New Jersey Governor Announces Opposition to LNG Projects
Posted on Apr 23, 2010 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New Jersey Governor Announces Opposition to LNG Projects
Governor Chris Christie (R-N.J.) said yesterday that “as long as I am governor, this administration will oppose any application for liquefied natural gas.” According to the Asbury Park Press, Gov. Christie noted that he is not convinced that LNG deepwater ports are needed or would lower energy costs for...
Opposition to Bradwood Landing LNG Project Marks Mayor’s Tenure
Posted on Apr 22, 2010 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Opposition to Bradwood Landing LNG Project Marks Mayor’s Tenure
A piece in The Daily News (Longview, Wash.) examines the first four months of Mayor George Wehrfritz’s term in office, including his continuing opposition to the planned Bradwood Landing LNG...
Rhode Island Town Adopts Three-Part Plan to Address Weaver’s Cove LNG Project
Posted on Apr 22, 2010 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Rhode Island Town Adopts Three-Part Plan to Address Weaver’s Cove LNG Project
The Jamestown Press reports that the Jamestown, R.I., Town Council recently adopted a three-part plan to address the proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG import project. The plan proposes forming a five-member LNG Threat Committee, hosting a “congress of town councils” for affected communities to ratify a joint resolution opposing the Weaver’s Cove LNG proposal, and...
Canadian Officials Reiterate Opposition to LNG Traffic in Canada’s Head Harbour Passage Following Progress on Energy Corridors
Posted on Apr 15, 2010 in Canada & Mexico, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Canadian Officials Reiterate Opposition to LNG Traffic in Canada’s Head Harbour Passage Following Progress on Energy Corridors
A number of Canadian officials reiterated the Harper Government’s opposition to LNG tanker traffic through Canadian waters of the Head Harbour Passage. These statements came following a decision by Maine lawmakers to end a moratorium on new energy corridors between Maine and New Brunswick. The Kennebec Journal offers further coverage. Separately, Mayor John Craig of St. Andrews,...
European LNG Headlines
Posted on Apr 13, 2010 in Markets and Competition, Pipelines, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on European LNG Headlines
Romania, Georgia, Azerbaijan Sign LNG Transit MOU (Mediafax)
Oregon Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss Views on LNG Import Proposals
Posted on Mar 31, 2010 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss Views on LNG Import Proposals
Several candidates running for governor in Oregon participated in a debate last night. The Oregonian reports that the event was organized by a number of environmental groups and featured discussion of the LNG import project proposed in the state. Democratic candidates Bill Bradbury and John Kitzhaber offered their views on the LNG proposals, with Bradbury saying that the state should...