Editorial: LNG Protests Promote Energy Shortfall
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Editorial: LNG Protests Promote Energy Shortfall
Saturday’s Boston Herald editorial criticizes politicians and environmental groups for their efforts to obstruct the Weaver’s Cove project, in light of rising gas prices. Opponents of the terminal have threatened legal action in the days since FERC upheld their order approving the plan. [Access to archived articles requires a...
Philadelphia Politicians Oppose PGW Project
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Philadelphia Politicians Oppose PGW Project
Three Philadelphia City Council members say PGW’s proposed LNG terminal would threaten waterfront development and endanger residents. See their op-ed in Friday’s Philadelphia Daily...
Request for LNG Exclusion Zones Denied
Posted on Jan 23, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Request for LNG Exclusion Zones Denied
The Herald News today reports on the Coast Guard’s December decision to reject Fall River’s request for exclusion zones for marine LNG vessels. In a letter addressed to the city, the Coast Guard says, “Risks to the public from these transportation systems are managed with a combination of preventative and mitigation measures, including design standards, operational...
Coast Guard Rejects Fall River’s Request for Exclusion Zones
Posted on Jan 20, 2006 in Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Coast Guard Rejects Fall River’s Request for Exclusion Zones
The Coast Guard has rejected the request of Fall River, Massachusetts to issue regulations establishing thermal and vapor dispersion exclusion zones for marine spills of LNG. Noting that other similar industries do not use exclusion zones as tools to minimize risks and a one-size-fits-all solution is inappropriate, the Coast Guard emphasized the importance of the new Navigation and...
Mayor Reconsiders BP Bay Crossing LNG Proposal
Posted on Jan 20, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Mayor Reconsiders BP Bay Crossing LNG Proposal
The Galveston Daily News today reports that Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas is having second thoughts on the LNG terminal proposed for Pelican Island after she expressed support for the project in 2004. “I don’t think I had all the information that I now have,” she...
Sparrows Point LNG Proposal Draws Safety Concerns
Posted on Jan 20, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Sparrows Point LNG Proposal Draws Safety Concerns
Last night’s open house, designed to showcase details of AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal, became a public forum in which residents expressed safety concerns. Local officials say they are in “an info-gathering stage.” Read more in today’s edition of The Baltimore Sun. [Access to archived articles requires a...