FERC to Attend Public Meeting Hosted by Pennsylvania Congressman
Posted on Jul 29, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC to Attend Public Meeting Hosted by Pennsylvania Congressman
FERC announced yesterday that staff members will attend a public meeting hosted by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa.) on August 12, 2008, to discuss his constituents’ concerns regarding the proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal and associated pipeline project. The meeting notice is available in FERC’s eLibrary under Docket No....
Oregon Congressman Asks FERC to Make Public Decision on Bradwood LNG Project
Posted on Jul 29, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Congressman Asks FERC to Make Public Decision on Bradwood LNG Project
The Daily Astorian [subscription required] reports Congressman David Wu (D-Ore.) has requested that FERC make its decision on the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal at one of the Commission’s full meetings and not issue a notational decision before the next...
CLNG Responds to Analysis of Potential Safety Risks Associated with LNG
Posted on Jul 28, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on CLNG Responds to Analysis of Potential Safety Risks Associated with LNG
The Washington Times carries a response, authored by Bill Cooper, president of the Center for Liquefied Natural Gas, to a recent piece analyzing the potential safety risks associated with...
CRD Committee Hears from LNG Opponents Regarding Proposed Texada Island LNG Terminal
Posted on Jul 28, 2008 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on CRD Committee Hears from LNG Opponents Regarding Proposed Texada Island LNG Terminal
Environment committee members of the Capital Regional District met this week with opponents of the LNG project proposed for Texada Island. The Victoria Times Colonist (British Columbia) also notes that project developer WestPac will be invited to meet with the committee as...
FERC Chairman Comments on Gas Quality Issue
Posted on Jul 28, 2008 in Gas Composition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Chairman Comments on Gas Quality Issue
In light of a resurgence of discussions regarding natural gas quality issues in the New England market, FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher told Platts LNG Daily that “[g]as quality arguably is an issue that’s not linked narrowly to LNG imports.” He went on to note that the composition of natural gas from newly producing basins is also affecting the quality of gas supplies....
Quoddy Bay LNG Halts Quarterly Lease Payments to Passamaquoddy Tribe
Posted on Jul 28, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Quoddy Bay LNG Halts Quarterly Lease Payments to Passamaquoddy Tribe
According to Platts LNG Daily [subscription required], Quoddy Bay LNG has stopped paying quarterly lease payments to the Passamaquoddy Tribe, from which the company has leased land for its proposed LNG terminal. According to Quoddy Bay LNG President Donald Smith, the company has made voluntary payments to the tribe totaling nearly $800,000 since March...