Former President Clinton Notes LNG Issue During Campaign Stop in Oregon
Posted on May 13, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Former President Clinton Notes LNG Issue During Campaign Stop in Oregon
During a campaign stop in Astoria, Ore., former President Bill Clinton said that his wife and current Presidential candidate, Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.), voted against the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and noted that the other candidates, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), voted for it. Former President Clinton went on to say that the...
Oregon Land Use Board to Hear Appeal in Jordan Cove LNG Proceeding
Posted on May 13, 2008 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Land Use Board to Hear Appeal in Jordan Cove LNG Proceeding
The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals will hear oral arguments this Thursday on the decision of the Coos County Board of Commissioners to approve the Jordan Cove LNG project’s land-use application. Read more in the Coos Bay...
Broadwater Energy Seeks Extension to Appeal New York State’s Decision on LNG Project
Posted on May 12, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Broadwater Energy Seeks Extension to Appeal New York State’s Decision on LNG Project
Newsday reports that Broadwater Energy has requested a 30-day extension to appeal New York State’s decision on its LNG project to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. According to the letter requesting the extension, Broadwater is waiting for materials from FERC, which are required to complete its appeal. Additionally, Newsday reports that FERC has issued an Order Granting Rehearing...
Oregon Department of Energy Issues Analysis of State’s Need for LNG Imports
Posted on May 12, 2008 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Department of Energy Issues Analysis of State’s Need for LNG Imports
The Oregonian reports that late last week the Oregon Department of Energy released a report which concludes that the state does not require LNG imports. The report argues that LNG imports would be more expensive and have greater environmental impacts than natural gas transported via pipeline from the Rocky Mountains. Additionally, Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski (D) requested Friday that...
Editorial Encourages Opposition To Proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG Terminal
Posted on May 8, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial Encourages Opposition To Proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG Terminal
The Jamestown Press (R.I.) carries an editorial today that discusses environmental and safety concerns related to LNG, and encourages readers to oppose the Weaver’s Cove LNG project proposed for Fall River,...
Additional Details Available Regarding Fall River Officials’ Letter to Mass. Governor
Posted on May 7, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Additional Details Available Regarding Fall River Officials’ Letter to Mass. Governor
The Fall River Herald News offers additional details on the letter sent by local officials to Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick (D) asking him to veto the proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG...