Analysis: Unclear If N.Y. Governor Will Support Broadwater Proposal
Posted on Apr 3, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Analysis: Unclear If N.Y. Governor Will Support Broadwater Proposal
The New York Times offers an analysis of New York state politics as the April 11, 2008, deadline for a state decision on Broadwater Energy’s proposed LNG terminal approaches. The piece notes that former-Gov. Eliot Spitzer (D) might have been more likely to support the proposal than his successor, current Gov. David Paterson (D), but states that it is unclear what position Gov....
Bradwood Landing Opponents Pursuing Referendum on Zoning Law Changes
Posted on Apr 3, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Bradwood Landing Opponents Pursuing Referendum on Zoning Law Changes
The Daily Astorian reports that opponents of NorthernStar Natural Gas’ Bradwood Landing LNG terminal will seek a referendum on the twenty-seven changes to county land-use laws that the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners approved when they granted the project its Land Use Compatibility Statement. Organizers of the referendum have not yet begun seeking the 607 voter signatures...
Citing Energy Projects, RBC Forecasts Continued Growth for New Brunswick
Posted on Apr 3, 2008 in Canada & Mexico, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Citing Energy Projects, RBC Forecasts Continued Growth for New Brunswick
Due to an expanding provincial energy sector, the RBC Economics Provincial Outlook, released today, predicts continued economic growth for New Brunswick. According to the RBC, the Canaport LNG terminal is expected to begin receiving LNG cargos soon. This news release provides a summary of the report’s findings regarding New...
Long Island Elected Officials React to FERC’s Approval of Broadwater LNG Project
Posted on Apr 3, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Long Island Elected Officials React to FERC’s Approval of Broadwater LNG Project
Suffolk Life (Long Island, N.Y.) offers coverage of several elected officials’ criticisms of FERC’s approval of the Broadwater Energy LNG terminal proposed for Long Island Sound, including that of U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop (D-N.Y.) and two New York State assemblymen. The piece also notes FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher’s statement addressing state and local officials’...
Coast Guard Implements Security Zone at Freeport LNG Terminal
Posted on Apr 2, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Coast Guard Implements Security Zone at Freeport LNG Terminal
At 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, the U.S. Coast Guard established a security zone surrounding the Freeport LNG terminal. A Coast Guard official described the zone as “part of a security measure to make sure no ships get close to the terminal.” The Facts (Brazoria County, Texas) carries the story and provides additional details regarding security procedures at Freeport...
Excelerate May Have Secured First LNG Cargo for Northeast Gateway LNG Terminal
Posted on Apr 2, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Excelerate May Have Secured First LNG Cargo for Northeast Gateway LNG Terminal
Platts LNG Daily [subscription required] reports that Excelerate Energy has secured an initial LNG cargo from Trinidad & Tobago for its Northeast Gateway LNG deepwater port. According to Platts, shipping records suggest that Excelerate’s Excelsior LNG vessel is in Trinidad and will transport the cargo to the Northeast Gateway...