Pennsylvania Congressman Voices Support for Exporting Shale Gas as LNG
Posted on Apr 20, 2011 in LNG Exports, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Pennsylvania Congressman Voices Support for Exporting Shale Gas as LNG
Representative Glenn Thompson (R-Penn.) told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that he supports the export of natural gas produced from the Marcellus shale gas play as LNG. Representative Thompson noted that he would support efforts to export the Marcellus gas via the Cove Point LNG terminal if liquefaction equipment is installed...
Three Mass. Politicians Ask State Government to Consider Divesting Shares of Hess Corp. Over Weaver’s Cove LNG Project
Posted on Apr 20, 2011 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Three Mass. Politicians Ask State Government to Consider Divesting Shares of Hess Corp. Over Weaver’s Cove LNG Project
Three members of Massachusetts’ congressional delegation, including Sen. John Kerry (D) and Reps. Barney Frank (D) and Jim McGovern (D), sent a letter to Massachusetts Treasurer Steve Grossman requesting that his office investigate the possibility of divesting the state’s shares of Hess Corporation. Hess is the primary developer backing the Weaver’s Cove LNG import...
Candidates in New Brunswick Oppose LNG Vessel Transits
Posted on Apr 18, 2011 in Canada & Mexico, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Candidates in New Brunswick Oppose LNG Vessel Transits
All five candidates running for the national Parliament from the district of New Brunswick Southwest expressed their opposition to LNG vessels transiting Canadian waters of the Passamaquoddy Bay. The Daily Gleaner (New Brunswick, Canada) provides additional...
Georgia House Resolution Urges Monthly Meetings with Stakeholders on Southeast LNG Truck Delivery Proposal
Posted on Apr 15, 2011 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Georgia House Resolution Urges Monthly Meetings with Stakeholders on Southeast LNG Truck Delivery Proposal
The Georgia House of Representatives passed HR 615 yesterday. HR 615 is a non-binding resolution, that urges various stakeholders to convene monthly meetings with Southeast LNG to discuss the company’s proposal to deliver via truck LNG previously imported to the Elba Island terminal. Read more in the Savannah Morning...
Rhode Island Senate Passes Resolution Opposing Weaver’s Cove LNG
Posted on Apr 7, 2011 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Rhode Island Senate Passes Resolution Opposing Weaver’s Cove LNG
This week the Rhode Island Senate passed S. 456, a resolution opposing the planned Weaver’s Cove LNG import project. EastBayRI.com offers additional coverage.
Rhode Island Senate to Vote on Resolution Opposing Weaver’s Cove LNG Proposal
Posted on Apr 4, 2011 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Rhode Island Senate to Vote on Resolution Opposing Weaver’s Cove LNG Proposal
The Rhode Island Senate is expected to vote this week on S. 456, a resolution that would urge federal regulators to oppose the Weaver’s Cove LNG import proposal. The Boston Globe offers additional...