Downeast Details Security Procedures Despite Canada’s Prohibition on LNG Tanker Traffic
Posted on Aug 22, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Downeast Details Security Procedures Despite Canada’s Prohibition on LNG Tanker Traffic
The Montreal Gazette reports on Downeast LNG’s filing with FERC that details security procedures that would allow LNG carriers to transit the Head Harbour Passage, despite Canada’s expressed opposition to such transit. Downeast LNG claims that despite Canada’s objection, it nonetheless still would be required to deal with an emergency situation concerning an LNG...
FERC Issues DEIS on Bradwood Landing LNG Proposal
Posted on Aug 17, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on FERC Issues DEIS on Bradwood Landing LNG Proposal
FERC today released its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Bradwood Landing LNG regasification terminal proposed by NorthernStar Natural Gas. FERC Staff concluded that although the terminal and associated pipeline infrastructure “has the potential for limited significant environmental impacts,” the mitigation measures proposed by NorthernStar, along with...
Quoddy Bay Files Response to FERC Request for Further Information
Posted on Aug 17, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Quoddy Bay Files Response to FERC Request for Further Information
In response to a request by FERC, Quoddy Bay LNG yesterday submitted information regarding waterway suitability for vessels transiting Head Harbour Passage. Most of Quoddy Bay’s responses are designated as “Critical Energy Infrastructure Information,” and therefore not available to the public. According to a project manager, however, the company could not supply...
Large Group Gathers to Protest Passamaquoddy Bay LNG Proposals
Posted on Aug 8, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Large Group Gathers to Protest Passamaquoddy Bay LNG Proposals
CBC News reports that approximately 1,000 people gathered yesterday in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, to protest the three LNG regasification projects proposed for Passamaquoddy Bay. The protesters cited environmental concerns, safety and security issues, and fears that the local tourism industry might be adversely affected by the industrial projects as reasons for their opposition to the...
LNG Proposals in U.S. Northeast Hope to Find “Path of Least Resistance”
Posted on Aug 7, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on LNG Proposals in U.S. Northeast Hope to Find “Path of Least Resistance”
The Christian Science Monitor analyzes the opposition faced by LNG project developers pursuing projects in the northeastern Unites States, quoting George Finch, city manager of Eastport, Maine, as saying “The [LNG terminal siting] process has become like water: it’s trying to seek the path of least resistance on its way to the bottom.” Citing Quoddy Bay and Downeast...
Op Ed: Alaskan LNG Plant Helps Keep Local Gas Supplies Even
Posted on Aug 6, 2007 in Liquefaction, Markets and Competition, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op Ed: Alaskan LNG Plant Helps Keep Local Gas Supplies Even
An Op Ed carried by the Anchorage Daily News argues that the Kenai liquefaction plant is an indispensable part of Alaska’s long-term energy strategy because it serves as both as a year-round gas customer, allowing more gas fields to stay open, and as a back-up storage facility that can divert gas to residents during an...