Alaskan Natural Gas Utility Considering LNG Imports
Posted on Mar 11, 2009 in Liquefaction, Markets and Competition, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Alaskan Natural Gas Utility Considering LNG Imports
A spokesperson for Enstar Natural Gas Co. told Radio Kenai that the company is examining the possibility of importing LNG into the Cook Inlet region should existing reserves prove insufficient to meet customer demand. The Enstar spokesperson noted that the Kenai LNG liquefaction facility could be modified to serve as a regasification...
Construction Vehicles Servicing Freeport LNG Project May Have Damaged Bridge
Posted on Mar 11, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Construction Vehicles Servicing Freeport LNG Project May Have Damaged Bridge
A spokesperson for the Texas Department of Transportation suggested yesterday that construction trucks servicing the Freeport LNG import terminal may have contributed to the formation of 6- and 8-inch gaps in the only bridge to Quintana Island. The Facts (Brazoria County, Texas) provides further...
Maine Governor Reiterates Support for LNG Projects
Posted on Mar 11, 2009 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Maine Governor Reiterates Support for LNG Projects
During yesterday’s address to a joint session of Maine’s state legislature, Gov. John Baldacci (D) focused on economic development and reiterated his support for the LNG projects planned for the state. Specifically, Gov. Baldacci noted that “LNG has an important role to play as Maine transitions from oil to renewables and the proposed terminals in Washington County...
Maine Governor: Energy Projects, Including LNG Import Terminals, Could Help Local Economy
Posted on Mar 10, 2009 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Maine Governor: Energy Projects, Including LNG Import Terminals, Could Help Local Economy
Governor John Baldacci (D-Maine) told the Bangor Daily News that he believes that energy projects, specifically LNG import terminals and wind power, could help mitigate the effects of economic challenges facing Washington County,...
Ore. Appeals Court Rejects Challenge of LUBA Decision
Posted on Mar 9, 2009 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Ore. Appeals Court Rejects Challenge of LUBA Decision
The Oregon Court of Appeals decided last Thursday to reject Columbia Riverkeeper’s bid to challenge a January Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) decision related to the Bradwood Landing LNG import project. LUBA’s January decision rejected 21 of the 23 issues raised by project opponents, but also remanded two issues back to the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners....
Local Residents React to Safe Harbor LNG Deepwater Port Proposal
Posted on Mar 6, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Residents React to Safe Harbor LNG Deepwater Port Proposal
The Long Island Herald provides coverage of a recent meeting of the North and South Merrick community civic associations where a number of local residents raised concerns about the proposed Safe Harbor LNG deepwater port. According to the Herald, concerns raised at the meeting ranged from environmental to...