Op-ed: “Good Arguments” for the Weaver’s Cove Terminal
Posted on Aug 9, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: “Good Arguments” for the Weaver’s Cove Terminal
A Herald News staff writer says that the planned Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal may yield unexpected benefits for Fall River, Mass., if a portion of residents leave the city due to safety...
Op-ed: Proposed Cove Point Pipeline Expansion Threatens Residents
Posted on Aug 7, 2006 in Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Proposed Cove Point Pipeline Expansion Threatens Residents
A Calvert County, Md. resident argues that the expansion of the Cove Point pipeline would endanger residents living along the pipeline route. Her op-ed may be found in yesterday’s edition of The Washington Post. [Free registration...
Mass. LNG Transit Bill Aimed at Everett, Too
Posted on Aug 4, 2006 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Mass. LNG Transit Bill Aimed at Everett, Too
The Associated Press interviews Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi (D-Boston) about recently passed LNG legislation, of which LNGLawBlog has obtained a copy. In an apparent reference to the last section of the bill, which mirrors legislation enacted in Rhode Island, DiMasi says he added language seeking to prevent LNG deliveries to Distrigas’ Everett terminal in Boston...
Op-ed: Weaver’s Cove Terminal Poses Safety Threat to Residents
Posted on Aug 4, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-ed: Weaver’s Cove Terminal Poses Safety Threat to Residents
A Somerset, Mass. resident criticizes a July 28 editorial by The Providence Journal in support of the Weaver’s Cove LNG project, arguing that the terminal would pose a danger to those who live alongside the tankers’ proposed route. Her op-ed is...
Editorial: Bahamian Government Should Approve Suez LNG Project
Posted on Jul 28, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Editorial: Bahamian Government Should Approve Suez LNG Project
The Nassau Guardian offers this editorial in support of the Suez LNG terminal proposed for the Bahamas, arguing that the Bahamian government’s anticipated approval of AES’ Ocean Express LNG project indicates that “all the environmental concerns about the safety of LNG have been addressed.” The paper also says that Florida’s growing energy needs would...
New Developments in Bradwood Landing LNG Proceeding
Posted on Jul 27, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New Developments in Bradwood Landing LNG Proceeding
The Daily Astorian reports on several developments related to NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal on the Columbia River, including NorthernStar’s answer it filed with FERC on July 25 in response to safety and environmental protests previously lodged with the Commission. Separately, the paper also reports that local and state emergency personnel...