Op-ed: U.S. Must Take Action in Curbing Energy Shortfall
Posted on Feb 1, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: U.S. Must Take Action in Curbing Energy Shortfall
U.S. Rep. Stephen F. Lynch (D-Mass.) says that while there are environmental and safety concerns about LNG development, terminal proposals such as those sited for offshore Massachusetts should be considered in light of the energy predicament. Lynch, who serves on the House subcommittee on national security, emerging threats and international relations, is also calling for more...
Broadwater Energy Submits FERC Application
Posted on Jan 31, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Broadwater Energy Submits FERC Application
The Day reports that Broadwater Energy has formally filed an application with FERC for its proposed LNG terminal in the Long Island Sound. “This is just another step in the process,” said John Hritcko Jr., senior vice president of Broadwater. “Area residents are entitled to more reliable and affordable energy supplies, and they want a fair and comprehensive regulatory...
Civilian Files Lawsuit Contesting FERC’s Ruling on Weaver’s Cove
Posted on Jan 31, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Civilian Files Lawsuit Contesting FERC’s Ruling on Weaver’s Cove
A private citizen has filed a federal lawsuit in Boston’s First Circuit Court of Appeals contesting FERC’s decision to deny appeals for rehearing in the Weaver’s Cove matter. “I’m doing this for the hundreds of other people that just didn’t have the opportunity to do this. I’m doing it for the Coalition of the Responsible Siting of LNG...
KeySpan May File Amended Application for LNG Terminal
Posted on Jan 31, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on KeySpan May File Amended Application for LNG Terminal
The Block Island Times reports that KeySpan might submit another application to expand its LNG terminal in Providence after FERC commissioner Suedeen G. Kelly said on Jan. 19 “there is a need for more natural gas in New England.” David J. Manning, executive vice president at KeySpan, expressed confidence in a potential new application. “We are encouraged by the...
Calpine Opponents to Challenge Rezoning Decision
Posted on Jan 30, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Calpine Opponents to Challenge Rezoning Decision
Opponents of Calpine’s proposed Skipanon LNG terminal plan to contest the Warrenton City Commission’s approval of two ordinances necessary for a zoning change that would accommodate the terminal. In light of the economical, environmental and safety concerns raised by the proposal, “we are extremely confident that LUBA [Land Use Board of Appeals] or the courts will see...
Long Islanders Express Concern Over Offshore LNG Proposals
Posted on Jan 30, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Long Islanders Express Concern Over Offshore LNG Proposals
Environmental activists and fishermen have expressed apprehension over the industrialization of Long Island, including the two LNG terminals proposed for the area. Newsday has the story. [Access to archived articles requires a...