Oregon Governor Says LNG A “Bridge” to Energy Independence
Posted on Jan 30, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon Governor Says LNG A “Bridge” to Energy Independence
The Daily Astorian reports that Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski (D) noted at a Monday meeting that he views LNG as “a bridge” from old energy technology to cleaner, renewable sources. He also commented on the nation’s need to achieve energy independence through publicly acceptable sources. LNG terminals have been proposed for Bradwood and Coos Bay,...
City of Boston Requests Extension of Comment Period in Distrigas Tariff Abandonment
Posted on Jan 29, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on City of Boston Requests Extension of Comment Period in Distrigas Tariff Abandonment
The City of Boston has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the comment period for Everett LNG’s request to cancel its existing gas tariff and convert the terminal to a Section 3 facility under the Natural Gas Act. In its request, available in the FERC eLibrary under Docket No. CP08-49, Boston argues that it has not had enough time to consider...
Massachusetts to Consider LNG Terminal Buffer Zone Measure Again
Posted on Jan 29, 2008 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Massachusetts to Consider LNG Terminal Buffer Zone Measure Again
The Herald News (Mass.) reports that Massachusetts state legislators again will consider a proposal to restrict the siting of LNG regasification terminals within one mile of schools, hospitals, and residential areas. A similar bill has been approved already by the state senate and an identical measure was approved in committee last...
Broadwater Proposal Awaits “Crucial” Decision
Posted on Jan 28, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Broadwater Proposal Awaits “Crucial” Decision
The New York Times reports that the New York State Department of State plans to announce on February 12 whether it finds the proposed Broadwater LNG project consistent with the state’s Coastal Zone Management Act plan. Additionally, a spokesman for New York Governor Eliot Spitzer (D) said that the decision will be followed by a formal statement on the project by the governor,...
Editorial: Broadwater Must Guarantee Price and Supply Benefits to Long Island
Posted on Jan 28, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Broadwater Must Guarantee Price and Supply Benefits to Long Island
An editorial published in Newsday argues that Long Island homeowners and businesses will benefit from the proposed Broadwater LNG project only if its developers offer a long-term guarantee of discounted gas to the region’s electric...
Multiple Agencies to Host Meeting on Bradwood LNG Project
Posted on Jan 28, 2008 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Multiple Agencies to Host Meeting on Bradwood LNG Project
On February 13, four state and federal agencies will meet in Astoria, Oregon to discuss the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG project. Agency representatives will describe their agencies’ authority and role with regard to Bradwood’s federal removal/fill permit request, and also receive questions and comments from the public. The Daily Astorian (Ore.) has complete meeting...