Maine BEP Reverses Decision on Downeast LNG Application Withdrawal
Posted on Nov 16, 2007 in Environmental, Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Maine BEP Reverses Decision on Downeast LNG Application Withdrawal
The Maine Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) yesterday reversed its earlier decision and will allow Downeast LNG to withdraw its project application and submit an alternate pipeline route after the original route was rejected by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The 5-3 decision also will allow Downeast LNG to submit supplemental information on other aspects of the proposal....
Daily Letters to the Editor
Posted on Nov 15, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Daily Letters to the Editor
Powell River Peak (Texada Island, Canada) (opposed to WestPac LNG)
Local Official Encourages Gas Exploration Near Kenai Peninsula
Posted on Nov 15, 2007 in E&P, Liquefaction, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Official Encourages Gas Exploration Near Kenai Peninsula
According to the Homer News, Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor John Williams told attendees at the 28th Annual Conference of the Resource Development Council in Anchorage, Alaska, that the region’s current reserves might be depleted within 14 years, assuming the U.S. Department of Energy allows the Nikiski LNG plant to continue exporting natural gas. Supporting the LNG...
Op-Ed: Bradwood Landing LNG Proposal Good for Local Economy
Posted on Nov 14, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-Ed: Bradwood Landing LNG Proposal Good for Local Economy
The Oregonian carried an op-ed this weekend that argues in favor of the Bradwood Landing LNG import terminal proposed for the Columbia River, citing the potential economic benefits, the need to secure future energy supplies, and the environmental advantages of LNG over...
OceanWay LNG Proposal Spurs Comments from Local Stakeholders
Posted on Nov 13, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on OceanWay LNG Proposal Spurs Comments from Local Stakeholders
The Daily Breeze (Los Angeles) reports that comments filed with the U.S. Coast Guard and MARAD regarding the proposed OceanWay LNG import terminal raise environmental, safety, and national security issues. The comments were submitted by the California Department of Fish and Game, the Los Angeles Unified School District, the Department of the Navy, and local officials, among...
Op-Ed: Oregon LNG Terminals Proposed to Supply Gas to California
Posted on Nov 13, 2007 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-Ed: Oregon LNG Terminals Proposed to Supply Gas to California
An op-ed carried by the Valley Chronicle (Hemet, Calif.) argues that the LNG projects proposed for the Pacific Northwest, specifically those in Oregon, will be used primarily to supply gas to California. The opinion piece states that if the Oregon proposals move forward, California will lose its ability to shape its own energy...