Strong Trade Ties Between United States, Trinidad & Tobago Expected to Continue Under New U.S. President
Posted on Nov 4, 2008 in Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Strong Trade Ties Between United States, Trinidad & Tobago Expected to Continue Under New U.S. President
The Trinidad & Tobago Express reports that U.S. Embassy officials expect the strong bilateral trade relationship between the United States and Trinidad & Tobago, built in part on LNG trade, to continue under either a President Barack Obama or John McCain. “While it is premature to speculate on an election that has yet to take place, or policies of an administration that...
Oregon State Rep. Reiterates Support for LNG Projects
Posted on Oct 30, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon State Rep. Reiterates Support for LNG Projects
Brad Witt, an Oregon state representative, remains supportive of the proposed LNG projects in his state despite public opposition. The Daily Astorian provides further information. [Subscription...
Oregon Congressman Opposes LNG Projects in Oregon
Posted on Oct 23, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Congressman Opposes LNG Projects in Oregon
Congressman David Wu (D-Ore.) announced his opposition to the LNG projects planned for Oregon, saying that he does not believe that “most of the LNG was ever intended to be used locally, and Oregon should not be serving as an energy farm for California.” The Daily Astorian provides additional...
State of Oregon Requests Rehearing in Bradwood Landing LNG Terminal Proceeding
Posted on Oct 21, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on State of Oregon Requests Rehearing in Bradwood Landing LNG Terminal Proceeding
The Daily Astorian reports that the State of Oregon has filed a Request for Rehearing in the Bradwood Landing LNG terminal proceeding. Noting that FERC’s authorization for the project was granted before the State of Oregon completed its review of the project, Gov. Ted Kulongoski (D-Ore.) said, “By requesting a rehearing, FERC has one final opportunity to do this right. If...
McCain Campaign Advisor Concerned that Global LNG Cartel Could Develop
Posted on Oct 17, 2008 in Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on McCain Campaign Advisor Concerned that Global LNG Cartel Could Develop
John McCarrick, an energy advisor to Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) presidential campaign, told the Natural Gas Roundtable that he was concerned that an “OPEC-like cartel” could develop in the global LNG industry. According to Platts LNG Daily, McCarrick went on to note that the campaign has its “eyes on the political hot spots to make sure natural gas is part of...
Analysis Examines Alaska Governor’s Decision to Support Kenai LNG Exports
Posted on Oct 13, 2008 in Liquefaction, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on Analysis Examines Alaska Governor’s Decision to Support Kenai LNG Exports
TIME Magazine offers an analysis of Governor Palin’s (Alaska-R) decision to support continued exports from the Kenai LNG liquefaction facility.