Distrigas Official Responds on “Near Miss”
Posted on Apr 20, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Distrigas Official Responds on “Near Miss”
In response to The Boston Herald’s coverage of an incident in which a ship laden with rock salt nearly struck a dock near the Everett LNG facility, the external affairs director of Distrigas notes that such an incident would not present an LNG risk because, were an LNG carrier berthed at the terminal, the security zone would have prevented the salt ship coming near. Her op-ed is...
Legislators Urge USCG to Block Weaver’s Cove Project
Posted on Apr 20, 2006 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Legislators Urge USCG to Block Weaver’s Cove Project
In response to FERC’s refusal Monday to reopen the Weaver’s Cove record, Sens. Edward M. Kennedy and John F. Kerry, and U.S. Reps. Barney Frank and James P. McGovern, yesterday wrote a letter asking Admiral Thomas Collins to apply Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 05-05 to the proposed project. NVIC 05-05 sets out the Waterway Suitability Assessment process, and...
Quoddy Bay Official Seeks Support from Sunrise County Economic Committee
Posted on Apr 20, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Quoddy Bay Official Seeks Support from Sunrise County Economic Committee
Quoddy Bay’s project manager yesterday presented details of the company’s proposed LNG terminal before the Sunrise County Economic Committee, which previously endorsed a rival project proposed by Downeast LNG. Brian Smith on Tuesday pitched his project to the committee, offering to deliver “initiatives” such as helping to attract cruise ships, returning rail service to the...
LNG Expert Discusses Long Beach Terminal Proposal
Posted on Apr 18, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on LNG Expert Discusses Long Beach Terminal Proposal
In an interview with the Long Beach Business Journal, LNG Expert Dr. Phani K. Raj says that Sound Energy Solutions’ proposed Long Beach LNG terminal is no more risky than other U.S. energy and chemical facilities in terms of safety and security. Noting the “ideal” location in an industrial area, Raj concludes that the project’s “safety and security risks...
Potential Vapor Cloud From Cabrillo Port Does Not Threaten Coast
Posted on Apr 18, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Potential Vapor Cloud From Cabrillo Port Does Not Threaten Coast
The Associated Press reports on the Cabrillo Port revised draft environmental impact statement, which says that in the case of a two-tank (200,000 m3) intentional release from BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port facility, heat from an ignited vapor cloud could be felt 6.3 nautical miles from the terminal but would dissipate before coming within five miles of the nearest...
USCG Evaluates Suitability of Vessel Route for Calhoun Terminal
Posted on Apr 18, 2006 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on USCG Evaluates Suitability of Vessel Route for Calhoun Terminal
According to a Coast Guard press release, the Coast Guard will commence review of Calhoun LNG’s preliminary waterway suitability assessment. Following that review, which will address potential navigational and security hazards, the Coast Guard will issue a waterway suitability report to FERC for inclusion in the environmental impact statement. The proposed Calhoun terminal would...