Congressional LNG Hearing Today in New York
Posted on May 7, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Congressional LNG Hearing Today in New York
The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation will hold a hearing this morning in Farmingville, N.Y., on LNG safety and security, focusing specifically on the Broadwater LNG project to be located in Long Island Sound. E&E Daily provides a summary of the hearing’s focus as well as a list of witnesses expected to...
Further Research Needed Regarding LNG Safety
Posted on May 2, 2007 in Safety & Security | Comments Off on Further Research Needed Regarding LNG Safety
Speaking at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Caroline Deetjen, a consultant with DNV Energy, stated that the public is overly apprehensive towards LNG but that the industry ought to develop more research data to support LNG’s safety. “I think there’s a lot of uncertainty in the industry because there haven’t been LNG accidents,” she said....
Editorial: Security Concerns at Sparrows Point Raise Inherently Local Issues
Posted on May 1, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Security Concerns at Sparrows Point Raise Inherently Local Issues
Noting the proposed Senate bill to grant local communities veto power in deciding on an LNG terminal site, a Baltimore Sun editorial praises opponents of the Sparrows Point LNG project. The editorial concurs with the views of leading opponents, citing security concerns and contrasting the project’s location with the comparatively remote Cove Point terminal and other proposed...
Delaware River Boundary Decision Challenged
Posted on Apr 30, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Delaware River Boundary Decision Challenged
The Gloucester County Times reports that New Jersey officials plan to submit a list of exceptions to the N.J. v. Del. decision by U.S. Supreme Court Special Master Ralph Lancaster, which ruled that Delaware would have jurisdiction over a part of the proposed Crown Landing LNG project. The U.S. Supreme Court will take the Special Master’s report and responses by the states into...
LNG Emergency Preparedness and Industry Sustainability Discussed at LNG 15
Posted on Apr 27, 2007 in Safety & Security | Comments Off on LNG Emergency Preparedness and Industry Sustainability Discussed at LNG 15
In the final session of LNG 15 in Barcelona on Friday afternoon, panelists presented papers on issues of LNG training and sustainability. Kevin Westwood of BP and Mike Wilson of Angus Fire addressed LNG emergency management and response focusing on the BP-sponsored LNG Test Facility at the Texas A&M Fire School. They highlighted the fact that current safety standards under NFPA59A...
Retaining Qualified LNG Mariners Vital to Maintain Strong Safety Record
Posted on Apr 27, 2007 in Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Retaining Qualified LNG Mariners Vital to Maintain Strong Safety Record
SIGTTO Secretary General James MacHardy spoke at the LNG 15 Conference in Barcelona on the increasing importance, and difficulties, of recruiting and retaining well-trained LNG vessel personnel. He stressed the value of educating the public on LNG shippers’ safety record, stating that improved public awareness may encourage more individuals to consider careers in shipping. An LNG...