Daily Letters to the Editor
Posted on Aug 24, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Daily Letters to the Editor
The Powell River Peak (British Columbia, Canada) (opposed to Texada Island LNG)
Public Information Session Held on Pipeline in Oregon
Posted on Aug 24, 2007 in Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Public Information Session Held on Pipeline in Oregon
The McMinnville News-Register (Ore.) reports that representatives from the Palomar gas line project hosted a public information session to explain the proposal to, and receive public input from, local residents. A Palomar representative said that even if NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal is not approved, the Palomar line’s eastern portion...
Saint John Fishermen Propose Committee to Coordinate Fishing and LNG Vessel Traffic
Posted on Aug 23, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Saint John Fishermen Propose Committee to Coordinate Fishing and LNG Vessel Traffic
CBC News reports that fishermen based in Saint John, New Brunswick, are concerned with the increased ship traffic due to the Canaport LNG terminal currently under construction. The Fundy North Fishermen’s Association has proposed establishing a committee to coordinate LNG vessel traffic with fishing fleets. An official with the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans said...
Business Group Tells FERC that LNG Projects Necessary for Economic Development in the U.S. Northeast
Posted on Aug 22, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Business Group Tells FERC that LNG Projects Necessary for Economic Development in the U.S. Northeast
Citing the recent closing of Quaker Fabrics in Fall River, Mass., the Massachusetts Chemistry & Technology Alliance (MCTA) filed comments with FERC claiming that the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal proposal should be approved to alleviate the high energy costs facing businesses in the region. MCTA claims that Massachusetts policy makers have so far “failed to promote...
Calif. Lieutenant Governor: State Will Not Need Its Own LNG Import Terminal
Posted on Aug 22, 2007 in Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Calif. Lieutenant Governor: State Will Not Need Its Own LNG Import Terminal
California’s Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi (D) said in an interview that he does not believe that California will need to build its own LNG import terminal following approval of the North Baja gas pipeline connecting the California market to the Costa Azul LNG regasification terminal in Mexico. Lt. Gov. Garamendi went on to say that if California consumers demand further...
Downeast Details Security Procedures Despite Canada’s Prohibition on LNG Tanker Traffic
Posted on Aug 22, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Downeast Details Security Procedures Despite Canada’s Prohibition on LNG Tanker Traffic
The Montreal Gazette reports on Downeast LNG’s filing with FERC that details security procedures that would allow LNG carriers to transit the Head Harbour Passage, despite Canada’s expressed opposition to such transit. Downeast LNG claims that despite Canada’s objection, it nonetheless still would be required to deal with an emergency situation concerning an LNG...