Daily Letters to the Editor
Posted on Jul 30, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Daily Letters to the Editor
The Daily Astorian (Ore.) (opposed to the Bradwood Landing LNG proposal)
LNG Terminal Caught in Land Dispute Between Louisiana Ports
Posted on Jul 27, 2007 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on LNG Terminal Caught in Land Dispute Between Louisiana Ports
The Associated Press (carried via the Winchester Telegram (La.)) reports that Port of Lake Charles and Port of West Cameron are preparing to go to court over a land ownership controversy involving Sempra Energy’s Cameron LNG terminal. The terminal sits on land in Cameron Parish, La., owned by Port of Lake Charles, which rents the land to Sempra. Port of West Cameron is seeking to...
Environmentalists Skeptical of Port Dolphin LNG Project
Posted on Jul 26, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Environmentalists Skeptical of Port Dolphin LNG Project
The Bradenton Herald reports that approximately 45 people attended an informational session at the Manatee Convention Center to discuss the environmental impacts of the Port Dolphin LNG proposal. One fisherman who attended the hearing said “I think it looks pretty good,” though other local residents remained...
TORP Hosts Public Meeting on Bienville LNG Project
Posted on Jul 26, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on TORP Hosts Public Meeting on Bienville LNG Project
Officials from TORP hosted a public meeting yesterday on their Bienville LNG regasification terminal in Mobile, Ala. Local television station WKRG reports that despite assurances by company representatives, environmental groups remain skeptical of the terminal’s use of open-loop technology and the measures proposed to mitigate any resulting environmental...
Proponents and Critics Pleased with Downeast LNG Hearings
Posted on Jul 25, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Proponents and Critics Pleased with Downeast LNG Hearings
Following a weeklong series of hearings on the Downeast LNG proposal held by the Maine Board of Environmental Protection, proponents and opponents of the project claimed to be satisfied that their positions had been well-articulated to the state panel. A spokesperson for Downeast LNG said “We’re thrilled to death about the public support we got,” while a...
Fishermen Raise Questions About Broadwater Committee
Posted on Jul 24, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Fishermen Raise Questions About Broadwater Committee
The Suffolk Times (N.Y.) reports that several local fishermen are questioning Broadwater Energy’s claims that it has established a committee to study the impacts of its proposed LNG terminal on the local fishing industry and to negotiate an appropriate compensation package. “Nobody out here has heard anything about this committee,” said a member of the fishing...