Developer of Bradwood Landing LNG Project Challenges Referendum Language
Posted on Apr 30, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Developer of Bradwood Landing LNG Project Challenges Referendum Language
NorthernStar Natural Gas Inc., the developer backing the Bradwood Landing LNG terminal proposal, has filed a challenge to the proposed ballot title for a referendum on the Clatsop County (Ore.) Commission’s decision to allow pipelines on lands zoned for open space, parks and recreation (OPR). According to the Daily Astorian, the challenge was filed yesterday in Clatsop County...
Some Town Officials Remain Skeptical of Weaver’s Cove LNG Proposal
Posted on Apr 30, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Some Town Officials Remain Skeptical of Weaver’s Cove LNG Proposal
Following a presentation by Weaver’s Cove Energy CEO Gordon Shearer, several town officials from Fall River, Mass. told the Herald News that the alternative offshore unloading proposal does not alleviate their concerns with the...
Opponents of Bradwood Landing Terminal Urge FERC to Develop New Environmental Impact Statement
Posted on Apr 29, 2008 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Opponents of Bradwood Landing Terminal Urge FERC to Develop New Environmental Impact Statement
Last week, Columbia Riverkeeper, a group opposed to the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal, voiced concerns regarding various changes to the project design that are under consideration and requested that FERC prepare a new environmental impact statement. Read more in the Daily...
Editorial Questions Safety of Offshore New Jersey LNG Proposals
Posted on Apr 28, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial Questions Safety of Offshore New Jersey LNG Proposals
An editorial carried by the Asbury Park Press argues that two LNG projects proposed for offshore New Jersey, Safe Harbor Energy and BlueOcean Energy, pose significant safety risks.
Rhode Island State House Approves LNG Emergency Response Plan Bill
Posted on Apr 25, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Rhode Island State House Approves LNG Emergency Response Plan Bill
The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a bill yesterday that would require developers to seek approval from the General Assembly and affected municipalities for emergency response plans submitted for LNG projects in the state. The Herald News (Fall River, Mass.) reports that a similar measure was proposed last year and was passed by the House before being rejected by the...
Weaver’s Cove Energy Initiates FERC Pre-Filing Process for New Project Concept
Posted on Apr 24, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove Energy Initiates FERC Pre-Filing Process for New Project Concept
Last week Weaver’s Cove Energy filed a request that FERC initiate its National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) pre-filing review of the developer’s revised offshore unloading concept. The request is styled as an amendment to FERC’s previous authorization for the company to site, construct, and operate an LNG terminal in Fall River, Mass. Weaver’s...