Columbia River Pilots Say LNG Transit Can Be Safe
Posted on Mar 19, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Columbia River Pilots Say LNG Transit Can Be Safe
In an article published by The Daily News (Longview, Wash.), Columbia River Bar Pilot Capt. Robert Johnson shares his first-hand experience aboard an LNG vessel as it transited through Boston Harbor to the Distrigas LNG terminal. According to the publication, the excursion in October was part of an effort undertaken by Johnson and two other pilots to research navigation tools and...
Crown Landing LLC Updates FERC on Status of Emergency Plans
Posted on Mar 16, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Crown Landing LLC Updates FERC on Status of Emergency Plans
In a March 9 letter to FERC, Crown Landing LLC provided a required update on the development of the emergency plans for its proposed LNG terminal in Logan Township, N.J. Among other things, Crown Landing officials and its First Responders Task Force met on Feb. 27 to commence efforts to develop initial response procedures to various emergency situations. The letter also notes that four...
Longview City Council Member to Introduce Resolution Opposing Bradwood Landing
Posted on Mar 16, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Longview City Council Member to Introduce Resolution Opposing Bradwood Landing
A member of the City Council in Longview, Wash., plans to introduce a resolution within the next few weeks opposing NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed LNG terminal in Bradwood Landing, Ore. Noting that the terminal would adversely impact the city and region, Councilwoman Mary Jane Melink said, “We want FERC to understand that not everybody is welcoming these guys with open...
GAO Report: Further Study Needed on LNG Tanker Fires
Posted on Mar 15, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on GAO Report: Further Study Needed on LNG Tanker Fires
A February 2007 GAO report released publicly yesterday by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce urges the U.S. Department of Energy to conduct additional research on the potential public safety risks of fires or vapor clouds caused by terrorist attacks on LNG vessels. The GAO’s panel of experts agree generally on the impacts to public safety from an LNG spill including that...
Coast Guard Considers LNG Security Help from Contractors, State Agencies
Posted on Mar 14, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Coast Guard Considers LNG Security Help from Contractors, State Agencies
Speaking with Platts LNG Daily at the CWC Group’s conference last week, U.S. Coast Guard Commander John Cushing indicated that the USCG is weighing the use of outside resources, including private contractors, to alleviate the burdens associated with LNG security. Cushing explained that although the USCG “currently feel[s] prepared” to handle LNG security, the agency...
Daily Op-eds
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Daily Op-eds
The Daily Astorian (in favor of Bradwood Landing) The Daily Astorian (in opposition to Bradwood Landing)