FERC Releases DEIS for Proposed Jordan Cove LNG Import Project
Posted on Sep 2, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Releases DEIS for Proposed Jordan Cove LNG Import Project
According to its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Jordan Cove LNG regasification terminal released August 29th, FERC has concluded that the project would have “limited adverse environmental impacts.” The DEIS is available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP07-441. Platts LNG Daily also provides additional coverage [subscription...
U.S. Senate Candidates in Oregon Differ on LNG
Posted on Sep 2, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on U.S. Senate Candidates in Oregon Differ on LNG
The Associated Press (carried via The Oregonian) reports on the differences between Oregonian Senate candidates over the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal. Incumbent U.S. Senator Gordon Smith (R) is waiting until the federal project siting process is complete before passing judgment on the project, while Democratic challenger Jeff Merkley opposes...
Local Residents Express Support and Concerns Regarding TORP Bienville LNG Proposal
Posted on Aug 27, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Residents Express Support and Concerns Regarding TORP Bienville LNG Proposal
The Mobile Press-Register reports that both supporters and opponents of the proposed TORP Bienville LNG project expressed their endorsements and concerns at a public hearing convened last...
MARAD and Coast Guard to Hold Final Public Hearing Tonight on TORP Bienville LNG Project
Posted on Aug 26, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on MARAD and Coast Guard to Hold Final Public Hearing Tonight on TORP Bienville LNG Project
The final public hearing for the proposed TORP Bienville LNG project will be held this evening in Mobile, Ala. Following tonight’s hearing, Alabama Gov. Bob Riley (R) will have 45 days to approve or deny the project. The Mobile Press-Register provides further...
Native American Group to Appeal Ruling in Suit Against BIA
Posted on Aug 26, 2008 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Native American Group to Appeal Ruling in Suit Against BIA
Nulankeyutmonen Nkihtaqumikon, a Native American group in Maine, has pledged to appeal a U.S. District Court ruling dismissing their cases against the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). According to Platts LNG Daily [subscription required], the suit alleges that the BIA did not adequately perform its oversight role in the leasing of tribal lands to Quoddy Bay...
NorthernStar Acknowledges Polling Ahead of Referendum on Bradwood Landing LNG Terminal
Posted on Aug 26, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on NorthernStar Acknowledges Polling Ahead of Referendum on Bradwood Landing LNG Terminal
NorthernStar Natural Gas Inc., the company developing the Bradwood Landing LNG project, acknowledged that they have funded polling operations as a referendum regarding the project’s land use permit approaches. Such expenditures are required to be disclosed under state campaign finance laws. The Oregonian offers further...