Massachusetts Releases Review of LNG Storage Facilities
Posted on Sep 27, 2006 in Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on Massachusetts Releases Review of LNG Storage Facilities
In a Sept. 25 report, the Massachusetts State Department of Telecommunications and Energy concludes that, “with the exception of KeySpan’s Lynn facility, the LNG facilities in Massachusetts substantially comply with all existing federal and state security regulations.” Gov. Mitt Romney had ordered the comprehensive review of the state’s LNG storage facilities...
Connecticut AG Says State May Have Influence in Broadwater Debate
Posted on Sep 26, 2006 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Connecticut AG Says State May Have Influence in Broadwater Debate
Following the release of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Waterway Suitability Report for the proposed Broadwater LNG terminal, several Connecticut politicians convened yesterday at Hammonasset Beach State Park to voice opposition to the project. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said that Connecticut may have leverage in the terminal’s approval process because, according to the...
Crown Landing Critics Attack BP’s Safety Record
Posted on Sep 25, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Crown Landing Critics Attack BP’s Safety Record
Critics of the proposed Crown Landing LNG terminal in New Jersey have questioned project developer BP’s commitment to safety after recent accidents at other BP facilities in the country. “Preventable accidents are happening at BP facilities, and the kind of accidents that could occur with LNG could have significant impact on the [Delaware] [R]iver and the surrounding...
Coast Guard Issues Broadwater LNG Waterway Suitability Report
Posted on Sep 24, 2006 in Federal Regulation, LNGLawBlog, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Coast Guard Issues Broadwater LNG Waterway Suitability Report
On Friday, Sept. 22, the U.S. Coast Guard released its security analysis for the Broadwater LNG project proposed for Long Island Sound, concluding that the Coast Guard currently has insufficient resources to coordinate security measures necessary to “responsibly manage risks to navigation safety and security risks” associated with the facility. However, the Waterway...
Golden Pass Terminal Construction Commences
Posted on Sep 19, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Golden Pass Terminal Construction Commences
The Beaumont Enterprise reports on the Golden Pass LNG Construction Commencement Ceremony celebrated by community members, political leaders, and representatives from Golden Pass LNG and Qatar Petroleum yesterday in Sabine Pass, Texas. “I’m looking forward to the first gas celebration in 2009,” said John Plugge, Golden Pass LNG president. Qatar Petroleum director I.B....
An Interview with Golden Pass LNG’s New President
Posted on Sep 18, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on An Interview with Golden Pass LNG’s New President
This weekend’s Beaumont Enterprise interviews Golden Pass LNG president John R. Plugge about the benefits of the project, including the use of dredged material to restore wetlands. Golden Pass will send out 2 Bcf/d, which Plugge says is 20% of Texas industry’s daily use. With regard to security, Plugge indicated that tankers delivering gas from Qatar to the terminal will...