Daily Letters to the Editor
Posted on Apr 6, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Daily Letters to the Editor
The Ventura County Star (in opposition to Cabrillo Port) [Free registration necessary]
Jordan Cove Energy Delays Submission of Application to FERC
Posted on Apr 6, 2007 in Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Jordan Cove Energy Delays Submission of Application to FERC
Jordan Cove Energy has delayed again the filing of its application to develop an LNG terminal in Coos Bay, Ore., in order to respond to a FERC data request. The request, prompted by the U.S. Coast Guard, seeks additional safety and environmental information regarding vessels servicing the proposed facility. “We are responding to that and now plan to submit our application by late...
Daily LNG Imports Record Broken Again
Posted on Apr 5, 2007 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Daily LNG Imports Record Broken Again
According to data collected by Pan EurAsian’s NATS service, planned sendout from U.S. LNG regasification terminals today will reach 3.5 Bcf, less than one month after the record-breaking 3.3 Bcf on March 8. The day will also be a record utilization of the Lake Charles LNG terminal, using 1.7 Bcf of its standard capacity of 1.8 Bcf (2.1 Bcf peaking capacity). While Spain is...
Federal Biologists Examining Proposed Bradwood Landing Terminal’s Potential Impact on Fragile Species
Posted on Apr 5, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Federal Biologists Examining Proposed Bradwood Landing Terminal’s Potential Impact on Fragile Species
The Daily Astorian reports that biologists with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service are reviewing FERC’s Biological Assessment and Essential Fish Habitat Assessment for NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed LNG terminal in Bradwood Landing, Ore. After evaluating the documents, the agencies will submit their conclusions...
Oxnard City Council Meeting With Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Aide Canceled
Posted on Apr 5, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oxnard City Council Meeting With Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Aide Canceled
A proposed meeting between two Oxnard City Council officials and an aide to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to discuss BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal was canceled after another council member expressed his intent to participate. According to Mayor Tom Holden, Tim Flynn’s attendance would have violated open-meeting laws by creating a quorum without...
Polling Technique Raises Allegations of Bias
Posted on Apr 5, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Polling Technique Raises Allegations of Bias
The Malibu Surfside News reports on allegations that supporters of BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal are asking local residents biased poll questions designed to yield a more favorable opinion of the proposal. According to the publication, BHP Billiton officials declined to comment on the...