Public Meeting Held on Woodside’s OceanWay LNG Proposal
Posted on Sep 28, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Public Meeting Held on Woodside’s OceanWay LNG Proposal
Federal and local officials held a public meeting Wednesday night to answer questions from the public regarding Woodside Natural Gas’ OceanWay LNG terminal proposal. Local residents in attendance voiced concerns regarding environmental, gas quality, and safety issues, as well as the terminal approval process. A handful of local residents and union representatives, however,...
Local Residents Express Mixed Sentiment for OceanWay LNG Proposal
Posted on Sep 27, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Residents Express Mixed Sentiment for OceanWay LNG Proposal
OceanWay Secure Energy, an LNG receiving terminal proposed by Woodside Natural Gas for offshore California, met with mixed reactions from local residents at a public forum held yesterday. Though some residents expressed positive reactions to the proposal, several others voiced concerns regarding safety and security and environmental impacts. The Daily Breeze (Malibu, Calif.) provides...
Quebec Cabinet: No Decision Yet on Rabaska LNG Proposal
Posted on Sep 27, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Quebec Cabinet: No Decision Yet on Rabaska LNG Proposal
The Montreal Gazette reports that the Quebec Cabinet has not reached a decision on the Rabaska LNG regasification terminal proposed for Quebec, though a decision was expected to be announced yesterday. Premier Jean Charest said that there is no delay in the process, stating, “When the decision is made it will be...
Snohvit LNG Cargo Destined for Cove Point LNG Terminal
Posted on Sep 27, 2007 in Liquefaction, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Snohvit LNG Cargo Destined for Cove Point LNG Terminal
Statoil’s manager of marketing and infrastructure, Ian Lawrie, told World Gas Intelligence that an LNG cargo produced from the Snohvit liquefaction facility in Norway will be delivered to the Cove Point LNG terminal in Maryland. Citing “security reasons,” Lawrie declined to name the exact date of the cargo’s arrival, saying that the delivery would take place...
Tax Revenue from Bradwood Landing LNG Could Change School Funding
Posted on Sep 27, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Tax Revenue from Bradwood Landing LNG Could Change School Funding
The Daily Astorian reports that if the Knappa School District in Oregon changes its district boundaries, the school district could capture additional revenue from the Bradwood Landing LNG terminal that might enable the schools to rely on local funding rather than state funds. When combined with increased timber revenues that would result from the proposed redistricting, the school...
Texas Town Expecting Revenue Boost Once Freeport LNG Begins Operations
Posted on Sep 26, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Texas Town Expecting Revenue Boost Once Freeport LNG Begins Operations
Quintana, Tex., home to the Freeport LNG project, is expecting a large revenue boost once the terminal begins to receive LNG cargos in March 2008. The Facts (Brazoria County, Tex.) reports that local officials and residents expect the town and company to develop a mutually beneficial relationship once the bustle of construction calms...