Decision on Keltic Facility Expected Today
Posted on Feb 21, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Decision on Keltic Facility Expected Today
The Nova Scotia Environmental Assessment Board is expected to issue a decision today regarding Keltic Petrochemicals’ proposed LNG and petrochemical facility in Guysborough County. The panel had intended to make its recommendation to the provincial environmental minister on Dec. 20, 2006, but the deadline was extended to allow the members additional time to review submitted...
Proposed Bill Aims to Stop Sparrows Point Project
Posted on Feb 21, 2007 in Blog, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Proposed Bill Aims to Stop Sparrows Point Project
In another legislative attempt to block AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal, Baltimore County Sen. Norman R. Stone Jr. on Jan. 26 introduced a bill that bars the Maryland Public Service Commission from endorsing any proposed LNG terminal that is located in Baltimore County and within two miles of any residence. The bill would also prohibit non-governmental entities from...
Editorial: LNG Vessel Transit Would Endanger U.S. and Canada
Posted on Feb 20, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Editorial: LNG Vessel Transit Would Endanger U.S. and Canada
The Globe and Mail says that the solution to the United States’ energy needs should not involve the transit of LNG vessels through Head Harbour Passage to proposed LNG import facilities in Maine. The paper argues that such a proposal could “endanger the fragile security of both nations.” [Subscription...
Op-ed: Proposed Bradwood Landing Terminal Site “An Excellent Choice”
Posted on Feb 20, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Proposed Bradwood Landing Terminal Site “An Excellent Choice”
A Seaside, Ore., resident says that Bradwood Landing is “an excellent choice” for NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed LNG terminal because its associated pipeline will not pass through wetlands. He adds that LNG imports will provide energy while “more suitable nonfossil fuel alternatives” are sought. The Daily Astorian carries his...
Op-eds Criticize RFK Jr.’s Support for LNG
Posted on Feb 20, 2007 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-eds Criticize RFK Jr.’s Support for LNG
The Providence Journal and The Ventura County Star carry op-eds that criticize Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s support for the development of LNG infrastructure in the United States.
Somerset Conservation Commission Appeals Mass. DEP’s Ruling on Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Feb 20, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Somerset Conservation Commission Appeals Mass. DEP’s Ruling on Weaver’s Cove
The Somerset Conservation Commission on Feb. 12 appealed the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s approval of a proposed pipeline that would transport natural gas from the FERC-approved Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal in Fall River, Mass. The commission members allege, among other things, that the DEP’s superseding order, which overturned the local...