Wrong Reasons for Pursuit of LNG Development in Maine
Posted on Dec 19, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Wrong Reasons for Pursuit of LNG Development in Maine
An engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology says Passamaquoddy Bay LNG plans exist for reasons other than the ones mentioned in a Dec. 10 opinion piece published by the Bangor Daily News. Cliff Goudey says developers are targeting Washington County, Maine for LNG development because the region “is viewed as desperately in need of jobs and economic development.”...
LNG Hearing Addresses All Concerns Regarding Weaver’s Cove Proposal
Posted on Dec 15, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Hearing Addresses All Concerns Regarding Weaver’s Cove Proposal
Although last night’s public hearing was scheduled to discuss dredging and filling issues related to the Weaver’s Cove terminal, opponents of the project focused their comments on safety and security issues. “We are here recognizing that you have a narrow focus of consideration…but we ask you to consider the larger picture,” Mayor Edward M. Lambert Jr. told...
Army Corps Meeting Tonight on Weaver’s Cove Dredging Plan
Posted on Dec 14, 2005 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Army Corps Meeting Tonight on Weaver’s Cove Dredging Plan
The Army Corp of Engineers tonight will hold one of two public meetings to address concerns regarding Hess LNG’s request to dredge Mount Hope Bay. Mayor Edward M. Lambert Jr. says people should express their views on the issue. “The Army Corps wants to hear the public’s comments on a number of issues including environmental concerns, impacts to fish and wildlife,...
Op-ed Questions NorthernStar’s “Realization”
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed Questions NorthernStar’s “Realization”
An Astoria, Ore. resident has expressed concern over NorthernStar Natural Gas’ last-minute decision to add a power plant to the Bradwood Landing project. The developer had nixed the idea of using air vaporizers to warm the LNG, citing its inefficiency. The writer wonders why company officials had not made this decision earlier. Her op-ed appears in Friday’s Daily...
Passing Tankers En Route to Crown Landing Terminal May Affect Traffic on Bridge
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Passing Tankers En Route to Crown Landing Terminal May Affect Traffic on Bridge
The U.S. Coast Guard says that if BP’s Crown Landing proposal comes to fruition, then LNG tankers will traverse under the Delaware Memorial Bridge accompanied by armed escort vessels. Coast Guard officials note that in the event of heightened Homeland Security concerns, bridge closures could occur. Today’s News Journal has the...
BP and N.J. Community Are Not Sure Who Will Bear Security Costs
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on BP and N.J. Community Are Not Sure Who Will Bear Security Costs
Security measures for the proposed Crown Landing LNG facility are in the works, though it is not clear yet who will pay for them. “The security costs inside the facility are BP’s responsibility without question,” BP spokesman Tom Mueller said. “Where you get into a gray area is where you need local police patrols around the facility. More police are a benefit to...