NOAA Administrator Cites Offshore LNG Projects as One Reason for Addressing Marine Spatial Planning Issues
Posted on Jul 21, 2009 in Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NOAA Administrator Cites Offshore LNG Projects as One Reason for Addressing Marine Spatial Planning Issues
In an interview with the Associated Press, NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco said the United States ought to consider a comprehensive marine spatial planning policy as a means to manage competing uses of ocean resources, specifically noting offshore LNG import terminals as a new competing...
Canadian Ambassador Reaffirms Canada’s Opposition to LNG Vessel Transit Associated with Downeast LNG
Posted on Jul 16, 2009 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Canadian Ambassador Reaffirms Canada’s Opposition to LNG Vessel Transit Associated with Downeast LNG
In a letter to FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff, Canada’s ambassador to the United States Michael Wilson reiterated Canada’s position that the waters of Head Harbour Passage are internal waters of Canada and that Canada “maintains the right to control and regulate their use.” Referring to the recently issued Downeast LNG Draft EIS, Ambassador Wilson goes on to note...
County Board to Vote on Bradwood Landing LNG Land Use Issues July 16
Posted on Jul 9, 2009 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on County Board to Vote on Bradwood Landing LNG Land Use Issues July 16
Yesterday’s meeting of the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners on land use issues related to the Bradwood Landing LNG import project ended with the commissioners scheduling a follow-up meeting on July 16 for additional deliberations and a vote. The Daily Astorian provides coverage of yesterday’s public hearing on the...
European LNG Headlines
Posted on Jul 8, 2009 in Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on European LNG Headlines
European Commission’s Joint Research Centre Releases LNG Report (Press Statement) OMV Has Moved Some Staff Out of Iran Due to Tumult Following Presidential Election (Platts LNG Daily) [Subscription required] UK Gas Turns Down, LNG Cargoes Head to Europe (Reuters) South Korea Courts Poland on Nuclear, LNG Projects...
New Brunswick Premier Discusses Downeast LNG DEIS
Posted on Jul 8, 2009 in Canada & Mexico, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on New Brunswick Premier Discusses Downeast LNG DEIS
Speaking with the Canadian Press yesterday, New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham reiterated a number of the critical issues raised by a report prepared by his administration in response to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) issued by FERC staff for the Downeast LNG...
Analysis: Challenging Politics Surrounds LNG in Oregon State Legislature
Posted on Jul 2, 2009 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Analysis: Challenging Politics Surrounds LNG in Oregon State Legislature
The Forest Grove News-Times (Ore.) provides an analysis of the political challenges surrounding LNG in the Oregon legislature. The piece looks at the politics surrounding HB 3058 and SB 977 and notes the difficult position some lawmakers face when dealing with this frequently emotional issue for...