Md. House Considers Measure to Impede Sparrows Point Terminal
Posted on Mar 27, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Md. House Considers Measure to Impede Sparrows Point Terminal
The Maryland House of Delegates is scheduled to hear testimony today on a bill that would ban private entities from dredging in the vicinity of Sparrows Point, where AES proposes to construct an LNG terminal. It also would limit the Public Service Commission’s discretion to recommend approval of LNG facilities in Baltimore County near residential areas. The state senate heard...
Neptune Terminal Awarded Deepwater Port License
Posted on Mar 27, 2007 in Marine Regulation, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Neptune Terminal Awarded Deepwater Port License
The Maritime Administration has issued a Deepwater Port License for Neptune LNG LLC’s terminal proposed for off the coast of Gloucester, Mass. “I conclude that the construction and operation of the Neptune deepwater port will be in the national interest and consistent with national security and other national policy goals and objectives, including energy sufficiency and...
Quoddy Bay Asks FERC to Deny Canada Access to U.S. Gas Market
Posted on Mar 27, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Quoddy Bay Asks FERC to Deny Canada Access to U.S. Gas Market
Quoddy Bay LNG has asked FERC to condition the certificates previously granted to Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline authorizing the expansion of its pipeline to accommodate gas from the Canaport LNG terminal in New Brunswick. The terminal developer wants the Commission to deny entry of Canadian gas into the U.S. Northeast market until Canada allows unrestricted transit of LNG vessels...
Consortium to Own and Operate Calhoun LNG Terminal
Posted on Mar 26, 2007 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Consortium to Own and Operate Calhoun LNG Terminal
Gulf Coast LNG Partners LP (GCLP) has entered an agreement under which the Consortium of KOGAS, LG International, and EMS Group will operate GCLP’s proposed Calhoun LNG terminal in Port Lavaca, Texas. Under the agreement, the Consortium also will own equity in the project. “We are thrilled to bring the Port Lavaca LNG Services Consortium onto the Calhoun LNG team as their...
Daily Letters to the Editor (Bradwood Landing)
Posted on Mar 26, 2007 in Marine Regulation, Markets and Competition, Pipelines, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Daily Letters to the Editor (Bradwood Landing)
Daily Astorian (Bradwood Landing: Columbia River) Daily Astorian (Bradwood Landing: Waterway Suitability) Daily Astorian (Bradwood Landing: Boston Harbor Visit) Daily Astorian (Bradwood Landing: Market) Daily Astorian (Bradwood Landing: Paper’s...
Perry, Maine Residents to Vote on Proposed Quoddy Bay LNG Agreement
Posted on Mar 26, 2007 in Financing, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Perry, Maine Residents to Vote on Proposed Quoddy Bay LNG Agreement
Residents of Perry, Maine are set to vote today on a financial deal between the town and Quoddy Bay LNG. Under the agreement, the town would receive $3.6 million per year for hosting the proposed terminal. Another ballot question will ask whether the town should have an LNG negotiating committee. Local coverage is available in The Bangor Daily...