Oregon Dept. of Energy Requests Bradwood LNG Authorization Be Conditioned on Emergency Response Funding
Posted on Dec 8, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Dept. of Energy Requests Bradwood LNG Authorization Be Conditioned on Emergency Response Funding
The Oregon Department of Energy has asked FERC to condition any authorization of NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood LNG terminal on the provision of resources identified by local fire and law enforcement agencies in a confidential “Clatsop County Emergency Services Joint Report.” The Dec. 6 letter is available in the FERC e-Library in Docket No....
Port of Coos Bay Hosts Demonstration on LNG Risks
Posted on Dec 7, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Port of Coos Bay Hosts Demonstration on LNG Risks
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay yesterday hosted an educational session that gave attendees, including firefighters and state officials, an opportunity to learn more about the properties of LNG, as well as its safety and security risks. A consultant for Jordan Cove Energy, the company that is seeking to develop an LNG terminal in Coos Bay, Ore., said that LNG is safe as long...
Editorial: Residents Should Have Access to NorthernStar WSA
Posted on Dec 5, 2006 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Residents Should Have Access to NorthernStar WSA
According to an editorial in yesterday’s Daily Astorian, the U.S. Coast Guard has agreed to release publicly the Waterway Suitability Assessment for the proposed NorthernStar Natural Gas LNG terminal. The editorial argues that residents of Clatsop County should have access to all of the sensitive information contained in the Coast Guard’s WSA and suggests that the Coast...
Residents Weigh Potential Impacts of Jordan Cove Proposal
Posted on Dec 5, 2006 in Blog, Environmental, LNGLawBlog, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Residents Weigh Potential Impacts of Jordan Cove Proposal
The Register-Guard reports on local reaction to the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal and its associated pipeline, which would transport natural gas to West Coast markets. According to the article, opposition to the project is motivated by concerns for property values, the environment, and public safety. However, proponents cite a study conducted by an independent research firm that...
FERC Chairman Clarifies LNG Terminal Review Process
Posted on Dec 4, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Chairman Clarifies LNG Terminal Review Process
During an interview with The Hartford Courant, FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher clarified FERC’s role in the LNG terminal review process, explaining that EPAct 2005 does not deprive states of influence over siting decisions. “If we disapprove a project, it can’t be built, but we’re not the only body that has to approve an LNG facility,” Kelliher said. He also...
Appellate Court Rejects Petition by Weaver’s Cove Opponents
Posted on Nov 29, 2006 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Appellate Court Rejects Petition by Weaver’s Cove Opponents
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit yesterday denied a petition, filed by opponents of the Weaver’s Cove LNG project, to compel the U.S. Department of Transportation to issue regulations for the safe siting of LNG terminals. The court indicated in its opinion that an appeal of DOT’s final action on a rulemaking petition would be more appropriate than...