Local Officials Discuss Texada Island LNG Terminal Approval Process
Posted on Sep 28, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Officials Discuss Texada Island LNG Terminal Approval Process
The Powell River Peak (Vancouver, Canada) reports that the Powell River Regional District board discussed the local approval process for the WestPac LNG terminal proposed for Texada Island. One board member moved for a referendum on the project, but the other members voted against the motion, saying that they needed more...
Public Meeting Held on Woodside’s OceanWay LNG Proposal
Posted on Sep 28, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Public Meeting Held on Woodside’s OceanWay LNG Proposal
Federal and local officials held a public meeting Wednesday night to answer questions from the public regarding Woodside Natural Gas’ OceanWay LNG terminal proposal. Local residents in attendance voiced concerns regarding environmental, gas quality, and safety issues, as well as the terminal approval process. A handful of local residents and union representatives, however,...
Local Residents Express Mixed Sentiment for OceanWay LNG Proposal
Posted on Sep 27, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Local Residents Express Mixed Sentiment for OceanWay LNG Proposal
OceanWay Secure Energy, an LNG receiving terminal proposed by Woodside Natural Gas for offshore California, met with mixed reactions from local residents at a public forum held yesterday. Though some residents expressed positive reactions to the proposal, several others voiced concerns regarding safety and security and environmental impacts. The Daily Breeze (Malibu, Calif.) provides...
Tax Revenue from Bradwood Landing LNG Could Change School Funding
Posted on Sep 27, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Tax Revenue from Bradwood Landing LNG Could Change School Funding
The Daily Astorian reports that if the Knappa School District in Oregon changes its district boundaries, the school district could capture additional revenue from the Bradwood Landing LNG terminal that might enable the schools to rely on local funding rather than state funds. When combined with increased timber revenues that would result from the proposed redistricting, the school...
Texas Town Expecting Revenue Boost Once Freeport LNG Begins Operations
Posted on Sep 26, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Texas Town Expecting Revenue Boost Once Freeport LNG Begins Operations
Quintana, Tex., home to the Freeport LNG project, is expecting a large revenue boost once the terminal begins to receive LNG cargos in March 2008. The Facts (Brazoria County, Tex.) reports that local officials and residents expect the town and company to develop a mutually beneficial relationship once the bustle of construction calms...
Editorial: State Senator Asks Tough Questions at Oregon LNG Meeting
Posted on Sep 25, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: State Senator Asks Tough Questions at Oregon LNG Meeting
An editorial in the Daily Astorian (Ore.) praises Oregon State Senator Betsy Johnson for questioning FERC and U.S. Coast Guard officials at a public meeting for the Oregon LNG terminal proposal. The editorial also is critical of the federal review and permitting process for LNG...