Regulatory Proceedings Continue for Two Offshore California LNG Proposals
Posted on Nov 13, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Regulatory Proceedings Continue for Two Offshore California LNG Proposals
The Los Angeles Daily News offers coverage of the ongoing regulatory approval proceedings for two proposed LNG import terminals: NorthernStar Natural Gas’ Clearwater Port and Woodside Natural Gas’ OceanWay project. The article reports that the proposals have prompted criticism from local residents and environmental advocacy groups, but also notes that a California Energy...
Safe Harbor Developer Cites Environmental Benefits of LNG Project
Posted on Nov 12, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Safe Harbor Developer Cites Environmental Benefits of LNG Project
Howard Bowers, chairman of the Atlantic Sea Island Group, told the Philadelphia Inquirer that he hopes the Safe Harbor LNG terminal will benefit the environment, as well as offering economic benefits to natural gas consumers in the region. “We’re building a marine sanctuary with the island, where species can begin to regenerate while we are creating an energy solution for...
FERC Holds Hearing On Bradwood Landing LNG
Posted on Nov 9, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Holds Hearing On Bradwood Landing LNG
Wednesday night FERC heard testimony from local residents in Cowlitz County, Wash., regarding the Bradwood Landing LNG project proposed for the region. According to the Longview Daily News, FERC heard from both project proponents and critics and will use the comments as it completes its Final Environmental Impact Statement, which is expected to be released in...
Op-Ed: Despite Claims of LNG Project Developer, Taunton River is “Wild and Scenic”
Posted on Nov 9, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Op-Ed: Despite Claims of LNG Project Developer, Taunton River is “Wild and Scenic”
In an op-ed published by the SouthCoast Today (Mass.), Stephen Smith, the executive director of the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District for Massachusetts, states that contrary to the claims of Weaver’s Cove LNG, the Taunton River is an “undiscovered gem in the heart of Southeastern Massachusetts” that ought to be preserved. Smith also...
Oregon County Commissioners Add Conditions to LNG Project Land Use Application
Posted on Nov 9, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon County Commissioners Add Conditions to LNG Project Land Use Application
The Coos Bay World (Ore.) offers additional details from the decision of the Coos County Board of Commissioners regarding conditions it will attach to its final approval of the land use application submitted by Jordan Cove LNG. According to the World, the focus of the commissioners’ conditions is safety and impact on...
County Panel Decides Conditions for Jordan Cove LNG Land Use Permit
Posted on Nov 8, 2007 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on County Panel Decides Conditions for Jordan Cove LNG Land Use Permit
Coos County Commissioners (Ore.) yesterday decided what conditions will be attached to the land use application submitted by Jordan Cove LNG, and the Commissioners are expected to meet on November 26 to vote on the land use application with the approved conditions. The conditions generally require that Jordan Cove LNG undertake responsibility for all aspects dealing with construction...