Connecticut Attorney General Says Alternative LNG Proposal Obviates Need for Broadwater
Posted on Jan 8, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Connecticut Attorney General Says Alternative LNG Proposal Obviates Need for Broadwater
In comments filed with the New York State Office of General Services Division of Land Utilization, Connecticut State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal asked that the Broadwater LNG proposal be scrapped, claiming that New York state law basically requires Broadwater to be rejected in favor of BlueOcean Energy, which he views as a safer alternative. Blumenthal cited the greater...
NATS: Warm Weather in the Midwest and East Slows Sendout from LNG Terminals
Posted on Jan 8, 2008 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on NATS: Warm Weather in the Midwest and East Slows Sendout from LNG Terminals
In comments released yesterday, NATS cites warmer-than-normal weather in the midwest and eastern parts of the United States as one reason for slowing LNG imports to North America. According to NATS, Trunkline LNG remains idle as North American natural gas prices continue to be considerably lower than Asian and European price levels. [Subscription...
Oregon Senator Answers Constituents’ Questions on LNG
Posted on Jan 8, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Senator Answers Constituents’ Questions on LNG
Speaking at a town hall meeting in Seaside, Ore., U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) answered questions from constituents on a broad range of topics, including LNG projects proposed for the region. According to the Daily Astorian, Sen. Wyden expressed concern with the federal regulatory review process and stated that he planned to host a meeting in Oregon for FERC Commissioner...
U.S. Coast Guard Announces Temporary Safety Zones Around Northeast Gateway
Posted on Jan 8, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard Announces Temporary Safety Zones Around Northeast Gateway
The U.S. Coast Guard announced today in the Federal Register the establishment of two temporary safety zones, effective today through May 7, 2008, around Excelerate Energy’s Northeast Gateway Deepwater Port. The 500 meter buffer zones prohibit entry and transit by all unauthorized...
Firm’s Handling of LNG Terminal and Nearby Pipeline May Create Conflict of Interest
Posted on Jan 7, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Firm’s Handling of LNG Terminal and Nearby Pipeline May Create Conflict of Interest
The Oregonian reports that Oregon regulators have voiced concerns over the potential conflict of interest of an energy consulting firm during the environmental review process of both an LNG terminal proposed for Oregon and a gas pipeline that may connect to the proposed terminal. A conflict would exist if the two projects are deemed related, but the firm, Natural Resources Group...
New York Governor to Face Broadwater Question in Politically Heated Environment
Posted on Jan 7, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New York Governor to Face Broadwater Question in Politically Heated Environment
Newsday reports that following a politically tumultuous first year as governor of New York, Eliot Spitzer (D) may be less likely to support the Broadwater LNG proposal. The paper indicates that, in the face of widespread public opposition to the project, Gov. Spitzer may be less inclined to side with the project’s developer when Broadwater goes before state regulators. Federal...