Oregon Senator Critical of LNG Projects at Town Hall Meeting
Posted on Feb 22, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Oregon Senator Critical of LNG Projects at Town Hall Meeting
Speaking at a town hall meeting in Beaverton, Ore., U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said that he will oppose the proposed LNG regasification projects in his state until the federal government proves that there is a need for natural gas in the region. The Forest Grove News-Times offers additional...
Consulting Firm to Evaluate Alaskan LNG Proposal
Posted on Feb 21, 2008 in Liquefaction, Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Consulting Firm to Evaluate Alaskan LNG Proposal
Alaskan State Legislator Ralph Samuels (R) has requested an independent evaluation of an “all-Alaska” natural gas pipeline project, like the one proposed by the Alaska Gasline Port Authority, by economic consulting firm Econ One. The study will focus on the costs of constructing an LNG project, as well as the projected market prices in places where the gas could potentially...
Oregon Governor: “Just the Beginning of the Debate” on LNG
Posted on Feb 19, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Governor: “Just the Beginning of the Debate” on LNG
Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski (D) told The Oregonian on Sunday that “[t]here are no easy decisions” for the state of Oregon as it plans for its energy future. Despite recently asking FERC to consider natural gas supply alternatives to LNG, Gov. Kulongoski told the publication that he remains uncertain about opposing...
Boston Firefighters Union Critical of LNG Preparedness
Posted on Feb 18, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Boston Firefighters Union Critical of LNG Preparedness
Citing the recent difficulties encountered by an LNG tanker en route to the Everett LNG terminal, the Boston Firefighters Union publicly criticized Mayor Thomas M. Menino for what they perceive as the city’s lack of emergency planning for a potential LNG tanker accident. Specifically, the union claimed that the city has not created a comprehensive response plan, provided proper...
Opponents of Proposed Oregon LNG Terminals Hold Rally
Posted on Feb 7, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Opponents of Proposed Oregon LNG Terminals Hold Rally
The Oregonian reports that opponents of the three LNG projects proposed for Oregon held a rally yesterday in Salem, Ore., to publicly oppose the terminals, which include Jordan Cove LNG, Bradwood Landing LNG, and Oregon LNG. In addition to local residents, two candidates for U.S. Senate also attended the...
Broadwater LNG Project Steps Up Public Relations Campaign
Posted on Feb 6, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Broadwater LNG Project Steps Up Public Relations Campaign
Newsday reports that Broadwater Energy and its parent company, Shell Oil, are increasing public relations efforts to generate support for the proposed LNG terminal before New York Governor Eliot Spitzer (D) issues his decision on the project next week. According to Newsday, television, radio, and print advertisements claim that Broadwater may lower energy bills for Long Island...