Baldacci Critical of Canadian Federal Position on LNG Vessel Traffic Thru Head Harbour Passage
Posted on Sep 18, 2009 in Canada & Mexico, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Baldacci Critical of Canadian Federal Position on LNG Vessel Traffic Thru Head Harbour Passage
Speaking to the media during the annual conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers, Gov. John Baldacci (D-Maine) criticized the decision by the Canadian federal government to prohibit LNG vessels from transiting Canada’s internal waters in the Head Harbour Passage. According to the Telegraph-Journal, Governor Baldacci encouraged the federal Canadian...
Florida Governor Supports Port Dolphin LNG Deepwater Port Proposal
Posted on Sep 15, 2009 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Florida Governor Supports Port Dolphin LNG Deepwater Port Proposal
The Tampa Bay Business Journal reports that Governor Charlie Crist (R-Fla.) announced his support yesterday for the planned Port Dolphin LNG deepwater port.
Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Opposes LNG Projects Planned for Offshore New Jersey
Posted on Sep 14, 2009 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Opposes LNG Projects Planned for Offshore New Jersey
Chris Daggett, an Independent running for governor of New Jersey, said last week that he opposes the LNG import projects proposed for offshore New Jersey, saying that New Jersey should move away from fossil fuels. Read more in the Courier Post (Cherry Hill,...
Fall River Mayoral Candidates Address Proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG Project
Posted on Aug 25, 2009 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Fall River Mayoral Candidates Address Proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG Project
The News Herald reports that several candidates for mayor of Fall River, Mass., attended a public forum and explained their views on the proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG project. Of the five candidates in attendance, only one expressed support for the...
Oregon Senator Proposes LNG Amendment in Energy Appropriations Bill
Posted on Aug 20, 2009 in Liquefaction, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Oregon Senator Proposes LNG Amendment in Energy Appropriations Bill
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) told the Daily Astorian [subscription required] that he proposed an amendment to the energy and water appropriations bill that would have prohibited the use of federal funds for the permitting of any U.S. LNG terminal that could export domestic natural gas. The amendment was not included in the bill passed by the Senate, but Sen. Merkley noted that he...
Bradwood Landing Opponents Seek Recall of Two Clatsop County Commissioners
Posted on Jul 22, 2009 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Bradwood Landing Opponents Seek Recall of Two Clatsop County Commissioners
Two new groups opposing the planned Bradwood Landing LNG project, “District 1 for the Columbia” and “Democracy in District 5,” have announced that they will seek to recall Clatsop County Commissioners Jeff Hazen and Ann Samuelson over their support for the Bradwood Landing LNG import terminal. The Daily Astorian provides additional...