Editorial: Maryland Government Opposition Should Factor Into Review Process for Proposed Sparrows Point Terminal
Posted on Jan 30, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Litigation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Maryland Government Opposition Should Factor Into Review Process for Proposed Sparrows Point Terminal
The Baltimore Sun says that while a federal judge’s ruling last week reinforces federal jurisdiction over the siting of LNG terminals, FERC should consider the opposition of the Baltimore County Council and Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley to AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG import facility as it reviews the...
Local Residents Narrowly Divided By Bradwood Landing Project
Posted on Jan 30, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Residents Narrowly Divided By Bradwood Landing Project
A poll sponsored by The Daily Astorian reveals that local residents are narrowly divided by Northern Star Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal. According to the newspaper, 42% of respondents are in favor of the project, while 40% oppose...
Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Discusses Offshore LNG Terminals With Local Politicians
Posted on Jan 30, 2007 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Discusses Offshore LNG Terminals With Local Politicians
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick yesterday discussed with Gloucester public officials the potential impact that two offshore LNG terminals that were approved by his predecessor may have on the fishing industry. The Gloucester Daily Times has the...
Clatsop County Deems Bradwood Landing Application Incomplete
Posted on Jan 29, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Clatsop County Deems Bradwood Landing Application Incomplete
Clatsop County says that Bradwood Landing LLC’s application for land-use permits to enable the construction of its proposed LNG terminal is incomplete. According to a consultant hired by the county, Bradwood Landing has assured county officials that it will submit the requested information before the deadline in mid-March. Read more in The Daily...
Fall River City Council Considering LNG Safety Ordinance
Posted on Jan 29, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Fall River City Council Considering LNG Safety Ordinance
The Herald News reports on a proposed ordinance that requires any company planning to build a tank of more than 5,000 gallons in Fall River for the purpose of handling natural gas to obtain a license from the City Council. The ordinance would allow Fall River police and fire chiefs, as well as the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, to review all of the company’s safety,...
FERC Extends Deadline for Proposed Calypso Pipeline
Posted on Jan 29, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on FERC Extends Deadline for Proposed Calypso Pipeline
FERC has approved Calypso U.S. Pipeline LLC’s request for a three-year extension of its March 24, 2007 deadline to build and commence services on a pipeline off the coast of Florida for importing regasified LNG. Calypso intends to connect the pipeline to either a proposed LNG terminal on Grand Bahama Island or another offshore Florida. The Jan. 25 order may be found in the FERC...