LNG Bill Faces Uncertain Future in Oregon Legislature
Posted on Apr 27, 2009 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Bill Faces Uncertain Future in Oregon Legislature
Oregon State Rep. Chuck Riley (D), co-sponsor of a bill that would require LNG project developers to prove that Oregon needs LNG imports before building an import terminal in the state, told the Hillsboro Argus that the bill may be dead. The Argus also offers coverage of a public hearing on the bill held earlier this...
Oregon House Committee Holds Hearing on LNG Measure
Posted on Apr 17, 2009 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon House Committee Holds Hearing on LNG Measure
An Oregon House committee heard testimony yesterday regarding a proposal that would establish additional requirements for LNG projects developed in the state. The bill, HB 2015, would require, among other things, a finding by the Oregon Department of Energy that domestic natural gas supplies are insufficient and that LNG is needed to moderate gas prices. Oregon Public Broadcasting...
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Sustains New York State’s Objection to Broadwater LNG Project
Posted on Apr 14, 2009 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Secretary of Commerce Sustains New York State’s Objection to Broadwater LNG Project
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary F. Locke has sustained New York State’s objection to the Broadwater LNG import project under the Coastal Zone Management Act. New York had argued that the project was inconsistent with the state’s federally approved Coastal Zone Management Plan. Secretary Locke sustained the state’s objection, concluding that the record did not...
IPAMS Expresses Concern Over Gazprom’s Involvement in Costa Azul LNG Terminal
Posted on Apr 10, 2009 in Canada & Mexico, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on IPAMS Expresses Concern Over Gazprom’s Involvement in Costa Azul LNG Terminal
The trade group Independent Petroleum Association of Mountain States (IPAMS) released a statement yesterday expressing concern regarding Gazprom’s announcement that it has secured regasification capacity at the Energia Costa Azul LNG import terminal. In a statement IPAMS said that Gazprom’s involvement in the North American LNG market could “have devastating effects...
Connecticut Governor Critical of Plan to Expand FERC’s Infrastructure Siting Authority
Posted on Apr 1, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Connecticut Governor Critical of Plan to Expand FERC’s Infrastructure Siting Authority
Citing the state’s unsuccessful efforts to persuade FERC to grant it a “seat at the table” for discussions regarding the Broadwater LNG import proposal, Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell (R) has announced her opposition to legislation under consideration in the U.S. Senate that would expand FERC’s energy infrastructure siting authority. Governor Rell told...
Ore. Secretary of State Investigating NorthernStar’s Conduct During Recent Referendum
Posted on Mar 31, 2009 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Ore. Secretary of State Investigating NorthernStar’s Conduct During Recent Referendum
A spokesperson for the office of Kate Brown, Oregon’s Secretary of State, told The Daily News (Longview, Wash.) that an investigation of NorthernStar Natural Gas’ conduct during a recent referendum remains active and will not be complete until May. The article notes that NorthernStar is accused of improper polling activities and failing to disclose some of its election...