Editorial Supports Conn. Governor’s Opposition to Broadwater LNG Plan
Posted on Mar 17, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial Supports Conn. Governor’s Opposition to Broadwater LNG Plan
An editorial published late last week by The Day (Conn.) offers support for Conn. Gov. M. Jodi Rell’s (R) opposition to the Broadwater Energy LNG regasification terminal proposed for Long Island Sound. The editorial refutes a statement by Broadwater’s regional project director, John Hritcko, Jr., which characterized the Governor’s opposition as “vitriolic and...
Editorial: Connecticut LNG Task Force Ignores Region’s Growing Demand for Natural Gas
Posted on Mar 17, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Connecticut LNG Task Force Ignores Region’s Growing Demand for Natural Gas
The Republican-American (Conn.) offers an editorial criticizing a state-sanctioned task force charged with examining the Broadwater Energy LNG terminal proposal for opposing the project. The editorial argues that the project is needed to meet the growing energy demands of the U.S....
Gov. Paterson’s “Long Island To-Do” List Includes Broadwater Proposal
Posted on Mar 17, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Gov. Paterson’s “Long Island To-Do” List Includes Broadwater Proposal
In an editorial, Newsday offers incoming New York Governor David Paterson (D) a “Long Island To-Do” list that includes making a decision on the Broadwater Energy LNG proposal. The editorial notes that Paterson chaired then-Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s (D) energy task force, and that some Broadwater opponents believe Paterson will side with...
Mass. DEP Rejects Weaver’s Cove LNG’s Dredging Application
Posted on Mar 17, 2008 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Mass. DEP Rejects Weaver’s Cove LNG’s Dredging Application
The Providence Journal reports that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) last week denied a request for permission by Weaver’s Cove LNG to dredge sediment from the Taunton River. Two rulings, one from the DEP’s Bureau of Resource Protection and one from the Wetlands and Waterways Program, cited inadequate information and statements by...
Sabine Pass LNG Granted Permission to Import Commissioning Cargo
Posted on Mar 17, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Sabine Pass LNG Granted Permission to Import Commissioning Cargo
Last week FERC granted Sabine Pass LNG permission to import LNG cargos to its terminal for commissioning and testing activities. The authorization is subject to several conditions and is available on FERC’s eLibrary under Docket No....
Boston Firefighters’ Union Criticizes Mayor’s Emergency Planning
Posted on Mar 14, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Boston Firefighters’ Union Criticizes Mayor’s Emergency Planning
The Boston Globe reports that the Boston Firefighters’ Union has mailed fliers to 15,000 local residents near Boston Harbor criticizing Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s emergency planning. According to the report, the flier suggests that the Mayor has not adequately planned for a potential LNG incident. City officials disputed the claim, telling the Globe that a detailed security...