Review of Oceanway and Clearwater Port LNG Proposals Expected to Begin Soon
Posted on Jul 5, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Review of Oceanway and Clearwater Port LNG Proposals Expected to Begin Soon
The Malibu Surfside News provides details on two LNG projects proposed for Southern California, NorthernStar’s Clearwater Port and Woodside’s Oceanway terminal, and reports that the projects will begin the formal review process soon. The publication also reports that some environmental groups are supporting legislation that would require the state of California to examine...
Editorial: Despite Hard Work by Project Developers, Bradwood Landing LNG Project Should be Opposed
Posted on Jul 2, 2007 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Despite Hard Work by Project Developers, Bradwood Landing LNG Project Should be Opposed
An editorial carried by The Columbian (Wash.) opposes NorthernStar’s proposed Bradwood Landing LNG facility on the Columbia River, despite praising the outreach efforts of the project’s developers. The editorial cites the large environmental impact of the terminal and states that, “an LNG terminal, though suited for other parts of the country, does not belong in or...
Oregon County Staff Report Opposes Bradwood Landing
Posted on Jun 29, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Oregon County Staff Report Opposes Bradwood Landing
The staff of the Community Development Department of Clatsop County (Ore.) has released its report on NorthernStar’s proposed Bradwood Landing LNG regasification terminal, recommending that the County Commission vote against the project at its July 10 meeting. The report concludes that the developer’s “application fails to comply with county planning policies”...
Baltimore County Expects Sparrows Point Review Process to Continue
Posted on Jun 28, 2007 in Litigation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Baltimore County Expects Sparrows Point Review Process to Continue
A Baltimore County spokesperson said that he expects AES to continue to seek state and federal approval for its proposed Sparrows Point LNG terminal along the Chesapeake Bay coast, despite a recent U.S. District Court opinion upholding a Baltimore County ordinance prohibiting the construction of LNG terminals on or near sensitive coastal areas of the Chesapeake Bay. AES has not yet...
Concerns Raised Over Port Dolphin Application
Posted on Jun 27, 2007 in Environmental, Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Concerns Raised Over Port Dolphin Application
The St. Petersburg Times (Fla.) reports that the Port Dolphin LNG application to construct an LNG terminal offshore Florida has received a lukewarm reception in Florida. One potential customer, Tampa Electric Co., described its own interest as “very preliminary,” while public interest group Environment Florida expressed concerns for marine life, fishing, tourism, and...
Public Meetings Hosted by Oregon LNG This Week
Posted on Jun 27, 2007 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Public Meetings Hosted by Oregon LNG This Week
Oregon LNG, developer of a proposed LNG regasification terminal to be located near Warrenton, Ore., is hosting a series of public meetings this week to present information and answer any questions regarding its proposal. The first meeting was held last night in Woodburn, Ore., and the series of meetings continues in Forest Grove, Ore., tonight and Warrenton tomorrow evening. See...