Oregon Governor Says LNG A “Bridge” to Energy Independence
Posted on Jan 30, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Governor Says LNG A “Bridge” to Energy Independence
The Daily Astorian reports that Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski (D) noted at a Monday meeting that he views LNG as “a bridge” from old energy technology to cleaner, renewable sources. He also commented on the nation’s need to achieve energy independence through publicly acceptable sources. LNG terminals have been proposed for Bradwood and Coos Bay,...
City of Boston Requests Extension of Comment Period in Distrigas Tariff Abandonment
Posted on Jan 29, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on City of Boston Requests Extension of Comment Period in Distrigas Tariff Abandonment
The City of Boston has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the comment period for Everett LNG’s request to cancel its existing gas tariff and convert the terminal to a Section 3 facility under the Natural Gas Act. In its request, available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP08-49, Boston argues that it has not had enough time to consider...
Jamaica Weighs LNG Terminal Options
Posted on Jan 29, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Jamaica Weighs LNG Terminal Options
According to Platts LNG Daily, Jamaican government officials are considering whether to continue with a proposed offshore LNG regasification facility or switch to a more expensive onshore terminal. An onshore facility is under consideration now because it could receive larger Q-Flex and Q-Max LNG...
Massachusetts to Consider LNG Terminal Buffer Zone Measure Again
Posted on Jan 29, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Massachusetts to Consider LNG Terminal Buffer Zone Measure Again
The Herald News (Mass.) reports that Massachusetts state legislators again will consider a proposal to restrict the siting of LNG regasification terminals within one mile of schools, hospitals, and residential areas. A similar bill has been approved already by the state senate and an identical measure was approved in committee last...
Senate Committee to Consider Taunton River Bill
Posted on Jan 29, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Senate Committee to Consider Taunton River Bill
E&E Daily reported yesterday that the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will consider on Wednesday a bill that would designate portions of the Taunton River, including the site of the proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal, as “wild and scenic,” which may prevent the terminal from being constructed. The bill, S. 868, is sponsored by Massachusetts Sens....
Three Expected to Bid for Manzanillo LNG Terminal
Posted on Jan 29, 2008 in Canada & Mexico, Financing, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Three Expected to Bid for Manzanillo LNG Terminal
According to a Mexican official, three companies – Union Fenosa, Mitsui, and Mitsubishi – are expected to submit bids by Feb. 7 to build an LNG terminal in Manzanillo. The terminal is expected to come online in 2012. Dow Jones [carried via Energy Central Professional (subscription required)] has...