Changing Economic Conditions Have Slowed Development of LNG Projects in Southern California
Posted on Jan 14, 2009 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Changing Economic Conditions Have Slowed Development of LNG Projects in Southern California
The Ventura County Star (Calif.) provides an analysis of the challenges faced by LNG project developers in Southern California due to dramatic changes in the energy markets. The article notes that despite the changing economic conditions and public opposition, LNG projects proposed for the region, including NorthernStar Natural Gas Co.’s Clearwater Port LNG, ultimately may still...
Maryland Congressional Delegation Calls on FERC to Delay Decision on Sparrows Point
Posted on Jan 14, 2009 in Environmental, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Maryland Congressional Delegation Calls on FERC to Delay Decision on Sparrows Point
Members of the Maryland Congressional Delegation sent a joint letter to FERC requesting that the Commission delay its decision on the proposed AES Sparrows Point LNG project until the incoming Obama Administration has had the opportunity to examine the concerns expressed by the Department of the Interior and the citizens of Maryland. Separately, the Baltimore Sun reports that the Army...
Opponents Rally Against LNG Terminals Proposed for Oregon
Posted on Jan 14, 2009 in Environmental, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Opponents Rally Against LNG Terminals Proposed for Oregon
The Associated Press (carried via the Seattle Times) reports that more than 100 people attended a rally at the state Capitol in Salem, Ore., yesterday to protest against the three LNG projects proposed for the...
Oregon Legislators Propose Measures to Strengthen State Authority in LNG Terminal Siting Process
Posted on Jan 13, 2009 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Legislators Propose Measures to Strengthen State Authority in LNG Terminal Siting Process
The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) reports that State Rep. Deboarh Boone (D-Cannon Beach) and State Sen. Floyd Prozanski (D-Lane and Douglas Counties) will propose legislation that would require LNG terminal developers to prove that LNG is needed in Oregon, that imported LNG would be less costly than domestic natural gas, and that the terminal project would comport with state standards for...
Status Update on Construction of Gulf Coast LNG Terminals
Posted on Jan 12, 2009 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Status Update on Construction of Gulf Coast LNG Terminals
The Port Arthur News (Texas) provides an update on the construction status of several LNG terminals sited along the U.S. Gulf of Mexico coast. The report offers details regarding the Sabine Pass, Port Arthur, Cameron, and Golden Pass LNG terminal...
Calais LNG Issues General Response to Public Comments
Posted on Jan 8, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Calais LNG Issues General Response to Public Comments
This week Calais LNG offered responses to a number of general comments filed as part of the FERC pre-filing process. The comments addressed by Calais LNG include concerns regarding safety, socioeconomic, and environmental issues. Calais LNG’s filing is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No....