KeySpan May Face Fine Following Security Breach
Posted on Aug 24, 2006 in Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on KeySpan May Face Fine Following Security Breach
The Massachusetts state Department of Telecommunications and Energy may impose a fine of up to $1 million on KeySpan for failing to notify state authorities promptly of a security breach at its LNG storage facility in Lynn, Mass., according to CBS’ Boston affiliate. The DTE has launched an investigation into the...
KeySpan Security Lapse Raises Concerns
Posted on Aug 24, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on KeySpan Security Lapse Raises Concerns
In reaction to an August 16 security breach at the KeySpan LNG storage facility in Lynn, Mass., Massachusetts public safety officials and local emergency response personnel suggest a “catastrophic release” scenario and describe emergency response options available. The Daily Item has the...
Editorial: Broadwater Terminal Not Suitable for Long Island Sound
Posted on Aug 23, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Broadwater Terminal Not Suitable for Long Island Sound
The Connecticut Post has expressed opposition to Broadwater Energy’s LNG terminal proposed for Long Island Sound, arguing that “there are better ways to assure adequate gas supplies without posing serious environmental and security threats to the...
KeySpan Reports Security Breach at LNG Storage Facility
Posted on Aug 23, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Storage | Comments Off on KeySpan Reports Security Breach at LNG Storage Facility
KeySpan Corp. on Monday reported a security breach at its LNG storage facility in Lynn, Mass. The breach occurred August 16 when two people cut a fence and scaled the storage tank; Massachusetts state officials expressed alarm over the five-day delay in reporting the incident. “That’s less than ideal, that kind of reporting turnaround,” said Mike Coehlo, chief of...
ABS Chairman Urges Maine to Develop LNG Market
Posted on Aug 21, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on ABS Chairman Urges Maine to Develop LNG Market
The Chairman of the American Bureau of Shipping believes that Maine’s position in the international marketplace would be enhanced by the development of LNG import terminals. Speaking at a conference at the Maine Maritime Academy, Bob Somerville emphasized the need for Maine to play an expanded role in the regional LNG industry and highlighted the impressive global safety record...
North Bend Council Disapproves of Jordan Cove Pipeline; Coos Bay Council Reserves Judgment
Posted on Aug 21, 2006 in LNGLawBlog, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on North Bend Council Disapproves of Jordan Cove Pipeline; Coos Bay Council Reserves Judgment
The World reports that the North Bend City Council sent a one-sentence statement to FERC last week to express its opposition to the construction of the pipeline associated with the Jordan Cove LNG terminal. Meanwhile, the Coos Bay City Council remains undecided about the pipeline and has asked city staff to research the positions taken by North Bend and others, and to report its...