Editorial: Proposed Esperanza LNG Terminal Has Advantages
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Proposed Esperanza LNG Terminal Has Advantages
The Daily Breeze supports Esperanza Energy’s proposed offshore LNG terminal, which the publication says will provide much-needed energy to Southern California but is “far enough away to calm the worst case of...
FEIS/FEIR Identifies Risks Posed by Proposed BHP Billiton Terminal
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FEIS/FEIR Identifies Risks Posed by Proposed BHP Billiton Terminal
The Los Angeles Times provides local coverage of the Cabrillo Port final environmental impact statement, filed March 9, 2007. The FEIS/FEIR lists numerous mitigation measures designed to avoid or alleviate impacts, but states that “a number of adverse effects would remain significant and unavoidable.” Public hearings on the FEIS/FEIR are set to take place in April. The...
Two Local Leaders Express Support for Sparrows Point LNG
Posted on Mar 9, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Two Local Leaders Express Support for Sparrows Point LNG
While Maryland public officials consider legislation designed to stop AES’ proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal, The Dundalk Eagle reports on two community leaders who publicly advocate the terminal. Both said that personal research has convinced them that LNG is safe, and that it would benefit the community...
Op-Ed: Northern Star Will Make Columbia River Safer
Posted on Mar 8, 2007 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Op-Ed: Northern Star Will Make Columbia River Safer
CEO of Northern Star Natural Gas William “Si” Garrett, responding to last week’s coverage of the U.S. Coast Guard Waterway Suitability Report for Bradwood Landing, writes in yesterday’s Daily Astorian that the improvements Northern Star plans to implement “will make the Columbia River safer for all marine traffic.” He also believes that...
U.S. Rep. Baird Comes Out Against Bradwood Landing
Posted on Mar 6, 2007 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Safety & Security | Comments Off on U.S. Rep. Baird Comes Out Against Bradwood Landing
After reviewing the Waterway Suitability Report, Rep. Brian Baird (D-WA) has decided to oppose NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed terminal in Bradwood, Ore., directly across the Columbia River from his district. In a press release on his website, the Congressman identified “three main areas of great concern[]: the safety and security measures that would need to be...
Long Island Lobstermen Concerned about Broadwater
Posted on Mar 2, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Long Island Lobstermen Concerned about Broadwater
Long Island Business News reports that development of the proposed Broadwater LNG terminal may adversely impact Long Island Sound lobstermen because the facility’s safety and security zones could render some lobster-trapping areas off-limits and divert commercial vessel traffic into others. The Long Island Sound Lobstermen’s Association reportedly has not taken an official...