FERC Issues DEIS on Bradwood Landing LNG Proposal
Posted on Aug 17, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on FERC Issues DEIS on Bradwood Landing LNG Proposal
FERC today released its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Bradwood Landing LNG regasification terminal proposed by NorthernStar Natural Gas. FERC Staff concluded that although the terminal and associated pipeline infrastructure “has the potential for limited significant environmental impacts,” the mitigation measures proposed by NorthernStar, along with...
Quoddy Bay Files Response to FERC Request for Further Information
Posted on Aug 17, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Quoddy Bay Files Response to FERC Request for Further Information
In response to a request by FERC, Quoddy Bay LNG yesterday submitted information regarding waterway suitability for vessels transiting Head Harbour Passage. Most of Quoddy Bay’s responses are designated as “Critical Energy Infrastructure Information,” and therefore not available to the public. According to a project manager, however, the company could not supply...
New Jersey Retains Supreme Court Specialist to Argue Crown Landing Case
Posted on Aug 16, 2007 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New Jersey Retains Supreme Court Specialist to Argue Crown Landing Case
The State of New Jersey has hired outside counsel to argue its case in the border dispute controversy with the State of Delaware involving the construction of the Crown Landing LNG regasification terminal. New Jersey is challenging the ruling of a Court-appointed special master that found that Delaware has jurisdiction over projects on the Delaware River that extend across the state...
Op-Ed: Halting Cabrillo Port LNG Proposal Should Send a Message to Companies
Posted on Aug 16, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-Ed: Halting Cabrillo Port LNG Proposal Should Send a Message to Companies
An Op-Ed carried by the Malibu Surfside News suggests that the halting of BHP Billiton’s Cabrillo Port LNG proposal should have wider significance than merely cancelling the project. The author wants companies to know that “[i]f a company wants to do business in California and its provision of resources, such as LNG, comes at a cost to native populations, or coral reefs, or...
Rhode Island Governor Applauds DEM Dredging Decision
Posted on Aug 16, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Rhode Island Governor Applauds DEM Dredging Decision
Governor Donald L. Carcieri (D-R.I.) released a statement praising the decision of the state’s Department of Environmental Management (DEM) to deny Weaver’s Cove’s application to dredge sections of Mount Hope Bay. Gov. Carcieri said that the DEM’s decision “is another important step in our efforts to block this potentially dangerous project.” Gov....
NorthernStar to Donate Annually to Community Development Organization
Posted on Aug 15, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on NorthernStar to Donate Annually to Community Development Organization
The Wahkiakum Community Foundation stated that it has received its second check for $100,000 from NorthernStar Natural Gas, the company developing the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG import facility. According to The Daily News (Longview, Wash.), NorthernStar has pledged to donate $100,000 annually to the Foundation and $500,000 annually if state and federal regulators approve its...