Op-Ed: Developers Must Prove Need Before Building LNG Terminals
Posted on May 25, 2007 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-Ed: Developers Must Prove Need Before Building LNG Terminals
An op-ed carried in the Santa Monica Mirror suggests that before any LNG projects are approved for California’s coastline, a thorough process is needed to establish that LNG is necessary to sustain the state’s future energy...
Puerto Rico LNG Terminal Contracted to Supply Gas for Power Plant
Posted on May 25, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Puerto Rico LNG Terminal Contracted to Supply Gas for Power Plant
Puerto Rico’s only LNG terminal, located in Penuelas and owned by Gas Natural affiliate EcoElectrica, has been awarded a contract to supply 700 million cubic meters/year of natural gas to the soon-to-be converted Aguirre power plant. The Puerto Rico Electric Authority has also approved plans to convert another oil-fired plant to natural gas. Platts LNG Daily provides further...
Quoddy Bay LNG Holds Public Meeting on Environmental Review
Posted on May 25, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Quoddy Bay LNG Holds Public Meeting on Environmental Review
The Bangor Daily News reports that approximately 80 local residents attended a meeting at which Quoddy Bay LNG presented on its planned filing for environmental permit applications with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection; many attendees voiced opposition to the...
Eastport Officials Express Concerns Regarding Quoddy Bay LNG Site to Governor, Congress
Posted on May 24, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Eastport Officials Express Concerns Regarding Quoddy Bay LNG Site to Governor, Congress
In letters to Maine’s governor and Congressional delegation, the City of Eastport, Maine, set forth its concerns about Quoddy Bay LNG’s LNG terminal project proposed for the shores of Passamaquoddy Bay. The city indicated that it does not oppose LNG generally but has concerns with Quoddy Bay’s project because its operations would disrupt life in the city. The city...
New Brunswick Town’s Land Use Plan Opposes LNG Proposals
Posted on May 23, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New Brunswick Town’s Land Use Plan Opposes LNG Proposals
The Town of St. Andrews, New Brunswick, unveiled its future land use plan yesterday. Citing the town’s tourist industry and reputation for small-town charm, the Telegraph-Journal [subscription required] reports that the plan specifically opposes the LNG projects proposed for the coast of Maine, directly across Passamaquoddy Bay from St. Andrews. A June 26 meeting will be held at...
Report: LNG an Option for Hawaii’s Energy Needs
Posted on May 23, 2007 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Report: LNG an Option for Hawaii’s Energy Needs
A report entitled “Evaluating Natural Gas Import Options for the State of Hawaii,” produced for the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum, found that declining costs in the LNG value chain may make LNG imports a viable alternative to oil-based power generation in the state. The report concludes that an LNG facility could displace 20% of the state’s oil consumption within seven...