Public Information Session Held on Pipeline in Oregon
Posted on Aug 24, 2007 in Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Public Information Session Held on Pipeline in Oregon
The McMinnville News-Register (Ore.) reports that representatives from the Palomar gas line project hosted a public information session to explain the proposal to, and receive public input from, local residents. A Palomar representative said that even if NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed Bradwood Landing LNG terminal is not approved, the Palomar line’s eastern portion...
Saint John Fishermen Propose Committee to Coordinate Fishing and LNG Vessel Traffic
Posted on Aug 23, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Saint John Fishermen Propose Committee to Coordinate Fishing and LNG Vessel Traffic
CBC News reports that fishermen based in Saint John, New Brunswick, are concerned with the increased ship traffic due to the Canaport LNG terminal currently under construction. The Fundy North Fishermen’s Association has proposed establishing a committee to coordinate LNG vessel traffic with fishing fleets. An official with the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans said...
Business Group Tells FERC that LNG Projects Necessary for Economic Development in the U.S. Northeast
Posted on Aug 22, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Business Group Tells FERC that LNG Projects Necessary for Economic Development in the U.S. Northeast
Citing the recent closing of Quaker Fabrics in Fall River, Mass., the Massachusetts Chemistry & Technology Alliance (MCTA) filed comments with FERC claiming that the Weaver’s Cove LNG terminal proposal should be approved to alleviate the high energy costs facing businesses in the region. MCTA claims that Massachusetts policy makers have so far “failed to promote...
Calif. Lieutenant Governor: State Will Not Need Its Own LNG Import Terminal
Posted on Aug 22, 2007 in Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Calif. Lieutenant Governor: State Will Not Need Its Own LNG Import Terminal
California’s Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi (D) said in an interview that he does not believe that California will need to build its own LNG import terminal following approval of the North Baja gas pipeline connecting the California market to the Costa Azul LNG regasification terminal in Mexico. Lt. Gov. Garamendi went on to say that if California consumers demand further...
Some Local Residents Skeptical of Destination of LNG Imported to American Northwest
Posted on Aug 21, 2007 in Pipelines, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Some Local Residents Skeptical of Destination of LNG Imported to American Northwest
The Oregonian reports that some local residents are skeptical of the final destination of LNG supplies that would arrive at one of the planned LNG regasification terminals proposed for the Pacific Northwest. These local residents claim that Washington and Oregon may lose out on the benefits of the proposal in favor of the California gas market, citing plans for the Palomar gas line and...
California Energy Commission Predicts Modest Growth for LNG in North America Over Next Decade
Posted on Aug 20, 2007 in Markets and Competition, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on California Energy Commission Predicts Modest Growth for LNG in North America Over Next Decade
Citing market, supply, and construction considerations, a report commissioned by the California Energy Commission concludes that global LNG trade is likely to keep expanding at a strong pace, but predicts that in a low-growth scenario imports to North America would slow down. Platts LNG Daily offers further coverage. [Subscription...