LNG Opponents Accuse Project Developer of Push Polling
Posted on Aug 8, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Opponents Accuse Project Developer of Push Polling
The Daily Astorian [subscription required] reports that several opponents of the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal have accused project backers of push polling as a referendum on the siting of a natural gas pipeline associated with the LNG project...
Massachusetts Gov. Signs LNG Siting Bill into Law
Posted on Aug 8, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Massachusetts Gov. Signs LNG Siting Bill into Law
The Fall River Herald News (Mass.) reports that Gov. Deval Patrick (D-Mass.) has signed a bill into law that will require a 5,000-foot distance from the center of an LNG storage tank and a 1,500-foot distance from the hull of an LNG carrier to any residential home, retirement community, school, hospital, healthcare facility or business. The law applies to any LNG terminal facility...
Political and Economic Issues Facing LNG Projects in Oregon Examined
Posted on Aug 7, 2008 in Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Political and Economic Issues Facing LNG Projects in Oregon Examined
The Oregonian analyzes political and economic issues surrounding the proposed LNG terminals in Oregon, focusing on the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal.
Oregon Senator Asks FERC to Delay Decision on Bradwood Landing LNG Project
Posted on Aug 6, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Senator Asks FERC to Delay Decision on Bradwood Landing LNG Project
The Oregonian reports that Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) submitted a letter to FERC requesting that FERC delay its decision on the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG import terminal until “the outstanding environmental and economic issues are fully addressed in public...
Daily Letters to the Editor
Posted on Aug 4, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Daily Letters to the Editor
Daily Astorian (Ore.) (in favor of incorporating energy conservation alternatives into the Bradwood Landing LNG project design)Daily Astorian (Ore.) (opposed to the Bradwood Landing LNG...
SUEZ LNG NA President Testifies Before Congressional Committee
Posted on Jul 31, 2008 in Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics | Comments Off on SUEZ LNG NA President Testifies Before Congressional Committee
In testimony given yesterday before the U.S. House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, SUEZ LNG NA President and CEO Clay Harris emphasized the importance of LNG’s role in moderating natural gas prices in the U.S. market by diversifying gas supply. However, Harris noted that LNG should be viewed as a supplement to North American gas supplies, not a fuel...