Report Says LNG Development Would Be an Economic Boon for Maine
Posted on Nov 18, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Report Says LNG Development Would Be an Economic Boon for Maine
A report commissioned by Gov. John Baldacci says the three LNG proposals targeted for Washington County, Maine would propel the region’s economy, but also pose challenges including tribal and security concerns. David Flanagan, former president of Central Maine Power Co., and author of the study, said that although financial arrangements for the terminals are not yet in place, the...
Safety Measures for Proposed Crown Landing Project Explained
Posted on Nov 18, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Safety Measures for Proposed Crown Landing Project Explained
BP External Affairs Director Thomas Mueller on Wednesday gave a brief outline of the security measures featured in the proposed Crown Landing LNG terminal, such as anti-climb fencing and vehicle barriers for boats and trucks. Mueller said the ongoing jurisdictional battle between New Jersey and Delaware is the “biggest hurdle” to getting the terminal built. See...
Utility and Other Officials Stress Need for Gas Interchangeability Decisions
Posted on Nov 18, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Utility and Other Officials Stress Need for Gas Interchangeability Decisions
Speakers at the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Conference yesterday said FERC and the natural gas industry need to agree on tariff requirements so that new LNG facilities can avoid interchangeability issues. Conference speakers also addressed LNG safety risks, highlighting the need for site-specific determinations. See yesterday’s Platts LNG Daily for...
Save Passamaquoddy Bay Members Order LNG Impact Study
Posted on Nov 17, 2005 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Save Passamaquoddy Bay Members Order LNG Impact Study
Members of Save Passamaquoddy Bay have hired Yellow Wood Associates of St. Albans, Vt. to conduct a four-month study on the potential financial and societal impacts of an LNG terminal near Passamaquoddy Bay. Today’s Bangor Daily News has the details. [Archived articles require a...
California Resident Says LNG Facilities Are Safe
Posted on Nov 14, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California Resident Says LNG Facilities Are Safe
A Ventura County Star reader thinks the controversy over the proposed LNG plants in California is overrated and argues that the construction of such import terminals could yield cheap energy prices. His op-ed piece is in today’s edition. [Free registration...
Chevron Committed to Projects at All Segments of LNG Chain
Posted on Nov 14, 2005 in Liquefaction, Markets and Competition, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Chevron Committed to Projects at All Segments of LNG Chain
Chevron intends to involve itself in all aspects of LNG ranging from production to sales, a company official said at an IQPC LNG conference this week. Among the company’s LNG initiatives are the Casotte Landing project and the Port Pelican terminal. Port Pelican has been shelved temporarily, but the company official indicated it will be reinstated as the need for it arises....