Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Endorses Cabrillo Port Plan
Posted on Apr 11, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Endorses Cabrillo Port Plan
The Marine Engineers Beneficial Association has endorsed BHP Billiton’s proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal, describing the project as “a good idea” and “an essential energy development that requires the most highly skilled and trained personnel.” According to MEBA president Ron Davis, Cabrillo Port is “committed” to using Coast Guard licensed...
Shortage of Trained Crew Poses Risks to LNG Industry
Posted on Apr 5, 2006 in Markets and Competition, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Shortage of Trained Crew Poses Risks to LNG Industry
The projected increase in construction of LNG tankers over the next five years has the shipping industry concerned about the dwindling number of officers and crew qualified to operate LNG vessels. A shortage of well-trained seafarers is detrimental to the LNG sector at large, according to Stephen Van Dyck, chairman of INTERTANKO. “We’ve always said that you can have...
Weaver’s Cove Alleges Fall River Not Cooperating on ERP
Posted on Apr 5, 2006 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove Alleges Fall River Not Cooperating on ERP
In a March 30 letter from Weaver’s Cove to Fall River’s Mayor Edward Lambert, Weaver’s Cove alleges that Fall River is refusing to participate in the emergency response planning (ERP) process mandated by FERC’s recent approval of the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal. The letter, which FERC released today, states that Weaver’s Cove has attempted on multiple...
Broadwater Files Comments Regarding Necessity of LNG Project and Gas Quality
Posted on Apr 4, 2006 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Gas Composition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Broadwater Files Comments Regarding Necessity of LNG Project and Gas Quality
Broadwater Energy yesterday responded to assertions made by politicians and local activists that the company’s proposed LNG terminal is not necessary. In its reply comments, Broadwater said that the proposed Canadian projects are either stalled or will not likely meet New York and Connecticut’s rising consumer demands for energy. Also, while acknowledging the importance of...
Chamber of Commerce Endorsement of Cabrillo Port Encounters Criticism
Posted on Mar 29, 2006 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Chamber of Commerce Endorsement of Cabrillo Port Encounters Criticism
The Oxnard Chamber of Commerce’s recent endorsement of the proposed Cabrillo Port LNG terminal has met opposition from Oxnard residents who say the Chamber did not give adequate weight to the EIR. Chamber president Nancy Lindholm said that while she did not read the whole document, “the chamber did its due diligence.” Today’s Ventura County Star has the story. [Free...
Cove Point LNG Tugs Help Local Firefighting Efforts
Posted on Mar 24, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Cove Point LNG Tugs Help Local Firefighting Efforts
Two firefighting tugs that were commissioned by the three LNG importers specifically to serve the Cove Point LNG terminal gave the local volunteer fire department of Solomon’s Island in Calvert County, Md. a significant boost last week when high winds exacerbated a major fire that destroyed two local restaurants. “Big fire requires big water and the tugs provide big...