President-Elect Obama May Support Larger Role for States in LNG Facility Siting Process
Posted on Nov 11, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on President-Elect Obama May Support Larger Role for States in LNG Facility Siting Process
The World (Coos Bay, Ore.) reports that President-Elect Barack Obama (D) may support an expanded role for state authorities in the LNG facility siting process. However, Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) noted that the president-elect’s first priority will be addressing challenges facing the U.S....
Oregon Vintners Oppose Gas Pipelines Associated with LNG Terminals
Posted on Nov 6, 2008 in Environmental, Pipelines, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Vintners Oppose Gas Pipelines Associated with LNG Terminals
Wine Spectator reports that a number of Oregon winemakers are opposing two natural gas pipeline projects that, as currently proposed, may affect their grapevines. The piece says that the vintners are concerned that the projects may have economic and environmental effects on their winemaking...
Local Residents Attend FERC Meeting on Proposed Jordan Cove LNG Project
Posted on Oct 30, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Residents Attend FERC Meeting on Proposed Jordan Cove LNG Project
The News-Review (Roseburg, Ore.) and KDRV News (Medford, Ore.) provide coverage of two public meetings held by FERC on the proposed Jordan Cove LNG project.
Oregon State Rep. Reiterates Support for LNG Projects
Posted on Oct 30, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon State Rep. Reiterates Support for LNG Projects
Brad Witt, an Oregon state representative, remains supportive of the proposed LNG projects in his state despite public opposition. The Daily Astorian provides further information. [Subscription...
Residents React to Expansion of Pipeline Associated with Gulf LNG Terminal
Posted on Oct 30, 2008 in Pipelines, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Residents React to Expansion of Pipeline Associated with Gulf LNG Terminal
A number of local residents reacted favorably to the announced expansion of a pipeline associated with the Gulf LNG regasification terminal that was proposed earlier this week by Williams. See the Press-Register (Mobile, Ala.) for further...
Op-Ed Critical of FERC’s DEIS for Jordan Cove LNG Project
Posted on Oct 29, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-Ed Critical of FERC’s DEIS for Jordan Cove LNG Project
An op-ed carried by the News-Review (Roseburg, Ore.) raises a number of concerns regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) FERC prepared for the proposed Jordan Cove LNG import...