FERC Staff to Hear Testimony Regarding Chemical Hazards of LNG
Posted on Nov 8, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FERC Staff to Hear Testimony Regarding Chemical Hazards of LNG
The Daily Astorian reports that Jerry Havens, the director of the Chemical Hazards Research Center at the University of Arkansas, will testify before FERC officials during a public hearing regarding the Bradwood Landing LNG proposal today in Knappa, Ore. Havens says he is concerned that FERC is downplaying his research regarding LNG fire...
Town Approves Money to Continue to Oppose Weaver’s Cove LNG
Posted on Nov 6, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Town Approves Money to Continue to Oppose Weaver’s Cove LNG
The Providence Journal (R.I.) reports that the town of Somerset held a Special Town Hall Meeting last night to address several local issues, including whether to authorize further spending to oppose the Weaver’s Cove LNG proposal. Those voters in attendance approved an additional $10,000 to fund this effort, in the event such funding is...
April Start Expected for Sabine Pass LNG
Posted on Nov 5, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on April Start Expected for Sabine Pass LNG
Officials with Cheniere Energy told Reuters last week announced that they expected Sabine Pass LNG to receive its first LNG shipment in February 2008 and to commence commercial operations in the following April. When it begins operations, two storage tanks will be completed with a third nearly ready for operation. The second phase of the project will include two more storage tanks and...
City Council Votes to Oppose OceanWay LNG Proposal
Posted on Nov 5, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on City Council Votes to Oppose OceanWay LNG Proposal
The Santa Monica Daily Press (Calif.) reports that the Santa Monica City Council voted last week to oppose Woodside Natural Gas’ OceanWay Secure Energy LNG proposal. One city council member said, “Santa Monica plays a special role as steward of the Santa Monica Bay,” and went on to note that “Santa Monica loves alternative fuels, but not at the risk of damage to...
County Official Recommends Approval of Land Use Application for Jordan Cove LNG
Posted on Nov 5, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on County Official Recommends Approval of Land Use Application for Jordan Cove LNG
Coos County (Ore.) Hearings Officer Anne Corcoran Briggs’ report released last week recommended that the County Board of Commissioners approve the land use application filed by Jordan Cove LNG earlier this year. Her recommendation included several conditions that ought to be met before final authorization is given for the project. The Coos Bay World reports that the Board of...
New Jersey Granted Adjacent Coastal State Status Regarding Safe Harbor Energy
Posted on Nov 5, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on New Jersey Granted Adjacent Coastal State Status Regarding Safe Harbor Energy
Maritime Administrator Sean Connaughton announced November 2 that “upon consideration of the NOAA recommendation, as well as the magnitude and scope of the proposed project and its potential for significant environmental impact to the State of New Jersey, I have determined that New Jersey is an Adjacent Coastal State as defined under the [Deepwater Port] Act,” regarding the...