potential terrorist attacks, ship wrecks and natural disasters. Yesterday’s Malibu Times has the story. [This article has been...
States and Developers Ask FERC to Modify Anticipated LNG Rule
Posted on Sep 27, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on States and Developers Ask FERC to Modify Anticipated LNG Rule
States and developers of proposed LNG facilities are asking FERC to amend a proposed rule that would mandate companies to engage in a pre-filing process a minimum of six months prior to the official application, according to an article in yesterday’s Natural Gas Intelligence. [Subscription...