Op-Ed: LNG Terminals Inappropriate for California Under Expected Market Conditions
Posted on Apr 2, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-Ed: LNG Terminals Inappropriate for California Under Expected Market Conditions
The Press-Telegram (Long Beach, Cal.) carries an op-ed arguing that LNG import projects in California and elsewhere on the West Coast are unnecessary due to anticipated low demand for LNG in North America in the coming...
Rhode Island Town Invites FERC Commissioner to Visit, Discuss Weaver’s Cove LNG Proposal
Posted on Apr 2, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Rhode Island Town Invites FERC Commissioner to Visit, Discuss Weaver’s Cove LNG Proposal
Town Administrator Diane C. Mederos of Bristol, R.I., has invited FERC Commissioner Suedeen G. Kelly to visit Bristol, at the town’s expense, to learn about local concerns with the Weaver’s Cove LNG project. Find Ms. Mederos’ invitation in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
Connecticut Governor Critical of Plan to Expand FERC’s Infrastructure Siting Authority
Posted on Apr 1, 2009 in Federal Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Connecticut Governor Critical of Plan to Expand FERC’s Infrastructure Siting Authority
Citing the state’s unsuccessful efforts to persuade FERC to grant it a “seat at the table” for discussions regarding the Broadwater LNG import proposal, Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell (R) has announced her opposition to legislation under consideration in the U.S. Senate that would expand FERC’s energy infrastructure siting authority. Governor Rell told...
FERC Responds to Comments by Mass. State Senator
Posted on Apr 1, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Responds to Comments by Mass. State Senator
FERC issued a response to Mass. State Senator Joan M. Menard’s comments on the Weaver’s Cove offshore LNG berthing proposal. FERC’s letter is available in the Commission’s eLibrary under Docket No....
Florida County Submits Comments to FERC on Proposed Onshore Activities of Port Dolphin LNG Project
Posted on Mar 31, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Florida County Submits Comments to FERC on Proposed Onshore Activities of Port Dolphin LNG Project
The staff of Manatee County, Fla., has submitted a number of comments to FERC regarding the planned onshore activities associated with the construction of the Port Dolphin LNG deepwater port. The county staff’s comments are available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....
Ore. Secretary of State Investigating NorthernStar’s Conduct During Recent Referendum
Posted on Mar 31, 2009 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Ore. Secretary of State Investigating NorthernStar’s Conduct During Recent Referendum
A spokesperson for the office of Kate Brown, Oregon’s Secretary of State, told The Daily News (Longview, Wash.) that an investigation of NorthernStar Natural Gas’ conduct during a recent referendum remains active and will not be complete until May. The article notes that NorthernStar is accused of improper polling activities and failing to disclose some of its election...